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Picture of the Day

Futbolita 13 November @ 01:45 PM EST

O... Roque! Le recordamos! / via Gettyimages

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A quickie

The Offside: Valencia 28 October @ 01:23 PM EST

So just a quick update before our Copa del Rey encounter.

World Soccer magazine has just awarded our very own DAVID VILLA best forward in the world.

Booya

Not that we didnt already know that. Villa has proven himself already this season with a stunning 7 goals.

There is however rumours once again that Manchester United are after Villa and SIlva in a 40 million pound bid to take them in January.

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focus ALMERIA

The Offside: Valencia 25 October @ 11:47 AM EST

So the stars have aligned and the weekend thus far has worked out beautifully for los Che to move up int he table.

A win in Almeria and we move up to 5th place and within striking distance of the top 4.

These are a vital 3 points.

Now Valencia, truth be told should win this.

Silva is in.

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North London Takes on Manchester

Premiership Talk Blog 11 September @ 12:26 AM EST

For Premier League fans around the world, the last couple of weeks have been almost too painful to endure as something very important seems to have disappeared out of our lives. But with yet another international period finally in the books, we can once again look forward to the return of our most beloved brand of football this weekend.

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The Valencia Experience

The Offside: Valencia 23 July @ 11:51 AM EST

Hey folks, long time no talk.

I'm still on VCF sabbatical. The blog still goes on. Reader Javier de Roque is doing a great job filling in. Kyle of Loco 4 Los Che pinch-hit one out of the park last week. Today, our friend Abdulrahman Al Zuebi, other wise known as 7amanito makes his long-awaited blog debut.

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Are Man City’s eyes bigger than their bellies?

They Think It’s All Over… 16 July @ 10:38 PM EST
They Think It's All Over... thinks that Adebayor's proposed move to Manchester City would be a bad move for both parties. Click to continue reading...

Roque Santa Cruz: Should We Worry?

KICKETTE 01 July @ 11:40 AM EST

Worry about what, you ask?

Well, let's start with Roque's finger wave.

We're all for retro hair-dos, but we prefer such looks on females. In films. Or at retro fancy dress parties. Or on female mannequins in fancy dress costume shops.

And yeah, the fabric on the shirt should have been left at the polyester yarn factory from whence it came.

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Roque Santa Cruz: Should We Worry?

KICKETTE 01 July @ 11:40 AM EST

Worry about what, you ask?

Well, let's start with Roque's finger wave.

We're all for retro hair-dos, but we prefer such looks on females. In films. Or at retro fancy dress parties. Or on female mannequins in fancy dress costume shops.

And yeah, the fabric on the shirt should have been left at the polyester yarn factory from whence it came.

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The Bundesliga, or a Rollercoaster Ride?

Premiership Talk Blog 14 May @ 11:08 PM EST

I am not quite sure how much of an audience an article about the German Bundesliga can get, but I will still give it a shot. After all, if there is one league that has continued to offer an air-tight title race throughout the year, it has to be the German first division. With two games to go, as many as four teams have a realistic chance of being crowned champions.

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Kaka, Santa Still City Targets

Premiership Talk Blog 14 January @ 09:36 PM EST
While Manchester City's record breaking bid for Kaka wasn't enough to land the Brazilian midfielder, City have been shown some encouraging signs. First, Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz has reiterated his desire to move to the Eastlands. After working under Mark Hughes at Blackburn, the Paraguayan is hoping to link up with his former manager once again. Click to continue reading...

Parker & Santa Cruz Set for City Deal

Premiership Talk Blog 04 January @ 06:12 PM EST
Following their FA Cup exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest, Manchester City have moved quickly to improve the squad. Mark Hughes is on the verge of wrapping up yet another two January transfer deals, this time bringing Scott Parker and Roque Santa Cruz to the City of Manchester Stadium. The deal between Blackburn and Manchester City would send Roque Santa Cruz to City with Tal Ben-Haim and £18 million heading towards Ewood Park. Click to continue reading...

Happy Silly Season!

Premiership Talk Blog 01 January @ 04:31 PM EST
To people all around the world, I wish you a very happy New Year! To football fans around the world, I wish you a very happy and hopefully fruitful silly season! Yes, at long last, transfer season is here. January 1st not only signals the beginning of a new year, but for many teams in the world of football it signals a new beginning. Click to continue reading...

Relegation Battle Heats Up: Part II

Premiership Talk Blog 28 December @ 10:17 AM EST
Part 1 discussed just how close the relegation battle is this year, and in Part 2 we move even further down the table. 15. Manchester City When City was taken over in the summer, everyone pictured another Galacticos side. With Robinho as the only big name signing in the summer, we didn't quite get to see that. Click to continue reading...