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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



Southend complete Freedman swoop   


Freedman started his career with Barnet

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


BBC

[auren]

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

auren

[raggen]

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

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

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

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

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

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Former Leeds United pair favourites for Newcastle United


Gus Poyet and Dennis Wise

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

YEP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vidaresalsklausul på Poyet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[pedro]

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

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

Former Leeds United striker retires from football                                 

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

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En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

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En av de beste spissene vi har hatt siste 15 år legger opp. Synd han forsvant fra klubben vår i sin tid.

Grådig drittsekk!

Heilt einig!