Transfer Deadline: Robinho Joins MAN CITY, Berbatov Moves to United
September 2, 2008
The transfer deadline has finally passed, and the normal flurry of activity mixed with wild rumours, and fluttering hearts of football fans up and down the country has left us with the biggest shock in deadline day history…..
ROBINHO HAS JOINED MANCHESTER CITY!!!!
The Brazilian has been continuously linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, and the deal did look possible. But, with minutes to spare the Real Madrid midfielder has shocked us all and moved to City. Not one person predicted this move, including us here at CLDsport.
The fee is reported to be a British record £32.4million and Read more
UEFA Cup First Round Draw
August 30, 2008
The draw for the UEFA Cup first round has been made, and is as follows;
AC Milan v FC Zurich
Politehnica Timisoara v Partizan Belgrade
Hertha Berlin v St Patricks
Banik Ostrava v Spartak Moscow
Metalist Kharkiv v Besiktas Read more
Man City Scrape Through On Penalties
August 28, 2008
Man City have beaten Danish side FC Midtjylland by the skin of their teeth this evening, needing a penalty shoot-out and some heroics from Joe Hart after being minutes away from UEFA Cup elimination.
Man City only qualified for the UEFA Cup via the Fair Play League last season, and their progress was almost ended this evening by little known side FC Midtjylland in Denmark.
With just minutes left on the clock, a disastrous own goal from defender Danny Califf Read more
Ronaldinho Set For AC Milan Move
July 15, 2008
Ronaldinho is on the verge of a move to AC Milan, despite the desperate efforts of Man City to sign the Brazilian ace.
A statement on the Milan website said:
“AC Milan and Barcelona have reached an agreement in Read more
Mark Hughes Signs Man City Deal
June 4, 2008
Mark Hughes has officially been confirmed as Man City manager, replacing Sven Goran Eriksson with immediate effect.
The Welshman leaves his Blackburn post after becoming disillusioned with the club’s ambitions in recent times. Hughes has put pen to paper on a 3-year contract with the Eastlands club. The 44-year-old manager will be officially be unveiled at a press conference tomorrow morning. Read more
The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Continues
June 3, 2008
With Sven Goran Eriksson sacked by Man City, and already employed as Mexico national coach, Mark Hughes has become the Eastland club’s main priority.
With Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra seemingly desperate to stop the unrest amongst the fans caused by his inexplicable sacking of Eriksson, the club have moved to secure the services of Blackburn boss Hughes. This news has alerted Chelsea, who are looking to replace Avram Grant and have already been linked to their former player. Read more
Carlo Ancelotti Favourite to Become Chelsea Manager
May 30, 2008
Here at CLDsport, we have left the hearsay and rumours revolving around possible replacements to Avram Grant at Chelsea to others.
However, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has today emerged as a sudden and unexpected favourite to take over the Chelsea hot-seat. Roman Abramovich has - reportedly - made Ancelotti his personal favourite. I think it’s fair to suggest that the Russian has a slight influence over proceedings at the club! Read more
Manchester City Claim Uefa Cup Spot
May 16, 2008
Congratulations to Man City who have had their Uefa Cup spot confirmed for the 2008/9 season.
The Premier League won an extra Uefa Cup spot due to finishing top of the UEFA Fair Play rankings. Man City finished 5th in the Fair Play league, but all teams above them have already qualified for Europe (Manchester Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham). Read more
Is the English Premier League Boring?
May 12, 2008
This article is in response to Kevin Keegan’s comments made after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the penultimate match of the campaign. So, let’s start with exactly what Mr Keegan said;
“This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world. The top four next year will be the same top four as this year,” Read more
Man Utd Take Premiership Title - Reading and Birmingham Relegated
May 11, 2008
The English Premier League table has been finalised, and after a nail-biting afternoon up and down the country, Manchester United have won the Premier League title, and Birmingham and Reading have been relegated to the Championship. Read more
