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Hull City Might Have Cash Available In January

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 04 November @ 07:04 PM EST

According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City will have money to spend this January depending on if they are able to sell a few players. Hull City chairman Adam Pearson said,

"The major factor for January would be how many players we were able to move out.

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Hull City Chairman Looking To Reduce Wages

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 03 November @ 09:09 PM EST

According to James Riach at Sky Sports News, Hull City chairman Adam Pearson is looking to lower the wages of the club. Currently the club's highest paid players are Jimmy Bullard, Geovanni, Daniel Cousin, and George Boateng.

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Phil Brown still has a job (for now)

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 11:38 AM EST


Phil Brown prepares to break into his ode to Michael Jackson before a recent match.

Yes, Phil Brown is still Hull City's manager. At least for now.

Despite reports suggesting he is on his way out, Brown still has a job, but that didn't stop Hull City chairman Paul Duffen from getting the boot.

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Phil Brown still has a job (for now)

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 11:38 AM EST


Phil Brown prepares to break into his ode to Michael Jackson before a recent match.

Yes, Phil Brown is still Hull City's manager. At least for now.

Despite reports suggesting he is on his way out, Brown still has a job, but that didn't stop Hull City chairman Paul Duffen from getting the boot.

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Hull Chairman Paul Duffen Resigns: Phil Brown Next?

Caught Offside 29 October @ 07:02 AM EST

Poor financial state forces Tigers supremo to step down.

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Hull City chairman Paul Duffen resigns

Duffen stood down this morning after pressure mounted on him and manager Phil Brown after a disappointing start to the campaign which has seen them take just eight points from their opening 10 games.

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Man City Chairman: Platini Loves Barca & Real

Premiership Talk Blog 18 September @ 11:21 AM EST

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak has started a war of words with UEFA president Michel Platini, criticizing the Frenchman for his apparent love for the "status quo."

al Mubarak's comments were sparked by UEFA's plan to set financial fair-play rules, meaning that clubs will only be able to spend on transfers as much as they make through television revenue, ticket sales, and commercial endeavours.

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Do UEFA’s Financial Reforms Unfairly Target Manchester City?

EPL Talk 18 September @ 10:48 AM EST

In an exclusive interview for the Guardian, Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak criticized Michel Platini's planned control of football club expenditure. He has a point.

Platini wants new financial rules by 2012. Under those guidelines, Clubs would spend within their soccer-generated income.

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Hull City Adds More Depth

English Premier league 04 September @ 06:48 AM EST

The Hull City Tigers have all the odds against them. This off-season they discovered that most players with the talent to play for the club would prefer to be role players for more historically successful clubs. Take Michael Owen for example. He spurned the Tigers for a sub spot on Manchester United.

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Birmingham City Prove That All That Glitters May Not Be Gold

Twohundredpercent 22 August @ 08:57 AM EST

Birmingham City are the latest Premier League club to be lined up for foreign ownership. As Mark Murphy reports, the new potential new owner has already had a go at buying the club, but fans are split on whether his involvement and there are question marks over his financial credentials.

Birmingham City chairman David Gold isn't easy to like.

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QPR Football Snippets Tuesday...Bristol City Previews...QPR's Last Championship Away Win

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Official: Aston Villa Sign Hull City Target Beye

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 08 August @ 02:36 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have signed Newcastle defender Habib Beye for an undisclosed fee. Beye signed a three-year deal with the club.

August 6th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Hull City have agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Habib Beye.

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Hull City Agree To Fee For Habib Beye

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 06 August @ 02:43 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Hull City have agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Habib Beye. Hull City chairman Paul Duffen said,

"Habib Beye is a player we believe can add quality to the Hull squad .

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Beye on his way to Hull (and back)?.

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 06 August @ 01:57 PM EST
Hot on the heels of Sebastien Bassong's Tottenham move comes news that highly regarded Newcastle United right-back, Habib Beye is on the verge of a move to the Hull City Tigers. City chairman, Paul Duffen, has confirmed that an offer has been accepted by United, after a previous £2 million bid failed to hit the [. Click to continue reading...

The days best City links 08/01/2009

Bitter and Blue 01 August @ 03:30 AM EST
  • Wenger - Why I sold African duo to Man City | News Archive | News | Arsenal.com

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  • Sheffield United's new striker explains why he left Manchester City | Give Me Football

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  • Manchester City chairman, F1 promoter: Abu Dhabi's man of sport - SportsPro Media

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  • Richard Scudamore backs Manchester City's right to spend money on transfers - Telegraph

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  • Hughes downplays the money factor

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  • bridge views - the thinking fan's chelsea blog: Sir Alexs hypocrisy points to his fear of the Man City threat

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Duffen Denies Reds Rumours

Anfield Talk 21 July @ 11:31 AM EST
Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has dismissed reports that he is a contender to become Liverpool's new chief executive.
Liverpool are aiming to appoint a new chief executive after Rick Parry left his position at Anfield at the end of last season.
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No more signings at Manchester United as Ronaldo money goes to accoutants

SoccerLens 14 July @ 03:55 AM EST

Something in me was truly hoping this doesn't happen... The state of Manchester United debt is known to all fans, but the scale of the catastrophe that is losing Ronaldo, blinded us from that fact. The quest to replace our stolen idol had consumed us, and made us fathom about all sorts of saviors that might become our next "It Boy".

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Wigan Agree To Fee For Scotland

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 09 July @ 08:36 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Wigan Athletic have agreed to pay £2million for Swansea striker Jason Scotland. Wigan have also offered Scotland a three-year deal.

June 19th, 2009 According to Swansea City's official website, Burnley have made a bid for Jason Scotland.

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Birmingham Chase Former Arsenal Captain

Premiership Talk Blog 07 July @ 04:45 PM EST

Michael Owen's transfer to Manchester United may not be the shock of the summer. Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is hitting the streets to find a new midfielder, and all rumors point to Joey Barton, Barry Ferguson, and... Patrick Vieira.

The former Arsenal captain has fallen hard and far from his days as a Premier League winner, and with his place in the Inter Milan squad all but gone, Vieira could be on the move this summer.

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Stoke City Not Interested In Obafemi Martins

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 02 July @ 12:53 PM EST

According to Michael Baggaley at WhyDelilah.co.uk, Stoke City chairman Peter Coates confirmed he is not interested in Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins. He said,

"There's nothing in that one ... We haven't had contact or discussions about him at all .

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Top ten transfer stories from today

AT THE FAR POST 24 June @ 01:04 PM EST
1. The chances of Franck Ribery joining Manchester United or Chelsea appear to be slim after the Bayern Munich playmaker's agent said the Frenchman wants to play for Real Madrid. (Various)
2. Manchester City are ready to test Everton's resolve to keep Joleon Lescott by lodging a £15m bid for the England defender this week. Click to continue reading...

Hull City Interested In Signing Michael Owen

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 21 June @ 01:30 PM EST

According to Martin Hardy at News of the World, Hull City chairman Paul Duffen admitted that he would like to sign striker Michael Owen. However he would like to sign him "on the right terms." Duffen said,

"We're interested in Michael Owen on the right terms.

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Swansea Confirm Burnley Bid For Scotland

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 19 June @ 10:17 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Swansea City's official website, Burnley have made a bid for Jason Scotland. Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins said,

"Burnley have made an approach for Jason Scotland, but our valuation for a player who has finished as our top scorer for the last two seasons is miles apart.

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Dim judge buys Hull chairman’s nonsense

Dirty Tackle 18 June @ 07:01 PM EST

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen had a six-month driving ban for speeding around town in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage overturned this week because the court ruled that it would cause him "exceptional hardship".

While not being able to drive your Aston Martin V8 vantage around for six months does kind of suck, what exactly would qualify as "exceptional hardship"?

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Hull City Not Interested In Whitehead & McShane

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 18 June @ 02:01 PM EST

According to the Sunderland Echo, Hull City are not interested in Sunderland footballers Dean Whitehead and Paul McShane. Hull City chairman Paul Duffen said,

"They are not players we are trying to acquire at this point .

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QPR Start at Home to Blackpool - QPR's 2009-2010 Fixtures Released

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QPR's 2009/2010 Fixtures
- QPR's Fixtures
- 2009-2010 FA Cup Round Dates
- Video: QPR vs Chelsea (from 1982)
- Video: QPR vs Barnsley (From 1982)
- 1976 Video: Stan Bowles Breaks an European Scoring Record vs FC Cologne
- 1992/93 Video: QPR vs Manchester United and also Ryan Giggs goal vs QPR
- QPR Advertising Open Coaching Positions (Ladies' Teams)
- The Complete QPR Websites Listing
- Key Dates for QPR's 2009-2010 Season
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2009-2010 FA Cup Dates.....QPR Videos....Reminder QPR London Masters Tournament

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- Video: QPR vs Chelsea (from 1982)
- Video: QPR vs Barnsley (From 1982)
- 1976 Video: Stan Bowles Breaks an European Scoring Record vs FC Cologne
- 1992/93 Video: QPR vs Manchester United and also Ryan Giggs goal vs QPR
- QPR Advertising Open Coaching Positions (Ladies' Teams)
- The Complete QPR Websites Listing
- Key Dates for QPR's 2009-2010 Season
- Away from QPR Specific: David Conn on Portsmouth's takeover & Finances. Click to continue reading...

Stoke Chairman To Fund Transfers This Summer

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 08 June @ 01:01 PM EST

According to Martin Spinks at The Sentinel, Stoke City chairman Peter Coates is planning on giving manager Tony Pulis funds to make a few signings in the transfer window this summer.

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Vocabulary: Week 1 2008/9

languagecaster.com 15 August @ 07:11 PM EST
Here are some words and phrases you can hear on languagecaster's Full Podcast's Good, Bad and Ugly section - a review of the footballing news. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases as well as the Learners' Podcast. To be in full swing - to be up and [. Click to continue reading...