At the end of the day fellow Spurs fans, it's a foregone conclusion isn't it? He is quoted this morning by Sky Sports as saying, "Tottenham is my team and the fans have been fantastic. It wouldn't be right to focus on anything else other than Spurs. That's my focus." But realistically he's never going to turn it down in the summer.

It looks like Pepe Moreno may not be playing or practicing in a Revolution uniform anytime soon.

Five days after New England announced that it had reached a loan agreement with Colombian side Once Caldas to bring the 30-year-old striker to Gillette Stadium, a report surfaced on Tuesday surfaced that the deal is off.

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Danny Rose may not have achieved an awful lot in his Spurs career since his left-footed wonder volley in the North London derby. But now he must be thanked for bringing the video above to our attention. Letting us into the sanctity of the Spurs dressing room, Rose filmed fellow midfielder Sandro performing some impressive [.

After a full week of news both on and off the pitch, Tottenham centre half Younes Kaboul identified the 3-1 win over Wigan as a return to form after some indifferent results of late.

Younes played a full part in the win and was unlucky not to open the scoring on two occasions before Gareth Bale and Luka Modric sealed the win.

Down to 7th in the Premier League

We've fired a blank against the worst defence in the league.

And our great hope Wilshire is injured again.

Is this the lowest we have been as Arsenal fans in the last 7 years?

No, is the answer. The lowest was 6 months ago when we had just lost arguably our 2 best players in their prime, had been stuffed 8-2 at Old Trafford, and we're struggling to stay in the Champions League.

Down to 7th in the Premier League

We've fired a blank against the worst defence in the league.

And our great hope Wilshire is injured again.

Is this the lowest we have been as Arsenal fans in the last 7 years?

No, is the answer. The lowest was 6 months ago when we had just lost arguably our 2 best players in their prime, had been stuffed 8-2 at Old Trafford, and we're struggling to stay in the Champions League.

Stoke City defender Robert Huth admits that getting anything out of tomorrow evening's trip to Old Trafford will be difficult but hopes that Manchester United are not at their best.

Huth, who is aware that the Potters have not defeated United in over 30 years, has seen the defending champions bounce back strongly from every setback and is worried that a backlash awaits following this weekend's 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Liverpool.

It may have have happened in a loss, but Fabian Johnson scored his first goal for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Johnson opened his account with the club he joined last summer by netting in the second half of Hoffenheim's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. Johnson got on the end of a low cross and one-timed a powerful shot into the back of the net to prevent Hoffenheim from getting shut out for a second consecutive game.

Liverpool have today again been linked to Napoli's star striker Edinson Cavani. The £40 million rated striker could be seen as the ideal partner for Luis Suarez, who would surely be able to persuade the fellow Uraguian striker to join him at Liverpool.

What a partnership Suarez and Cavani would be and his arrival would put extra pressure on Andy Carroll to perform if he wants to see much game time.

Liverpool have today again been linked to Napoli's star striker Edinson Cavani. The £40 million rated striker could be seen as the ideal partner for Luis Suarez, who would surely be able to persuade the fellow Uraguian striker to join him at Liverpool.

What a partnership Suarez and Cavani would be and his arrival would put extra pressure on Andy Carroll to perform if he wants to see much game time.

DPM Teo Chee Hean (fifth from left at back row) graced the fixture draw in MBS (Picture credit: FAS)

I'm not mean to dampen the mood of everyone here, but I guess many of you out there must be disappointed by this time of the day when we are only made known of the opening round instead of the FULL fixture list of this season S.

Glenn Davis on Dynamo Player Acquisitions and Trialists

Some interesting info from Glenn Davis. Most notable the name of one of the trialists (and intriguing fellow), and a quick poke at the Boniek Garcia rumors. Keep hope alive 2012!

Juninho's replacement, fellow Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Sarvas, is under no illusions about his role at the Galaxy. He's not Juninho, but his role is the same: bring the best out of David Beckham. "I know the story of Junnho here at this club," he said. "He came in and did

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Robbie Rogers' move to Leeds United has not yet been completed, but the move seems all but done after Rogers was approved for a work permit.

Not having played the required amount of games for the U.S. men's national team, Rogers qualified for a work permit on special dispensation.

West London giants Chelsea have finally completed the signing of England centre back Gary Cahill from fellow Premier League side Bolton Wanderers after a protracted transfer negotiation with the player over personal terms. Having completed a medical examination at the weekend, Cahill now joins Chelsea's star studded squad as they look to get their title challenge back on track - and at just 26 may be viewed by the club as a long term replacement for fellow England defender John Terry at Stamford Bridge.

In his recent post on the loan system, my fellow blogger Lloyd drew attention to its clever exploitation by Watford in recent seasons. Tom Cleverley was perhaps the best known of the Vicarage Road lodgers but Ben Foster did strikingly before him, while Henri Lansbury and Andrew Taylor also starred in gold.

Last November I held the Scottish Football Blog's first - perhaps only - blogathon.
One post an hour for 24 hours with topics chosen on Twitter and by fellow bloggers.
All in aid of two fantastic charities: Alzheimer Scotland and the Homeless World Cup.
24 hours, a few energy drinks, too many cigarettes and 17,000 words later and I was done.

When it comes to blunt, outspoken support for Liverpool's Luis Suarez, Brighton manager and fellow Uruguayan Gustavo Poyet has been El Pistolero's most passionate advocate, but he may be about to pay for publicly criticising English football's alleged Governing body.After Suarez was banned for 8 games, Poyet rubbished the decision and called it 'Incredible, shocking and disproportionate', and it

Arsenal legend and ESPN pundit Martin Keown got hit square in the face by a stray ball live on TV during the warm-up before Arsenal FA Cup tie with Leeds. The incident occurred when Keown was giving his pre-match thoughts alongside fellow pundit Robbie Savage before a stray ball emanating from the Leeds warm-up area [.

Oh, Diego Diego Maradona has hit out at Paris St Germain boss Leonardo by seeming to suggest that the Brazilian is only in his role due to the masses of money on offer at the Qatari-owned French outfit. El Diego said: "I wonder if he is a player, coach, agent or oil dealer. I do [...]

The Serie began its second half with a shocker. Fourth placed Lazio was pounded by 17th placed Siena into submission. Emanuele Calaiò converted two penalties and fellow striker Mattia Destro poured in another brace.

[E]very time I hear the phrase 'The Premier League era', I see in my mind's eye my fellow blogger Lanterne Rouge wince. As he never fails to point out, English football did not start in 1992. He is, of course, entirely correct; the majority of this country's greatest successes, both at club and particularly at international level came well before the start of the Premier League.

Luis Suárez racism ban is 'incredible' insists Brighton's Gus Poyet

• Poyet says punishment is 'shocking' and 'disproportionate' • Suárez suspended for eight games and fined £40,000 Gus Poyet has branded the ban and fine imposed on Liverpool's Luis Suárez as "incredible" and says he backs his fellow Uruguayan "to the death".

Gus Poyet supports Luis Suarez again

Gus Poyet has branded the eight-match ban handed out to Luis Suarez as 'incredible' and says he backs his fellow Uruguayan 'to the death'.

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While doing some research into the team and thinking about possible holiday gifts for the Timbers, all Timbers fans got a huge gift courtesy of the team. The Timbers announced they were hosting a four team pre-season tournament at JELD-WEN Field between February 27 and March 4 featuring the Timbers, fellow MLS clubs Chivas USA and San Jose, and famed Swedish first division side AIK.

Cobi Span was on the 2009 Academy Select Red Team before joining Djurgarden.
Brian "Cobi" Span has joined Swedish club Djurgarden and will start trianing with the team early next year.
Span, who got his nickname from U.S. Men's National Team star Cobi Jones, was a member of the U.

It's not often that you get detained under the Terrorism Act following the Arsenal. Well, when I say not often it's probably leaning to never. Except yesterday after the Manchester City defeat. There I was minding my own business as I tried to exit the arrivals hall after my flight from Manchester to Southampton.

It's not often that you get detained under the Terrorism Act following the Arsenal. Well, when I say not often it's probably leaning to never. Except yesterday after the Manchester City defeat. There I was minding my own business as I tried to exit the arrivals hall after my flight from Manchester to Southampton.

It's not often that you get detained under the Terrorism Act following the Arsenal. Well, when I say not often it's probably leaning to never. Except yesterday after the Manchester City defeat. There I was minding my own business as I tried to exit the arrivals hall after my flight from Manchester to Southampton.

It's not often that you get detained under the Terrorism Act following the Arsenal. Well, when I say not often it's probably leaning to never. Except yesterday after the Manchester City defeat. There I was minding my own business as I tried to exit the arrivals hall after my flight from Manchester to Southampton.

Liverpool have been alerted to the possible availability of Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil, after the creative midfielder was warned by manager that his performances needed to significantly improve or else he would be sold.
The German international was one of the stars of the 2010 World Cup and was signed by Madrid for €15million from Werder Bremen.

Joys of Tumblr: The Illustrated Ray Hudson

1. "Burger King boys Getafe say ‘I'll have fries with this' tonight."
2. "[Real Madrid has] a great recipe but it's got to bring the bun out of the oven. It's got to be a nice cake in the trophy room this year."

Anyone who has been following AFR long enough knows that we're Ray Hudsonites.

Mario strikes again If you thought Mario Balotelli's form was warmer than fellow striker Sergio Aguero during Manchester City's loss to Chelsea last night, now you know why. The cheeky Italian pinched his team-mates gloves before kick-off while the Argentine star made some final adjustments to his boots.

I guess that one advantage of having a schedule that doesn't match any other league's in the world is that, while MLS teams take a brake over the winter, competitions in Europe are just starting to heat up. And just as even the most faithful husband can't help but notice a pretty girl, it definitely isn't treason (or Eurosnobbery, for that matter) for an MLS fan to enjoy a match between European teams.

Suspended Augsburg FC striker Michael Thurk is still waiting for word from the Philadelphia Union about signing the German, despite the team having recently acquired Josue Martinez.

Reports out of Germany today continue to discuss Thurk favoring a move to MLS, particularly the United States, with the Union and Vancouver Whitecaps still at the top of his list of possible destinations.

While still a ways off from being able to announce a new signing, Seattle Sounders GM Adrian Hanauer confirmed reports that the team is pursuing Costa Rican international Heiner Mora. Hanauer also said the team would be looking at the 27-year-old as a right back, although Mora has played several positions during his 18 appearances with the national team.

Christmas Gifts for the FC Barcelona Fan

The holiday season is upon us and if you are or have a FC Barcelona fan in your life then we have put together a list of gifts that any culé would love.

Relive the magic of Barcelona's 2010-2011 Champions League winning season with this Lionel Messi Signed Framed Barcelona Champions League Final Jersey 2010-11.

The Philadelphia Union have been linked to Michael Thurk again, this time with the team being listed as one of the German's two front runners for his services. Thurk's agent, Klaus Gerster, said that Thurk will make a decision this week, with both the Union and fellow MLS team the Vancouver Whitecaps as the forward's favored destinations.

Frightening Frimpong Archie Wilshere, son of Arsenal star Jack, was reduced to tears when his dad showed him a photo of fellow Gooner Emmanuel Frimpong ripping up a Premier League ball. Wilshere Senior tweeted both the picture and the news that Archie was terrified of it. He wrote: "Showed Archie this earlier and he cried!