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It's (arguably) Google's 10th birthday today. Obviously a lot of readers find The Offside via
Google, and most of the search terms that land people here are obvious and enough. Things like team
names and player names. But not all of them. Here's a selection of some of the more interesting
search terms that have bought people [.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard fired a stunning stoppage-time winner to floor Middlesbrough after
they threatened an Anfield shock.
England head coach Fabio Capello suggested in midweek that Gerrard is not fully fit, but he was
still going strong late in the game against Boro as Liverpool came from behind to claim three
points.
SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON: Calls for David Beckham's 100th cap. And apparently Sven is now after another
Brazilian. This time it is Heereveen's goalscorer Afonso Alves who reported could cost around $30
million. Alves would be a good candidate to replace and improve upon the wantaway Italian Rolando
Bianchi as Alves hit for 35 goals in 321 appearances [.
Football365 reports that Roma are ready to leap ahead of hapless Middlesbrough a whisk Heerenveen
striker Afonso Alves from under 'Boro's noses. According to reports, Middlesbrough have agreed
personal terms with the Brazilian striker but haven't yet sorted out the small matter of agreeing a
fee with Heerenveen(!
Take it away Mr Afonso Alves...with apologies to the great band from the north. I need a little
time To score for Boro I need a little space Just on the ball I need a little time To lose my
marker I need a little... Funny how quick the wrongs have been righted Isn't it, isn't it Nothing
like a brace against Man United Isn't [.
Both sides come into this game hungry for another Premier League victory in order to maintain
perfect starts to the season. Last week Liverpool lacked sharpness and struggled against Roy
Keane's lively Sunderland side. A moment of Fernando Torres magic snatched Liverpool a victory late
on but Rafael Benitez will certainly demand more from his men this weekend.
Photo Courtesy of the UK Sun
Tuncay's winner five minutes from time is all the difference as Middlesbrough win at the Riverside
2-1.
First off it must be said that Middlesbrough were pushed to the limit. Despite being a man down for
seventy minutes (if you add both first and second half stoppage time), Stoke City were resolute at
the back, but two breakdowns proved to be all the difference in this one.
Gareth Southgate amd his tombstone teeth, oversized tongue, massive lips, and huge nose have
decided that it would be prudent to spend some dosh on a half decent striker, and the half decent
striker that Gary Southgate is after is Afonso Alves. The Daily Mail reports that Chairman Steve
Gibson with Southgate and his [.
Middlesbrough finally bagged Brazilian Afonso Alves from Heerenveen for the princely sum of
£12million on a four and a half year contract. Sky Sports reports that Gareth Southgate was
overjoyed to finally get his man after fraught negotiations which went right up until one hour
before the deadline; Southgate said: "I'm delighted [.
The Middlesbrough Evening Gazette are in buoyant spirits, thanks to the signing of £12.7 million
Afonso Alves from Dutch club Heerenveen. The paper reports that the striker will enjoy a welcome
akin to the one received by Juninho when he arrived at the Riverside Stadium, including Brazilian
dancing girls and a samba band.
Mido's clearly familiar with the concepts of takeaways and speed-dial; how else can you explain the
timber that the Egyptian striker has been lumbering about with for some time. Surely it's not that
much to ask professional footballers to stay in shape? On the day where we've reported that the
Spurs squad have all converted [.
The most impressive side I watched, by far, on Saturday was Middlesbrough. The link-up play between
Tuncay, Alves, Downing, Aliadiere and, later, Mido was sensational. Wheater was also impressive. At
times, it was like watching Brazil with all of the backheels and blistering attacks. Seriously.
While Spurs controlled a lot of the possession in this match [.
Michael Chopra's two goals in the final ten minutes are enough to see off Middlesbrough 2-0 at the
Stadium of Light.A game that was more frantic than metered, this was a game that took a long time
for anything to build. Yes both sides had plenty of chances (per Soccernet, 21 for Sunderland, 18
for [.
Michael Chopra's two goals in the final ten minutes are enough to see off Middlesbrough 2-0 at the
Stadium of Light.
A game that was more frantic than metered, this was a game that took a long time for anything to
build. Yes both sides had plenty of chances (per Soccernet, 21 for Sunderland, 18 for
Middlesbrough), but not many tested either Craig Gordon or Ross Turnbull.
The most impressive side I watched, by far, on Saturday was Middlesbrough. The link-up play between
Tuncay, Alves, Downing, Aliadiere and, later, Mido was sensational. Wheater was also impressive. At
times, it was like watching Brazil with all of the backheels and blistering attacks. Seriously.
While Spurs controlled a lot of the possession in this match [.
Tuncay's winner five minutes from time is all the difference as Middlesbrough win at the Riverside
2-1. First off it must be said that Middlesbrough were pushed to the limit. Despite being a man
down for seventy minutes (if you add both first and second half stoppage time), Stoke City were
resolute at the back, but [.
pTuncay's winner five minutes from time is all the difference as Middlesbrough win at the Riverside
2-1.br /br /First off it must be said that Middlesbrough were pushed to the limit. Despite being a
man down for seventy minutes (if you add both first and second half stoppage time), Stoke City were
resolute at the back, but two breakdowns proved to be all the difference in this one.
