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The Emirates' Mr Popular is booed by his 'supporters' To use local parlance, Emmanuel Eboue had a
'mare against Wigan yesterday. He knew this, but just in case he didn't the Arsenal supporters
decided to let him know when he was substituted late in the game. The Ivory Coast international had
only come into the game [.
All that most football managers really want for Christmas is a promising young player to emerge as
an established star in the coming year. As the game becomes more and more global and the wealth of
the bigger clubs increases, so too do the scouting networks of these clubs which now extend to
every continent and [.
In the world of transfer news and rumors, rule #1 is (or at least it should be) not to believe
everything that you read. If you did, you'd have your own remake of The Exorcist. Even if it's not
believable, it's always fun to read, and we've got plenty of transfer speculation for [...]
Unfortunately for many football fans young and old alike, and for that matter, many a manager as
well, jolly old Saint Nick doesn't grant transfer wishes, though that copy of Football Manager 09
and that Ronaldo replica kit will do for many of you, I'd imagine. However, I'd venture a guess and
say that [.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We have a lot of juicy bits to get to, including an
unlikely career resurrection, an even more unlikely spending spree, and a family reunion you
thought you would see when Hell froze over. Arsenal to Go on Spending Spree? The idea of Arsene
Wenger spending big is about as foreign [.
Arsenal could make a triple raid of Newcastle in January, according to a weekend report by the News
of the World. The Gunners are in search of a new keeper to provide competition to Manuel Almunia,
and his scouts have told him that there is nobody better available for a decent price than
Newcastle [.
All it takes is one significant injury to change your January transfer plans. You can be planning
for a quiet month, and all of a sudden you're in a mad scramble to sign the best player available
when the pickings are pretty slim. That's the position that Arsenal could find themselves in with
[...
La baja de Cesc Fàbregas parece que va a obligar al Arsenal a hacer un par de refuerzos en el
mercado de invierno. La lista de posibles candidatos es extensa y el propio Wenger reconoce que
necesitan más mediocampistas, además de la definitiva promoción de Fran Mérida
al primer equipo de los gunners.
The days are counting down, down, down to the end of 2008. Christmas is next week, and right after
that, we'll be saying goodbye to this year and hello to a new one - and the January transfer
window. Many clubs have wishes for the new year that won't be granted, but who [...]
Obviously, the big rumor out there is that Kaka has already agreed to terms with Manchester City,
with a transfer fee in the neighborhood of £70 million. However, most of the mainstream media
has yet to report on this story. As such, we'll store that one away in the file until it becomes
[...]
Here is another transfer rumour story that is surely going to the bin before too long. It has been
speculated by The People that Premier League club Arsenal are looking to land the Italian Serie A
duo Philippe Mexes and Alexander Pato! It has been reported that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is
eager to sign AS [.
Well it's that time of year again as the January transfer window is about to open and not even a
global financial crisis has prevented the Premier League's transfer rumour mill going into
overdrive as what all the comings and going could be in the next few months. But despite the
whirlwind of rumours, the harsh [.
The Boro game at the weekend saw yet another woeful midfield display from an under-performing
Arsenal side. The only man in the Gunners' midfield to come away from the dour draw with any credit
was Cesc Fabregas. The skipper was everywhere in the Arsenal midfield, tirelessly trying to make up
for the inadequacies of his [.
Jingle all the way with the Big Four Send your own ElfYourself eCards Apologies to anyone who
hasn't opened their advent calendar yet today, but I've just decided this deserves to be showcased.
Take it away boys!
According to Italian sports website sportmediaset.it, Cesc Fàbregas is A.C. Milan's summer
target for next season. The website reports that the club already met with the player's agent,
Darren Dein, as other websites are now confirming. This, if true, consolidates my theory that the
captaincy was Arsene Wenger's desperate move to keep the Spaniard at the [.
Tuesday wasn't a particularly busy day in transfer news and rumors, but the cupboard's not
completely bare of speculation involving some of the top clubs and players around Europe. Benzema
Dreams of Real Maybe Karim Benzema's mother thought it was cute when little Karim said that he'd
play for Real Madrid one day, but now [.
Today's transfer wrap-ups includes the intrusion of a Nike factor in Cristiano Ronaldo's
'prospective' move to Inter Milan, Cesc Fabregas meantioning AC Milan as possessing a "winning
mentality" and FC Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez rejecting an offer from AC Milan. But first
the news of a Premier League managerial casualty.
It's a new week, and there's a wealth of transfer news and rumors to run through as we get a new
week started. Manchester United in Pole Position for Benzema? Will Manchester United be the team to
beat for Karim Benzema's signature? They just might be, but it will hinge on their decision
regarding Carlos [.
The team travel to Portugal to take on league leaders Porto for the game that will decide if
Arsenal finish first or second in the group. In years past, winning your group meant an
"easier" draw in the Champions League, but lets face it, there aren't many easy teams in
this tournament any more ( [...
With the January transfer window edging closer, I will be providing my personal view on these
rumours, what I think and what I believe is the percentage that the signing actually takes place.
Arsenal make £8 million offer for Shay Given Full Article Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is
reported to have made an £8 million offer for sought-after [.
What's up everybody? As there is only one day left in 2008 and we move to 2009, I figured I'd take
the time today to put together a little bit of a transfer window preview, looking at some options
that could come in. Obviously Arsene is one who normally surprises everyone and buys players that
nobody expects and/or have never been heard of before, so this could be way off but like I said,
it's just possibilities and will hopefully start some good discussion.
The January winter transfer is still a month away but it appears that reigning Spanish champions
and European giants Real Madrid have already made their first winter signing. And Premier League
clubs Liverpool and Arsenal are looking to add their squad and have been seeking reinforcements.
Real Madrid On The Verge Of Signing Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Real Madrid [.
Earlier this week, Arsenal have been linked with a possible move for Fiorentina's Brasilian
midfielder Felipe Melo. The 25-year old is flattered of the link and believes a link with Arsenal
is more prestigious than one with Chelsea: For me Arsenal is more prestigious than Chelsea. But I
have four years left on my contract with [.
The Webster Rule, which came into force after Andy Webster discovered a loophole in the European
Union's employment laws which were adopted by FIFA, worries our coach Arsene Wenger, who spoke
about the affect it can have on modern football: There is a wind of change blowing through
football. It could affect many clubs.
Welcome to the year-end edition of the Top 25. With all but the English Premiership on hiatus this
week, we will not have a new ranking until 2009. So happy holidays and happy new year! Now let's
get to the rankings:
1 (1). FC Barcelona
This just in: Barca are awesome. They have passed every single test thrown at them this season, the
most recent one coming at Villareal yesterday.
La información la publica el Sunday Mirror, conocido diario británico. El tabloide
asegura que el Arsenal estaría sopesando la posibilidad de contratar a Carlos Tévez en el
mercado de invierno. El propio rotativo da cifras sobre la supuesta operación, que podría
rondar los 27 millones de euros.
Today's Transfer Rumor Roundup focuses on two Premiership clubs that promise to spend big, as well
as a third that could join them. We'll also take a look at one player who went from franchise
cornerstone to someone who could leave in January, as well as Tottenham's continued quest for a new
goalkeeper.
For all those of you who ask progress on Flamini and Senderos away from Arsenal, here's the latest:
Yesterday, the two suffered yet another blow as they started in the side which crashed out of the
Italian Cup after extra time. The two surely didn't enjoy the evening, especially when you consider
that only 2000 [.
Eddie's out of town for the weekend, so you guys are stuck with me! Let's get to the latest batch
of transfer rumors. No Loaner for Alex Chelsea have rejected a proposed loan deal for their
defender, Alex, to PSV Eindhoven. Alex was reported to have formally requested a transfer earlier
this week, [.
The top teams all held serve, but that doesn't mean last week wasn't interesting. Check it:
1 (1). FC Barcelona
Barca had absolutely no trouble with Valencia Saturday, winning 4-0 in a game that was not as close
as the result might indicate. Valencia were completely listless and did not exactly present the
type of challenge many (ourselves included) had expected from a third-placed team (in La Liga.
Just one week after he was linked with AC Milan and days after he committed himself to Arsenal for
yet another time, it seems that the Cesc Fabregas Show, not the Nike one, but the transfer saga
one, has just written another chapter in its book. The Spaniard was quoted to say: The idea has
always [..
What, we've made it through another week already? There are only three more weeks to go before the
winter transfer window madness begins. Who's being linked with January moves today? Well, read on
to find out. Real Madrid Tracking Boro's Johnson Could Juande Ramos bring a few good Englishmen to
Madrid?
This is so typically 2008-09 Arsenal, unfortunately. When something goes right, it goes twice as
wrong the next day. Eduardo da Silva made his return back from that horrific leg break last spring
in Birmingham for the Arsenal reserves this evening. He started the 2-0 over Portsmouth's reserves
- obviously not a very good lot - [.
We had now reached the summit of the loftiest crag. For some minutes the old man seemed too much
exhausted to speak. 'Not long ago,' said he at length, 'and I could have guided you on this route
as well as the youngest of my sons; but, about three years past, there happened to me [...]
The draw for the UEFA Champions League last 16 took place yesterday and it certainly produced some
mouthwatering ties. The first games will take place the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February
(24th & 25th) with the return legs taking place two weeks later (Mar 10th & 11th). Here is the full
draw: Chelsea v Juventus Villarreal [.
With twenty games already played the 2008/2009 English Premier League season is now just over the
halfway point. Despite over 50% of the campaign elapsing however it has barely even begun. As Paul
Wilson rightly pointed out in an article over at the Guardian, 'nobody is setting a title-winning
pace at the top, nobody is looking a relegation certainty at the bottom.
The transfer window opens on Thursday and we all know what this week holds; a week of speculation
about Arsenal's transfer targets. I'll put that information at the end of the post for those of you
who are interested but really it's just speculation and please take it with a huge grain of salt.
Instead of [.
We're at the end of another week, which means we're all the more closer to the end of the year and
the start of a new year and the winter transfer window. What players are in the news today? I've
got a sextet of rumors for you to feast on, so let's get started, [...]
This morning I read the news about a possible move by West Brom to sign Carlos Vela on loan, just
weeks after the Mexican was linked with a move - always on loan and in the January transfer market
- to Hull City. Now with the Premiership, F.A. Cup and Champions League matches on the horizon,
[...]
During the summer transfer window, Everton was rumored to be going after a couple of different
players, but those did not pan out so they turned to Belgium and paid what could turn out to be 15
million pounds to Standard Liege for Marouane Fellaini.
At the time the Toffee fans voiced their pleasure saying it was a complete waste of money for such
an unproven player.
