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Football News; Sunday’s Transfer Gossip

David — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:15:40 +0000

Liverpool will revive their interest in Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez in January, after the German club pulled the plug on an immediate loan switch to Anfield. (News of the World)

Manchester United are set to beat Real Madrid and AC Milan to the signature of 20-year-old Greek playmaker Sotiris Ninis, currently with Panathinaikos.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will attempt to lure Tottenham winger Gareth Bale to the Bernabeu in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Millwall have slapped a £3m price tag on their 27-year-old star striker Steve Morison. (Sunday Express)

Fulham are targeting Crystal Palace’s Argentine goalkeeper Julian Speroni as a possible replacement for want-away stopper Mark Schwarzer. (Sunday Express)

Football News; Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Second Round Draw

David — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:25:13 +0000

SECOND ROUND DRAW Northern section (west): Accrington v Stockport, Macclesfield v Crewe, Bury v Shrewsbury, Carlisle v Port Vale. Northern section (east): Burton v Rotherham, Hartlepool v Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday v Chesterfield, Huddersfield v Peterborough. Southern section (west): Bristol Rovers v Aldershot, Swindon v Torquay, Cheltenham v Plymouth, Hereford v Exeter. Southern section (east): Colchester [...]

Football News; Michael Dawson Out Fot At Least 6 Weeks

David — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:18:39 +0000

Tottenham Hotspur fans were dissapointed last night as defender Michael Dawson came off injured during England’s international match against Bulgaria.

The defender was taken to hospital and had a scan today which revealed that he has sprained his left knee ligament and will be out for 6-8 weeks.

This injury will rule Dawson out of three UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures and several Barclays Premier League fixtures.

It is understood that England manager Fabio Capello will not call up a replacement for Michael Dawson.

In his squad already Fabio Capello has Matthew Upson, Phil Jagielka and Gary Cahill. It is also understood that Jagielka will have one of the starting berths in the next England game. With Gary Cahill replacing Dawson with half an hour to go in the game Capello may decide to give the Bolton Wanderers a starting berth, but could also team up Upson with Jagielka.

Football News; Saturday’s Transfer Gossip

David — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:05:20 +0000

New AC Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic snubbed a move to Manchester City because of their lack of title credentials. The Swedish striker, 28, reckons City are at least two years away from mounting a serious Premier League title challenge.
Full story: the Sun

Italy international Marco Borriello came close to signing for Manchester City earlier this week, according to his agent. The AC Milan striker was loaned to Serie A side Roma after boss Roberto Mancini’s move for the 28-year-old fell through.
Full story: Daily Mail

Hull defender Kamil Zayatte will join Leicester on a season-long loan next week, paving the way for Jimmy Bullard to return to Nigel Pearson’s side.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal’s attempts to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Ibrahim Afellay could be scuppered by Fiorentina. The Netherlands international is top of the Italian club’s most-wanted list.
Full story: talkSport

The Gunners are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing up Dynamo Kiev’s highly rated goalkeeper Maxim Koval, who is 17.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton striker James Vaughan will join Sheffield United or Burnley on loan after the 22-year-old failed to secure a move to Premier League Blackpool during the transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Swansea are set to snap up Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury on loan. The 19-year-old was loaned to Watford, the Swans’ Championship rivals, last season.
Full story: talkSport

EURO 2012 Highlights; England v Bulgaria Highlights 03.09.2010

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:07:08 +0000

Watch England’s opening qualifying game aginst Bulgaria in the EURO 2012 qualifiers on 03.09.2010.

England ease past oponents Bulgaria as they win 4-0 with Jermain Defore scoring a hat-trick. Some bad news for England though as Michael Dawson came off injured in the second half with a knee injury, and Defoe also brought off after he injured himself as he scored his third goal.

England fans didnt have to wait long before they were celebrating again after a dissapointing World Cup campaign as England opened the scoing before 3 minutes. Ashley Cole with the pass and Tottenham striker Jermain Defore crashing the ball into the back of the net.

Although Joe Hart didn’t have much to do throughout the game, when he was needed the Manchester City goalkeeper showed Fabio Capello that he may have made the wrong choice at the World Cup as he pulled off some fantastic saves to ensure England kept a clean sheet.

Jermain Defore added a second goal after some superb football from England with Wayne Rooney playing Defoe through on goal to hit the ball past the keeper and into the back of the net.

Manchester City winger Adam Johnson was brought on for Arsenal’s Theo Walcott and it didn’t take him to make his impact as he went close with a shot going just wide, and minutes later he cut inside and smashed the ball past the keeper, who should have done better.

England made it 4-0 with minutes to go before full-time as Jermain Defoe was played through on goal yet again, and slotted the ball through the advancing goalkeepers legs.

Match Highlights

EURO 2012 Highlights; Slovenia v Northern Ireland Highlights 03.09.2010

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:53:16 +0000

Watch Highlights of Northern Irelands opening game in the EURO 2012 qualifying campaign against Slovenia on 03.09.2010.

Northern Ireland make a fantastic start in their bid to qualify for the European Championships in 2012 as they beat Slovenia by 1-0.

Many fans will be shocked that Northern Ireland were able to win this game as Slovenia were very dominating throughout the match.

The hosts squandered many chances in the first half with Milivoje Novakovic and Zlatan Ljubijankic missing Slovenia’s best chances, with both also being a real threat to the Northern Ireland defence.

Slovenia also dominated the second half and it came as a surprise when Northern Ireland took the lead. Craig Cathcart managed to get a cross into the box and substitute Corey Evans managed to turn the ball into the back of the net at the backpost.

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EURO 2012 Highlights; Lithuania v Scotland Highlights 03.09.2010

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:26:44 +0000

Watch Highlights of Scotlands opening EURO 2012 qualifying fixture against Lithuania on 03.09.2010.

Lithuania and Scotland had to settle for a 0-0 draw as they earn their first point of the qualifying campaign for the European Championships in 2012.

Recalled goalkeeper Allan McGregor made a good save to deny Saulius Mikoliunas, while at the other end Barry Robson was denied a goal twice as Zydrunas Karcemarskas blocked both shots.

Scotland had the last chance of the first half as Stephen McManus saw his volley go just wide of the post.

After the break it was Lithuania who were the most dangerous sides, but it was Scotland who had the best chances as both Kenny Miller and Steven Naismith failed to score.

EURO 2012 Highlights; Montenegro v Wales Highlights 03.09.2010

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:24:21 +0000

Watch Wales’ opening Euro 2012 Qualifying fixture away at Montenegro on 03.09.2010

Wales and Montenegro started the match lively with both teams having chances on goal. Both teams created several chances to score with the first real chance coming in the 25th minute when Montenegro created a gap in the Wales defence, but the shot was a poor one.

The opening goal was scored in the 30th minute as Montenegro opened the scoring through Vucinic. It was a simple goal as Vucinic got passed James Collins easily and the player cutting inside the box to fire past Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to take the lead.

Wales responded quite well to the goal and striker Steve Morison felt he should have been given a penalty after being man-handled in the box but the referee waved away his claims. Wales very nearly scored in the 38th minute when Gareth Bale’s charging run down the left saw his cross the ball low into the box for Craig Bellamy but a Montenegro defender managed to get his heel to the ball diverting the path slightly before Bellamy blasted wide.

Wales very nearly equalised after the hour mark as Steve Morison headed down from a corner which saw Ashley Williams running onto the ball and grabbing a touch, but unfortunately for the defender the goalkeeper managed to tip the ball over before it could drop under the crossbar.

With the game going into the last 10 minutes Wales had two great opportunities to score. Bellamy running in from wide receiving the ball and shooting forcing the keeper into forcing a corner, and from the corner Bellamy found himself free but a poor header from him as it went straight to the keeper.

Minutes later Wales hit the crossbar. Sam Ricketts wining the ball out wide and crossing the ball for Simon Church who saw his header hit the crossbar. Montenegro then forced a save from Wayne Hennessey as he saves low down to his right from a shot from 25 yards out.

Montenegro very nearly scored again as a player finds himself with a free header but could only header it wide. A minute later Wales scored, but it was dissallowed as goalscorer Simon Church was offside when Robert Earnshaw shot at goal.

Match Highlights

EURO 2012 Highlights; Armenia v Republic of Ireland Highlights 03.09.2010

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:21:39 +0000

Watch highlights of the opening game of the European Championship Qualifying campaign of Armenia vs Republic of Ireland on 03.09.2010.

The Republic of Ireland start off their opening game of the European Championship Qualifiers with a win away against Armenia after Keith Fahey gave them a 1-0 win.

The Irish were always going to be favourites for this game and it didn’t take long for them to start dominating the match and trying to get the opener.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane missed a great chance in the opening stages while Preston North End defender Sean St Ledger also went close before the break.

Armenia’s first real chance came in the second half when Yura Movsisyan squanderd a great chance, while Robbie Keane also missed a glorious chance for Ireland.

Ireland finally took the lead in the 76th minute, the ball falling to Keith Fahey who only had to tap the ball into an empty net.

Armenia did push in the final few minutes for an equaliser, and very nearly got it only for Liam Lawrence made a vital clearance.

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Football News; Friday’s Transfer Gossip

David — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:02:13 +0000

Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale was the subject of a “big-money” bid over the summer, according to Wales manager John Toshack.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Spartak Moscow are ready to offer Yuri Zhirkov a route out of Chelsea after Russia coach Dick Advocaat warned the defender he must be playing regular football to feature for his country.
Full story: Daily Mail

Former England Under-21 defender Chris Riggott, who was released by Middlesbrough in the summer, is having a trial at Cardiff.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham have been told to make a “better offer” for SuperSport United’s South Africa international defender Bongani Khumalo.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini could be loaned out to a Championship club when the window opens on Tuesday for Football League clubs. The 36-year-old is third choice at Spurs and Middlesbrough are monitoring the situation.
Full story: Talksport

Nigerian defender Danny Shittu, 30, could get the chance to reboot his career with a move to Celtic after being released by Bolton.
Full story: Daily Record

England fly-half Danny Cipriani has thrown his rugby union future into doubt after travelling to the United States for a trial with Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.
Full story: the Times