Danny Califf was surprised by the Nowak departure but he thinks John Hackworth can turn things
around for the Union—if Hackworth is given the power he needs to do so.
"I was pretty well in shock and I was hoping that it would be John who would get a chance to
take over and run the team.
The Major League Soccer All-Star break is next week and so the midway point of the season is
more or less finally here. Only a couple teams have yet to play half of their season slate while
the rest of the league is already in the second half of their season.
I felt it was a good time to bring back the Hot and Not list for the start of the second half of
the year.
A couple of Singapore-based Liverpool fans have tied the knot in an incredible Reds-themed wedding
ceremony. Henry Han and Eileen Siaw, who met through a Liverpool supporters' club, walked down the
aisle to You'll Never Walk Alone. Friends and family donned Liverpool replica kits and held scarves
aloft as the Gerry and the Pacemakers hit [.
Last week we said goodbye to our lord and master, Martin. He got married on Saturday (Eboue's
birthday. Coincidence? I think not) and is currently on his honeymoon. I wish him all the best and
I know you all do too. Unfortunately, this will be my last week and I will be signing off and
bidding you all adieu on Friday.
The recent return of Liverpool's messianic regent, King Kenneth of Dalglish, to
the Anfield fold may have been enough to make full-grown Scousers lose control of their giddy
bladders, but the man himself is keen to quell the 'honeymoon' atmosphere currently engulfing the
club insisting that the club's supporters would be wise to begin lowering their newly re-inflated
expectations:
Australia totally ruined Uzbekistan honeymoon with a heavy 6-0 defeat, the worst defeat in the
tournament. Australia beat India 4-0 only. It is one of the lessons of Football, to never
underestimate the opponent. You should not do it even if you are Argentina and playing a small
team, not even a small developing team vs.
In the most time honoured tradition, and as you might well have guessed, today's blog is
accompanied by a very heafty boilk.
I do apologise for the tardiness of today's post, but it's really not my fault. Honestly. See,
what happened was that I - completely innocently - asked a couple of friends over for dinner.
I really enjoyed reading the following David Villa interview / profile. The
Barca way, Seni as they call it, truly emanates from their players and
organization as a whole. In David Villa they have found a kindred spirit that is humble, dedicated,
and focused.
Sol Campbell's signing for Newcastle has generally been hailed as a great signing for the Tyneside
club. Sol Campbell - the consummate professional Sol of course arrived at Newcastle following his
couple of weeks away on his honeymoon, and was not in top shape when he started his training at
Newcastle.
What's the deal with athletes in the off season? Do they spend all of their time at pie eating
contests or chugging gravy straight out of the saucer? Athletes, like Redskins defensive tackle
Albert Haynesworth and recently signed Newcastle center back Sol Campbell, come into training
camp in horrible shape and should be ashamed of themselves for putting their team's season in
jeopardy due to their love for chicken wings.
Newcastle's latest signing, Sol Campbell, has already come under harsh criticism from supporters
after a less than flattering image of his larger belly was revealed after a training session. The
former England international has hit back at the criticisms, pointing out that he hasn't enjoyed
the same preseason as the other players and is fresh off a honeymoon with his wife.
Sol Campbell was called "Fat Belly" on some Newcastle blogs after he was pictured whilst training
with Newcastle at the weekend, and he called the fans abuse 'pathetic'. He said that he refused to
listen to 'idiots' and begged them to wait until he had been training for a month before judging
him. "It's pathetic," Campbell [.
We had read in the People newspaper last Sunday, a report from former Evening Chronicle reporter
Alan Oliver, that Sol Campbell would be the new Newcastle captain. Kevin Nolan new Newcastle
captain? But since Sol hadn't even signed for the club and at the time was still on his honeymoon,
we thought that was [.
We are waiting for the announcement from Newcastle that Sol Campbell has joined the club, after
only yesterday returning from his honeymoon. Sol Campbell - first team football a big draw It seems
that the promise of first team football, and the fact his wife Fiona Barratt is a Newcastle fans
were two big factors [.
No, his career will never be over. In fact, Sol Campbell was quite the hot item this summer, and
Newcastle United have made the most attractive offer to the 35-year-old defender, beating out
Sunderland and Celtic. So what was the deal? Well, a reported £35,000-a-week. But the big question
that remains is whether Sol will be fit come mid-August.
It has just been announced that Sol Campbell has decided to sign for Newcastle United this season
after declining offers from Celtic, Sunderland and Arsenal. Campbell has just returned from his
honeymoon and it looks like he has chosen family life over long-distance travelling, as he and his
new wife have just moved into a newly [.
Here's a bit of 'breaking' for you. Whispers in the powder room are suggesting that veteran
centre-back Sol Campbell is undergoing a medical at Newcastle as we
speak...calm yourself.
Campbell (whose short-term deal with Arsenal expired at the start of the month) has already held
talks with the Gunners, Celtic and Sunderland this summer, but it would seem that he is now on the
verge of joining the Magpies after manager Chris Hughton scheduled a 'shotgun
medical' for the 35-year-old defender this morning.
First off, John Cross from the Mirror, normally a pretty good journalist (so it's not as if this
surfaced on Sport, Metro, or tribalfootball or something) is reporting that when he returns from
his honeymoon, Sol Campbell will re-sign a one-year contract with Arsenal.
it seems that the deal that the club have on the table for Sol Campbell is
likely to be accepted after he returns from his honeymoon. With the Sunderland talks completely
dead and links with Celtic quieting somewhat it would come as no suprise to see him sign on for
next season.
According to a report today, Arsene Wenger is not in a hurry to sign another defender as backup to
Laurent Koscielny and Thomas Vermaelen, because he is nearly certain that Sol Campbell will re-sign
for another year at Arsenal. The London Standard "understands" that as soon as Campbell returns
from his honeymoon, he will be back [.
Wigan's liabilty-on-legs Titus Bramble is undergoing a medical at Sunderland
this morning, after the Latic's accepted a £750,000 bid for the 28-year-old centre-back.
Bramble's personal terms are yet to be discussed, but talks are ongoing and, provided he passes
his routine medical, the former Newcastle United man could fly out tomorrow to join up with the
rest of The Black Cats squad who are currently in Portugal for a pre-season training camp.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that the Black Cats are interested in bringing
defender Sol Campbell to the Stadium of Light. Campbell is available on a free transfer after his
contract with Arsenal ended this summer, and the former England international has already held
talks with the club from the northeast.
Then we became obsessed with Yolanthe's insane mane of wondrous, lustrous hair and were off on a
well-publicized, semi-crazed girl crush.
After seeing these pool jumping pics (left), we threw our fantasies of getting to brush Yo's
hair out the door and decided we really just wanted to party with them.
Then we became obsessed with Yolanthe's insane mane of wondrous, lustrous hair and were off on a
well-publicized, semi-crazed girl crush.
After seeing these pool jumping pics (left), we threw our fantasies of getting to brush Yo's
hair out the door and decided we really just wanted to party with them.
Spanish captain Iker Casillas and his girlfriend, Sara
Carbonero, stepped out for lunch at Boadilla del Monte yesterday, but were instead
involved in a scuffle with the paparazzi. The couple are used to being stalked around their homes
by creepy photographers but yesterday, Carbonero got into a heated argument with
a photographer who allegedly came too close for comfort and said a few words that offended her.
"Footballer asked to give up honeymoon for new club."
Admit it first thoughts center around the wife and a reaction worthy of any reality shows in
which a new bride or bride-to-be seem like a good candidate for a rubber room and a key which gets
mysteriously lost for...ever.
Tim Ream was given a choice: sign for Bolton or head off on the honeymoon.
CHAPEL SWIFTS 0-5 MABLETHORPE ATHLETIC
Saturday 21st May 2011
East Lincolnshire Combination Division 2
Sea Road, Chapel St. Leonards
Six years ago today, the last time May 21st fell on a Saturday yours truly was getting married to
one Angela Sidwell at the County Hall Registry Office in Glenfield, Leicestershire.
Alan Pardew, the man who was sacked by League One side Southampton for being mediocre, has been
named the new manager of Newcastle United. Pardew has agreed to a five and a half year contract,
which is currently one of the largest managerial contracts in European football.
I think a lot of Newcastle fans would have reacted differently to the news if Chris Hughton was
replaced by someone who had experience, someone who had won leagues or cups, and who's teams had
been successful.
