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Another Source Links Liverpool With Elia

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 05 November @ 02:10 PM EST

UPDATE: According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Liverpool are interested in Hamburg youngster Eljero Elia and have sent scouts to watch him.

November 3rd, 2009 According to Stefan Coerts at Goal.com, Bild is reporting that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Hamburg attacker Eljero Elia.

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Blackburn Interested In Midfielder Micael

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 04 November @ 06:59 PM EST

According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is preparing a £4million bid for Nacional Madeira midfielder Ruben Micael. Micael's contract expires in 2011 and so far talks between him and the club have stalled.

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Portsmouth Looking To Sign Vitor

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 03 November @ 09:18 PM EST

According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Portsmouth are leading the chase for Benfica defender Miguel Vitor. Ipswich and Birmingham are thought to be the other two teams in the race for Vitor, who might be loaned out to gain experience.

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Roar vs Mariners 0:3 and the Rest

Football Down Under and Beyond 18 October @ 12:36 AM EST
What's there to say?
The coach is sacked, a whole lot of laundry is aired, some no doubt utter bullshit, other true. Frank is scapegoated for a long period of administrative incompetence in the Roar and the FFA.
At the same time - quick, someone mentioned a 50% hike on the already most expensive tickets in the league might have 'contributed' to the disappearing crowds - the Roar announces a 15% price cut and a special promotion letting kids in free. Click to continue reading...

Hull City & Alvaro Negredo Updates

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 18 August @ 10:34 PM EST

According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss Phil Brown hopes striker Alvaro Negredo will be at their game tomorrow to watch and hopefully begin talks. He said,

"We're hoping that he'll be at the game tomorrow night ... I can't make a comment on speculation from Spain, we haven't heard anything .

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Aquilani vs. Alonso: Is John Arne Riise right?

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
According to John Arne Riise, new Liverpool signing Alberto Aquilani carries a greater goal threat than the recently departed Xabi Alonso. Whilst that would clearly be fantastic for the team, is it actually true?
In an interview, Riise stated:
"He's [Aquilani] is really good on the ball, with good passing, good movement, he works hard and is a good professional". Click to continue reading...

Everton Confirm They Are In Talks With Senderos

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 04 August @ 04:00 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Everton's official website, Everton are in talks with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said,

"We have been negotiating with Arsenal for the transfer of Philippe .

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Everton To Replace Lescott With Senderos?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 01 August @ 10:54 PM EST

According to John Cross and Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Everton are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos as it appears that Joleon Lescott might be on the way out.

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No Contact From Arsenal For Brede Hangeland

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 30 July @ 10:42 PM EST

According to John Silk at Goal.com, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that he hasn't had any contact from Arsenal for defender Brede Hangeland. He said,

"We read the speculation about Brede, but you only get concerned when a club contacts you .

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Chelsea To Offer New Deals To Both Coles?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 30 July @ 10:07 PM EST

According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are preparing to offer Ashley Cole and Joe Cole new long-term contracts.

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Defender Kolo Toure Rumors: Deal In Place?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 27 July @ 10:35 PM EST

According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are now turning their efforts towards Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after losing out on Chelsea defender John Terry.

According to Simon Jones at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City has agreed to pay £15million for Kolo Toure.

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Fulham’s Third Bid For Greening Rejected

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 24 July @ 10:23 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Fulham made a third bid for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan Greening that was rejected. This bid is reported to be worth £4million.

July 20th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a second bid worth £3.

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Fulham’s Second Bid For Greening Rejected

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 20 July @ 11:18 PM EST

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a second bid worth £3.25million for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan Greening. However that bid was rejected as well.

July 15th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich footballer Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.

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West Bromwich’s Greening Requests Transfer

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 16 July @ 12:04 AM EST

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich footballer Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.

July 14th, 2009 According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail, West Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan Greening.

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Fulham’s Bid For Greening Was Not Accepted

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 14 July @ 07:15 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail, West Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan Greening. West Bromwich chairman Jeremy Peace said,

"Contrary to reports this is the only offer we've received from Fulham .

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Fulham’s Bid For Greening Accepted?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 13 July @ 10:48 PM EST

According to John Percy at the Daily Star, Fulham's bid of £2.5million + Hameur Bouazza has been accepted by West Bromwich for Jonathan Greening.

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Tottenham Join Everton In Race For Naughton

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 13 July @ 04:56 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Robin Hackett at Sky Sports News, Tottenham have joined Everton in the race for Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton. It is rumored that Everton have already agreed with Sheffield United over a transfer fee for Naughton.

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Dunne Rejects Move To Stoke & Sunderland

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 10 July @ 06:15 PM EST

UPDATE: According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City accepted bids of £4million from Stoke City and Sunderland for defender Richard Dunne. However Dunne rejected a move to either team.

June 19th, 2009 According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Sunderland are close to signing Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

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Manchester City Interested In Naughton

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 29 June @ 04:47 PM EST

UPDATE: According to David Kifford at Goal.com, the Daily Star is reporting that Manchester City are set to match Sheffield United's asking price of £7million for defender Kyle Naughton.

June 23rd, 2009 According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United starlet Kyle Naughton.

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Martin O’Neill Will Have Funds To Spend

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 27 June @ 09:29 AM EST

According to John Wragg at the Daily Express, Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will have funds to spend this summer. Owner Randy Lerner said,

"Martin's achievements have been superb ... We have improved steadily and we have qualified for Europe two seasons in a row.

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RVP Signs New Deal With Arsenal?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 23 June @ 02:41 PM EST

According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has signed a new £70,000-a-week deal with the club that will keep him there until 2013.

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Aston Villa To Win Race For Kyle Naughton?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 23 June @ 02:23 PM EST

UPDATE: According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United starlet Kyle Naughton.

June 16th, 2009 According to Adam Marshall at Setanta Sports, Everton are going after Sheffield United right back Kyle Naughton.

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Sunderland To Sign Dunne?

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 19 June @ 01:07 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Sunderland are close to signing Manchester City defender Richard Dunne. Sunderland are then planning to sell Dean Whitehead to Stoke City.

June 5th, 2009 According to John Edwards at the Daily Mail, Stoke City are interested in Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

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Better, but not great

Against The Run Of Play 07 June @ 09:50 AM EST
So the US dug themselves an early hole and then displayed some determination to eek out a win thanks to another Landon Donovan penalty kick (with that ridiculous routine of his, he is going to look like an idiot when he misses one) and a truly spectacular diving header from Carlos Bocanegra. Along the way, the US failed to dominate an inferior opponent. Click to continue reading...