Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged English Premier League

Europe’s 10 Most Overpriced Transfers; Or: Prem Transfer Roundup.

2008-09-05T14:00:16+00:00

Sadly, we could've turned this thing into an all-Prem list, but did our best to look elsewhere. Didn't turn out so well. The problem is so many sums paid in the Premiership dwarf that of those in other leagues - Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, etc. - that it can make their normally [...]

The Premiership Talk Friday Five: $1,000,000,000,000

2008-09-05T13:00:08+00:00

With this weekend being an international week, this edition of the Premiership Talk Friday Five takes one last glance at the world of transfers. Manchester City's new ownership - valued at approximately $1 trillion - didn't pull off as many transfer coups as they hoped, but Robinho could soon be joined by some of the [.

‘Forget my Manchester City spell, I’ll be brilliant for Liverpool’ claims winger

2008-09-05T12:52:18+00:00

It's been a slow start for the Reds, who might consider themselves lucky to still be in the Champions League and to have seven points from three games in the Premier League. Liverpool have been devoid of ideas going forward, with the team failing to create too many chances for ...

Arsenal on the brink of signing United target

2008-09-05T12:06:00+00:00

Arsenal are considering offering Steven Appiah a contract after the player admitted he would relish a move to the Premier League. The Ghana international is now a free agent after being released by Turkish side Fenerbahce and can still sign for any outside the transfer window.

Arsene Wenger is keen to add to his midfield options after missing out on Gareth Barry and Xabi Alonso during August and Appiah looks a suitable candidate.

Premier League title will stay in Manchester this season

2008-09-05T10:41:11+00:00

With few weeks remaining in the transfer window, the media were eager to write off the current English and European Champions from retaining their Premiership crown. The logic behind it was Chelsea now had a better manager than last season and they had signed Deco. As they had finished so close to United the season [.

Football makes ‘Sweet Dreams’ come true

2008-09-05T10:35:19+00:00

You know what really stood out about the recently closed transfer window? Not the brinksmanship, the complaints about tapping up, or even the idea of billion-dollar teams squabbling over a couple million pounds. The one thing that really stood out to me was all the talk about "dream moves." It seemed like every high-profile star that [.

Will Father Timothy Flotsky Marry Corinne Tate? - A Flashback

2008-09-05T09:53:00+00:00

The new subscription structure of Football Is Fixed includes provision for a couple of Flashback posts per month, in order that we may either demonstrate our prescience or allow for the continuation of the arguments set out in the original post.

The following post was published on April 21st 2008.

Bjorgoful Gudmundsson reveals true West Ham saga…

2008-09-05T09:10:50+00:00

Dear Deidre, My name is Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson. That's bad enough - it takes me fifteen minutes to sign a cheque. I am chairman of West Ham United. That's even worse. I moved to England in late 2006 with a friend, Eggy Magnusson. We rented a flat with a girl called Alice Pardew. She was a nice girl, but [.

Roma, Riise: Il fulmine innamorato del sole (Il Romanista)

2008-09-05T08:09:00+00:00

Il fulmine innamorato del sole

"Thunderbolt" arriva dal
profondo Nord della Norvegia
ma ha scoperto la felicità
«aprendo la finestra sul cielo
di Roma», non a Liverpool.
L'amicizia con Aquilani

Di DANIELE GALLI
Sfatiamo subito uno stereotipo. John Arne Riise non è il
classico nordico dagli occhi di ghiaccio.

Would Somebody Tell Robinho Who He Just Signed For Goddamnit

2008-09-05T04:30:22+00:00

Embedding courtesy of Dintillion This amazing interview was gifted to us today from, you guessed it, Robinho. We were all wrong. It's ALL about the shirt and he's thrilled to be playing for, er, who is it again? In explaining his move to Manchester City the Brazilian made a gaffe when he said: "On the last day, [.

Santa Cruz Fit For Arsenal Clash

2008-09-05T00:10:47+00:00

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz should be fit to face Arsenal in the Premier League on September 13 after declaring himself available for Paraguay. Paraguay take on Argentina in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday but Santa Cruz had been a doubt because of the Achilles problem that forced him to limp out of the [.

Goodbye, Kevin Keegan

2008-09-04T23:43:18+00:00

Another Premiership manager bit the dust today as Kevin Keegan joined Alan Curbishley on the unemployment line. The "Geordie Messiah" was supposed to turn Newcastle's fortunes around and make them a top-four contender, if you believe most of the Toon Army, but didn't even last a full season's worth of games after returning to the [.

The Third Half 015 is Live

2008-09-04T22:55:00+00:00

This week's show is now up as a podcast. You can listen to the show from here, via the On Demand player, or you can subscribe to the show via iTunes.

Plenty to talk about on this week's show.
* I give you my take on the Alan Curbishley resignation and I give you what I think happened with Kevin Keegan and Newcastle United on Tuesday.

New Manchester City Owners Think BIG

2008-09-04T21:47:11+00:00

Manchester City managing director Garry Cook has warned the Premier League that the Blues' new owners are thinking 'large scale' - and that could include a bid for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. Provided their new owners from Abu Dhabi back up their statements with hard cash, there appears little to prevent City muscling into England's [.

Finals football is here: ANU 5ths..will they make it.

2008-09-04T21:29:00+00:00

Across Australia that uniquely Australian exercise of "finals football" is on.

At Club level across Canberra it's no different. Men and Women's Grand Finals take place next week, in it must be said, the shortest football season in the World out side maybe Siberia.

Focus usually is on the Premier League's but I bumped into a couple of 5th Graders this week from the ANU FC (Australian National University).

This, that & everything else

2008-09-04T21:15:00+00:00

Sorry up front for loyal readers. The last couple days I've come down with a cold which didn't seem like much at the time and has sapped my strength like a 'Halo 3' power drain. Guess that's what happens when you make fun of Jose Mourinho and bird flu one too many times. Any-hows, it's been a pretty interesting, if not busy couple of days.

Global weekend: Sept. 5-7

2008-09-04T21:11:00+00:00

We're bad. We're worldwide.

We have 50 World Cup qualifiers Saturday, plus a handful Friday and Sunday, as we welcome Europe to the mix and start the last group stage in Asia. We even have a crucial qualifier in Oceania as New Zealand visits New Caledonia. First challenge is figuring out where New Caledonia is.

Who’s Next for Newcastle?

2008-09-04T21:00:38+00:00

It started on Tuesday. Then for two nights we were left wondering. All we were told was that he hadn't been fired, which wasn't actually very useful information. Finally today it's been confirmed. Kevin Keegan has resigned from Newcastle United.. Like most people, I pretty much blame Mike Ashley for this.

Kevin Keegan Resigns - What’s Next For Newcastle?

2008-09-04T20:30:20+00:00

Well, that ends that. After a week filled with speculation about Kevin Keegan's future at Newcastle, Keegan has decided to call time on his second stint at St. James' Park, as he resigned today. In a statement, Keegan said, 'I've been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but [.

Kevin Keegan Resigns - What’s Next For Newcastle?

2008-09-04T20:00:20+00:00

Well, that’s all sorted.

2008-09-04T19:22:34+00:00

Back to Soccer Circus, I reckon. Kevin Keegan resigns as Newcastle United manager After days of confusion, Kevin Keegan's future was clarified tonight when he resigned as Newcastle manager. "I've been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but sadly that has not proved possible," Keegan said in a statement.

Don’t Let The Door Hit You….

2008-09-04T17:15:45+00:00

This week brought about what I hope is the final transfer (for this window) for Tottenham. I don't wanna give it more energy than needed, so this will be brief. Dimitar Berbatovis now a member of Manchester United. This coming after months and moths of complaining to the suits at White Heart Lane, his teammates and [.

Jamie Carragher: Winning The Premier League Is Now An Obsession

2008-09-04T16:32:00+00:00

I stare at my medal collection and there's a gaping, lingering hole.

It's a void I fear will never be filled before that dreaded moment when I wear the red shirt for the last time.

Since I turned 30, the pain of having no title medal seems to have intensified. I can't even really argue we've come close to ending our Premier League drought.

Benitez Welcomes Riera To Liverpool But Fears Market Inflation Due To City Cash Injection

2008-09-04T16:29:00+00:00

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez welcomed new signing Albert Riera to Anfield today - then admitted the player's former Premier League employers could be title contenders this season.

The Spanish winger spent six months on loan with Manchester City in his previous spell in English football and although it was an unmemorable stint for player and club, the prospects of both have flourished this week.

Hammers legend on his way back to Upton Park?

2008-09-04T16:28:00+00:00

Former West Ham striker Paolo Di Canio has this afternoon confirmed he is interested in the vacant position at Upton Park. The Italian legend spent five very successful years at the East London club, where he became a firm fan favourite during his time at the club.

After Alan Curbishley's departure on Wednesday, several of the bookies favourites have ruled themselves out of the race for the managerial post, including Slaven Bilic and Stuart Pearce.

Riera: Don't Judge Me On City Spell

2008-09-04T16:26:00+00:00

Albert Riera today vowed to prove his worth at Anfield and insisted fans shouldn't judge him on his last spell in English football with Manchester City.

On the day Rafael Benitez unveiled his deadline day signing to the media at Melwood, Riera insisted his game has developed during the three years he has since spent in Spain - and now he can't wait to make an impact on Merseyside.

Liverpool’s Arbeloa Feels Torres Can Stamp His Class

2008-09-04T16:24:00+00:00

Liverpool right back Alvaro Arbeloa is certain that his team mate Fernando Torres can move past his 33 goals, which he scored last season and make an even bigger mark in the Premier League.

Torres, who joined the Reds last season from Atletico Madrid for a fee of £20million and became the first Liverpool player to score 20 league goals in a single campaign since Robbie Fowler along with breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for Manchester United, for most Premiership goals by a foreign player in their debut season.

Rafael Benitez Delighted To Have Torres And Gerrard Back In Training

2008-09-04T16:12:00+00:00

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez today revealed that Fernando Torres as well as skipper Steven Gerrard have resumed light training at Anfield.

The duo are hoping to attain full fitness ahead of the Premier League clash against defending champions Manchester United.

According to Benitez they can take up to "ten to twelve days" before making their comeback to first team action.

Rafa Liked My Aggressive Style And Wanted Me To Intimidate Rivals And Team-Mates, Says Carragher

2008-09-04T16:04:00+00:00

Jamie Carragher has revealed how Rafa Benitez wanted the aggressive defender to be his enforcer both on and off the pitch.

Shortly after taking over at Liverpool, Benitez handed the centre-half a DVDs of Arrigo Sacchi's legendary AC Milan side of the 1980s and asked him to analyse Franco Baresi's movements and organisation of the defence.

Would You Rather Your Club Had a Billionaire Owner or a Good Manager?

2008-09-04T15:48:04+00:00

The events of the last few days point pretty clearly to one thing: the end of the football manager. Alan Curbishley quit because West Ham sold players without his consent, Kevin Keegan may or may not be about to do the same thing. In the age of billionaire businessman owners and/or sporting directors, managers just don't [.