A new era started for the Turkish national team on August 1st of this year. It was the day when
highly regarded coach Guus Hiddink would officially begin his duties as head coach of the Turkish
national football team. Many were looking forward to how Hiddink would handle being a national team
coach in a country where emotions run high and expectations are great.
Turkey beat Belgium 3-2 in their second match of EURO 2012 Qualifying Round Group A in
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul after a thrilling encounter.
Turkey's goals came from Hamit Altıntop (Min.48), Semih Şentürk (Min.66) and Arda Turan
(Min.78) while, Van Buyten (Min.28, Min.
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Despite his name popping up in British tabloids for all the wrong reasons, Wayne Rooney got back
to doing what he does best: Scoring goals.
Rooney scored the opening goal of England's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in 2012 European
Championship qualifying on Tuesday, helping England maintain a perfect record in Group G through
two matches.
By AVI CREDITOR
Despite his name popping up in British tabloids for all the wrong reasons, Wayne Rooney got back
to doing what he does best: Scoring goals.
Rooney scored the opening goal of England's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in 2012 European
Championship qualifying on Tuesday, helping England maintain a perfect record in Group G through
two matches.
The transfer window may now well be firmly slammed shut until the New Year but while all matters
RBS go back to dominating the headlines, it seems that squad changes at Anfield are still on the
mind of Roy Hodgson, just as much as the media continue to work on possible new arrivals.
Liverpool's squad to start the 2010 campaign may well be lacking the fire power in atacking
areas that many a fan craved but Roy Hodgson has been happy to throw some more optimism out there
to be digested, as he declared himself satisified with the clubs summer dealings.
Patience maybe a virtue but in many walks of life it is an absolute necessity, the world of
football is no different.
As the dust settles and fans reflect on a 0-0 draw away at Birmingham, switching their focus to
the Europa League on Thursday, patience is a word that is only going to be heard more often.
Liverpool have reportedly had their scouts following the French top division's leading scorer
Dimitri Payet who is on the verge of winning his first senior international call-up. The St Etienne
winger can play on either flank and has been a revelation for his club as they surprisingly lead
the French top division after just seven matches.
