NYHETER: Ex-player/-manager news, Part V

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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 V av denne tråden.

Ex-player/-manager news

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

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

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

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

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JOACHIM AMONG QUAKERS DEPARTURES
Experienced striker Julian Joachim heads a list of six more players released by Darlington boss Dave Penney.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/08/05/22/manual_164827.html



RIDSDALE DOUBTFUL ON KEY PAIR
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale admits it is "highly unlikely" both Robbie Fowler and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will be at Ninian Park next term.
The Bluebirds have an option to extend the one-year deals signed by the veteran strike duo last summer for a further season and talks are currently ongoing.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/05/22/manual_163401.html



PULIS BEGINS POTTERS CLEAR-OUT
Dominic Matteo, Russell Hoult, Marlon Broomes and Robert Garrett have all been released by newly-promoted Stoke City.
Club captain Matteo spent the majority of City's promotion-winning season sidelined with a foot injury, while Hoult and Garrett spent time out on loan at Notts County and Wrexham respectively.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/05/22/manual_174021.html

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Jamie Forrester:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Forrester
http://www.theimp.lincolnfans.co.uk/strike6.shtml
http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10440~9156,00.html

Lincoln could also turn to Retford United striker Neil Harvey as it is still uncertain whether Imps' striker Jamie Forrester will remain at Sincil Bank next season, despite being promised a new one-year contract. Last week, it was announced that Lincoln were offering new deals to Forrester, Ayden Duffy and Shane Clarke, but it appears that the actual contracts have yet to be offered. Forrester is wanted by at least two other unnamed clubs, with one of those thought to be Grimsby Town. (...)

(...) As of May 2008, Forrester secured a year long extension to his current Lincoln contract, although this is still waiting to be drawn up.(....)

http://www.thejamieforrestersocceracademy.com/

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Bolton boss Gary Megson is battling Aston Villa to sign Spurs keeper Paul Robinson in a £5m deal. (Daily Star)

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Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson wants a return north.
The Evening Gazette says Middlesbrough have rejected the opportunity to pursue the unsettled former Leeds United keeper, who has been also linked with Manchester City.

Bolton go for Spurs keeper Robinson
Bolton Wanderers are moving for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
The Mirror says the Trotters will offer £5 million for the England international.

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Men er han god nok for oss?

Paul er helt klat en god keeper, men han har vist at han ikke duger på øverste nivå!!!!

Vi trenger bare de beste.

Roy som er litt kresen... og synes Casper holder en divisjon til.

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Men er han god nok for oss?
Paul er helt klat en god keeper, men han har vist at han ikke duger på øverste nivå!!!!
Vi trenger bare de beste.
Roy som er litt kresen... og synes Casper holder en divisjon til.

Med fare for at dette blir en ny tullete Harry Kewell-debatt.
Robbo er helt urealistisk. Fortsatt en av de tre-fire beste engelske keeperene, priset til minimum £5 mill og ønsket av en bråte med toppklubber.

Dom Matteo derimot!! Under forusetning av at han er frisk og fit, ser jeg ikke vekk fra at årets Stoke-kaptein kunne gjort en solid jobb for oss - minimum som en squad-spiller på venstrebacken og som stopper, samt som midtbaneanker i nødfall.

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Men er han god nok for oss?
Paul er helt klat en god keeper, men han har vist at han ikke duger på øverste nivå!!!!
Vi trenger bare de beste.
Roy som er litt kresen... og synes Casper holder en divisjon til.

Med fare for at dette blir en ny tullete Harry Kewell-debatt.
Robbo er helt urealistisk. Fortsatt en av de tre-fire beste engelske keeperene, priset til minimum £5 mill og ønsket av en bråte med toppklubber.

Dom Matteo derimot!! Under forusetning av at han er frisk og fit, ser jeg ikke vekk fra at årets Stoke-kaptein kunne gjort en solid jobb for oss - minimum som en squad-spiller på venstrebacken og som stopper, samt som midtbaneanker i nødfall.

Der er jeg enig med deg. Kjelvi. Og han er en ærlig spiller som blør for klubben.

[sportcarl1]

Nej nej nej han är för gammal och har stagnerat plus att vi har bra innerbackar

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Matteo kunne jeg veldig godt sett i Leeds drakt igjen, han kunne også fungert som en slags motivator med alt han har opplevd med Leeds

[Klausen]

Matteo kan være lurt å knytte til seg, både fordi han er en bra spiller og med tanke på en fremtidig trener! Jeg tror Matteo har de kvalitetene som trengs og at han med tid og stunder vil være vel så kompetent som Staunton - ikke et vondt ord om Staunton, men Matteo er en vinnertype som attpåtil har tilknytning til Leeds!

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Gordon Strachan is staying at Celtic and will have £20million to spend in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic supremo Dermot Desmond has told Gordon Strachan he has a job for life. (Daily Record)


ROBBIE KEEN TO CONTINUE
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane will lead his side out at Croke Park tonight thrilled to still be wearing the armband.
The 27-year-old was appointed skipper by Steve Staunton but there was speculation new boss Giovanni Trapattoni could look elsewhere after taking over at the helm.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/24/SOCCER_Republic_Keane.html

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I farta 24/5

Hull City er klar for The Premiership - etter 1-0 og Bristol C.
Nick Barmby starter for Hull og spilte 67. mins. Caleb Forlan startet på benken - og kom inn i 71. mins.
Dean Windass scoret vinnermålet i 38. mins.

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will listen to offers for Alvaro Arbeloa, Jermaine Pennant and Steve Finnan as he looks to raise funds for new signings. (Mail on Sunday)

Xabi Alonso, Peter Crouch, Scott Carson and John Arne Riise are also available as Benitez hopes to raise £50m in sales to bolster the £20m he has been given to spend by the club's owners. (News of the World)

Liverpool have had a players-plus-cash offer for James Milner rejected by Newcastle. (Daily Star)

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Kewell wants more European stars in A-League
Australian winger Harry Kewell has urged A-League clubs to draft in more European talent in order to lift the quality of the competition.
And Kewell, who is without a club after being released by Liverpool, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Australia.
"It's something that I would always consider," said the 29-year-old.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=94684


Viduka hopes to have shrugged off injuries by August
Mark Viduka is hoping his current Achilles heel problem will be the end of his bad luck when it comes to injuries. 
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=94686


Celtic boss Strachan will never be sacked!
Celtic supremo Dermot Desmond says Gordon Strachan has a "job for life" at Parkhead.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=94574


Villa remain favourites for Tottenham keeper Robinson
Tottenham remain hopeful of finding a buyer for goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
The Independent says so far there has not been a great deal of interest in the England goalkeeper with Middlesbrough, one of the clubs he has been offered to, ruling themselves out despite Mark Schwarzer leaving for Fulham.
A move for Robinson to Aston Villa, in the market for a goalkeeper after deciding not to pay the £10m demanded by Liverpool for Scott Carson, is the most likely option.

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Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is also an option for the Foxes following their relegation to League One. (Mirror)

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Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is also an option for the Foxes following their relegation to League One. (Mirror)

GRAYSON PLAYS DOWN LEICESTER LINK
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson has described reports linking him with the vacant managerial job at Leicester as 'pure speculation'.
Leicester are searching for their sixth manager in little over 12 months after Ian Holloway was sacked last week following the club's relegation to League One.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/05/26/manual_194827.html

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Nick Barmby wants to celebrate Hull’s promotion with a new deal. (The Sun)

Plymouth are set to beat Aberdeen to the signing of Alan Maybury. (Daily Star)

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Harry Kewell's representative has refused to comment on claims that the Liverpool winger is set to sign for Celtic. (Press Association)
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/29/SOCCER_Celtic_Kewell.html

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood wants to strike a permanent deal for defender Alan Maybury after the 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on-loan at Pittodrie from Leicester City. (Various)

Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson is attracting interest from Rangers. (Daily Mail)
QPR are interested in Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. (The Sun)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1219042.ece

Derby want to sign Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse. (Daily Mirror)

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Leeds man heading for Newcastle?

FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Alan Thompson has hung up his boots â€" paving the way for a return to St James's Park as a coach.
Thompson â€" who had been at Leeds United â€" has called time on his playing career, and is now expected to take up a post at Newcastle's Academy.
The 34-year-old, who was capped once for England against Sweden in 2004, has not played since the 1-0 win at Swindon on March 1, but was part of Gary McAllister's squad for the League One play-off final.
Thompson, who also played for Bolton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Celtic, scored 107 goals in 551 career appearances spanning 17 years.
He said: "I've had a good career but I've decided to call it a day.
"The high point was playing for England but I've got plenty of good memories.
"I'm going to take a bit of time out now but I would like to stay involved in the game."
Thompson admitted his time at Leeds was "enjoyable", but added: "I had hoped to have played more of a part, and it was disappointing to finish on a low at Wembley."

shieldsgazette.com

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Fulham release goalkeepers pair
Fulham have released two of their goalkeepers.
Tony Warner and Corrin Brookes-Meade are both leaving the Cottagers, confirmed the Premiership club yesterday.


Hull cut loose loan pair
Hull City are expected not to follow up on two of their loan signings last season.
Phil Brown will not pursue the capture of goalkeeper Mark Tyler and Simon Walton's absence from celebrations suggests he will return to QPR.


Spurs offer Robinson for Man City keeper Hart
Tottenham are pressing for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The Daily Star says Spurs are willing to offer fallen England No1 Paul Robinson in a swap for Hart.

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Takk for oppdateringer Kjelvi, de er bra 

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I'm Keane to remain at Tottenham

ROBBIE KEANE has assured Tottenham fans he will not be leaving the club this summer.
The Republic of Ireland captain joined from Leeds for £7million in August 2002 and this is the first summer there has not been any speculation over his future.
The striker is adamant he is looking forward to a quiet holiday before pre- season training
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1218641.ece

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Hull cut loose loan pair
Hull City are expected not to follow up on two of their loan signings last season.
Phil Brown will not pursue the capture of goalkeeper Mark Tyler and Simon Walton's absence from celebrations suggests he will return to QPR.

Simon Walton’s hopes of a permanent move to Hull have been dashed. (Daily Mirror)

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No comment from Kewell's agent on reported Celtic link
Harry Kewell's representative has refused to comment on claims that the Australia winger is set to sign for Celtic.
Reports on Thursday morning claimed the Scottish champions were prepared to offer the former Leeds player £40,000 a week to join the club.
Bernie Mandic, Kewell's personal manager, declined to comment on the player's future.
Kewell will be released by Liverpool this summer after a five-year spell at Anfield which has been largely ruined by injury.
The 29-year-old has recently been linked with moves to teams including Portsmouth and Juventus.


Spurs approach Middlesbrough for Johnson
Tottenham have sounded out Middlesbrough for winger Adam Johnson.
The Times says the North London side have made an inquiry for Johnson, the winger. Middlesbrough turned down a £1 million bid from Tottenham two years ago.


Liverpool, Villa know Newcastle's Milner price
Newcastle United are making midfielder James Milner available, it has been revealed.
The Guardian says Liverpool, Aston Villa and Everton are among several clubs monitoring Milner's situation at Newcastle United. He will be allowed to leave for about £5m.

QPR's Walton misses out on Hull deal
Simon Walton has missed out on a Premiership deal with Hull City.
The Mirror says Walton's hopes of a permanent move to Hull have been dashed following a bust-up with manager Phil Brown. The midfielder has returned to QPR after his loan spell ended with him being omitted from the play-offs.


Middlesbrough won't make early decision over Rangers target Johnson
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate won't make any early decision over a potential move to Rangers for winger Adam Johnson.
The Daily Mail says Rangers scouts have tracked the progress of the England Under- 21 cap over the past 12 months and are believed to have made a firm recommendation to Ibrox boss Walter Smith.

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[Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood wants to strike a permanent deal for defender Alan Maybury after the 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on-loan at Pittodrie from Leicester City. (Various)

Aberdeen face competition from Plymouth to sign defender Alan Maybury, who had a loan spell at Pittodrie last season. (Daily Mail/Daily Record)

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CARDIFF DUO OFFERED REDUCED TERMS
Peter Ridsdale is hopeful of persuading Robbie Fowler and Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink to sign new deals at Cardiff on "reduced terms".
Fowler has also been offered a pay-as-you-play contract in light of the injury problems he suffered during his first season at Ninian Park.
Dave Jones is keen to keep hold of the former Liverpool striker and Hasselbaink, who scored nine goals last term, and City chairman Risdale believes the experienced duo will stay with the Bluebirds.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/05/31/manual_140608.html
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_3633260,00.html


Strachan won't quit
Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley sees no reason why manager Gordon Strachan would want to leave the Parkhead club this summer.
Strachan became the first Celtic boss since Jock Stein to win three titles in succession when he finished off the season with a 1-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice last week.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1861_3623857,00.html

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Juande Ramos is planning a summer clearout at Tottenham with Paul Robinson, Darren Bent, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Gilberto, Younnes Kaboul, Adel Taarbet and Jamie O'Hara all set to be axed by the Spaniard. (Sunday Mirror)

Spurs are also hoping to hijack Liverpool's bid for Blackburn winger David Bentley and are prepared to offer £7m plus Aaron Lennon and Hossam Ghaly. (The People)

Martin O'Neill has made a £7m bid for Newcastle's James Milner. (The People)

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Rafa Benitez will go head-to-head with Kevin Keegan for Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon's £10million signature at the end of the season. The Liverpool manager has been quick to react to Tottenham counterpart Juande Ramos' decision to dispense with Lennon and is determined to challenge Newcastle all the way. Benitez recently revealed that plans were in place for another summer of transfer activity, despite continuing unrest behind the scenes between co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, and that two or three new faces had already been lined up. (Daily Mail)


SOUTHGATE: NO BIDS FOR JOHNSON
Gareth Southgate insists Middlesbrough have received no approaches for young winger Adam Johnson.
Reports have claimed that Queens Park Rangers and Scottish giants Rangers are both interested in signing the 20-year-old.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/31/manual_191004.html

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Weekend reports claim Darren Huckerby will reject a move to Major League Soccer and join his former Coventry boss, Gordon Strachan, at Celtic.
Huckerby, released by the Canaries four weeks ago, is a target for Toronto FC but is said to have been offered a 12-month deal by the Scottish champions.
He told the Evening News last week: “You never know with Gordon. I've known him for a long time and we've worked well together before, so it may be an option, but we've still got a little bit of time before the start of the season.”

eveningnews24.co.uk