OUT LB James McEveley joins Derby County for £600k. IN LB Bruno Berner (Swiss) joins Blackburn from FC Basle on an 18-month deal for a ‘nominal transfer fee'.

Vincenzo Montella, anyone?

Well, at least for supporters of Atletico Madrid and the Argentine National Team: Maxi Rodriguez will be back in March after recovering from an injury.

I've been a bit occupied with my studies this weekend, but I did manage to catch a few footie games. Here are some very random thoughts: Latest FA Cup Round: rather predictable results, hm? Atleti 1 Racing 1: Predictable home result. Again.  A rather d

Defender Ryan Nelsen will join his fellow teammates at Luton for the fourth round FA Cup tie.

Defender Ryan Nelsen will join his fellow teammates at Luton for the fourth round FA Cup tie.

Defender Ryan Nelsen will join his fellow teammates at Luton for the fourth round FA Cup tie.

Defender Ryan Nelsen will join his fellow teammates at Luton for the fourth round FA Cup tie.

Defender Ryan Nelsen will join his fellow teammates at Luton for the fourth round FA Cup tie.

…back to La Liga? According to Spanish sources, Real Zaragoza are interested in recruiting the Everton midfielder. Arteta is flattered by the club's interest, but is happy to play for the Toffees. More importantly, Everton won't let him go for less tha

Defender Julian Fazio joins Sevilla from Ferro Carril Oeste (an Argentine club) on a five year contract.

With Andre Ooijer out with a broken leg, Rovers & Co have signed a new defender, 22 year old Christopher Samba from Hertha Berlin (who is 6′5"!). The DR Congo International has signed a 3 1/2 year contract after impressing Mark Hughes during a trial per

Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid…? Surely this is will be another  broken promise made by Real Madrid. Remember when Calderon promised to bring in Kaka and Cesc before the start of the season? There's absolutely no way I see ManU letting go of one of t

Since my last entry, I've blabbered on and on about current news with folks via email and in person. Yet, I've been slightly sluggish on the blog.

OUT  Lucas Neill has joined West Ham because they will offer him more first team play than Liverpool's offer. IN Stephen Warnock joins Blackburn from Liverpool on a 3 1/2 year contract. GREAT signing in my opinion. If fit, he'll be an excellent addition

Last-gasp winner by Henry!

Man City 0 Blackburn 3 The Good -clean sheet! -Pedersen is back to his finest form– two great goals by him. -Youngster Derbyshire continues to prove his worth for the Blackburn cause. His confidence must be sky high: 3 goals in 4 games The Bad -Ooijer b

Now that I've started my master's degree program, it'll be slightly difficult for me to blog as much as usual. Boo hiss.

Stoke City have officially signed Blackburn's 32 year old defender, Dominic Matteo. With Ooijer, Khizanishvili, Henchoz, Neill, and Nelson returning from injury soon– the Scottish international has had a difficult time making the starting 11. To be hone

Someone used the above in a search engine. As of this very moment (19-Jan-07), here's the answer to your question, reader: Liverpool Gabriel Paletta Emiliano Insua (new arrival) Manchester United Gabriel Heinze (will most likely stay at Utd until the end