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Cudicini’s accident raises questions on player safety and ‘risk management’

SoccerLens 13 November @ 02:51 AM EST

Carlo Cudicini the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has suffered ‘potentially life-changing injuries' as the result of crashing his motorbike early this morning.

The crash occurred at 10:30am GMT on Forest Road in Walthamstow East London. The collision involved a Ford Fiesta containing a female driver and a child, both of whom walked away from the incident and did not require hospital treatment.

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Rafa Benitez Wants Spurs Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko On Loan

Anfield Talk 12 November @ 04:06 PM EST
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is spending the international break considering his options for reinforcements in the January transfer window.
And while it is unlikely he will have funds available to make a permanent signing, the Anfield boss will look for a loan striker to act as cover. Click to continue reading...

Steve Worgu: Whipping Up To Europe.

The Offside 12 November @ 04:00 AM EST
In the normal football world, athletes being caught on the wrong side of the law, or on the wrong side of photographers, with alcohol driving the bus isn't all that rare. Hell, it might even get you a starting spot at a London club. Most of the time it's a penal slap on the wrist [...] Click to continue reading...

Manchester City Plan Intelligent £38m Triple Swoop: West Ham Pair and Yaya?

Caught Offside 11 November @ 11:03 AM EST

Mark Hughes looks to spend even more money.

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Manchester City will then pitch up at Upton Park and make off with Matthew Upson and Herita Ilunga, and as Gianfranco Zola is left to fight relegation with a crack unit of training cones, Mark Hughes will continue on his merry way over to Barcelona, where he'll drop off Robinho and attempt to persuade Yaya Touré to come protect his brother out at Eastlands.

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The Welcome Return Of The Terrors From Tooting

Twohundredpercent 04 November @ 05:21 PM EST

Surprise results aren't merely restricted to the latter rounds of the FA Cup. In a Fourth Qualifying Round replay at Priory Lane last week, Eastbourne Borough of the Blue Square Premier were beaten 4-3 by Tooting & Mitcham United of the Ryman League Premier Division. The win for the South London club was a welcome return to the competition proper for the club.

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Atletico Madrid 2-2 Chelsea: Dramatic Game Ends In A Draw

goalpost.tv 04 November @ 10:56 AM EST
Atletico de Madrid put on a brave display to snatch a draw against Chelsea. The Spanish club have had a harsh time in the Primera Division, as well as in the Champions League. But two sensational strikes from Sergio Aguero ensured that fans at the Vicente Calderon did not go home unhappy. Aguero opened the scoring [. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benítez Under Fire As Liverpool Slump Again

Anfield Talk 01 November @ 11:06 AM EST
Rafael Benítez is facing renewed speculation over his future at Liverpool after his nine-man side collapsed to a humiliating sixth defeat in seven games. The 3-1 loss at Fulham, during which defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher were both sent off, was their fifth league defeat of the season. Click to continue reading...

Match Preview: Fulham vs. LiverpooL

Anfield Talk 30 October @ 12:13 PM EST
They may have fallen to Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday, but Liverpool will nonetheless be in determined mood as they return to the capital this weekend to take on Fulham.
Last Sunday's 2-0 victory over Manchester United ended a four-game losing streak, bringing a wave of relief over the red half of Merseyside and boosting the Anfield giants to within six points of leaders Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham Plan To Complete New 56,000 Seater Stadium by 2012

Caught Offside 27 October @ 04:41 AM EST

North London make ambitious plans for a bright future.

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Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a planning application for their new 56,000-seat stadium and hope to be playing at the venue by 2012.

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How Liverpool's Transfer Spending Compares

Anfield Talk 26 October @ 03:08 PM EST
On the eve of this season, Liverpool manager Rafa Bentiez bemoaned his side's lack of financial power. However, an analysis of the spending habits of the ‘Big Four' since his appointment in June 2004 shows that the Spaniard has outspent Sir Alex Ferguson by £80m. Furthermore, when money raised through player sales is taken into account, Benitez' net spending dwarves Ferguson's by £95m and only Chelsea have spent more on player recruitment during the same five-year period. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea Plan £18m Raid for Talented Serie A Attacker Hamsik

Caught Offside 25 October @ 06:40 AM EST

Ancelotti makes January transfer plans...just in case!

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CHELSEA are considering an £18m move for Napoli's attacking midfielder Marek Hamsik as they prepare for a spending spree that could top £30m in the January transfer window — potentially their final opportunity to invest in new players until the summer of 2011.

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Europa League: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 22 October @ 11:50 AM EST


It's Thursday, which means yet another round of Europa League Group matches this afternoon. Both Everton and Fulham have important games this afternoon, both of which are available to those who have GolTV.

First up, Tim Howard and Everton taking on Benfica (1pm) in Portugal. It's a clash the top two clubs in Group I, and if Everton grabs all three points they will be in a commanding position to advance out of their group.

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Europa League: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 22 October @ 11:50 AM EST


It's Thursday, which means yet another round of Europa League Group matches this afternoon. Both Everton and Fulham have important games this afternoon, both of which are available to those who have GolTV.

First up, Tim Howard and Everton taking on Benfica (1pm) in Portugal. It's a clash the top two clubs in Group I, and if Everton grabs all three points they will be in a commanding position to advance out of their group.

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Afternoon Ticker: Keller plans to stay put, Alves sidelined and more

Soccer By Ives 21 October @ 11:27 AM EST

by FRANCO PANIZO

Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller has enjoyed a strong first year in MLS, and the 39-year-old is planning to stick around for a few more seasons.

Keller told reporters Tuesday he would be surprised if he was not around for the start of the 2011 season, when a Pacific Northwest rivalry is expected to begin as expansion teams Portland and Vancouver join MLS.

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Afternoon Ticker: Keller planning to stay put, Alves sidelined and more

Soccer By Ives 21 October @ 11:27 AM EST

by FRANCO PANIZO

Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller has enjoyed a strong first year in MLS, and the 39-year-old is planning to stick around for a few more seasons.

Keller told reporters Tuesday he would be surprised if he was not around for the start of the 2011 season, when a Pacific Northwest rivalry is expected to begin as expansion teams Portland and Vancouver join MLS.

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Fans Group Wants to Meet With The Club...Ex-QPRs: Langley Trialing...Rehman Praised

QPR Report 15 October @ 06:59 AM EST
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Tottenham Look Set for £17m Swap Deal in January: Huntelaar/Pavlyuchenko Deal In the Offing

Caught Offside 14 October @ 09:35 AM EST

Redknapp eyes up swap deal.

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Tottenham are ready to use Roman Pavlyuchenko as bait in a bid to finally bring Klass-Jan Huntelaar to White Hart Lane.

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Arsenal Lead £11m Midfield Maestro Chase: Sessegnon

Caught Offside 14 October @ 08:25 AM EST

Wenger target wants Premier League move.

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Tracked by clubs like Everton or Chelsea, the International Beninese PSG, Stéphane Sessegnon could eventually soar to Arsenal. Indeed, when asked about the growing interest of the London club for his client, the agent of former player of Le Mans, Kaba Rudy replied: "I think a transfer in January would be difficult because it goes play the African Cup of Nations with Benin.

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Arsenal Set Sights on Next “Adams & Bould” £12m Starlet Pair Bonucci & Ranocchia

Caught Offside 08 October @ 06:39 AM EST

Wenger looks to strengthen his back line.

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Arsène Wenger of Arsenal, the prestigious London club has an on his eye on two jewels of the defense of Bari: Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Ranocchia.

"At San Siro Arsenal scouts were present to watch Bari hold AC Milan to a goalless draw" (Corriere del mezzogiorno)

The young Italian centre back pairing of Bonucci and Ranocchia has been very effective this season, conceding just four goals in the first seven Serie A games of this season.

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Tottenham Set for Fulham Bid for £12m Pavyluchenko

Caught Offside 05 October @ 08:39 AM EST

West London club interested in Spurs bench warmer.

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Roy Hodgson wants Roman Pavlyuchenko so much he can almost taste him. (Guardian)

Fulham is preparing to make an offer to Tottenham for the Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in January.

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Premier League Preview: Chelsea vs. Liverpool

Anfield Talk 03 October @ 11:40 AM EST
This weekend's match-up between Chelsea and Liverpool is truly a battle of the titans - not just on the pitch, but also in the dugout.
For while the Premier League's second- and third-placed teams wrestle for the upper hand in the title race, their managers will be embroiled in a tactical tussle of similarly storied proportions. Click to continue reading...

The Monday Pick Me Up: Chelsea Ignore Transfer Ban

Footy Factor 28 September @ 08:06 AM EST

Last Friday, Chelsea Football Club received FIFA's written rationale behind its recent decision to impose a two-window transfer ban on the London club. With the football world now fixated on the issue of tapping-up youngsters, you would've thought that Chelsea would be keeping a low profile when it comes to young recruits.

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The Briatore/QPR Managerial "Revelations"...Sousa Really Wants to Beat QPR...QPR vs Barnsley...Clarke Carlise Recalls His Drinking Problems

QPR Report 27 September @ 01:14 AM EST
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Briatore (By Phone) Ordered QPR Manager Sousa to Make a Substitution

QPR Report 26 September @ 04:21 PM EST
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Chelsea trump Spurs emphatically

goalpost.tv 21 September @ 02:32 AM EST
. Image by Getty Images via Daylife In what was being touted as a high profile game turned out to be a one sided affair as Chelsea defeated fellow London club Tottenham Hotspurs 3-0. The match saw both teams having their fair share of chances in the beginning. But as Ashley Cole used a Didier Drogba [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal Linked with Stunning £27m West Ham Double Raid for Collison & Upson

Caught Offside 20 September @ 12:17 PM EST

Arsene interested in Hammers pair.

Arsenal have been linked with a stunning double swoop on cash strapped West Ham United.
Highly rated youngster Jack Collison has caught the eye of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

The 20-year-old midfielder has already turned out for Wales and has caught the eye with a number of impressive performances.

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Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic Highlights: Latics Succumb To The Cannonade

goalpost.tv 20 September @ 04:26 AM EST
. Arsenal thrashed Wigan Athletic 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium following heartbreaking losses against the two Manchester based clubs. Thomas Vermaelen struck the first blow in the 24th minute and opened the scoring with a glancing header from a corner. He struck again right after the game restarted by scoring a goal that any striker in the [. Click to continue reading...

Standard de Liege 2-3 Arsenal Highlights: Eduardo Fires As Gunners Edge Narrow Victory

goalpost.tv 17 September @ 04:46 AM EST
. Arsenal travelled to Belgium in order to face Standard de Liege in the opening game of the Champions League. The game began with a rude awakening for the Gunners, as they had fallen behind by two goals within the first five minutes. An early goal by Eliaquim Mangala was capped off by a penalty by Milan [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City 4-2 Arsenal: Gunners Gunned Down In Manchester

goalpost.tv 13 September @ 03:08 PM EST
. Manchester City were up against the first of the ‘Big Four' since their splash on the transfer market, and the Eastlands club came out of the encounter with flying colours. Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia bled his side when he made a mistake that saw him being marked down as the scorer, but for all the wrong [. Click to continue reading...

Stoke City 1-2 Chelsea: Late Win For The Blues

goalpost.tv 13 September @ 02:43 PM EST
. Chelsea had a stern test of the physical game at the Britannia Stadium, before taking all three points away from home to maintain their 100 per cent record in the Premier League this season. James Beattie succumbed to injury early on, but the Potters remained resolute and got a goal in the first half, thanks to [. Click to continue reading...