Morning all, welcome to another blog.
FP should start with a shout out to The West's Shayne Hope. For those who haven't caught the news
this morning, Ireland were robbed of a spot in the World Cup after Thierry Henry used a blatant
handball to help bail out France.
Checking out SH's twitter this morning gave FP a bit of a laugh: "Maradona's was the Hand of God -
so Thierry Henry's must be the Hand of Frog, right?
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Liverpool's European Cup win in 2005 was one of the most incredible moments in their history. It
stands to reason that somebody would make a film about it and I suppose it also makes sense they
wouldn't be able to do so without including United.
Fifteen Minutes That Shook The World had its premiere on Monday night, attended by
Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez.
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goalpost.tv 04 November @ 02:44 AM EST
Manchester United survived a scare at Old Trafford and booked a place in the knockout stages of the
Champions League, when they equalized in the final minutes against CSKA Moscow. A rejuvenated
visiting side caught the defense of the Red Devils off-guard, as they took a lead in the first half
with an excellent acute angle [.
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Mark Ogden writes for The Telegraph about Neville spoiling his legendary status.
Oliver Kay writes for The Times about Owen's increasing England chance.
The Mirror reckons Rooney's absence from training means his missus has gone in to labour how
considerate of her to pick a non-matchday.
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Everton are depressingly beatable at the moment but ultimately it's not surprising when our
treatment room xi is, apart from needing a keeper, looking fantastic. Look at the team we had
missing for the weekend against Bolton
Everton Treatment Room XI - 26/10/09
Hibbert - Yobo - Jagielka - Baines
Pienaar - Arteta - Neville - Bilyaletdinov
Yakubu - Vaughan
with Anichebe and Osmanalso fighting for a place too
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Man United captain
Gary Neville has not only been talking to The Sun about his
respect for Liverpool but he has also spoken them to about Sunday's game.
Last season
Liverpool beat us twice, the worst one was the 4-1 thrashing at Old Trafford. We
did go on to win the league, so if we lose on Sunday- it wouldn't be the end of our campaign.
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Man United captain
Gary Neville believes that the rivalry between United and
Liverpool is bigger than the one between United and
Manchester City. Neville has said
this ahead of the massive game between United and Liverpool this Sunday at Anfield.
Neville has also suggested that he may not like Liverpool but he does respect them because of their
history.
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MORNING all. With Perth going down to Gold Coast United 2-1 yesterday, the Glory slip to fourth on
the A-League ladder on 17 points.
The boys in purple put on a better performance in the game, especially in the second-half but, one
defensive error, or communication blunder, cost Glory some points.
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1993'te Şampiyonlar Ligi elemelerinde oynanan Galatasaray-Manchester United maçları
çocukluğumda en çok mutlu olduğum ve gurur kelimesinin manasını algılamamı sağlayan
maçlardı. İlk maçta Schmeichel'ın bir türk gazeteciye saldırması ve akabinde bizim
futbolculardan fırça yemesi rövanşta ise Ferguson'un yeni bebeleri Beckham ve Neville'in
yaşadıkları ilk büyük Avrupa travması o eleme turunun unutulmazları arasındadır.
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For the second successive week, the Newcastle Jets have been beaten by the odd goal in a game which
they ostensibly dominated. For this viewer, there were echoes of an Olympic v. Parramatta game I
watched in late 2000, with Branko Culina in charge of the former club: Olympic played all the
attractive football, with Nick Carle and Greg Owens to the fore, but were undone by two typical
striker's goals from the Power's experienced Scotsman Joe Miller.
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From what I can see there isn't too much going on out there. I suppose the biggest discussion
point at the minute (apart from the FA's refusal to punish Bellamy, Neville, or Mascherano) is
Arsene's insistence that the enforcement of a restriction on the transfer of u18's would ruin his
youth policy, and while Arsenal probably have more at stake than most other clubs, it is a rule
which will negatively impact every club in Engalnd.
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The Guardian is reporting there could be a series of charges as a result of incidents from Sunday's
derby.
They suggest Craig Bellamy could face a potential three-game suspension, after the FA admitting
they were looking at the incident which saw him punch/push (delete as appropriate) the fan who ran
on to the pitch.
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SO before FP gets into Perth Glory news for today, just a quick word on Eugene Dadi.
Remember him, that tall dark-skinned fellow who formed a pretty decent partnership with Nikita, and
scored 10 goals last season (even though some were from penalties).
He's put in one 60-minute performance in Adelaide this season, but hasn't been heard from since.
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Fantasy EPL 14 September @ 11:16 AM EST
Passing of the torch? Neville and Rodwell against Arsenal earlier this season.via
Yahoo!UK/Eurosport:Everton captain Phil Neville damaged knee ligaments in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at
Fulham and could face a "lengthy lay-off", the club have confirmed on their website. Neville was
stretchered from the field and club physiotherapist Mick Rathbone confirmed that the player could
now be out for some
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Gunners Today 08 September @ 03:07 PM EST
Born in England, a genuine product of the Arsenal academy. Technically, the most gifted English
player since Gazza. And suddenly he is gone. Off to Barcelona or Milan. His whole family - enticed
with stable jobs, a mansion and there is the certainty of good weather. Meanwhile Arsenal get
nothing. Wilshere goes on to win titles and is hailed as a legend.
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After scoring on the pre-season against Boca Juniors, Anderson found the back of the net again
when playing with the Reserves against Wigan Reserves last night.
United went a goal behind before Anderson equalised just before half time. Magnus Eikrem scored
the winner for United early in to the second half.
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by Usman Azad, Football Perth Editor
Perth Glory 2 (Jelic 4, 54)
Melbourne Victory 1 (Thompson 9)
Crowd: 8056
SERBIAN striker Branko Jelic scored two opportunist goals, as Perth Glory defeated Melbourne
Victory 2-1 at ME Bank Stadium tonight.
Jelic, formerly with German Bundlesiga side Energie Cottbus, scored the game's opener in the 4th
minute after Naum Sekulovski's cross into the box was headed to Mile Sterjovski, whose shot
squeezed through Victory keeper Glen Moss.
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by Usman Azad, Football Perth Editor
IS it just me or does everything look better after a Perth Glory win. The birds are singing, the
fans are singing, the um... clouds are singing - ah scrub the last one.
Anyway, yesterday Perth defeated Newcastle 2-0 in a game which, surely most people would agree, the
Glory controlled from start to finish.
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Our defensive injuries don't show any sign of letting up, with Rio Ferdinand ruled out for up to
a month. Whilst Vidic is hopeful for the weekend, Neville is still doubtful and Van der Sar and
Rafael are still injured.
"Rio is going to be out for three to four weeks," said Ferguson.
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Let's take a look at an underrated, out of form, or unpopular (in fantasy terms) player who I feel
may start producing in the short term.
Today's selection is Everton youngster Jack Rodwell. The defensive midfielder scored 2 goals
yesterday in Everton's 4-0 Europa League win, and could find himself in the starting lineup this
weekend at Burnley.
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by Usman Azad, Football Perth Editor
FIRSTLY, before FP starts on today's Perth Glory news, just wanted to give another big thank you to
you. Yep you sitting there reading this right now.
Thank you to all those who just click onto my site for a few minutes and to those who actually come
here on semi-frequent basis.
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After the first round a huge transfer-frenzy started. Players get transferred in such speed
you'd think half the premier league's been injured. At the top of the wanted list are names like
Jason Koumas with 66,563 transfer in and Rodallega with the 49,817.
Wigan is burning hot in the transfer market.
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Hello, and a happy Saturday to you all. It's finally here, finally upon us. The 2009/10 English
Premier League, and it's another chance at trophies, new optimism to go along with the typical doom
and gloom predictions Arsenal and Arsene Wenger attract on what seems like a yearly basis.
But enough of that.
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Thomas Vermaelen is fit and starts for Arsenal in their first Premiership game of the season.
Eduardo is on the bench as Bendtner teams-up with Van Persie up front. Jack Wilshere and Carlos
Vela not even on the bench.
Jjoin the discussion in our comments section which will also be active when the game
kicks-off.
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Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of the world power Manchester United, is having many problems ahead
of his first Premier League match Saturday at home against Birmingham. The latest news coming from
Old Trafford is centerback Jonny Evans, who was away for national team duty with Northern Ireland,
returned to Manchester nursing an ankle injury.
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Fantasy EPL 11 August @ 12:01 PM EST
Everton begin this season pretty much where they left off last... a good, but thin squad decimated
by injuries. Looking at the possible starting XI below, that's how they will likely line up, but
certainly not how they would like to line up. Missing from the eleven are their best player at each
level - Arteta, Yakubu and Jagielka.
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Soccer Pie 05 August @ 03:41 AM EST
We are all familiar with Alex Ferguson's mind games and he often uses them to
cause unrest among his title rivals. He's been doing it every time a team would come close to
dislodging United from the top, but his latest rants at Manchester City and
Liverpool could be the sign that he is nervous after Ronaldo's departure and maybe he is
afraid United's domestic dominance will come to an end.
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Ji-Sung loves Korean women, according to teammate Evra
Not much going on in the world of footie other than Gerrard being found not guilty and Zlatan
moving to Barca as we continue the (too long) summer break, but here are a few interesting links
from our Butt Buddies and others to keep you going on a Friday.
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Early goals from Michael Owen Federico Macheda gave Manchester United a comprehensive 2-0 victory
over a Malaysian XI in Kuala Lampur earlier today. Owen's goal marks his second for United in two
games. United is now on to South Korea for the next leg of their pre-season tour of Asia. Team
Line-ups Manchester United: Foster (Kuszczak 46); Neville [.
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Leeds United'dan taraftarın en fazla nefret ettiği kulüp olan Manchester United'a transfer
olması Cantona'nın daha sonra inşa edeceği delikanlı imajına biraz ters düşse de Old
Trafford'a ilk geldiği günler elinde kaşkol ile ne kadar da saf bir Anadolu çocuğuymuş Eric
"The King".
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A NUMBER of positive on and off-field developments have changed the atmosphere within the Glory
have says promising defender Scott Neville.
Perth has suffered in past four years in the A-League but, with a number of new signings and two
highly-anticipated friendlies against English Premier League opponents, Neville felt there was
change in the air.
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Official announcement on the Setanta website this evening is as follows:
Setanta Sports Customers from England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, please
be advised that it is with great regret that Setanta GB is no longer trading.
Setanta Sports is still operating in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only.
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EPL Talk 23 June @ 10:19 AM EST
Breaking news. Setanta UK has gone into administration this morning after failing to make
payments to the Premier League and losing the Premier League TV rights in the UK for the 2009-2013
seasons.
The administrator Deloitte said that it would shortly cease broadcasting to customers in Great
Britain but would continue to operate elsewhere.
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