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If at first you don't succeed, pull out the checkbook and try again. That's the situation Chelsea
are in right now, after having their offer for Nicolas Anelka rejected by Bolton. As for what the
offer was, the reports don't say, but I can confirm, without a shadow of a doubt, that whatever
[...]
As opposed to ending the roundup with the signings as I usually do, I'll start today's with the
signing news. Derby have been one of the busiest clubs since the transfer window opened, and are
set to wrap up a few more deals in the next couple of days. Former Newcastle and Portsmouth [...]
Today's transfer roundup is pretty light, so you don‘t have to worry about your lunch getting
cold while you read. Wigan have made a couple of signings to help bolster their survival hopes,
bringing in former Tottenham defender Erik Edman from Rennes on a 500,000 pound deal, and Honduran
defender Maynor Figueroa from Olimpia.
It's the weekend, but I'm not taking any time off from keeping you updated with the latest transfer
news. It was too little, too late for the mystery club who came in for Everton's, well now,
Birmingham's James McFadden. After apparently balking at a move to the Midlands club due to a
second club entering [.
It's been a busy month with far more speculation than actual moves, but with only a few days left
in the January transfer window, you can expect to see a lot of movin', shakin', and possibly
shankin' in the next few days. This one is old news, but Milan Baros is back in the [...]
Happy new year, everyone. The year may only be two days old, but already 2008 is well underway in
the Argentine footballing world. One basic but important thing to mention first: new president
Cristina Kirchner's decision to bring a daylight savings system back to Argentina means the country
is now only two hours behind Greenwich [.
All the latest transfer guff from the papers... The latest manager expressing a desire to take a
swig from the St James' poison chalice is ex-Liverpool supremo Gérard Houllier. (Various)
Manchester United chief exec David Gill has told anyone who will listen that the Old Trafford
transfer S.W.A.T. team will remain dormant for the January transfer frolics.
I'm back, and ready to disappoint a lot of people again. If you dislike Tottenham and Portsmouth,
you can selectively scroll around for the non-Tottenham and Portsmouth bits, because I may as well
warn you - there are quite a few today. I will be starting with something related to neither, but,
as [.
Much has been made of Chelsea's new transfer darling Anelka before tonight's live commentary and
play by play English Premier League match between Birmingham and Chelsea. There has also been talk
of midfield maestro Frank Lampard returning to the lineup at some point during tonight's game at
Birmingham.
Now that Derby County has been taken over by Americans, U.S. investors now own four of the 20
Premier League clubs. The others are Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa. In all, 50% of
Premier League clubs are owned by foreign investors. The question is, which clubs are next? <a
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Don't fault me for the fact that this roundup is filled with news about strikers. If you hate
goals, goals, and more goals, well, something's wrong with you. A day after Lyon striker Fred said
he'd rejected offers from Tottenham and PSG, Goal.com says that the striker is supposed to be
joining Tottenham [.
Now with the potential upset this game might bring, a live commentary or radio telecast might do a
whole lot of good for fans of both Arsenal and Birmingham looking forward to the game. Arsenal are
facing a whole host of injuries, especially after the Carling Cup semi final with Spurs, and could
go into this English Premier League (EPL) game with another six players missing.
The second slice of steaming transfer scheming... Despite Manchester United's firm denial that they
will be bringing anyone in over the January transfer window, they are being linked with a swoop for
Hertha Berlin's left-back Gilberto who could be used as back-up for Patrice Evra. (Daily Mail)
Bolton gaffer Gary Megson will bring in AZ [.
It's Friday, so I know that you who are reading Soccerlens at work, you can't wait to skate through
the rest of your day and get home for the weekend, but that doesn't mean you can do the same with
the transfer roundup, because if you click, you read to the bottom - no return [...]
Fulham's glaring need for attacking improvements was quite evident in their FA Cup shootout defeat
to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night, but Roy Hodgson may finally be getting his prayers answered.
The Cottagers have signed American international striker Eddie Johnson from the Kansas City
Wizards, with the 23-year old penning a three and a [.
In my previous reincarnation as a normal human being, I was so infatuated with all things
football that I took two FA coaching courses and and decided to manage under 8 through to under 10
football. I had my son playing central defence and one rather precocious young talent playing
alongside who had incredible skills but refused to accept the team ethic.
It's been a while since I wrote an update, largely because there has only been a few new moves to
bring you up to speed on. Largely deals have been getting bogged down with work permit issues,
medicals and arguments over terms and fees. The action has started to pick up in the last few [...]
Now this live commentary and play by play soccer match between English Premier League sides
Sunderland and Birmingham actually looks more like a Championship soccer match on paper both sides
are not good footballing teams and cannot string more than two passes together at any one time and
if you like scrappy football then this is the game for you.
McFadden Birmingham deal not done, as second club enters race
James McFadden left St Andrews last night, after being unable to agree terms wih Birmingham City.
Reports also surfaced of an unnamed second club entering the chase for the Scottish international.
The event will disappoint Alex McLeish who has been a long admirer of McFadden's talents from his
days as Scotland boss.
On Monday, there arrived some proof that you can't trust all my opinions on matters footbally. Back
in June, Vélez Sársfield's then-19-year-old forward Mauro Zárate moved to Al-Sadd of Qatar, and
I suggested it was madness for him to think that Europe's top clubs would still be interested
regardless of how well he did in [.
If Everton want to get rid of James McFadden, they have plenty of options out there. Rangers have
joined Celtic and Birmingham City in being interested in the Scottish striker. Still, despite the
Gers latest push - it is being...
There aren't many footballers who would like to swap the English Premier League for the
Championship but Matt Sadler is not one of them. The former England youth captain is quoted by
Vital Football as saying that his reasons to step down in the football pyramid was due to his
desire to play more football.
Manchester United's winner against Birmingham City at the weekend has re-opened the debate over the
issue of putting the ball into touch when an opponent is injured. Rio Ferdinand and Cameron Jerome
collided when challenging from the ball, the latter left in a crumpled heap having found
Ferdinand's boot in his thigh.
In the summer, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described Robin van Persie as the new Henry and in the
matches the Dutch international has featured in so far this season for the Londoners, he has been
an important figure. But his injuries have cost Arsenal dear at times though now the Gunners can
heave a sigh [.
Olivier Kapo started the season strong for Birmingham City but has found himself falling down the
pecking order under new Blues boss Alex McLeish. Despite being the co-leader in goals scored with
five, the former Juventus midfielder has been linked...
If Alex McLeish is going to bolster his club with James McFadden, he's going to have to offer
Everton a little bit more money. Having already had a £2.5million deal turned down by the Toffees,
McLeish is reviewing whether or...
McLeish nabs McFadden
Birmingham City yesterday completed the signing of Everton's James McFadden for 5.5 milllion
pounds. McLeish has long been impressed with McFadden, particularly during his stint as Scotland
boss.
Previous bids of 2.5m and 3.5m had been turned down, and the fee of 5.
Egyptian international Hossam Ghaly was all set to join Birmingham City at the start of this
season. The player was set to seal a £3 million move from Tottenham before the transfer hit a snag
- namely that then-manager Steve Bruce was upset by some of the supposed comments that Ghaly had
made about training [.
Birmingham City are doing all they can to stave off relegation and are signing the players with
class and quality to help them sustain top flight status for at least one more season. Goal.com
reports that the Midlands Blues have signed promising Argentine young striker Mauro Zarate from
Qatar club Al-Saad on loan for until [.
David Murphy wanted to give something back to the SPL club he left to join Birmingham City - so he
did. The new City left-back gave Hibernian his signing bonus as a thank you to the club. Absolutely
pure class.
Birmingham City are struggling for survival in the Premier League and manager Alex McLeish is
looking for additions to his squad. Yet, as FanFC reports, he is not rushing to sign Michael Cani
from French Ligue 1 club Lorient. The Blues boss says: "We have looked at him and we would take
another look.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has every reason to be unhappy these days. His team are
two points behind Arsenal in the English Premier League and his players are hitting the headlines
for unenviable reasons (read party, booze and rape). And now the Old Trafford crowd too appears to
have taken the cue.
I know as a journalist you're not supposed to openly root for teams and clubs. But since I am a
blogger - perhaps I can get away with a little of it. I can't say that I'm openly rooting for...
The January transfer window can certainly make some interesting bed partners. Aston Villa has
granted city rival Birmingham City the right to negotiate with defender Gary Cahill, even though a
fee has not been agreed upon. Blues boss Alex McLeish...
Birmingham City are hovering perilously near the relegation zone and are separated from the drop
zone by only goal difference. No wonder manager Alex McLeish is looking for reinforcement this
month. And he has got the man he has been chasing for long. Sky Sports reports that Birmingham have
signed striker James McFadden from fellow Premiership [.
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is making every move he can to sustain the Blues in the
English Premier League next season. And one such move is to sign defenders to stop the rot at the
back. Sky Sports reports that Birmingham have signed defender David Murphy from Hibernian for £1.5
million on a three-and-a-half year [.
Things have been pretty busy in the soccer world recently at least as far as this site goes, what
with the African Cup of Nations in full swing and the FA Cup 4th Round ties and 5th Round draw over
the past few days. Let's not forget the bread and butter though. Premier League action heats [...]
Things have been pretty busy in the soccer world recently at least as far as this site goes, what
with the African Cup of Nations in full swing and the FA Cup 4th Round ties and 5th Round draw over
the past few days.
Let's not forget the bread and butter though. Premier League action heats up again with a round of
midweek games, starting with four tomorrow and then five on Wednesday.
Bolton was the first to agree with Aston Villa for a fee for 22-year-old defender Gary Cahill.
However that move is reportedly on hold as both Birmingham City and Sunderland are said to have
matched the offer. The Blues are...
Goal.com reports that Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has denied any contact with Schalke 04
over the German club's winger Peter Løvenkrands. The former Rangers boss said: Peter Løvenkrands?
That is pie in the sky. McLeish and Løvenkrands had earlier worked with each other at Ibrox and
the Danish player is highly rated by McLeish.
