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I'm being completely serious when I say don't even watch this. It's truly horrifying and will
probably make you cry.
Anderlecht's Axel Witsel earned a much deserved red card for snapping the leg of Standard
Liege's Marcin Wasilewski and basically ruining his life on Sunday. The expression of sheer terror
and shock as Wasilewski's face as he looks down at his crazy straw leg is something that will
molest your nightmares for days.
Well, it looks as if Lee Bowyer has upset the Croatian Football Association. Following Bowyer's
tackle on Luka Modric during the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City on Saturday,
which resulted in a broken leg for the Croatian international, the president of Hrvatski Nogometni
Savez (the Croatian Football Federation), Vlatko Markovic, has concluded that there is a conspiracy
amongst English clubs to injure Croatian players.
Croatia have qualified for three successive World Cups since Independence, reaching the Semi Final
in 1998. It's a remarkable record for a nation of 4 Million. It could be about to end.
Croatia may have been resurgent under Slaven Bilić, qualifying emphatically for the EURO 2008
tournament, pimping McClaren's England along the way, but 2007-8 was a long time ago.
No love lost!
Chelsea's Joe Cole will not be involved as boss Carlo Ancelotti is saving him for the
Carling Cup match with QPR.
Didier Drogba and Jose Bowsingwa will both return to the side after their Champions League
suspensions.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has a dilemma in goal as he has to decide between fit again
Heurelho Gomes or current number one Carlo Cudicini.
Lots of transfer activity appears to be going on on the final day of the transfer window, with
some very interesting deals rumoured to be going ahead...
Probably the most interesting (or surprising) transfer rumour is that Manchester City are trying
to sign Tottenham's out of favour midfielder David Bentley.
Back to square one for Bulgarian.
The Three Stages of the Transfer Window Insanity!
Martin Petrov's agent has revealed his client's disappointment at failing to secure a
move to Tottenham.
Spurs were reported to be keen on striking a deal for the Manchester City winger as they look to
counter the loss of Luka Modric to a broken leg.
Tottenham Hotspur sealed the deal on arguably the best value buy on transfer deadline today after
securing the services of Croatian midfield maestro Niko Kranjcar from Premier League rivals
Portsmouth. The 25 year old international completed a move thought to be in the region of just £2
million in the final moments of English football's famously frantic deadline day.
Early pacesetters take on title holders.
Tottenham's squad is boosted by the return of midfielder Jermaine Jenas and goalkeeper
Heurelho Gomes.
Ledley King remains a doubt due to a groin problem, but Sebastien Bassong is fit after shrugging
off a knee injury he picked up playing for Cameroon.
Lots of transfer activity appears to be going on on the final day of the transfer window, with
some very interesting deals rumoured to be going ahead...
Probably the most interesting (or surprising) transfer rumour is that Manchester City are trying
to sign Tottenham's out of favour midfielder David Bentley.
Who: Manchester City (4th) Vs Arsenal (6th)
Critics say that Manchester City could displace Arsenal in the Big 4 this season, and perhaps, this
is the most vital game in that battle. Arsenal would be looking to come back strong after the loss
the Manchester United a couple of weeks back, and push the Citizens off the track.
Owen Coyle takes his newly promoted side to White Hart Lane.
Portsmouth Vs Tottenham Tickets Still Available!
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has selection headaches following his side's impressive
win over Preston.
He may start Peter Crouch upfront and displace Carlo Cudicini with Heurelho Gomes in goal, while
Sebastien Bassong could return in defence.
County play host to Hartlepool United this evening, in what promises to be an entertaining
fixture.
Hatters boss Gary Ablett has no new injury worries ahead of the game, with Oli Johnson still
missing out due to the floating bone in his ankle and Matty Mainwairing still recovering from his
broken leg.