Anfield. Arsenal do have plenty of memories at this ground. As with many things in this world,
there are good memories and bad memories. Whether we were old enough to remember the 1989 game or
know about it via watching old videos or reading articles about it, that last game of the season
has to go down as one of the best moments in Arsenal's history.
The long, drawn-out saga surrounding Clint Dempsey's club future has finally come to an end, and
it has ended with his long-sought move to a bigger club than Fulham.
Dempsey has completed a transfer deadline day move to Tottenham, FOX Soccer is reporting. No
details yet on the transfer fee, but Dempsey arrived at Spurs Lodge on Friday afternoon to undergo
his medical and has now completed the move.
When news broke last night that Andy Carroll had signed for West Ham on loan with an option to make
the transfer permanent next summer, I thought to myself "That's Sturridge off then!".
It's a shame really isn't it. RDM even made a point of talking up Sturridge yesterday in his pre
match press conference ahead of tonight's Super Cup in Monaco.
The transfer window closes on Friday night and expect some big money moves to happen right up to
the last minute this week.
At the moment, I do not expect Chelsea to make any more signings but our hand could be forced if as
being reported, Liverpool and Tottenham come in with big money bids for Danny Sturridge.
Liverpool's possible new signing in Nuri Sahin shows his dazzling array of skills in this patchy
video mostly playing for Dortmund of the Bundesliga in Germany in 2010/11 before he joined Real
Madrid last season.
From this, he takes an excellent free-kick, is an offensive, attacking midfielder with a keen eye
for goal.
Their Words "We've got a lot of work to do," admitted the boss in his pre-match press conference.
"There's absolutely no doubt about that. But for us it won't be for the want of trying. The players
here have got a great focus and an incredible attitude. They are very determined and have a real
drive to make the supporters proud.
Liverpool could continue their summer recruitment drive with a move for Benfica midfielder
Nolito.
New Anfield manager Brendan Rodgers will be well aware of the former Barcelona star after modelling
his former club Swansea's style on the Catalan side and spending time studying their training
sessions.
Liverpool secured a valuable draw against Paul Mariner's Toronto Fc in Canada this evening thanks
to a tap-in from 19 year-old reserve player Adam Morgan.
The youngster is the most natural finisher to be seen at Liverpool since Fowler & Michael Owen were
at the club.
He is a goal-poacher, a natural finisher in the box and if I were Brendan Rogers, I would play him
more often in the first team.
The boss explained how he is hoping to bolster the Reds' squad over the coming weeks, whilst
also revealing that he's enjoyed a 'brilliant chat' with Suarez ahead of the new campaign.
" I have had a brilliant chat with Luis, he is really looking forward to being here and we are
obviously hoping to get him on another contract.
I did chuckle after reading a comment from Salomon Kalou's agent Rodger Linse, reported here on
Sky. When asked about claims that the new Liverpool Manager Brendan Rogers would be interested
in making a move for him on a free transfer this summer, his agent said:
"There are conversations going on, and of course when that is happening then you must
be careful what you say.
Can't say I saw this one coming Dennis Bergkamp is the front runner for the Swansea City
position according to Sky Bet. Swansea have been managerless since Brendan Rogers moved on to
Liverpool a few days ago, and now Bergkamp, the Ajax assistant manager, has been highly linked with
the position.
Dirk Kuyt has today ended a 6 year association with Liverpool football club with the news that
he will be signing for Turkish giants Fenerbache for £1 million. The 31 year old is leaving just
as new manager Brendan Rogers arrives, but he has assured fans that it is nothing to do with the
change in management.
According to various media outlets in England, Brendan Rodgers will be named the new manager of
Liverpool FC later this week after agreeing a three-year deal today.
Rodgers originally ruled himself out of the running a fortnight ago, as he did not want to be
part of the interview circus.
Swansea's Brendan Rogers will certainly now be the next Liverpool Manager.
Huw Jenkins, the Swansea chairman, said on the club's official website: "I was contacted by
Liverpool last night and they expressed their wish to speak to Brendan regarding their vacancy. I
had a discussion with Brendan to talk about their interest and his views on whether he wanted to
speak to Liverpool.
Admittedly we somewhat jumped and pole-vaulted the gun last week, declaring Roberto Martinez a red
hot favourite for the Anfield job after clocking him supping capuccinos with the Liverpool owner
last week. Turns out no deal was made. On the contrary, a three-year deal is thought to have been
signed, sealed and delivered between Swansea manager [.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes more homegrown managers should be given a chance in the
Premier League.
This season has seen the likes of Brendan Rogers and Paul Lambert flourish in their first season in
the top flight of English football, while six of the current top nine Premier League clubs are
managed by managers born in the UK.
A quick roundup of Southern California soccer news for your reading pleasure: *Rolling Hills
Estates' Robbie Rogers is on the move again in England - after playing just one game for Leeds
United: LEEDS, England (AP) -- American winger Robbie Rogers has been loaned from English
second-tier club Leeds down
Robbie Rogers has a new place to play until this winter.
Rogers was loaned Thursday from Leeds United to League One side Stevenage, where he will play
for former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith. The loan extends until the end of 2012, at which
point he will return to Leeds.
After suffering a concussion in his Leeds United debut on February 18, US international winger
Robbie Rogers has received medical clearance to resume playing
Geoff Cameron's time in MLS appears to be rapidly coming to a close.
According to reports, Stoke City is nearing completion on a $2.7 million transfer for the
Houston Dynamo centerback, a move that could be completed as soon as this week. The Houston
Chronicle is reporting that the team is in full support of the move, with club president Chris
Canetti going as far to say, "The club is in favor of this transfer, and we are in support of it
happening.
Liverpool has reportedly made a sensational approach to former manager Rafa Benitez over a
potential return to the club.
As reported by the Mirror, Liverpool chiefs have sounded out the Spaniard, after being rejected by
Swansea City boss Brendan Rogers and former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola in their hunt for a new
boss.
Roberto Di Matteo enjoyed success on his debut as Chelsea's interim manager as his club beat
Birmingham, 2-0 with goals through Juan Mata and Raul Meirelles. He then dedicated the win to Andre
Villa Boas. A bit too cute.
Meanwhile Pep Guardiola appears to be leaning towards taking a sabbatical this summer from
coaching which will not make Roman Abramovich very happy as he was first on his wish list.
Mike Grella looks to put Scunthorpe United in the win column for the first time this season against
Sheffield United, while Robber Rogers and Stevenage take on Coventry City in League One play.
I think it's a question that people will be debating for a long time if I am honest. We all know
there is pressure in football, every single club has a degree of pressure on them whether it's to
challenge for honours, to finish in the top half of the table or to avoid relegation. I honestly
believe that the pressures of success in the Premier League has affected the youngsters coming
through.
