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

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Liverpool offer players for Newcastle's Milner
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is chasing Newcastle United winger James Milner.
The News of the World says the Geordies are interested in five Liverpool first-teamers, with John Arne Riise and Jermaine Pennant top of their list.
And Benitez is ready to negotiate an exchange with 22-year-old Milner heading to Anfield.


Tottenham to offer Robinson for Man City keeper Hart
Tottenham are eyeing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The highly-rated stopper, 21, is ready to quit City over a pay row, says the News of the World.
And Spurs, who are looking to ship out Paul Robinson this summer, may try to do a swap deal.

[Per-Stian]

Kan vel nemnast at Nicky Barmby putta eitt av dei to måla som gav Hull ein sterk bortesiger mot Watford i playoff-sluttspelet.

[berlin]

Kan vel nemnast at Nicky Barmby putta eitt av dei to måla som gav Hull ein sterk bortesiger mot Watford i playoff-sluttspelet.

Må være stort dette, for Nick Barmby, født og oppvokst i Hull som han er. De fleste hadde vel avskrevet han som bra fotballspiller, nesten før han kom til Leeds. Nå vet ikke jeg hvordan sesongen hans har vært,
men at han igjen skal kunne få sjansen til å spille PL-fotball, og det attpåtil for Hull, må være en drøm.

Vel, Forest tabba seg ut i fjor etter å ha slått Yeovil 2-0 borte, så Hull er ikke i finale enda. Men må innrømme at det hadde vært kult med Hull i PL (selv om det bare bli en sesong).

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Blades Chase Ace

Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, San Jose and Toronoto are all chasing former Newcastle United, Leeds United and Coventry City striker Darren Huckerby who has been released by Norwich City.
Huckerby is wanted by several clubs in and outside the United Kingdom and the United States - he has recently been linked with the MLS since his release from Norwich City.
He wont be able to sign for any club until 1st July 2008 but should he join the Major League Soccer its likley that he will join Toronto and team up with ex-Blade and team mate Carl Robinson as well as Daniel Dichio - or maybe he fancies a move to Bramall Lane. Whomever he chooses he will join on a free transfer.

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Middlesbrough want Spurs to up Johnson bid  

Middlesbrough want Tottenham to up their bid for winger Adam Johnson.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos is offering Tom Huddlestone to Middlesbrough in a bid to land left-winger Johnson. But Boro would want money as well as Huddlestone for Johnson while Spurs are hoping to do a straight player-exchange, valuing both at around £4million.

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Fowler set for FA Cup final place 
Robbie Fowler is set to be in Cardiff's FA Cup final squad to face Portsmouth at Wembley on Saturday but will not be in the starting XI.
Former England striker Fowler has been out for four months since hip surgery.
And he said: "I can see light at the end of the tunnel. It's been difficult this season as I haven't set the world alight because of my injury."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7396157.stm


Hasselbaink eyes new Cardiff deal  
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is keen to extend his stay with Cardiff beyond the FA Cup final, saying he wants the rest of his career to be at the club.
But the Bluebirds remain tight-lipped about the Dutch striker's future.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7396819.stm

[jackbauer68]

Eg tar gjerne Huckerby tilbake til oss....

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Alan Smith is a target for Middlesbrough. Smith joined Newcastle for £6m in 2007. (Daily Mirror)

Gareth Southgate is prepared to offer Newcastle's Alan Smith a return to regular first-team football. (Daily Express)

Spurs are also lining up Manchester City keeper Joe Hart, with Paul Robinson moving in the opposite direction. (Daily Mail)

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JODY PENS TWO YEAR PERTH DEAL

The latest piece in the jigsaw which Manager Derek McInnes hopes will come together to form a championship winning side has been added this morning with the much-hoped for signing of midfielder Jody Morris.
The former Chelsea and Leeds United star was a big success during his time with Saints in the latter stages of last season and he has been sufficiently impressed with the club to pen a two year deal despite two concrete offers plus interest from other clubs.
With Manager Derek McInnes on holiday, it was left to assistant Tony Docherty to react to the news and he said “This is a massive signing for the club and all credit for it goes to the manager who has had a big influence on Jody.  The player’s friendship with and loyalty to Derek has played a big part in making this happen but Jody will tell you himself that he is very impressed with the club and the staff who have made him feel welcome.
“Jody hasn’t made this decision lightly â€" he has a wife and two kids who he will bring to Scotland â€" but I know that he is looking forward to getting a pre-season under his belt and making a big contribution to Saints.  He will be a big help to some of the younger players such as Andy Jackson, Gary Irvine and Liam Craig.”
Tony revealed that although the Manager is in Florida, he is not out of touch by any means.
“It’s only 5am across there but he’s already been on the phone a couple of times this morning wanting to know that the signing has gone through and he is delighted that it has.”


New signing - new kit. Assistant Manager Tony Docherty
and Jody Morris get a first look at the new home jersey
for next season.

stjohnstonefc.co.uk

Se også: http://www.stjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitem.asp?NewsID=2501

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

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Newcastle boss Keegan wants Milner checked over
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is eager to clear up James Milner's foot problem before the start of the new season.
The 22-year-old winger has been out for two months.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=92647


Healy wants Fulham stay
David Healy is determined to make his mark in the Barclays Premier League after Fulham secured their top-flight status on the final day of the season.
The Northern Ireland striker insists he is happy to fight for his place in the team.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=92650


Agent insists Newcastle's Smith not going to Middlesbrough
Alan Smith's advisor has cooled talk of a move to Middlesbrough for the Newcastle striker.
"That's the first I've heard of it," Alex Black told setantasports.com of reported interest from Middlesbrough.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=92740


Spurs offer cash, Robinson for Man City's Hart
Tottenham are ready to offer Paul Robinson in their £10 million bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The Daily Mail says Spurs manager Juande Ramos sees Hart, who was called up to Fabio Capello's England squad this week, as the best-value prospect in the country and wants him to form the foundation to Tottenham's attempt to break into the top four next season.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=92749

[jaho]

Hull har snudd og leder 2-1 mot Watford (4-1 sammenlagt) Mål:
Nicky Barmby og Caleb Folan..

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FERDINAND PENS NEW DEAL
Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract at Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013.
The new deal effectively means Ferdinand will spend the remainder of his career with United.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/15/SOCCER_Man_Utd_Lead.html
Også: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7354524.stm


CARSON CALLS FOR REALISTIC PRICE
Goalkeeper Scott Carson has called for Liverpool to place a realistic price tag on his head as he revealed his desire to sort out his long-term future.
Carson spent the 2007-2008 campaign on loan to Aston Villa in a £1.5million deal after having previously experienced similar spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton.
Villa manager Martin O'Neill is considering his goalkeeping options for next season with Thomas Sorensen poised to leave now that his contract has come to an end.
But, wherever his future lies, 22-year-old Carson wants a fair price to be asked by the Reds for his services.
There has been speculation that Rafael Benitez will be asking around £10million for Carson.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/15/SOCCER_Villa_Carson.html
Også: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7402828.stm


Fowler dreams of Cup 'fairytale'
Robbie Fowler admits ending a season of personal agony by scoring an FA Cup final winner for Cardiff City would be 'Roy of the Rovers' stuff.
A hip injury has kept the ex-England striker out for five months but Cardiff boss Dave Jones is set to name him as a substitute against Portsmouth.
"Bearing in mind the season I've had, scoring the winner in an FA Cup final would be fairytale stuff," said Fowler.
"But I'd settle for any of the Cardiff boys scoring the winner."
Superstar Fowler is arguably Cardiff's highest-profile signing in their history.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/7403494.stm

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Leeds fans wrong about Ridsdale â€" McPhail

Cardiff City captain Stephen McPhail believes the Leeds United supporters are wrong to blame former chairman Peter Ridsdale for all their woes.
McPhail and Ridsdale, who were together at both Leeds and Barnsley, will hope to bring FA Cup glory to south Wales on Saturday afternoon.
Ridsdale was blamed by many for the collapse of Leeds, which saw the Elland Road side plummet from Uefa Champions League semi-finalists seven years ago to the third tier of English football today.
But Irish international McPhail would love to deliver some silverware for his boss â€" because he does not deserve the criticism he’s received in recent years.
He said: “Peter is a huge football fan. He has had a tough time since those days at Leeds. But he has performed miracles here and I am sure he’s as pleased as punch to get to a Cup final.
“He wanted to take up another challenge and he couldn’t have done better than he has here. He took a lot of flak at Leeds which is a pity as he is a decent man.”

eleven-a-side.com

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HASSELBAINK: I'M NOT RETIRING
Cardiff striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink insists there is no chance of him retiring even if Cardiff lift the FA Cup on Saturday.
The 36-year-old was quick to quash rumours he could hang up his boots after the Wembley clash against Portsmouth, which could prove to be Hasselbaink's last chance to claim some silverware in the English domestic game.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/16/SOCCER_Cardiff_Nightlead.html


Southgate denies links with Smith 
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate says he will not be signing Newcastle United striker Alan Smith.
The 27-year-old, who opted for Tyneside rather than Teesside last summer, has been linked with a move to the Riverside Stadium.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/7403611.stm

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Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will make a £5m bid for Newcastle midfielder James Milner if he fails to keep Gary O'Neil. (Sun)

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Reading release six players
Reading have released six players from their relegated squad.
John Oster, Ulises De La Cruz, John Halls, Graham Stack, Adam Bygrave and Aaron Brown will all leave the Madejski as their contracts have come to an end.
"I would like to place on record my thanks to all of the players who will be moving on," director of football Nick Hammond told the club's website.
"They have all shown great professionalism, and we wish them all the very best for the future."

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New Reading contracts for four
Reading have offered new contracts to four of their players.
Glen Little, Michael Duberry, Ben Hamer and Scott Davies are all out of contract this summer but have been offered terms to stay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Oster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Stack_%28footballer%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Duberry

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Leicester City old boy Simon Grayson looks set to becomes the Foxes new boss. (The People)

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Villa boss O'Neill unsure of deal for Liverpool's Carson
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admits he's unsure of a permanent deal for on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson.
He told Villa's website: "I feel we should have three goalkeepers anyway, especially if we get into the UEFA Cup. Most teams have three. It's a specialised position. But we have a number of issues:
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=93376


Fulham join interest for Liverpool keeper Carson
Fulham are interested in Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson.
Liverpool's £10 million asking price for Carson has been rebuffed by Aston Villa, where the England goalkeeper has spent the past year on loan.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=93370

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Aston Villa are set to land goalkeeper Scott Carson after Liverpool dropped their asking price from £10million to £6million. (Daily Mirror)

Harry Kewell is also on his way out of Anfield, with Portsmouth prepared to give the midfielder a £50,000-a-week deal. (Daily Mirror)

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BORO WANT TO KEEP JOHNSON
Gareth Southgate has reiterated his desire to keep Adam Johnson at Middlesbrough.
The England Under-21 international is attracting interest from a number of rival clubs, with his chances limited at Boro because of Stewart Downing.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/20/manual_112920.html


KEWELL: NO POMPEY DEAL
Outgoing Liverpool winger Harry Kewell has played down reports linking him with a move to Portsmouth.
The FA Cup winners have reportedly offered a lucrative contract to the midfielder, who has been released by Reds manager Rafa Benitez after five injury-blighted years on Merseyside.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/08/05/20/SOCCER_Aus-Kewell.html

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Smith wins new Tannadice contract   

Former Sunderland, Leeds United and Dundee striker Kevin Smith has secured a one-year contract with Dundee United.
The 21-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance but has impressed United manager Craig Levein since signing a short-term deal in April.
Smith began his career with Leeds, joined Sunderland in January 2006 and was farmed out on loan to Wrexham then United's neighbours, Dundee.
He joined Aldershot in November but was released without making an appearance.
Smith has been recovering from two knee operations.


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

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Huckerby quiet on Major League talk
Winger Darren Huckerby has played down talk of a move to America's Major League Soccer after being released by Norwich City.
åHuckerby was deemed surplus to requirements by Canaries manager Glenn Roeder but was named in Norwich's all-time XI.
But the winger refused to be drawn on speculation that he was close to agreeing a move to MLS.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1786_3585216,00.html


Healy makes Fulham vow: Striker committed to the cause
David Healy is determined to make his mark in the Premier League after Fulham secured their top-flight status on the final day of the season.
The Northern Ireland striker insists he is happy to fight for his place in the team.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_3560641,00.html

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Smith wins new Tannadice contract   

Former Sunderland, Leeds United and Dundee striker Kevin Smith has secured a one-year contract with Dundee United.
The 21-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance but has impressed United manager Craig Levein since signing a short-term deal in April.
Smith began his career with Leeds, joined Sunderland in January 2006 and was farmed out on loan to Wrexham then United's neighbours, Dundee.
He joined Aldershot in November but was released without making an appearance.
Smith has been recovering from two knee operations.


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

Det er vel Rory Delap?

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Det er vel Rory Delap?

Det har du helt rett i!
Gikk nok litt kjapt unne i bilde-googlinga.
Nå er det nytt og korrekt bilde!!

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MILLER HAS TWO BOSSES TO IMPRESS

Liam Miller is hoping to catch the eye of both club manager Roy Keane and international boss Giovanni Trapattoni as he brings an eventful season to a close.
The 27-year-old Sunderland midfielder will hope he has done enough in Portugal this week to have forced his way into the Italian's plans for Saturday's friendly clash with Serbia at Croke Park.
However, he knows in the longer term he still has work to do to persuade compatriot Keane he has a role to play at Sunderland.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/nw_story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/05/21/manual_082901.html

[Hallgeir *]

 Etter at Leicester fra neste sesong skal ned i L1, har klubben fristilt bl.a. Alan Maybury (kilde: TIPS). En gang veldig lovende i Leeds.

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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to give up on signing goalkeeper Scott Carson after failing to agree a fee with Liverpool. (Daily Telegrapgh)

[Leedsfan]

Midfielder Stephen McPhail, 34, has left the club to join League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers on a one-year contract.

McPhail made 14 appearances for the Owls after signing a short-term deal in October.

[Promotion 2010]

Fryktelig feil tråd. Den er fra 2008.

[Leedsfan]

Fryktelig feil tråd. Den er fra 2008.