Peace out until Monday, Kickettes. Image: The Telegraph.
Xavi appeared in his panties after El Clasico.
We're sure some other stuff happened too, but nothing else was as important or fascinating as
that.
GOOD WEEK
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Chris Coleman's appointment as Wales manager was a momentous day for the former Welsh
International aswell as been a sad day as he said himself the only reason he got the job he
relished most was because his best friend and former Welsh manager Gary Speed was no longer with
us.
However Coleman's appointment may go to the Courts after Greek side Larissa who Coleman resigned
from last week after claims his staff had not been paid for months.
Chris Coleman's appointment as Wales manager was a momentous day for the former Welsh
International aswell as been a sad day as he said himself the only reason he got the job he
relished most was because his best friend and former Welsh manager Gary Speed was no longer with
us.
However Coleman's appointment may go to the Courts after Greek side Larissa who Coleman resigned
from last week after claims his staff had not been paid for months.
By Chris Wright
Just a few photos of the 'proudest moment' Chris Coleman's career; his official unveiling as the
new Wales manager at an FAW press conference at St David's Hotel in Cardiff a couple of hours
ago...
Said Coleman on taking the job:
"We're still all shocked by what happened [with Gary Speed] and we're still grieving and the
only way we can put smiles on fans' faces again is to continue to win matches but I don't think
we'll ever get over the loss of Gary.
Chris Coleman has been announced as the new manager of Wales, replacing Gary Speed who
tragically died a few months ago. Coleman stated that it was such a bittersweet emotion, becoming
Wales manager in such sad circumstances, but feels that he can continue much of the good work that
Gary had began.
By Chris Wright
The Welsh FA have just confirmed that Chris Coleman will be the new manager of the Welsh
national side, following the tragic death of former incumbent Gary Speed in November of last
year.
Chief executive Jonathan Ford announced the decision a short while ago, admitted it had
understandably been a tough few months for the FAW:
"This has been a very difficult process.
Chris Coleman has been appointed the new manager of the Welsh national team.
An odd fact associated to the appointment of Chris Coleman is that in March 1994 Wales played
Norway in an friendly at Ninian Park. It was the solitary game in John Toshack's first spell as
Welsh manager (a spell that lasted for little more than a few weeks).
Chris Coleman has been appointed the new manager of the Welsh national team.
An odd fact associated to the appointment of Chris Coleman is that in March 1994 Wales played
Norway in an friendly at Ninian Park. It was the solitary game in John Toshack's first spell as
Welsh manager (a spell that lasted for little more than a few weeks).
STARTERSTwo big MLS player moves are on the front burner today:
-Philly to sell Sebastien Le Toux to Bolton.
-LA to re-sign David Beckham tomorrow.
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Barca beat Real Madrid again! 1-2 today in the 1st Leg of the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals. 2nd Leg
is next Wednesday.
It's official, Robbie Keane is headed to Aston Villa.
The Premier League side confirmed the long-running rumor that the LA Galaxy striker will join
Villa for two months during the MLS off-season. The 31-year-old captain of the Irish national team
is hoping to stay fit ahead of this summer's European Championships and is the latest in a number
of short-term loan deals from MLS clubs to the Premier League.
Transfer deadline day round-up
• Sunderland's Anton Ferdinand set for medical at QPR • Stoke agree fee with Birmingham for
Cameron Jerome • Liverpool midfielder Christian Poulsen signs for Evian QPR have agreed a fee
with Sunderland for their 26-year-old defender Anton Ferdinand.
It occurs to me that the chairman's spending has come in bursts, and when Premiership survival
was under threat.
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/premiership-transfers/fulham-transfers.html (for full
details)
Big splurges (Premier League era):
On promotion to the division
When Chris Coleman's team nearly stumbled out of the division and Lawrie Sanchez was given money to
overhaul things
When this didn't work, Roy Hodgson got money to overhaul things
Since then we've been in tick-over mode.
Fulham under Chris Coleman a few years ago was affectionately called Fulhamerica because of the
distinct American look to that squad. Now only Clint Dempsey is left from the days of Brian McBride
and Carlos Bocanegra.
It's Rangers who are now providing the welcome mat for Americans.
The Premier League fixtures for next season 2011/12 were released today and
Chris Coleman and Ray Wilkins discussed where the title could be won or lost aswell as who will be
fighting it out in the relegation zone come the end of the season.
Game Intelligence ignores the FIFA fiasco to bring you five other things that have happened this
week... Italian corruption shock For anyone to whom Calciopoli does not signify the Italian
rendition of a popular capitalistic board game, this will come ... Continue reading →
Further to yesterday, here are Chris Coleman's signings:
Batista GK The odd coca-cola cup game, alleged big time charlie attitude
Beasant GK Coach
Bocanegra DF Ups and downs but a good signing overall
Bonnissel DF Played a handful of games
Bridge DF Good loan signing.
More numbers for you.
I've just quickly read this and don't really understand everything, but Chris Coleman's time at
Fulham places him top of the table of managers active in the last few seasons, based on (to
over-simplify) amount spent and league position. Can't disagree. It wasn't working very well in
the end but in retrospect Coleman had a fine eye for a player, and had he received the same backing
as other Fulham managers, might have done even better.
Ah, the obligatory transfer roundup post. Before we begin the beguine though, let's look back
five years and put this window into a bit of perspective.
2006 January Transfer Window INGK Tony Warner Cardiff City Undisclosed
MF Simon Elliott Columbus Crew Free
GK Antti Niemi Southampton Undisclosed
MF Michael Brown Sheffield United Undisclosed
DF Wayne Bridge Chelsea Loan
2007 January Transfer Window INFW Vincenzo Montella A.
SAM Allardyce must be a bit miffed. He's probably sat at home watching Jeremy Kyle with his
already sour face looking even more down in the dumps.
You can imagine his mood after being told he'd lost his job as Blackburn Rovers manager. Dark to
say the least.
‘Come on everyone, we've been sacked,' he may have said to his backroom staff.
