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July 2006
Arsenal - To End The Sorry Colegate Saga
Written by Kj talk | 31st July 2006 | 10 Comment(s)
The Ashley Cole affair has hung in the air like a bad smell and opinion from all sides is divided as to the rights & wrongs. This is the week it should come to an end with Cole's transfer to Chelsea. Who gets the better deal and how will Arsenal cope in his absence? Read more »
Arsenal - Transfer confusion
Written by JR Walker | 31st July 2006 | 10 Comment(s)
Real Madrid has been linked with Jose Antonio Reyes for the umpteeth time. The player has once again stated that he will remain in London, but this will surely be a big season for the winger as fans look for his potential to become reality. Read more »
Chelsea - Mourinho's helpful ego
Written by Sawyer | 28th July 2006 | 2 Comment(s)
Chelsea will be more than happy with two League titles in the bank, but the Champions League still eludes them. As more big stars have been recruited to help aid their cause Jose Mourinho is confident that players’ egos will not get in the way of another successful season. Read more »
Tottenham and Monaco target makes decision.
Written by JR Walker | 27th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
Pavel Nedved did state quite early in the saga known as the 'Italian match fixing trials' that he would consider remaining at Juventus. He has officially kept his word, but that didn't stop Tottenham and Monaco making inquiries, and had they been successful then others may have wished to have asked the question. The question now is; has Nedved made the right decision? Read more »
Liverpool - Recruit can take heart from former Man Utd star
Written by JR Walker | 27th July 2006 | 10 Comment(s)
Jermaine Pennant has been given a second chance at a big club, and although he comes with a little baggage he has some time to make up in a career that needs to move on from being just potential. Rafa Benitez said he wanted a wide player and now he has quite a few, so will everything now fall into place at Anfield? Read more »
Sunderland - Boss shows courage
Written by Sawyer | 25th July 2006 | 1 Comment(s)
New Sunderland manager and Chairman-elect Niall Quinn has taken on a difficult duel role. Has he done the right thing? Only time will tell. However, his grounding in football should stand him in good stead as he takes on a venture that many will wish him well with. Read more »
West Ham quietly build
Written by Sawyer | 25th July 2006 | 2 Comment(s)
Alan Pardew emerged from his first Premiership season by ramming his critics comments back down their throats. Amidst headlines of Italian match fixing, World Cups and diving, Pardew has quietly gone about his business of preparing his team for another tough campaign. A recent target may prove unattainable, but that won't stop Pardew. Read more »
Arsenal, Liverpool + Man United take subtly different approaches
Written by JR Walker | 25th July 2006 | 6 Comment(s)
Chelsea are once again the team to catch as The Blues look to join an exclusive club. Their would-be challengers appear to have approached the task of de-throning the Champions slightly differently from eachother. Whether any of them manage to capture the Premiership crown this season is open to question, but here we take a look at the way three excellent managers are tackling the situation. Read more »
Liverpool + Tottenham signings provide interest
Written by Sawyer | 24th July 2006 | 14 Comment(s)
Goals invariably change and win games: and more often than not - seasons. Tottenham suffered from too many draws last season while Liverpool were hampered by a goal drought. Both have made moves to address the situation, but who has the most effective spearhead? It would be unfair to compare Berbatov or Bellamy with Henry or Shevchenko, but both will need to get as near to 20 goals as they can. Which of the two will be the most potent though? Read more »
The Lonely Comeback Trail
Written by Kj talk | 24th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
For many football players in the top flight, it's a life of high wages and glamour along with fast cars and trophy girlfriends. However all have to live with the prospect of serious injury. Here we look at the road to recovery of two of Englands forgotten men. Read more »
Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs target miscalculated
Written by JR Walker | 21st July 2006 | 7 Comment(s)
The World Cup can be a useful 'shop window', but in some cases it could be best to finalize any deals before that particular showpiece. Read more »
Portsmouth target lowers ambition
Written by Sawyer | 21st July 2006 | 1 Comment(s)
As yet Pompey is the only club to have made an offer according to Nicolas Anelka, but it could be back to the Champions League if nothing happens before next week. Read more »
Arsenal - Ajax a perfect match for Bergkamp: and Wenger
Written by JR Walker | 21st July 2006 | 16 Comment(s)
Arsenal fans will romantically roll the clock back over the eleven years of Bergkamp's tenure at Highbury as the club stage their first big event at the dawn of a new era. Memories of sublime touches and wonderful goals for club and country will be the order of the day in honour of one of Arsenal's greats. Here is a brief look at some of the highs (and the low) from a distinguished career that many have been privileged to witness. Read more »
Hold The Fire Sale
Written by Kj talk | 20th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
With all the speculation surrounding rumours of Italian stars about to join the Premiership it appears not to be the case. In fact their is a chance not one player will arrive from Italy. And whilst the big clubs are linked with a host of players Portsmouth are showing their own ambitions. Read more »
Chilean close to Scots transfer
Written by Sawyer | 20th July 2006 | 1 Comment(s)
Hearts appear close to snapping up a Sporting Lisbon striker as they continue their revolution, but the player has made a strange comment. Read more »
Man Utd miss out on targets
Written by Sawyer | 20th July 2006 | 6 Comment(s)
Sir Alex Ferguson has been monitoring the situation in Italy, but looks to have missed out on two possible targets. Read more »
Tottenham + Man United target eyes Euro date
Written by Sawyer | 19th July 2006 | 2 Comment(s)
Marseille president remains hopeful of holding onto Franck Ribery, but his many admirers may be meeting with his agent after this weekend. Read more »
Chelsea to meet club over target
Written by Sawyer | 19th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
A representaive from Chelsea is due to meet a World Cup star's club in the next few days. Read more »
Buffon makes statement
Written by JR Walker | 19th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
The World Cup winner has been linked with AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United and he has now made a comment on the situation. Read more »
Chelsea - Star expects to retain place
Written by Sawyer | 18th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
Jose Mourinho could change his system, but why tamper with a winning formula? The challenge is on for Chelsea's stars. Read more »
Everton - Moyes considers signing
Written by Sawyer | 18th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
The Everton boss runs the rule over a possible new recruit. Read more »
Man Utd - Striker won't be cheap
Written by Sawyer | 18th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
A new deal raises funds for Sir Alex which allows him greater flexibility in the transfer market as a player's agent speaks out. Read more »
Kaka likes Real
Written by Sawyer | 18th July 2006 | 1 Comment(s)
The Brazillian World Cup star has been saying nice things about the Spanish giants - and he only signed a new contract last month. Read more »
Man City - International set to sign
Written by Sawyer | 18th July 2006 | 1 Comment(s)
Stuart Pearce is reportedly poised to bolster his squad with the deal imminent. Read more »
Arsenal, Man Utd and Spurs target states intention
Written by Sawyer | 17th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
With the World Cup now over and the Italian game in disarray the question is who will be moving and where. One sought-after player has recently made a statement on his career. Read more »
Arsenal behind Chelsea on cards
Written by Sawyer | 16th July 2006 | 3 Comment(s)
Whatever Sepp Blatter tries to implement the Premiership didn't come out too badly under the old rules. However, something has to be done to clean the game up. Read more »
Tottenham target heading for Arsenal?
Written by Sawyer | 12th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
With the 'shop window' of the World Cup now over the big teams are starting to make their move. Arsenal could be signing a player who was linked with Tottenham last year. Read more »
Vintage France
Written by Kj talk | 6th July 2006 | 0 Comment(s)
Ever since the great Michel Platini inspired the French national team to victory in the 1984 European Championships most successful club sides have had a French influence within the team. Read more »
England star alerts Premiership
Written by Sawyer | 2nd July 2006 | 2 Comment(s)
Amid the disappointment of yet another England penalty fiasco there is at least one player who has come out of the Tournament with an enhanced reputation. Read more »
