A regular update of snippets, news and views involving Les Rosbifs past and present. MOVE: Saunders saunters to Levante George Saunders, the inspiration for this website way back in April 2009, moved on from Villarreal 'C' in ther Tercera Division of the Spanish League late last summer, moving on to Group 6 rivals UD Levante 'B', [.

By Ollie Irish

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So, Bobby Zamora. He used to be shit, now he's not. Quite a transformation for the ex-Brighton and Spurs striker. Uncle Woy Hodgson seems to have got the best out of Row Z, but could Capello do the same?

Liam Bridcutt is another of those young players who have tried to make the break through at Chelsea but never really made any sort of break through. Farmed out on loan during the later years at Chelsea, Bridcutt was eventually released from the club this Summer.
Bridcutt tried to sort out a deal with another club after he was released but came into problems for one reason or another.

By Chris Wright

Chelsea have this morning begun their search for a new assistant manager after abruptly dismissing Ray Wilkins from his post during half-time of a reserve team game yesterday.

A few candidates are being suggested by various sources but one name that keeps cropping up again and again is that of Blues legend Gianfranco Zola, who has been out of work since having his contract terminated by West Ham back in May although whether he'd be willing to make the 'step down' to assistant may be a sticking point.

Giant overcoats In the past we have mocked Arsene Wenger and his knee-length puffa. We just assumed it was the longest coat in football. That was until we spotted Gus Poyet's dugout attire for Brighton's match against Huddersfield last weekend. The ex-Chelsea man wore the first bit of gear we have seen that could truly [.

Kazenga LuaLua has hinted today he is not too happy with his current situation at St. James' Park. Kazenga LuaLua time to leave Newcastle? The 19-year-old winger is now on loan at League One side Brighton, and the youngster has not come through this season, as many had believed he would, for whatever reason.

You've see the film The Damned United, or read the book by David Peace that inspired it. The question that remains is, to what extent has the outspoken, charismatic and often times hilarious manager left a lasting impression on you?

For me, Clough embodies what I think of when I imagine English football in the 60's and 70's and he remains a true legend in the game.

Football games on consoles. FIFA vs Pro Evolution Soccer. There was a time when it was all so much easier than it is now. EA Sports had spent all of the money for FIFA on the licences and seemed to have very little left over for the game itself. Konami, on the other hand, knew that with Pro Evolution Soccer, if you wanted something that felt like the real thing, you would put up with Merseyside Blue playing against Connaught.

Darragh Ryan, formerly of Brighton and St Patrick's Athletic has joined Stevenage Borough on a non contract basis until the end of the season. He is a left sided defender who can play both in the centre or on the left and is boss Graham Westley's first signing of the January transfer window.

Not a game that will live long in anyone's memory, but it's nice to feature teams outside the Prem and the Championship for once. The stalemate result means both sides remain in the relegation zone in League One. Of the two, Tranmere look in worse trouble, some four points from safety and with a -22 goal difference only Wycombe and Stockport, the two sides below Rovers in the table, have a worse goal difference.

Still not enough US players in action to get us back to our star system, but Brad Guzan got the best result of the weekend in the FA Cup, backstopping Aston Villa to a 3-2 win over Brighton at Villa Park. Villa seemed in control when they took a 3-1 lead through Fabian Delph in the 63rd-minute. Brighton's Nicky Forster scored in stoppage time to come within one, but that was it for the offense.

My word, it's cold in Suffolk. Brighton, and, indeed, London, were positively balmy by comparison. There is, however, still a light dusting of snow on the ground in the more rural corners of the county, leaving a little bit of doubt over whether this match will actually go ahead. Bury Town rather need it to.

Gary O'Reilly is a former defender for Spur, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion who now works as a commentator with TWI. He joined Kartik Krishnaiyer earlier this week, when he was interviewed for this edition of the EPL Talk Podcast.

Don't forget that the EPL Talk Podcast is the only Premier League interview and analysis podcast available for free.

There is something strangely appealing about a really bad pitch. In an age in which so many aspects of football seem to be so sanitised, there is something quite comforting a pitch with puddles on it or one that is completely and utterly devoid of grass. Colchester United have only been at The Community Stadium for a couple of years, but the pitch there is in a ruinous condition already.

Surely there is nothing to worry about regarding the future of Graham Westley is there? The Boro manager's contract expires at the end of June and talks will begin this week about next season and the possible extension of that deal. Westley was quiet about his situation when he was asked by the media after the Trophy final against Barrow, but did confirm that he will meet with the chairman this week and will go from there.

Do you think Southend is one of the best places to take a vacation? Is it a friendly place to be? Would you consider our resort to be welcoming to visitors - whether they be day trippers or short stay holidaymakers?
Well a survey out today suggests Southend is the 8th most "holiday friendly" destination in the UK.

With all eyes previously on Capello & Co, the national team's Bloemfontein humbling has been something of a catalyst for the start of the new 2010/11 Football League season. Weeks gone by have generated next to no news for those of us more interested in what's going on at Crewe or Watford than seeing James Corden wriggle his way into Jermaine Defoe's affection, but these past seven days have

Chris Hughton is still considering letting some of his talented youngsters out on loan next season, to get first-team experience. Nile Ranger - on loan next season? It appears that Leeds and Carlisle are keen on 19 year-old Nile Ranger, while Burnley wanted goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Kazenga LuaLua (Brighton?

I've started tweeting in earnest over the past few days, and while I can't deny that it has plenty of shortcomings, I have definitely come across some interesting things that would have otherwise passed me by.I've learnt that Mark Kennedy won't miss the smell of monster munch on the Cardiff team bus after he leaves South Wales and, perhaps more constructively, that European Football Weekends is

And so our preview of the Football League rolls on. League 1 is in the spotlight today, as 24 fans from the length and breadth of the country cast light on their clubs' preparations for the new term.AFC BournemouthHeadline of the SummerManager Eddie Howe signing a new contract.Ins/OutsINSRhoys Wiggins (Norwich)Harry Arter (Woking)Marc Pugh (Hereford)Michael Symes (Accrington)Steve Lovell (Partick

I tell y'what, when I see all these people, Mums and Dads and their young uns running around enjoying the summer and having a paddle on the beach in Market Square, I feel like jumping down off me plinth, kicking off me trainers, rolling me trouser legs up and joining ‘em!

The curtain raiser for the start of the season will take place tomorrow, the Community Shield will be fought out by Premier League kingpins Manchester United and Chelsea at the much criticisedWembleyStadium.

Here's a look at the Community Shield by numbers.

After weeks of trialists, it seems that Graham Westley has finally found his man. Chris Holroyd is the striker that the Boro boss hopes will be able to fire the Conference champions back up the League 2 table. The Argus reports that Holroyd is set to sign for Stevenage on a 3 month loan deal and that it should be finalised by Thursday evening.

Tim Sills: Rushden bound

It's been a busy day at Broadhall Way. It's almost like they've just found out how to put news on the new site and it's all come at once. First came the confirmation of Chris Holroyd's loan move that broke yesterday afternoon via Brighton's local paper. Holroyd has signed a 3 month deal until Boxing Day and is in line to make his debut at Lincoln tomorrow.

Just a quick post as I don't get home until tomorrow. A more detailed report and some pictures will be uploaded tomorrow evening.

Chris Holroyd's debut goal was enough to give Stevenage their first away win of the season. Boro were solid at the back, dangerous going forward and totally deserved their victory.

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Had most people in Britain cupped their ears in a southwardly direction at just before five o'clock on Saturday afternoon, they would have heard the faint sound of cheering coming from the Withdean stadium in Brighton. In the midst of a desperate, crazy goalmouth scramble, six minutes into injury time at the end of a match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Oldham Athletic which was deadlocked at 1-1, Francisco Sandaza, whose previous career exploits had seen him play for Valencia's 'B' team and Dundee United, bundled the ball over the line to win the match for Brighton and send the Seagulls to the top of the League One table.

The 19 year-old winger, on loan from Newcastle United through early January, hit home his second goal of the season for Brighton at home, against bottom of the table Brentford, last night. Kazenga LuaLua second goal for Brighton this seaosn And that was with just 12 minutes to go in the game, and it [.

Chris Holroyd

You may or may not have heard that your on loan striker Chris Holroyd has taken League 2 by storm since joining Stevenage a week ago. Unfortunately, I can confirm that this isn't true and that the goals he is "alleged" to have scored were in fact scored by Peter Vincenti.

I know that you wanted Chris to come here and get his confidence back after a bit of a lean spell at Brighton, so we thought we would give Chris the credit for some of the goals we scored, even though he didn't score them himself.

Kazenga LuaLua has scored for Brighton against the MK Dons and Brentford so far in his loan spell. Kazenga LuaLua started loan spell at Brighton in great style The 19 year-old has played 5 games for the south coast side so far this season, and Brighton are currently 3 points clear at the top of [.

The choice of which game to cover didn't take long this week. Reduced to picking a match from Leagues 1 and 2 because of another tiresome international break (which unfortunately hasn't put a stop to more inane Liverpool takeover talk), the Sky-televised contest between Brighton and Bournemouth at the Withdean was an easy pick, not least because I'll probably be watching it.

The choice of which game to cover didn't take long this week. Reduced to picking a match from Leagues 1 and 2 because of another tiresome international break (which unfortunately hasn't put a stop to more inane Liverpool takeover talk), the Sky-televised contest between Brighton and Bournemouth at the Withdean was an easy pick, not least because I'll probably be watching it.

Newcastle's Kazenga LuaLua got his third goal for Brighton in yesterday's 1-1 draw at home to Bournemouth. Kazenga LuaLua in acion against Bournemouth yesterday LuLua's goal came on 61 minutes with a terrific 25 yard drive from the 19 year-old, and it wasn't until the second minute of injury time that Bournemouth rather dramatically [.

Lua Lua was brought on for Brighton in the last 15 minutes of the game at Charlton Athletic yesterday. LuaLua - 4th goal of the season for Brighton But the 19 year-old Newcastle winger still managed to score another stunning goal from 20 yards out after 81 minutes, and then set up a fourth goal [...]

By Ollie Irish

With the Wayne Rooney shitstorm battering us all into submission, how about we retreat to League One to enjoy the relative calm of some honest football, in the form of pics of Brighton's big win at The Valley. We'll be safe there.

Gus Poyet is doing a brilliant job at Brighton: to thrash a Charlton side that previously was undefeated at home this season is a brilliant result and one that keeps the Albion firmly on top of the table.

The 19-year-old Congolese-English winger has been on loan at League One side Brighton & Hove Albion since September. He has four goals and three assists.
In the nine games Kazenga LuaLua has competed in, Brighton has six wins and three draws.
Will a call-up into England's youth squads be upcoming or will LuaLua play for his African birth nation?

Loans are all about exposure - whether it be an ageing or currently overlooked professional reminding other clubs of his existence and attributes or a talented but raw youngster handed the opportunity to gain valuable competitive experience. The three loanees we (Newcastle) have sent out this season have all been of the latter variety, and to say they've enjoyed mixed fortunes would be an

This weekend sees us reach the First Round Proper stage of the FA Cup. Over 40,000 people turned out to watch the Fourth Qualifying Round matches, and there will be plenty of stories waiting to be written over the next few days. For our part, we'll be reporting on the matches between Rochdale and FC United of Manchester, Brighton & Hove Albion and Woking, and Southport and Sheffield Wednesday.

The dark clouds on the horizon look threatening and not just in the sense that, in the uncovered South Stand at the Withdean Stadium, we're going the get soaked to the skin at some point this afternoon. Ticket prices have been cut to just ten pounds and this has pushed the crowd for this match up to almost 6,000, but the nagging suspicion is that only the 900 or so Woking supporters away to our right are the only ones that really want to be here this afternoon.

We're returning this week to a theme that we touched on a couple of weeks ago, with highlights from some of the matches played in the non-league game over the last few days. We kick off with a top of the table local derby from the Ryman League Premier Division that was played last Tuesday night between Sutton United and Kingstonian.