Greek king-pins Olympiakos have signed former calamity Manchester United keeper Roy Carroll (34).

Carroll became famous after his in-famous over the line drag back following a handling error v Tottenham in 2005 after a speculative Pedro Mendes shot from near the half-way line(see below) told Olympiakos's official website:

"I am very happy to come to such a club, it is a great honour for me to play for best team in Greece.

No help to Pedro Mendes It is a debate that has rumbled on for years, but it appears that goal-line technology has come a step closer to being introduced into the Premier League. FA Secretary Alex Horne has announced that systems are currently being thoroughly tested, and that there would be a change in the [.

By Alan Duffy

Alex Horne, with a little Madonna-esque microphone

FA big-wig Alex Horne believes that the much-debated goal-line technology could finally be introduced into top level football as early as next season. Horne says that if one of the current systems which are being tested is found to work reliably, then the technology is likely to be introduced.

The Chicago Fire tasted their first defeat in Reserves League play yesterday. Colorado pulled out a 2-0 victory in a reversal of Saturday night's senior squad game final score. Guillermo Rivera has a recap on the game play over at Chicago Fire Confidential along with an interesting bit on Eric Wynalda being in attendance and sitting next to Frank Klopas during the match.

Well I guess the first thing is to mention the news that Luka Modric's been declared unavailable for tonight's trip to Old Trafford, as his head isn't in the right place. According to ‘Arry via the wireless yesterday evening. Quite why no-one hasn't told the wee Croatian that it'll probably be attached to the spindly bit of flesh between his shoulders where he left it, one can only speculate.

Monday 22nd August 2011, 8pm kick off. (Sky Sports 1, HD1 & 3D)

Old Trafford. Spurs always get a great result there. Should be a stroll and an easy three points.

I hope one day to be able to write that as a preview for a Spurs visit to Manchester United, this isn't the time though.

In 2005 in a match between Tottenham and Manchester United, Spurs midfielder Pedro Mendes hit a 40 yard strike at the Manchester goal. Manchester goalkeeper Roy Carroll fumbled the ball and a goal was scored. However, Spurs were not award the goal the officials failed to see the ball cross the line.

In 2005 in a match between Tottenham and Manchester United, Spurs midfielder Pedro Mendes hit a 40 yard strike at the Manchester goal. Manchester goalkeeper Roy Carroll fumbled the ball and a goal was scored. However, Spurs were not award the goal the officials failed to see the ball cross the line.

I know. I missed a few things.
Mostly the launch of the Blizzard, what that meant for football blogging and whether it heralded a new page in football journalism, which I hope to talk about in the coming days.
As I hope you've been aware, I've been writing daily posts for The Score's Footy Blog, which has been an incredibly useful discipline.

Harry Redknapp was full of praise for Niko Kranjcar's attitude after the Croat came off the bench to fire in the injury time winner on Saturday.

Despite the fact that Bolton feel they should have got something from the game, the winner was probably deserved, especially as the game should have been wrapped up before half time.

With the news that Edwin Van Der Sar will retire at the end of the season the task is on for Man United find a replacement for the 40-year-old Dutchman.
The former Ajax stopper has been a cornerstone of United's success in recent years, helping them win three Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League since joining from Fulham in 2005.