Weekly Football Round-Up: 24th August 2008
August 24, 2008
Welcome to this weeks football round-up!
Well, this is the first round-up since the beginning of the Premiership season - due to the fact that we have forgotten to write one last week. An unfortunate hangover was the cause. No more drinking! We are slacking already?! Unbelievable! Ah well, we’re back this week, and have lots to discuss so lets get straight into it. Read more
Adebayor Deal Back On?
July 12, 2008
It’s becoming increasingly hard to predict the transfer activity this summer. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s future still in the balance, along with Lampard (a target for Inter Milan), and Alexander Hleb. It’s Hleb’s Arsenal team mate Emanuel Adebayor that now looks most likely to be on his way out, after the club - reportedly - lowered their asking price.
Tottenham To Sign Garcia and Bentley?
July 11, 2008
Spurs are reportedly closing in on the signings of Espanyol forward Luis Garcia and Blackburn winger David Bentley.
Garcia has scored 24 times in just under 80 appearances for the Spanish club, and despite the club stating that his possible arrival has no link to the future of the North London club’s current strikers, it fuels speculation that Berbatov and/or Keane are set to leave Read more
Spurs Sign Gomes, and Adebayor Staying At Arsenal
June 27, 2008
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven keeper Heurelho Gomes to White Hart Lane - surely ending Paul Robinson’s spell at the club.
The deal to bring Gomes to North London is subject to personal terms being agreed, along with a work permit and a medical being passed.
The PSV keeper - who has played for Brazil - will be remembered by Spurs’ fans for the penalty save from a Jermain Jenas spotkick in the UEFA Cup earlier this year. He has also played a big Read more
Paul Ince Confirmed as Blackburn Manager
June 22, 2008
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Paul Ince - as reported by CLDsport here. Ince was reportedly Blackburn’s first choice replacement for Mark Hughes, and leaves MK Dons with immediate effect.
A statement released on the club website simply states: Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo Fuels Speculation, But United Say He Is NOT Leaving
June 20, 2008
After Portugal’s Euro 2008 exit yesterday evening, the media attention has focused directly on Cristiano Ronaldo, and his future.
If reports in the Spanish media are to be believed, Ronaldo has fuelled speculation that he is to leave for Real Madrid, apparently saying: “Everyone knows what I want - in the next two or three days you’ll have something new.” Read more
English Premier League Fixtures Released
June 16, 2008
This morning at 10am, the English league fixtures were announced. Below you will find the Premier League schedule, with other leagues to follow shortly.
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Arsenal v West Brom, 15:00
Aston Villa v Man City, 15:00 Read more
Scolari Confirmed as Chelsea Manager
June 12, 2008
Chelsea have confirmed that Luiz Felipe Scolari will take over at the club on July 1st - 2 days after the Euro 2008 final. Scolari is currently coaching the Portuguese national team, and has just guided the country through to the next round - with one group match remaining. Read more
Dos Santos Completes Tottenham Transfer
June 10, 2008
Giovani Dos Santos has completed his £4.7million move from Barcelona to White Hart Lane after passing a medical, and agreeing personal terms with the north London club.
The 19-year-old has been capped 5 times for Mexico, after impressing at under-17 and under-20 level. Last season the forward appeared 28 times for the Barcelona first-team, scoring 3 goals in the process.
Will Dos Santos be a good signing for Spurs?
On the club website, Dos Santos said:
“It is a dream for me to come to a big club like Spurs. I’ve come here to further explore my qualities and give my all for my new team. As a young player I have come to a club where I feel there are many opportunities for me.
“I have been made to feel very welcome since arriving at Spurs and everyone has been very friendly. This is clearly a big club with a lot of ambition, and I can see it growing in the future.
“It is great to see Spurs fans wearing the shirt on the streets of London. I came here because of the passion of the fans as well as the size of the club, and I’m very much looking forward to playing in England.”
Carlos Vela of Arsenal, and national team-mate of Dos Santos, has ensured that the North London rivalry between Spurs and Arsenal remains intact by stating that his compatriot is too good to stay at Tottenham, and the move is simply a ’stepping stone’ in his career (i.e. moving to a bigger club).
Personally I’m a Spurs fan, and have no animosity towards Arsenal (although I love it when we beat them of course!), and these comments anger me. Spurs ARE a big club, but we have underachieved in recent times. Yes, there are better clubs out there, but we are moving in the right direction, and Dos Santos is going to be a big part of that - along with £16.5million signing Luca Modric.
Who says I have to stay neutral? To hell with that!
Links: Giovani Dos Santos Video | Tottenham Website | Carlos Vela Comments
Giovani Dos Santos: Video Compilation Of The New Tottenham Signing
June 8, 2008
With Giovani Dos Santos now seemingly soon to be a Tottenham player - with the fee a reported £4.7million initially, but rising to £8million dependant on appearances - we thought we’d share a video compilation of him in action. Barcelona and Tottenham have agreed terms, and Dos Santos will join Spurs subject to passing a medical, and agreeing terms with the club. Read more
