LUSCOS

Etter å ha fylt enda flere sider med småplukk om ex-spillere, manager og annet Leeds United-folk, er det på tiden å lansere en Part VI av denne tråden.




* Part I hadde 40 sider, 782 postinger og 10.097 treff.
Den finner du her: http://www.luscos.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6926

* Part II hadde 20 sider, 383 postinger og 3.589 treff.
Den finner du her: http://www.luscos.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8066

* Part III hadde 20 sider, 293 postinger og 2.547 treff
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9235.0

* Part IV hadde 20 sider, 296 postinger og 5.189 treff
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9714.0

* Part V hadde 10 sider, 138 postinger og 2.959 treff
http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=10536.0

Newcastle's Viduka close to full time training
Toons boss Kevin Keegan is hopeful Australian striker Mark Viduka will be able to return to full training within the next 'four to five weeks'.
"We knew he wouldn't be able to train until two or three weeks into pre-season," Keegan told Newcastle's official website.


Pennant wants Liverpool stay
Jermaine Pennant insists he wants to stay with Liverpool.
The winger said to BBC Merseyside: "I'm not thinking about leaving at all."


Hull to bid for Wigan striker King
Hull City boss Phil Brown is in talks for Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King.
The News of the World says Brown is ready to offer £4 million for the ex-Watford star.

Hull are close to signing Wigan striker Marlon King for £3m. (Daily Mirror)
Hull boss Phil Brown is in talks with Marlon King after agreeing a club-record £3million fee with Wigan.  (Daily Mirror)

Kevin Keegan is at loggerheads with the Newcastle board, who are ready to sell James Milner for more than £10m. (Daily Star)
Liverpool are thought to be ready to make a fresh bid for former England Under-21 player Milner. (The Times)
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is ready to hand James Milner a new role to foil more interest from Liverpool (Daily Star)
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan expects a fresh bid from Liverpool for James Milner. (The Times)

CLAPHAM LANDS SHRIMPERS TRIAL
Southend have taken Jamie Clapham on trial as they look to bolster their squad further ahead of the new League One season.
Shrimpers boss Steve Tilson admitted after the friendly defeat by Braintree at the weekend that he was looking to recruit at least four more players.
And with Charlie Mulgrew, who spent time on loan at Roots Hall last season, having opted to join Aberdeen, his priority remains a left-back.
To that end, Tilson will run the rule over Clapham, 32, in either Thursday's friendly with Billericay or Monday's clash with Chelmsford.
Tilson told the club's official website: "Jamie has come in for us to have a look at him and he will play in one of the matches we have coming up.
"Signing a left-back remains our main priority and he's someone who has enjoyed a good career so we will see what happens."

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Clapham

Quote from: kjelvi on July 22, 2008, 01:18:03
Hull to bid for Wigan striker King
Hull City boss Phil Brown is in talks for Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King.
The News of the World says Brown is ready to offer £4 million for the ex-Watford star.

HITMAN KING HAS HULL TALKS
Marlon King is set for talks with Hull after the Tigers agreed terms with Wigan for the signing of the striker.
The 28-year-old will hold discussions with the newly-promoted Premier League side after a fee - reportedly for a club-record £3million - was agreed.
And Hull boss Phil Brown, who has already landed six signings this summer, is now hoping to persuade King to move across the Pennines.
"We've agreed terms with Wigan and will be talking with the player over the next 48 hours," he told the Hull Daily Mail.
"It's about getting it right in the transfer market, not doing it quickly."

Kevin Blackwell happy for Rob Hulse exit as he targets replacement

SHEFFIELD United's Rob Hulse admitted that he was no longer wanted at Bramall Lane after joining Championship rivals Derby County.
Manager Kevin Blackwell agreed to sell his former Leeds United striker for £1.75m and may now sign Watford's Darius Henderson as a replacement. (...)

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/football/Kevin-Blackwell-happy-for-Rob.4308369.jp

Adkins hopeful of Chelsea youngster
Nigel Adkins is hopeful of signing another Chelsea youngster ahead of the season's opening day encounter with Leeds United.
Adkins told BBC Radio Humberside that he had a number of midfielders in mind that may become available after Chelsea's pre season tour of Malaysia.
"We're monitoring the situation, Michael Woods is one of many possible options," he said.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Woods_%28footballer%29

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Maybury - on trial at Ashton Gate.

MAYBURY GIVEN ROBINS LIFELINE
Manager Gary Johnson has given former Leeds defender Alan Maybury the opportunity to resurrect his career with Bristol City.
The 29-year-old, who has won 10 caps for the Republic of Ireland, is currently unattached and last played for Aberdeen on loan after leaving Leicester.
But the defender now will feature in City's Tuesday evening fixture against Hereford.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Maybury

Rafael Benitez is confident Liverpool will sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane in the next few days. (The Sun)

New San Jose Earthquakes signing Darren Huckerby's dinner might have been with the dog when he returned from an interview on American TV. When asked: "Do you have a famous girlfriend - anybody we can help promote?" The former Norwich and Coventry striker replied: "I am married but is a bit late for her - she is too old." (Daily Mail)

Quote from: kjelvi on July 22, 2008, 12:46:13

Quote from: kjelvi on July 22, 2008, 01:18:03
Hull to bid for Wigan striker King
Hull City boss Phil Brown is in talks for Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King.
The News of the World says Brown is ready to offer £4 million for the ex-Watford star.

HITMAN KING HAS HULL TALKS
Marlon King is set for talks with Hull after the Tigers agreed terms with Wigan for the signing of the striker.
The 28-year-old will hold discussions with the newly-promoted Premier League side after a fee - reportedly for a club-record £3million - was agreed.

KING DEAL HITS HITCH
Hull manager Phil Brown says there has been a hitch in his bid to sign Marlon King.
The newly promoted Tigers have agreed terms with Wigan for the Jamaican international striker.
However, Brown has confirmed there is an issue between Wigan and King which means they cannot continue talks at present.
"I spoke with Marlon with Steve Bruce's permission and the two clubs have agreed clubs," he told Sky Sports News.
"But with Marlon there is a problem at the Wigan end so until that is cleared we cannot get the green light to sort out the medical and stuff like that."

Quote from: kjelvi on July 23, 2008, 09:28:05
Rafael Benitez is confident Liverpool will sign Tottenham striker Robbie Keane in the next few days. (The Sun)

New San Jose Earthquakes signing Darren Huckerby's dinner might have been with the dog when he returned from an interview on American TV. When asked: "Do you have a famous girlfriend - anybody we can help promote?" The former Norwich and Coventry striker replied: "I am married but is a bit late for her - she is too old." (Daily Mail)

Huckerby blir intervjuet av amerikansk TV. "English legend.." Haha ;D Stakkars mann.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B6ucoSoIy4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B6ucoSoIy4)

Oh man! Der var en kar som hadde forberedt seg godt ja.... Bra av Hucks å ikke knekke sammen i latter. Viker jo som komentatoren ikke har snøring på hva han holder på med ???

Lykke til i Disney Ligaen Darren!  ;)

Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel is in limbo over his £2.5m switch to Aston Villa. The American's transfer hinges on Rovers getting the green light to sign Spurs' Paul Robinson. (The Sun)
However, Robinson is closing in on a move to Ewood Park and Blackburn boss Paul Ince expects to be able to announce a deal for the England goalkeeper by the weekend. (The Times)
Paul Robinson has agreed to end his Tottenham nightmare by signing for Blackburn after Rovers accepted Aston Villa’s offer for Brad Friedel. (Daily Mail)
Blackburn have offered Paul Robinson a lifeline by making a bid of around £3million for him after accepting Aston Villa’s offer for Brad Friedel. (The Independent)

And Hull boss Phil Brown has claimed a deal for Wigan striker Marlon King is "almost 90% done". (The Guardian)
Hull will complete the signing of Marlon King within the next 24 hours. (Daily Express)

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is ready to make a £6m bid for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, but he may have to increase the bid. (The Sun)

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has pleaded with Spurs captain Robbie Keane to move to Anfield. (Daily Star)

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has opened the door for Rangers to take England Under-21 midfielder Adam Johnson on loan. (Daily Record)

Quote from: kjelvi on July 24, 2008, 09:45:45
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has opened the door for Rangers to take England Under-21 midfielder Adam Johnson on loan. (Daily Record)

NO GERS MOVE FOR JOHNSON
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says the club have had no approach from Rangers for Adam Johnson, but hinted he could loan out the highly-rated winger.
The Gers have held a long-term interest in the England Under-21 international and are believed to be keen to lure him to Ibrox.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/24/manual_084616.html

Bridges completes Carlisle return  

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Bridges was tipped for an England call-up earlier in his career

Striker Michael Bridges has re-joined Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Hull.
The 29-year-old forward scored 15 goals in 30 league appearances with the Cumbrians before joining the Tigers in August 2006 for £350,000.
"I've been speaking to Michael for two or three weeks now," Carlisle manager John Ward told BBC Radio Cumbria.
"We're delighted and I know Michael is delighted to be back in a Carlisle shirt once again."
Bridges began his career as a trainee with Sunderland, scoring 16 goals in 79 appearances for the Black Cats before a £5m move to Leeds United in July 1999.
The North Shields-born forward made an impressive start to his career at Elland Road, scoring a hat-trick at Southampton in only his second appearance.
However, Bridges' career stalled in October 2000 when injury ruled him out for the best part of two years.
The player, capped at England Under-21 level, was loaned to Newcastle United before a move to Bolton Wanderers in June 2004.
Subsequent moves to his former club Sunderland and Bristol City followed before Paul Simpson brought Bridges to Brunton Park on loan in November 2005 - a move which was made permanent three months later.
He formed a successful partnership with Karl Hawley to help fire the Cumbrians to the League Two title in 2006/07 before his move to Humberside the following season.
However, Bridges has found himself out-of-favour at the KC Stadium and was loaned to Australian side Sydney FC last season.
"We've brought him in on a season-long loan initially and then we'll see how it goes after that," Ward said.
"He's perhaps got some catching up to do in terms of first-team football but we have three more games to go before the start of the season and I'm sure Michael will quickly get up to speed by that time."
Bridges' current contract with Hull ends next summer, after which Carlisle have first option on signing the player.

BBC

Former Sunderland, Newcastle and Leeds striker set for Carlisle:
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/safc/Former-Sunderland-Newcastle-and-Leeds.4322366.jp

Bridges Set For Carlisle Switch:
http://www.leedsunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=398894

BRIDGES RETURNS TO CARLISLE:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/24/manual_224613.html

Robbie Keane moved one step closer to a move to Liverpool after being left out of Tottenham's pre-season friendly in Alicante. (The Sun)

Kop close in on Rob deal
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/transfernews/article1467858.ece

Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince, having pulled out of a deal for £6m-rated Ecudorian midfielder Segundo Castillo, is still trying to land Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham have accepted a bid of around £3m from Blackburn Rovers for their goalkeeper Paul Robinson. (The Independent)
Blackburn will complete the signing of Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson today - paving the way for Brad Friedel to join Aston Villa. (Daily Mirror)
England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has agreed to join Blackburn from Tottenham. (Daily Star)

England defender Rio Ferdinand has flown home early from Manchester United's tour of South Africa for the birth of his second child after his fiancee Rebecca Ellison went into labour. (Daily Star)

Keeper Robinson joins Blackburn
Tottenham and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has joined Blackburn for £3.5m, signing a five-year contract.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackburn_rovers/7526434.stm

RICKETTS RETURNS TO WALSALL
Walsall have swooped to take Michael Ricketts to the club for the third time in his career.
The 29-year-old striker - who won one cap for England under Sven-Goran Eriksson - has put pen to paper on a permanent deal at the Banks's Stadium after leaving Oldham earlier this summer.
After starting his career with the Saddlers, Ricketts moved to Bolton and then Middlesbrough before spells at Leeds, Southend and Preston, as well as loan moves to Stoke, Cardiff and Burnley.
He spent three months on loan with the Saddlers from Oldham last season and is delighted to have returned to Walsall.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live_feed/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/08/07/25/manual_175639.html&ID=

Chelsea have dumped popular physio Dave Hancock despite an attempt by captain John Terry to keep him in his job. (Daily Mail)

Om dette stemmer er det bare å hendte Dave tilbake :)

Come home Dave!

Hull’s record £3million move for Marlon King is on the brink of collapse because he wants a bumper pay-off from Wigan. (The People)

Gus Poyet is emerging as a leading candidate to replace Carlos Queiroz as Manchester United No 2. (Sunday Mail)

Robbie Keane is expected at Liverpool for a medical to seal his £20m move from Tottenham. (Daily Star)

Walsall have signed former England striker Michael Ricketts for a third time. (Daily Mirror)

Stags appoint operations director

THE former head of customer services and membership at Leeds United has been appointed operations director at Mansfield Town.
John Hemmingham, who has been working with the new regime at the Stags since the takeover, is also a former chief executive of the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust.
His vast football knowledge will be a major boost for the Stags.
John, a lead member of the England supporters band, is set to jet off to the Olympics with the band.
But he will be returning to Field Mill shortly to play a leading role in the business side of the football club.
He told the club's official website mansfieldtown.net: "Hopefully I can benefit all areas of the club."

chad.co.uk

Quote from: kjelvi on July 28, 2008, 12:20:22
Robbie Keane is expected at Liverpool for a medical to seal his £20m move from Tottenham. (Daily Star)

Liverpool complete Keane transfer   
Liverpool have completed the signing of striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham for a fee that could rise to £20.3m.
Keane, 28, underwent a medical on Monday after agreeing personal terms on a four-year contract worth around £80,000 a week over the weekend.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7528735.stm
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/28/SOCCER_Liverpool_Snap.html

Quote from: kjelvi on July 18, 2008, 11:42:55
Fra juli-lista:

Tony Warner [Fulham - Hull City] Free
Jermaine Wright [unattached - Blackpool]
Warren Feeney [Cardiff City - Dundee United] Loan
Enoch Showunmi [unattached - Leeds]
Harry Kewell [liverpool - Galatasaray] Free
David Livermore [Hull - Brighton] Free
Andy Butler [Scunthorpe - Huddersfield] Free
Leon Constantine [Leeds - Northampton] Free
Alan Sheehan [Leicester - Leeds] Undisclosed

Transfers - July 2008 
The transfer window is open until midnight on 31 August 2008.

Robbie Keane [Tottenham - Liverpool] £20.3m
Paul Robinson [Tottenham - Blackburn] £3.5m
Robert Snodgrass [livingston - Leeds United] Undisclosed
Michael Bridges [Hull - Carlisle] Season-long loan
Anthony Elding [Leeds Utd - Crewe] Undisclosed
Tomi Ameobi [Leeds - Doncaster] Undisclosed
Rob Hulse [Sheff Utd - Derby] £1.75m
Scott Carson [liverpool - West Brom] £3.25m
Graham Stack [unattached - Plymouth]

Quote from: kjelvi on July 24, 2008, 09:45:45
And Hull boss Phil Brown has claimed a deal for Wigan striker Marlon King is "almost 90% done". (The Guardian)
Hull will complete the signing of Marlon King within the next 24 hours. (Daily Express)

Hull boss Phil Brown is ready to ditch Marlon King and move for PSG striker Pascal Pancrate. (The Sun)

Hessey named new Silkmen skipper
Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander has confirmed his decision to name Sean Hessey as club captain for the upcoming League Two season.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1836_3881997,00.html

http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10393~20011,00.html
http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10393~1353046,00.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Hessey

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set for talks with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Mirror)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Star)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set to meet Cardiff officials and the PFA in a bid to prevent his contract dispute going to court. (Daily Mail)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Express)

Derby will make a fresh bid to sign Marlon King on loan after his move to Hull collapsed. (Daily Star)

New Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson says it is a relief to have left Tottenham. (Various)


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Oster - not joining Derby.
OSTER REJECTS RAMS OFFER
Former Wales international John Oster has turned down the chance to join Derby.
Rams boss Paul Jewell had offered the 29-year-old a deal after assessing him through four pre-season friendlies this summer.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/30/manual_082301.html

Et tips til connection please...
???

Quote from: kjelvi on July 29, 2008, 23:48:17
Hessey named new Silkmen skipper
Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander has confirmed his decision to name Sean Hessey as club captain for the upcoming League Two season.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1836_3881997,00.html

http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10393~20011,00.html
http://www.mtfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10393~1353046,00.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Hessey

Quote from: Promotion 2010 on July 30, 2008, 09:39:53
Et tips til connection please...
???

Quote from: kjelvi on July 29, 2008, 23:48:17
Hessey named new Silkmen skipper
Macclesfield manager Keith Alexander has confirmed his decision to name Sean Hessey as club captain for the upcoming League Two season.

Sean Hessey var i Leeds United fra 12 års-alderen til han ble sluppet til naboen Huddersfield som 20-åring i 1998. En spiller mange hadde forventninger til, men slo aldri til i Leeds-trøya.
Ingen seniorkamper, men selvsagt en rekke junior- og noen reservelagskamper.
Står bl.a. i spillerprofilen det er linket til!

Quote from: kjelvi on July 30, 2008, 09:39:14
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set for talks with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Mirror)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Star)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set to meet Cardiff officials and the PFA in a bid to prevent his contract dispute going to court. (Daily Mail)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Express)

RIDSDALE MAKES HASSELBAINK CLAIM
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale claims he came to a verbal agreement with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to waive the contract clause that is currently the subject of a Professional Footballers' Association mediation.
The two parties are engaged in dispute as Hasselbaink wants a new deal at Ninian Park; a request that should have been facilitated by terms in his contract that entitled him to another year if he featured in more than 23 games last season.
Cardiff released the player in the summer, against his wishes, after claiming a verbal agreement had been struck to have the clause removed following talks with both the player and manager Dave Jones.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/30/manual_182001.html


Ridsdale's warning to Hasselbaink
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7488718.stm

HARTE WOLVES DECISION SOON

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Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will decide whether to sign trialist Ian Harte after Saturday's pre-season friendly with Blackburn.
The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international was released by Sunderland after only one year at the Stadium of Light and played 75 minutes in the centre of midfield for Mick McCarthy's side against Walsall on Tuesday.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/07/30/manual_132607.html


McCarthy told the club's official website: "Ian's probably going to be involved against Blackburn and I'll let him know then.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince wants Jermaine Pennant from Liverpool in a £5million deal after offloading David Bentley. (Daily Mail)

Quote from: kjelvi on July 31, 2008, 00:07:36

Quote from: kjelvi on July 30, 2008, 09:39:14
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set for talks with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Mirror)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Star)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set to meet Cardiff officials and the PFA in a bid to prevent his contract dispute going to court. (Daily Mail)
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will meet with Cardiff in a bid to resolve his contract dispute. (Daily Express)

RIDSDALE MAKES HASSELBAINK CLAIM
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale claims he came to a verbal agreement with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to waive the contract clause that is currently the subject of a Professional Footballers' Association mediation.
The two parties are engaged in dispute as Hasselbaink wants a new deal at Ninian Park; a request that should have been facilitated by terms in his contract that entitled him to another year if he featured in more than 23 games last season.
Cardiff released the player in the summer, against his wishes, after claiming a verbal agreement had been struck to have the clause removed following talks with both the player and manager Dave Jones.

Hasselbaink saga could face court   
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says his contractual dispute with Cardiff City looks destined to be settled in court.
Hasselbaink, 36, was released at the end of last season despite claims an appearance-based clause in his contract entitled him to a one-year extension.
And after a hearing at the Professional Footballers Association, he said: "We have to wait until we can resolve this. It looks like it will go to court."
Cardiff, who say the clause was waived verbally, were unavailable for comment.
Hasselbaink scored nine goals in 44 games for Cardiff last term and it was claimed he only needed to play 23 times to earn himself a new deal.
The Dutchman called in the PFA after he was turned away from Cardiff's pre-season training earlier this month.
And on Wednesday, he met Bluebirds chairman Peter Ridsdale and PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor at the PFA headquarters in Manchester to try and sort out the dispute.
Taylor aimed to broker a deal to prevent the case ending up in court.
He said: "We would want to get this matter resolved as soon as possible.
"We had eight-and-a-half hours of full and frank discussions, as they say.
"We exhausted all the different parts and want Jimmy to be able to get on with his career and Cardiff can get on with their season."
Hasselbaink added: "I would have loved another season at Cardiff."

BBC

Blackie on Spring

Kevin Blackwell gives his thoughts on Matthew Spring who is set to sign from Luton Town...
Spring is to put pen to paper shortly and sign a 1-year loan spell with the Blades. Blackwell has spent plenty of time with Spring in his managerial career. He had him at Leeds United until he departed the Whites and met up at the Hatters.
Blackwell said: "I have spoken to Mick Harford at Luton and it looks as if we will be able to do something on a season long loan basis. Matt is a good midfield player who I know from Leeds and Luton. When I left Kenilworth Road he had scored something like seven goals in about five months and although some of them were penalties, he does score from open play as well.
"Financially, things are very difficult at Luton at the moment which is why we should be able to get him here. He's a terrific athlete, gets up and down the pitch and into the box and, when Luton had a lot of games against Premiership opposition in the Cup, he was outstanding.
"He was Watford's promotion winnings side but the style there didn't really suit him and I tried to sign him towards the end of last season."

sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Spring
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Blackwell

Stoke are giving a trial to former Reading winger John Oster. (Daily Mail)

HEALY HAPPY AT FULHAM
David Healy has rejected speculation over his future at Fulham saying he is happy to fight for his place at Craven Cottage.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/01/manual_103655.html

Gray signs one-year Wolves deal   
Defender Michael Gray has signed a new one-year contract at Wolves.
The 33-year-old, who also played under current boss Mick McCarthy at Sunderland, was a free agent after his deal expired at the end of last season.
"Even though my contract was up, I always felt a part of things since we got back at the beginning of July," Gray told the club website.
"Mick is a man of his word and I always knew I was going to sign. It was making sure things were right for myself."

BBC

GRAY COMMITS TO WOLVES
http://www.sportinglife.co.uk/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/02/manual_105838.html

Quote from: kjelvi on July 30, 2008, 09:39:14
Derby will make a fresh bid to sign Marlon King on loan after his move to Hull collapsed. (Daily Star)

Hull back in for Wigan's King
Hull City boss Phil Brown hopes to wrap up the signing of Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King this weekend.
King's £3m switch from Wigan will be completed after the weekend, says The Sun.

Preston let Nicholls go

Kevin Nicholls has left Preston North End after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11697_3900607,00.html

Kanskje en av de spillerne det var knyttet størst forventning til den senere tid, men han var og er en ubrukelig spiller som til og med vil leve i skyggen til spillere som Paul Okon og Jacob Burns.

Quote from: Klausen on August 02, 2008, 22:25:58
Preston let Nicholls go
Kevin Nicholls has left Preston North End after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

NICHOLLS SET FOR HATTERS MOVE
Kevin Nicholls is set to rejoin Luton from Preston after agreeing a three-year deal with the Hatters.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/08/02/manual_225214.html

Quote from: kjelvi on July 31, 2008, 00:11:27
HARTE WOLVES DECISION SOON
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will decide whether to sign trialist Ian Harte after Saturday's pre-season friendly with Blackburn.
The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international was released by Sunderland after only one year at the Stadium of Light and played 75 minutes in the centre of midfield for Mick McCarthy's side against Walsall on Tuesday.

Harte Offered Short Term Deal
Ian Harte has been offered a short term deal by Mick McCarthy with a view to earning a longer deal. The former Leeds United, Levante and Sunderland defender has impressed during a loan spell but as Merlin says below does he want a short term deal.

http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13618_3901693&id=89

Tottenham midfielder Aaron Lennon is set to reject a move to Newcastle. (News of the World)

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Derby will make a fresh bid to sign Marlon King on loan after his move to Hull collapsed. (Daily Star)

Hull back in for Wigan's King
Hull City boss Phil Brown hopes to wrap up the signing of Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King this weekend.
King's £3m switch from Wigan will be completed after the weekend, says The Sun.

BRUCE WARNS TIGERS OVER KING DEAL
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has warned Hull counterpart Phil Brown that he is ready to pull the plug on their £2million bid to sign Marlon King.
Hull agreed a fee with Wigan for King last month, but the deal has dragged on without any successful conclusion.
The Tigers claim that the transfer has stalled because of problems at Wigan's end, but Bruce says the move has dragged on too long and he is ready to call it to a halt.
"It's not happening at the moment, so I'll probably knock the offer on the head," Bruce told the Daily Mail. "It's gone on long enough."

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Preston let Nicholls go
Kevin Nicholls has left Preston North End after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

NICHOLLS SET FOR HATTERS MOVE
Kevin Nicholls is set to rejoin Luton from Preston after agreeing a three-year deal with the Hatters.

Nicholls agrees to Luton return   

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44888000/jpg/_44888705_-3.jpg)
Nicholls is back at Luton after two years away

Midfielder Kevin Nicholls has re-joined Luton Town on a free transfer from Preston, subject to agreement from the Football League on Monday.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/7540193.stm

WALTON SET TO SIGN FOR PLYMOUTH
Plymouth are reportedly set to sign QPR midfielder Simon Walton for a club-record fee of £750,000, subject to a medical.
Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has confirmed the club are set to unveil a new player within the next 48 hours.
Boss Sturrock has been so far frustrated in his attempts to bolster his depleted squad in time for the first game of the new Championship season against Wolves on Saturday.
The club have been strongly linked with tough-tackling 20-year-old Walton, but Sturrock refused to clarify the player's identity.
The Plymouth boss said: "We have one player who has put pen-to-paper on the proviso that he passes a medical on Tuesday.

"I would like to think, before the end of the transfer window, we will have several more players coming to the football club."

HORSFIELD HANDED ROBINS CHANCE
League One outfit Cheltenham Town have taken former Birmingham and Fulham striker Geoff Horsfield on trial with a view to a permanent deal.
The 34-year-old has joined the Robins in training and could feature in a friendly against Cirencester on Tuesday evening, along with former Bristol City trainee Callum Hart.
Manager Keith Downing said: "Geoff is just training with us at the moment.
"He has not done a lot in pre-season but we're having a look at him and he is having a look at us.
"When fully fit he is a very good player so we're going to see how we get on with it."

Everton are sizing up a cut-price £1.5m deal for Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith. (Daily Star)
Everton have enquired about signing Newcastle striker Alan Smith for £1.5million. (Daily Express)

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Derby will make a fresh bid to sign Marlon King on loan after his move to Hull collapsed. (Daily Star)

Hull back in for Wigan's King
Hull City boss Phil Brown hopes to wrap up the signing of Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King this weekend.
King's £3m switch from Wigan will be completed after the weekend, says The Sun.

BRUCE WARNS TIGERS OVER KING DEAL
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has warned Hull counterpart Phil Brown that he is ready to pull the plug on their £2million bid to sign Marlon King.
Hull agreed a fee with Wigan for King last month, but the deal has dragged on without any successful conclusion.

TIGERS WAIT ON KING DEAL
Hull chairman Paul Duffen has suggested money is holding up Marlon King's move to the KC Stadium.
The Premier League new boys agreed a fee with Wigan Athletic for King last month, but have yet to finalise the deal.
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has threatened to cancel the transfer due to the delay in the striker leaving the JJB Stadium.
However, Duffen insists the issue is between King and his current club, and is hoping money is not creating the problem.
"As far as we're concerned, we've agreed everything that we can over Marlon King," Duffen told the Hull Daily Mail.
"It's a three-way situation in the transfer - one between us and Wigan, two between us and the player and, finally, between the player and Wigan.
"Two of those aspects have been agreed, but it's down to what happens between the player and Wigan now. The agent has put Wigan in a very difficult position.
"I am beginning to get the impression that the move might be driven by money more than ambition.
"At this stage, it's not clear if that's down to the agent or the player."

DERRY NAMED PALACE CAPTAIN
Shaun Derry has been confirmed as Crystal Palace's new club captain for the forthcoming season.
The former Leeds midfielder, who rejoined Palace in November last term and played a major role in helping them to the play-offs, beat off competition from the likes of Clint Hill, Matt Lawrence and Paddy McCarthy to claim the armband.
Boss Neil Warnock told the Croydon Advertiser: "Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on which way you look at it, I think we've got three or four great captains at the club.
"But I just think Shaun has been more involved off the field, I've spoken to him a few times about things and I think he is just the type that we need, particularly with the youngsters."

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HARTE WOLVES DECISION SOON
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will decide whether to sign trialist Ian Harte after Saturday's pre-season friendly with Blackburn.
The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international was released by Sunderland after only one year at the Stadium of Light and played 75 minutes in the centre of midfield for Mick McCarthy's side against Walsall on Tuesday.

Harte Offered Short Term Deal
Ian Harte has been offered a short term deal by Mick McCarthy with a view to earning a longer deal. The former Leeds United, Levante and Sunderland defender has impressed during a loan spell but as Merlin says below does he want a short term deal.

Harte turns down Wolves contract   

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44893000/jpg/_44893732_ianharte270.jpg)
Harte reached the Champions League semi-final with Leeds

Defender Ian Harte is looking for a new club after rejecting Wolves' offer of a short-term contract.
The 30-year-old spent three weeks on trial at Molineux but turned down what was thought to be a month-to-month deal with an incentive of a longer offer.
But the Republic of Ireland international has decided to try and get a better deal elsewhere.
The former Leeds left-back was released by Sunderland at the end of the 2007/08 season and is a free agent.


Harte Says No
http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13618_3937699&id=89

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WALTON SET TO SIGN FOR PLYMOUTH
Plymouth are reportedly set to sign QPR midfielder Simon Walton for a club-record fee of £750,000, subject to a medical. Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has confirmed the club are set to unveil a new player within the next 48 hours. Boss Sturrock has been so far frustrated in his attempts to bolster his depleted squad in time for the first game of the new Championship season against Wolves on Saturday.
The club have been strongly linked with tough-tackling 20-year-old Walton, but Sturrock refused to clarify the player's identity. The Plymouth boss said: "We have one player who has put pen-to-paper on the proviso that he passes a medical on Tuesday. "I would like to think, before the end of the transfer window, we will have several more players coming to the football club."

PLYMOUTH SWOOP FOR WALTON
Plymouth have completed the signing of midfielder Simon Walton from Championship rivals QPR.
The 20-year-old has agreed a four-year deal at Home Park after arriving for an undisclosed club-record fee - more than the £500,000 forked out for Steve McLean in January.
Walton arrived at Loftus Road from Charlton last summer but suffered a broken leg in pre-season which limited him to just five appearances for the Hoops.
He joined Hull on loan in January and made 10 appearances as the Tigers won promotion to the Premier League.
"Simon is a player who I have monitored for years and I feel he is the perfect person for us," Argyle boss Paul Sturrock told the club's official website.


Pilgrims fork out to get Walton
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1786_3940627,00.html

Pilgrims clinch record deal
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_3941015,00.html

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Everton are sizing up a cut-price £1.5m deal for Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith. (Daily Star)
Everton have enquired about signing Newcastle striker Alan Smith for £1.5million. (Daily Express)

Sunderland keen on £3million Smith  
Sunderland Football Club have been linked with a move for Alan Smith.

http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=188644

* Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan insists Alan Smith still has a future at the club, despite reports linking the striker with a move to Everton. (Daily Star)
* Alan Smith's £3million move to Everton moved a step closer last night when he was left out of Newcastle's side to play PSV. (Daily Star)
* KEEGAN CLEARS UP SMITH STANCE :
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/06/manual_225037.html

Crystal Palace are weighing up whether to sign midfielder John Oster after his summer release by Reading. (Various)

POTTERS MAY FIND ROLE FOR MATTEO
Dominic Matteo is poised to be offered a second chance by Stoke manager Tony Pulis.
The veteran defender was released by Pulis at the end of last season after an 18-month spell at the Britannia Stadium.
But in a bid to keep fit, the 34-year-old has been training with the Stoke squad and may now be offered a player-coach role.
"We asked Dominic to get involved with the young players and the reserves," Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke.
"He is experienced and wants to remain in the game, and we want to give him the opportunity to enjoy coaching."

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* Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan insists Alan Smith still has a future at the club, despite reports linking the striker with a move to Everton. (Daily Star)
* Alan Smith's £3million move to Everton moved a step closer last night when he was left out of Newcastle's side to play PSV. (Daily Star)

Newcastle boss Keegan cools Smith sales talk
Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan insists he's not seeking to sell striker Alan Smith.
Keegan left the combative striker out of his squad for the friendly against Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.
That sparked speculation the England international would soon be heading for the St James' Park exit door.
However, Keegan insists that he was merely resting Smith and has no plans to sell the former Manchester United forward.
"With Alan - he's got a sore ankle," he said.
"I haven't risked anyone in this game and I knew when I left him out it would cause questions, but he's got a sore ankle and I can't treat him any different to anybody else.
"You saw me bringing players off every time they get a knock.
"Every time the doctors or the physios come to me and say, 'Habib Beye - 50 minutes is enough', I've stuck with that.
"I haven't risked anybody, which I think is right and it's given me a chance to give some other people a bit of time."

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Crystal Palace are weighing up whether to sign midfielder John Oster after his summer release by Reading. (Various)

Palace move for Stoke target Oster
Stoke City are set to miss out on Reading winger John Oster.
The Welshman has been trialling with Stoke, but is now under consideration by Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock.

Quote from: kjelvi on July 22, 2008, 10:40:15
CLAPHAM LANDS SHRIMPERS TRIAL
Southend have taken Jamie Clapham on trial as they look to bolster their squad further ahead of the new League One season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Clapham

Clapham keen to earn deal: Defender training with former club Ipswich
Jamie Clapham is hoping to catch the eye of a club after linking up with Ipswich for pre-season training.
Clapham plied his trade at Portman Road between 1998 and 2003 before moving on to Birmingham.
He had further spells at Wolves, Leeds and Leicester, but was released by the Foxes at the end of last season.
The defender had a trial at Southend last month but was recently invited back to Ipswich by manager Jim Magilton.
Clapham is now optimistic that he will attract some interest so he can get his future sorted as quickly as possible.
"I have been with Ipswich for a week and I am really enjoying it," Clapham told the Evening Star.
"Hopefully I can come to the notice of a club and get fixed up for the season."

Sky

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* Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan insists Alan Smith still has a future at the club, despite reports linking the striker with a move to Everton. (Daily Star)
* Alan Smith's £3million move to Everton moved a step closer last night when he was left out of Newcastle's side to play PSV. (Daily Star)

Newcastle boss Keegan cools Smith sales talk
Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan insists he's not seeking to sell striker Alan Smith.
Keegan left the combative striker out of his squad for the friendly against Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.
That sparked speculation the England international would soon be heading for the St James' Park exit door.
However, Keegan insists that he was merely resting Smith and has no plans to sell the former Manchester United forward.
"With Alan - he's got a sore ankle," he said.

Kevin Keegan is on collision course with Mike Ashley over the sale of Alan Smith to Everton. Smith looks set to seal his £2million move to Goodison from Newcastle in the next 24 hours. But the deal has angered Keegan and Dennis Wise, who want to keep him in their threadbare squad. (The Sun)
Alan Smith was last night reeling after being caught in the crossfire of the latest power struggle at Newcastle. The striker has been stunned after the club's U-turn over his proposed £3million move to Everton.  (Daily Star)
Mike Ashley and Kevin Keegan are on collision course over Alan Smith's future at St James' Park.  (Daily Express)
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is set to incur the wrath of boss Kevin Keegan by demanding forward Alan Smith be sold to Everton. (Various)

HARDING JOINS SHRIMPERS
Southend have completed the signing of Ipswich left-back Dan Harding on a six-month loan deal
The 24-year-old has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at Portman Road since joining from Leeds and has opted for a move to Roots Hall in order to get regular football.
He will be with the League One side until January 1 2009.

Striker Elding keen to prove worth
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/crewealex/Crewe-Alex-Striker-Elding-keen-prove-worth/article-258140-detail/article.html

...But Wise's imminent departure from the fallen Yorkshire giants cost Elding dearly and he discovered he was persona non gratia once Gary McAllister had taken a grip of the reins.
"As I signed Gary McAllister came in and that killed me in a way," admitted Elding, "but that is football and these things happen.
"Leeds are a massive club and every player dreams of playing for a club like that. My family are Leeds fans and it was a pleasure to run out at Elland Road as it is a fantastic ground.
"But there is no point in dwelling on things as I want to play football and that is the reason I've come here."....


Evergreen Speed in no rush to hang up his playing boots
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/football/Evergreen-Speed-in-no-rush.4374133.jp

Transfers - August 2008   

The transfer window is open until midnight on 31 August 2008.  

11/8: John Oster [unattached - Crystal Palace]
8/8: Dan Harding [Ipswich - Southend] Loan
6/8: Simon Walton [QPR - Plymouth Argyle] Undisclosed

Wigan's Marlon King is set to sign for Hull City and could feature in the Tigers' opening Premier League game with Fulham. (Hull Daily Mail)


Alan Smith Joins Joe Cole In Villa Transfer Links
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=508923

Everton's hopes of signing Alan Smith hang in the balance but David Moyes hopes to push through deals for Stephen M'Bia and Vagner Love. (The Times)


Aston Villa have renewed their interest in Newcastle midfielder James Milner who is valued at £6m. (Daily Mail)


Interviewer: "Your only major summer signing is Jon Harley from Burnley. How does he fit into your line-up?" Aidy Boothroyd: "Well he's a footballer."
Aidy Boothroyd is finally coming to terms with the logistics of the game.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/7556351.stm

Marlon King has taken the first step towards being Hull’s record buy. (The Sun)
Hull have solved their striker crisis by signing Marlon King on loan. (Daily Mirror og Daily Star)

Paul Ince is ready to hand Robbie Fowler a Blackburn contract. (The Sun)

Kevin Keegan is facing another battle with the Newcastle hierarchy in his bid to keep James Milner at St James's Park. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa last night made a £9million offer for Newcastle winger James Milner. (Daily Mail)

£6million United ace set for Aston Villa?
http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=188997

Everton boss David Moyes may try to rush a move through for Alan Smith.  (Daily Mirror)

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Marlon King has taken the first step towards being Hull’s record buy. (The Sun)
Hull have solved their striker crisis by signing Marlon King on loan. (Daily Mirror og Daily Star)

HULL CONFIDENT OF QUICK KING DEAL

Hull remain confident of landing Wigan forward Marlon King on loan in time for Saturday's opening Premier League encounter with Fulham.
The Tigers are desperate to bolster their attacking options ahead of the KC Stadium clash with Roy Hodgson's men and see the Wigan striker as the ideal candidate.
The former Watford playeris likely to join on loan until January with a view to a permanent switch and was at the club on Wednesday to undergo a medical.
"Medicals don't take 10 minutes these days and we have to wait 24 hours for the results," chairman Paul Duffen told the Hull Daily Mail.
"However, we expect the formalities to be completed in time for him to be available for selection for the Fulham match."

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Marlon King has taken the first step towards being Hull’s record buy. (The Sun)
Hull have solved their striker crisis by signing Marlon King on loan. (Daily Mirror og Daily Star)

HULL CONFIDENT OF QUICK KING DEAL
Hull remain confident of landing Wigan forward Marlon King on loan in time for Saturday's opening Premier League encounter with Fulham.

King completes loan move to Hull 

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King joined Wigan from Watford in January for £5m

Premier League newcomers Hull have signed Wigan striker Marlon King on a season-long loan arrangement.
The two clubs had agreed an undisclosed fee for the 28-year-old but the deal could not be completed.
The Jamaica international completed a medical with the club on Wednesday and is likely to be unveiled on Thursday.
He is Hull's eighth new signing ahead of the season, with Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner, who had been on loan, sealing a permanent move to the Tigers.
Gardner and King will bring much-needed experience to the Hull side.
But King will not be able to face the Latics in either game this season, in accordance with Premier League rules regarding loan deals. 
The former Leeds, Barnet, Gillingham and Nottingham Forest forward joined Wigan for £5m from Watford shortly before the close of the January transfer market.
He featured in 15 league games for the north west club, scoring one goal.
Wigan boss Steve Bruce said: "We wish Marlon all the best. He is a good pro and he made a contribution last season.
"He has worked hard in pre-season and has made an impact but he has chosen to move on for the time being."
Brown has had a busy summer in the transfer market at they prepare for their first season in the top flight.
Peter Halmosi, George Boateng, Tony Warner, Bernard Mendy, Geovanni and Craig Fagan have already arrived at the club.

Blackburn are ready to offer striker Robbie Fowler a short-term deal after including him in their team photograph. (The Sun)

KING EAGER TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION
Marlon King is determined to hit the ground running for Hull on Saturday to prove a point to parent club Wigan and opponents Fulham.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/15/SOCCER_Hull_King.html
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Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has turned down Aston Villa's £9m bid for James Milner. (Daily Mirror)

KEEGAN: NO MILNER SALE
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/16/SOCCER_Newcastle_Keegan.html

Robbie Fowler will complete his return to the Premier League by signing a short-term contract with Blackburn today. (The Sun)
Striker Robbie Fowler has been offered a six-month pay-as-you-play deal by Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince. (Various)

ROVERS TO DEAL IN FOWLER
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/18/manual_090802.html

Goal-shy Norwich again struggled to score, sparking rumours they could be set to sign veteran Dutch striker Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink. (Daily Star)

England coach Fabio Capello will assess his squad on Monday and is set to name Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand as his captain. (Daily Telegraph)

Kenton trains with Robins: Defender looking for new club after leaving Leeds

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Bristol City have handed a trial to former Leeds United defender Darren Kenton.
The 29-year-old was released by Leeds at the end of last season after only moving to Elland Road from Leicester City in January.
He has now pitched up at Ashton Gate as Robins manager Gary Johnson looks for extra defensive cover following an injury to Jamie McCombe.
Johnson has already brought in Andy Webster on loan from Rangers and gave Kenton a chance to impress in Monday's reserve game with Forest Green Rovers.
"It came to our attention that Darren was unattached and we'll have a look at him at Forest Green," Johnson told the club's official website.

Sky

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Everton boss David Moyes may try to rush a move through for Alan Smith.  (Daily Mirror)

Former Manchester United star on Moyes radar
Everton Football Club have not yet given up on Alan Smith.
http://www.fansfc.com/frontpage/frontpagenews.asp?newsid=189190

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Goal-shy Norwich again struggled to score, sparking rumours they could be set to sign veteran Dutch striker Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink. (Daily Star)

HASSELBAINK EYEING ONE MORE YEAR
Veteran striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink thinks he has one more year of professional football in him.
The 36-year-old is currently without a club after leaving Cardiff, but is training with Norwich in a bid to improve match fitness.
Canaries boss Glenn Roeder has gone public with his desire to sign a striker, although former Leeds and Chelsea striker Hasselbaink claims he is just working on his fitness and not a deal at Carrow Road.
"I'm just training there at the moment to keep myself fit," he told Sky Sports on his Norwich stay.
"I would like to play another year, but at the moment I've not had a pre-season and I've missed out on a lot of football so I'm just keeping myself fit."

Cardiff City are eyeing Fulham striker David Healy.
The Northern Ireland international is struggling to win a place in manager Roy Hodgson's plans and could drop into the Championship for regular football.

Sunderland are also interested in Mikael Silvestre, while moves for Fulham striker David Healy, Sheffield United front man James Beattie and West Ham centre-back Anton Ferdinand are also expected. (The Independent)
Roy Keane is set to beat Kevin Keegan in the race to land £2.5m-rated Fulham striker David Healy. (Daily Star)

Martin O'Neill is also set to up his bid for Newcastle's James Milner to £9m after already having a £7m bid rejected. (The Sun)

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Roy Keane has also stepped up his pursuit of Blackburn's Benni McCarthy and David Healy from Fulham. (Daily Mail)
Fulham striker Eddie Johnson is line for a loan switch to Cardiff after the Championship side failed in a similar bid to sign team-mate David Healy. (Daily Star)

Sunderland submit bid for Healy 
Sunderland have made an offer for Fulham striker David Healy, according to the player's agent.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/7573576.stm

HEALY FUELS TRANSFER TALK
Northern Ireland striker David Healy has admitted he could be set for a move away from Fulham.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/21/SOCCER_N_Ireland_Healy.html

HODGSON: SUNDERLAND MEDICAL FOR HEALY
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed striker David Healy is due to undergo a medical at Sunderland on Thursday.
Healy has been offered an escape route by the Blacks Cats - who are managed by hisformer Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane - after failing to establish himself at Fulham.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/21/SOCCER_Fulham.html

Keane closes in on Healy signing
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/7573576.stm

Manchester United have stunned Hull City by snapping up Nick Barmby's 14-year-old son from under their noses. (Daily Mail)
Man Utd nick Barmby Jr from under Hull noses:
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=108182


Kevin Keegan will tell Newcastle's powerbrokers on Wednesday that he must be able to keep both Michael Owen and Aston Villa target James Milner. (Daily Mail)

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Transfers - August 2008   
The transfer window is open until midnight on 31 August 2008.  

11/8: John Oster [unattached - Crystal Palace]
8/8: Dan Harding [Ipswich - Southend] Loan
6/8: Simon Walton [QPR - Plymouth Argyle] Undisclosed

11/8: Leandre Griffit [IF Elfsborg - Crystal Palace] Free
14/8: Marlon King [Wigan - Hull] Season-long loan
21/8: David Healy [Fulham - Sunderland] Undisclosed

Blackburn must bid £6m if they hope to land Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant. (News Of The World)
Jermaine Pennant has pleaded with Rafa Benitez not to sell him. (The People).

James Milner is demanding a pay rise at Newcastle. (The People)

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Blackburn must bid £6m if they hope to land Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant. (News Of The World)
Jermaine Pennant has pleaded with Rafa Benitez not to sell him. (The People).

PENNANT WANTS TO STAY
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live_feed/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/24/manual_115055.html&ID=

Aston Villa will abandon a £9million bid for James Milner unless the Newcastle midfielder's future is resolved today. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa are set to abandon their £9m bid for James Milner unless Newcastle are prepared to sell the midfielder - who is demanding a new contract - immediately. (Daily Mail)

Roy Keane: - Brian Clough var definitivt den beste manageren jeg har spilt under. Det er det ingen tvil om

http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/england/article2166262.ece

Milner til Aston Villa?

http://football-corner.blogspot.com/2008/08/united-star-hands-in-transfer-request.html

Neste stopp blir hjem til Leeds en gang ;)

  David Healy har akkurat skåra seiersmålet for Sunderland mot Nottingham Forest i Carling Cup. Sånn bare for å ha nevnt det.....
  Og etterpå presterer han ei tofotstakling som ga gult kort, men som egentlig var svært nær det røde.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan could seek showdown talks with executive director Dennis Wise if midfielder James Milner is sold to Aston Villa. (The Sun)
Martin O’Neill planning a £10 million swoop to land Newcastle’s James Milner. (Daily Express)
Wantaway winger James Milner will quit Newcastle for Aston Villa despite Kevin Keegan claiming he is running out of players. (Daily Star)



KEEGAN WANTS MILNER TO STAY
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/28/manual_090611.html

Villa sign Milner from Newcastle 
Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger James Milner from Newcastle for a fee reported to be around £10m.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/7587996.stm


Leeds cash in on Milner move
Leeds United are set to land a seven-figure cash bonus after James Milner completed his move from Newcastle United to Aston Villa.
The midfielder signed for Villa today in a deal worth around £10million after requesting a transfer out of St James' Park, and the move has activated a sell-on clause drawn up when Milner left Leeds for Newcastle in 2004.
The Elland Road club are expected to receive in excess of £1million for the 22-year-old, who made 54 appearances for Leeds after graduating from the club's academy. (YEP)

Adam Johnson has sparked a 12-man Championship chase by telling Gareth Southgate he is not prepared for another season on the sidelines at Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)

PULIS REFUSES TO RULE OUT REDS DUO
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has refused to rule out swoops for Liverpool's Sami Hyypia and Jermaine Pennant as he lines up his final summer deals.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/28/manual_140827.html

Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is a target of Blackburn boss Paul Ince, who may try and seal a deal before Monday's deadline. (Daily Mirror)

Quote from: kjelvi on August 24, 2008, 00:23:36

Quote from: kjelvi on August 12, 2008, 18:46:02
Transfers - August 2008   
The transfer window is open until midnight on 31 August 2008.  

11/8: John Oster [unattached - Crystal Palace]
8/8: Dan Harding [Ipswich - Southend] Loan
6/8: Simon Walton [QPR - Plymouth Argyle] Undisclosed

11/8: Leandre Griffit [IF Elfsborg - Crystal Palace] Free
14/8: Marlon King [Wigan - Hull] Season-long loan
21/8: David Healy [Fulham - Sunderland] Undisclosed

29/8: James Milner [Newcastle - Aston Villa] £12m
29/8: Tom Taiwo [Chelsea - Port Vale] Loan

Stoke are closing in on the £4million capture of Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant. Talks reached an advanced stage on Saturday night, with Potters’ gaffer Tony Pulis near to tempting the winger, 25, from Anfield ahead of Blackburn.  (News of the World)

Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is learning Hebrew as he goes to Israel on holiday every year and is considering settling there when he retires. (The People)

David Moyes is battling to seal a £3million swoop for Newcastle misfit Alan Smith ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. (Daily Star)

Etter å ha vokst opp i Peckham vil Rio Ferdinand altså i sin alderdom bo på den roligere Vestbredden eller Gazastripen. ???

Everton hope to complete a £3m deal to sign 27-year-old Newcastle striker Alan Smith. (Various)
Everton plan to complete the signing of Alan Smith today in a £3million deal. (The Sun)
Everton plan to complete the signing of Newcastle striker Alan Smith today in a £3m deal. (Daily Mirror)

Jermaine Pennant has been warned by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez that he will be left in the reserves if he does not join Stoke City for £5m. (Daily Mail)

Peter Reid will be unveiled as the manager of Thailand today, charged with the task of helping them reach the next World Cup. (Daily Mail)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 01, 2008, 20:41:10
Everton hope to complete a £3m deal to sign 27-year-old Newcastle striker Alan Smith. (Various)
Everton plan to complete the signing of Alan Smith today in a £3million deal. (The Sun)
Everton plan to complete the signing of Newcastle striker Alan Smith today in a £3m deal. (Daily Mirror)

Sky Sports News say Alan Smith will not be joining Everton and will be staying at Newcastle.

Ex-Leeds United player Dougie Freedman joined Southend United on a free transfer from Crystal Palace last night.
The striker played a key role for the Whites last season but the Elland Road club decided against signing the player on permanent terms. (YEP)



Southend complete Freedman swoop   

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Freedman started his career with Barnet

Southend have completed the signing of veteran Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old has signed a two-year contract, with an option for a third, at Roots Hall.
Freedman, who finished last season on loan at Leeds, was told he was free to leave the Eagles by boss Neil Warnock after completing his testimonial year.


BBC

Trist at Freedman går til en av opprykkskandidatene. Forundrer meg ikke om han skyter Southend til opprykk.

auren

synes det er dårlig at leeds ikke signet dougie, han betydde mye de kampene han spilte for leeds :-X

Robbie Fowler saw his dramatic bid to rejoin Cardiff turned down. (The Sun)

Er ikke Fowler under kontrakt med Cardiff. Da kan de ikke nekte ham dette

Quote from: h.b on September 02, 2008, 10:31:18
Er ikke Fowler under kontrakt med Cardiff. Da kan de ikke nekte ham dette

Terminated.
Sutrer nå pga ingen spilletid i Rovers. Sa seg villig til å gå tilbake til Cardiff, som ikke vil ha han!

For så vidt registert ellers, men hører også hjemme her:

Former Leeds United pair favourites for Newcastle United

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Gus Poyet and Dennis Wise

Bookies have installed former Leeds United pair Dennis Wise and Gus Poyet favourites to take over at Newcastle following Kevin Keegan's suprise departure.
Sky Bet made Wise 5-2 favourite for the hotseat.
Wise's 15-month reign as Elland Road manager officially ended in January after he accepted the chance to join Keegan's management team at St James' Park.
Wise was named by United chairman Ken Bates as the permanent replacement for Kevin Blackwell following the unsuccessful reign of John Carver as caretaker manager.
Leeds were relegated from the Championship last summer at the end of Wis and Poyet's first season with the duo initially unpopular with Elland Road fans.
But an impressive series of results at the start of last season which saw United overcome a fifteen point deficit saw opinions change.
It is not yet clear whether Keegan was sacked or resigned.
Keegan and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley are understood to have clashed over the club's transfer policy and the decision to try and sell controversial midfielder Joey Barton.
After announcing the sale of England Under 21 captain James Milner last week, Keegan called on Newcastle supporters to judge him and the club after the closure of the transfer window.
Keegan was appointed Newcastle manager for a second time on January 16 after the sacking of Sam Allardyce.
Following a glittering playing career with Liverpool, Newcastle and England he retired from playing in 1984.
Keegan returned to the game as Newcastle boss in 1992 before also going on to manage Fulham, England and Manchester City.
He went back to St James' Park earlier this year but was thought to be unhappy with restructuring at the club which saw Dennis Wise appointed as executive director (football).
Keegan recently claimed Milner would not be sold - only for the midfielder to join Aston Villa in a £12million deal.
But having been unable to add to the signings of Argentinian pair Fabricio Coloccini and Jonas Gutierrez with several big-name stars Keegan is believed to have become disillusioned with his lot at Newcastle.

YEP

Tottenham assistant coach Gus Poyet is the bookies' favourite to get the Magpies job. (The Daily Telegraph).
But Tottenham have warned Newcastle to keep their hands off Poyet, insisting he is on a long contract at White Hart Lane. (Sun)
Tottenham have warned Newcastle to keep their hands off Gus Poyet. (The Sun)

SPURS CONFIDENT POYET WOULD STAY
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/05/SOCCER_Tottenham.html

Alan Shearer has branded Dennis Wise's role at Newcastle "dangerous". (Daily Mirror)

WISE MOVES PUT OFF SHEARER:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/05/SOCCER_Newcastle_Shearer.html

Robbie Keane insists he is not worried by his failure to score for Liverpool since his £20.3m move from Tottenham. (Daily Star)

Ipswich want to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, 21, on loan deal. (News of the World)

Gus Poyet will be offered the chance to fill the void left by Kevin Keegan. (Sunday Mirror)
Gus Poyet is Newcastle's top choice to replace Kevin Keegan. (Sunday Star)

Winger Jermaine Pennant is heading for a contract row with Liverpool. (The People)

Kevin Keegan is ready to call two star witnesses if he is taken to court for quitting Newcastle: Mike Ashley and Dennis Wise. (Daily Star)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 07, 2008, 11:20:15
Ipswich want to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, 21, on loan deal. (News of the World)

Gus Poyet will be offered the chance to fill the void left by Kevin Keegan. (Sunday Mirror)
Gus Poyet is Newcastle's top choice to replace Kevin Keegan. (Sunday Star)

Winger Jermaine Pennant is heading for a contract row with Liverpool. (The People)

Vidaresalsklausul på Poyet? ::)

Gus Poyet is on the brink of becoming Newcastle boss. (The Sun)
Tottenham assistant manager Gus Poyet is on the brink of becoming Newcastle's new manager after the 40-year-old Uruguayan met club officials in London. (The Sun)

Sir Alex Ferguson put a question mark over Liverpool's big-money purchase of Robbie Keane. (The Sun)

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell wants to sign Middlesbrough and England under-21 winger Adam Johnson. (Daily Express)
Sheffield United are trying to sign Middlesbrough and England under-21 winger Adam Johnson on loan. (Daily Star)

Newcastle have not been put off by Gus Poyet's commitment to Tottenham. (Daily Mail)Gus Poyet will make Newcastle wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Star)
Tottenham's assistant coach Gus Poyet has ruled out any chance of him becoming Newcastle's new manager. (Various)
Or, Poyet has been in talks with Newcastle but will make them wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Express)
Poyet is reluctant to go to St James' Park because he is aware of the hostility between Magpies fans and the Newcastle hierarchy. (Independent)

Robbie Fowler has failed in a bid to join Norwegian champions Brann Bergen because of his excessive wage demands (Daily Mirror)
Robbie Fowler is ready to sign a three-month contract at Blackburn after agreeing a pay-as-you-play deal. (Daily Star)
The 33-year-old Fowler has already been offered a three-month deal by Rovers. (Daily Telegraph)

Robbie Keane has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson's jibe over the Irishman's £20million move to Liverpool. (The Sun)

Ipswich are keen to bring Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson to Portman Road on loan. (The Sun)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 10, 2008, 09:39:08
Newcastle have not been put off by Gus Poyet's commitment to Tottenham. (Daily Mail)Gus Poyet will make Newcastle wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Star)
Tottenham's assistant coach Gus Poyet has ruled out any chance of him becoming Newcastle's new manager. (Various)
Or, Poyet has been in talks with Newcastle but will make them wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Express)
Poyet is reluctant to go to St James' Park because he is aware of the hostility between Magpies fans and the Newcastle hierarchy. (Independent)

Poyet rubbishes claim
http://www.thepress.co.uk/sport/lufc/3661078.Poyet_rubbishes_claim/

Mike Ashley last night told Dennis Wise: "Save my skin and get me a new manager by Friday." (The Sun)


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SPRING WANTS BLADES STAY
Sheffield United's on-loan midfielder Matthew Spring is keen to land a permanent deal at Bramall Lane, with his future at Luton looking bleak.
The 28-year-old moved to the Blades on loan in the summer, with the offer of a step up to the Championship too good to turn down.
He told skysports.com: "I got the opportunity to come to Sheffield from Luton and I couldn't turn the chance down.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/11/manual_104027.html


Stags Appoint Operations Director
The former head of customer services and membership at Leeds United John Hemmingham has been appointed operations director at Mansfield Town.
http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13770_4130528&id=51


Former Leeds United winger Aaron Lennon is on a shortlist of players who will be targeted by Real Madrid in January, according to reports today. Lennon is currently on the books of Tottenham Hotspur, who he joined from Leeds in 2005. (YEP)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 10, 2008, 09:39:08
Robbie Fowler has failed in a bid to join Norwegian champions Brann Bergen because of his excessive wage demands (Daily Mirror)
Robbie Fowler is ready to sign a three-month contract at Blackburn after agreeing a pay-as-you-play deal. (Daily Star)
The 33-year-old Fowler has already been offered a three-month deal by Rovers. (Daily Telegraph)

Free agent star set to sign pay-as-you-play deal
Former Liverpool, Manchester City, Leeds United and Cardiff City striker Robbie Fowler is set to agree a pay-as-you-play deal with Blackburn Rovers and could be in the squad to face Arsenal at Ewood Park this weekend.
The 33-year-old has been training with Rovers ever since his former Liverpool team-mate Paul Ince took over as manager.
Blackburn chairman John Williams said they hoped to agree a three-month deal by the end of the week.
Williams told PA Sport: "We have agreed in principle a three-month pay-as-you-play deal and we hope to have it tied up by the end of the week.
"If we go ahead on that basis and get it registered, then if the manager wants him he would be able to be in the squad against Arsenal on Saturday."
Fowler is currently a free agent after leaving Cardiff during the summer.

lep.co.uk

Ashley will choose between Gus Poyet and Paul Ince to become Newcastle's new manager. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham's reserve team coach Clive Allen does not believe Gus Poyet will become the new manager at Newcastle because he is happy being Juande Ramos' assistant at White Hart Lane. (Press Association)

POYET WILL STAY, INSISTS ALLEN
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/13/SOCCER_Tottenham_Allen.html

Robson: Wise Not Suitable Choice
Former Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson has voiced his concerns over the possible appointment of Dennis Wise as Kevin Keegan's successor.
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=864062

Director of football Dennis Wise and managing director Derek Llambias will also leave the Magpies once owner Mike Ashley finds a new buyer. (The Times)

En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/leeds/Former-Leeds-United-striker-retires.4492410.jp

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/leeds/Former-Leeds-United-striker-retires.4492410.jp

Former Leeds United striker retires from football                                 

JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 36.
The Holland international scored 34 goals in 69 games between 1997 and 1999 while playing for Leeds United, before moving to Atletico Madrid. 
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                             Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retires
He later returned to England to play for Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic, playing another 219 times and scoring 95 goals.
Hasselbaink finished his career with Cardiff City.
He made 23 appearances for Holland, scoring nine goals.
For more on this story read Tuesday's Yorkshire Post.

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

Quote from: kjelvi on September 15, 2008, 16:22:33

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

Heilt einig!

Huckerby thrilling San Jose - and MLS - fans

Don't tell Glenn Roeder this, but Darren Huckerby has arguably made the biggest impact of any summer transfer window signing in MLS.
Unlike many English players before him, including Steve Guppy, Ian Woan, Chris Woods and Steve Howey, Huckerby seems right at home in MLS. The style of play and tactical acumen of MLS is completely different than the English Championship or Premier League.
Despite this, Huckerby has fit in wide on the left side for San Jose comfortably. Not only has he fit right in but his enthusiasm for football has been contagious. San Jose now looks like a spirited team, not the bunch that was playing for consistent nil-all scorelines earlier in the season.
The injury to American midfielder Ramiro Corrales, whose experience and leadership helped keep San Jose afloat earlier in the season, could have ended the Earthquakes season. But Saturday night’s superb match-winner from Huckerby against Kansas City and the fiery leadership he has shown especially since Corrales' injury means that the Quakes have perhaps the greatest X-factor MLS has to offer.

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4 mål + 4 assistent på 8 kamper for Huck!

http://sjearthquakes.mlsnet.com/players/bio.jsp?team=t110&player=huckerby_d&playerId=huc355963&statType=current

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Quote from: Kjell Skjerven on September 15, 2008, 19:23:12

Quote from: kjelvi on September 15, 2008, 16:22:33

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

Heilt einig!

Den grådige drittsekken var vel heller Danny Mills et symbol på, som 4 år etter sin Leeds-karriere fortsatt ble lønnet av klubben.

"Jimmy" nevnte bare en sum i forhandlingene. Leeds takket nei, dermed bye-bye! Seth Johnson derimot fikk ja til 60% av JFH's lønnsforslag. Seth fikk det og hva bidro han med???

Grådighetskulturen startet kanskje med JFH, men alle med unntak av Smith og Matteo fra laget som dominerte rett etter årtusenskiftet var vel grådige drittsekker!

:'(

Gtunnen til at Danny Mills har fått lønn over 4 år etter han "forlot" klubben er fordi han har godt med på å utsette endel av utbetalingene. Danny Mills gjorde det eneste riktige for han.

Pr. dags dato er han klubbløs og arbeidsledig, det ville vært direkte dumt av han og si fra seg mange millioner kroner fra tiden i Leeds med tanke på at han kanskje må legge opp i nær framtid

Sheffield United are set to snap up Irish ace Ian Harte, who is training with the team after being released by Sunderland in June. (Daily Star)


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Blades hit by Spring injury blow   
Sheffield United midfielder Matthew Spring has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing ankle ligaments in a training session.
The 28-year-old is yet to start a league game for the Championship side after joining the Blades on a season long loan deal from Luton.
Blades manager Kevin Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield: "Matt went over on his ankle in training last week.
"It looks quite severe, I am hoping he will be back in three or four weeks."


Former Huddersfield manager Andy Ritchie and Grimsby assistant manager Stuart Watkiss are the early favourites to replace Alan Buckley at Blundell Park. (Daily Mail)

Quote from: Promotion 2010 on September 15, 2008, 21:13:12

Quote from: Kjell Skjerven on September 15, 2008, 19:23:12

Quote from: kjelvi on September 15, 2008, 16:22:33

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

Heilt einig!

JFH står for meg som en jæ..lig god spiss og jeg nøt hver kamp jeg fikk bivåne med han på laget. Scoret mål fra de utroligste posisjoner og var en kraftkar med et særdeles tungt og godt skudd.
Yorkshire Post omtaler JFH som en ''Leeds Hero'' og vi bør vel alle huske han for nettopp dette. At han var grådig kan ingen laste han for og det er vide kjent at det var flere ufine trekk i forhandlingene mellom Ridsræva og spillerens agent.
Grådigheten florerer i PL og har gjort det i 15 år nå, en kan lure på hvor dette skal ende, flytter vel hele serien til Dubai innen vi når dette nivået. I mellomtiden koser vi oss med L1 dette året og CCC neste år og håper på masse peng fra en engelsk investor i løpet av denne tid ;) MOT


Den grådige drittsekken var vel heller Danny Mills et symbol på, som 4 år etter sin Leeds-karriere fortsatt ble lønnet av klubben.

"Jimmy" nevnte bare en sum i forhandlingene. Leeds takket nei, dermed bye-bye! Seth Johnson derimot fikk ja til 60% av JFH's lønnsforslag. Seth fikk det og hva bidro han med???

Grådighetskulturen startet kanskje med JFH, men alle med unntak av Smith og Matteo fra laget som dominerte rett etter årtusenskiftet var vel grådige drittsekker!

:'(

http://www.leedsunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=407310

Ser at Lennon skal være aktuell for Real Madrid, noen som vet om det finnes noen sell-on-clause på han? Hadde gjort seg med f.eks 20% av £15 mill hvis han havner i Real......

Halle gir seg i Viking
Gunnar Halle kommer ikke til å fornye sin kontrakt som assistenttrener i Viking etter inneværende sesong.
Det medfører at Uwe Rösler nå er ute på jakt etter en ny assistent i Stavangerklubben. Gunnar Halle har vært assistent for Uwe Rösler siden 2005-sesongen, da de overtok Lillestrøm sammen. Han ønsker ikke å kommentere avgjørelsen, men sier han skal ha et møte med Viking-direktør Egil Østenstad onsdag.
http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/tippeligaen/article2220122.ece

Quote from: kjelvi on September 16, 2008, 09:36:53
Former Huddersfield manager Andy Ritchie and Grimsby assistant manager Stuart Watkiss are the early favourites to replace Alan Buckley at Blundell Park. (Daily Mail)

RITCHIE INTERESTED IN MARINERS POST
Andy Ritchie has confirmed he would be interested in succeeding Alan Buckley as Grimsby boss and is keen on a return to football management.
Ritchie, however, has played down national media reports linking him with the vacant post at Blundell Park following Buckley's departure on Monday, but admits he would seriously consider an approach from the Mariners.
The former Oldham, Barnsley and Huddersfield manager is currently forging a media career and is one of several candidates - along with the likes of Richard O'Kelly and Stuart Watkiss - tipped to take charge at Grimsby.
"I'm obviously pleased to be linked with the job but I haven't heard anything, whether I will do in the next few days I don't know," said Ritchie. "I certainly haven't applied for the job.
"I haven't had any contact with them so I don't know where the story has come from to be fair.
"At the minute I'm doing a lot of media stuff, but I'd certainly consider it. At some stage I would definitely be keen on a return to management."

CRAINEY ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
Blackpool's Stephen Crainey is hoping to be back in action in less than the estimated six weeks after making good progress from groin surgery.
The 27-year-old left-back has been unable to play any part in the Tangerines' campaign so far, and having also missed the back end of last season with a knee injury, the Scotsman is hoping that his latest operation will finally see and end to his injury woes.
Crainey told the club's official website: "Hopefully it went well. I've been able to go straight onto the bike and doing some really light stuff so I'm delighted with that because I thought I would have been struggling for a week or two.
"They said six to eight weeks but different people react differently and I'm hoping the lower end of that scale to be honest.
"I just need to take it day-by-day and hopefully keep progressing as well as I am now."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Crainey
http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10432~6824,00.html

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Quote from: kjelvi on August 14, 2008, 14:50:34

Quote from: kjelvi on August 14, 2008, 12:53:27

Quote from: kjelvi on August 13, 2008, 09:46:18
Marlon King has taken the first step towards being Hull’s record buy. (The Sun)
Hull have solved their striker crisis by signing Marlon King on loan. (Daily Mirror og Daily Star)

HULL CONFIDENT OF QUICK KING DEAL
Hull remain confident of landing Wigan forward Marlon King on loan in time for Saturday's opening Premier League encounter with Fulham.

King completes loan move to Hull 

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King joined Wigan from Watford in January for £5m

Premier League newcomers Hull have signed Wigan striker Marlon King on a season-long loan arrangement.
The two clubs had agreed an undisclosed fee for the 28-year-old but the deal could not be completed.
The Jamaica international completed a medical with the club on Wednesday and is likely to be unveiled on Thursday.

Hull have signed Marlon King from Wigan permanently in a £3million deal. (Daily Star)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 10, 2008, 10:44:48

Quote from: kjelvi on September 10, 2008, 09:39:08
Newcastle have not been put off by Gus Poyet's commitment to Tottenham. (Daily Mail)Gus Poyet will make Newcastle wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Star)
Tottenham's assistant coach Gus Poyet has ruled out any chance of him becoming Newcastle's new manager. (Various)
Or, Poyet has been in talks with Newcastle but will make them wait before deciding if he wants to take over from Kevin Keegan. (Daily Express)
Poyet is reluctant to go to St James' Park because he is aware of the hostility between Magpies fans and the Newcastle hierarchy. (Independent)

Poyet rubbishes claim
http://www.thepress.co.uk/sport/lufc/3661078.Poyet_rubbishes_claim/

NEWCASTLE IN A BIT OF A MESS - POYET
Gus Poyet insists Newcastle United is 'not the right place' to take his first steps into management in his own right.
The former Chelsea midfielder has previously been the assistant to Newcastle's executive director (football) Dennis Wise at Swindon Town and Leeds United.
Poyet is currently Juande Ramos' No.2 at Tottenham Hotspur, but had been the favourite to succeed Kevin Keegan at St James' Park.
He admitted last week that he is happy at Spurs and was not worrying about the speculation surrounding his future.
The Uruguayan is good friends with Wise and Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez, but believes the Magpies are in a 'mess'.
"It's easy (to speculate) as Dennis is there and Tony Jimenez, who is my best friend in England, it's too easy," Poyet told Sky Sports.
"I think it's a little bit of a mess there at the moment, so it's not the right place for me.
"It's a great job and I would like to manage one day, but it's not the right time now."

Quote from: MartinR on September 15, 2008, 14:28:29

Quote from: pedro on September 15, 2008, 14:13:51
En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/leeds/Former-Leeds-United-striker-retires.4492410.jp

Former Leeds United striker retires from football                                 
JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 36.
The Holland international scored 34 goals in 69 games between 1997 and 1999 while playing for Leeds United, before moving to Atletico Madrid. 

Middlesbrough connection takes Hasselbaink to McClaren's FC Twente
Former Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren is adding his ex-striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to his backroom team at FC Twente.
"Hasselbaink has long been thinking about a career in training," his agent Humphrey Nijman told Voetbal International.
Nijman revealed that Hasselbaink was even offered the chance of taking a manager's job in England last season.
"He was approached about a manager's job in England last year, but he eventually opted for something else - but he is seriously interested."

David O'Leary has been offered a temporary coaching role at Newcastle. (The Sun)

David O'Leary could take temporary charge of Newcastle while the club sorts out its future. (The Sun)

Quote from: kjelvi on September 18, 2008, 09:48:19
David O'Leary has been offered a temporary coaching role at Newcastle. (The Sun)

David O'Leary could take temporary charge of Newcastle while the club sorts out its future. (The Sun)

O'Leary in Toon

DAVID O’LEARY last night offered to help steady the ship at Newcastle.
Toon managing director Derek Llambias has been told to seek out bosses willing to take temporary charge while takeover searches continue.
O’Leary, invited by pal Llambias to the Arsenal clash, has been out of work since leaving Aston Villa two years ago.
And a close pal of the Irishman said: “David is desperate to get back into football and would jump at the chance.”

The Sun

Quote from: kjelvi on September 18, 2008, 09:54:21

Quote from: kjelvi on September 18, 2008, 09:48:19
David O'Leary has been offered a temporary coaching role at Newcastle. (The Sun)
David O'Leary could take temporary charge of Newcastle while the club sorts out its future. (The Sun)

O'Leary in Toon
DAVID O’LEARY last night offered to help steady the ship at Newcastle.

Særdeles løst rykte, men likevel...
Har har vi to aktører som virkelig 'fortjener' hverandre.
Skulle det bli noe - dette vil ikke ende bra. Nesten slik at man håper at det er noe i rykjtet.

Nå er Bakke skadet igjen, lårskaden han pådro seg for ei stund var ikke leget skikkelig, så han fikk føling med skaden når han trente på tirsdag.

Fascinert over hvor dårlig den mannen er skrudd sammen! "Normale" folk sliter ofte med de samme skadene, dårlige knær, ymse strekker eller lignende. Men Bakke sliter jo ikke med den samme skaden, det er jo noe nytt hver eneste gang han er skadet!

Zola: I was surprised Wise quit Leeds

Gianfranco Zola takes charge of West Ham tomorrow admitting he is surprised that former Chelsea team-mate Dennis Wise left his job at Leeds United for Newcastle.
Wise quit as manager of League One Leeds in January to become director of football for the Magpies, now a club in crisis.
Zola expects his former Stamford Bridge skipper to attend the game, and he admitted: "I'm looking forward to seeing him.
"He was my skipper for many years and I always respected him.
"He is a good man, although some people don't like him. But when he was with us he was always positive.
Zola did admit he was surprised Wise gave up a managerial job at Leeds for a behind-the-scenes role at Newcastle.
He said: "I don't know what he is doing there. He is probably tackling someone on the board.
"I was quite surprised because I know he was enjoying management."

Quote from: Sleivind on September 18, 2008, 12:10:22
Nå er Bakke skadet igjen, lårskaden han pådro seg for ei stund var ikke leget skikkelig, så han fikk føling med skaden når han trente på tirsdag.

Fascinert over hvor dårlig den mannen er skrudd sammen! "Normale" folk sliter ofte med de samme skadene, dårlige knær, ymse strekker eller lignende. Men Bakke sliter jo ikke med den samme skaden, det er jo noe nytt hver eneste gang han er skadet!

Kunne tenke å vite hvem disse "normale" er. Hvem sammeligner du mot for å finne en normal verdi?

Føler at dette bare er sprøyt!

Quote from: Roy on September 20, 2008, 00:24:47

Quote from: Sleivind on September 18, 2008, 12:10:22
Nå er Bakke skadet igjen, lårskaden han pådro seg for ei stund var ikke leget skikkelig, så han fikk føling med skaden når han trente på tirsdag.

Fascinert over hvor dårlig den mannen er skrudd sammen! "Normale" folk sliter ofte med de samme skadene, dårlige knær, ymse strekker eller lignende. Men Bakke sliter jo ikke med den samme skaden, det er jo noe nytt hver eneste gang han er skadet!

Kunne tenke å vite hvem disse "normale" er. Hvem sammeligner du mot for å finne en normal verdi?

Føler at dette bare er sprøyt!

Hmmm, ja, det var litt klumsete sagt! Men poenget mitt er bare at Bakke er dårlig skrudd sammen, noe som er hevet over enhver tvil! Og at han ikke har slitt med samme skade i x-antall sesonger nå, men at det er noe "nytt" hver gang han blir skadet.

New West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola believes his old Chelsea team-mate Dennis Wise is getting a raw deal by being singled out by Newcastle fans in the wake of Kevin Keegan's departure. (Times)

A mystery joker at League One side Walsall has been leaving dead rats in their team-mates' washbags - including that of former England striker Michael Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)

MOWBRAY TIPS CARSON FOR ENGLAND
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray is tipping goalkeeper Scott Carson to force his way back into the England set-up.
Carson, who lines-up for Albion against Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on Sunday, has not played for England since his mistake in the Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/09/20/SOCCER_West_Brom_Mowbray.html

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has joined former Leeds and Aston Villa boss David O'Leary on owner Mike Ashley's shortlist. (Sunday Express)

Hull City have agreed a £3million deal to sign Marlon King on a permanent deal. (News of the World)

Liverpool want Rafa Benitez and Jermaine Pennant to make up. (News of the World)

Terry Venables has turned down the manager's hot-seat at Newcastle. (The People)

Obafemi Martins, Alan Smith and Charles N'Zogbia are all expected to quit Newcastle in January. (The People)

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45038000/jpg/_45038033_ferdinand_pa300.jpg)

Rio Ferdinand is facing an FA probe after his second bust-up at Stamford Bridge in less than five months. (Daily Star)

Dette er en fin tråd men bildet av Rio scum kan du godt fjerne...

Alta-White

United take look at former Leeds duo

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Sheffield United will hand Ian Harte and Seb Carole a run-out for their reserves this week after taking the former Leeds pair on trial
Defender Harte and winger Carole are both training with Kevin Blackwell's squad, and will appear for the Blades' second string against Newcastle.
Harte, who left Leeds to join Spanish side Levante in July 2004, was released from Sunderland in the summer.
Frenchman Carole appeared in Leeds' first-leg play-off semi-final defeat to Carlisle back in May, but fell out of favour with Gary McAllister and has since been released from Elland Road.

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