After Grayson – A new dawning for our club? A solid 3-0 win for caretaker manager Redfearn at Bristol sees him given at least the next three games in charge, before the board makes a managerial decision. But with the club CEO on holiday and the chairman staying in Monaco as he has a cold (!), no new managerial position was likely to be even looked at, let alone considered this week.

After Grayson A new dawning for our club? A solid 3-0 win for caretaker manager Redfearn at Bristol sees him given at least the next three games in charge, before the board makes a managerial decision. But with the club CEO on holiday and the chairman staying in Monaco as he has a cold (!), no new managerial position was likely to be even looked at, let alone considered this week.

There's never a Bulldog handy when you need one.All on the beach in Monaco I expect. The JimmyG2 Column And MOM ( Mammal of the Match) goes to .....the cat. Good movement, ran the channel well, certainly had an eye for goal, and flummoxed Friedel twice in the space of 20 seconds which is more than Liverpool did.

Rosie gets an offshore bank account. What's in it for Buster?

Harry Redknapp maintained an bank account in Monaco into which Portsmouth's then owner, Milan Mandaric kept sending him secret payments or "bungs" to the tune of £187,000 as commissions from transfers. This was in lieu of bonuses promised to Redknapp when he was at Portsmouth, as director of football, and then manager.

Prosecutors have accused Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp of taking bungs (bribes) in an offshore tax dodge. Harry Redknapp arriving at Southwark Crown Court yesterday That was the news yesterday in the first day of his trial, and the prosecutors will today call their first witnesses. Redknapp is accused of putting about £189K into a Monaco [.

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp set-up a secret offshore 'bung' account named after his pet dog, a court heard yesterday. Redknapp was said to have received "bungs or offshore bonuses" from former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric during his time at Fratton Park. The payments were allegedly received into a bank account in Monaco.

Morning all, the dust has begun to settle a bit after Sunday's game against Swansea. We now have a week to take stock, regroup and prepare ourselves for the game against United on Sunday.

A lot has been said about the litany of injuries we've suffered, meaning players are being played out of position which affects our normal game and so on.

It is being reported in France that the Arsenal outcast defender Sebastien Squillaci is being given an escape route by Monaco, where he spent eight happy years before being snapped up by Lyon, where he won a Ligue 1 trophy. He then moved to Spain with Sevilla for two years before arriving in London with [.

It is being reported in France that the Arsenal outcast defender Sebastien Squillaci is being given an escape route by Monaco, where he spent eight happy years before being snapped up by Lyon, where he won a Ligue 1 trophy. He then moved to Spain with Sevilla for two years before arriving in London with [.

It's true, there are a lot of Brentons in Swansea. Third most dense concentration of Brentons in the UK after southwest England (Plymouth) and Southampton. Fascinating stuff, this.

Read Martin's preview because you should and because he paints a bleak picture of our backline, a picture we all need to come to terms with.

David Trezeguet (front) in training for new club River Plate

Argentinian giants River Plate, who are currently playing in their country's second division following last season's shock relegation, have showed their ambition to get back into the top flight by signing former France international David Trezeguet.

Arsene Wenger brought in Ju-Young Park from Monaco this summer as competition for the mis-firing Marouane Chamakh, and was convinced he would be a great addition to the Arsenal squad. Wenger said on his arrival: "We are delighted to have signed Ju. He will add true quality to our attacking forces and will be a [.

The Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra racism row took an unexpected bizarre twist today as this footage of Evra using the n-word emerged. In footage from a French TV documentary about Monaco's 2004 Champions League adventure, Evra is seen referring to opponents Chelsea as "motherf***ing n***ers". He also calls Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink a "motherf***er" and [.

He's back.

One of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League and a man identifiable with one club despite playing for multiple (don't forget Monaco and Juve too), he's going back 'round for another in sort of a substitute capacity. Possibly as a substitute. The most recent comparison is Sheva back to Milan, which went down like a lead balloon, but Titi wasn't exactly Sheva-crispy when he left big time Europe for American pastures.

Got, Not Got: Mark Hateley magnetic marble refuses to play the game

Not only was Mark Hateley's dad the subject of the finest ever punk-rock football song "Where Have You Been Lately, Tony Hateley", by the Disco Zombies the towering, bemulleted centre-fireworks also carved quite a career in his own right.

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Seconda sconfitta consecutiva in Bundesliga per il Bayern Monaco che, dopo il ko casalingo con il Borussia Dortmund (rete decisiva di Gotze), cade a casa del Magonza per 3 a 2. Una notte magica per gli "05″ di Thomas Tuchel (ora a 15 punti con la quarta, prestigiosa, vittoria), un'altra serata negativa, invece, per laContinua a leggere .

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In what could take him out of the running for the England manager job, Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp will face trial for tax evasion next year.

Redknapp is accused of two counts of cheating the public revenue between specific dates in 2002 and 2007 when he was manager of Portsmouth Football Club.

By Chris Wright

Monaco aren't exactly basking in rude health at the moment, languishing down at the arse-end of the French second tier following their relegation from Ligue 1 last season though Marama Vahirua's sublime volleyed goal against Le Mans (to equalise with just five minutes left to play) on Saturday certainly provided a brief distraction from the club's ongoing woes.

Being one of Arsenal's late arrivals this summer, Korean, Park Chu-Young is pretty much the only player who haven't feature in the premier league as just yet, the ex- Monaco player seems close in getting that experience after impressing Arsene Wenger on Tuesday.

Playing in the Carling Cup against Bolton Wanderers, Chu Young not only managed to score the Gunners' winning goal but also looked very lively and linking up well with his teammates.

Andrey Arshavin found himself to be the centre of attention in Arsenal's Carling Cup win over Bolton scoring the equalizer and then setting up Park Chu-Young's first goal since his move from Monaco in the summer. Some nice finishing there. Fabrice Muamba, an Arsenal academy product opened Bolton's account after Emmanuel Frimpong coughed up the ball.

It seems that Arsene Wenger has finally remembered signing Park Chu-Young in August, the Korean looking set to start in the Carling Cup against Bolton on Tuesday. Despite having been signed for the Gunners for a reported £4 million from Monaco, the striker has been given just one appearance by Wenger.

Arsenal's Park Chu-Young, who only joined the club at the end of the transfer window, has confirmed he will have no option but to leave the club in two years time to do national service.

The South Korean risks faces jail or even exile from his homeland if he does not complete 21 months in the military before he is 30 and the £4 million signing from Monaco said there is no way around it.

Nah, not really. It's just Luis Figo doing his rounds at the GoldenFoot events in Monaco today. We'll know the winner of that award in less than six hours! / via Daylife

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September 1996 marked the arrival of the man who changed English football forever, all the science and technology that surrounds every club these days is 100% down to Wenger's original ideas and methods.

Fergie may have more silverware.... but he has not implemented and introduced methods which the entire league have picked up and copied.

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Distinguished French journalist Julien Laurens has described Arsenal's recent signing Park Chu Young as an extremely intelligent player who is poised to grow further significantly under the guidance of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

Laurens, representing Le Parisien, spoke highly of Park throughout a candid interview at Arsenal's official website, insisting that the South Korea skipper will adapt quickly to the challenges of the Premier League, having become Monaco's best player within a short period of time before moving to the Emirates.

Yesterday was something of a rarity a transfer deadline day with not only action, but action of the spectacular kind. Of course it was required, but few of us actually believed that significant numbers would come through the door. I said earlier in the week that we needed three players, at a minimum a centre back, a creative central midfielder and a striker.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole joins Lille on season-long loan deal

• Liverpool confirm Cole has completed move to France • 29-year-old moved to Anfield on a free in July 2010 Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Joe Cole has completed a season-long loan move to French club Lille.

Arsenal's newest striker Chu Young Park has described his move to the Emirates as a dream come true but he acknowledges the challenge that comes with playing for a top Premier League club.

In his first interview at the Gunners' official website, the former Monaco striker vowed to give his all to win the support of the frustrated Arsenal faithful.

Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Fail In Bold Meireles Bid - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With the summer transfer season nearing its end in less than 24 hours, you can expect plenty of wild speculation emanating from sources credible and not.

So then, while it's surprising to see former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves (remember him?

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of South Korea international Park Chu-Young from Monaco.

Arsenal have officially confirmed that Monaco striker Chu Young Park will join them today. The 26-year-old South Korean was rumoured to be heading to Lille but Arsenal stepped in at the last moment and secured the striker's signature. Arsenal confirmed the signing on the official website Arsenal.com and Gunners fans will hope that it's the [.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of South Korea international Park Chu-Young, subject to a "formal registration process".

The 26-year-old striker, who scored 25 goals in 91 appearances for Monaco, will wear the No. 9 shirt at Emirates Stadium after agreeing to join the club in a deal worth up to a reported £10 million.

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Brazil left-back Andre Santos and are in talks for Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker.

The Gunners have agreed a fee with Turkish giants Fenerbahce for Santos reportedly £6.2 million with the move subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed.

We already knew that Park Chu-Young was on his way, an experienced South Korean international with a decent record for Monaco, also pacey and capable of playing in wide areas if needed. This was a good start.This evening the news is breaking that Andre Santos, a Brazilian left back, is to sign from Fenerbahce, provided the routine is completed tomorrow.

Pep Guardiola steals a wink in Monaco. As coach of Barcelona, you don't really have time for a SIESTA! / via Reuters on Daylife

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has followed up his recent announcement about the prospective arrival of three new players at the club by making a quick move for Monaco striker Park Chu-Young.

The 26-year old Park, who is the captain of the South Korea national team, was set to leave his French Ligue 2 outfit to join Lille in the French top flight but the Gunners swooped for his services before that deal could be finalized.