Liverpool quietly confident of success under the guise of Hodgson
By Tony Appleton. We are only into the third week of the new era at England’s most successful football club, Liverpool FC, yet the possibly unfashionable, certainly undeterred Roy Hodgson is already showing signs of banishing the club’s difficult 2009/10 season and re-building a team capable of challenging for major honours, glory and silverware. Before the World Cup, Scouse fans were left to reflect on an extremely underwhelming 7th place league finish, with marquee players Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard injured and off form respectively. All of this was, and still is, compounded by the persistent rumour mill that see the aforementioned ...
Steven Gerrard Set To Stay At Liverpool
By Siobhan McCall It looks as if things are finally starting to fall into place for Liverpool. Yesterday, the news that Joe Cole was set to join the Reds on a free transfer raised spirits, especially as Champions League sides Arsenal and Spurs had both expressed interest in the former Chelsea star. And today, Steven Gerrard gave his seal of approval to Liverpool’s new no 7 and also gave the biggest hint yet that he will remain a Red, stating that it will be; fantastic to play alongside him in a red shirt for Liverpool Gerrard has been linked with a move away ...
OFFICIAL: Cole Rejects Arsenal and Spurs For Liverpool Switch
By Fab4. Joe Cole has turned his back on London and Champions League football after signing a four-year contract with Liverpool. Both Arsenal and Tottenham have been strongly linked with a move for Cole and it was thought the 28-year-old would opt to stay in London after recently having a baby and wanting to stay close to his roots. Cole became hot-property after leaving Chelsea last month after failing to agree a new contract extension. Carlo Ancelotti blamed 'financial reasons' behind Cole's departure and the England winger has been linked with big-money moves to some of Europe's elite over the past few ...
Tottenham: Redknapp extends contract
By David Moore-Crouch. Tottenham Hotspur have announced that manager, Harry Redknapp, has extended his contract. Redknapp’s current contract was due to expire at the end of 2011 but included an option for a two year extension which the North London club has chosen to exercise. Redknapp, speaking to ESPN, is delighted that the club has chosen to extend his contract. He said “I am now committed to Spurs for the next three years, and of course I am pleased by that.” The man dubbed “Harry Houdini”, led spurs to their Highest Premier League finish earning them a coveted Champions League Place. In the ...
Manchester City Ready To Bid For Fernando Torres?
By Siobhan McCall. Their seemingly endless pot of cash has already secured the signature of David Silva, and it looks as if Manchester City could also be ready to launch a bid for his international teammate, Fernando Torres. Well at least according to Harry Redknapp. When asked by talkSPORT whether his Champions League bound team were considering making a bid for the Liverpool striker, the Spurs boss admitted that they could not compete with the financial might of City and he was quoted by the Metro as saying; They're in for Torres - and if they end up getting him and one ...
Can Jack Wilshere shine for Arsenal this season?
Jul 29th
Written by Kush Sharma.
A little over a fortnight is all that remains for the premiership to cast its magic once again on the world of football and induce unparalleled excitement in a way only a league which is widely regarded to be the best and most popular in the world More >
Harry Signs a Donkey!
Jul 29th
Written by Lauren Coupe
Well – it’s a start! The SUN newspaper reported yesterday that Harry Redknapp was adopting an abused Russian donkey, in the hope of being able to care for him at the new animal sanctuary he is setting up near his home. It was noted that Harry has More >
Italian Keen On Arsenal Move
Jul 29th
Written by Fab4.
Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco would be keen on a move to Arsenal if the London club came calling, according to the Sun. The 5ft 5in schemer is desperate to leave Juve and his agent has made it clear his client would be interested in a move to the More >
TRANSFER TALK: Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, United.
Jul 29th
Written by Football Talk.
Here is a round-up of all the latest transfer news doing the rounds in today’s papers. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham all feature as they try and finalise their squads ahead of the new season.
Young Liverpool Move CollapsesLuke Young’s move from Aston Villa to More >
German Defender Has “Huge Respect For Arsenal”
Jul 29th
Written by Fab4.
The agent of German defender Sedar Tasci has said his client has huge respect for Arsenal amid rumours they have held talks with the player over a potential move to the Emirates.
The Sun claims that Arsenal have already spoken with the player and his club Stuttgard, but are yet More >
[VIDEO GOALS] All The Action From United’s 5-2 Win Including Hernandez Lob
Jul 29th
Written by Football Talk.
Here is extended highlights of Manchester United’s 5-2 victory over the MLS All Stars last night. Mexican striker Javier Hernandez pleased a strong Mexican influence in the crowd with a superb debut goal, lobbing over the on-rushing goalkeeper from outside the area. Darren Gibson also got in More >
Marchetti on cusp of joining Arsenal
Jul 29th
Written by Basil James.
The search for the new number 1 at Arsenal took on a new turn when Wenger decided to shift his attention to Federico Marchetti a few days ago. Cagliari, the Serie A club who currently employs the Italian keeper, has put Marchetti on the transfer list after More >
Liverpool make £2.75m bid for Luke Young
Jul 28th
Written by Siobhan McCall.
Reports today suggest that defender Luke Young could be on his way to Anfield. The Reds have offered £2.75m for the former England full-back, a fee which has been accepted by Aston Villa. Martin O’Neill confirmed that there was interest in the 31-year-old and told Avfc.com :
There has More >
TRANSFER TALK: Chelsea Suffer Set-back In Bid For Defender
Jul 28th
Written by Football Talk.
Chelsea have suffered a set-back in their pursuit of defender David Luiz after Benfica told the premier league champions they must pay £33m to secure his signature, according to a report in the The Daily Mail.
Luiz is the man Carlo Ancelotti has identified as the player to More >
BREAKING NEWS: West Ham Reject Bid From Tottenham For Scott Parker
Jul 28th
Written by Football Talk.
West Ham have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Scott Parker, according to Sky Sports News.
Reports in recent days have linked the North London club with a move for Parker, but West Ham were lining up a £75,000pw contract offer to tempt him in to More >
