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 III 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
Watford boss keen to extend stay of Middlesbrough's Johnson
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Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd admits he's seeking talks with Middlesbrough rival Gareth Southgate about extending the loan of winger Adam Johnson.
"I'd like to keep him for the season but I'll have to have a chat with Gareth first," said Boothroyd. "It's important in situations like these that the communication lines are kept open. I've given Gareth the same treatment I did with Sir Alex when we had Ben Foster.
"He knows what I think about the player. Adam is thriving at being given the opportunity to play regularly and he's learning his trade. There are things he doesn't do consistently yet but he's working on those and this is a good place to do your apprenticeship."
Manchester United want to keep Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford for life - but the England star will demand wage parity with top earners Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. (News of the World)
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Rio som Judas! Med David O'Leary, Terry Venables og Peter Ridsdale som noen av tilbederne. Fy f... for en gjeng!
Harte's still got a feel for Leeds
SUNDERLAND left-back Ian Harte is keeping half an eye on the remarkable events at former club Leeds.
He played more than 200 league games for the Elland Road outfit before their financial crisis forced them to release him to join Levante in Valencia.
Leeds' slide continued with relegation from the Championship last season and starting this season with minus 15 points after going into administration.
It's been a remarkable start for them this term, however, with the Yorkshire giants winning all but two of their 11 League One games after today's Elland Road draw with Leyton Orient (when ex-Sunderland midfielder Sean Thornton struck for the O's).
Harte said: "After playing with Leeds for so long, I still have a strong feeling for the club. There are few people left who were there with me, but I keep an eye on what's going on.
"They've done really well this season. They scored in the 89th or 90th minute last weekend to beat Yeovil and hopefully they can keep on doing well and bounce back into the Championship.
"They've done brilliantly to get those 15 points back and if they had started on zero, they would have been about nine points clear at the top now."
sunderlandecho.com
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Jimmy reveals future ambitions
Cardiff striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed that he hopes to remain in football when his two-year contract expires.
The 35-year-old former Chelsea, Leeds and Holland striker has scored two goals for the Bluebirds since joining the club in the summer and is focused on netting many more in the remainder of the Championship season.
He told the South Wales Echo: "I can see myself staying in football in some capacity.
"We'll have to wait and see. Hopefully I have a lot more playing in me yet."
He could, though, take some advice from strike partner Robbie Fowler, who has an extensive portfolio of properties around Britain.
He added: "Maybe I will do something in the property industry, but I really haven't thought about it properly yet."
Bolton withdraw contract offer to Speed
Gary Speed is on the outer at Bolton Wanderers after his bust-up with manager Sammy Lee.
The People says Speed's offer of a new playing contract has been withdrawn and will stay that way as Lee digs in his heels after a power battle and angry words in the dressing room.
The bombshell decision means Speed's Bolton future would appear to be seeing out the rest of the season before heading for a free transfer. He could even be off in a loan move to the Championship before the next transfer window opens. However, Speed may yet opt to stay and could even dramatically figure in a new management team if the bitter Reebok struggle ends in Lee leaving the club.
Portsmouth tracking Watford striker King
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is trailing Watford striker Marlon King.
Redknapp is keeping tabs on King, regarded as one of the most talented forwards outside the Premiership.
Bolton withdraw contract offer to Speed
Velkommen tilbake Gary?
Feeney hints at Swansea switch
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Cardiff striker Warren Feeney has hinted at making a permanent switch to League One side Swansea.
Feeney is currently on loan with the Swans after joining in August and he has enjoyed a fruitful period at the club so far - scoring four goals in his last three games.
He told the South Wales Evening Post: "Swansea are a good club who are on the up and I'm starting to feel at home now.
"The fans have been great with me. They gave me a standing ovation on my debut even though I didn't play that well and its great to hear them calling me what they were calling me.
"It's a good squad with a lot of enthusiasm and I'm really enjoying my football at the moment. Anything permanent will be up to the two clubs, but its going to be hard for me to get in at Cardiff with Jimmy (Floyd Hasselbaink) and Robbie (Fowler) there."
TeamTalk
Frekke faen! :o
BRYAN ROBSON is to offer Gary Speed, 38, a Sheffield United loan deal.
The Welsh ace has fallen out with Bolton boss Sammy Lee after losing his coaching duties. (The Sun)
Quote from: kjelvi on October 17, 2007, 08:54:57
BRYAN ROBSON is to offer Gary Speed, 38, a Sheffield United loan deal.
Bolton's Speed rejects Sheffield Utd move
Gary Speed will reject a loan move to Sheffield United in an effort to force his way back into the Bolton team.
Speed, 38, who stepped down from his player-coach role last week, is also wanted by Stoke and Norwich.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_2805348,00.html
Sånn går're nårru leggeræ ut med Gary Speed! :o
Og nå er vel tida inne til å sette noen kroner på nettopp Speed som ny manager i Bolton?
Vet ikke om dette er nevnt tidligere.
Michael Bridges har gått til Sydney FC på lån!
Tragisk, synes jeg.
Brazilian star joins Duisburg
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Former Leeds United defender Roque Junior has joined Bundesliga club Duisburg on a free transfer.
Former Brazil international Roque Junior previously played for Milan and was released by his last employers Bayer Leverkusen at the age of 31.
The free agent and 2002 World Cup winner has been given the opportunity by Duisburg to sign a contract until the end of the season.
Duisburg are ninth in the table and the club’s directors are hopeful the experienced defender will bring experience to their squad.
sports.setanta.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roque_J%C3%BAnior
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has told £6m signing Alan Smith to clean up his act - Smith is banned for Monday's game against Tottenham. (The Sun)
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Se også:
* Sky: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2807468,00.html
* Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article355196.ece
Quote from: pale on October 17, 2007, 12:35:33
Og nå er vel tida inne til å sette noen kroner på nettopp Speed som ny manager i Bolton?
Bolton put coach Knox in charge
Bolton Wanderers have put coach Archie Knox in charge of first-team affairs after the departure of Sammy Lee.
Knox was Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd assistant from 1986-1991
The Sun: Real Sociedad coach Chris Coleman, Graeme Souness, Paul Jewell, Hibs coach John Collins and Leicester City manager Gary Megson have all been linked with the Wanderers vacancy.
Guardian: Bolton Wanderers will look into the availability of Paul Jewell and Chris Coleman. The list of possible replacements also includes
David O'Leary, who is out of work since being sacked by Aston Villa in July 2006 and has asked his representatives to inform Bolton of his interest, as well as
Aidy Boothroyd of Watford and
Peter Reid, who lives in Bolton, did well enough at first with Manchester City and Sunderland but has not managed since leaving Coventry in 2005.
Wright happy at Cheltenham
Veteran defender rejects Sydney FC rumours
Alan Wright has denied he is looking to head Down Under and says he would be happy to extend his stay at Cheltenham.
The veteran full-back joined The Robins on a non-contract basis last week and made his league debut at the weekend.
Wright has attracted interest from A-League side Sydney FC but he has no plans to move on from Whaddon Road anytime soon.
"I am enjoying it here and the lads and everyone at the club have made me feel very welcome so I will be happy to stay for a while," he told the Gloucester Echo.
"I have settled in well and everyone is working hard to try and get away from the position we are in at the wrong end of the table.
"The situation with Sydney is the same as when I signed - there is interest and it's still a possibility, but it's not imminent."
Sky
Mer Speed-skriverier i dagens aviser:
Sheffield Utd's hopes for Bolton's Speed on backburner
Sheffield United's hopes of luring Gary Speed away from Bolton Wanderers appears to have been dashed.
Speed was at loggerheads with Bolton boss Sammy Lee, but with the latter now having left the Reebok stadium, it's unlikely midfielder Speed will be seeking a move away.
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Sheffield Utd boss Robson won't give up on Bolton's Speed Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson won't give up on signing Bolton Wanderers veteran Gary Speed in a three-month loan deal.
Robson has twice made attempts to take Bolton players to Bramall Lane this season, but although a deal was struck with the club on both occasions, Ivan Campo and Stelios both decided against the move.
Robson said: "You can ask me about names, but I am not saying anything before a deal is completed. The fans will be the first to know."
Clough family upset over book about Brian
A new book based on the 44 days that Brian Clough was in charge at Elland Road has been condemed as blackening the name of the former Rams boss.
The family of Brian Clough are said to be outraged at a book written by 40 year old David Peace entitled The Dammed United, which is based on the 44 day reign of Brian Clough at Leeds United.
The Damned United is said to be a fictitious portrait of the 44 days in charge at Leeds United but the Clough family find that the book blackens the name of Brian, making him out to be a thoroughly unpleasant man.
The book is published by Faber and Faber, and have not yet commented on the distress this has caused the Clough family.
On their website they describe the book as:"A portrait of one of the most idiosyncratic and wilfully perverse Englishmen of the past century, and a story of the power and the paranoia that come together to shape a people and their times, The Damned Utd is the compelling new novel by one of our most praised young writers."
Mr Peace, the author, is well known for his hard hitting novels. His previous books include GB84, which is his insight into the 1984 miners strikes and its effects. Mr Peace has also refused to comment on the distress caused by his book.
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Mer:
* http://www.clubfanzine.com/leeds/showNews.php?id=4674&loc=1
* http://www.therams.co.uk/details.asp?key=1D29|0|2185366269754|R|536|119862718102007347432132
Gray eyes swift return to action
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Wolves' experienced defender Michael Gray is hopeful of a quick return to action after initial fears off a long-term absence were dampened.
Gray was thought to have suffered a tear to his hamstring which could have kept him out for at least six weeks, but the 33-year-old has indicated a much sooner return is on the cards.
He told the club's official website: "I have no chance for Saturday but I will step up the training after the Cardiff match next week.
"The one consolation for me is that with the international break, I won't have missed any games in the first fortnight.
"You could see the tear on the scans but I have been speaking to the physio and I'm pleased with my progress. I've generally not had a lot of hamstring trouble in my career but like a lot of players, I have experienced injuries and hopefully this will help my comeback.
"The recovery has been very good so far, and I'm doing some light running and all the other exercises without any problem."
TeamTalk
Quote from: janove on October 17, 2007, 17:14:34
Michael Bridges har gått til Sydney FC på lån!
Bridges not in Sydney for a jollyFormer Leeds United star Michael Bridges made at immediate impression as he took to the training track for the first time with the Sydney FC.
A day after arriving from the UK and finalising his six-month loan move from English second-tier club Hull City, the former England under-21 international vowed he wasn't in Australia for a holiday and would do all he could to help lift Sydney back to the top of the A-League.
"I'm not just here to have a jolly, I've come here to work hard and do the best for the team," said striker Bridges.
"I want to be part of this team and get them back up to where they belong.
"Obviously they won it in their first season, and they've got high standards here."
Not just speaking a good game, Bridges showed his intention on the pitch with coach Branko Culina suitably impressed with his new signing.
"It was very pleasing for his first training session, not only did he move well, but he seemed to have a reasonable touch on him as well which is what we were hoping for," Culina said.
"He looks like a quality player. When I compare Michael to some of the other players we've had in their first training sessions, it's very pleasing."
Bridges was hopeful of gaining his visa clearance in time to play in Sydney's home derby with Central Coast next Sunday week.
The 29-year-old, who played alongside Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka at Leeds before suffering serious Achilles and knee injuries in 2000, said he felt fit enough to play in Sydney's clash with Adelaide on Saturday.
But he was content to spend an extra week on the training track adjusting to the warmer conditions before making his A-League debut.
"The sun's out today, which makes it a first for me, having to wear some suntan lotion to training," Bridges said.
"My legs are fine, we were already 12 games in to our season (in England), and I've only missed the last four.
"I've had a full pre-season coming out here, so it just gives me a week to adapt to the heat."
Bridges spoke to Kewell, as well as conversing with former Sydney marquee star Dwight Yorke via text messaging, before deciding on the move to Sydney.
He said playing alongside Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho was also a major attraction.
"Just training with the likes of Juninho is going to be outstanding, and if we're on the same wave length hopefully we can jell and get some goals," he said.
Far from in his twilight years, Bridges said he still believed he had plenty left to achieve in his career.
"I've still got a lot of years (left), obviously two years at Hull City, and due to circumstance I ended up coming out here, but that was the option given to me and I jumped at it," Bridges said.
"I want to turn this into something where I want to stay out here."
smh.com.au
Icelander To Add To Foreign Legion?
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Davey takes Leeds ex on trial
Reds boss Simon Davey could be set to add to his foreign legion at Oakwell after taking ex Leeds United midfielder- Icelandic international Gylfi Einarsson on trial.
Einarsson, who has 10 Iceland caps (his last coming back in October 2005) was released by Leeds United this summer after their relegation to League One. He made 25 appearance for the Whites after making his debut on New Years Day 2005, scoring 1 goal, in a 1-0 win at our weekend opponents Burnley in 2004-2005.
He also came on as a sub when The Reds beat Leeds 3-2 at Oakwell last season.
Davey told www.barnsleyfc.co.uk:
"We have Icelandic international Gylfi Einarsson training with us at the moment and it is an arrangement that suits both parties well. Gylfi was paid up by Leeds United at the end of last season and still lives in the area. He has a place to train and keep fit while we can have a look at him and see what he can do".
Meanwhile Davey has said he would love to manage Barnsley for the next 20 years!!
barnsley-mad.co.uk
Mer om hva Gylfi har gjort etter han forlot Leeds (Millwall, Nott. Forest, Hartlepool, Yeovil): http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9129.0
Lucas Radebe er fortsatt stor i Sør-Afrika.
Er p.t. i Joburg - og over tv-skjermene på alle kanaler ruller en AquaFresh-reklame (tannkrem) på tung rotasjon. Starring: Lucas.
Ellers har byen og landet gått av hengslene etter at SA vant VM-finalen i rugby. Avisene er fulle av det! I aviser har sørafrikanske kjendiser hilst - enqueter - til The Springboks, i minst to av dem - Lucas.
I den ene kom det frem at han vil bo i Leeds i en del år fortsatt. At han trener på Leeds Academy og er tungt involvert i forskjellig community-arbeid.
En av sikkerhetsvaktene på hotellet her - tung bevæpnet, skumle typer - er Kaizer Chief-fan (ikke bandet, men klubben). All time favoritt for han er Lucas.
Peter Ridsdale sliter, håpa han drite seg lika mye ut her som han gjorde hos oss. Den mannen lærer aldri :D http://www.caughtoffside.com/2007/10/23/cardiff-just-cant-get-it-together-as-risdale-gets-ready-to-do-another-leeds/3326.html
Keeper Paul Robinson fears boss Jol could be out by Christmas - if Spurs cannot turn their season around immediately. (Daily Star)
Blackpool's Simon Grayson and former QPR boss John Gregory are on the shortlist for the vacant managerial post at Norwich City. (Daily Mirror)
O'Leary vil på banen igjen han, litt artig det sista avsnittet i artikkelen, men det er vel flere en DOL så må kjøpa spillerar for å lykkas.http://www.leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=87133
verden er gal....?!
Terry Venables is one of the candidates to replace sacked Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton. (Daily Mirror)
f**k off Bill....!
Fotherby now dreaming of return to Elland Road
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Since taking on the role of football missionary in a town steeped in rugby union, Bill Fotherby estimates he has spent somewhere in the region of £400,000.
To many, such an outlay would be considered borderline madness. To a self-confessed football addict, however, it is money well spent. What price, the flamboyant chairman of Harrogate Town suggests, can be put on happiness?
By Saturday, such an investment could even be considered to be cheap at twice the price if, as Fotherby is fervently hoping, his club earn a place in the FA Cup first round proper by beating neighbours Harrogate Railway and then land Leeds United in the tea-time draw.
Not only would this be a welcome money-spinner for the Conference North leaders, it would also hand the Town chairman a long overdue return to a club where he spent 15 years as a member of the board.
He explained: "This tie is wonderful news for Harrogate football because it means one of us will be in the first round proper. Of course, we hope that team is us.
"Football is in the blood and I love it so I have been counting the days ever since the draw was made. It is the dream draw for Harrogate football."When I first came here, one thing I tried to do was make football more high profile because this has always been a rugby town.
"Can you imagine the level of interest if we could beat Railway and then draw Leeds? It would be the biggest ever thing to happen to sport in this town."
Harrogate probably could not have a better promoter of football than Fotherby who, during his time at Elland Road, forged a formidable reputation for both courting publicity and being a tough negotiator.
It was Fotherby who earned backpage headlines around the world in the Eighties after announcing his attention to sign Maradona, though just how keen the Argentinian fresh from a World Cup win was on a move to the Second Division will forever remain a mystery.
There was also much talk of Europe's biggest names being "on the verge" of moving to Elland Road as Fotherby jetted round the continent only for talks to stall at the last minute.
What is not in doubt, however, is that Leeds blossomed from also-rans to league title winners thanks, in no small part, to his now legendary business acumen and negotiating skills.
Gordon Strachan, for instance, once revealed how Fotherby was such a good salesman that during talks over a new contract the Scot ended up leaving the meeting owing the club money after being persuaded to buy three season tickets for his family. Fotherby recalls: "Those were great days but I get the same thrill from the game now as I did back then.
"People asked me when I came to Harrogate 'why do you bother, Bill?' and it has probably cost me somewhere in the region of £400,000.
"But football is in my blood and I love it. It is an addiction. When I came here, I said 'I have a dream â€" I have been to the top of the mountain and seen it from there, now I want to see it from the other angle'.
"We have had five excellent seasons and the current run is unbelievable. To be top of the league and five points ahead of a club such as Kettering who have gates of 2,000 and last week were able to bid £20,000 for a striker, is wonderful.
"We are breaking all kinds of records and it makes me very proud to know Harrogate Town are one of only a handful of clubs in the whole country who are still unbeaten."
After an amazing start that has yielded 35 points from the opening 13 games, promotion to top flight of non-League football is a very real target for Neil Aspin's side.
The priority this weekend, however, is progressing to the first round proper of the FA Cup for only the third time in the club's history by beating their neighbours, who reached the first round in 2002, at Station View.
Fotherby said: "Of course, it is the dream of every team in the fourth qualifying round to get through and then draw Leeds. We are no different.
"I know Ken Bates from the old days when he was at Oldham and am really pleased to see things going so well.
"I have not been back since being forced out (in 1997) as chairman but I watch Leeds whenever they are on television. It was awful to watch everything we had built up just slip away a few years ago due to rank, bad management.
"When I was there, we kept hold of the purse strings â€" it is the only way to do it â€" but they lost sight of that. Incompetence was what brought Leeds down but it is great to see them bouncing back.
"Now, they are getting gates of 30,000 and it would be amazing if, in a couple of weeks' time, Harrogate Town were the team walking out in front of a crowd like that for an FA Cup tie."
YEP
min drømmemanager!
McAllister was interested in Leeds United job
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Gary McAllister woke up one morning last year as Leeds United's manager.
A newspaper report on October 20 claimed he and Eric Black, his lieutenant at Coventry City, had been installed as the new management team at Elland Road. The problem was that nobody had told McAllister, and Leeds were courting Dennis Wise. News of the appointment retreated as quickly as it had arrived.
Commentators had, in any case, wondered aloud whether McAllister was ready for what United were said to be offering him.
The Scot's wife Denise had died in March at the end of a six-year fight against breast cancer, and he had withdrawn from football for more than two years to assist with her treatment. Some argued that the opportunity at Elland Road had presented itself prematurely, but the decision would have been McAllister's to take had United come calling.
The question of how he might have responded is purely hypothetical.
"If they'd come and asked me about the job then I'd have been interested, and I'd have listened," said McAllister.
"There was a lot of talk that I was going to get the job, and that I'd already got it, but the fact is we never spoke.
There were no talks with the club and no communication. They obviously had other plans and another target."
YEP
Så var De Vries å betegne som en ex-player, takk for hjelpen :Phttp://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/Bad-break-for-Leeds-United.3414829.jp
Armfield to return after illness
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Former England football captain Jimmy Armfield is set to return to the commentary box for the BBC.
The BBC Five Live football pundit and former Blackpool defender has been treated for Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a form of throat cancer.
He is now well enough to resume his broadcasting career and is starting by commentating on Bolton's match with Aston Villa on Sunday.
"You really have to persevere and try and hold on," he said.
"I know I'm not out of the woods by any means.
"I've got a lot to do, but I'm alright."
Armfield, 72, was awarded the OBE for services to football in 2000.
He has won 43 England caps and made a club record 568 appearances for Blackpool.
BBC
Leeds-manager 1974-78: http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/managers/11.html
Quote from: kjelvi on October 24, 2007, 23:13:48
Blackpool's Simon Grayson and former QPR boss John Gregory are on the shortlist for the vacant managerial post at Norwich City. (Daily Mirror)
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is in line to become the new Leicester manager to replace Gary Megson, who has left for Bolton. (Daily Mail)
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/152.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Grayson
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Pennant ruled out for two months
Jermaine Pennant was signed by Liverpool in July 2006
Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant requires surgery on a stress fracture of his right shin and is expected to be out for 10 weeks.
The winger limped out of the Reds' Champions League defeat at Besiktas on Wednesday after carrying a problem for most of the season.
Club spokesman Ian Cotton said: "For the last eight weeks Jermaine has undergone intensive treatment.
"But it has now been decided he requires surgery."
Pennant came from Birmingham in a £6.7m deal in July 2006.
On Wednesday he came off in the 59th minute of the 2-1 Champions League group stage defeat in Turkey.
BBC
Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson is trying to lure Bolton midfielder Gary Speed to Bramall Lane on a three-month loan deal. (Various)
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Sheffield Utd try again for Bolton's Speed
Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson refuses to give up his bid for Bolton Wanderers veteran Gary Speed.
Robson has resurrected his interest in Speed following Gary Megson's appointment at Bolton.
Sheffield United boss Robson was on the verge of signing the 38-year-old former Wales international last week before Sammy Lee's departure from The Reebok Stadium. (tribalfootball.com)
North End to keep Pugh
Stoke fail in move for midfielder
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Preston boss Paul Simpson has ruled out letting Danny Pugh join Championship rivals Stoke.
Simpson confirmed Stoke had made an enquiry for the former Leeds and Manchester United man who has dropped down the pecking order at Deepdale.
However, Simpson is determined to keep Pugh at the club as he remains part of his plans.
"There has been contact from Stoke but I want Danny Pugh at this football club," Simpson told the club's official website.
"He's frustrated that he hasn't been involved of late because of other players coming ahead of him but I still believe he is a valuable part of our squad.
"They have been hoping to sign him for weeks now, starting in August.
"I made it quite clear to Danny Pugh that I want him here and I want him to be pushing to get back into our first team.
"They have been asking to take him on loan with a permanent deal at the end of it but I want him here at the club at this present time."
Sky
Former Hull City chairman Adam Pearson will become Derby County's new chief executive. (The Times)
Sky: Pearson offers Billy backing: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2834197,00.html
Sky: Pearson takes charge at Derby: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11696_2833605,00.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Pearson
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Boro may call on Johnson
Struggling Middlesbrough consider recalling youngster
Middlesbrough have admitted that Adam Johnson may be recalled early from his loan spell at Watford.
The 20-year-old midfielder joined The Hornets in September on a three-month loan, and has since made seven starts, scoring four goals.
Adrian Boothroyd recently voiced his desire to extend the youngster's stay, however Boro assistant manager Malcolm Crosby has confirmed that an extension is not on the cards.
Gareth Southgate's men are currently struggling in the Premier League, and Crosby admits they may be forced to call on Johnson's services.
"All season [loan] won't happen," he told the Sunday sun.
"Adam's been treated fantastically well by Watford and if we were in a winning run you'd be happy for him to stay there.
"But in the near future we may call him back, even before his three months are up. We might need him with us."
Sky
Det snur fort i engelsk fotball...
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HAPPY RETURNS
Gus Poyet is delighted to be back at Spurs after a three-year absence and admits he is relishing his new coaching role at the Club.
The former Uruguayan international, who was a player at White Hart Lane between 2001 and 2004, has joined the Club’s new-look coaching staff as one of Juande Ramos’ two first-team coaches alongside Marcos Alvarez.
And the three of them met their new squad for the first time on Monday, when they took their first training session together in preparation for Wednesday’s Carling Cup clash with Blackpool.
Gus beamed: “It’s great to be back for various reasons. I know four or five players from my time here and I know most of the staff, so it’s great. I’ve come back to a place where I really enjoyed my football for three years.
“It was great to see all the players and talk to them. It was also important to see the quality of the team, and I know they are ready to work for Juande. We’re looking forward to the first game.â€
Gus joins us having spent the last year working alongside Dennis Wise at Leeds United.
The pair had previously teamed up together at Swindon Town before their move north, and Poyet sees his experience as a coach in the lower leagues as invaluable.
He added: “I was always quite sure that I wanted to be a coach, especially after coming here as a player, and I worked at getting my coaching badges.
“I left football for about six months after I finished playing, but there was always a burning desire to get back into the game.
“The best way of doing this is coaching, and Dennis Wise gave me the chance, and he’s a big part of why I’m back here today. I love coaching, and I want to stay doing this for as long as I can.â€
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It has been a Killa!
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Matthew Kilgallon
MATTHEW KILGALLON is praying that his own annus horribilis is finally ending.
The York-born defender gained unwanted membership of a far-from-celebrated club in May, namely playing for two relegated sides in the same season â€" and small wonder he felt lower than a snake's belly and was keen on wiping the slate clean when the final ball was kicked following desperate seasonal finishes for the Blades and Leeds United.
If things weren't bad enough, a bout of injury hell had already been thrown into the mix in a horror first-half of the year for the ex-England U21 centre-back â€" whose move to Bramall Lane on a three-year-deal in January was one of the worst-kept secrets in football.
A persistent ankle problem â€" diagnosed as a bruised bone â€" delayed his debut until March and after finally wanting so long to make his Premiership stamp, the 23-year-old was limited to just half a dozen top-flight appearances ahead of the Blades' final-day relegation heartache against Wigan.
Soon after, long-time admirer Neil Warnock left the club with Kilgallon faced with proving himself to new boss Bryan Robson.
After finally dusting himself down, Kilgallon finally consoled himself with the thought that the promotion-favourites Blades' stint in the Championship being strictly of the "12-month loan" variety.
Or so him and the red-and-white-quarter of the Steel City thought, with reality hitting home in an abject start to the season which has left both sides of Sheffield reeling.
But Kilgallon remains confident that the tide is slowly starting to turn, both for himself and the Blades.
The centre-half has formed a sturdy defensive barrier with Gary Cahill in the past week after being recalled for last weekend's clash at Preston, with the pair doing a sterling job in the Blades' 1-0 midweek win at Leicester, which ended their much-documented travel sickness â€" 15 games without a win since victory at Wigan last December.
And Kilgallon, who can also slot in at left-back, is aiming to firmly grasp the opportunity and nail down a regular spot at the heart of operations in the back four.
He said: "It's been a tough year and hopefully things will start to look up soon.
"The ankle injury just wouldn't clear up for some reason or another last season. I don't know what was wrong with it.
"And I only ended up playing a few games in the Premiership â€" how we went down I'll still never know.
"You don't want to go to a club and get injured straightaway, do you? And I just want to show the fans what I'm all about.
"Thankfully the ankle is miles better now and it's had a strapping on it and it's as good as gold now."
He added: "I was out of the team for the three games before the Preston one and the gaffer has put me back in and me and Gaz (Cahill) at the back have done well together.
"We've both got a bit of pace and just want to show we're good, young centre-halves and we seem to play well together.
"We've both been together in the U21s, but I've never played with him until now and I think it's looked encouraging.
"We know we've had a bad start, but it's all about putting it right now and the fans getting behind us, which they did at Leicester and they really helped the team.
"It's like having another player in your side when your teams' fans are singing and backing you.
"It's still early days. There's only six points between us and sixth place and it's quite tight up there."
On the victory at Leicester â€" a relief to all and sundry after a miserable six-match winless streak â€" Kilgallon added: "Leicester's not an easy place to go.
"They are well-organised and are very defensive and hard to break down and not many teams will win there.
"It was a great result and we kept a clean sheet as well, which was good. We know we've got people up front who can score goals and it's up to the defenders to go their stuff at the other end.
"It's about safety first away from home and we need to keep it solid to pick things up and then win as many as we can at home.
"Beatts (James Beattie) is banging goals in all over the gaff and we've got loads of other strikers who can play with him.
"Luton Shelton played at Leicester and he's got so much pace and was a really good outlet, but there's lots of other options as well. We've worked really hard in the international break and I think it showed in the last two games. We've tackled different things, such as defending as a team and it's worked for us.
"Bryan encourages you a lot and tells you defending is your job, but that if you can come out with the ball, then do that. But at the same time, I'm in the side to defend, fire and foremost."
Kilgallon admits he fully expects boyhood club Leeds to be back in the Championship come the spring â€" not that he particularly wants a reunion next season with the defender eyeing a greater prize, namely a return to the Premiership.
The centre-back, who first joined Leeds at the age of 11, said: "Hopefully, we'll be going up, but it would be good to see them come up again. I still see Frazer (Richardson) quite a lot and every time I've looked at their result, they seem to have won.
"I think they will get back up, I don't see any reason why not.
"Probably in the play-offs, I definitely think they've got a massive chance."
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Boro may call on Johnson
Struggling Middlesbrough consider recalling youngster
Middlesbrough have admitted that Adam Johnson may be recalled early from his loan spell at Watford.
The 20-year-old midfielder joined The Hornets in September on a three-month loan, and has since made seven starts, scoring four goals.
Watford unsure of deal for Middlesbrough's Johnson Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd admits he's unsure over the status of on-loan Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson.
"I have had a good chat with (Middlesbrough manager) Gareth (Southgate), and it is difficult to nail down whether we can keep him for a longer term," he said.
"It is dependent on what happens with injuries, but we want to keep him. I feel he needs a full season at Championship level."
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Former Hull City chairman Adam Pearson will become Derby County's new chief executive. (The Times)
ADAM PEARSON FACT FILE * 1995: Commercial director at Leeds United and Leeds Sporting plc.
Responsible for all development and growth of business revenue streams at Leeds United, taking turnover from £16m in 1996 to an excess of £80m in 2001, generating £10m net profit. This was the third highest turnover and second highest profit in the Premier League in 2001.* 2001: Took over as Hull City chairman, purchasing the club from administration.
Was responsible for overseeing the club's rise from the lower reaches of League Two to an established Championship side. Turnover grew from £2m to £13m and the club was profitable for four consecutive seasons.
* 2003: Created the Stadium Management Company, which was responsible for the build and operation of the award-winning KC Stadium in Hull, which is home to Hull City and rugby league team Hull FC.
* 2005: Appointed Championship representative as a Director of the Football League and FA Council. As a Director to the Football League, Pearson was chairman of the League's commercial committee and the league's representative on the audit committee and the FA Cup committee.
* 2007: Pearson sold Hull City and the Stadium Management Company for £12m.
Both the club and Stadium Management Company were profitable and completely debt-free. The Tigers were the only debt-free club in the Championship.
* After leaving Hull City,
Pearson was linked with Leeds United and Notts County and had a takeover bid for Huddersfield Town, the club he supported as a boy, rejected.
* Became executive chairman at Derby County.
Watford won't sell King
Striker going nowhere in New Year
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Adrian Boothroyd insists Watford will not be cashing in on in-form striker Marlon King in January.
King has scored in his last five appearances and made it seven for the season with a goal in Monday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
His prowess in the Championship has led to rumours that the forward could be offered a move to the Premier League in the New Year.
But Hornets boss Boothroyd says his intention is to strengthen his ranks, rather than see his playing resources depleted.
"We're not a club that needs the money," said Boothroyd.
"We need to build, not be taken apart."
Last season saw King's chances of making a top-flight impact wrecked by injury, but he was still able to score four goals in 13 Premier League appearances.
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Poyet pays tribute to Wise
New Spurs coach thanks ex-boss
Spurs' new first-team coach Gus Poyet has thanked ex-boss Dennis Wise after being paraded at White Hart Lane.
Poyet is part of the revolution at Tottenham under the guidance of new manager Juande Ramos following Martin Jol's sacking.
The Uruguayan was assistant manager to Wise at Swindon before the pair switched to Leeds just over a year ago.
Despite jumping ship for Spurs, Poyet believes he left Elland Road on good terms, while also reserving special praise for Wise.
"A big part of the reason why I'm here is because of Dennis. He's been excellent with me," he told Sky Sports News.
"I'm going to miss him a lot. I have to thank Dennis for everything he's done for me.
"I think I left Leeds with a fantastic relationship with everyone from Ken Bates to everyone associated with the club." ....
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Poyet: Wise will understand
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Gustavo Poyet has paid tribute to Dennis Wise upon his unveiling as Tottenham’s new assistant manager, despite conceding that his former boss at Leeds United may be unhappy about his decision to leave Elland Road.
Poyet has returned to White Hart Lane, having spent three years there as a player, as part of Juande Ramos’ back-room staff following the new head coach’s appointment as Martin Jol’s successor.
In order to move to North London though, Poyet was forced to break his association with Leeds after helping Wise to orchestrate an unbeaten start to their League One campaign.
It was Wise who first lured Poyet back to England when appointing him as his assistant at Swindon Town in May 2006, and then again at Leeds in October, but the Uruguayan insists Wise understood his decision, even if he did not like it.
“I think he has been absolutely fantastic with me,†said Poyet.
“If I am here it is a lot because of Dennis. I suppose he is not happy because it is not nice when you lose your assistant in the middle of the season but he was a very good person with me.
“He understood the situation, I know he is going to keep doing well.â€
Poyet will work alongside Ramos’ other assistant Marcos Alvarez at White Hart Lane and the trio’s brief is to take the club out of the relegation zone and towards the upper echelons of The Premier League.
Spurs had shown a worrying tendency to concede late goals under Jol this season and concerns had been raised as to their confidence after a number of shaky displays in defence.
Poyet concedes part of his role will be to affect a change in the squad mentality in order to eradicate late lapses.
Countering suggestions that he has largely been appointed as a translator for Ramos, Poyet first joked: “You would be very happy to have my contract as a translator!
“I have been here [England] for a period of 15, 16 months already, I know the club very well.
“I was an admirer of Juande at Sevilla, I tried last year to go to Sevilla with Dennis to see them training because you could learn from them.
“We are here to look at the big picture. It means to work on confidence, on how to defend in the last minutes when you fear conceding goals.
“So sometimes, it is more a mental problem than a physical one. We are trying to have a look at everything to make decisions and to try to sort problems. I am trying to help the team to change the situation.
“At Leeds, it was to answer a call from a close friend and to help a team that was trying to avoid relegation. Here is totally different.â€
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Robbie's a Carling Kop king
LIVERPOOL manager Rafa Benitez heralded Robbie Fowler’s homecoming with a glowing tribute to the Reds strike legend.
Fowler, who left the Kop in July with more than 120 goals to his name, returns to Anfield tonight as his new side Cardiff search for a Carling Cup fourth-round shock.
The hitman, 32 (right), is still known as God on Merseyside and Benitez said: “Maybe we can arrange for him to score once more in front of the Kop â€" but only when we’re winning 3-0.
“Seriously, though, Robbie was a great success here.
“He showed us his quality, good mentality and commitment.
“The atmosphere with him was always good. He was always joking but was also respectful and always professional. Fantastic.â€
Cardiff boss Dave Jones is sure Fowler will show no emotion.
He said: “Robbie just wants to get on and do his job.â€
The Sun
Ehiogu may head for Ibrox exit door
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Out-of-favour Rangers defender Ugo Ehiogu could be forced to quit Ibrox in January in search of first-team football elsewhere.
The centre-back has struggled to force his way back into the team after suffering an Achilles injury in the summer and has featured in just one game this season, against East Fife in the CIS Insurance Cup.
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Bates thanks Poyet for 'curing' Leeds United's problems
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has thanked Gustavo Poyet for helping to provide a "cure" for the problems that had gripped Elland Road last season.
Bates delivered a glowing assessment of Poyet's contribution after the former Chelsea midfielder swapped the assistant manager's job at Leeds for a new opportunity with Tottenham Hotspur.
Poyet was introduced to the media as an employee of Spurs for the first time yesterday, and the club's new first-team coach admitted he had walked away from United on Monday morning with a heavy heart.
His exit came almost a year to the day after he and Dennis Wise took on the responsibility of managing Leeds, and Tottenham's approach divided a pair who had seemed inseparable on occasions during the past 12 months.
Poyet's career with Leeds dipped to an infamous low in April when the club were relegated from the Championship, but he and Wise withstood fierce criticism and scepticism through the summer and agreed to handle United's first ever season in League One.
The speed of their recovery saw Poyet leave Elland Road this week with Leeds four points short of the top of the division after 11 wins from 13 league matches, and the Uruguayan claimed he had left behind a team with the potential to claim the title at the end of the season.
Bates, meanwhile, said he understood Poyet's decision to leave for London and rejoin the team where his professional playing career finished in 2004. He also insisted that the 39-year-old was leaving Leeds in greater health than he had found them in last year.
Bates told the YEP: "Gus was the perfect foil for Dennis. They're very different people with different personalities, but they say that opposites attract. You have to remember that they were friends before they were managers.
"Of course he's leaving us at a time when we've made all the improvements and are moving forward, but we had a lot of problems here when Gus and Dennis took over. They've given us the cure."
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Has Ridsdale buried O'Leary's dream of managing Ireland?
Former Leeds United and Aston Villa manager David O'Leary is the bookies favourite to take over from Steve Staunton but won't have been helped by Peter Ridsdale's revelations
It is almost two decades now since David O'Leary put his name to an unremarkable, ghost-written book about life as a professional footballer.
He was in his prime at the time, still an Arsenal player and widely acknowledged as the model professional. The book, David O'Leary -- My Story, was, typically, dedicated to his employers, with the addendum "I owe them everything."
It is well-nigh impossible to overstate the respect O'Leary's name evoked at the time in English football. He would spend 20 years at Highbury, making an extraordinary 722 first-team appearances and winning a great raft of trophies without ever allowing his name slip into even the same postal code as controversy.
O'Leary, quite simply, was statesman-like. A gentleman footballer.
The final chapter of that 1988 book -- tagged 'The Future' -- deals with O'Leary's thoughts on managers and the qualities that distinguish the good from the bad. Essentially, his opinions can be distilled into a dislike of two things. (1) Dodgy characters. (2) Wafflers.
O'Leary writes how the former can "poison the atmosphere in a club, making it impossible to build up team spirit". Of the latter, he declares that one thing he learnt "if rather indirectly" from former boss, Terry Neill, was that "nothing infuriates players more than a waffler!"
The context in which people might read those observations now, would have been unimaginable to David O'Leary 19 years ago. But that context frames just about every breath he takes today.
Yesterday's serialisation of a new book by former Leeds United chairman, Peter Ridsdale -- United We Fall -- accusing O'Leary of curious dealings with infamous agent, Rune Hauge emerges at a time when the Dubliner is top of every bookie's list to become the new Republic of Ireland manager.
Yesterday's prices on O'Leary had a uniformity (Boylesports 5/2, William Hill 7/2, Paddy Power 3/1, Skybet 11/4) that all but suggested his to be the only viable candidacy.
Remarkable
This is remarkable given his recent history in management, a history that runs from his sacking at Leeds (by Ridsdale) in the summer of 2002 to the termination of his contract "by mutual consent" at Aston Villa in July of '06 after it was alleged that he had orchestrated a players' statement to put pressure on chairman, Doug Ellis.
His three years at Villa were conspicuously unsuccessful, the club finishing sixth, 10th and 16th in the Premiership, the supporters expressing their disquiet most famously with a banner unfurled at the Holte End, declaring: "We're not fickle, we just don't like you!"
Yet, before the spectacular Leeds melt-down, O'Leary had begun building a reputation for himself as one of the brightest young managers in Europe.
Famously, he took the club to the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 2000/'01 season, a feat that emboldened Ridsdale with sufficient hubris to borrow a calamitous
stg £60m against future European gate receipts. Leeds, of course, did not qualify for the following season's contest.
Yet, at the beginning of 2002, they led the Premiership and -- with young players like Jonathan Woodgate, Lee Bowyer, Alan Smith, Harry Kewell, Erik Bakke, Danny Mills and Ian Harte to the fore -- the club's future (and indeed the manager's) seemed as safe as the Bank of England.
And it was pretty much around that time that people stopped liking David O'Leary.
He put his name to another book, you see, this one titled Leeds United on Trial. It was seen, both inside and outside the club, as a risible attempt to cash-in on the court case involving Woodgate and Bowyer, relating to a vicious assault on an Asian student. Even Ridsdale condemned it and, soon after, sacked his resolutely unapologetic manager.
By the time he left Leeds, O'Leary had spent stg£100m on players. Two years later, the club would be relegated with debts of stg£80m. Naturally, Ridsdale and O'Leary have pretty polarised versions of the last, decadent days of Leeds as a major force.
Reckless
O'Leary, not unreasonably, argues that the chairman's fiscal recklessness tipped the club into free-fall. Now, Ridsdale claims that -- if you search deep enough -- O'Leary's fingerprints can be found on much of the wreckage too.
He writes specifically of the signing of Rio Ferdinand from West Ham United for stg£18m, accusing O'Leary of hiring Hauge -- best-known for his involvement in the George Graham bung scandal -- without either the chairman's knowledge or board approval.
Hauge's involvement in the Ferdinand transfer would subsequently cost Leeds 10pc commission on the deal worth £1.8m.
Ridsdale writes: "If Leeds United were raped by Hauge, then our arms were pinned down by the manager's mandate. We contemplated not paying, but were told the deal would be off. Why would O'Leary give exclusivity to Hauge without informing the chairman? I cannot provide a satisfactory answer.
"I'm not saying O'Leary did anything illegal, but we had a certain method of conducting transfers at Leeds United."
Ridsdale claims that O'Leary signed a form effectively empowering Hauge to activate the transfer six months before the Ferdinand deal actually happened. "David hired him without my knowledge," he writes. "And without board approval. He acted unilaterally."
The former chairman also paints a damning picture of O'Leary's role in the collapse of team-spirit at Leeds after the assault trial, claiming that 10 players "either directly or indirectly" indicated their intention to leave the club if there was not a change of manager.
"From my chairman's office, I could almost hear the team's respect breaking up," writes Ridsdale. "O'Leary denied there was a dressing-room revolt. But the manager's book was the cause and effect of the crisis that sent the club over the edge."
He accuses O'Leary of squandering "a golden opportunity" for Leeds United. It is hard-hitting and, let's be honest, unshakably self-serving stuff from the public face of one of the most spectacular collapses witnessed in English football history.
Indeed, many will see it as little more than the vengeful swipe of an embittered man.
Yet, the timing of Ridsdale's book clearly damages O'Leary. It re-heats the perception of a one-time model pro who, in management, found himself drawn to the very places that he found so repugnant as a player.
By the time he finished with Villa in 2006, O'Leary had become the subject of vicious parody in the game. His favoured description of his players as an "honest bunch of lads" was recycled with withering repetition by supporters and satirists alike as a kind of bluffer's denouement.
He was slaughtered for poor man-management and unenlightened tactic. All the impetus of his early years with Leeds had effectively been air-brushed from his CV.
Clearly, an inference of curious business dealings won't preclude O'Leary from the chase to succeed Steve Staunton. After all, Terry Venables and the afore-mentioned Graham are also listed in the betting.
But Ridsdale's book seems to call into question O'Leary's judgement on just about every level of leadership required in a football manager. It may be malicious, it may be gratuitous, it may even -- above all -- be unfair. But, for Dave O'Leary, it has surely gone to press with ruinous timing.
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Derby supremo Pearson hailed as one of the best
Derby County have landed themselves a winner in new executive chairman Adam Pearson, says former England boss Peter Taylor.
He also feels the 43-year-old will be good for Rams boss Billy Davies.
"Adam and I used to speak about Billy Davies when I was at Hull because I have always had a good relationship with Billy," Taylor told the Derby Telegraph.
"We both rate Billy very highly, so he is in good hands - and quite rightly so given the magnificent job he has done for Derby County."
Taylor sent Pearson a text message yesterday wishing him good luck in his new role.
The two worked together at Hull from 2002 to 2006, during which time the Tigers moved to their new stadium and won back-to-back promotions.
Hull went up to League One in 2004 and then climbed into the Championship 12 months later.
"For me, Adam was absolutely brilliant. He's the best chairman I have worked under by a country mile," said Taylor.
"He is a very hands-on chairman. He is quite good on football, he is not a fool about football which I think most managers quite like. You don't ever want a chairman who thinks he knows it all but you like a chairman who knows something.
"He will be good back-up for Billy and he certainly knows how to run a football club, which is the most important thing. I can only see him being good news for Derby County.
"Adam has lots of energy and enthusiasm. He is a hard-working man. He enjoys getting up in the morning and working whatever hours it takes. He will give it everything he has got, there's no doubt about that. He is very, very organised."
Nayim urges Ramos to shake-up Tottenham keeper Robinson
Former Tottenham hero Nayim says Juande Ramos' biggest challenge will be to get goalkeeper Paul Robinson back to his best.
The former Spurs midfielder is idolised for lobbing Arsenal keeper David Seaman from the halfway line to win the 1995 European Cup Winners' Cup for Real Zaragoza.
Now Nayim, 40, insists the new Spurs boss must shake up England No 1 Robbo - or ship him out.
He said: "Ramos' biggest problems are the keeper and the defence.
"The club wants good football and will sign quality players if replacements are needed.
"But Juande will be allowed to get on with his job. Tottenham will not interfere and he will settle in quickly."
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Boss Boothroyd bags monthly prize
Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd has been named the Championship manager of the month for October.
Boothroyd's side have won all five of their matches during the month.
Watford are leading the Championship by six points after 11 games as they aim to regain their spot in the Premiership after relegation last season.
The other contenders for the monthly award were Bristol City's Gary Johnson, Plymouth's Ian Holloway and Ipswich's Jim Magilton.
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Kewell is on trial at Liverpool over new contract
Harry Kewell has been challenged to prove he is worth another Liverpool contract after finally making his first appearance of the season.
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When fit Kewell has made an impact for Liverpool
The 29-year-old's injury-ravaged Anfield career appeared to be in its final few months, following disquiet behind the scenes over a minimal return for a £70,000-a-week contract that runs out next summer.
A series of fitness problems have restricted his availability over the past two-and-a-half years and looked certain to lead to his release on a free transfer next summer.
But after shaking off troublesome foot and ankle injuries and going on as a substitute in Wednesday's 2-1 Carling Cup win over Cardiff, the £5million signing from Leeds could yet be on course for a new deal.
Liverpool would want to safeguard themselves against any further injury disruption, and a renewed contract could be on reduced terms or a pay-as-you-play basis.
Rafa Benitez is still prepared to offer the Australia winger the inducement of an extended Anfield stay, though.
The manager said: "He had 45 minutes with the reserves and has now added some time out in the middle with the first team, and to see him playing so well was really good.
"We were creating chances when he was on the pitch and that showed how he was contributing.
"You need to be 100 per cent every time you play and that has been difficult for Harry when he has sometimes been out for eight or 10 months.
"He is working with the physios and doing the right things. He must try to stay as fit as possible for the next few games.
"A new contract is a possibility and the way to make sure is by working hard and playing well, playing games in a row and playing at his level.
"Nobody has any doubt about the quality of Harry. He's a fantastic player.
"This is a crucial stage of his career. For his age and because he is finishing his contract. But I have always thought of him as a very good player who gives us options. Now it is up to him."
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Paul Robinson may be first casualty as Juande Ramos eyes weaknesses
Paul Robinson would not be an obvious first casualty of Juande Ramos’s reign, but the Tottenham Hotspur head coach has made bringing in a goalkeeper a priority. The club have been watching Manuel Neuer, the 21-year-old Schalke 04 goalkeeper, and Samir Handanovic, of Udinese, who is 23. Both stand 6ft 4in and could replace Robinson in the medium term.
The England goalkeeper, who is 28, has made his name on being a good shot-stopper, rather than commanding his penalty area, explaining some of the team’s frailties from crosses. This season, Robinson has been prone to making mistakes and to allowing his concentration to lapse. “We will see if it [a change] happens,†he said. “I am confident [I will be No 1].â€
Robinson is not helped by the jittery form of Tottenham’s central defensive partnership of Michael Dawson and Younès Kaboul. Martin Jol, the former manager, blamed Damien Comolli, the sporting director, for contributing to his dismissal as manager last month by signing Kaboul, among others, in the summer and ignoring the Dutchman’s transfer preferences.
Dawson and the France Under-21 defender have been accused of sitting too deep and Ramos often gesticulated for the team to hold a higher line during the 2-0 victory over Blackpool in the Carling Cup fourth round on Wednesday.
“We have been working defensively, shoring up at the back, but the work is far from done,†Robinson, who returned in goal after missing three matches with a calf injury, said. “It is like your first day at a new club. Everyone is on trial again, it is a new start for everybody.â€
Robinson is being trained by Perry Suckling after the dismissal of Hans Segers, the goalkeeping coach. Ramos is looking at candidates from Spain for the role. “I am in close conversation with Comolli about who the next man should be,†Robinson said. (....)
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DAILY EXPRESS: Scott Carson is keen to earn a £10million permanent switch to Aston Villa.
Ricketts rejoins Saddlers on loan
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Ricketts has played for nine clubs since leaving Walsall in 2000
Striker Michael Ricketts has rejoined his old club Walsall on a three-month loan from League One rivals Oldham.
The 28-year-old came through the ranks for the Saddlers and made 90 first-team appearances, scoring 15 goals.
Ricketts left in 2000 to join Bolton Wanderers and moved to Middlesbrough two years later.
He has since appeared for Leeds United, Stoke City, Cardiff, Burnley, Southend and Preston before agreeing to go back to his roots in the West Midlands.
Ricketts has scored two goals in 12 appearances with Oldham this season.
BBC
Quote from: kjelvi on October 28, 2007, 08:52:24
North End to keep Pugh
Stoke fail in move for midfielder
Preston boss Paul Simpson has ruled out letting Danny Pugh join Championship rivals Stoke.
Simpson confirmed Stoke had made an enquiry for the former Leeds and Manchester United man who has dropped down the pecking order at Deepdale.
However, Simpson is determined to keep Pugh at the club as he remains part of his plans.
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Pugh had handed in a transfer request to manager Paul Simpson Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has finally landed long-standing transfer target Danny Pugh.
The Preston winger, 25, has joined the Potters on loan until January with a view to a permanent deal.
North End rebuffed a previous approach for the ex-Manchester United and Leeds player but are now ready to let him end a 16-month stay at Deepdale.
"I am absolutely delighted to have signed a quality left-sided player," Pulis told Stoke's website.
However, Preston boss Paul Simpson told his club's website: "It was in everybody's best interests to let him go.
"Danny said he wanted to go and play on loan. I said he couldn't, then yesterday (Thursday) he handed me a written transfer request.
"Although I'm not someone who is going to be dictated to by transfer requests, I reluctantly allowed him to go because I was at a point where I had a footballer who didn't desperately want to be here.
"He did a very good job for us last year, but this season he hasn't been as effective and now I've got other players who are playing ahead of him at the moment.
BBC
Megson blocks Speed exit
Midfielder's loan move to Sheffield United won't go ahead
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Bolton manager Gary Megson has ruled out letting midfielder Gary Speed join Sheffield United on loan.
Speed was on the verge of moving to Bramall Lane when Megson took over at The Reebok Stadium, having fallen out of favour under Sammy Lee.
But Megson acted quickly to block Speed's exit and assure the 38-year-old he has a large part to play in Bolton's survival bid.
"Gary will not be going out on loan," said Megson. "I see him as an integral part of what we need to try and do.
"Since I have been here, Gary has been fantastic. He is a terrific lad and a positive influence, in the dressing room, on the training ground and on the pitch, which is exactly what I expected.
"He has had a fantastic career. We want it to finish on a high and so does Gary."
Sky
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HARROGATE SIGN FORMER LEEDS STRIKER
Blue Square North leaders Harrogate Town have signed former Leeds United striker Tony Hackworth for an undisclosed fee.
Hackworth (27) has joined from Whitby Town and previously featured for Scarborough and Notts County.
The Wetherby Roaders latest recruit goes straight into the squad for the visit of Alfreton Town this weekend.
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HACKWORTH JOINS HARROGATE
Blue Square North leaders Harrogate Town have moved quickly to bolster their strike force by signing former Leeds United forward Tony Hackworth for an undisclosed fee.
Hackworth will be in the squad for Saturday`s home clash against Alfreton Town with Neil Aspin's side desperate to maintain their 100 per cent record at Wetherby Road this season.
The new striker joins from UniBond League Premier Divison side Whitby Town after signing for the east coast side from Scarborough in the summer.
Harrogate`s commercial manager Alan Williams was delighted with the news.
"It's fantastic for the club," he said.
"He's a big strong boy and we're looking forward to seeing him play alongside Danny Holland and hopefully scoring the goals that will take us up to the Conference.
"The chairman is cock-a-hoop about the signing."
nonleaguedaily.com
Quote from: kjelvi on November 02, 2007, 09:38:38
Kewell is on trial at Liverpool over new contract
Harry Kewell has been challenged to prove he is worth another Liverpool contract after finally making his first appearance of the season.
KEWELL MAY HAVE TO WAIT Harry Kewell may well have to wait for next week's Champions League clash with Besiktas for another chance to prove his worth to Liverpool.
The Australian has been told by boss Rafael Benitez that he must justify a new contract at the end of the season when his current deal runs out.
But whether Kewell will be given a key place even on the bench at Blackburn this evening is open to debate.
The winger has been troubled by groin, foot, knee and thigh problems over the past two seasons and has managed just 96 minutes of senior playing time since hobbling off in the 2006 FA Cup final against West Ham.
He made his comeback on Wednesday in the last 20 minutes of the Carling Cup victory over Cardiff, his first senior match since the Champions League final in May last season.
However, Benitez considers that Liverpool have such a punishing workload over the next few months that he will have to consider very carefully whether he can use a player so short of match fitness.
That creates a catch-22 problem for 29-year-old Kewell, who needs time on the pitch to stake his claim for a new deal.
Benitez said: "Harry will need time, the problem is that when you have important games and only 16 players to select, it is difficult for him.
"But at least he has played and scored for the reserves, playing only until half-time, and then he had a 20-minute spell against Cardiff.
"He is now training with the senior players, but it is not easy to say when we will use him in the future. Maybe for a European match when I can name 18 players, that might be the time."
He added: "We will have to see, but the Champions League looks the best bet, maybe that will be easier. But we have other players also coming back from injury and we cannot field a weakened squad.
"I can make no promises, he will have to wait for the opportunity to come along."
PA Sport
Gamle kjente 3/11
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16:49 Goal - Fulham 3 (David Healy 90) Reading 1
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16:26 Goal - Dunfermline 0 Livingston 3 (Mark Tinkler 66)
Strachan Shrugs Off Rumours He's Leaving Celtic
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GORDON STRACHAN has dismissed rumours he is on the verge of quitting Celtic.
Speculation spread like wildfire throughout Glasgow yesterday morning that his two-and-a-half year reign as boss was about to end, despite Celtic being three points clear at the top of the SPL.
Fans even started to gather outside Celtic Park waiting for news and the Record Sport switchboard was jammed with calls from anxious fans.
Hele saken: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/scottish-football/spl-football/celtic-fc/2007/11/03/strachan-shrugs-off-rumours-he-s-leaving-celtic-86908-20055493/
ROBINSON NOT UNDER THREAT - COMOLLI
Sporting director Damien Comolli insists Paul Robinson's position at Tottenham will not be affected by his comments following the infamous meeting between club officials and Juande Ramos at the start of the season.
Hele storyen: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2849775,00.html
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Spurs don't plan Robbo sale
Comments won't see keeper moved on
Tottenham Hotspur are adamant first-choice goalkeeper Paul Robinson will not be transfer listed in January.
Reports had claimed that Spurs would look to move the England No.1 out of White Hart Lane following the player's criticism of the board.
Hele: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2849801,00.html
CARSON EYES PERMANENT VILLA SWITCH
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Scott Carson has revealed his desire to make his loan move from Liverpool permanent and is optimistic Martin O'Neill's side can provide him with European football.
Carson is currently only at Villa Park for this season but is keen to stay after adjusting to life with the midlands club.
Carson said: "I think something has been agreed whereby, if everyone is happy, it could be made a permanent transfer
Hele: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/11/04/SOCCER_Villa.html
Venables: Plenty of clubs would snap up Tottenham's Robinson
England assistant boss Terry Venables has jumped to the defence of underfire Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
He said: "Paul is finding he's just like anybody else in that situation in that when it's hot you have to keep a very cool head.
"He has that backbone you need. Pressure can destroy people so you have to be mentally strong. I know a lot of clubs would be happy to have Paul as their goalkeeper."
Tribalfootball.com
Owls Track Former Leeds Man
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Wednesday are tracking former Leeds United and Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris to bolster their midfield according to reports in the weekend papers.
The 28-year-old, who has attracted attention for his off the field antics as much as his on the pitch capabilities, is a free agent after failing to find a club since leaving Millwall in the summer.
And the News Of The World is reporting that Owls boss Brian Laws is one of a number of managers looking at the possibility of bringing the midfielder to S6 to bolster their midfield following the departure of Graham Kavanagh to Sunderland following his loan spell.
Laws could also be looking to add competition for places in the middle of the park should star man Glenn Whelan leave for pastures new in the January transfer window, with a number of clubs already been linked with the Irishman.
Morris started his career as the 'next best thing' with Chelsea before joining Leeds on a free transfer in 2003, making just eleven league starts before moving on to Rotherham and then Millwall.
It's thought that the Fulham-born midfielder is also being tracked by Luton Town and MK Dons as he looks to get his career back on track.
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Joe Royle and Peter Reid have been interviewed for the Leicester job. (The Sun)
Dose of Kewell could be cure to BenÃtez's creative ills
Harry Kewell's return will give the beleagured Rafa Benitez and Liverpool fans cheer ahead of the must win tie with Besiktas.
If absence truly did make the heart grown fonder Harry Kewell would be one of the the most beloved footballers who ever lived. Since the summer of 2006, he has made only five appearances for Liverpool, all of them as a substitute. This attendance record might be used as a charge sheet by those who want to convict the 29-year-old of a squandered career.
The accusation would be unfair. Contempt for him reached a peak of injustice when the Australian went off in the 23rd minute of the 2005 Champions League final, with his side 1-0 down to Milan. He was booed from the pitch by his own supporters, who might have been contrite upon learning that he had torn an adductor muscle. Vivid as that episode was, it does not really typify Kewell's relationship with Liverpool followers.
He is popular and his emergence from the bench was one of the few events that perked up the visiting fans in the goalless draw with Blackburn at Ewood Park on Saturday. None the less, those observers and the Australia international himself cannot avoid being struck by the peculiarity of this career. After a productive showing at the start of the 2006 World Cup, for instance, he was sidelined by an ailment first described as gout before the diagnosis was corrected to septic arthritis, a bacterial infection.
Kewell is in danger of adding more to the medical lore of the game than he is to its conventional history. His contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this season and reasons for making another offer to a man who will then be nearing his 30th birthday are debatable. Unexpectedly, it is Rafael BenÃtez, the arch-pragmatist, who has displayed a marked commitment to Kewell. Under the Spaniard's regime, he has featured in the finals of the Champions League (twice), the FA Cup and the League Cup.
On that evidence, Kewell, in peak condition, is more of a mainstay than a luxury to BenÃtez. The manager knows that the attacker is still short of perfect condition but characterises him as an impact player who can be introduced from the substitutes' bench. Kewell may have lost some pace but his belated participation, along with that of Peter Crouch, brought the cogency that could have given Liverpool an undeserved win over Blackburn.
The Australian has never lacked for believers. Manchester United, keen to buy him from Leeds United in 2003, were peeved to learn how eager he was to join Liverpool. The financial mechanics of that move turned Kewell into a grave symptom for all those who wished to diagnose a terrible sickness in contemporary football. According to evidence in a subsequent libel case, just £3m went to Elland Road, while £2m was paid to the agent Bernie Mandic's company, with a further £2.4m loyalty bonus due to the player over a three-year period.
It is guessed that Kewell, with wages taken into account, might cost Liverpool £27m over the course of his time at Anfield. Should he still be on Liverpool's books next season, the deal must surely be linked to appearances. Despite the expressions of distaste, Kewell does not differ from the bulk of prominent footballers who have made the most of a lush financial environment. The disparity between his meagre appearances and the extravagant rewards does him harm, but he is no hypochondriac. Even if he showed scant compassion towards Leeds' impending collapse, his transfer fee would have been far too weak a dosage to cure that cancer.
Once, a player with Kewell's stuttering appearance record would have been cut loose and left to find himself another line of work. As it is, managers are highly averse to dispensing with anyone of his ability, equipped as he is to be playmaker as much as winger. BenÃtez is evidently tempted to have him on the bench for tonight's game with Besiktas.
"He was very good when he came on against Blackburn and he was good in training," said the Spaniard yesterday, "but it depends on what other players we have available." BenÃtez, with signings such as Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babel, has been looking for the flair that is far from a luxury now that Liverpool know they must break down Besiktas tonight if they are to survive in this season's Champions League.
Kewell, in theory, offers just such style and perhaps negotiations will be opened to keep him at Anfield. There is even a chance, too, that a moment will come this evening when they turn beseechingly to the Australian.
Guardian
I farta 6/11
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21:31 Goal - Norwich 1 Watford 3 (Marlon King 88)
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20:01 Goal - Huddersfield 1 (Danny Cadamarteri 12) Hartlepool 0
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19:58 Goal - Darlington 1 (Julian Joachim 27) Shrewsbury 0
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19:57 Goal - Scunthorpe 0 Stoke 1 (Richard Cresswell 26)
Gary Speed still has role to play at Bolton Wanderers
Gary Megson, the Bolton Wanderers manager, has blocked Gary Speed’s loan move to Sheffield United and insisted the veteran midfielder has a big role to play at the Reebok Stadium.
Speed has played down suggestions of a major rift with former manager Sammy Lee, but Bryan Robson, the Sheffield United boss, moved to get the former Leeds United man to Bramall Lane on loan.
The deal was at an advanced stage when Megson was confirmed as Lee’s successor a fortnight ago and Speed has now been assured he still had a part to play in the Lancashire club’s fight for survival.
“Gary will not be going out on loan,†said Megson. “I see him as an integral part of what we need to try and do.
“Since I have been here, Gary has been fantastic. He is a terrific lad and a positive influence, in the dressing room, on the training ground and on the pitch, which is exactly what I expected.
“He has had a fantastic career. We want it to finish on a high and so does Gary.â€
Megson also gave a hint that he could revert back to the long-ball tactics that proved a success under Sam Allardyce.
“What we must do is get round pegs in round holes and square pegs in square ones. A lot of these players were brought in to play a certain system, so invariably, we have to use the same system,†he said.
“We must remember the players got very good results in the past playing that way, so we have to hope that clicks in again.â€
Times
Keogh set to have groin surgery
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Wolves star Andy Keogh is set to have a minor operation on a niggling groin injury but is hoping to be back to face West Brom later this month.
Hele saken: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1786_2866672,00.html
Fowler seeks to solve hip worry
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Cardiff City striker Robbie Fowler will see a specialist in Germany next week over a recurring hip problem.
Fowler will be treated by renowned sport's injury surgeon Dr Hans-Wilhelm Muller Wolfhart, whose former patients include Michael Owen and Ronaldo.
Hele storyen: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7087020.stm
Manchester City may also be ready to mount a double raid on Tottenham for star striker Dimitar Berbatov and goalkeeper Paul Robinson. (News of the World)
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Robinson: I don't want to leave Spurs
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Paul Robinson has vowed to remain the No 1 at Tottenham.
The Spurs keeper has been linked with a £6m move to Manchester City in the January transfer window as new boss Juande Ramos wants to shake up his squad.
But Robinson told the Ham&High: "We will see what happens and whether he makes any signings, but I am confident I'm the No 1 at this club and that it will stay that way."
And the England international claims he will have a say in who will replace Hans Segers as goalkeeping coach.
"I have not got a goalkeeping coach at the moment," he added.
Hele: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=492837&in_page_id=1779
Former England manager Terry Venables has emerged as a candidate along with Gerard Houllier to be the next Ireland boss. (Sunday Express)
Quote from: kjelvi on November 04, 2007, 22:21:52
CARSON EYES PERMANENT VILLA SWITCH
Aston Villa goalkeeper Scott Carson has revealed his desire to make his loan move from Liverpool permanent and is optimistic Martin O'Neill's side can provide him with European football.
Carson is currently only at Villa Park for this season but is keen to stay after adjusting to life with the midlands club.
Carson said: "I think something has been agreed whereby, if everyone is happy, it could be made a permanent transfer
Hele: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/11/04/SOCCER_Villa.html
Carson set for £10m move to Villa
Scott Carson is heading for a British record £10million transfer after Rafa Benitez revealed that Aston Villa had agreed an option to buy him.
The Liverpool manager was initially reluctant to sanction Carson's loan move to Villa Park but admitted yesterday that he had cleared the way for the England keeper to join Martin O'Neill's side on a permanent basis.
Hele: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=492782&in_page_id=1779
Quote from: kjelvi on November 01, 2007, 11:49:59
To ex-spillere nominert som rundens spiller i FA cupen's 4. kvalikrunde_
Keeper Shaun Allaways (Staines)
Spiss Chris Farrell (York)
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Stockport 1-1 Staines
Shaun Allaway, the Staines keeper who once had a trial at Stockport, showed he may have been worth a second look by helping to earn his side a replay.
Allaway spent a week at Edgeley Park but did not make the grade. He certainly enjoyed his return to Stockport.
During the week, County made the mistake of insisting Staines was famous only for Sacha Baron Cohen's suburban gangster Ali G.
But the 24-year-old keeper had the last word and Stockport will be showing Staines plenty of respect come the re-match at Wheatsheaf Park.
"I got injured after two days of the trial and never really got a chance to show Stockport what I can do," lamented Allaway, a former England Under-19 keeper who has also turned out for
Leeds and QPR.
Marc Charles-Smith was the Ryman Premier League side's other hero with the 76th minute equaliser that kept the part-timers in the competition. And not even the most myopic of County diehards would deny that Steve Cordery's side fully deserved a draw after holding their own on a miserable day for Stockport.
The opening half-hour was poor and the windy conditions did not help. Staines were no doubt more than happy with the gusty wind that stopped the hosts from stringing much passing football together.
Stockport had the majority of what few chances there were but Staines, in the first round for the first time in 23 years, looked comfortable and were rarely in danger.
Just three minutes had gone when Stockport full-back Michael Bowler crossed for Matty McNeil, but the striker headed his effort inches wide.
Staines' Dwain Clarke then saw two shots blocked in rapid succession following a free-kick just outside the home box, while at the other end Jason Taylor's low drive was well gathered by Allaway.
Stockport then had an almighty scare on 31 minutes. Clarke hit a hopeful shot from all of 25 yards, but it somehow eluded the grasp of goalkeeper Chris Adamson and bounced back out after hitting the base of a post.
The home side responded with a few chances of their own. Liam Dickinson's curling free-kick was saved by Allaway, then McNeil again headed wide, this time from only eight yards out. Dickinson tried an acrobatic scissor kick which flew over the Staines crossbar, but the part-timers were deservedly still on level terms at the interval.
It only took Stockport two minutes to pounce after the restart, however.
Substitute Greg Tansey floated in a corner and McNeil timed his arrival to stoop and head home at the far post.
Staines hit back â€" with Clarke seeing his superb shot brilliantly beaten away by Adamson. At the other end, youngster Paul Turnbull hit a great volley which flew narrowly over the bar.
The visitors eventually claimed their precious equaliser with time running out. Striker Mark Nwokeji, whose goal at Conference neighbours and rivals Woking in the last qualifying round had earned Staines this shot at cup stardom, saw a decent effort spilled by goalkeeper Adamson.
Charles-Smith reacted quickly to bundle home the loose ball, sending hundreds of visiting supporters wild and dreaming of more heroics in the replay.
Daily Mail
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Speed - will focus on playing
MEGSON WON'T CHANGE SPEED ROLE
Gary Megson has no plans to bring Bolton midfielder Gary Speed back onto the club's coaching staff.
Speed started the campaign by combining his playing duties with the role of first-team coach before leaving the role in October.
The veteran Welshman made the decision to ensure he is focused on playing, and new Bolton boss Megson wants it to remain that way.
"You are either a player or a coach, but not both," said Megson in the News of the World.
"It is an impossible job. You can't do both. Player/manager is a bridge too far and player/coach is two bridges too far.
"I tried it at Norwich and it can't be done.
"If you are playing, you need to be training and if you are running the session, you can't train."
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Keepere Ian Andrews er vel ikke den som har satt de dypeste spor etter seg i Leeds United. Hentet fra Celtic i desember 1988 - og fikk en kamp i Leeds-trøya (0-0 mot Crystal Palace borte 17/12).
Har nå snublet over den tidligere Leeds- (1 kamp), Leicester- (126 kamper), Celtic (8 kamper)Southampton- (10 kamper), Swindon- (1 kamp) og Bournemouth-keeperen (64 kamper).
Han er fysio ved University of Bath (ved deres toppidrettsenter og Team Bath F.C. Tidligere har han vært sju år som fysio Leicester City
Han var også med i BOOPS (Boys Out On Bikes), som sist sommer syklet Wembley - La Manga til inntekt for brystkreft-saken. Her var han sammen med bl.a. Tory Dorigo og Gary McAllister.'
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Robins are Wright club for Alan
Cheltenham have confirmed that defender Alan Wright has signed a deal to stay with the League One side until the end of the season.
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Final negotiations were concluded after he had played in the Robins' 1-1 draw with Brighton in the FA Cup - the experienced left-back signing a six-month contract.
The 36-year-old could complete 500 league appearances during his stay at Whaddon Road - he has made 483 in a career spanning 18 years.
He told the club's official website: "If I can lend my experience to some of the younger members of the squad then everybody wins.
"The work ethic at this club is superb and there is a great spirit around the club. That is what attracted me here and I'm enjoying my football at the moment.
"We've been playing well without getting the wins that we deserve but the passion and the commitment from the players is fantastic and the wins will start coming."
TeamTalk
(...) Meanwhile, striker Rob Hulse is set to return for the reserves on Wednesday night following his eight-month lay-off after breaking his leg in a Premier League clash with Chelsea last season. (YP)
Former Wigan boss Paul Jewell has decided not to return as manager. The club may now turn to Joe Royle or Gary McAllister. (Daily Mirror)
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LEWIS PULLED OUT OF USA SQUAD
Derby have withdrawn winger Eddie Lewis from the USA squad for this weekend's friendly against South Africa.
The Barclays Premier League's bottom club were not keen for the 33-year-old to travel to Johannesburg - but team-mate Benny Feilhaber has been released.
"We've pulled Eddie out of the squad," Derby boss Billy Davies told his club's official website.
"What with all the travelling and the nature of the game, we thought it would be best to keep him here and keep him fresh.
"Benny will go, because it will be good for him to be involved and get the minutes on the pitch."
Sportinglife.com
Spurs threaten Villa deal for Liverpool's Carson
Tottenham are threatening Aston Villa's £10 million deal for Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson.
The Daily Mail says Carson would welcome a permanent switch to Villa Park and a £10million transfer fee has reportedly been agreed with Liverpool. But Spurs could yet enter the fray for Carson, with doubts persisting over No1 Paul Robinson.
Og som vanlig har vi vel ingen sell-on-clause >:(
Scott Carson's chance to stake England claim
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Scott Carson's England debut in the Ernst Happel Stadion on Friday will be a realisation of the precocious talent Leeds United identified playing for non-league Workington in the FA Youth Cup five years ago and a further endorsement of the fiercely ambitious 22-year-old's belief that he has to make a permanent move away from Liverpool in the January transfer window.
Hele storyen: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/sport/2007/11/14/sfncar114.xml
Is Tel ready to step back into hotseat?
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Quick fix: the FA could turn to Terry Venables if they decide to axe Steve McClaren
Terry Venables is the man the Football Association are most likely to turn to next week, should they decide that Steve McClaren's game is up.
There is currently no great appetite for a change at the top but things can change quickly at Soho Square.
Hele storyen: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=493366&in_page_id=1779
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Republic must spend big to lure coach like Venables, says Hunt
Stephen Hunt last night urged the Football Association of Ireland to "spend big" when appointing a replacement for Steve Staunton, with the Reading and Republic of Ireland midfielder also suggesting that Terry Venables, the current England assistant, would be a favourable choice. The FAI was prudent when selecting Staunton and his predecessor, Brian Kerr, but Hunt believes that mindset must change if Ireland are to reclaim their place among the game's elite.
Hele saken: http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2210510,00.html
Charlton hope to sign Hull midfielder Dean Marney and Luton's Matt Spring in January. (Daily Mail)
Knarvik forlater Sandefjord
Onsdag ble det klart at Tommy Knarvik spiller for TIL kommende sesong.
Tommy Knarvik blir Lars Iver Strands erstatter i Tromsø. 28-åringen har signert en fireårskontrakt med «Gutan».
Sandefjord-kapteinen har tidligere vært i TILs søkelys, og prøvespilte for TIL på La Manga før han ble Sandefjord-spiller i 2005.
Etter nedrykket med Vestfold-klubben i høst, var Knarvik blant spillerne som ønsket å forbli i en eliteserieklubb.
- Tommy er en spiller vi lenge har ønsket oss og vi er derfor utrolig glade for å ha landet denne avtalen, sier sportsdirektør Morten Kræmer i TIL i en pressemelding.
Nettavisen
Villa can keep Carson - Benitez
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Carson is tipped to make his England debut against Austria
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says it is up to Aston Villa if they want to make Scott Carson's loan permanent.
Carson recently revealed that a permanent move has been agreed - and Benitez says he understands why the former Leeds keeper may want to leave.
"He knows Jose Reina is top class and it'll be difficult for him to play here. Villa can decide if they want to keep him," he told his club website.
Carson is tipped to make his England debut against Austria on Friday.
"Scott is a good professional and a nice boy. This is a crucial time in his career and he needs to play," Benitez added.
Hele storyen: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/7096859.stm
Hjelper ikke akkurat på Woody's kokain-rykte...
England star gave cash to club-mate found in drugs raid
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A Middlesbrough starlet on trial for drug dealing has told police £100 found in a raid on his home was given to him by team-mate Jonathan Woodgate, to buy a drink
Lewis Walker, aged 17, was found with £25,000 worth of cannabis and almost £2,000 cash in his bedroom on October 15 last year, Teesside Crown Court heard.
Walker told police that of £170 found in his wallet during the raid, £70 was from his wages and the other £100 was given to him the night before by Woodgate while the pair were in the Tall Trees nightclub, Yarm.
Walker said Woodgate told him to 'get himself a drink' with the £100. He added the England defender had never given him cash before.
Walker appeared in court with his mum Tracy Walker, 37, both of Kirkstone Road, Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough.
Lewis Walker denies possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
Tracy Walker has admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply. She has also admitted possessing cocaine, but denied the more serious charge of possessing it with intent to supply.
Daily Mail
Tottenham to send Rose away on-loan
Tottenham youngster Danny Rose, an England youth international, could be shipped out on loan to a lower division club in a bid to get some first team experience.
The 17-year-old winger, who scored in Tottenham's reserves 1-1 draw with Ipswich earlier in the week, has yet to make his full debut.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rose
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Job talk won't distract Grayson
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson insists he is unfazed by speculation linking him with the vacant managerial positions at Burnley and Preston.
Hele saken: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1813_2883134,00.html
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Grayson: Rising star in management
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Joachim: Like a new player
Penney praise for versatile Joachim
Manager Dave Penney has hailed Julian Joachim's versatility at Darlington after the striker's displays in his new right-midfield role.
The 33-year-old made his name as a no-nonsense frontman but has recently found a new lease of life as a right-sided winger.
"He's been fantastic for us in that wide right position," admitted Penney ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford.
"We started him upfront at Hereford but the more I look at him more I think that playing wide on the right is his best position.
"He has set goals up for us, and scored them, but his defensive work is sometimes overlooked because he puts an excellent shift defensively. You can see he's played at a higher level."
Penney added to the Northern Echo: "He's still got the enthusiasm and its like having a new player compared to the Julian Joachim we had last season."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Joachim
Micky Adams and Carlton Palmer have both applied for the Burnley manager's job. (Daily Star)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micky_Adams
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlton_Palmer
Midfielder gets recall
Gareth Southgate has recalled midfielder Adam Johnson from his loan spell at Watford and he may now go back into the first team.
It is the end of the midfielder's second spell away on loan from the club after he spent some time with Leeds United last season but he had a far more successful time at Watford helping them to the top of the Championship. Watford had been keen to keep the player but he is now expected to go back into the first-team picture at Boro where he has already made 18 starts for the first team.
On his departure from Vicarge Road he thanked the fans for the way they treated him, he told Watford's official website: "The fans have been excellent to me at Watford.
"It's always nice to know the fans appreciate what you're doing and I appreciate what they're doing.
"I've been impressed by the club and the way everything is run. Everyone knows what they have to do and they do it, the manager has drilled into everyone what they have to do.
"I played 11 games in a row, which I've never done in competitive football at senior level ever. The most I played for Middlesbrough is two games in a row.
"But I've come to Watford and hopefully I've proven to people that I can do it week-in, week-out and get the minutes under my belt so I'm just grateful to Watford for giving me my chance."
eatsleepfootball.com
MARK VIDUKA insists he is putting Newcastle before Australia.
The striker opted out of the friendly against Nigeria to prepare for Toon’s home game with Liverpool next Saturday.
He said: “I’m going to have a rest.â€
The Sun
Spurs target Carson: It's Villa for me
Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson won't be tempted by a late offer from Tottenham to refuse a permanent move to Aston Villa.
Carson is on loan at Villa but will join the Midlanders on a permanent basis in six weeks time after Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez yesterday cleared the path for a £10million move, ending any hopes Tottenham had of signing him.
Hele saken: http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=65413
West Ham's Bowyer has positive surgery
West Ham United midfielder Lee Bowyer has undergone successful hernia surgery.
He has returned to light training after undergoing surgery in Germany.
Hele saken: http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=65379
I farta 17/11
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21:26 Goal - Northern Ireland 2 (David Healy 80) Denmark 1
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21:08 Goal - Northern Ireland 1 (Warren Feeney 62) Denmark 1
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16:38 Goal - Dag & Red 0 Bradford 2 (David Wetherall 75)
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16:23 Goal - Chester 0 Milton Keynes Dons 2 (Jemal Johnson 64)
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15:34 Goal - Wales 1 Rep of Ireland 1 (Robbie Keane 31)
Martin Hiden spilte siste del av kampen for Østerike mot England på fredag.
Quote from: pedro on November 17, 2007, 22:27:15
Martin Hiden spilte siste del av kampen for Østerike mot England på fredag.
Still going strong på Rapid Wien
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http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Hiden
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Hiden
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/511.html
http://www.rapidarchiv.at/spieler/hiden_martin.html
Må si jeg er imponert over hva du klarer å grave frem, Kjelvi.
Quote from: kjelvi on November 16, 2007, 17:26:12
Midfielder gets recall
Gareth Southgate has recalled midfielder Adam Johnson from his loan spell at Watford and he may now go back into the first team.
It is the end of the midfielder's second spell away on loan from the club after he spent some time with Leeds United last season but he had a far more successful time at Watford helping them to the top of the Championship. Watford had been keen to keep the player but he is now expected to go back into the first-team picture at Boro where he has already made 18 starts for the first team.
On his departure from Vicarge Road he thanked the fans for the way they treated him, he told Watford's official website: "The fans have been excellent to me at Watford.
"It's always nice to know the fans appreciate what you're doing and I appreciate what they're doing.
"I've been impressed by the club and the way everything is run. Everyone knows what they have to do and they do it, the manager has drilled into everyone what they have to do.
"I played 11 games in a row, which I've never done in competitive football at senior level ever. The most I played for Middlesbrough is two games in a row.
"But I've come to Watford and hopefully I've proven to people that I can do it week-in, week-out and get the minutes under my belt so I'm just grateful to Watford for giving me my chance."
eatsleepfootball.com
Jeg klarer faktisk ikke å huske denne spilleren. Ser han spilte 5 kamper for oss forrige sesong på lån. Hvilken posisjon på midten spilte han?
auren, som har totalt blackout... ???
Et nytt mesterlig mål av David Healy. Han er helt fantastisk i landslagstrøya:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjCA1R82Y8c
auren
Quote from: auren on November 18, 2007, 11:44:57
Quote from: kjelvi on November 16, 2007, 17:26:12
Midfielder gets recall
Gareth Southgate has recalled midfielder Adam Johnson from his loan spell at Watford and he may now go back into the first team.
It is the end of the midfielder's second spell away on loan from the club after he spent some time with Leeds United last season but he had a far more successful time at Watford helping them to the top of the Championship. Watford had been keen to keep the player but he is now expected to go back into the first-team picture at Boro where he has already made 18 starts for the first team.
On his departure from Vicarge Road he thanked the fans for the way they treated him, he told Watford's official website: "The fans have been excellent to me at Watford.
"It's always nice to know the fans appreciate what you're doing and I appreciate what they're doing.
"I've been impressed by the club and the way everything is run. Everyone knows what they have to do and they do it, the manager has drilled into everyone what they have to do.
"I played 11 games in a row, which I've never done in competitive football at senior level ever. The most I played for Middlesbrough is two games in a row.
"But I've come to Watford and hopefully I've proven to people that I can do it week-in, week-out and get the minutes under my belt so I'm just grateful to Watford for giving me my chance."
eatsleepfootball.com
Jeg klarer faktisk ikke å huske denne spilleren. Ser han spilte 5 kamper for oss forrige sesong på lån. Hvilken posisjon på midten spilte han?
auren, som har totalt blackout... ???
Mener at han var oppført som midtstopper. Men kan ikke huske at jeg har sett han i noen kamper.
Leste han var venstre ving, men ringer svært få bjeller hos meg...
auren
Fortrengningen av hva som skjedde i fjoråret fortsetter ser jeg! ;D
Johnson spilte noen kamper for oss ifjor høst, og da på venstre kant, uten at han gjorde noen stor figur. Var vle med i et par av de Tv sendte kampene også. Det var vel Carver som hentet han inn, hvis jeg ikke husker helt feil? :)
Adam Johnson
Draktnummer: 39
Posisjon: Midtbane
Klubbside: www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Født: 14.07.1987
Høyde: 175 cm
Vekt: 62 kg
Tidligere klubber: Leeds (på utlån), Middlesbrough
Aktuelt: På utlån fra Middlesbrough.
Han er midtbanespiller, ja
Hugsar Adam Johnson godt, eg. Han gjorde vel riktignok ingen spesielt god figur for oss, men Southgate skraut veldig av ungguten sin og meinte han hadde stort potensiale. Han er vel som unggutar flest; varierande. Litt overraska at han har slått så utruleg ut i blome i år, men Boothroyd har vel gitt han den sjølvtiliten som skulle til.
Healy sets Euro campaign record
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Healy's first goal of the campaign was an equaliser against Spain in September 2006
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David Healy is mobbed - he's in there somewhere - by Northern Ireland team-mates after his hat-trick against Spain
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The wizard of Windsor strikes again, this time getting the only goal in Northern Ireland's 1-0 home win over Latvia
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David is congratulated by his father Clifford Healy after his hat-trick in the qualifier away to Liechtenstein
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David Healy pounces for his second goal in Northern Ireland's 2-1 win over Sweden in Belfast
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So much for keeping your feet on the ground and not getting carried away - Healy gets a lift after victory over Sweden
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Kyle Lafferty scored one and Healy two as the Nigel Worthington era began with a 3-1 success over Liechtenstein
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David Healy scores a penalty against Iceland in Reykjavik but Northern Ireland lost 2-1
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Striker Healy scores his record-breaking goal to give Northern Ireland a 2-1 win at home to Denmark
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David Healy celebrates another magical moment at Windsor Park - the winner against Denmark
Ireland are poised to approach the FA about Terry Venables' availability. (News of the World)
Quote from: kjelvi on November 17, 2007, 16:10:18
Spurs target Carson: It's Villa for me
Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson won't be tempted by a late offer from Tottenham to refuse a permanent move to Aston Villa.
Villa bid £20M for Liverpool's Carson, Crouch Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill wants to bring Liverpool striker Peter Crouch back to Villa Park.
The Independent says Villa are prepared to offer £20 million to sign both Crouch and on-loan goalkeeper
Scott Carson in the winter market.
Crouch is also a target for Manchester City.
Ex-Man Utd, Leeds winger Sharpe launching South Africa soccer schools
Former Manchester United and Leeds midfielder Lee Sharpe is planning to launch soccer schools in South Africa.
He plans to set up NINE soccer schools in South Africa for underprivileged children.
Sharpe has one up and running in Cape Town as well as a prison team for young offenders, and hopes to have one in each South African province before the World Cup arrives in 2010.
Sharpe and a friend - former Manchester City player Greg Thompson - set up the non-profit making South Africa project after a US proposal for a commercial academy fell through.
Sharpe told the People: "We didn't set up the soccer schools to find young talent, but if there are players who are good then we will try to help them.
"We're trying to get kids out of the ghettos and a life of crime and off the streets. It's about trying to give them a little bit of hope.
"We're not making a quick hit before the World Cup and then getting out, but it is a good goal and focus for us."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Sharpe
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Quote from: kjelvi on November 18, 2007, 15:17:40
Ireland are poised to approach the FA about Terry Venables' availability. (News of the World)
Republic of Ireland will step up their hunt for a new boss by approaching England assistant
Terry Venables and Gerard Houllier. (Daily Mail)
Birmingham may face legal action if they appoint a new manager without the approval of potential new owner Carson Yeung.
The Blues board have met to discuss a list of candidates to replace Steve Bruce, who will quit St Andrews to become Wigan boss later this week.
Former Tottenham manager Martin Jol and ex-Wigan boss Paul Jewell are among the leading contenders with Chris Coleman, who is not enjoying the best of times at Real Sociedad, also in contention.
But Jol wants a big job in Holland while Jewell has been strongly linked with the Republic of Ireland vacancy and that may open the door to usual suspects Graeme Souness, Glenn Hoddle, Peter Reid and Joe Royle.
Daily Mail
Film is offside, says Brian Clough’s widow
The widow of Brian Clough, the football manager, has condemned a forthcoming film about him based on a novel about her late husband that she says misrepresents him as a foul-mouthed, selfish man.
Barbara Clough said that she was dismayed to hear that Ealing Studios was adapting The Damned United, David Peace’s controversial novel, for the big screen. She told The Times: “I am dreading the film. If it’s close to the character portrayed in the book, then I’m very apprehensive. It’s going to be pretty dire.†Her son, Nigel Clough, the Burton Albion manager, said that although he had not read the book he supported his mother’s concerns. “The people who knew my father and worked with him will recognise if there is any truth in this piece of fiction,†he said.
Clough, who died three years ago at the age of 69, has gone down in footballing history for his early goalscoring feats as a player, his unorthodox motivational techniques as a club manager â€" instilling confidence in promising young players and remotivating ageing underachievers â€" and for taking two football teams, Derby County and Nottingham Forest, to the pinnacle of the League championship.
The Damned United, which begins filming in the spring, tells the story of Clough’s tempestous 44 days in 1974 as manager of Leeds United. Michael Sheen, whose portrayal of Tony Blair and his particular mannerisms in The Queen was hailed by critics as “beautifully lugubriousâ€, has been signed to star as “Cloughieâ€.
But the film-makers have failed to calm the fears of Clough’s family and close friends. Don Shaw, the TV and film writer, said that the novel was a gross exaggeration of what Clough was actually like. “He certainly didn’t swear, certainly not in the company of most people. He didn’t smoke either. The book has him chain-smoking. He comes across as a very aggressive, dominating character. He was certainly dominating â€" but that was through his charisma,†he said.
However, Andy Harries, the film’s producer, said: “Our goal is to tell a wonderful and extraordinary story with universal themes of success, jealousy and betrayal.†He said of the book: “It’s billed as a novel, and one should read it as a novel.â€
Times
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IFA wants Worthington to stay on
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Nigel Worthington was capped 66 times as a N Ireland player
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington is set to be offered a new contract after the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Spain on Wednesday night.
Worthington's current deal ends after the game but his short period in charge has impressed the Irish FA.
Hele saken: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7102709.stm
Jeg trenger hjelp!!! Har akkurat sett et eldre intervju på LUTV med en ny goalkeeper (tror han heter Ian til fornavn), som er unbeaten etter 3 kamper. Har totalt blackout i forhold til hvem det er. Noen som kan hjelpe??? ???
Quote from: kilgallon on November 19, 2007, 22:39:40
Jeg trenger hjelp!!! Har akkurat sett et eldre intervju på LUTV med en ny goalkeeper (tror han heter Ian til fornavn), som er unbeaten etter 3 kamper. Har totalt blackout i forhold til hvem det er. Noen som kan hjelpe??? ???
Hmmmmm...
Vi har hatt to Ian's i mål
Ian AndrewsSjekk postingen av 11/11 her: http://www.leedsunited.no/forum/index.php?topic=9235.75
Men han spilte bare en kamp for Leeds....
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Trolig
Ian Bennett, som spilte fire kamper for Leeds 2005-06
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Bennett_%28footballer%29
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/31593.html
13/8/05: Luton (B) 0-0
20/8: Wolves (H) 2-0
27/8: Norwich (B) 0-1
10/9: Brighton (H) 3-3
Hyll Healy!
Nord-Irland-sjef Nigel Worthington krever at superspissens rekordform settes pris på.
Fulhams David Healy (28) satte ny europeisk scoringsrekord i helgen. Mot Danmark scoret nordiren sitt 13. landslagsmål i inneværende kvalikrunde, og passerte med det Davor Suker på toppen av tronen.
Nå krever landslagssjef Nigel Worthington at prestasjonen verdsettes i det internasjonale fotballmiljøet.
- Det burde vært en pris til toppscoreren. Man har jo gullstøvelen og lignende. Hvorfor er det ingenting til en spiller som har satt en vanvittig rekord for et bitte lite land? undrer Worthington overfor BBC Sport.
Healy står «kun» med tre scoringer for klubblaget i Premier League denne sesongen. Worthington mener imidlertid at nivået er langt i internasjonale konkurranser.
- Ã... ta rekorden med et mål som gjør at vi både vinner kampen, og fortsatt henger med i kampen om EM-billett, er noe man bare drømmer om, smiler Healy selv.
- Jeg husker selv at jeg så Davor Suker spille for noen år siden. Han er en stor spiller, tenkte jeg. Følelsen min nå var litt den samme som da jeg utlignet George Bests rekord (legendarisk nordirsk landslagsspiller, red. amn.), innrømmer den nybakte rekordholderen.
Han føler seg knapt verdig å bli nevnt i samme sleng som fotballens giganter.
- Hva i all verden har jeg gjort for å bli nevnt i samme åndedrag som disse gigantene? undrer en vantro Healy.
Landslagssjef Worthington har svaret. Healys målorgie er prisklassen verdig.
http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/landslag/article1451488.ece
Ja, Ian Bennet er navnet. Jeg husker han en kort overgang var keeper. Takk for hjelpen, Kjelvi!!
Former Sunderland and Manchester City manager Peter Reid is pondering a return to management with Championship side Burnley. (Daily Mail)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Reid
"Leeds United
Peter Reid was out of work until March 2003, when he was appointed interim manager of Leeds United after the dismissal of Terry Venables. The Elland Road club had been hit by £80million debts after their £100million outlay on new players in the space of five seasons had failed to land them a trophy. Reid looked to be just the man to reverse the decline, especially after a 6-1 away win over Charlton Athletic and a 3-2 away win over Arsenal which ended the opposition's Premiership title hopes. But the club was still in a financial crisis and Reid's new signings over the summer of 2003 were all free transfers and loan deals. Many of them were brought in from the French League, notably Olembe and Lamine Sakho and he also brought in the comically inept Roque Junior, a Brazilian world cup winning centre half amazingly. His most important longterm signing was Kevin Blackwell who he brought in from Sheffield United to be Assistant Manager, by the end of Reid's last season Blackwell had become manager of Leeds United. As well as this Reid was forced to sell Harry Kewell who had been central to the Leeds team since the turn of the century. Reid's new signings failed to gel, Olembe seldom played, Roque Junior was sent off in his first game an embarrassing defeat to Birmingham City at home and Sakho was incapable of replacing Kewell as the pacy creator of Leeds attacks. The team lacked a midfield general as well- Reid was forced to play David Batty there. A 6-1 defeat at Portsmouth was the final straw for the club's board of directors and in November Reid was dismissed after less than eight months in charge. After his sacking the club also dispensed with many of his loan signings returning them to their clubs. Unsurprisingly a makeshift Leeds side with defenders and strikers playing in midfield were relegated at the end of the season and most of the players that Reid had used left at the end of the season as the club held a fire sale of its celebrated and less celebrated players."
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Quote from: kjelvi on November 17, 2007, 16:11:16
West Ham's Bowyer has positive surgery
West Ham United midfielder Lee Bowyer has undergone successful hernia surgery.
He has returned to light training after undergoing surgery in Germany.
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Lee Bowyer has returned to training with West Ham following his hernia operation.
The midfielder was sent for surgery during the international break to remedy a problem which has been dogging him for some time.
Hele saken: http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2007/11/20/Prem-Bowyer-back-training-with-West-Ham/?facets/sport-space/football/great-britain-locale/
(....) defender Sam Hird has joined Grimsby Town on a one-month loan deal.
The 20-year-old has made only three appearances for Sean O'Driscoll's side this season.
SkySports
Aston Villa-keeperen Scott Carson kommer til å vokte Englands mål i den avgjørende kvalikkampen mot Kroatia onsdag kveld. Det sier en kilde til Guardian Unlimited. For nå har han fått nok av tabbene til Paul Robinson.
http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2007/11/20/518831.html
Everton could replace out-going assistant and new Preston boss Alan Irvine with Sheffield United number two Brian Kidd or Steve Round, who is on the England backroom team. (Various)
Mer: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article486804.ece
"Kidd was given the role of head of youth development at Leeds United but quickly rose to the position of number two to David O'Leary a role he continued following the arrival of Terry Venables.
In January 2003 was confirmed as England's new assistant coach under Sven-Göran Eriksson in a part-time capacity, replacing Steve McClaren who had stood down at the start of November 2002 to concentrate on his full-time job at Middlesbrough.
However, he left Leeds in May 2003 after the appointment of Peter Reid as the new manager and after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in May 2004, was forced to resign his duties with England just weeks before Euro 2004."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Kidd
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Grayson - Talks are ongoing
Seasiders discuss improved deal with manager
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Blackpool could be set to hand their manager an improved contract after reports that Simon Grayson is attracting interest from rival clubs.
Grayson was linked with the recently filled managerial vacancy at Preston North End, while he is reportedly on a five-man shortlist to take over at Burnley.
However, after insisting that the talk was speculation, Grayson has confirmed that contract discussions are ongoing.
"Everybody in life wants better contracts, don't they?" he is quoted as saying in the Daily Mirror.
"It's an ongoing situation, but not a major issue for me."
SkySports
Quote from: Per-Stian on November 20, 2007, 23:04:42
Aston Villa-keeperen Scott Carson kommer til å vokte Englands mål i den avgjørende kvalikkampen mot Kroatia onsdag kveld. Det sier en kilde til Guardian Unlimited. For nå har han fått nok av tabbene til Paul Robinson.
Ikke engang på benken!
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NO ENGLAND PLACE FOR ROBINSON Paul Robinson is expected to sit out England's vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia all together at Wembley tonight after it emerged that David James is set to take his place on the substitutes' bench.
England coach Steve McClaren told his players the team yesterday - although he has yet to publicly announce his starting line-up, and Scott Carson, on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool, is predicted to claim the No1 shirt.
Hele saken: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2895234,00.html
Quote from: kjelvi on November 20, 2007, 17:00:06
Former Sunderland and Manchester City manager Peter Reid is pondering a return to management with Championship side Burnley. (Daily Mail)
REID REJECTS IRAN JOB Former Sunderland and Leeds boss Peter Reid has rejected an offer to coach the Iranian national side.
Reid, who is currently out of work, claims he turned down a three-year deal to take charge of Iran, who have been without a coach since the sacking of Amir Ghalenoei back in July.
Former England international Reid admits he found the offer tempting, but decided in the end to reject their overtures.
"It's international football and they've got some decent players around Europe," the 51-year-old told the Asian Football Confederation website.
"Obviously I know Andranik (Teimourian) at Bolton and I like (Javad) Nekounam at Osasuna."
PA Sports
Sherriff has an able deputy
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Tranmere manager Ronnie Moore has warned Shane Sherriff he's going to have a "fight" on his hands with Andrew Taylor for his left-back spot.
Sherriff missed Saturday's clash with Doncaster due to suspension and, although the rest gave him chance to recover from an ankle problem, his absence allowed on-loan Blackburn man Taylor to stake his claim for a first team spot.
Moore told the club's official website: "Shane has had an ankle problem. How he played in the cup game at Chesterfield was unbelievable, as it was so swollen.
Hele saken: http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1833_2895259,00.html
Quote from: kjelvi on November 21, 2007, 08:57:31
Everton could replace out-going assistant and new Preston boss Alan Irvine with Sheffield United number two Brian Kidd or Steve Round, who is on the England backroom team. (Various)
Sheffield United will reject any approach from Everton to speak to
Brian Kidd about becoming their new No 2. (Daily Mirror + Daily Express)
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Sheffield Utd won't release Kidd to Everton Sheffield United are determined to hold onto Brian Kidd.
Everton boss David Moyes wants Kidd to be his deputy after Alan Irvine left to become manager of Preston.
But a Bramall Lane source told the Mirror: "Brian Kidd is an integral part of the future development of this club and an approach for his services will be turned down."
I farta 21/11
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20:32 Goal - San Marino 0 Slovakia 1 (Lubomir Michalik 42)
I farta 21/11:
England 2-3 Kroatia
Carson, Richards, Bridge, Campbell, Lescott, Barry, Wright-Phillips, Gerrard, Lampard, Joe Cole, Crouch
Stakkars Carson...
mcClaren ochVenables fick sparken idag
Quote from: sportcarl1 on November 22, 2007, 16:33:02
mcClaren ochVenables fick sparken idag
Så
Venables vart med i opprydningssjauen? Forstår ikkje kva han gjorde der i utgangspunktet heller! No er visstnok O'Neill favoritt til å ta over, med Mourinho, Capello og Scolari som utfordrarar.
Terry Venables only found out he had been sacked as England assistant coach when he heard the news on television. (Daily Express, Daily Mirror)
Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Quote from: kjelvi on November 11, 2007, 11:26:15
Quote from: kjelvi on November 01, 2007, 11:49:59
To ex-spillere nominert som rundens spiller i FA cupen's 4. kvalikrunde_
Keeper Shaun Allaways (Staines)
Spiss Chris Farrell (York)
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http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/754.html
Stockport 1-1 Staines
Shaun Allaway, the Staines keeper who once had a trial at Stockport, showed he may have been worth a second look by helping to earn his side a replay.
Allaway spent a week at Edgeley Park but did not make the grade. He certainly enjoyed his return to Stockport.
During the week, County made the mistake of insisting Staines was famous only for Sacha Baron Cohen's suburban gangster Ali G.
Staines spot on in cupHEROIC keeper Shaun Allaway gave the Staines Massive the best night of their lives.
The former Leeds stopper made two fantastic penalty shootout saves to book the Swans a place in the FA Cup second round for the first time in their history â€" and land them £100,000.
Hele saken: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article497656.ece
Også: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=SB3JNXEZ51JGTQFIQMFCFFWAVCBQYIV0?xml=/sport/2007/11/23/sfgsta123.xml
Harte enjoying Sunderland life
Sunderland defender Ian Harte is relishing his new life on Wearside.
The 30-year-old former Leeds full-back came back to England after three years in Spanish football with Levante when Roy Keane handed him the chance to prove himself all over again.
Harte said: "I'm loving it. I feel young again - I'm just excited to be playing football.
"It's not that I did not enjoy my time over in Spain, but I have been dying to get back to England."
tribalfooball.com
Quote from: kjelvi on November 23, 2007, 10:32:40
[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant returnThe Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament. That is no longer an issue and FAI will step up their interest once more.
Hele saken: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=SB3JNXEZ51JGTQFIQMFCFFWAVCBQYIV0?xml=/sport/2007/11/23/ufnvenables123.xml
Lesernes egne Robbie Keane bilder (fra Guardian)
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Alle bildene: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2007/nov/21/1?picture=331333238
Quote from: kjelvi on November 23, 2007, 18:55:14
Quote from: kjelvi on November 11, 2007, 11:26:15
Quote from: kjelvi on November 01, 2007, 11:49:59
To ex-spillere nominert som rundens spiller i FA cupen's 4. kvalikrunde_
Keeper Shaun Allaways (Staines)
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/754.html
Stockport 1-1 Staines
Shaun Allaway, the Staines keeper who once had a trial at Stockport, showed he may have been worth a second look by helping to earn his side a replay.
Allaway spent a week at Edgeley Park but did not make the grade. He certainly enjoyed his return to Stockport.
During the week, County made the mistake of insisting Staines was famous only for Sacha Baron Cohen's suburban gangster Ali G.
Staines spot on in cup
HEROIC keeper Shaun Allaway gave the Staines Massive the best night of their lives.
The former Leeds stopper made two fantastic penalty shootout saves to book the Swans a place in the FA Cup second round for the first time in their history â€" and land them £100,000.
Hele saken: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article497656.ece
Også: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=SB3JNXEZ51JGTQFIQMFCFFWAVCBQYIV0?xml=/sport/2007/11/23/sfgsta123.xml
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Allaway: Staines herohttp://www.teamtalk.com/football/report/0,16379,1836_2899155,00.html
Lang vei tilbake for Walton
Simon Walton var maks uheldig - han brakk beinet etter bare et par uker som QPR-spiller. Og han har fortsatt langt igjen før han kan være med å kjempe om en plass på førstelaget
Mens de andre Rangers-spillerne gir alt de har på treningsfeltet i håp om å få oppmerksomhet og positive tilbakemeldinger fra ny-manager De Canio, er Walton "lenket" til treningsstudioet. Midtbanespilleren, som ble alvorlig skadet i treningskampen mot Fulham tidlig i august, har nettopp begynt på opptreningen igjen, men vet at det er et godt stykke fram til han er aktuell for førsteelleveren til De Canio.
-Han kjente åpenbart ikke veldig godt til spillerne før han kom, så slik sett stiller alle likt med tanke på en plass på laget, sier Walton til Kilburn Times.
-Jeg tror alle jobber litt hardere, men uheldigvis har ikke jeg mulighet til det akkurat nå. Jeg må holde meg her inne på gymmen, mens de andre holder på der ute på treningsfeltet, sier han.
Bruddet i seg selv er 100 prosent leget, forteller han. Men musklene i beinet er ikke i toppform, for å si det slik.
-Det er viktig å ta det gradvis. Jeg løper litt på tredemølle og sykler en del. Men det er vanskelig å si hvor lang tid det tar før musklene er slik de var, slik at jeg kan delta for fullt i ordinær trening igjen, sier han.
Mange av de som så 200.000 pund-mannen - som kom fra Charlton i sommer - under treningskampene mot Wycombe og Harrow Borough, var sikre på at han ville bli et opplagt førstevalg på midten denne sesongen. Men siden Walton brakk beinet den fredagen på Loftus Road, så har klubben hentet inn flere midtbanespillere - Mikele Leigertwood, Jason Jarrett og Akos Buzsaky.
-Etter at jeg ble skadet var det egentlig bare Adam Bolder og Stefan Bailey som kunne spille sentralt, så det var helt nødvendig å hente inn forsterkninger på den plassen, innrømmer 20-åringen.
-Jeg vet at det vil bli tøft for meg å komme tilbake på laget, så jeg får bare spille midstopper i steden, sier han spøkefullt.
-John Gregory ga meg mye tillit, og det irriterer meg at jeg aldri fikk spille for ham i serien. Men styreformannen er her fortsatt, og det var han som betalte for meg, så jeg skylder ham å vise at jeg var tilliten verdig.
Walton var særlig skuffet over å gå glipp av Rangers` ferske seier borte mot Charlton, som betalte en halv million pund for ham fra Leeds i 2006, men som lot ham gå videre uten en eneste førstelagskamp.
Gutten fra Yorkshire har som mål å få noen Championship-kamper i andre halvdel av denne sesongen - og etter det håper han å returnere til moderklubben.
20-åringen, som vokste opp som Leeds-fan, dro hjem til Yorkshire etter beinbruddet i sommer.
-Familien og vennene mine er der oppe, så jeg var borte i omlag åtte uker etter at jeg ble skadet, og da fikk jeg med meg en del Leeds-kamper. Det er ikke mange kjente fjes igjen på laget, men jeg kan se at alt som har skjedd har ført dem tettere i sammen, og forhåpentligvis spiller vi mot dem neste år - vel og merke i championship!, sier han til Kilburn Times.
Per Thorstensen (fra QPR.no)
16.11.07
Se uthevet tekst: er det lov å drømme?
Forgotten 1966 heroes' reward
NORMAN HUNTER finally has a 1966 World Cup winner’s medal on the way â€" and he said: “I feel like a proper hero now.
The former England defender was one of 11 players in Sir Alf Ramsey’s squad who did not get a gong after our 4-2 win over West Germany.
Before 1978, only those who actually played in the final got a medal.
But FIFA last night announced it is changing the rules so ALL players from the winning squads will get medals â€" going right back to the very first World Cup in 1930.
Leeds hardman Hunter â€" nicknamed Bites Yer Legs for his tough tackling â€" said: “I’m delighted. Not having a medal to show for the 1966 World Cup was the biggest regret of my career.
“It really rankled. All I had to show for the tournament were the memories, a tracksuit and photo.
“It’s come as a great surprise and I’m chuffed. Those guys, like me, who didn’t play in the final didn’t get anything.
“We all did our bit and it will be something to really cherish.â€
FIFA’s U-turn means 122 players whose teams won finals between 1930 and 1974 now get medals.
Among those receiving a gong is SunSport columnist Jimmy Greaves, who got injured in 1966.
But the former Spurs striker said: “What’s the point of giving us all medals now? It’s really not necessary.
“In 1966 we knew you’d only get a medal if you played. Those were the rules. I’ve never been bitter.â€
England’s other players who missed out on the 1966 final were John Connolly, Ron Springett, Peter Bonetti, Jimmy Armfield, Gerry Byrne, Ron Flowers, Terry Paine, Ian Callaghan and George Eastham.
FIFA made their decision after a plea by the FA and ex-Sports Minister Richard Caborn.
The Sun
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Sheffield Utd back in for Bolton's Speed
Sheffield United are keeping tabs on Gary Speed's situation at Bolton Wanderers.
The People says Speed seems sure to leave The Reebok in January. He is unlikely to be a long-term regular under Gary Megson and Sheffield United are monitoring the situation.
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Life with Cloughie
Duncan Hamilton's 'Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years With Brian Clough' was named William Hill Sports Book of the Year on Monday.
"The judges were as close to unanimous in their decision as any panel is ever likely to be," said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.
BBC Sport's Jonathan Stevenson interviewed the winning author when the book was published in May.
"Just picture it: Brian Clough, deep into a forest in Sweden, is punching the bark of a tree. Punching it hard, too."
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Clough was a controversial character
It conjures up a strange mental image, but perhaps not so odd when you are talking about one of the most colourful characters in English football history.
Since Clough's death in September 2004, a smattering of books have been published covering various aspects of his illustrious career.
Duncan Hamilton's 'Provided You Don't Kiss Me: 20 Years With Brian Clough' is the latest and almost certainly not the last.
Hamilton was in a privileged position during Clough's time at Nottingham Forest, first as an agency reporter and then as a writer for the Nottingham Evening Post.
"I dread to think how many hours of my life I spent sitting in that corridor outside his office waiting for the nod to go in," Hamilton told BBC Sport.
It is the sheer volume of hours spent in Clough's company that gives Hamilton the opportunity to offer such a rare insight into the legendary manager's life.
But he says he did not write the book so that it could be published.
"I watched the play someone wrote about him and then saw him on television and I complained to my girlfriend that no-one had done Clough in the way that I knew him," says Hamilton.
"She said 'why don't you go and write a book yourself, then?' So I tried to get down a few pages and it went from there.
"It took me 12 weeks to do the first draft and I didn't have a publisher until I'd written all but one of the chapters.
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"I will always remember the time Brian stole a car at Luton"
Duncan Hamilton
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"To be honest, I wasn't that bothered about it. I just wanted to write it for my daughter to give her an insight into a massive part of my life."
What a part of his life it was, too.
From the meteoric, never-to-be-repeated rise from Division Two drifters to double European Champions to the alcohol-fuelled misery of resignation and relegation, Hamilton had a front row seat for it all.
"I was very, very lucky, I know that," he explains. "At the precise moment I arrived in journalism, Clough arrived at Forest and the rest is history.
"I'm sure some people will read this book and say I haven't got it all right, but there is no definitive view of any one person.
"You can only tell the story how you saw it - someone else will probably come along and do it completely differently.
"There is a whole chapter on alcoholism but there is no mention of the bungs he is supposed to have taken.
"All I could do was portray him as I saw him and repeat the things I saw - I had no knowledge of the bungs whatsoever."
So what does Hamilton believe were the main regrets of Clough's time at Forest?
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Clough's split with Taylor (left) deeply affected the Forest boss
"One of the fundamental turning points later on in his life was the death of his former assistant Peter Taylor," he added.
"Clough and Taylor fell out when Taylor was manager of Derby and until then they had been so close.
"When Peter died suddenly in 1990, I think that accelerated Brian's drinking because he regretted that they hadn't sat down and sorted it out.
"He wasn't the same for a long while after that. It bit very, very deep."
Of course any book about Clough is sure to be filled with the kind of weird and wonderful stories that made him such a unique, larger-than-life character.
But what was the prolific former Sunderland and Middlesbrough striker doing in a forest in Sweden throwing punches at a tree?
"It was on a pre-season tour and, as he told us all later, it was what's known as a 'Punch Tree'," said Hamilton.
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"Brian Clough was a man who transcended sport, an absolute genius"
Duncan Hamilton
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"It's a Coastal Redwood and it has got a soft bark, so he was giving it everything. It looked pretty odd from 50 yards away though, I can tell you."
Another such incident on the opening day of the 1985-86 season has stuck firmly in Hamilton's mind.
"I will always remember the time he stole a car at Luton," says Hamilton matter-of-factly.
"After the game they all got back to the team coach to discover a car was blocking their way out. He decided to move it himself and left it some way from the ground.
"The bus had barely started moving when he turned to his assistant Ron Fenton and said 'Ron, I've just nicked a car, I may be in some trouble'.
"So he did the whole thing in reverse, walked to where he had left the car and drove it back to the car park.
"It was Stuart Pearce's first game for Forest - I swear I could see his eyes going round and round thinking 'what on earth have I got myself into'!"
On reflection, Hamilton has no doubts whatsoever that he was blessed to work with one of the greats.
"Brian Clough was a man who transcended sport, an absolute genius.
"People knew all about him even if they weren't interested in football.
"As well as giving us some fantastically magical moments, you couldn't help but be hooked every time he spoke or wrote something.
"There was no-one like him before and there never will be again."
BBC
Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
The 42-year-old, who won 57 caps for Scotland, was originally considered for the post when Walter Smith resigned in January.
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Favourite: Gary McAllister could make a long awaited return
Despite being away from a coaching role since leaving Coventry City in December 2003, Tartan Army spokesman Hamish Husband thinks McAllister would do a good job: "He has been captain of Scotland, he can stand there in the dressing room and say, 'I have been here'.
"You want someone who knows what it's like to be there."
McAllister has been linked with managerial jobs in England for some time and has seemed unwilling to take such a role, but whether he would turn down an opportunity to lead his country remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, former Derby County manager Billy Davies has declared himself open to offers from the Scottish Football Association.
"I'm not ruling anything out. If somebody wants to talk to me I will listen and then make a decision.
"The Scotland job is one you don't apply for - the Scottish Football Association know exactly who they want to put in place and the type of man they're looking for.
"You'd be flattered if you can get your name down for it, but everybody in Scotland would want to manage the national team and that would always be the case."
Davies, who lost his job at Derby yesterday, has received backing for the role from former Scotland manager Craig Brown.
"I'm not in a position to advise but, if you were asking me, I would say Billy Davies is hard to beat," Brown said.
"He is available, he's outstanding and he would make a first-class Scotland manager.
A number of other names are being touted as a possible contender, including Graeme Souness, Roy Aitken, Mark McGhee, Jimmy Calderwood and Craig Levein.
The SFA will meet to discuss their recruitment process tomorrow morning.
Telegraph
O'Leary keen on Derby job
David O'Leary is eyeing the vacant manager's job at Derby County.
The Guardian says O'Leary's representatives have made it clear he would relish a return to football. Rams chairman Adam Pearson, who has shocked many of the Derby players and supporters with his ruthless handling of Billy Davies, was a director of Leeds when O'Leary was manager and they are said to have had a decent working relationship at Elland Road.
I farta 27.november 2007:
Stoke - QPR
Pugh og Cresswell frå start for Stoke.
Watford - Burnley
King (Watford) og Carlisle, Gray og Blake (Burnley) frå start.
Ipswich - Southampton
Wright og Harding startar for Ipswich.
Coventry - Scunthorpe
Ameobi på benken for Scunny
Blackpool - Norwich
Crainey (Blackpool) frå start. Huckerby (Norwich) på benken.
Charlton - Sheffield United
Mills (Charlton) og Kilgallon (Sheffu) frå start.
Crystal Palace - Preston
Derry (Palace) og Nicholls (Preston) frå start.
Inter - Fenerbache
Dacourt (Inter) på benken.
Quote from: kjelvi on November 23, 2007, 19:08:52
Quote from: kjelvi on November 23, 2007, 10:32:40
[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Quote from: kjelvi on November 27, 2007, 20:39:59
Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
Gary McAllister, Craig Levein, Graeme Souness and Billy Davies are among the early front-runners to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager. (Daily Record)
The Scottish FA will appoint a successor to Alex McLeish quickly. SFA chief executive Gordon Smith says: "We hope to have someone in place by January at the latest."
Gary McAllister and Billy Davies are the bookmakers' early favourites for the job. (The Guardian)
Quote from: kjelvi on November 28, 2007, 14:52:56
Quote from: kjelvi on November 27, 2007, 20:39:59
Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
Gary McAllister, Craig Levein, Graeme Souness and Billy Davies are among the early front-runners to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager. (Daily Record)
Gary McAllister and Billy Davies are the bookmakers' early favourites for the job. (The Guardian)
McAllister rules out Scotland jobFormer Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister has ruled himself out of the running for the national manager's job.
The former Coventry boss was speaking only hours after ex-Liverpool boss Graeme Souness hinted that he would like to be considered.
Scottish FA chief Gordon Smith has said that the post is unlikely to be filled until early next year.
But McAllister stated: "If I'm going back into football, I'd be looking to go into the day-to-day stuff."
The SFA need to find a replacement for Alex McLeish, who resigned from his post to join Birmingham.
McAllister, who it is understood came a close second to McLeish last year, had been expected to be one of the front-runners for the vacancy.
"I was very honoured and humbled to be asked along to an interview when Walter went back to Rangers," he said.
McAllister, who won 57 caps for Scotland, cited his personal circumstances had changed since dealing with the death of his wife.
"The thought of international football appealed to me then," he said.
"It suited my situation, the troubles I've had in my family recently, but now things have moved on and times have made things change."
Meanwhile, former Scottish international Graeme Souness expressed a desire to manage at international level.
The former Newcastle boss told the club website: "I would be interested in taking a national team position."
Recently sacked Derby manager Billy Davies said he would be "flattered" if he was approached about the vacancy by the Scottish Football Association.
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With Roy Aitken and Andy Watson (** begge er ex-Leeds, som h.h.v. trener/ass.manager og spiller) also leaving the Scotland set-up to join McLeish, an entirely new coaching team is required. John Collins, Mark McGhee and Craig Levein are among those already linked with the top job, along with Souness and Davies.
SFA chief executive Smith said: "There have been loads of names put about but we'll be taking our time over it.
"There's no time-frame on it at all either."
Smith also said he would prefer McLeish to be succeeded by a Scotsman but did not rule out looking overseas.
"Hopefully, it will be a Scottish person because I think that is important," added Smith.
"But we won't ignore an outstanding candidate just because he is foreign. That would not be fair."
When the position is eventually filled, McLeish believes the new man will have a bright future at international level.
Speaking on his first day at St Andrews, McLeish said: "There are several good young managers who can take Scotland on.
"I inherited a good squad from squad from Walter Smith and we added one or two of our own.
"The national team can definitely go forward and they look a very healthy bunch indeed."
BBC
Quote from: kjelvi on November 29, 2007, 12:48:23
With Roy Aitken and Andy Watson (** begge er ex-Leeds, som h.h.v. trener/ass.manager og spiller) also leaving the Scotland set-up to join McLeish, an entirely new coaching team is required.
Watson happy to join McLeish for Birmingham "challenge" New Birmingham City coach Andy Watson says Alex McLeish and his staff are excited by the challenge ahead at St Andrews.
Watson told the Daily Record: "You always like to leave something with a good feeling as it signifies you have done well. I feel that has been the case everywhere we have been up to now and hopefully it will be with Scotland.
"We lost against Italy but everybody realised we gave the best we could. We had a chance against the world champions but just fell short.
"I think the fans realise that Alex also gave everything and didn't shortchange them in any shape or form.
"But we are all looking forward to the challenge at Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for him although he looked long and hard at it before accepting. He had to weigh up nine months of inactivity before starting the World Cup qualifiers or whether to take up the chance to manage in the Premiership."
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/411.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Watson
I farta
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20:48 Goal - SK Brann 2 (Eirik Bakke 72) Dinamo Zagreb 1
ex-player lufter seg!
2. desember feirer den engelske spillerforeningen PFA sine 100 år med en jubileumskamp mellom «England Legends» og et verdenslag.
England Legends:
Keeper: Chris Woods.
Forsvar: Warren Barton, Des Walker, Dave Watson, Gary Mabbutt, Gary Pallister, John Scales, Graeme Le Saux.
Midtbane: Jamie Redknapp, Darren Anderton, Dennis Wise, Robert Lee, Ray Parlour, Steve Hodge, Tony Daley, Steve Stone.
Angrep: Alan Shearer (kaptein), Les Ferdinand, Paul Walsh, Peter Beardsley, Teddy Sheringham.
* Manager: Terry Venables
Resten av verden-laget:
Keepere: Neville Southall (Wales), Erik Thorstvedt (Norge), Thomas Ravelli (Sverige)
Forsvar: Roland Nilsson (Sverige), Lorenzo Amaruso (Italia), Richard Gough (Skottland), Arthur Numan (Nederland), Denis Irwin (Irland).
Midtbane: Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria), Roberto Di Matteo (Italia), Ali Benarbia (Algerie), Andrei Kanchelskis (Russland), Anders Limpar (Sverige), Gary McAllister (Skottland), Neil Lennon (Nord-Irland), Dino Baggio (Italia), Stefan Freund (Tyskland), Dmitri Alenichev (Russia)
Angrep: Gianfranco Zola (Italia), Mark Hughes (Wales), Ian Rush (Wales), Niall Quinn (Irland), Ally McCoist (Skottland), Shaun Goater (Bermuda), Sergei Juran (Russland).
* Manager: Sven-Göran Eriksson
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ex-player lufter seg!
2. desember feirer den engelske spillerforeningen PFA sine 100 år med en jubileumskamp mellom «England Legends» og et verdenslag.
England Legends:
John Scales, Dennis Wise, Steve Hodge, Steve Stone.
Manager: Terry Venables
Resten av verden-laget:
Denis Irwin.
Gary McAllister, Ian Rush
SVEN STEERS HIS SIDE TO VICTORY Sven-Goran Eriksson maintained that winning feeling at Eastlands - although his duties had changed for the day - as a Rest of the World Legends XI beat an England Legends XI 3-2 on Sunday.
The Manchester City manager has seen his team win all eight home Barclays Premier League matches this season.
And in charge of the Rest of the World side he again came up trumps when they faced an England XI led by
Terry Venables.
The aim of the game, organised by the Professional Footballers' Association in their centenary year, was to raise £1million for a new unit at a children's hospital in Manchester.
Leeds manager
Dennis Wise opened the scoring for England in the eighth minute and
Steve Stone almost added a second 10 minutes later but Neville Southall made a good parry.
The Rest of the World, however, controlled the second half and scored twice in the space of two minutes. Lorenzo Amoruso equalised in the 50th minute and then
Ian Rush gave them the lead.
Ally McCoist added a third in the 72nd minute before Jamie Redknapp pulled a goal back for England six minutes later.
Poyet hailed as key to Spurs revival
Juande Ramos celebrated his first month in charge at Tottenham last week and the verdict so far is that it has been a resounding success.
And one of his most important decisions could prove to be his choice of former Spurs hero Gus Poyet as his assistant.
(....) Leeds' director of football, Gwyn Williams, is also a fan. He said: 'Gus is a fantastic coach and I'm sure he'll become a top manager. He has a great ability to make everyone feel part of the team. He's a very strong character.'
Hele saken: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=499095&in_page_id=1779
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ex-player lufter seg!
2. desember feirer den engelske spillerforeningen PFA sine 100 år med en jubileumskamp mellom «England Legends» og et verdenslag.
England Legends:
John Scales, Dennis Wise, Steve Hodge, Steve Stone.
Manager: Terry Venables
Resten av verden-laget:
Denis Irwin.
Gary McAllister, Ian Rush
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Hele saken: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7124039.stm
Aston Villa will pay £10m to make goalkeeper Scott Carson's loan move from Liverpool permanent. (Daily Star)
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Villa wait on Carson deal
ASTON VILLA boss Martin O’Neill insists there is no deal with Liverpool to turn Scott Carson’s loan into a permanent move.
Carson, who failed to nail down a first-team spot at Anfield, has impressed at Villa Park this season despite his woes for England.
But O'Neill said: “Is the Scott Carson deal going through?
"He is here for the season and we have heard nothing from Liverpool at all.
“Of course, that doesn’t mean that you couldn’t start talking about something before the end of the season and I’m aware Rafael Benitez mentioned something about it a week or so ago.
“But Liverpool haven’t spoken to us - and haven’t spoken since Scott was capped for England.
“I will look at the situation and Liverpool will be very much in the driving seat because they can dictate what the player is going to cost.
“But there is no agreement on a fee. It is as simple as that.â€
Meanwhile, Villa have signed promising Austrian keeper Thomas Dau, 16, on a three-year deal.
The Sun
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Hele saken: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7124039.stm
STAKKARS IRLAND
SkySports:
Alan Black (Wigan Athletic fan) says...
My dad Eric Black is Steve Bruces assistant at wigan and he tells me he wants to look into bringing venagor of hessalink from celtic and wolves' keogh to the jjb!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Keogh
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Oster - injury blow
OSTER TO GO UNDER THE KNIFE
Reading have revealed midfielder John Oster is to undergo surgery on his ankle injury.
Oster has been troubled by the problem ever since facing Everton back in August and, despite a couple couple of comebacks since, it has failed to clear up.
As a result, he will go under the surgeon's knife, most likely next Monday, two days after his 29th birthday. But it is unclear how long he will be out for.
Physio Jon Fearn told the Royals' official website: "We saw a specialist on Tuesday to discuss the problem.
"He agreed that we've done as much as we can in terms of conservative treatment.
"Now we'll look at surgery next Monday.
Hele saken: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/12/05/SOCCER_Reading.html
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Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
Gary McAllister, Craig Levein, Graeme Souness and Billy Davies are among the early front-runners to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager. (Daily Record)
Gary McAllister and Billy Davies are the bookmakers' early favourites for the job. (The Guardian)
McAllister rules out Scotland job
Former Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister has ruled himself out of the running for the national manager's job.
Gary McAllister wants his fellow former Scotland midfielder, Graeme Souness, to be the country's new boss. (Sun)
Ray Houghton will work with Don Howe and former U21 boss Don Givens to select the new Republic of Ireland manager (Mail).
Don er ex Leeds-trener
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Sheffield Utd back in for Bolton's Speed
Sheffield United are keeping tabs on Gary Speed's situation at Bolton Wanderers.
The People says Speed seems sure to leave The Reebok in January. He is unlikely to be a long-term regular under Gary Megson and Sheffield United are monitoring the situation.
Derby will try and sign
Gary Speed and Kevin Kilbane in the transfer window (Star).
Her må Wise "fleske" til. Speed bør avslutte i Leeds.
From Leeds to Luton, Blackwell can't believe he's hit more financial trouble
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Kevin Blackwell has admitted his "massive frustration" at once again having to deal with financial uncertainty after leaving Leeds United.
The Coca-Cola League One club was placed into administration two weeks ago to cast doubt on its future and leave Blackwell at the helm of his second club in financial crisis in just two years.
Boss Blackwell praises Luton's unpaid players
Blackwell managed to steer Leeds to the Championship play-off final in 2006 despite their own financial troubles and admits that he thought he was being handed a fresh start when he joined Luton in March.
He said: "I thought I'd left this behind me to be fair when I left Leeds.
Hele saken: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=500137&in_page_id=1779&ito=newsnow
Quote from: kjelvi on November 19, 2007, 22:38:21
IFA wants Worthington to stay on
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington is set to be offered a new contract after the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Spain on Wednesday night.
Worthington's current deal ends after the game but his short period in charge has impressed the Irish FA.
Worthington starts talks with IFA Irish FA chiefs have started contract talks with Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington, but they say a deal is still some way off.
It is believed the IFA is keen to secure the services of the former Norwich City manager on a fresh two-year contract.
Hele saken: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7131495.stm
Danny Hay scorte i dag for Waitakere United når de spilte mot Sepahan i verdensmesterskapet for klubblag.
Quote from: Sleivind on December 07, 2007, 23:36:01
Danny Hay scorte i dag for Waitakere United når de spilte mot Sepahan i verdensmesterskapet for klubblag.
Må si jeg følger rimelig godt med i internasjonal fotball men her må jeg melde pass.... ::)
verdensmesterskap ....
Alta-White
Tottenham's plan to capture some of the country's top young players will see them splash out £12million for Adam Johnson and Chris Gunter in the January transfer window. (Sunday Mirror)
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Former England international Paul Ince says it is a "sad indictment of us as a nation" that the FA is consulting so many foreigners about who should be England boss, and would re-appoint Glenn Hoddle or
Terry Venables (Times).
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Former England international Paul Ince says it is a "sad indictment of us as a nation" that the FA is consulting so many foreigners about who should be England boss, and would re-appoint Glenn Hoddle or Terry Venables (Times).
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he has been told by Republic of Ireland players that they want
Terry Venables as the new manager (News of the World).
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Watford won't sell King
Striker going nowhere in New Year
Adrian Boothroyd insists Watford will not be cashing in on in-form striker Marlon King in January.
Fulham, Reading go for Watford's King Fulham and Reading are battling for £5 million Watford striker Marlon King.
The Jamaican striker, 27, signed a new deal with the Hornets last summer but is said to be frustrated at playing in the Championship and Watford's long-ball tactics.
Fulham need a striker to replace injured skipper Brian McBride. Reading want to replace Leroy Lita who snubbed a new deal.
Tribalfootball.com
Hvis Fulham kjøper King så begynner det å bli en del spisser som er foran Healy i rekken? Regner ikke med de skal bruke £5 mill for å kjøpe en benkesliter. Så det kan bety at McBride, Kuqi, Kamara og King alle er nærmere en plass på laget enn Healy.
Begynner han å ligne en flopp?
Quote from: Per-Stian on November 20, 2007, 01:45:30
Hyll Healy!
Nord-Irland-sjef Nigel Worthington krever at superspissens rekordform settes pris på.
Fulhams David Healy (28) satte ny europeisk scoringsrekord i helgen. Mot Danmark scoret nordiren sitt 13. landslagsmål i inneværende kvalikrunde, og passerte med det Davor Suker på toppen av tronen.
Nå krever landslagssjef Nigel Worthington at prestasjonen verdsettes i det internasjonale fotballmiljøet.
Healy goal haul earns UEFA awardDavid Healy's Northern Ireland heroics received the ultimate seal of approval yesterday when Michel Platini gave the go-ahead for his latest scoring landmark to receive official recognition.
The Fulham striker's 13-goal haul in Northern Ireland's narrow failure to reach the Euro 2008 finals took him past Croatia's Davor Suker as the highest scorer in a qualifying campaign.
It led to calls for a one-off award â€" probably a golden boot â€" and UEFA president Platini readily sanctioned the idea after a meeting with IFA president Raymond Kennedy.
"He was 100 per cent in favour," said Kennedy. "He thought it was a fantastic achievement by such a small nation and felt David thoroughly deserved a lasting reminder of what was an incredible feat. When you think David scored as many goals in one qualifying tournament as our previous record holder, Colin Clarke, managed in his entire international career, it gives you an indication of the scale of his achievement."
Daily Mail
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Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
Gary McAllister, Craig Levein, Graeme Souness and Billy Davies are among the early front-runners to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager. (Daily Record)
Gary McAllister and Billy Davies are the bookmakers' early favourites for the job. (The Guardian)
McAllister rules out Scotland job
Former Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister has ruled himself out of the running for the national manager's job.
Gary McAllister wants his fellow former Scotland midfielder, Graeme Souness, to be the country's new boss. (Sun)
Joe Jordan Wants To Be Scotland Manager JOE JORDAN has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next Scotland boss.
The Portsmouth coach has managerial experience after stints at Hearts, Stoke and Bristol City and enjoyed a glittering playing career with Manchester United, AC Milan and Leeds United.
Graeme Souness, Kenny Dalglish and Craig Levein are just a few to have been linked with the vacancy created by Alex McLeish's switch south to Birmingham City.
But Jordan has followed former Derby boss Billy Davies in declaring his interest in the post.
Jordan, who won 52 caps and is the only Scot to score in three World Cup finals series, said: "I'm no different from any other Scot. I would love to be associated with that job.
"To be involved as a coach or manager would be very nice but Portsmouth is a long way away from Scotland so I don't know what the SFA think.
"I've a important job to do at Portsmouth and I've a good rapport with the people here but it's a big compliment to be associated with that position."
However, Dalgish admits he'd be stunned if the SFA approached him.
Chief executive Gordon Smith has began pruning the current multitude of wannabes for the manager's job down to a shortlist.
But despite the change of personnel from the top table, Dalglish doesn't expect that to signal an approach.
The Scotland, Celtic and Liverpool great wasn't even contacted before they boobed in appointing Berti Vogts. (.....)
dailyrecord.co.uk
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Sheffield Utd back in for Bolton's Speed
Sheffield United are keeping tabs on Gary Speed's situation at Bolton Wanderers.
The People says Speed seems sure to leave The Reebok in January. He is unlikely to be a long-term regular under Gary Megson and Sheffield United are monitoring the situation.
Derby will try and sign Gary Speed and Kevin Kilbane in the transfer window (Star).
Nye rykter i dag:
Derby and Sheffield United are battling it out to sign Bolton midfielder
Gary Speed. (Daily Star)
Quote from: Læshy on November 24, 2007, 15:08:52
Lang vei tilbake for Walton
Simon Walton var maks uheldig - han brakk beinet etter bare et par uker som QPR-spiller. Og han har fortsatt langt igjen før han kan være med å kjempe om en plass på førstelaget
Mens de andre Rangers-spillerne gir alt de har på treningsfeltet i håp om å få oppmerksomhet og positive tilbakemeldinger fra ny-manager De Canio, er Walton "lenket" til treningsstudioet. Midtbanespilleren, som ble alvorlig skadet i treningskampen mot Fulham tidlig i august, har nettopp begynt på opptreningen igjen, men vet at det er et godt stykke fram til han er aktuell for førsteelleveren til De Canio.
Walton tilbake etter fire måneders skademareritt. To mins som innbytter tirsdag da QPR vant 2-0 borte mot Burnley.
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10373,00.html
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/12/11/SOCCER_Burnley.html
http://www.qpr.no/arkivet/1197408378
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Walton
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/759.html
Hvordan går det egentlig med Rob Hulse? Er han skadet enda?
http://www.nettavisen.no/poker/article1491995.ece
Tomas Brolin har blitt en skikkelig kjekkas :D
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10373,00.html
Hva i huleste er det Luigi De Canio og QPR innbiller seg :o
Marching On Together du liksom >:(
flynn
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Brolin utslått i Praha
Men Kristian Kjøndal er klar for finalen og kan vinne 5,6 millioner kroner.
Fakta:
European Poker Tour:
Den største turneringsserien i europeisk poker. Er grunnlagt av engelskmannen John Duthie og arrangeres av PokerStars. Består denne sesongen - den fjerde - av totalt 11 turneringer. Turneringen i Praha denne uken er den første EPT-turneringen i Tsjekkia.
Premiestruktur:
1. plass: 5.664.000 kroner
2. plass: 3.256.000
3. plass: 1.880.000
4. plass: 1.456.000
5. plass: 1.208.000
6. plass: 952.000
7. plass: 744.000
8. plass: 504.000
9. plass: 312.000
Den 22 år gamle prestesønnen Kristian Kjøndal fra Tjølling utenfor Larvik vant ved 15-tiden en kjempepott og klatret opp i tetsjiktet av European Poker Tour i Praha.
Drøyt to timer senere sikret han seg en plass blant de ni spillerne i finalen.
555 spillere var med da turneringen startet, så det er en enorm prestasjon unge Kjøndal har gjort.
Milliongevinster
De fem beste får over en million kroner, mens vinneren stikker av med 5,6 millioner. Kjøndal er - uansett utfall - sikret minst 320.000 kroner.
Det er store penger man spiller om på European Poker Tour, den største turneringsserien i europeisk poker. Men det koster å delta: 40.000 kroner måtte man ut med for å få delta i Praha denne uka.
Rundt 30 nordmenn stilte til start. Kjøndal er den eneste som fortsatt er med.
Den tidligere fotballstjernen Tomas Brolin (38), en av Sveriges beste spillere gjennom tidene, var også blant deltakerne. Han fikk faktisk sitt gjennombrudd som pokerspiller i nettopp denne turneringen.
- Kjempefornøyd
Midtveis i sin andre sesong som EPT-spiller kom han første gang i pengene - det vil si blant de ti prosent beste i turneringene.
38-åringen røk ut da han satset alt han hadde med AK på hånden og tapte for en motspillers knektepar.
23. plassen gir ham 100.000 kroner i premie.
- Jeg er kjempefornøyd. Det er et nytt skritt på stigen, sier Tomas Brolin (38) til Nettavisen.
Nettavisen følger EPT Praha, som avsluttes fredag kveld. Les et større intervju med Tomas Brolin fredag formiddag.
http://www.nettavisen.no/poker/article1493602.ece
;D ;D ;D
Ex-players på flyttefot
Nov:
Sam Hird Doncaster --> Grimsby Loan
Danny Pugh Preston --> Stoke Loan
Michael Ricketts Oldham --> Walsall Loan
Okt:
Alan Wright Ex Sheffield U --> Cheltenham NC
Michael Bridges Hull --> Sydney Loan
Sep:
Salomon Olembe Ex Marseille --> Wigan Free
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=1BE4Q2HW4CAVXQFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?menuId=35&menuItemId=10253&view=DISPLAYCONTENT&grid=A1&targetRule=0
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Watford won't sell King
Striker going nowhere in New Year
Adrian Boothroyd insists Watford will not be cashing in on in-form striker Marlon King in January.
Fulham, Reading go for Watford's King
Fulham and Reading are battling for £5 million Watford striker Marlon King.
Hornets face fight to keep King
Watford are facing a fight to keep hold of Marlon King, with Fulham, Wigan, Derby, Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Sunderland all interested.(http://images.teamtalk.com/07/11/190/MarlonKing_595750.jpg)
King: Form has attracted envious glancesThe Jamaican international has bagged 10 goals in 20 games this season and as many predicted is one of the leading lights in the Championship.
King endured an injury nightmare last season which robbed him of playing any sort of meaningful part in the Hornets' doomed Premier League campaign.
Now he has returned and is hitting the net as expected, but that form has led to a host of Premier League clubs gearing up to test Watford's resolve.
The Hornets have already insisted that King is not for sale, but they have sold prize assets Ashley Young and Hameur Bouazza in the previous 12 months - which shows they are not adversed to selling at the right price.
However, it is understood that King would command more than £6million - which may put some suitors off.
Fulham, Wigan, Derby, Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Sunderland are all thought to have cast an eye over King in recent weeks.
TeamTalk
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Michael Bridges har gått til Sydney FC på lån!
Bridges not in Sydney for a jolly
Former Leeds United star Michael Bridges made at immediate impression as he took to the training track for the first time with the Sydney FC.
A day after arriving from the UK and finalising his six-month loan move from English second-tier club Hull City, the former England under-21 international vowed he wasn't in Australia for a holiday and would do all he could to help lift Sydney back to the top of the A-League.
"I'm not just here to have a jolly, I've come here to work hard and do the best for the team," said striker Bridges.
Bridges wants to finish the job with SydneySTRIKER Michael Bridges is hopeful of staying at Sydney FC until the end of the season after guiding his side to the brink of the play-offs.
Sydney were winless when Bridges arrived on a loan deal from Hull and sat in the lower reaches in the Australian A League table.
But the former Leeds and Sunderland frontman made an immediate impact, setting up the winning goal on his debut and then scoring the winner in the next match to turn Sydney's season around.
Presently, Sydney FC sit around the play-off zone and Bridges is hopeful that if the side make it into the final stages, he can extend his loan spell in order to finish the season.
The striker, who has not been in Tigers boss Phil Brown's plans thus far this term, is due back in East Yorkshire in the new year.
And he admits he would be "gutted" if he was forced to abandon a finals campaign with the Australian club.
Should Sydney qualify for the finals, Bridges would be at the mercy of his English bosses and the Tigers would need to grant a short-term extension to feature in the A-League finals, which start on January 25.
Bridges â€" who joined Hull in a £350,000 move from Carlisle just before the closing of the transfer window in August 2006 â€" said: "We're trying to see what the legalities are.
"So fingers-crossed something will come off and I will be here for the finals. But as it stands, we're unsure."
Refusing to speculate on his future at the KC Stadium, Bridges added: "I don't want to go into that in case it jeopardises anything, so we'll play it by ear."
But asked on how he would feel if Sydney FC made the finals and he couldn't play, he added: "Absolutely gutted, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
"I wouldn't have more satisfaction than finishing the season with the boys after spending so long with them. I want to help them to get as far as we can.
"We've been playing good football and hopefully I've bought something to the table for Sydney FC which is working."
Sydney general manager Bob Patterson said it was "far too early" to begin talks with Hull about extending the loan arrangement this week â€" while being comfortable that there will be room to negotiate.
He added: "I wouldn't say I'm confident because you can never be when somebody else has the final say.
"But I know that the negotiations and communications we had with Hull City that brought Michael here have all been very positive and cordial.
"So I think it would continue along those lines."
YEP
Ex-England defender Langley dies
Former England defender Jimmy Langley, who won three full caps in the late 1950s, has died at the age of 78.
He began his career at Guildford City, and had a brief spell at Leeds United before moving to Brighton.
Langley made 166 league appearances in three-and-a-half years at the Seagulls, including two seasons as captain.
He then played 323 times for Fulham in nearly a decade at Craven Cottage, before joining QPR, playing in their League Cup-winning side in 1967.
The funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip on Friday, 21 December at 1415 GMT, followed by a wake at Hillingdon Borough FC - a club he managed after retiring as a player.
Langley's son Peter told Brighton's website that anyone is welcome to attend either event.
BBC
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/228.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Langley
I farta 15/12
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16:24 Goal - Sheff Utd 1 (Matthew Kilgallon 64) Barnsley 0
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16:16 Goal - Man City 2 (Lubomir Michalik Og 48) Bolton 2
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15.32 Goal - Lincoln 2 (Jamie Forrester pen 32) Barnet 0
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15.18 Goal - Swansea 1 (Warren Feeney 18) Southend 0
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Former England international Paul Ince says it is a "sad indictment of us as a nation" that the FA is consulting so many foreigners about who should be England boss, and would re-appoint Glenn Hoddle or Terry Venables (Times).
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he has been told by Republic of Ireland players that they want Terry Venables as the new manager.
Venables on Bulgarian shortlist (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44302000/jpg/_44302720_venables203pa.jpg)
Venables lost his job as England assistant boss last month Bulgaria have made an approach to former England coach Terry Venables about the possibility of him taking charge of their national team.
Venables is one of five foreign coaches on a seven-man shortlist drawn up by the Bulgarian Football Union.
Hele saken: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7145675.stm
skulle aldrig byta wise mot venables, wise are today, venables yesterday
Troubled Luton may lose David Bell and Matthew Spring to West Brom and Sheffield United respectively. (News of the World)
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Adam Johnson
Draktnummer: 39
Posisjon: Midtbane
Klubbside: www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Født: 14.07.1987
Høyde: 175 cm
Vekt: 62 kg
Tidligere klubber: Leeds (på utlån), Middlesbrough
Aktuelt: På utlån fra Middlesbrough.
Spurs are looking to put together a package to lure
Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough. (Daily Star)
Liverpool boss Benitez "really pleased" with Kewell return
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is delighted with the return to full fitness of Australian midfielder Harry Kewell.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: "Yes, we are really pleased with him. He is training well and playing well. He was a key player for us in Marseille."
Charlton manager Alan Pardew is trying to extend the loan spell of Danny Mills, who is set to return to Manchester City next month. (Daily Mirror)
Feeney keen on Swansea stay
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Feeney: Wants to stay
Striker Warren Feeney has reiterated his desire to play for Swansea despite returning to Cardiff for treatment on an ankle ligament injury
Feeney limped out of Saturday's 3-0 win over Southend shortly after opening the scoring and is now expected to be sidelined for four to five weeks - ending his chance to play out the rest of his three-month loan-deal with the League One leaders.
But the 26-year-old - who has scored six goals in 13 appearances since joining the Swans - is keen to return to the Liberty Stadium when he regains full fitness.
He told the club's official website: "I'm enjoying my football at Swansea, and the manager has said that he would like to keep me, sometimes these things are easy, sometimes they are not. I'm going to have a chat with Cardiff and that hasn't been easy because it's been a bit hectic up there with all the talk of administration."
Despite the Northern Ireland international still having two-and-a-half years to run on his contract at Ninian Park, Swans manager Roberto Martinez is keen to hold onto him.
He said: "Warren has made it clear he would like to stay and we have made it clear we would like him to stay, but there are other issues which are not about manager's or player's wishes."
TeamTalk
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Ex-England defender Langley dies
Former England defender Jimmy Langley, who won three full caps in the late 1950s, has died at the age of 78.
He began his career at Guildford City, and had a brief spell at Leeds United before moving to Brighton.
Langley made 166 league appearances in three-and-a-half years at the Seagulls, including two seasons as captain.
He then played 323 times for Fulham in nearly a decade at Craven Cottage, before joining QPR, playing in their League Cup-winning side in 1967.
The funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip on Friday, 21 December at 1415 GMT, followed by a wake at Hillingdon Borough FC - a club he managed after retiring as a player.
Langley's son Peter told Brighton's website that anyone is welcome to attend either event.
http://www.leedsfans.org.uk/leeds/players/228.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Langley
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Jimmy Langley: Ebullient Fulham full-back: http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article3258042.ece
Tribute to Jim Langley: http://www.fulhamweb.com/fulhamweb/news/result.asp?article_id=7067
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Hvordan går det egentlig med Rob Hulse? Er han skadet enda?
Sheffield Utd's Hulse in Middlesbrough sights Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse is attracting interest from Middlesbrough.
Boro boss Gareth Southgate is seeking to boost his attack in January and is considering a bid for Hulse, says the Mail on Sunday.
Man City to launch bid for Spurs keeper Robinson
Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson remains a target for Manchester City.
The People says City boss Sven Goran Eriksson wants a top-class goalkeeper and rates Robinson, who was his first choice when England boss.
Ramos has made it clear within Spurs that he does not rate Robinson highly enough and would like to bring in his own keeper.
Reading goalkeeper Graham Stack wants to make his loan move to Wolves permanent next month. (Daily Star)
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(....) defender Sam Hird has joined Grimsby Town on a one-month loan deal.
The 20-year-old has made only three appearances for Sean O'Driscoll's side this season.
Grimsby extend Hird dealDoncaster defender Sam Hird has agreed to stay with Grimsby for a further month on loan.
Hird initially dropped a division to link-up with the Mariners in November and it has now been decided he will extend his stay for an additional month.
Grimsby boss Alan Buckley has been impressed with the 20-year-old former Leeds centre-back and has secured his services once again.
A statement on Grimsby's official website read: "Alan Buckley was keen to keep Hird at Blundell Park and the two clubs have settled on an extra 28 days loan.
"Rovers have the option of a 24-hour call-back on the player."
SkySports
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Adam Johnson
Draktnummer: 39
Posisjon: Midtbane
Klubbside: www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk
Født: 14.07.1987
Høyde: 175 cm
Vekt: 62 kg
Tidligere klubber: Leeds (på utlån), Middlesbrough
Aktuelt: På utlån fra Middlesbrough.
Spurs are looking to put together a package to lure Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough. (Daily Star)
BORO KEEN TO KEEP DUO Middlesbrough have warned other clubs not to bother trying to sign Stewart Downing and
Adam Johnson.
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Tottenham, who are long-term pursuers of the Boro midfielder, have also been credited with an interest in his 20-year-old understudy, Johnson, who impressed during a loan spell at Watford earlier in the season.
However, assistant boss Malcolm Crosby has reiterated the club's intention to hang on to both home-grown players.
He told the club's official website: "They won't be going anywhere. We want to keep them. They are two great players.
PA SPortHele saken: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/12/19/SOCCER_Middlesbrough.html
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Spurs are looking to put together a package to lure Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough. (Daily Star)
BORO KEEN TO KEEP DUO
Middlesbrough have warned other clubs not to bother trying to sign Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson.
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Tottenham, who are long-term pursuers of the Boro midfielder, have also been credited with an interest in his 20-year-old understudy, Johnson, who impressed during a loan spell at Watford earlier in the season.
However, assistant boss Malcolm Crosby has reiterated the club's intention to hang on to both home-grown players.
He told the club's official website: "They won't be going anywhere. We want to keep them. They are two great players.
Spurs must pay big for Middlesbrough winger Johnson
Tottenham must up their bid if they want to prise
Adam Johnson away from Middlesbrough.
The Daily Mail says it was claimed they were ready to offer £4million for the Boro 20-year-old but Riverside Stadium bosses are digging their heels in as they view Johnson as a player of the future.
Their stance may change, however, if Tottenham increase their bid as cash is needed to strengthen Gareth Southgate's squad.
VIF-trener med Leeds-bakgrunn
Martin Andresen har hentet inn sju trenere som skal assistere han i hans gjerning med å trene VIF.
En av disse er spillerutvikler Andrea Loberto, som har vært knyttet til Leeds' akademi.
Andrea Loberto (33), toppspillerutvikler for A-laget
Loberto har de siste tre årene vært spillerutvikler for Vålerengas 13-19-åringer. Han var med på det amerikanske OL-utviklingsprogrammet og jobbet med å promotere fotball generelt før det bar tilbake til England og akademiet til Leeds. Loberto ble hentet til Vålerenga i 2005 og har vært svært sentral i talentutviklingsarbeidet i klubben. (VG)
Andrea Loberto (33) er ansatt som toppspillerutvikler for A-laget. Loberto har de siste tre årene vært spillerutvikler for Vålerengas 13-19-åringer. Han har italiensk far og engelsk mor og har vokst opp i Italia og England. Han spilte ungdomsfotball i Huddersfield Town og Stockport før han dro til USA for å drive med coaching i New York-området. Han var med på det amerikanske OL-utviklingsprogrammet og jobbet med å promotere fotball generelt før det bar tilbake til England og akademiet til Leeds. Loberto ble hentet til Vålerenga i 2005 og har vært svært sentral i talentutviklingsarbeidet i klubben. (VIF.no)
Hele saken: http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=191312 og http://www.vif-fotball.no/article1503190.ece
Mer om mannen ("Fra Leeds til Enga", fra Vål'enga Magasin): http://www.valenga.no/?category=1&page=read&artid=66
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Loberto er nr. 3 fra venstre
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Mick Austin (Derby County fan) says...
Derby boss Jewell wants to Bring Robbie Fowler back to the Premiership untill the end of the season. Jewell is a good friend of Fowler and Robbie wants to leave crisis hit Cardiff.
Gary (lfc fan) (Liverpool fan) says...
John Arne Riise is on his way to Aston Villa if not in January then in the Summer. This is to help raise funds for Javier Mascherano and free up space on the Wings for Rhyan Bable and Emiliano Insua a promising youngster in the Reserves. Also Expect Sissoko to leave as he has moved down the pecking order with Lucas making leaps and bounds in the first team. Voronin will be sold next summer to raise cash. Expect Jermain Pennant to Leave the club next summer also.
Robert Hall (Aston Villa fan) says...
Aston Villa are to swap Ashley Young for Harry Kewell and peter crouch after O'neil had a rift with Young also it looks like villa are set to sign jose boswinga (Right back) from FC Porto for £7million which is a replacement for unsettled Mellberg who will sign for Juventus
Penney: JJ a 'fantastic' winger
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Joachim: Eye-catching displays
Darlington boss Dave Penney has paid homage to the manner in which Julian Joachim has evolved into an effective right-sided midfielder.
The 33-year-old has spent much of his career as an out-and-out striker, but this season has been deployed by Penney in a wide position to utilise his pace.
The diminutive ace has responded with a string of eye-catching displays to help the Quakers emerge as promotion frontrunners in League Two.
"He's been fantastic for us this season.
"He's played out wide on the right before at Coventry, Leicester and Aston Villa so he knows the game.
"He's a good footballer and we just felt that when he was up front with his back to goal the ball was in the air too much and he was getting bashed about. Now he's playing wide right he gets the ball at his feet and he's got the pace and skill to cause teams problems.
"He's still got goals in him and is creating goals so it's been like having a new player for us."
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Andrew Martin (Manchester City fan) says...
I've heard from my mate who works at COMS that Sven is looking to sign three players in Jan. He wants to keep an English base to his team, and he's persuaded Dr Frank to buy Crouch and Owen for £20m each. The third one is a right winger and is either SWP, or Lennon for £15m. City for the ChampionsLleague next year!!
Premier League transfer window looms
The Guardian
Derby and Paul Jewell will try to sign Bolton's Gary Speed and Wigan's Kevin Kilbane. Other possible targets are Portsmouth striker David Nugent and Manchester United defender Ryan Shawcross.
Jonathan Woodgate
Woodgate has done well for home town club Middlesbrough but Juande Ramos knows him well from his days at Real Madrid and sees the defender as the answer to Tottenham's obvious defensive failings
BLACKPOOL manager Simon Grayson has signed a new deal until 2011. Grayson, 38, said: “There has been a lot of talk about it but it has never been top of my agenda to get it sorted.†(The Sun)
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BLACKPOOL manager Simon Grayson has signed a new deal until 2011. Grayson, 38, said: “There has been a lot of talk about it but it has never been top of my agenda to get it sorted.†(The Sun)
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Grayson - happy at Blackpool.GRAYSONS PENS NEW SEASIDERS DEAL Blackpool manager Simon Grayson has extended his contract at the club until 2010, and has revealed he is loving life at Bloomfield Road.
Grayson, who succeeded Colin Hendry in November 2005, has penned a new two-and-a-half year deal.
The 38-year-old former Leicester and Blackpool defender was linked with the vacant managerial positions at Burnley and Leicester last month, but has committed his future to the Seasiders.
"I am pleased to sign it. Obviously there has been a lot of talk about it over the last few weeks and months, but it has never been top of my agenda to get it sorted," Grayson told the club's official website.
"I have wanted to carry on getting things right on the field, but I have had a lengthy conversations with the chairman and (club president) Mr Belokon over the last couple of weeks and we got round to getting a few things agreed and I am really pleased to have signed it.
"I've loved every minute I have been here. I was lucky enough to have played here as a player and then obviously the chairman gave me my break as a manager. I have never been unhappy for one minute since I have been here."
PA Sport
Unhappy strikers Benni McCarthy (Blackburn) and Mark Viduka (Newcastle) are set to swap clubs in an exchange deal. (News of the World)
Micky Adams and Steve Cotterill have applied for the vacant managerial role at Brentford. (News of the World)
Derby want Calum Davenport from West Ham but face competition from Sheffield United in the battle to land Gary Speed. (Sunday Star)
Mills' Charlton spell may be over
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Charlton were keen to keep Mills
Danny Mills may have played his last game for Charlton after being sent off in the 1-1 draw with Hull.
Mills, who is on loan from Manchester City until the new year, was dismissed for using foul and abusive language.
"We have been discussing the situation with City in terms of keeping Danny," said Charlton manager Alan Pardew.
"We need to absorb what happened here on the back of that. It's difficult to reflect now. He will miss three games, so we have a big decision to make."
Mills was sent off after reacting angrily following a clash with Hull striker Caleb Folan.
Pardew added: "It (the sending off) was for something he said and not something he did. I'm afraid that's inexcusable."
BBC
Blades agree deal to sign Speed
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Speed will link up with Bryan Robson at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United have agreed a deal to sign Gary Speed from Bolton on 1 January, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.
The 38-year-old will join the Blades on a short-term loan before signing permanently for a fee around £250,000.
The former Wales captain is expected to make his debut against Wolves at Molineux on New Year's Day.
Blades' chairman Terry Robinson said Speed will sign an 18-month playing contract with an option for a further 12 months as a coach.
Robinson said: "He has a wealth of experience and will drive on the rest of our midfield.
"He feels Sheffield United can be a major driving force in English football and we hope he'll help bring some success back to the club "
Boss Bryan Robson said: "I tried to get Gary before the season started but Bolton wouldn't release him.
"Since then I spoke to Sammy Lee before deadline day and then Gary Megson but got the same answer so it has been an ongoing thing."
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"While we don't want to lose someone of his undoubted talent and ability it is a good move for him and I am sure he'll do well at Sheffield"
Bolton manager Gary Megson
Bolton manager Gary Megson said that Speed was leaving with their blessing.
"Gary wants games and at his age it's important for him to play," he said.
"While we don't want to lose someone of his undoubted talent and ability it is a good move for him and I am sure he'll do well at Sheffield.
"He's a model professional and has been absolutely 100% since I came here and we wish him well."
BBC
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LONDON (AP) - Midfielder Gary Speed will move from Bolton to Sheffield United in the January transfer window.
The 38-year-old Speed will move on a loan deal to the League Championship club from Jan. 1 with a view to a permanent contract.
"I tried to get Gary before the season started, but Bolton wouldn't release him,'' Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson said Monday.
Speed has only played six times under Bolton manager Gary Megson, who took charge on Oct. 25 after Sammy Lee was fired. Speed briefly held a player-coaching role under Lee, but stepped down to concentrate on his playing career.
Speed was not in the Bolton team that beat Birmingham 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Robson said he had long been an admirer of Speed.
"He's a very experienced player, a youthful late-30s type whose knowledge will be invaluable to us,'' said Robson, who said Speed would be in the squad for the match against Wolverhampton on Jan. 1.
Speed holds the record of playing the most number of Premier League matches, with 521 games.
AP
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Former England international Paul Ince says it is a "sad indictment of us as a nation" that the FA is consulting so many foreigners about who should be England boss, and would re-appoint Glenn Hoddle or Terry Venables (Times).
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he has been told by Republic of Ireland players that they want Terry Venables as the new manager.
Venables on Bulgarian shortlist
Bulgaria have made an approach to former England coach Terry Venables about the possibility of him taking charge of their national team.
Venables is one of five foreign coaches on a seven-man shortlist drawn up by the Bulgarian Football Union.
Terry Venables is in the frame to take over as Fulham boss after the sacking of Lawrie Sanchez. (Independent)
Former Aston Villa and Leeds manager David O'Leary ready for another job
Former Aston Villa and Leeds manager David O'Leary wants to return to soccer management.
The Irishman hasn't worked with a soccer club since leaving Villa Park in July 2006. While he has been linked with the vacant Ireland national team job, O'Leary said he did not want to rush into a decision.
"It's got to be the right one,'' O'Leary told Sky Sports News on Monday. "If the right one comes, you'll see David O'Leary back pretty quickly.''
O'Leary left Aston Villa after three years in charge after disagreements with former chairman Doug Ellis over transfers.
Before Villa, O'Leary managed Leeds from 1998 until 2002, a period which included a semifinals appearance in the Champions League and a lengthy assault trial for defender Jonathan Woodgate and midfielder Lee Bowyer.
"I think I had too much to say over an 18-month period at Leeds, at the back end,'' O'Leary said. "Lots of it to do with the limelight from the trial and it was a tough club to manage.
"But they were a great bunch of players to manage and through that period we sustained our success, still getting into Europe every year - a great achievement on behalf of the players.''
Leeds is now third in League One - the third tier of English soccer - despite having lost 15 points for financial issues.
AP
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Alan Smith - Magpies captain.
MASSIVE HONOUR TO CAPTAIN TOON - SMITH
Newcastle striker Alan Smith has promised to lead by example after staking his claim for the captain's armband.
The 27-year-old led out the side against Derby on Sunday in the absence of Geremi, and with the Cameroon international due to head off on African Nations Cup duty next month, he looks likely to do so again.
Having completed an impressive 'hat-trick', the Leeds-born player is relishing the chance to develop his leadership skills, although he intends to go about it in his own style.
Smith said: "It's a massive honour for me. I have captained all three clubs I have been at - Leeds United, Manchester United and Newcastle now.
"As a captain, you know what's necessary, you know what's wanted from yourself and what you can demand from others.
"That's part of growing up as a footballer, to be honest. People see you as someone other people can follow.
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Hele storyen: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/12/24/SOCCER_Newcastle_Nightlead.html
Også i Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=504423&in_page_id=1779
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Stevie Barugh (Middlesbrough fan) says...
My friend Paul who works at the newcastle training ground has told me that Newcastle will be signing Woodgate with Ameobi going in the opposite direction and 2million in cash. Great deal for the Boro if this comes off. You heard it hear first.
Quote from: kjelvi on December 25, 2007, 12:49:41
Former Aston Villa and Leeds manager David O'Leary ready for another job
Former Aston Villa and Leeds manager David O'Leary wants to return to soccer management.
O'Leary feels justified after Villa experience Former Aston Villa and Leeds manager David O'Leary is keen to return to management.
O'Leary's time at Villa came to an end after a storm over transfer funding at the club.
A letter to former chairman Doug Ellis, purportedly written by some of the players, had called for more money to be spent on squad strengthening.
O'Leary admits money had been a problem during the Ellis era - which ended soon after O'Leary's departure when the chairman sold the club to Randy Lerner.
The former Leeds boss pinpoints the example of goalkeeper Scott Carson, who is currently on loan at Villa from Liverpool and could be signed permanently by present manager Martin O'Neill.
"We wanted to bring Scott Carson there," O'Leary said. "We knew him from Leeds and we could have got him there for about £700,000, £750,000.
"I'm interested to see if Martin does get him, what that will cost Aston Villa compared to what we could have got him for."
O'Leary believes he has learned much from his past experiences in management, particularly at Leeds in the early part of the decade.
O'Leary was in charge during a remarkable spell for the club, which included a Champions League semi-final appearance, before their infamous fall from grace.
"I think I had too much to say over an 18-month period at Leeds, at the back end," O'Leary admitted. "Lots of it to do with the limelight from the trial and it was a tough club to manage.
"But they were a great bunch of players to manage and through that period we sustained our success, still getting into Europe every year - a great achievement on behalf of the players."
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Unhappy strikers Benni McCarthy (Blackburn) and Mark Viduka (Newcastle) are set to swap clubs in an exchange deal. (News of the World)
Viduka determined to stay with Newcastle Australian striker Mark Viduka is determined to cement his place in Newcastle's starting line-up after his two-goal performance against Derby County.
Viduka, starting a Premier League game for the first time since last month's home loss to Liverpool, equalised twice in Monday's 2-2 draw at St James' Park.
"Every player wants to play and it's been hard being out of the side," Viduka said.
"But I've been working hard in training and I know my qualities.
"I've been around long enough and I think everyone knows what I can do.
"I love playing football and I want to do well for this club and win back my place in the side."
Fabio Capello is planning to make Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand his new captain. (Daily Star)
Newcastle's Mark Viduka is ready to turn his back on Australia ahead of their World Cup qualifiers in February. (The Sun)
I farta 26/12
16:58 Goal - Port Vale 1 Walsall 1 (Michael Ricketts 90)
16:51 Goal - Notts County 1 Milton Keynes Dons 2 (Jemal Johnson 90)
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14:23 Goal - Tottenham 3 (Robbie Keane 62) Fulham 1
13:31 Goal - Tottenham 1 (Robbie Keane 27) Fulham 0
I tillegg:
Farley Celtic -Halifax 3-0: 3-0 Torpey
York - Dorylsden 2-1: 1-0 Farrell (pen 23)
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Newcastle's Mark Viduka is ready to turn his back on Australia ahead of their World Cup qualifiers in February. (The Sun)
Newcastle's Viduka ponders Australia retirement Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka is ready to announce his international retirement with Australia.
Viduka, who bagged a brace in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Derby, could dump the Socceroos as they embark on an exhausting schedule of 14 World Cup qualifiers in February.
He admitted: "The Asia Cup in the summer left me feeling jaded. It took it out of me mentally more than physically and that held me back at the start of the season. I'm starting to get back into it and these two goals will help.
"I haven't made a decision about Australia yet. I'm going to have a meeting with the manager soon and we'll discuss it.
"It's pretty hectic, there are midweek games where I'd have to fly to Australia or Iraq and that takes it out of you."
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MASSIVE HONOUR TO CAPTAIN TOON - SMITH
Newcastle striker Alan Smith has promised to lead by example after staking his claim for the captain's armband.
The 27-year-old led out the side against Derby on Sunday in the absence of Geremi, and with the Cameroon international due to head off on African Nations Cup duty next month, he looks likely to do so again.
Having completed an impressive 'hat-trick', the Leeds-born player is relishing the chance to develop his leadership skills, although he intends to go about it in his own style.
Smith said: "It's a massive honour for me. I have captained all three clubs I have been at - Leeds United, Manchester United and Newcastle now.
"As a captain, you know what's necessary, you know what's wanted from yourself and what you can demand from others.
"That's part of growing up as a footballer, to be honest. People see you as someone other people can follow. (....)
Newcastle boss Allardyce: Smith stays captain Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed that Alan Smith will be his permanent captain in the absence of club skipper Geremi.
Smith wore the captain's armband in the 1-0 Boxing Day defeat to Wigan which sparked rumours that Geremi, who also started the game, had been axed.
However, Cameroon international Geremi is set to depart for the African Cup of Nations in January and Allardyce has said Smith will take up the vacant captain's role.
"It's a permanent decision for now because obviously Geremi is going away to the African Nations," Allardyce told Newcastle's official website.
"We need to establish for a while somebody who can captain the side on a regular basis with the attitude, desire and commitment that Alan shows.
"We need to see that from all the players because we cannot win a Premier League match without that level of commitment from everyone."
Former West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United striker Rob Hulse is set to join Premiership outfit Middlesbrough from Sheffield United, according to The Mirror.
Boro boss Gareth Southgate is expected to strengthen his squad in January as his Riverside club face a battle against relegation and play to use Hulse to rescue them from the drop.
The striker joined the Blades 18 months ago - netting eight goals in top flight until he broke his leg at Chelsea in a 3-0 defeat in March and has only since recovered. He is expected to complete a £2,200,000 move to Tee-Side.
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[Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)
Ireland offer sacked Venables instant return
The Irish Football Association (FAI) had previously been in touch with Venables to explore the idea and a positive response was tempered only by England's possible participation in next year's tournament.
Terry Venables has moved a step closer to becoming the new Republic of Ireland manager. The FAI management committee met in Dublin last night and to ratify the former England boss as their first choice. (Daily Mail)
Venables open to Republic offer
Terry Venables has acknowledged that he would consider any offer to take the vacant Republic of Ireland job.
Venables is being tipped to succeed Steve Staunton but he said on Sunday that he had not yet been approached by the Football Association of Ireland.
"If it comes around I will think about it then but not before," said the former England manager.
Former England international Paul Ince says it is a "sad indictment of us as a nation" that the FA is consulting so many foreigners about who should be England boss, and would re-appoint Glenn Hoddle or Terry Venables (Times).
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he has been told by Republic of Ireland players that they want Terry Venables as the new manager.
Venables on Bulgarian shortlist
Bulgaria have made an approach to former England coach Terry Venables about the possibility of him taking charge of their national team.
Venables is one of five foreign coaches on a seven-man shortlist drawn up by the Bulgarian Football Union.
Terry Venables is in the frame to take over as Fulham boss after the sacking of Lawrie Sanchez. (Independent)
Venables' name in frame for Fulham hot-seatTerry Venables was today emerging as the new favourite to take over as manager of struggling Fulham.
Former player John Collins had been viewed as the front-runner to succeed Lawrie Sanchez, but it is understood that senior Fulham figures fear the former Hibbs boss lacks the experience to steer the club out of relegation trouble.
That is one plus point in the recently departed England No2's favour - he steered Middlesbrough to safety from a similar position in 2001.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=504850&in_page_id=1779
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Micky Adams and Steve Cotterill have applied for the vacant managerial role at Brentford. (News of the World)
Micky Adams has been added to the list of contenders to become Swindon boss. (Daily Mirror)
Fowler facing hip operation in US
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Fowler has had trouble with his hip in the past
Robbie Fowler is set to fly out to Colorado in America next week to have keyhole surgery on his troublesome hip.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7163268.stm
Ex-players on the move...?
Fra Daily Mail's spekulasjoner (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=504921&in_page_id=1779)
Mark Viduka Newcastle --> Blackburn
Rob Hulse Sheff. United --> Middlesbrough
Samt;
Ex-LSK'er Heinz Müller Barnsley --> Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Everton
(se også: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=504890&in_page_id=1779)
I farta 29/12:
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16:56 Goal - Port Vale 1 Luton 2 (Matthew Spring 90)
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16:46 Goal - Darlington 0 Milton Keynes Dons 1 (Jemal Johnson 84)
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16:23 Goal - Oldham 0 Walsall 2 (Michael Ricketts 65)
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16:13 Goal - Hartlepool 1 (Ian Moore 55) Leyton Orient 1
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16:10 Goal - Norwich 0 Wolverhampton 1 (Andrew Keogh 52)
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15:47 Goal - Bradford 1 (David Wetherall 44) Hereford 2
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15:10 Goal - Plymouth 0 Stoke 1 (Richard Cresswell 10)
Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Manchester City defender Danny Mills is set to return to former club Leeds after a loan spell at Chartlon. (News of the World)
Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson will join Aston Villa for £10million in January. (News of the World)
Smith sent to hospital after scare
ALAN SMITH was rushed to hospital on Saturday night suffering from amnesia.
Newcastle team-mate Abdoulaye Faye whacked Smith in the face by accident in the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
The England star, 27, received treatment and played on for a short time but was subbed with 20 minutes left.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article633015.ece
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King Watford striker
Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and
David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
Då venter det nok ein god slump til oss også...
Regner med klausul i kontrakta om videresalg!
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Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson will join Aston Villa for £10million in January. (News of the World)
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Då venter det nok ein god slump til oss også...
Regner med klausul i kontrakta om videresalg!
Quote from: kjelvi on December 30, 2007, 13:26:37
Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson will join Aston Villa for £10million in January. (News of the World)
Er redd for at vi venter forgeves.
Tror Liverpool kjøpte seg ut av den klausulen for £75.000.
Finner ikke noen link her og nå, men mener det temmelig bestemt at dette skjedde da prof. McKenzie støvsugde Elland Road etter 'nickels and dimes'.
Ja, det skulle ikkje forundre meg!
Og så for £75k.
Det er vel Leeds United i sitt flotte nøtteskall....
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Då venter det nok ein god slump til oss også...
Regner med klausul i kontrakta om videresalg!
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Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson will join Aston Villa for £10million in January. (News of the World)
Er redd for at vi venter forgeves.
Tror Liverpool kjøpte seg ut av den klausulen for £75.000.
Finner ikke noen link her og nå, men mener det temmelig bestemt at dette skjedde da prof. McKenzie støvsugde Elland Road etter 'nickels and dimes'.
Danny Mills says he wants his loan move from Manchester City to Derby to become a permanent transfer. (Daily Mirror)
Fulham could make a £2.5m move for Liverpool's Harry Kewell. (Daily Mail).
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=506187&in_page_id=1779
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North End to keep Pugh
Stoke fail in move for midfielder
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Preston boss Paul Simpson has ruled out letting Danny Pugh join Championship rivals Stoke.
Simpson confirmed Stoke had made an enquiry for the former Leeds and Manchester United man who has dropped down the pecking order at Deepdale.
However, Simpson is determined to keep Pugh at the club as he remains part of his plans.
"There has been contact from Stoke but I want Danny Pugh at this football club," Simpson told the club's official website.
"He's frustrated that he hasn't been involved of late because of other players coming ahead of him but I still believe he is a valuable part of our squad.
"They have been hoping to sign him for weeks now, starting in August.
"I made it quite clear to Danny Pugh that I want him here and I want him to be pushing to get back into our first team.
"They have been asking to take him on loan with a permanent deal at the end of it but I want him here at the club at this present time."
Da er Danny offisielt Stoke-spiller. Pris: £500.000
Kom gratis fra Man.U til Leeds 27/5 2004 - og solgt videre til Preston for £250.000 26/6 2006.
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season.
The Sun
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season. (The Sun)
Watford boss warns Fulham off King Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has warned Fulham off striker Marlon King.
"It would have to be an incredibly lucrative offer for me to let any of our players go because we're where we are and we want to get back in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
"So selling somebody who's been outstanding for the club doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't want him to go and that's it.
"There's been no approach from any club and I don't expect there to be any because once you say no then that's a no."
I farta 5/1
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16:42 Goal - Rochdale 0 Lincoln City 1 (Jamie Forrester 82)
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15:37 Goal - York 2 (Craig Farrell 34) Kidderminster 2
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Charlton have tabled a £1million bid for Burnley striker Andy Gray. (News of the World)
Burnley striker Andy Gray is wanted by Ipswich and Cardiff. (The People)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Gray_%28footballer_born_1977%29
Luton midfielder Matt Spring is a target for Charlton. (The People)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Spring
I farta 6/1
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14:41 Goal - Fulham 1 (David Healy 40) Bristol Rovers 1
Teddy förstärker Elfsborgs trupp
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Ã...rets första nyförvärv är ingen duvunge precis.
Teddy Lucic har meriter som gör honom till en av Sveriges bästa försvarsspelare genom tiderna. 86 landskamper och fem stora mästerskap talar sitt tydliga språk.
Nu byter han gulsvarta Häcken till Gulsvarta Elfsborg.
- Ja, det är väl enklast så. Att hålla sig inom färgerna, sade Teddy innan presskonferensen.
Magnus Haglund är oerhört nöjd med sitt nyförvärv.
- Vi har pratat om att vi vill ha en stark defensiv spelare med bra fötter. Alla dessa egenskaper hittar vi hos Teddy Lucic, sade Magnus Haglund, Elfsborgs tränare.
- Jag kände att jag ville tillbaka till allsvenskan. Jag tycker fortfarande det är oerhört roligt med fotboll och jag vill spela på så hög nivå som möjligt, sade Teddy Lucic på väg till presskonferensen.
Hele storyen: http://www.elfsborg.se/www/live/news.aspx?TreeID=3146
FAKTA OM TEDDY LUCIC:
Född: 15 april 1973.
Längd/vikt: 187 cm/80 kg.
Position: Försvarare.
Landskamper/landslagsmål: 86/0.
Allsvenska matcher/mål: 229/13.
Matcher/mål i fjol: 24/1 (i superettan).
Tidigare klubbar: Häcken, Bayer Leverkusen, Leeds, AIK, Bologna, IFK Göteborg, Västra Frölunda, Lundby IF.
Meriter: VM-brons 1994, SM-guld med IFK Göteborg 1996, deltagit i fem stora mästerskap (VM 1994, 2002, 2006 och EM 2000, 2004).
Alan Smith og Mark Viduka kjemper om videre avansement i FA-cupen mot Richard Cresswell på Viasat 2 sport nå! Blanda følelser å se våre tidligere spisser :'(
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Alan Smith og Mark Viduka kjemper om videre avansement i FA-cupen mot Richard Cresswell på Viasat 2 sport nå! Blanda følelser å se våre tidligere spisser :'(
Samt Danny Pugh!
Dom Matteo fortsatt skadet for Stoke, mens James Milner er droppet.
Claudio Cacapa, Habib Beye, James Milner and Obafemi Martins drop out from the team that lost to Manchester City on Wednesday.
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Spurs are looking to put together a package to lure Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough. (Daily Star)
BORO KEEN TO KEEP DUO
Middlesbrough have warned other clubs not to bother trying to sign Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson.
(...)
Tottenham, who are long-term pursuers of the Boro midfielder, have also been credited with an interest in his 20-year-old understudy, Johnson, who impressed during a loan spell at Watford earlier in the season.
However, assistant boss Malcolm Crosby has reiterated the club's intention to hang on to both home-grown players.
He told the club's official website: "They won't be going anywhere. We want to keep them. They are two great players.
Spurs must pay big for Middlesbrough winger Johnson
Tottenham must up their bid if they want to prise Adam Johnson away from Middlesbrough.
The Daily Mail says it was claimed they were ready to offer £4million for the Boro 20-year-old but Riverside Stadium bosses are digging their heels in as they view Johnson as a player of the future.
Their stance may change, however, if Tottenham increase their bid as cash is needed to strengthen Gareth Southgate's squad.
Spurs may also move for Middlesbrough winger
Adam Johnson, who they bid £1m for two years ago. (The Times)
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season. (The Sun)
Watford boss warns Fulham off King
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has warned Fulham off striker Marlon King.
"It would have to be an incredibly lucrative offer for me to let any of our players go because we're where we are and we want to get back in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
"So selling somebody who's been outstanding for the club doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't want him to go and that's it.
"There's been no approach from any club and I don't expect there to be any because once you say no then that's a no."
Birmingham rival Fulham for Watford's King
Birmingham City have joined the battle for Watford striker Marlon King.
Brum hope to hijack Fulham's bid to signing, who has also been talking to new St Andrews chief Alex McLeish.
Jail, forgery, assault â€" and that goal against Arsenal
He was trouble, but Mickey Thomas is still best remembered for his FA Cup heroicsKaveh Solhekol
“Wayne Rooney’s on a hundred grand a week. Mind you, so was I until the police found my printing machine.â€
Try telling Mickey Thomas that the FA Cup has lost its magic. Wherever the 53-year-old former Wales winger goes, people want to talk about that goal. Thomas was no ordinary football player. He was locked up in prison for nine months for selling fake ten and twenty pound notes; he was savagely beaten by his former brother-in-law after he was caught playing away with his ex-wife’s sister; he scored for Wales when they beat England 4-1 in 1980, and he played for 11 clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea. But all anyone wants to talk about is that goal.
“I just went for power,†Thomas said. “I couldn’t have hit it any better.â€
Nobody gave Wrexham a chance when they played Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup at the Racecourse Ground 16 years ago. The aristocrats from North London were the champions and second in the old first division when they travelled to North Wales to take on a team who were propping up the Football League in 92nd place. By then, Thomas was in the twilight years of an extraordinary career that began at Wrexham and ended at Inter â€" Inter Cardiff.
Twenty years and 11 clubs after starting as an apprentice at Wrexham, he got one last chance to make a name for himself on the big stage in January 1992. Arsenal were leading 1-0 with 20 minutes to go when Wrexham won a free kick on the edge of the penalty area. Thomas placed the ball down, took four steps back and smashed it past David Seaman into the top left-hand corner of the net. Steve Watkin sent Wrexham fans wild soon after by sliding the ball past Seaman and knocking the champions out of the Cup.
“It was unbelievable,†Thomas, who works for XFM radio station in Manchester, said. “That result sent shock waves through football. I’d played for Man United in the Cup Final when we lost 3-2 to Arsenal in ’79, so it was nice to put one over them â€" even if I did have to wait 13 years.â€
It took Thomas 15 minutes to make it back to the Wrexham dressing-room after the final whistle. Reunited with his teammates, Thomas took off his socks, sipped champagne and posed for the cameras before getting dressed and hitting the town. Little did he know that seven months later he would be playing for a prison team.
In the days before £100,000-a-week pay packets, footballers used to be locked up for all sorts of reasons, ranging from running a brothel to importing pornography â€" and that was just Peter Storey â€" but surely only a rogue as loveable as Thomas could get caught up in a counterfeit currency scam.
According to Thomas, he was guilty only by association â€" “Anyone got change for a tenner?†he still jokes â€" but Judge Gareth Edwards failed to see the funny side of a seasoned professional making a few quid on the side by flogging dodgy tenners to YTS trainees. “You should have been setting apprentices an example,†Edwards said before sentencing Thomas to 18 months. “Instead, because it F***ed in with your self-image of a flash and daring adventurer, you betrayed the trust of your employers and you failed in your duty as a distinguished sportsman.â€
Thomas shrugged his shoulders and did his time. He was going to beat the system, even if the system locked him up in a tiny cell with a double murderer who had decapitated his victims. “I slept with one eye open,†Thomas said, “but I got on with everyone inside because you had to. Playing football with a team of ‘lifers’ was an experience â€" every time the ball went over the fence they all wanted to go and get it back.â€
Eight days before Thomas was sentenced, he had been in court to see two men sent down for two years for attacking him as he enjoyed a nocturnal tryst in his car with a brunette who happened to be the sister of his former wife. “I’m a free spirit,†Thomas said. “My philosophy is to forget about tomorrowand concentrate on enjoying today.â€
Despite the turmoil in his life, Thomas played in the fourth round of the Cup away to West Ham United in February 1992. Wrexham drew 2-2 and Thomas was grinning from ear to ear as he trudged off the pitch at Upton Park. The West Ham supporters were waving £20 notes at him. “We all make mistakes,†Thomas said. “Mine was making my £20 notes an inch too big.â€
Times
Mickey spilte tre kamper for Leeds i 1989-90.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Thomas_(footballer)
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/halloffame/sport/mickeythomas.shtml
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Reading goalkeeper Graham Stack wants to make his loan move to Wolves permanent next month. (Daily Star)
Graham Stack has extended his loan spell at Wolves (PA Sport)
John Giles: 'Football was my living, not my sport'
A very revealing article on the career of the legendary John Giles, courtesy of The Herald
IT begins, as all football stories should, on the street. The young John Giles played alone on Ormond Square. He looked after 'the bouncer', the small ball they played with on the street, so when his friends disappeared for tea or bed, he was not alone. He still had the ball and the hours would pass quickly. He lived in 7A Ormond Square and he spent his solitary hours trying to hit the '7A' on the door. The foundations were laid.
"My upbringing was the perfect grounding for becoming a footballer," he says nearly 60 years later, sitting in the Gresham. His parents and two of his grandparents lived in the house along with five children - the incentive to spend as much time as he could on the street was overwhelming - but John Giles needed no encouragement.
As he played on the street, Giles realised he could do things no other boy could, but, crucially he believes, this "gift" was not neglected; he also had the intelligence to realise he must not squander this bequest. In a lifetime of football he never did. And when he retired, his analysis of the game was beyond compare. John Giles has a first-rate mind which he chose to apply to football. It has been his life's calling, the world which he understands better than any other. "I never, ever considered myself good at anything apart from football."
But he was good at that from the beginning and the dreams formed quickly. "From the time I was young I wanted to be a professional footballer, I wanted to be a great footballer, I wanted to emulate Raich Carter, Peter Doherty, Jimmy Hagan. I had a vision of the game in England and what I wanted to do. It was nothing to do with money, it was really pure ambition.
"I had a gift to play football which was no personal reflection on me. That's no false modesty, anybody can be gifted. I didn't see it as clearly as I did when I was older but as a kid I knew it was there. I could kick a ball in the classical way, nobody can teach you that." His father saw it too. Dicky Giles was a legendary Dublin football man and as a boy, his son followed him everywhere.
He learned the game, in part, by osmosis on bus rides down the country with the Drumcondra team his father managed, listening to men like Kit Lawlor and Benny Henderson and watching them play.
But his father provided the knowledge to go with the technique sculpted on Ormond Square. When people would say to Giles later in his career that he appeared to carry a ten square yard of grass with him onto the pitch, it was wisdom imparted by his father and appreciated by the intelligence of his son. "Football," he says, "is 20 people in a restricted area competing for space."
Some saw it differently. Once, when he was out in his home town during a time when his gifts were not appreciated in his own country, a drunk confronted him. "Giles, you bollix, I could do what you do." John Giles took it as a compliment.
He always had, he said, a belief, a core understanding that he was good at what he did but when he doubted, his father provided it for him. He remembers a trip to Manchester when he was 14. He would be going to Old Trafford when he was 15, but until then the club kept them involved by inviting young players over during the holidays. That Easter, he went to watch United's reserves play Chesterfield. Bobby Charlton was playing for United. "Bobby was brilliant," Giles says, "Bobby was always brilliant."
That night, Charlton scored five as United won 8-0. In the stand, Giles was worried. 'I don't think I'll ever be good enough for this,' he said to his father who had accompanied him on the trip. His father reared up. 'You'll be better than any of them, you're only 14 now, in three years' time you'll be better than any of them'.
His father's gift, he says, was an obsession with football combined with a refusal to be impressed by anybody. He remembers as a child finding a picture in the house of his father with Stanley Matthews. Dicky Giles' son was impressed, Stanley Matthews at the time was The King of Football. "I asked my father what he was like and he said 'He's a lovely man but he knows f**k all about football'."
Decades later, Giles met Matthews when they were in Dublin for Liam Brady's testimonial. A number of the Leeds players were in town and they spent the night in the hotel bar where Matthews joined them.
"Stan was brilliant, loved chatting with the lads, he was a really unassuming fella but Stan started talking about football and Stan was talking the biggest load of crap you've ever heard. And I remember thinking, 'f**k me, my father was bang-on'." His relationship with his father propelled him into the world he wanted to enter but the son's "pure ambition", his desire simply to be the finest professional in the game altered their relationship.
"I've got to be honest, apart from football, I didn't get on very well with my father. He wasn't my ideal man, he was outgoing, a bit brash, plenty of confidence in himself but apart from football we weren't close. I was like my mother, introverted and shy but I did have a belief and that's different from self-confidence." But his father's education helped him on the way. At Manchester United, he ignored the bad advice and prospered when he came into contact with Matt Busby's assistant, Jimmy Murphy. Murphy was a hard man, but Giles immediately understood that he knew the game as he expected it to be known. One night, playing for the reserves, Giles missed a penalty. Murphy's criticism left him in tears. He was hard, getting harder.
UNITED, he says, was the "survival of the F***est" and he still speaks reverentially of the players who he competed with in his early days.
Manchester United took the best and football was witnessing a golden generation. Giles made his debut in 1959 against one of the greatest, Dave Mackay. "He was a sensational player. If you held onto the ball long enough, wherever you were on the pitch, you'd be tackled by Dave Mackay."
Giles became part of the new wave of English football but he made his own way, famously leaving Manchester United and going to Leeds. Revie and Busby were great managers, he says, but their differences highlighted the complexities of management. "Revie was the finer technician but deeply insecure. Don didn't see the big picture. If we were winning 1-0 after five minutes, Don would want us to win 1-0. I was brought up with Busby. Matt wouldn't even think of winning 1-0 or 2-0. If we were winning 1-0 or 2-0 and you tried something with five minutes to go, Matt would say fair enough, Don would say, what were you doing?"
Unlike Old Trafford, Elland Road wasn't provided with an assembly line of talent. Instead, Revie worked with the players on the training ground, making great players out of some who may have not been noticed. Giles' own football philosophy was rooted in his education in Dublin and in Manchester, but at Leeds, he found a team who would appreciate it.
"When I played it was always a selfish thing, this is what I want to do. I was never involved with the crowd, I was never a crowd favourite. I played 12 years at Leeds and I was never in the top three for Player of the Year. It never bothered me. The one thing I wanted was the respect of the players, they know you better than anybody else."
He tells a story that illustrates his values. Leeds were playing an early-season European Cup tie and winning comfortably. They were 3-0 up when Giles dropped back to pick the ball off Norman Hunter. But Hunter had other ideas. "Norman knocks it out to Paul Reaney and I said, 'Norman, for f**k's sake.' He says, 'I'm f**king bored here, I haven't had a kick in ten minutes, f**k off. It wasn't a bad ball.' It wasn't a bad ball but I said to him later, 'Do you remember that game in Derby last April when we were going for the title?' He said, 'Yes'. I said, 'Do you remember how I showed for you all match on that bumpy pitch?' 'Yeah,' he says. 'You were delighted to see me?' 'I was delighted to see you,' he says. 'That's the point, Norman, I'll be there on the good days and I'll be there on the bad days'."
It has become his refrain as a television analyst but he lived his football life by moral courage; the difference, he says, is a step in either direction. He relished the occasions when it was tested. The Leeds team may be remembered by many for the game against Southampton when they won 7-0 and spent the game teasing Southampton with flicks and party tricks, but Giles hated it. "I asked Revie to take me off."
Those games don't give him a glow. Instead, he remembers a sixth round Cup match against Spurs in 1972 when Leeds came from a goal down to win 2-1 or when they beat Liverpool at Anfield in the semi-final of the UEFA Cup. "Those were the things I went to sleep on," he says, "that was the turn-on. We played some of the best football I've ever seen in the world. Ever. But it was never mentioned. Give a dog a bad name. It bothers me in a certain way but not an awful lot because if I'm with the Leeds lads we know what we did.
"We'd go behind the Iron Curtain on a winter's night and they'd be kicking lumps out of you and we would respond in the right way as a group. Anybody who quits, you know about it."
His game was the product of a supremely rational mind and a purist's instinct. He saw no need for the concessions to the crowd or to any notion of PR. If it was a failing, it pursued him through his career, colouring the impression of him at Leeds and later at Ireland. But, as he reminds you, the perception was always from the outside.
Now he is the philosopher, then he was a warrior with different rules governing his actions
The crowd, he felt, never noticed the real thing. They saw the 3-0 victories in Europe when, as he says, "everybody wanted to eat the ball" and formed their opinions. He didn't care. "My feeling was that I was a professional footballer and the crowd pays to see me play. I'm an artist in the footballing sense. I ain't going to pander to the crowd. The real turn-on is when you're a goal down at home and there's fifteen minutes to go, then the battle was on. From a crowd point of view it was a different thing because if you take the responsibility you get stick - but I didn't give a f**k about them."
He was the same with the press. As a child, he saw Jackie Carey win Footballer of the Year and he logged it down as an ambition. In 1967, Jack Charlton won it after one of the worst seasons of his career and Giles gave up. "We used to joke at Leeds, 'You're playing so badly, if you don't watch out you'll get Footballer of the Year'. Jack used to joke about it too."
He looks back now and thinks differently but now he is the philosopher, then he was a warrior with different rules governing his actions.
"I did things which I would look back on and say, 'How did I do that?' But when you're younger you don't want to be wise, you can't afford to be. It's a physical battle. You have to go through the battle."
He became notorious but few noticed. The press looked elsewhere for hard men, increasing his contempt. He spoke quietly and carried a very big stick.
"It was my living, not my sport and if I didn't respond in the way I should respond I was going to be out of this game so I then became as big an assassin as there was and as dangerous in my own way. You keep your head, you do it coldly, you do it clinically but you let everybody know in the game, that there are no liberties taken here. But I always had a good reputation outside the game until I made my own confession.
"I was given the choice of becoming a lion or a lamb and I was determined not to become a lamb."
He thinks wisdom can only come with time and, possibly, retirement. Football demands innocence, otherwise the whole thing seems futile. "People might say it's childish but football is a childish game. You don't want to be worldly because then you'd say 'I can't kick him' whereas the attitude we'd have had was 'I'll kill him'. And you would and think nothing of it."
But it was a strange kind of innocence, hardly innocent at all. In the late 1970s as he began to think of getting out, he realised he'd outgrown his father who still believed there were medals to play for, honours to be won. "I'd get a bit impatient with him and he sensed that, but it didn't bother him," he laughs at the memory.
His father kept striving. One day they were sitting in a car as Giles, who had just turned to journalism, confessed he was struggling with his column. 'Imagine what you could have done if you'd worked hard in school,' his father told him. "He wanted me to be a scientist as well as a professional footballer but he knew what he said because he stopped and said, 'Not that you've done too bad'." By that stage, things had changed. "I outgrew my father."
He knows he could have given more to football but he was weary when it came to management. He won promotion with West Brom but became disillusioned, not just with the club but with the realities of the game. He belonged to the club and they knew no other way but obstruction and complaint. He had expected praise and enthusiasm after an inspirational season but it dawned on him that it was not football's way.
Instead football is a business which feeds on ingratitude. "If Alex Ferguson had done what he did for Manchester United in industry, he would be managing director, secure for the rest of his life. In football, he's under pressure because of the success he's had."
He stuck around for a few more years in the eighties, but he wanted out. "In my time, the financial rewards weren't as good, at least Alex Ferguson would be a very wealthy man if he was sacked tomorrow.
"In Revie's time, Shankly's time, Bill Nicholson's time, these guys were the great managers of the day, none of them was ever financially secure when they finished. That was the environment I came into in management and I remember going to a management meeting where I saw these guys and they all looked sad cases to me. It was only my first year in management and I thought if I could do what these guys could do it would be brilliant, but they're not happy people. So in many ways it was a great thing to realise that, on a personal level, but in football terms it's a bad thing because I would have done a lot more in the game as I was aware of what it was about. But I wasn't prepared to do it." He sits in the Gresham for three hours talking about the game. He is interrupted twice, noticed several times. A man tells him that his son has had trials with Forest, a woman says he was a hero to her father. Giles is the conscience and intellect of Irish football while Eamon Dunphy is the erratic brilliance.
ON television, they have educated a generation of Irish football fans and reached beyond the hard-core to enthuse many who know nothing about the game.
On English television, those who know nothing often find themselves talking to Gary Lineker on a Saturday night. They are in the entertainment business but unfortunately they're not entertaining. "I watched Match of the Day a few weeks ago and Gary Lineker - who I have a great respect for, he was a terrific player - actually irritated me. He's become like a professional presenter, looking at the camera, winking at the camera, a little quip, anything rather than talk about the game. I think people are hungry for knowledge of the game. They want to know what's going on and they want an honest opinion of it. People say, football's a simple game but it's not. It's complicated but reducing it to simplicity is the secret. People know when they're being kidded."
He laughed when he read of the battle for Jamie Redknapp as a pundit. "He seems to be a lovely lad but I wouldn't listen to Jamie Redknapp for an accurate analysis of the game in a million years. He's a pleasant, nice-looking lad who won't actually say anything."
His relationship with Dunphy, he says, is fine. Their friendship was one of the casualties of the crazy summer of 2002. He regrets that they fell out over Roy Keane but, he says, "we're ok, we do our business together and there will always be a relationship there. I've known Eamon since he was ten."
His opinion on the Ireland manager's job is, he says, a calculated guess. "I've seen managers and players from my time and I thought he'll do well and I was proven totally wrong in my judgement and I'm an ex-pro. When you consider the people picking the Ireland manager, it's less than a calculated guess."
His choice would be Guus Hiddink on the basis that it removes as much of the guesswork as possible. Staunton or Keane, he says, are great professionals, but the game of chance increases if you appoint a novice manager. "They could be great but who knows. I played against Brian Clough and his attitude as a player was crap but he went on to be a genius."
He has heard so much bullshit talked about football, he says, that he is reluctant to offer an opinion on another subject in case it, too, is bullshit. But he knows about life because he knows about football. "Football is human behaviour. I love football but I don't get a kick out of it anymore. If it's done well, I expect it to be done well and if it isn't, it irritates me."
He lives in Birmingham, but, he says, he could move to Dublin tomorrow and it would make no difference. He has stripped away most of life's trivialities while believing that the game he understands more than others may be childish, but reveals something about life.
"The one great thing about football is that whatever happens it will manifest itself on the pitch. If it's right, you'll see it on the pitch, if it's wrong, it will be on the pitch. In business you can get fellas who are doing crooked deals and nobody knows anything about it. There is an ultimate honesty about football. Politics is part of the lying game, I wouldn't trust any of them. In football, you can hide for a while but ultimately the truth comes out. I always loved that."
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IFA wants Worthington to stay on
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington is set to be offered a new contract after the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Spain on Wednesday night.
Worthington's current deal ends after the game but his short period in charge has impressed the Irish FA.
Worthington starts talks with IFA
Irish FA chiefs have started contract talks with Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington, but they say a deal is still some way off.
It is believed the IFA is keen to secure the services of the former Norwich City manager on a fresh two-year contract. (BBC)
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Nigel Worthington has held lengthy talks with the IFA The Irish Football Association is expected to confirm the appointment of Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager within the next few days.
A period of prolonged negotiation is likely to conclude with Worthington agreeing a two-year contract.
This would see him take charge for the forthcoming World Cup 2010 qualifiers.
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Gary McAllister favourite to take Scotland job
Former Leeds and Liverpool player Gary McAllister has been installed as the favourite to become the new manager of Scotland following the departure of Alex McLeish.
Gary McAllister, Craig Levein, Graeme Souness and Billy Davies are among the early front-runners to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager. (Daily Record)
Gary McAllister and Billy Davies are the bookmakers' early favourites for the job. (The Guardian)
McAllister rules out Scotland job
Former Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister has ruled himself out of the running for the national manager's job.
Gary McAllister wants his fellow former Scotland midfielder, Graeme Souness, to be the country's new boss. (Sun)
Joe Jordan Wants To Be Scotland Manager
JOE JORDAN has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next Scotland boss.
The Portsmouth coach has managerial experience after stints at Hearts, Stoke and Bristol City and enjoyed a glittering playing career with Manchester United, AC Milan and Leeds United.
Graeme Souness, Kenny Dalglish and Craig Levein are just a few to have been linked with the vacancy created by Alex McLeish's switch south to Birmingham City.
But Jordan has followed former Derby boss Billy Davies in declaring his interest in the post.
Jordan, who won 52 caps and is the only Scot to score in three World Cup finals series, said: "I'm no different from any other Scot. I would love to be associated with that job.
"To be involved as a coach or manager would be very nice but Portsmouth is a long way away from Scotland so I don't know what the SFA think.
"I've a important job to do at Portsmouth and I've a good rapport with the people here but it's a big compliment to be associated with that position."
However, Dalgish admits he'd be stunned if the SFA approached him.
Chief executive Gordon Smith has began pruning the current multitude of wannabes for the manager's job down to a shortlist.
But despite the change of personnel from the top table, Dalglish doesn't expect that to signal an approach.
The Scotland, Celtic and Liverpool great wasn't even contacted before they boobed in appointing Berti Vogts. (.....)
Jordan on shortlist for Scotland jobMark McGhee, Joe Jordan and Craig Levein are the leading contenders to become the next Scotland manager. Yesterday morning the Scottish Football Association's board met to compile a five-man shortlist, with the field also believed to include Billy Davies and Tommy Burns. However, Jim Jefferies and Graeme Souness, both earlier touted as in the running to succeed Alex McLeish, are no longer understood to be under serious consideration.
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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is set to axe eight players - keeper Paul Robinson, Jermain Defoe, Pascal Chimbonda, Lee Young-Pyo, Anthony Gardner, Paul Stalteri, Wayne Routledge and Hossam Ghaly. (The Sun)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article665432.ece
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Charlton have tabled a £1million bid for Burnley striker Andy Gray. (News of the World)
Burnley striker Andy Gray is wanted by Ipswich and Cardiff. (The People)
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Charlton have been told by Burnley that their 13-goal forward
Andy Gray is not for sale. (The Sun)
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Fulham could make a £2.5m move for Liverpool's Harry Kewell. (Daily Mail).
Liverpool star Kewell too costly for Cottagers. Fulham have lost interest in Liverpool's
Harry Kewell after finding out his wages. (Daily Mail)
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Charlton have tabled a £1million bid for Burnley striker Andy Gray. (News of the World)
Burnley striker Andy Gray is wanted by Ipswich and Cardiff. (The People)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Gray_%28footballer_born_1977%29
Charlton have been told by Burnley that their 13-goal forward Andy Gray is not for sale. (The Sun)
Charlton are making a £1.3million bid for Burnley striker
Andy Gray. (Daily Mirror)
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Hvordan går det egentlig med Rob Hulse? Er han skadet enda?
Sheffield Utd's Hulse in Middlesbrough sights
Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse is attracting interest from Middlesbrough.
Boro boss Gareth Southgate is seeking to boost his attack in January and is considering a bid for Hulse, says the Mail on Sunday.
Middlesbrough are interested in Sheffield United forward
Rob Hulse. (The Guardian)
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Charlton have tabled a £1million bid for Burnley striker Andy Gray. (News of the World)
Burnley striker Andy Gray is wanted by Ipswich and Cardiff. (The People)
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Charlton have been told by Burnley that their 13-goal forward Andy Gray is not for sale. (The Sun)
Charlton are making a £1.3million bid for Burnley striker Andy Gray. (Daily Mirror)
Several of the morning newspapers carried stories linking Burnley striker
Andy Gray with Charlton - and Clarets chairman Brendan Flood has confirmed there has been interest in the 13-goal frontman, though he says there have been no formal offers.
PA Sport
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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is set to axe eight players - keeper Paul Robinson, ....
Tottenham boss Ramos offers little comfort to axed Robinson
Paul Robinson's future at Tottenham is in doubt after he was dropped for last night's 1-1 Carling Cup semifinal result at Arsenal.
England goalkeeper Robinson has now been dropped by both club and country ahead of their most important games of the season to date and Spurs manager Juande Ramos refused to offer him any support after the match.
Ramos said: "He is no different to Stalteri or Boateng or the others on the bench. Only 11 can play.
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IFA wants Worthington to stay on
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington is set to be offered a new contract after the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Spain on Wednesday night.
Worthington's current deal ends after the game but his short period in charge has impressed the Irish FA.
Worthington starts talks with IFA
Irish FA chiefs have started contract talks with Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington, but they say a deal is still some way off.
It is believed the IFA is keen to secure the services of the former Norwich City manager on a fresh two-year contract. (BBC)
IFA to name Worthington as boss
The Irish Football Association is expected to confirm the appointment of Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager within the next few days.
A period of prolonged negotiation is likely to conclude with Worthington agreeing a two-year contract.
This would see him take charge for the forthcoming World Cup 2010 qualifiers.
Nigel Worthington will be confirmed as the man to lead Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign within the next 24 hours. (Daily Mail)
HESSEY EXTENDS MACC STAY
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Sean Hessey will see out the remainder of the season at Macclesfield after League Two rivals Chester extended his loan spell at the Moss Rose.
The versatile 29-year-old joined the Silkmen in November after falling out of favour with Blues boss Bobby Williamson.
Hessey has been a virtual ever present for Town in recent weeks as Ian Brightwell's side battle to avoid relegation.
PA Sport
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Hessey
ADKINS EYEING 'BIG' HORS
Nigel Adkins has fuelled rumours Sheffied United hitman Geoff Horsfield is the "big striker" the Scunthorpe manager wants to bring to the club.
Adkins has made no secret of his desire to draft in an experienced targetman and speculation is rife that journeyman Horsfield is his number one choice.
He said: "Everyone knows we're looking for a big striker - and Horsfield is a big striker."
The 34-year-old former Fulham, Birmingham, Wigan, West Brom and Leeds striker is currently out-of-favour at Bramall Lane but is a proven goalscorer at Championship level.
PA Sport
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season. (The Sun)
Watford boss warns Fulham off King
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has warned Fulham off striker Marlon King.
"It would have to be an incredibly lucrative offer for me to let any of our players go because we're where we are and we want to get back in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
"So selling somebody who's been outstanding for the club doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't want him to go and that's it.
"There's been no approach from any club and I don't expect there to be any because once you say no then that's a no."
Birmingham rival Fulham for Watford's King
Birmingham City have joined the battle for Watford striker Marlon King.
Brum hope to hijack Fulham's bid to signing, who has also been talking to new St Andrews chief Alex McLeish.
Watford snub Fulham £4m King bid Watford have turned down a £4m bid from Fulham for striker Marlon King.
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Fulham must pay £8M for Watford's King
Fulham must cough up £8 million to sign Watford striker Marlon King.
The Championship side turned down a £4m bid from the Cottagers and want their 11-goal top scorer to stay and lead Aidy Boothroyd's bid for Premier League promotion.
Hornets chief executive Mark Ashton said: "We have no need to sell him - and nor do we want to."
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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is set to axe eight players - keeper Paul Robinson, ....
Tottenham boss Ramos offers little comfort to axed Robinson
Paul Robinson's future at Tottenham is in doubt after he was dropped for last night's 1-1 Carling Cup semifinal result at Arsenal.
England goalkeeper Robinson has now been dropped by both club and country ahead of their most important games of the season to date and Spurs manager Juande Ramos refused to offer him any support after the match.
Ramos said: "He is no different to Stalteri or Boateng or the others on the bench. Only 11 can play.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has lined up Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg to replace
Paul Robinson. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has told his scouts to find him a new goalkeeper after losing faith in
Paul Robinson. Carlo Cudicini, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Timo Hildebrand and Maarten Stekelenburg are all possible targets. /The Guardian)
Middlesbrough boss: Woodgate staying long-term
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has reiterated that Jonathan Woodgate will not leave the club.
"Jonathan's a player who could play at any level and has bags more still to come," he said. "We brought him here to be the bedrock of the team."
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season. (The Sun)
Watford boss warns Fulham off King
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has warned Fulham off striker Marlon King.
"It would have to be an incredibly lucrative offer for me to let any of our players go because we're where we are and we want to get back in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
"So selling somebody who's been outstanding for the club doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't want him to go and that's it.
"There's been no approach from any club and I don't expect there to be any because once you say no then that's a no."
Birmingham rival Fulham for Watford's King
Birmingham City have joined the battle for Watford striker Marlon King.
Brum hope to hijack Fulham's bid to signing, who has also been talking to new St Andrews chief Alex McLeish.
Watford snub Fulham £4m King bid
Watford have turned down a £4m bid from Fulham for striker Marlon King.
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Fulham must pay £8M for Watford's King
Fulham must cough up £8 million to sign Watford striker Marlon King.
The Championship side turned down a £4m bid from the Cottagers and want their 11-goal top scorer to stay and lead Aidy Boothroyd's bid for Premier League promotion.
Hornets chief executive Mark Ashton said: "We have no need to sell him - and nor do we want to."
COTTAGERS MAKE NEW KING BID
Fulham have increased their offer for Watford striker Marlon King to £4.5million plus a player.
Watford had rejected an initial £4m bid on Thursday for the former Nottingham Forest hit-man.
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is keen to add firepower to his squad at Craven Cottage and King, who has scored 11 Championship goals this season, is a top target.
However, Watford insist they are under no pressure to sell King and are keen to keep hold of their leading scorer.
Hodgson, who took over at Fulham in December, is looking to add strength in depth in a bid to avoid Premier League relegation. (PA Sport)
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IFA wants Worthington to stay on
Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington is set to be offered a new contract after the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Spain on Wednesday night.
Worthington's current deal ends after the game but his short period in charge has impressed the Irish FA.
Worthington starts talks with IFA
Irish FA chiefs have started contract talks with Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington, but they say a deal is still some way off.
It is believed the IFA is keen to secure the services of the former Norwich City manager on a fresh two-year contract. (BBC)
IFA to name Worthington as boss
The Irish Football Association is expected to confirm the appointment of Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager within the next few days.
A period of prolonged negotiation is likely to conclude with Worthington agreeing a two-year contract.
This would see him take charge for the forthcoming World Cup 2010 qualifiers.
WORTHINGTON PLEDGE TO NORTHERN IRELAND
Nigel Worthington insists Northern Ireland can expect "commitment in abundance" as he inches closer to signing a new two-year deal with the Irish Football Association.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/01/11/SOCCER_N_Ireland.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7182112.stm
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/01/12/worthington-lands-new-ni-deal-89520-20282583/
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Tottenham boss Ramos offers little comfort to axed Robinson
Paul Robinson's future at Tottenham is in doubt after he was dropped for last night's 1-1 Carling Cup semifinal result at Arsenal.
England goalkeeper Robinson has now been dropped by both club and country ahead of their most important games of the season to date and Spurs manager Juande Ramos refused to offer him any support after the match.
Ramos said: "He is no different to Stalteri or Boateng or the others on the bench. Only 11 can play.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has lined up Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg to replace Paul Robinson. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham's embattled goalkeeper Paul Robinson has demanded to leave White Hart Lane and has been told by the club he can go after being dropped by Juande Ramos. (The Independent)
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has told his scouts to find him a new goalkeeper after losing faith in Paul Robinson. Carlo Cudicini, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Timo Hildebrand and Maarten Stekelenburg are all possible targets. (The Guardian)
Paul Robinson has demanded to leave Tottenham after being demoted to the bench for last Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final with Arsenal. (The Mail)
Robinson has been told by Juande Ramos that he can leave Spurs, and would cost potential suitors £5m. (Independent)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=507779&in_page_id=1779
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SIX SET FOR SUNDERLAND EXIT
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has revealed he is prepared to let six of his fringe players leave this month.
Ross Wallace, David Connolly, Greg Halford, Graham Kavanagh, Ian Harte and Stephen Wright have all been informed they can move on.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/01/12/manual_125646.html
Smith: I have no regrets at Toon move
Alan Smith had not expected to return to Manchester United today without Sam Allardyce.
He thought it would be another opportunity to fight for the man who needed just an hour to persuade him to leave Old Trafford for Newcastle.
Noen utdrag fra Daily Mai-artikkelen (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=507794&in_page_id=1779):
....Smith was ostracised by Leeds fans for crossing the Pennine divide to join United in May 2004, but he insists he has no regrets about his time there. If any player can handle criticism from Newcastle fans, it is Smith, the man handed the captain's armband before Allardyce's departure.
Asked if it was worth the stick from Leeds fans, Smith was typically forthright.
'Yes,' he said. 'I've got a Premiership winner's medal. I had an experience you wouldn't get at any other club. When the chance arises to go there it's difficult to turn it down. I enjoyed every minute, other than the moment at Anfield when I broke my leg.
'I was fortunate at Leeds. I was there when we were in Europe and also when we were relegated, so I've been at both ends of the scale and for a young lad, as I was then, that keeps you in good stead.....
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Former West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United striker Rob Hulse is set to join Premiership outfit Middlesbrough from Sheffield United, according to The Mirror.
Boro boss Gareth Southgate is expected to strengthen his squad in January as his Riverside club face a battle against relegation and play to use Hulse to rescue them from the drop.
The striker joined the Blades 18 months ago - netting eight goals in top flight until he broke his leg at Chelsea in a 3-0 defeat in March and has only since recovered. He is expected to complete a £2,200,000 move to Tee-Side.
ROB HULSE reckons filling James Beattie’s boots at Sheffield United is child’s play compared to what he has been through over the last 10 months.
Hitman Hulse, 28, is back in action after a double fracture of his left leg.
And now he is up for another challenge â€" firing the goals that can lift the Blades while 13-goal top-scorer Beattie is sidelined with a knee problem.
Hulse said: “When you think about what I’ve had on my plate over the past 10 months, coming in for Beatts is not a problem.
“James is out for six weeks and, of course, we are going to miss him and his goals. But I certainly don’t feel under any pressure.†(The Sun)
Intervju med avtroppende Luton manager Blackwell, på Sky Sports:
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I farta 12/1
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16:25 Goal - Burnley 1 (Robbie Blake 66) Plymouth 0
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16:16 Goal - Lincoln City 1 (Jamie Forrester 55) Rotherham 1
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15:37 Goal - Cardiff 1 (Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 36) Sheff Wed 0
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Roy Hodgson is ready to make Watford striker Marlon King his first signing as Fulham boss after being given £15m to spend in January. (People)
Fulham move for Watford striker King
Watford striker Marlon King is a target for new Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
King, 27, has netted 10 times this season after missing most of his club's Premiership campaign through injury last term.
Fulham are desperate to bolster their strike force after Sanchez's summer signings, Diomansy Kamara and David Healy, failed to shine.
Director of football Les Reed, who was influential in Hodgson's appointment, is in favour of a move for King - as is first-team coach and former Watford boss Ray Lewington.
MARLON KING has told his Watford team-mates he will leave during the transfer window.
The £5million-rated striker has long been linked with Fulham and new Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson is an admirer of a player who has scored 11 goals for Watford this season. (The Sun)
Watford boss warns Fulham off King
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has warned Fulham off striker Marlon King.
"It would have to be an incredibly lucrative offer for me to let any of our players go because we're where we are and we want to get back in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
Birmingham rival Fulham for Watford's King
Birmingham City have joined the battle for Watford striker Marlon King.
Brum hope to hijack Fulham's bid to signing, who has also been talking to new St Andrews chief Alex McLeish.
Watford snub Fulham £4m King bid
Watford have turned down a £4m bid from Fulham for striker Marlon King.
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Fulham must pay £8M for Watford's King
Fulham must cough up £8 million to sign Watford striker Marlon King.
The Championship side turned down a £4m bid from the Cottagers and want their 11-goal top scorer to stay and lead Aidy Boothroyd's bid for Premier League promotion.
COTTAGERS MAKE NEW KING BID
Fulham have increased their offer for Watford striker Marlon King to £4.5million plus a player.
Watford had rejected an initial £4m bid on Thursday for the former Nottingham Forest hit-man.
Fulham will pay £4.5million for Watford striker
Marlon King, but that will be their final offer. (Daily Star)
King going nowhere, insists BoothroydWatford boss Adrian Boothroyd says there is no way Marlon King will be joining Fulham, insisting neither he nor King want the move to happen.
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Tottenham boss Ramos offers little comfort to axed Robinson
Paul Robinson's future at Tottenham is in doubt after he was dropped for last night's 1-1 Carling Cup semifinal result at Arsenal.
England goalkeeper Robinson has now been dropped by both club and country ahead of their most important games of the season to date and Spurs manager Juande Ramos refused to offer him any support after the match.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has lined up Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg to replace Paul Robinson. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham's embattled goalkeeper Paul Robinson has demanded to leave White Hart Lane and has been told by the club he can go after being dropped by Juande Ramos. (The Independent)
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has told his scouts to find him a new goalkeeper after losing faith in Paul Robinson. Carlo Cudicini, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Timo Hildebrand and Maarten Stekelenburg are all possible targets. (The Guardian)
Paul Robinson has demanded to leave Tottenham after being demoted to the bench for last Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final with Arsenal. (The Mail)
Robinson has been told by Juande Ramos that he can leave Spurs, and would cost potential suitors £5m. (Independent)
Tottenham keeper
Paul Robinson has been told by club chairman Daniel Levy that he can leave White Hart Lane. (The Observer)
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Bulls keep hold of striker Johnson
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Hereford manager Graham Turner has managed to complete a deal to keep striker Simon Johnson at Edgar Street until the end of the season.
The former Leeds trainee joined the Bulls on a short-term contract at the beginning of the season but has sufficiently impressed to extend his stay.
Johnson was on target for United in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury, his second goal of the season.
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Blades hoping Horse joins Iron
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Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson has revealed veteran striker Geoff Horsfield has begun negotiations with Scunthorpe about a permanent move.
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Også; http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3046314,00.html
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Blades hoping Horse joins Iron
Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson has revealed veteran striker Geoff Horsfield has begun negotiations with Scunthorpe about a permanent move.
Geoff Horsfield is reportedly a target for fallen Hungarian giants Ferencvaros.
Ferencvaros are set to be bought by Kevin McCabe - chairman of Sheffield United - later this month.
As part of the deal, McCabe is looking for player-exchanges and he has already brooked a deal which saw former Blade Paul Shaw move to Budapest.
Now with deal to takeover the club set to be completed next week, McCabe is keen to further expand the link-up and 34-year-old Horsfield could be one of the first players sent from Bramall Lane.
Luton Shelton has also being strongly linked, but reports in Hungary suggest Horsfield could be the first official move between the two clubs.
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21:06 Goal - Morecambe 0 Darlington 2 (Julian Joachim 63)
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20:17 Goal - Reading 0 Tottenham 1 (Robbie Keane 15)
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Tottenham boss Ramos offers little comfort to axed Robinson
Paul Robinson's future at Tottenham is in doubt after he was dropped for last night's 1-1 Carling Cup semifinal result at Arsenal.
England goalkeeper Robinson has now been dropped by both club and country ahead of their most important games of the season to date and Spurs manager Juande Ramos refused to offer him any support after the match.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has lined up Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg to replace Paul Robinson. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham's embattled goalkeeper Paul Robinson has demanded to leave White Hart Lane and has been told by the club he can go after being dropped by Juande Ramos. (The Independent)
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has told his scouts to find him a new goalkeeper after losing faith in Paul Robinson. Carlo Cudicini, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Timo Hildebrand and Maarten Stekelenburg are all possible targets. (The Guardian)
Paul Robinson has demanded to leave Tottenham after being demoted to the bench for last Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final with Arsenal. (The Mail)
Robinson has been told by Juande Ramos that he can leave Spurs, and would cost potential suitors £5m. (Independent)
Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson has been told by club chairman Daniel Levy that he can leave White Hart Lane. (The Observer)
Spurs will use
Paul Robinson as bait to land Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing. (The Sun & Daily Mail & Daily Mirror & Daily Express & The Guardian & The Independent)
Man City track Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson
Manchester City are keen on bringing goalkeeper Paul Robinson to Eastlands in the transfer window but could lose out to Middlesbrough.
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North End to keep Pugh
Stoke fail in move for midfielder
Preston boss Paul Simpson has ruled out letting Danny Pugh join Championship rivals Stoke.
Simpson confirmed Stoke had made an enquiry for the former Leeds and Manchester United man who has dropped down the pecking order at Deepdale.
However, Simpson is determined to keep Pugh at the club as he remains part of his plans.
"There has been contact from Stoke but I want Danny Pugh at this football club," Simpson told the club's official website.
"He's frustrated that he hasn't been involved of late because of other players coming ahead of him but I still believe he is a valuable part of our squad.
"They have been hoping to sign him for weeks now, starting in August.
"I made it quite clear to Danny Pugh that I want him here and I want him to be pushing to get back into our first team.
"They have been asking to take him on loan with a permanent deal at the end of it but I want him here at the club at this present time."
Da er Danny offisielt Stoke-spiller. Pris: £500.000
Kom gratis fra Man.U til Leeds 27/5 2004 - og solgt videre til Preston for £250.000 26/6 2006.
PUGH COMPLETES POTTERS SWITCH Preston's 25-year-old midfielder Danny Pugh has completed a £500,000 switch to Stoke City after his initial loan spell ended.
The former Leeds man moved to the Britannia Stadium on loan at the start of November with a view to a permanent deal in January.
Pugh made eight appearances for the Lilywhites at the start of the season campaign but has since gone on to make 16 appearances for Stoke.
North End chairman Derek Shaw said: "This was a transfer that was agreed by Paul Simpson and it was always the case that once Danny's loan period was up then the deal would be made permanent.
"In total we will receive £500,000 for Danny but a percentage of that will go to Leeds United."PA Sport
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North End to keep Pugh
Stoke fail in move for midfielder
Preston boss Paul Simpson has ruled out letting Danny Pugh join Championship rivals Stoke.
Simpson confirmed Stoke had made an enquiry for the former Leeds and Manchester United man who has dropped down the pecking order at Deepdale.
However, Simpson is determined to keep Pugh at the club as he remains part of his plans.
"There has been contact from Stoke but I want Danny Pugh at this football club," Simpson told the club's official website.
"He's frustrated that he hasn't been involved of late because of other players coming ahead of him but I still believe he is a valuable part of our squad.
"They have been hoping to sign him for weeks now, starting in August.
"I made it quite clear to Danny Pugh that I want him here and I want him to be pushing to get back into our first team.
"They have been asking to take him on loan with a permanent deal at the end of it but I want him here at the club at this present time."
Da er Danny offisielt Stoke-spiller. Pris: £500.000
Kom gratis fra Man.U til Leeds 27/5 2004 - og solgt videre til Preston for £250.000 26/6 2006.
PUGH COMPLETES POTTERS SWITCH
Preston's 25-year-old midfielder Danny Pugh has completed a £500,000 switch to Stoke City after his initial loan spell ended.
The former Leeds man moved to the Britannia Stadium on loan at the start of November with a view to a permanent deal in January.
Pugh made eight appearances for the Lilywhites at the start of the season campaign but has since gone on to make 16 appearances for Stoke.
North End chairman Derek Shaw said: "This was a transfer that was agreed by Paul Simpson and it was always the case that once Danny's loan period was up then the deal would be made permanent.
"In total we will receive £500,000 for Danny but a percentage of that will go to Leeds United."
PA Sport
Nokon som veit kor stor prosent det er snakk om her? 20? I so fall vert det £100 000 på oss 8)
Swans admit Feeney defeat
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Martinez looks elsewhere after missing out on loan ace
Roberto Martinez has all but conceded defeat in Swansea City's attempts to sign Cardiff City striker Warren Feeney permanently.
The Northern Ireland striker enjoyed a successful loan spell at The Liberty Stadium in the first half of the season netting five goals in ten League One appearances.
Martinez had been keen on landing Feeney's services permanently, however, the Spaniard does not believe the club will be able to agree a fee with The Bluebirds.
The former Wigan midfielder has now hinted at bolstering his strike-force, although he was pleased with Guillem Bauza's display in last weekend's 3-1 win at Luton.
"It's seems as though it's going to be very, very difficult to agree something over Warren," he told the club's official website.
"We will be looking at the next transfer window in the summer for that one, so we'll see what develops.
"That means we need to replace Warren now if we can, although Guillem Bauza has taken his opportunity very well in recent weeks and linked up really well with Jason Scotland on Saturday."
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Derby, Wigan, Sunderland and Q.P.R are chasing in-form Sheffield United Defender Matt Kilgallon. However the Blades have slapped a £4million price tag on the defender to put potential suitors off and they will not even consider any offers unless they complete the signing of Gary Cahill from Aston Villa.
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Derby, Wigan, Sunderland and Q.P.R are chasing in-form Sheffield United Defender Matt Kilgallon. However the Blades have slapped a £4million price tag on the defender to put potential suitors off and they will not even consider any offers unless they complete the signing of Gary Cahill from Aston Villa.
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Blackwell leaves Luton
Administrators terminate manager's contract
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Kevin Blackwell has left Luton Town with immediate effect after his contract was terminated.
The former Leeds United boss handed in his resignation last week as a consequence of the club selling several players due to being in administration.
Blackwell intended to leave after the League One fixture with Bournemouth on 9th February, along with assistant Sam Ellis and coach John Carver.
But, following Tuesday night's FA Cup third-round replay defeat at Liverpool, Blackwell has parted with the Hatters now.
Prior to the 5-0 drubbing at Anfield, the Hatters' administrators accepted a loan from Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd.
The Nick Owen-led consortium have been given exclusive rights to purchase the club until the end of February and are also likely to be involved in the recruitment of a new manager.
A statement on Luton's official website from joint administrator Brendan Guilfoyle confirmed Blackwell's dismissal.
"After careful consideration Brendan Guilfoyle, joint administrator of Luton Town Football Club, has this morning, Wednesday January 16, 2008, with immediate effect terminated the contracts of Kevin Blackwell, the manager of Luton Town Football Club, Sam Ellis, assistant manager, and John Carver, coach."
(Sky Sports) http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3052808,00.html