Unfortunately, not fun items...I've been told, for now, Ricardo Clark's Danish interest seems to have dissapated. His salary seems to be an issue at times, with this being one of them. I'm not sure what's next for him. Just when it appeared ex-Crew free agent midfielder Kevin Burns was set to be signed by Danish second flight side Blokhuis, there has come a annoying snag we'll talk about a little

A few notes from around the club today, including the signing of another young talent (as seen below).

Window shopping

Mikel to be fit for Saturday, Lampard likely
• After some seven weeks on the shelf, John Obi Mikel is finally ready to resurface.

Images: EkstraBladet.dk.

Top of the morning to ya, Kickettes!

Hope you had a nice weekend filled with treats of the alcoholic and 'baller varieties.

Saturday

- Nicklas Bendtner brought his two favourite females a pet snake and his rumoured new girlfriend to the launch of "NB Jewellery" where his first collection, "N3," was presented.

You didn't actually think I'd shut my yap just because some windows closed, did you?I can report that Ryan Nelsen was considering a return to D.C. United when Tottenham swopped in at the last minute. I can also tell you he still plans to come back to the Red-and-Black. There should be a full report up at MLSS before long.

And we are back...

Since the last post, I have found a new job and gotten twins so there has been a lot to do. In between changing diapers and walking a baby-carriage, I have found a moment to update the dear readers of this blog.

Lets start with the national team. Since beating the Netherlands to make it to the Euro 2012 endgame, we have been absolutely piss awful.

As in summer, there will soon be a transfer deadline ticker over at MLSS, which I'll be stocking with as much scene-setting and deal-clinching as we can find.Since that won't begin for an hour or so, let's kick off the day with a couple bits. First off, it now seems Charlie Davies will be remaining at Sochaux.

Image: Sporten.dk.

This is Missé Beqiri and these are her extremely not safe for work "girls". We're particularly impressed by her ability to smoke a cigarette with one hand and no bra.

If those perky things didnt get your attention maybe this will: she's a Swedish model who is said to be dating Manchester United's Danish backdoor bad boy keeper, Anders Lindegaard.

Another major component of the Revolution attack will not be returning this year, as Danish newspaper Jydske Vestkysten is reporting that Rajko Lekic has signed a six-month contract with Lyngby. Terms of the deal will reportedly be published on Monday.

Lekic is the second Revolution striker this month to take his services elsewhere.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to get Danish defender Jores Okore. Jores Okore top 19 year-old Danish center-back The 19 year-old was born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, and he moved to Denmark with his family at the age of 3, and the center-back now plays for Danish club FC Nordsjælland based in [.

You all know how much I hate fake "reports" about transfers, so let's just bat one down for good. I have fully confirmed that AGF Aarhus is not the SAS Liga team interested in Charlie Davies, something I've been trying to do almost since whatever Danish tabloid that started the rumour first aired it.

Carlsberg announced that it has today appointed Peter Schmeichel, legendary former goalkeeper for Denmark and Manchester United, as its global ambassador for the duration of the brand's UEFA EURO 2012™ campaign

Let's get this out of the way right at the beginning: Christian Sivebaek sees himself as a wide midfielder. During our relatively brief conversation, the 6-foot-3, soon-to-be 24-year-old made that point abundantly clear. Sivebaek said he could play on the right or on the left, but indicated he's never played as a central midfielder and left little doubt that he felt his skills were being wasted as a right back.

The USA has an all-time record of 2-0-1 in matches played in Arizona. In addition to the 2-0 win against Mexico on Feb. 7, 2007, the U.S. played in two matches in the early 1990s at Sun Devil Stadium. The U.S. played to a 2-2 draw against Denmark on Jan. 30, 1993, and a 2-1 win against Norway on Jan.

Former Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura took part in a live stunt on Japanese TV show where he had to try to curl the ball into a moving bus... Nakamura, who is still playing at 34 for his first professional side Yokohama F. Marinos, launched this absolutely fantastic effort from an alleyway, where he needed mirrors [.

Liverpool's recent 0-0 draw with Stoke was a definite lowlight of the season so far, and Danish stopper Tomas Sorenson admits that getting the result was a lot easier than he expected it to be.Sorenson - who hopes to to be Denmark's number 1 in this summer's European Championship, told The Sentinel:"Compared to the first year where it was the Alamo, this was a lot more comfortable.

What's say, since it's TGIF, we make it a treble?After two rejected bids, it appears as though Sochaux have given up on getting Mo Edu. Two sources from different worlds have told me they are about to sign Plan B for that defensive midfield role instead.That out of the way, let's survey what's left. Edu still has interest, but I can confirm there are no other offers at this time.

Danish wonderkid Lucas Andersen could be on his way out of Aalborg in the winter transfer window, with Liverpool keen on a move for the teenager.
The highly rated youngster made his official first team debut for Aalborg in March 2011 at the tender age of 16, and has since developed into an important member of Aab's squad.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed Brazil's playing schedule for the first six months of June 2012. The South Americans will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Switzerland on February 28th. On May 26th they fly to Hamburg to play Denmark. 30th or 31st will see Brazil against the USA in Boston or Washington.

Couple of pieces I found on the web.

First, our friends at New England Soccer Today reports that Milton Caraglio has signed with a Chilean club, C. S. D. Rangers. Here is the link: http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=8201

This is a definite weakening of an area which was not a strong point last year.

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has controversially claimed that Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is not playing at a level that befits his prodigious talents.Olsen, who will lead Denmark in the European Championships next year, believes that Agger is playing the best football of his career:"Currently, we are seeing Agger at his best, and it is because he is fit and has recovered from his injuries.

The Seattle Sounders appear to be hitting the international market during transfer season yet again.

After officially announcing the acquisition of Swedish right back Adam Johannson on Thursday, the Sounders are reportedly close to signing Danish winger Christian Sivebaek, a player general manager Adrian Hanauer told the Seattle Times that the Sounders are "very interested" in acquiring.

It appears the Seattle Sounders have made their first move toward filling their hole at right back, signing Swedish defender Adam Johansson, according to this article in the Gothenburg Post. Erik Friberg first alluded to the signing with a tweet in which he said: "Congratulations Sounders for your new Sweeede.

As I sorted out my goodies satchel for today's offering, it occurred to me suddenly that I forgot to drop one yesterday. Thus, I owe two in this post. And so it will be done.First, I am going to corroborate/elaborate on a report from the always fine Columbus Dispatch's Adam Jardy. I often come to knock things down, this time I'm here to tell you the Crew beat writer has everything

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised Jamie Carragher's influence on central defensive pairing Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel after a solid beginning to the season.
In 16 league matches this season, Liverpool have conceded just 13 goals, better than any other team in the Premier League, with Agger and Skrtel starting a combined total of 25 fixtures.

Name: Mikkel Beck In his 1990s prime for: Middlesbrough, Derby County Lowdown: A striker who was unfortunately known for not being very good in English football, Beck moved to Middlesbrough from Fortuna Koln after Euro 96, a tournament in which he had played two games for Denmark. Joining ‘Boro in 1996, the club were relegated [.

Nigerian defender Festus Baise scored a scorpion kick and perhaps the greatest ever own goal during Sun Hei SC's 3-2 defeat to Citizen AA in the Hong Kong first division. Is this the finest ever goal you will see? That is, the finest ever OWN goal you will see? Poor Festus Baise. The nippy Nigerian's [.

Don't be misled, people. Despite Marco Borriello's innovative approach to legwear, Roma's Christmas party was not fancy dress. Luckily, other players performed marginally better in the fash stakes, as you can see here. Image via tumblr.

The party spirit has certainly overwhelmed Marco Borriello in this photo, and we must confess to spending a little too much time practicing for our own 'do this week, too.

Another top striker considering skipping MLS for the prizes in Europe? It sure seems that way. According to Soccer By Ives, Akron sophomore Darren Mattocks is considering to pass on the proposed Generation adidas deal that the league is offering him to go to Europe.

The Jamaican-born striker is said to be fielding offers from clubs in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Liverpool have lost out on many great players over the years for a variety of reasons but there is one player most fans - including Daniel Agger - would would've loved to have seen at Anfield.Agger has been in great form for Liverpool recently, and if he could choose one player to come to Anfield, who would it?

Euro 2012 Gear - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The 14th European Championship for teams sanctioned by the UEFA is scheduled to be played between 8th June and 1st July 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

Spain are the current holders of the cup they defeated Germany in the final in Austria / Switzerland version of the tournament in 2008.

Euro 2012 Gear - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The 14th European Championship for teams sanctioned by the UEFA is scheduled to be played between 8th June and 1st July 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

Spain are the current holders of the cup they defeated Germany in the final in Austria / Switzerland version of the tournament in 2008.

Luck wasn't on our side now for the second straight major tournament as Portugal has been doomed to the Group of Death once again in Group B alongside Netherlands, Germany, and fucking Denmark, AGAIN. Not to mention the toughest group stage ever in the Euro's statistically (all teams in [read more]

The 2012 EURO's are slowly approaching, and just yesterday the groups for the initial stages of the tournament were drawn. Below are the resulting groups of the draw:


Group A
Poland, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic
Group B
Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Portugal


Group C
Spain, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Croatia


Group D
Ukraine, Sweden, France, England
As for just about every international tournament, a group of death naturally formed.

1. It could definitely have been worse for England. Far, far worse. Yet the caution about our prospects against the likes of the Ukraine and Sweden is reassuring. 2. England v France at the European Championships just won't be the same without a vomiting Zinedine Zidane. 3. Spain, Italy and the Republic of Ireland make [.

The groups are as follows:Group A:PolandGreeceCzech RepublicRussiaNot the most scary group for the Polish hosts, but one should also look out for the Russians.Group B:GermanyNetherlandsDenmarkPortugalSurely the group of death! Germany and Netherlands nevertheless remain favorites to win the group and the tournament, while Denmark and Portugal will be looking to make a surprise.

The draw for the 2012 European Championships were drawn today in Kiev in what was the most boring and complicated draw I ever saw. Group D is definitely the Group of Death, with Germany,Holland,Denmark and Portugal to fight it out for supremacy, While England's Group looks easier than usual with Ukraine, Sweden and France in Group D, the Rep.

Good draw for England in the Euro 2012 as they have been drawn against Ukraine, France and Sweden. It is by now way an easy group for England, but considering who England could have been drawn against, Fabio Capello cannot be too upset.

In every tournament there is a proverbial "Group of Death" and Euro 2012 is no exception.

The draw for the 2012 UEFA European Championship, to be held in Poland and Ukraine from 8th June – 1st July next year, has been made in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv this evening. Sixteen nations will contest this competition for the last time before the next tournament, to be held in France in 2016, will see an increase in the number of finals entrants to 24.

The Full draw for Euro 2012 has been made with England being drawn in Group D alongside hosts Ukraine, Sweden and France. The full draw is as follows: Elsewhere, World Cup runners-up Holland will face-off against joint favourites Germany, Denmark and Portugal in the dreaded 'Group of Death', whilst Spain take on the Republic of [.

The draw for this upcoming summer's Euro 2012 tournament is set to go in Kiev, Ukraine, with 16 teams eager to find out who they'll be competing against for the continent's championship. With co-hosts Poland and Ukraine placed in the first pot, there's bound to be some treacherous group pairings for some of the world's top teams.