Playing tiki-taka with the interwebs Gareth Bale and an in-house Tottenham journalist discover "Spurs perspective" is quite tricky to say [101GG] Ex-Chelsea midfielder Deco has failed a drugs test in Brazil [Guardian] Borussia Dortmund's chairman spent the closing stages of last night's match against Real Madrid locked in a toilet [Independent] Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan [.
Reading defender Alex Pearce is reportedly edging ever closer to a move to Liverpool, as he continues to ignore contract discussions at the Madejski Stadium. The Republic of Ireland international's deal at Reading expires in the summer, and while he has been offered a new contract, the Daily Star has reported 24-year-old is yet to commit as he hopes to join up with former boss Brendan Rodgers at Anfield.
Earlier in the season, Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness labelled Carlos Tevez a 'disgrace to
football', and then, after Mario Balotelli's red card at Anfield, he accused the Italian of being
an 'unreliable passenger'. Clearly, Souness doesn't like some of Manchester City's players (!
Frank Lampard's preference is to make a summer move to Manchester United when his Chelsea contract expires, according to the Daily Star. The reports follow suggestions that Chelsea had yesterdat performed a U-turn on their decision to move Lampard on and offered the England midfielder a new deal. That talk of a new deal is [.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping to bring a number of new faces to the squad over the
summer months and is believed to be interested in signing Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge.
The former Manchester City striker started the season in superb form but struggled towards the back
end of the campaign as his chances in the first team became more limited.
With the Blues current performances in the league, many are writing them off in tonight's
Champions League knockout stage first leg fixture against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo.
Truth be said, Chelsea have a mountain to climb in Italy tonight and if reports doing the rounds
stating that AVB will start Torres are true, i would urge all Chelsea fans to expect another
disappointing outcome.
With the Blues current performances in the league, many are writing them off in tonight's
Champions League knockout stage first leg fixture against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo.
Truth be said, Chelsea have a mountain to climb in Italy tonight and if reports doing the rounds
stating that AVB will start Torres are true, i would urge all Chelsea fans to expect another
disappointing outcome.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has remained firm on his stance regarding disillusioned star Theo Walcott. The young English international has reportedly demanded a significant pay rise at the Emirates, and with talks of a possible transfer away the club remains steadfast in their approach.
"We have got our general overall wage structure and we are not prepared to break it for anybody," Hill-Wood told the Daily Star.
Glen Johnson says Brendan Rodgers has made his philosophy clear to the Liverpool players and he has
backed the manager to be successful in time.
The Reds have made a disappointing start to the new season under Rodgers, picking up just one point
from their opening three Premier League matches.
Rodgers was appointed earlier in the summer after building a reputation with Swansea, and Johnson
has called for patience as a long-term project develops.
Charlie Adam insists Liverpool must 'change their own luck' this term as they look to put last
season's disappointment behind them.
The Reds finished eighth in the Premier League last term - their lowest finish in 18 years.
Midfielder Adam believes bad luck played its part in their poor campaign and is determined they can
come back stronger this season under new boss Brendan Rodgers.
According to the Daily Star, Manchester United and Arsenal are both lining up potential
bids for Newcastle United superstar Demba Ba. The Senegalese striker has been in blistering form
since arriving in England, and his contract has a release clause of just £7.5 million, a price
which fits the budget of both Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has reportedly identified a host of targets for a summer
spending spree that will get his Anfield reign off to an exciting start.
The Northern Irishman is ready to return to former club Swansea in order to bring in Joe Allen for
£10 million, while Gylfi Sigurdsson - whom he had on loan at the Liberty Stadium last season - is
a £6 million target.
Newly promoted Reading are ready to launch an ambitious move for Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole who
has spent the last season on-loan at French outfit Lille.
The former Chelsea midfielder still has two years left on his contract at Liverpool but his future
is certainly up in the air after the owners of the club made the decision to part company with
Kenny Dalglish.
WAGs who aren't attached to this story attend the Cricket Christmas party, Liverpool, UK.
08/12/2010. Image:Â BIGPICTURESPHOTO.COM.
Manchester United, Man City, Liverpool and Everton WAGs have beef with Jennifer Thompson of
Mario Balotelli and Wayne Rooney tell-all fame and nouveau riche glory.
Chelsea's manager, Andre Villas-Boas, revealed an interesting statement regarding his current
managerial experience at Stamford Bridge, stating that he is actually not really stamping his
authority in the dressing room.
Villas-Boas revealed that unlike some manager who can be a sort of dictator with his players,
the former Fc Porto tactician admitted that he is having a different path by becoming more of
democratic person.
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is set to seal his first major signing in the January transfer
window after reportedly submitting a £15 million bid for Udinese's versatile Chilean Mauricio
Isla.
Isla, 23, can play in a variety of positions up front and also in the back, offering the Reds a
plethora of strengths all over the park.
Following a string of impressive performances, the Daily Star is suggesting that
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is lining up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick
Tiote. The Ivorian has been an integral figure in the heart of Newcastle's midfield, and Mancini is
insistent that City's billionaire owners keep the check book open.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott's astronomical contract demands could lead to him move to one of The
Gunners' Premier League rivals, according to The Daily Star.
The England international is requesting a new four-year deal worth £85,000 a week.
The likes of Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly being alerted with Arsenal so far stalling over
completing a deal.
Newcastle are again being linked today with young 19 year-old striker Moussa Konate of Senegal, who
was a standout for his side at the Olympic Games. Moussa Kanote could be brought in for peanuts The
news is in the Daily Star, and we suppose it's natural that with Newcastle having both Demba Ba and
[.
News in the Daily Star today that 23 year-old Reading midfielder Jem Karacan's contract talks have
stalled, and Newcastle may possibly be interested maybe, possibly there's at least a chance. . Jem
Karacan Reading's Turkish midfielder Newcastle are always on the lookout for a good deal, and they
are especially interested in [.
News in the Daily Star today that 23 year-old Reading midfielder Jem Karacan's contract talks have
stalled, and Newcastle may possibly be interested maybe, possibly there's at least a chance. . Jem
Karacan Reading's Turkish midfielder Newcastle are always on the lookout for a good deal, and they
are especially interested in [.
There is news coming through that Reading have won the race for Danny Simpson and to think we
didn't even know there was a race on to sign the Newcastle right-back. Danny Simpson - signed by
Reading? The Daily Star is even reporting that Reading will sign the 25 year-old NewcastleÂ
right-back on a three year [.
There is news today in the Daily Star, that Newcastle are interested in a 17 year-old youngster, Â
on Coventry City's books. Jordan Willis - has caught Newcastle's interest The player is 17 year-old
defender Jordan Willis. At the end of May Newcastle were linked with another top Coventry
youngster, 18 year-old midfielder Gael Bigirimana, who [.
The Daily Star today are linking Newcastle with PSV's Georginio Wijnaldum. Georginio Wijnaldum 21
year-old PSV central midfielder The 21 year-old has already played twice for the full Holland side,
 and he is currently one of the outstanding young talents in Holland. The Rotterdam-born  player
started his football career back in 2006 with Feyenoord,  but he [.
Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal will be signing a few
more players before the summer transfer window shuts close at the end of next month.
(Guardian)
The Gunners have already secured the signatures of strikers Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud
this summer and will likely have the injured midfield duo of Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby fully fit
before the start of the new season.
Peter Hill-Wood Makes His Point Of View by AH Peter Hill-Wood has told his Media Mouthpiece ‘The
Daily Star' that he is puzzled by the whole Van Persie situation. The Arsenal chairman said; "He is
a world-class player and we don't want to give him away, If he is determined to leave that is up
[...]
RVP Won't Stay Unless Arsenal Sign Quality Players
Robin van Persie has reportedly told Arsenal that he will sign
a new contract only if they can assure him that the team will end their trophy drought next year.
(The Daily Star)
The 28-year-old striker was Arsenal's best player in the recently concluded season and scored a
remarkable 37 goals for the Gunners in all competition.
Sagna Confident RVP Will Stay, Wants M'Vila Signed Too
Bacary Sagna is confident that Arsenal will be successful in
their attempts to secure captain Robin van Persie's long-term future and has urged
the club to also sign Rennes' defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila in the summer
transfer window.
Van Persie to Barcelona? Arsenal attacked by the media yet again Certain media outlets are
fabricating stories about Van Persie's status at Arsenal again. "Barcelona plan to use Cesc
Fabregas to convince former Arsenal team-mate Robin van Persie about a move to the Nou Camp. The
Daily Star Sunday says Barca will point out [.
It seems like anybody who's ever worn an Arsenal shirt is coming out of the woodwork these days to
give their opinion on what ails the club. Former Gunners Paul Merson and Stewart Robson are the
latest to chime in on the current state of affairs at Emirates Stadium and the performance of the
team and manager Arsene Wenger.
It seems like anybody who's ever worn an Arsenal shirt is coming out of the woodwork these days to
give their opinion on what ails the club. Former Gunners Paul Merson and Stewart Robson are the
latest to chime in on the current state of affairs at Emirates Stadium and the performance of the
team and manager Arsene Wenger.
England defender Phil Jagielka has revealed that he could've been playing in this summer's
tournament for a different nation: co-hosts Poland. The imposing center back has told reporters
that he never felt a close tie to his grandparent's home nation, but is surely excited to be
representing the Three Lions in this summer's tournament.
Kyle Walker has declared himself fit for the Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and the Ukraine just
two days after an injury scare seemed to put his participation in some doubt.
Kyle was withdrawn with an ankle problem in the second half of our 2-0 win over Fulham on Sunday
but it seems that the action was taken as a mere precaution on behalf of Harry Redknapp.
Without a fuss in Sunday's 2-0 win over Swansea City, Wayne Rooney strolled off, looking
resigned, and accepted his substitution. Manchester United were bringing on Dimitar Berbatov for
the last 10 minutes of a game that had already been won and just as Rooney was coming off, he
received a warm ovation.
Wayne Rooney must be shooting himself in the foot following revelations by escort girl turned
celebrity Jenny Thompson over their illicit affair. In a rare interview on Monday, Thompson was
quoted saying that Balotelli surpassed Rooney in 'every way'.
"Wayne may be the better footballer but when it comes to performance off the pitch Mario beats
him in every way.
Matt Smith's reward for grabbing a last-gasp equaliser for Oldham against Everton will be a fine. The substitute ignored a signed order from caretaker manager Tony Philliskirk that all Latics players must keep hold of the shirts after the match. The note above was placed in the Boundary Park tunnel ahead of the FA Cup [.
We have grown used to our tabloid newspapers writing garbage headlines, and so it is nice when they
are challenged by the subject of their rubbish. The front page of the Daily Star shouts out today:
Lineker: England team are losers But Lineker, hearing about the story last night, took to Twitter
to defend himself.
In the grand tradition of pop singers dating footballers, 2008 X Factor winner and
actual talented singer Alexandra Burke seems to be well and truly shacked up with Tottenham Hotspur
forward and dubious dater, Jermain Defoe.
Defoe's previous conquests include "models" Charlotte Mears, serial WAG Danielle Lloyd, and
Chantelle Houghton (who, if you squint hard, looks like a cheaper version of Alex Gerrard).
