Number 209 in the series of ill-judged World Cup publicity link ups – it's the bullet-proof garments story. Keen-eyed followers of World Cup Bafana Bafana 2010 will have seen something similar before. Are these people just mercenary feckheads or what?
The story comes from Metro, the early morning cousin of The Daily Mail. Click to continue reading...

Hull City fired head coach Phil Brown on Monday, leaving assistant coaches Brian Horton and Steve Parkin in charge of the club until a permanent replacement could be secured.

Jozy Altidore's squad currently sits in 19th place in the Premier League and is in real danger of being relegated as the Tigers sit what amounts to four points away from the drop zone due to a league-worst goal difference.

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Lighter's Note: Before you call me on the title, notice that I've shown you the token courtesy of not starting with a bad pun along the lines of "Chelsea play West Ham. Hammers hammered!" or "Chelsea nail Hammers into relegation zone!".

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Welcome to a new daily service that will link to the morning's top Spurs stories and the best of the web.

We begin with Jamie Redknapp in the Daily Mail, who bemoans the fact that Gareth Bale is not English, as people once used to do with Ryan Giggs. Newsflash: Wales is not in England.

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Black 'Blacky' Armband : 1850-2010

Premier League clubs will next weekend join forces and don black armbands in memory of Black Armband. In an official statement Premier League ideas man Richard Scudamore said "The loss of Black Armband has been a massive shock to the whole footballing community.

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Piers Morgan paints what may be a painfully accurate picture of David Beckham in The Daily Mail.

The Express reports on Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that Ronaldo could return one day.

The Observer says Wayne Rooney is the best since Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Chelsea Blog tells us why Joe Cole is on his way to United.

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Europe World game's summit beckons as Rooney nears peak of his powers -- from The Independent's James Lawton: The first goal was excellent, of course. How Cristiano Ronaldo's exit turned Wayne Rooney into the real deal at Manchester United -- from The Daily Mail's Martin Samuel: Rooney, by contrast, knew he had to make up Ronaldo's shortfall. Click to continue reading...

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Behold the power of Sheepshead! Steven Lenhart of the Columbus Crew may have a head of hair like the back of a sheep, but his 2 goals last night to bring his team back from 0-2 down to Toluca in the CONCACAF Champions League were both works of beauty. See the power of Sheepshead build! Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez maintains that he did not see skipper Steven Gerrard produce any offensive gestures or hand signals during the match against Wigan Athletic, insisting he was not in a position to see the events that unfolded on the pitch.
In a match that saw the Reds produce a lacklustre performance, a lone strike from Hugo Rodallega was enough to give the Latics a major boost in their battle against relegation. Click to continue reading...

The Independent has a great article on Ferguson, Beckham and what makes us better than other clubs.

The Guardian's gallery looks at United vs the Glazers.

Despite what The Daily Mail thinks, there won't be empty seats of AC Milan game.

John Terry finally says sorry to Wayne Bridge on YouTube.

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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wants to make sure his spot in the Rafa Benitez' starting XI is secure before he inks a new deal with his hometown team, according to the Daily Mail.
The 32-year-old centre-back, who has performed well while filling in at right back for the injured Glen Johnson, has one year left on his current deal. Click to continue reading...

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Multiple media outlets in England are reporting that Chelsea is targeting U.S. national team star Landon Donovan as a summer replacement for midfielder Joe Cole, who is rumored to be heading to Manchester United on a free transfer.

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Multiple media outlets in England are reporting that Chelsea is targeting U.S. national team star Landon Donovan as a summer replacement for midfielder Joe Cole, who is rumored to be heading to Manchester United on a free transfer.

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"I just don't think he's got a football brain and he's going to have problems. Let's be honest, good defenders would catch him offside every time. I just don't know whether he studies the game, learns the game, or what.

Chris Waddle (March 2nd)

"I believe he has not only a football brain but he has a brain"

Arsene Wenger (March 5th)

<Laughing last> "Ha Ha Ha"

Theo Walcott (March 7th)

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Whose opinions are you more likely to take; a man who has proven time and again that he is a scary and possibly the best judge of young talent in the world, or a man who has a problem with a penalty (whether he is taking them or talking them)?

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that his side cannot afford to slip up any more than they have already this season, if they are to achieve a run in the Champions League next season.
The Reds' top-four credentials have been called into question this term, with evidence in the form of a tight race for fourth place along with Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Manchester City. Click to continue reading...

Europe The Capello conundrums: scores yet to be settled -- from The Independent's Sam Wallace: Some positions are better served than others. Michael Owen ruled out for rest of season -- from BBC Sport: "I am determined to come back at the start of next season in peak condition." Joe Cole: Depressing decline of the fallen wonder kid -- from The Daily Mail's Matt Lawton: Which, if one considers how effective Cole has proved for. Click to continue reading...

The Times claims the Red Knights have raised £1.5b.

F365 reviews the media reaction to Owen's injury.

Red Cafe talks to Duncan Drasdo on the podcast (although you'll have to listen to a 20 minute mundane chat to get to it!)

Sky News has some more information on the latest takeover talk.

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Mark Ogden writes for The Telegraph about our protests putting Liverpool's to shame.

Studs Up makes fun of the Red Knights.

The Belfast Telegraph is full of praise for Corry Evans.

United Rant talks about effect of increased MUST membership.

The Daily Mail looks at the costly mistake made by Chris Smalling in the England U21 defeat against Greece.

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Peter Crouch came off the bench last night to give England victory over Egypt. Two second half goals took the Tottenham striker's England tally to 20 in 37 games. More importantly, the first gave England a springboard for success in a World Cup warm up which had threatened to go the way of a skillful Egyptian side. Click to continue reading...

The Guardian has a nice interview with Rio Ferdinand.

View From Tier 3 asks can our fans revolutionise football.

Studs Up pokes fun at Terry and Bellamy.

The Daily Mail looks at which players have recovered from broken legs.

The Guardian shows just how religious Italian football can be.

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The Guardian looks in to who the Red Knights are.

Football365 talks about the ref's cup final performance.

Kickette responds to our cup final victory.

The Daily Mail shows world football's rich list.

The Times reckons Sepp Blatter is going to bin the offside rule.

A Different League has listed us in the nominations for top United blog.

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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas knows exactly what is missing in the Arsenal forward line: Wayne Rooney. Speaking in Piers Morgan's column in the Daily Mail, the Spaniard was answering some questions with one of them ... Click to continue reading...

Aaron Ramsey's horrific injury has stirred up emotions everywhere this weekend, and the way it is being reported is dividing the nation. Some are looking into the wider issue of the supposed 'coincidence' that the team who opposition are encouraged to 'get stuck into' are the ones suffering a series of career-threatening injuries.

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What a day yesterday was, I don't know about you guys and gals, but seeing all the replays of the horrid injury to Aaron Ramsey was just sickening and hard on the eyes.

So much so, it didn't take long for me to close the newspaper and not look at any more videos or pictures, all I waited for and was despearte to hear was Arsenal make a statement, so yesterday afternoon it was good to read that Aaron's operation was a success after surgery on a fractured fibula and tibia.

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The Times has a nice article on Darren Fletcher.

The Mirror says Martin O'Neil has ruled himself out of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Guardian is full of praise for Wayne Rooney.

Vote on The Spoiler over who will win the League Cup today.

The Chelsea Blog is not happy with the fans who booed Wayne Bridge.

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez became embroiled in a bizarre pre-match press conference when Romanian journalists appeared to berate the Spaniard over his weight, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
The Reds boss was fielding questions relating to the club's concluding Europa League tie with Unirea Urziceni, yet reporters from Romania sought to get a rise out of the unswervingly diplomatic Benitez. Click to continue reading...

The question of who captains England at the World Cup remains unresolved following the news that Steven Gerrard is to deputise for Rio Ferdinand in the forthcoming Egypt friendly. Am I the only England fan asking: how long can this go on?
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Former England boss Glenn Hoddle
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Late Tuesday night news began to spread in the English press regarding the possibility of former national team coach Glenn Hoddle's flight to Nigeria to become the coach of the Super Eagles.
According to the Daily Mail, Hoddle would look at this job as "short term" as he currently is running a youth academy in Jerez, Spain. Click to continue reading...

After a thoroughly scuffed bid thus far, a boost is certainly in order. First Jack Warner gets his undergarments in a bunch, then Sir David Richards quit the board unexpectedly, leaving the bid looking foolish and disorganized. So even though England would be a great place for the World Cup (it has the infrastructure, stadiums, and football culture) it's left firmly in doubt whether we could garner enough votes.

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In Behind looks at why AC Milan won't beat United.

The Times looks at the future of Dimitar Berbatov.

Birmingham blog, Joys and Sorrows, is a fan of Wayne Rooney.

The Daily Mail reckons Barca want John O'Shea.

The Chelsea Blog looks at Rafa's latest rant.

Monkey Mag has Ashley Cole as their Twat of the Week.

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Oliver Kay writes for The Times about Ferguson's correct decision to sell Beckham.

The Guardian has an interesting article on Eric Harrison.

The Daily Mail doesn't think AC Milan will pose much of a problem.

Red Rants previews tomorrow's game against Milan.

The Chelsea Blog looks at the impact of the media on England's World Cup chances.

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The Daily Mail reports on a row between David Gill and a fan.

Off The Post has a ticket for the United vs West Ham to give away.

The Times says Rooney needs to improve his big game goal ratio.

Rossobianchi looks at the own goal issue.

The Big Time blog writes with Glazer specs.

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It looks like Fox, and not their cable channel FX will show the UEFA Champions League final on Sat May 22. Wow.
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A very big night for almost all the Americans in England as LD & Timmay beat Chelsea, Spector beats Birmingham, Friedel draws with Man U and Hahnemann beats Tottenham. Click to continue reading...

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I had a thought last night that all these injuries to Team USA members right now is actually a good thing. This means that when it comes time for the big games in South Africa all of our players will be rested, repaired and ready to go, while other countries will feel their injuries at the wrong time. Click to continue reading...

I'll have that second promised Top 5 List tomorrow, our regular window closing "Shrewdness Awards" (so to speak)...#1 - The Daily Mail offers a nice feature on Hull striker Jozy Altidore and his efforts to help Haiti.Meanwhile, Jozy makes the Soccernet Team of the Week for the second straight time and is joined by fellow American, Brad Friedel of Aston Villa. Click to continue reading...

If Jozy Altidore's goal is the tipping point to a rich vein of form for Hull, then Wednesday is the chance to keep it going. His well-worked goal in Saturday's win against Manchester City was another positive step for the 20-year-old, and with a visit to Blackburn on the schedule, Altidore will be itching to score once again.

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Today's international fixture list includes some big ones in the English Premier League, the Coupe de France and Copa Libertadores, among others. Man City hosts Bolton Wanderers in a battle between a team looking to crack the top 4 and a team fighting to stay above the relegation zone. Other relegation battlers are on the field today as Portsmouth hosts Sunderland, Wigan hosts Stoke and Fulham hosts Burnley. Click to continue reading...

If Jozy Altidore's goal is the tipping point to a rich vein of form for Hull, then Wednesday is the chance to keep it going. His well-worked goal in Saturday's win against Manchester City was another positive step for the 20-year-old, and with a visit to Blackburn on the schedule, Altidore will be itching to score once again.

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Jozy Altidore is beginning to blossom as a striker in the English Premier League, but it is easy to forget that he has been doing so despite dealing with the emotional toll of the earthquake disaster in Haiti.

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Martin Samuel writes for The Daily Mail about holding off judgement on Rio Ferdinand.

The Guardian talks about the two horse race.

Between The Lines sees the error of their ways in regards to Nani.

Soccerlens talks about the Shakhtar Syndrome.

Studs Up takes the piss out of Wenger.

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