STAY HOME HONKY - Why John Terry should not be visiting Auschwitz
A BUSTED FLUSH - The collapse of the January Transfer Window
DESPITE HAVING THE "BEST ACCOUNTANTS IN THE COUNTRY"... - How long is Harry heading down for?
THE LITTLE THEO SAGA - Walcott chats shit
HAS-DEAN - Why Mike Dean should be banned from officiating
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In the wake of the news that the WPS has been suspended for the 2012 season, former majicJack and current USWNT striker Ella Masar offers her view of the situation on her blog.

The current (at the time of writing) wikipedia entry for Dan Borislow, the majicJack franchise owner, should give you a heads up as to where the blame is believed to lie in this little saga.

The saga is finally over, but it unfortunately is not the result that Philadelphia Union fans were hoping it to be.

Sebastien Le Toux's trade to the Vancouver Whitecaps is now official, a source close to the situation told the Brotherly Game. The source did not know of the details of what the trade would involve, other than Le Toux heading to Canada.

It's hard to take Pele seriously these days with the quality of stories he's been sharing with the children at your local playground. The Brazilian legend who hates Maradona and would never give him a "lift on a rainy day" (thankfully Kun's got that problem sorted) has attempted to go back on the "Cuando Messi" saga.

Faryd Mondragon's out-of-the-blue transfer saga may be at an end, according to a Colombian media outlet.

The 40-year-old has signed a contract with Deportivo Cali, Nuevo Estadio reports. Mondragon began his career with the Liga Postobon club in 1990-1991, before moving to Real Cartagena, another Colombian team.

And so the Carlos Tevez saga continues linked to Inter, AC Milan, PSG, and now Liverpool. The club have apparently had a bid for Tevez rebuffed and hardly surprising given that they are rumoured to have offered Andy Carroll in a straight swap for the player.

I know Tevez is hard work and a bit of a cry baby at times, but I know who I'd rather have in my team, City would've been mad to do a like-for-like swap, although with the money at their disposal I doubt they'd really mind, plus Carroll can be decent when playing as a target man but I can't see that City would really need to resort to that with the quality of players at their disposal.

Welp, it's done.

Baguettes & Brioche

After months of exile, Alex is once again on the verge of relevance. His protracted transfer saga has come to a close, with PSG concluding a deal to acquire the defender for 4 million quid. After turning down the chance to ply his trade at QPR, that massive club, he elected to reunite with former gaffer Carlo Ancelotti and take his talents to the Champs Elysses.

Welcome to the Friday Crackovia Club your weekly special on the best comedy sketch show from Spain! This week, watch as Mourinho instructs Pepe on how to make a correct 'Live TV' apology. It's a little stab at last week's Leo Messi hand-stepping saga which was followed by an emotionless apology from the defender.

"Kiss me, I'm orange!"We promised we wouldn't talk about this godforsaken story anymore until there was confirmation - but we are renowned liars... and desperate for some news. With that, there is movement afoot on the most protracted TFC transfer saga of the off-season, Richard Eckersley aka "The Ginger Affair".

Gareth Barry has acknowledged that Liverpool fans remain among the most influential supporters in English football but the Manchester City playmaker has also criticized them for verbally abusing him a few years ago.

Barry was touted as a replacement for Xabi Alonso and while the England international was even on the verge of signing for Rafa Benitez, he moved away from the protracted transfer proposition due to the impatience of Reds faithful.

"We paid our wages on time," say Hearts.
"Naw. You didnae," say the SPL.
A prize to whoever identifies the voice of reason and truth in the parcel of rogues contributing to the latest farrago over Hearts and the saga of the paid/unpaid wages.
As it stands Hearts are to be charged "under SPL Rule A3.

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Gary Cahill has finally signed for Chelsea. He will wear the number 24 shirt.
The most drawn out transfer saga of this window has finally been concluded as personal terms were agreed and a medical passed on Saturday morning. Speaking of the deal Cahill is quoted on the official Chelsea website saying:

'Chelsea is a massive club, it is a club that looks to win trophies season in season out and it is a big opportunity for me to be a part of that.

Anfield legend John Barnes has shown regular public support for Liverpool during the Luis-Suarez-Patrice Evra saga, and he still insists that the club was right to back the Uruguayan to the hilt. However, Barnes now accepts that T-shirt stunt was probably not the best idea.On Saturday's edition of Soccer AM, Barnes was asked if he thought that wearing Luis Suarez T-shirts was a 'good idea'.

Let's be honest here, and I have said it before, the whole situation with the transfer saga of Gary Cahill has us all wondering what the hold up could be. I cannot remember Chelsea agreeing a fee with a club and then literally taking weeks to conclude the terms with the player. It's a sign that times are a changing at Chelsea, or have they already?

FC Porto striker Hulk is fast becoming a major target for a number of clubs this winter transfer season with the likes of PSG, Anzhi and Chelsea reported to have joined the race to acquire his signature.

Having scored 36 times in all competitions last year with a further 21 assists to his name, Hulk is currently one of the top strikers in the game at the moment.

According to the media, the most drawn out transfer saga of the window so far looks like coming to a close with news that Chelsea and Gary Cahill are now in agreement over the players personal terms.
Alot has been made of this in recent weeks with news that he was demanding around £100k per week which was denied by the player.

The latest from the Carlos Tevez transfer saga reveals that the striker has reached an agreement with Italian giants AC Milan. According to Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani, an agreement between Tevez, City and Milan has already been reached.

Of course this only creates more controversy as Milan's city rivals Inter are also thought to be still interested in Tevez despite Milan's arrangement.

Amid the Luis Suarez saga, Liverpool has been shortage of fire-power upfront...

John Barnes spoke out in defence of Liverpool Football Club on Saturday, telling ESPN that the Merseyside club are no more racist than any other in the country.
Liverpool have seen their reputation damaged by the drawn-out Luis Suarez saga, which has seen the Reds defend their player despite a guilty verdict of racial abuse delivered by the FA.

John Barnes spoke out in defence of Liverpool Football Club on Saturday, telling ESPN that the Merseyside club are no more racist than any other in the country.
Liverpool have seen their reputation damaged by the drawn-out Luis Suarez saga, which has seen the Reds defend their player despite a guilty verdict of racial abuse delivered by the FA.

As the January transfer window kicks into high gear, the name many football fans are most eager to see on the move is Carlos Tevez. The now infamous saga between the Manchester City striker and Roberto Mancini seems destined to end in days if not hours, with Italian Serie A to be the Argentine's destination.

On a day, when a jury found Stephen Lawrence's perpetrators guilty of murder in a hate crime committed 18 years ago following a long convoluted saga which saw landmark reforms of the Metropolitan Police and the legal process, the stance taken by Kenny Dalglish and Liverpool disavowing Luis Suarez's undeniable racial abuse towards Patrice Evra stood in stark contrast.

Talksport: Poll: Does the apology from Suarez end the whole saga?

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BBC: PFA set to introduce race awareness sessions after Suarez saga

The PFA is looking to introduce cultural awareness sessions for players in the wake of the Luis Suarez saga.

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Kenny Dalglish is out of touch over Luis Suarez saga

In difficult times, football looks to its great men for leadership. Sometimes they let us down. Sir Alex Ferguson — though he was just plain ‘Alex' back then — failed us when he allowed Manchester United to withdraw from the FA Cup in 2000.

After months of speculation, questions and premature reports, it appears that the final twist in the David Beckham offseason saga has the player staying right where he is.

According to multiple reports from France and England, Beckham is not going to be signing with Paris-St. Germain after all, and a return to the Los Angeles Galaxy seems imminent.

Why Suarez saga could rumble on until Easter

The Luiz Suarez affair is turning into such a saga that he will probably qualify for one of their holidays by the time it is finally over. Kenny Dalglish said this morning that Liverpool are still waiting for the detailed report into Suarez's disciplinary case, which will then trigger the two-week window for them to decide if they are going to appeal his eight-match ban.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the esteemed manager of Manchester United, has broken his silence on the racism saga engulfing Liverpool Football Club and his own club. The two players involved, Luis Suarez of Uruguay and Liverpool and Patrice Evra of France and Manchester United, had up until now also kept a reserved silence, deciding to leave the entire affair in the hands of the British football regulatory authorities, the FA.

Liverpool v Blackburn preview

Liverpool will hope to beat Blackburn on Boxing Day as the Luis Suarez saga shows no signs of dying down.

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Luis Suarez racism row not a distraction – Liverpool defender Daniel Agger

Whilst admitting Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Wigan was frustrating, the 27-year-old insists his side are fully focused on their football despite the saga surrounding the Uruguayan

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By Alan Duffy

It's a saga which has stoked the flames of well, hatred, between the red half of Liverpool and the red half of Manchester, but now, finally, The FA has passed judgement on Luis Suarez, with the Uruguayan receiving a very hefty eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

Former Chelsea and current Oxford United defender Michael Duberry gets his saga on at a costume party in a galaxy far, far away. The Doobs, what a legend.

Help me, John Obi Mikel. You're my only hope.

I fully expect you guys to best my mailed in effort.

So the Carlos Tevez transfer saga is starting to get a little boring. Recent reports emerging say that the 27 year old is eager to join Milan despite City being totally against Milan's loan plan.

AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani is set to meet City this Thursday in a final meeting that is intended to iron out all the contentious issues.

While nothing continues to go on in MLS per se, there remains a bit of an offseason shuffle for loans and trades. There's been talk of some pretty huge names going across the pond, be it for a trade or a loan, and regardless of whether the rumors have any actual merit. That said, we could see some big moves in the near future.

When people use the word 'saga', it's usually in relation to a beloved film franchise or some centuries old epic tale, however this saga doesn't take place in a galaxy far far away or in the pages of history, it all started when a world class footballer decided to swap the red half of Manchester for the blue.

Ducky's Note: Guest Writer Sagar Arora has this to say about himself Amateur Blogger. Has nothing to do but watch Arsenal's Invincible Season again n again and shed a tear or two. Firmly believes that he was born to follow Arsenal. Equally respects other English clubs barring Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.

There is more news today on the Danny Simpson contract saga. Danny Simpson agrees wages but not how they will paid It was reported a couple of days ago that Danny had turned down the latest contract offer from Newcastle, which is said to be a four and a half year deal with improved [...]

Most of the attention paid to Luis Suarez today will focus on the belated hearing in the ongoing Patrice Evra racism saga. It's obviously a sensitive issue, and one deserving of attention, but also one that's become farcical in terms of the way it's been handled. While we can't and shouldn't ignore the severity of the situation, it's also worth paying a little bit of attention to the performances that Suarez has been able to turn out in a climate that's become increasingly hostile.

One of the nice things about an up and down fall for Liverpool is that we've had the joy of monitoring things that are a pain in the ass both on and off the pitch. After a relatively serene spring and a summer mostly marked by optimism, we've been able to lament lack of finishing, dropped points, and poor decisions in matches to go along with a host of other concerns away from the action.

Busy few days in Major League Soccer as teams have been aggressively signing players, preparing for the re-entry draft, unveiling jerseys and generally trying to remain relevant in the news cycle. While I've never personally understood the excitement around the release of a new kit, the oft criticized Revolution front office handled their unveiling rather well, usual social media to spread the word.