Robin Van Persie scarcely needs to endear himself to Manchester United supporters. His goalscoring record since his summer switch from Arsenal has ensured he's already beloved at Old Trafford. But just in case there was any doubt, he burst into a rendition of Glory, Glory Man United at the club's Christmas party, which was held [.
There is little doubt that anything which can improve the technical skills of young English
footballers at youth level is something to be welcomed, and thus the announcement that Arsenal and
Chelsea will be joining up with the NextGen series this year is encouraging news for fans of the
England team.
10 Ways in which football (and Arsenal) are changing.
By Tony Attwood
Beyond any doubt Arsenal have now changed their tactics in order to face the New Football. The
problems of last summer were not just seen through, but rather they were the basis on which
discussions were held, matters were raised, processes refined.
What If... Speculation, depending on how optimistic it is, can be painful for football fans. The
anxiety, hopes, and expectations hang around the neck like an anvil if there is a high level of
doubt involved. Doubts cause some fans to become restless, frustrated and angry. This is
understandable...fans have reason to be disgruntled with [.
Walcott in contract discussions by AH Theo Walcott has admitted that the club are having on-going
talks with his agent about a contract renewal. Like Robin Van Persie, the Englishman only has 1
year left on his contract and Walcott's future has been a doubt up till now. I recently said in one
of my [.
Newcastle target Vurnon Anita of Ajax wants to meet with Ajax Director of Football Marc Overmars,
the former Ajax and Arsenal star winger, to sort out his future. Vurnon Anita keen to jouinÂ
Newcastle or so it seems There's little doubt that since the 23 year-old heard about Newcastle'sÂ
interest, and had a ÂŁ5M offer turned down a few weeks ago, [.
There is a lot young footballers must learn, especially coming up at a big club in a big city
like Atletico Madrid, but one lesson that should go without saying is not to shop in your local
rival's club store. And if you do, just don't stop to take pictures while you're still inside
it.
Highly touted 17-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder Oliver Torres did both of those things when
he stopped by the Santiago Bernabeu to buy a pair of boots at the Real Madrid shop days after
making his first team debut for Atletico.
While fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona are happy with the current state of Spanish football,
fans and players are of the other La Liga sides are not so enthused. Does any doubt that the title
race will once again be a two team race and that the rest of the league is playing for third
place?
There's never been much doubt of Haris Vuckic's ability since he arrived at Newcastle inÂ
January of 2009 from NK Domžale, but he needs to toughen up a bit, and his positional play also
needs to improve, but he showed last night what an exciting player he could become, with a
wonderful game winning goal for the Magpies after [.
Chelsea v Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge is subject to a pitch inspection. Looks like the
Cockneys have better drainage than the makes though. Update to come.
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There's little doubt that Hatem Ben Arfa is one of the most popular players at Newcastle, and
the Frenchman seems to know that too, and he is well aware the fans just love him to bits, and he
seems to return that affection, as he has often said he just loves playing for Newcastle inÂ
front of their famous fanatical fans.
There's not doubt that Ben Arfa is behind the rest of his team mates in terms of physical fitness
at the moment, and after the game last night Alan Pardew seemed to doubt whether he would be
ready for the game at Tottenham, a week on Saturday. Ben Arfa in action last night at Hartlepool
United The mercurial French International has [.
Come on Chelsea fans I want to hear from as many as possible on this. With no disrespect to Wigan
or Reading, Newcastle is our first of the bigger games this season especially as we still have what
happened at the Bridge towards the end of last season fresh in our minds.
Chelsea have started with two wins from two and will be looking to take another three points
against Alan Pardew's good Newcastle side and as we all know, this is far from being a home banker!
Come on Chelsea fans I want to hear from as many as possible on this. With no disrespect to Wigan
or Reading, Newcastle is our first of the bigger games this season especially as we still have what
happened at the Bridge towards the end of last season fresh in our minds.
Chelsea have started with two wins from two and will be looking to take another three points
against Alan Pardew's good Newcastle side and as we all know, this is far from being a home banker!
Fernando Torres has had to get used to the pressure of his price tag and the constant scrutiny of
the press and media about his performances ever since he signed for Chelsea. Now that Didier Drogba
has gone, there are already stories about Chelsea "lacking" firepower this season but today
Fernando Torres has a chance to start the season on a high and begin to answer all those critics
with goals against City at Villa Park.
Romelu Lukaku yesterday signed a deal with West Brom on loan for this coming season and immediately
spoke of playing first team football. He said:
'I'm very excited. After last season, where I was able to adjust and prepare for this
season, I can't wait to start at West Brom.
It's very important because, like Chelsea, West Brom play in the Premier League, but it will also
be a good learning school for me where I need to work hard with the players around me.
As Liverpool fans, we're pretty used to promises that are never quite fulfilled. Take Rafael
Benitez's top four pledge in 2010 and the ongoing stadium saga to name just a few. However, if our
current skipper and surely one of our greatest players of all time says we are to finish in the top
four, it carries something different.
When the news broke that Chelsea had signed Marko Marin, I will be honest, I have never heard of
him. Bearing in mind I do not really have the time to follow the other major leagues around the
world and due to hardly being able to play Football Manager as religiously as I used to, Marin was
someone I was unaware of.
Arsenalinsider got the chance to pose some questions to Martin Keown.
Question: Would you like to coach at Arsenal?
Keown: Wow! I think every former player that you'd speak to right now would
love the opportunity to work with the current group of players that they've got.
It's been a fraught and sometimes farcical week in Scottish football, as the authorities in the
SFA and SPL have been scrabbling desparately to find a solution to the Rangers problem, in the face
of staunch supporter opposition that they seem not to have anticipated. It culminated in
yesterday's SPL meeting, at which Rangers were, as expected, denied their application to transfer
their share to a new company.
A spiritualists rightfulnesses ramp-forth and potential depriving of claims could forestall Rangers
gaining Scottish Football Association rank.
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The rumors have been around for a little while now that former Barcelona B defender, Oriol Rosell
was signing with Sporting Kansas City. He'd trialed with the team earlier this year, then was
released from his contract with Barca B with a deal in MLS being on the table. That led to the news
in Spain that Sporting was the MLS target.
Sad news yesterday to hear that Ledley King had retired from professional football, he was an
immense defender when he was fully fit and its such a shame that he was so troubled with injuries
throughout his career without a doubt he would have been a first choice defender for England
too.
In memory of his footballing ability we've added a video below of perhaps his best tackle ever,
on Arjen Robben, back in 2006.
Following four days of testimonies and arguments, England and Chelsea centerback John Terry was
found not guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, putting end to a saga that has been carrying
on since the initial incident last October.
Terry was facing a maximum punishment of a ÂŁ2,500 fine (along with the stigma of being found
guilty of racial abuse), but instead walks away a free man after not enough evidence was presented
to show that Terry purposefully abused the Queens Park Rangers defender.
Here's something: The Two Unfortunates has a piece on Wycombe Wanderers managers, and of course
this little group contains one Lawrie Sanchez:
"Part-Mafioso, part Churchillian leader, Lawrie's astonishing assuredness throughout the run was
hugely inspiring to players and fans – he never for a second seemed in doubt that we could win
the whole damned thing"
A lot of Fulham fans didn't like the cut of Sanchez's jib.
Here's something: The Two Unfortunates has a piece on Wycombe Wanderers managers, and of course
this little group contains one Lawrie Sanchez:
"Part-Mafioso, part Churchillian leader, Lawrie's astonishing assuredness throughout the run was
hugely inspiring to players and fans – he never for a second seemed in doubt that we could win
the whole damned thing"
A lot of Fulham fans didn't like the cut of Sanchez's jib.
Brendan Rodgers has cast further doubt on Andy Carroll's Liverpool future, after the boss
admitting that he would consider letting striker Andy Carroll go out on loan
"It's something I would have to look at, I have to be honest," Reds boss Rodgers said when asked
if Carroll could be heading for the exit door.
Despite Clint Dempsey setting a new U.S. World Cup qualifying record for fastest goal, the U.S.
still lost to Jamaica for the first time ever on Friday, making their qualification efforts a bit
more difficult. Sitting third, though even with Guatemala on points, in CONCACAF Group A after the
loss to Jamaica has caused a bit of doubt to creep in for some U.
Without doubt Persib are one of the best supported clubs in the country. Yet they have woefully
lacked a decent stadium to show off in front of their fans. Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung only holds
about 22,000 while Jalak Harapat Stadium out in Soreang holds about 35,000 but is a bastard to get
to and from.
When FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman brought Brek Shea off the field in the 86th minute of
Sunday's 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC, many of those in attendance at FC Dallas Stadium and
watching on TV were a bit perplexed. They wondered why Hyndman would bring off one of his top
attacking players in what was still a 1-1 tie but a match where the final outcome remained very
much in doubt.
A crowd of 329 people turned out at Treyew Road yesterday afternoon to see Truro City beat
Boreham Wood by two goals to nil in the Blue Square Bet South, but it seems unlikely that events on
the pitch made for too much of the discussion amongst the clubs supporters. As has seemed to
frequently been the case over the last year or so, goings-on in the boardroom have been hogging the
headlines at this particular club, with Fridays announcement that it is to enter into
administration throwing the future of Cornwalls most successful non-league club into doubt.
Welcome to Saturday and a quick Saturday round-up.
The only extra team news from yesterday is that Wojciech Szczesny is a 'slight' doubt but
'should be ok', according to the boss. Which is still a bit scary considering who tomorrow's
opposition are. It would be reasonable to say that SZCZ is more dominant in his area than the
alternatives (Fabianski is fit again, by the way), so fingers crossed there's nothing too badly
wrong with him.
For all the Carlos Tevez fans here is a great video compilation of the star footballer, all set
to some nice music by Emeli Sande song title title is Heaven. Carlos Teves the Argentinian striker
is without a doubt a very skilled player but he does seem to surround himself with some
controversy, so lets forget all that and just enjoy some of his skills, highlights and some great
music.
Tottenham's new signing Jan Vertonghen has spoken to the media today and said that he is ready
to fight for his place in the centre of the Spurs defence. Jan finally arrived at the club after a
lengthy transfer process from Ajax and has slotted in for the most part alongside Michael Dawson in
pre-season.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — They call Shakira Duncan "S-Money" and Tina Murray "T-Money." Should it be
"M-Money" for Mia Persson?The Swedish midfielder punctuated a superb performance Sunday with two
goals as the Gulf Coast Texans outclassed a weary, shorthanded Aztec MA side on their home field to
claim their first Women's Premier Soccer League championship.
TopDrawerSoccer.com has released their list of Ten Freshmen to watch in Women's Soccer.
Making the list where University of Virginia F Makenzy Doniak and Virginia Tech
MF/D Ashley Meier.
F Makenzy Doniak, Virginia
Seven starters are returning for Virginia, and the addition of an explosive player like Doniak is
going to help the program maintain its high level.
With the recent run of good form under interim head coach John Hackworth, talks have re-emerged
of the possibility of the Philadelphia Union making the playoffs. However, there may be some doubt
in the back of people's mind that the poor run of form under the now departed Peter Nowak may have
put the Union in too big of a hole to bounce back.
