You know what really stood out about the recently closed transfer window?  Not the brinksmanship, the complaints about tapping up, or even the idea of billion-dollar teams squabbling over a couple million pounds.  The one thing that really stood out to me was all the talk about "dream moves." It seemed like every high-profile star that [. Click to continue reading...

Why? Its a simple question and you can read the article on ESPN's website. What exactly are Ajax trying to accomplish? Are they going to build a team around Huntelaar so now all of a sudden they are refusing to sell their top players? What is the plan Marco Van Basten? Huntelaar is a great talent, but 40 million Euros buys a lot of young talent to build a squad around, which seems to be the direction that they are going after watching their moves on the transfer market. Click to continue reading...

After hundreds (at least) of news bits over the last few months, we're finally almost at the end of the summer transfer window. There's a lot yet to happen on the final day of the window, but I'm here to get you caught up on all of the latest signings and speculation. England So, [...] Click to continue reading...

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We're into the final weekend of the summer transfer window, and it's sure to be a wild weekend. Well, maybe. Whatever the case may be, I'm back to give you the latest transfer news and rumors, and there is something to report on with Dimitar Berbatov, but I don't know if it's what [...] Click to continue reading...

The UEFA Cup draw was held this morning with eighty teams still in the competition. Winners of the next round, held on September 18 and October 2, will advance to the group stage round. Dinamo Bucureşti will play NEC Nijmegen of the Eredivisie. I will be providing a review of AC Omonia Click to continue reading...

The 2008/09 UEFA Cup first round draw was conducted today with the first leg to be played on Thursday 18 September 2008 with the second leg to be played on Thursday 2 October 2008. Five days after the second legs the draw will be held for the group stage, the fixture dates for which are 23 [...] Click to continue reading...

The draw for the 08-09 Champions League group stages will take place today in Monaco to pick groups at random (I suppose the drama makes for good viewing on TV, eh). Soccerlens will cover the draw LIVE and give you the groups as they unfold. Also, we will get to see who wins the 2008 UEFA [...] Click to continue reading...

We're rapidly moving towards the end of the summer transfer window, and the mad dash to get deals done continues. Still waiting for news on a couple of big names, but there's plenty to report as is, so let's get to it, shall we? England The Sun says that Arsenal are interested in Feyenoord midfielder Jonathan [. Click to continue reading...

I'm back to give you another rundown of the latest transfer news and rumors from the world of football, and while I don't know what Dimitar Berbatov ate for breakfast, I do have plenty else for you, including a bit about who his current club are set to sign. England The Sun says that Chelsea [...] Click to continue reading...

We're one day closer to the end of the transfer window, and as expected, there's a mad dash by many to make moves happen before time runs out. So, let's get a move on and get started with today's transfer roundup. England Tottenham are reportedly set to make a £7m move for Colombian striker [...] Click to continue reading...

Something to read while Charlie bites you... What will happen in Florence this season? (Fiorentina Offside) Reflections on a very short World Cup qualifying campaign (Panama WCB) Angry with Arsene (Arsenole) The end of Fulhamerica? (Soccer by Ives) Guinness really is good for you (Gear Crave) Tad Christie - intenational homeless footballer (Knowledgeplex) Eredivisie predictions (Netherlands WCB) Click to continue reading...

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Marco van Basten, l'allenatore dell'Ajax, spera di trattenere Klaas Jan Huntelaar, che secondo i media è nel mirino di Real Madrid and Arsenal. L'ex centravanti rossonero ostenta tranquillità: "Non sono spaventato da queste voci, non ne so niente, ma posso dire che Klaas sta benissimo all'Ajax. Vogliamo finire la stagione con lui". Click to continue reading...

Secondo la rivista olandese Voetbal International Klaas Jan Huntelaar sarebbe diventato il primo obiettivo del Real Madrid che nei prossimi gironi formalizzareà all'Ajax un'offerta da 20 mln per l'attaccante. L'Ajax non vorrebbe cedere il giocatore, diventato capitano sotto la guida di Van bastan ma l'offerta merengues sarebbe irrinunciabile. Click to continue reading...

The rumours linking Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to Manchester United are doing rounds all year long and have been doing so ever since Ruud van Nistelrooy was rumoured to be leaving the club. This season they've linked Huntelaar to Real Madrid as well, presumably because people think Madrid are thinking of replacing RvN or at least getting [. Click to continue reading...

The Good Brazilians in London: Yeah yeah, Portsmouth ain't exactly on their level, but Big Boss is going to be mighty pleased this season with Luiz & Deco running the show at Stamford Bridge. See, money can buy happiness. HSV: Hamburger just lost their most bestest player and quite possibly the finest WAG in the Bundesliga, only [. Click to continue reading...

Il Manchester United non molla la presa per il giovane bomber olandese di proprietà dell'Ajax, Klaas Jan Huntelaar (25). I Red Devils si starebbero coprendo le spalle nel caso in cui dovesse naufragare la trattativa per il centravanti del Tottenham Dimitar Berbatov (27).

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I'm back to give you all the latest top transfer news headlines, and while there are no official signings to report today, there are several potential ones to report, along with some rumors as to who could be on the move and to where. England Blackburn have reportedly made a £9.5m bid for Valencia winger Joaquin. Click to continue reading...

An astonishing leaked interview with former England boss Steve "Umbrella" McClaren has made it clear to British football authorities that the man they entrusted with England's dismal Euro 2008 qualifying campaign was in fact a Dutch spy, sent in to sabotage English football. The interview (shown below) is thought to have been taken when McClaren was [. Click to continue reading...

There's not a great deal to report in today's transfer roundup, since it's Sunday, but with the Premier League season having kicked off, it's about as clear an indicator as the transfer window is getting closer and closer to its end. England Middlesbrough have completed the 3m signing of Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte. Click to continue reading...

Prima che ieri facesse impazzire la difesa degli azzurri di Casiraghi, Moussa Dembele (21), attaccante dell'AZ, era stato proposto alla Roma. In attesa di conoscere il futuro di Nery Castillo (24), ed alla luce dell'exploit di ieri, la Roma ha deciso di non perderlo d'occhio.

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Several articles of interest re football finances in general; not re QPR, specific.

Paul Wilson/Guardian Blog - first-class average but Championship isn't fourth
We are told that the Championship is the fourth biggest league in Europe, but it is not even the most popular second division

The bigger and more often-repeated the lie, the more likely it is to be believed. Click to continue reading...

It was going to be a pretty short day in transfer news and rumors, but there's a reason I stay up a little late, so that I can catch the early Friday rumors around Europe. So, there are a few extra tidbits in today's roundup which make things a little more juicy than they [...] Click to continue reading...