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The Mail and Telegraph are both reporting today that Mike Ashley is very likely to sell Newcastle
United, and in the short term. Xu Rongmao - Chairman of the Shimao Group With the Newcastle fans so
against the current regime, it's difficult to see how they can carry on, in the atmosphere of hate
that surrounds Newcastle [.
New Hertha Berlin signing Andriy Voronin is excited by the prospect of playing in the Bundesliga
after joining on loan from Liverpool.
The Ukraine striker was a deadline-day arrival from Anfield and is looking forward a second stint
in Germany having plied his trade there for 12 years before moving to Merseyside in the summer of
2007.
Yes, Manchester City striker Robinho has today claimed he has not peaked yet. The Brazilian
international made a shock move to Eastlands on transfer deadline day and has since proven a
massive hit in the Premier League scoring two goals in two games.
The former Real Madrid striker told the Daily Star : "In a few weeks' time fans in England
will start to see the real Robinho, I have already noticed at City there is a far better atmosphere
in the dressing room then we had at Real Madrid.
We all knew it was a pretty poor performance, but hey it was his debut and even the mighty Berbs
didn't score on his debut. Poor Roman, he's probably not even met half the squad yet, let alone
played football with them.
So all things considered it was refreshing to hear his own honest appraisal of the game.
We are introducing a new feature we are calling "10 v 11" where MLSR writers will have
ten random questions for eleven MLS players.
The first of those who fielded questions from us is New England's midfield general Shalrie
Joseph.
Here are his candid answers courtesy of MLSR and ShalrieJoseph.
I won't trouble you guys will all the details in the front of the release we just sent, since you
already know that we're fighting for our playoff lives, as are the Galaxy. I also won't try to tell
you who David Beckham is or that he played Wednesday as England crushed Croatia 4-1 on the road.
Here, though are quotes from him and Jimmy about the game Saturday.
Rafael Benitez is hopeful a tactical switch off the field of play will help Liverpool generate an
atmosphere to send shivers down the spines of any side visiting Anfield this season.
The Reds boss believes the introduction of the Barclays Premier League anthem has curbed the impact
of the club's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and feels that asking fans to sing the famous song
just prior to kick-off will help give his side a psychological edge.
Our friends over at DynamoPlanet.com have conducted a very interesting interview with Houston
Dynamo General Manager Oliver Luck. We thought might like to read it. Here in an excerpt:
DP: Of all the games during the year, which team do you enjoy winning against more than any other
both within MLS or International?
The World Cup is by far the biggest sporting spectacle on earth. It is the one competition that
draws a record audience every time it comes around, nothing else can match the atmosphere. But
before the main event, the build up of the qualifiers has its own fair share of drama, thrills and
bragging rights.
Roman Pavlyuchenko shocked by Spurs training methods and ‘crazy' White Hart Lane
Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has expressed his surprise at the intensity of training at his new
club and praised the atmosphere generated at White Hart Lane, despite the team's and his own
personal disappointing start to the Premier League season.
Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool can prove their title credentials by winning tomorrow's Merseyside
derby.
The Spain midfielder and his team-mates are desperate to bounce back after being held 0-0 at home
by Stoke.
But Alonso believes victory at Everton will show they are ready to compete with Manchester United,
Chelsea and Arsenal.
Rafa Benitez heads into today's 208th Merseyside derby declaring that his team must win it for the
fans.
Liverpool did the double over Everton last season and today's clash at Goodison Park will be the
ninth time the Liverpool manager has experienced the unique derby atmosphere.
The Reds boss admits that he enjoys taking on David Moyes' side - but only when his team wins.
A game as dull as the sky today, Toronto struggled to squeek out another tie at home and those
playoff chances continue to slide further beyond reach. Hands up everyone who still thinks that TFC
deserves to be playing for the MLS Cup ? I thought so.
I had to go back to the records to double check this.
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Sky Sports/Juha Pal - Buzsaky pleased to be back
Hungarian ace hoping to lead promotion charge
Queens Park Rangers playmaker Akos Buzsaky is relishing the prospect of helping the club into the
Premier League.
The Hungarian midfielder has only recently returned from a long-term injury, but is hoping to play
his part over the course of the current campaign.
Image via Wikipedia the new york red bulls came to the chicago fire ready to play. this game was
end-to-end entertaining soccer for 90 minutes. i can't believe the pace that both teams managed to
keep up for the entire match, and i also can't believe we left there with no points and gifted
chicago with three more in a tough 1-0 loss.
The coach wants it to be sung closer to kickoff and not as the players walk out.
"We thought it would keep the atmosphere right up until the kick-off and that way
the opposition is on the pitch when all the noise is in the ground."
He might have a good point, since there's a league anthem that has to be played before the match
and it often cuts into the Reds' fans rendition.
