Entries from December 2008
December 31st, 2008 · Comments Off
Joey Barton ready for Newcastle returnThe midfielder decalres himself fit for a first-team return in the next couple of weeks
Forest Green’s FA Cup preparations upset by Steven Gerrard’s arrestForest Green star Andrew Mangan is a friend of Gerrard’s
Andrei Arshavin could take pay cut to seal Arsenal moveThe Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder is on £90,000 a […]
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December 31st, 2008 · Comments Off
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill hails ‘brave’ referee for reversing penalty decision Aston Villa put manager through yet more late drama as they moved back into the Champions League places.
Roque Santa Cruz move to Manchester City all but complete Mark Hughes will start his January spending by signing Roque Santa Cruz […]
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December 30th, 2008 · Comments Off
Poll: are Chelsea regressing under Luiz Felipe Scolari? After starting the season brightly, Chelsea have won just one of their last four games and Scolari slated his players after the draw with Fulham. Is the manager having a negative impact?
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has criticised Ricardo Fuller for […]
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December 30th, 2008 · Comments Off
Tottenham’s Jermaine Jenas linked with Real Madrid England midfielder a target for Real Madrid who are ready to test Spurs’ resolve with a £15 million bid.
Everton eye Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini Everton manager David Moyes is targeting Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini to help club achieve aim of place […]
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December 29th, 2008 · Comments Off
‘It was such a shock to lose him. I miss him, every day’ Friends and family remember sporting greats and characters who have passed away this year
Premier League: No runaway leaders or cannon fodder makes this the most competitive ever
Roy Hodgson and […]
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December 29th, 2008 · Comments Off
Premier League: Steven Gerrard’s arrest undoes Liverpool’s efforts at controversy management
Any other name and the arrest of a footballer after a bar brawl would not have registered on the Richter scale of Christmas surprises. But Steven Gerrard is not any other name and this is not any other […]
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December 28th, 2008 · Comments Off
Ashley calls off Newcastle saleMagpies owner Mike Ashley announces he has taken the club off the market.
Rooney vows to retain aggressionManchester United and England star Wayne Rooney says he has no intention of changing his aggressive style of play.
Live text - Stockport v Leeds UtdStockport host Leeds in Sunday’s early kick-off in League One.
Live text […]
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December 28th, 2008 · Comments Off
Wayne Rooney defends his conduct Wayne Rooney has launched a fierce defence of his style of play and insisted: “I always feel in control.”
Toon owner Ashley takes club off the marketNewcastle owner Mike Ashley today confirmed the club are no longer for sale after failing to find a buyer.
Rooney defends conduct after […]
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December 27th, 2008 · Comments Off
Celtic move seven points clear after beating Rangers at Ibrox Rangers 0 Celtic 1Scott McDonald goal clinches victory for Celtic and leaves Rangers’ title hopes hanging in balance.
World Cup winner Denilson released by PalmeirasPalmeiras have released World Cup-winning midfielder Denilson, who wants to return to Europe.
Rangers 0-1 Celtic: McDonald wins derbyRangers […]
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December 27th, 2008 · Comments Off
Adams will be a success - WengerArsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Tony Adams has the qualities to succeed as Portsmouth boss, despite the club’s run of poor form.
Phil Brown: half time showdown at Eastlands was for Hull fans Phil Brown revealed he kept his Hull side on the pitch at halftime as a […]
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