These guys are recently been listed as most influential journalists and bloggers for football news. Tweet-ing has its benefits! I share the following article from puntersrealm.

Since Twitter recently released a list function, we thought it was time to share our list of who we follow as the most influential (mostly European) sports journalists and bloggers in world sport.

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It wasn't the wisest pre-match interview to give. Criticising the opposition in the build-up to any match is always ill-advised, but when the inflammatory comments come from a Tottenham manager ahead of a trip to Arsenal, you are asking for trouble.

In truth Harry Redknapp did not say anything particularly controversial – he, like the Premier League title betting odds, expect Chelsea or Manchester United to win the league, not the Gunners – but he should have been aware of what the headline writers would seize upon.

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Another week, another World Cup tournament - this time FIFA's top competition for Under-17 players currently going on in Nigeria until November 15th. As with the Under-20 World Cup, Eurosport UK are covering the tournament so check their website for programme information. We'll pay closer attention ourselves when it gets to the latter stages, but for now we're concentrating on. Click to continue reading...

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The first of two must win matches in a week for Benitez.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is fit to play against Lyon in Tuesday's Champions League Group E clash but striker Fernando Torres misses out.

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Hands up if you didn't see this coming. Put your hand down Mr. Barnes.

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Tranmere have sacked manager John Barnes and assistant boss Jason McAteer after a run of just two league wins from 11 matches.
The club are 22nd in League One and were knocked out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on Tuesday.

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Denilson's back injury is a huge blow for Arsenal who will miss the Brazilian's industry and protection he provides in central midfield.
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"Denilson has a small fracture in his back," said manager Arsene Wenger.

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Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has revealed Brazilian forward Robinho is set to be sidelined for another three weeks after injuring his right ankle.

The 25-year-old picked up a stress fracture while playing in his country's 3-1 win over Argentina on 5 September.

Initially it had been thought he would be out for just a month but Hughes has revised his recovery time.

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Toon Army complete loan deal for Dolphin lookalike.

Newcastle United have completed a loan deal for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, BBC Newcastle reports.
The 30-year-old will go into the Magpies squad for the trip to Ipswich Town in the Championship on Saturday.

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• Defeat will not make Mark Hughes alter his views on Sir Alex Ferguson | Daniel Taylor | Football | guardian.co.uk

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• Mark Hughes: The Right Manager at the Right Time

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Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is adamant that the club's proposed new £350m stadium will be built once the global financial crisis stabilises.
Construction on the new site in Stanley Park, next to the Reds' current Anfield Stadium, was frozen in August 2008 due to the financial conditions.

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So there you have it, a three match ban for this rather horrific stamping. Whether Robin Van Persie lunges is another matter, clearly he didn't deserve to be kicked in the face by his former teammate. Also the Dutchman didn't even touch Adebayor and may even have touched the ball.

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been suspended for three matches for violent conduct during the win against Arsenal on 12 September.

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Improving midfielder makes unwise comparison.

"I'm in my third season now and I'm playing more games," Lucas told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"Steven, ten years ago, started like me," he continued. "But when you are focused and you work hard you can get a chance [to show what you can do].

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Eduardo's two match ban has been overturned by Uefa! This has just been reported on the BBC Sport website, more news is to follow....

The Croatian was suspended after being found guilty of simulation in the Champions League qualifier against Celtic on 26 August.

But on Monday, Uefa accepted Arsenal's appeal and he will now be eligible to play in their Group H games against Standard Liege and Olympiakos.

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I've said elsewhere: there's something about old top flight stalwarts. I'm excited to see Wolves and Burnley up in the top flight again. (Birmingham have come up every other season since I've been watching so that seems too routine to be thrilling.) I'd love to see a club like Nottingham Forest or Crystal Palace or Sheffield Wednesday climb up the Championship table and come back up for old time's sake.

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Speculation is rife with this one!

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"David Bentley has gone to Liverpool on a one-year loan, heard from an inside source..." (BBC Sport)

Meanwhile, Rafael Benitez may have nothing in the coffers, but Rory Smith has now sent Liverpool fans into afternoon overdrive with this one: "Rumours abounding among agents that Liverpool could yet pull something out of the bag with a loan swoop it's deadline day, everything's a swoop for David Bentley, who won't, of course, be moving to Manchester City.

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Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a new five-year contract which is reported to be worth £150,000 per week.
The defender was the subject of much transfer speculation in the summer, with suggestions of a £40m bid from Manchester City for the 28-year-old.

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League Two side seal momentous signature

Notts County are on the verge of completing the signing of former England centre-half Sol Campbell, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.
Campbell agreed to join the League Two side after further talks on Monday and the deal will be confirmed on Tuesday.

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Done and dusted.

Everton have signed Russia midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov from Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old, who has been capped 28 times for his country, has signed a five-year deal at Goodison Park.
Bilyaletdinov will now return to Russia to complete the formalities of a visa application to enter the UK.

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How many times have you been on the BBC Sport or ITV Football website and you've been intrigued by a video that the publisher is promoting only to find out that a rights restriction message pops up when you try to play it? It's frustrating especially given that BBC Sport began preventing international visitors from even watching post-match football manager videos.

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Get ready for a ding dong battle at Upton Park!

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola must make an enforced change, with left-back Herita Ilunga absent with a jaw injury.

Jonathan Spector is expected to take his place, while James Tomkins returns from a foot problem.

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TweetBeat takes the pulse of fan opinion and reaction – the emotional, the insightful and the trivial.  But mostly trivial though.

Let's start with a comment from the BBC Sport's chief football writer, Phil McNulty, which induced varying opinions from a couple of Everton fans:

philmcnulty: Time for Manchester City to make that next Joleon Lescott bid.

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Misfiring Blues man return to the Bundesliga where he literally is a goal machine!

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Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro has rejoined Werder Bremen after spending last season on loan at the German club.

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Ancelotti continues to build for the future.

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Chelsea have signed central midfielder Nemanja Matic from Slovakian club MFK Kosice on a four-year deal.
The 21-year-old, who has two full Serbia caps, completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Monday in a deal that is thought to be worth £1.

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Why am I not surprised!

Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer David Bentley has been charged with drink-driving following an incident in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to a crash in Judges Hill, Northaw, in Potters Bar, early in the morning.

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Teenage talent signs long term Anfield deal.

Liverpool's Spain youth international Daniel Pacheco has agreed a new three-year deal at Anfield.
The striker, 18, follows academy graduates Jay Spearing and Stephen Darby in penning renewed contracts.
Pacheco has yet to make his competitive debut for the Reds but was involved in their pre-season tours to Switzerland and the Far East.

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"I think Gary Megson has done a decent job at Bolton"

That is how BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson starts his appraisal of Bolton Wanderers ahead of the start of the Premier League season. Lawro gives praise to Kevin Davies and concludes that Bolton will be fine, meaning that they won't get relegated.

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Another long running transfer saga is resolved.

Sunderland have completed the club record signing of Tottenham striker Darren Bent on a four-year contract.
Bent, 25, travelled to the north east on Monday for a medical and has finally signed after the clubs agreed a fee of £10m, potentially rising up to £16.

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Comeback put on hold...again!

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves may have to be put his comeback from injury on hold.
The 28-year-old has had operations on both knees in the past year in a bid to cure tendinitis and there were hopes he would be back at the end of September.

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1. Barcelona and Valencia have reached a deal that will see David Villa move to Camp Nou and are expected to make an announcement soon, Goal.com has learned.
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So It wasn't a joke after all! Manchester United are in talks to sign former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Michael Owen, BBC Sport understands. The 29-year-old, who is out of contract at Newcastle, did not return for pre-season training after his deal with the Magpies ran out in June. Owen has been linked . Click to continue reading...

England's appeal against goalkeeper Joe Hart's booking in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals has failed.

Hart was shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour during England's penalty shoot-out win over Sweden.

A previous booking meant the 22-year-old was automatically suspended for Monday's final against Germany.

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"AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini could be poised to join the backroom staff at Chelsea, BBC Sport understands." ...

Respect to Gianfranco over at AC MIlan Offside, but it looks as if Maldini Monday might be moving across town.

This story has been on the cards for a week now.

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