Not nearly as bad as the Hand of the Frog - Henry's double handball that led France to the World Cup over the deserving Irish, we have the overshadowed goal that wasn't today from Daniel Nardiello, the Bury striker.
Funny stuff here. What a watered down pitch. Brilliant goalkeeping by the puddle there, as Kasper Schmeichel of Notts County was well beaten. Click to continue reading...

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty Tackle...

A puddle of mud proves to be Notts County goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel's best friend. [Extra Footie]

It was inevitable: the Elizabeth Lambert dating video parody. [Tauntr]

Bookmaker stops taking bets on new Scotland manager because their chief executive is on the SFA board.

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On this day 23 years ago, a certain Alexander Chapman Ferguson was appointed as the manager at Manchester United. Today Sir Alex is the most decorated manager in British football history.

His tactical genius, inspirational personality and tremendous focus have put him in a league above others.

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No wonder Sir Alex Ferguson admires him so much. Igor Akinfeev may have conceded three goals though none of them was his fault but he had pulled off a number of world-class saves which had frustrated Manchester United.

He is only 23, but he has been first choice 'keeper at CSKA Moscow for six years now, and was just 17 when he broke into the Russian side making him the youngest ever.

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A few months ago I wrote a blog comparing the fortunes of England's two Magpies – Newcastle and Notts County.
Back then Newcastle were in despair, mourning the loss of their Premier League status. Meanwhile, County were sky high, revelling in their new found wealth.
Their takeover in July, by the mysterious Munto Finance group, promised a bright future and lofty ambitions included Premier League football once more for the oldest league club in the world. Click to continue reading...

I remember reading in the FourFourTwo season preview that around half of fans wish for the season was that their club would be taken over by a foreign billionaire.

There are plenty of examples where clubs have improved greatly under new investment, whether from abroad or overseas.

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First they appoint a former England manager as their Director of Football, then they go and sign a former England international, surely this is any clubs dream, but evidently not in the case of Notts County.

We all thought it was too good to be true when the news broke of Sven Goran Eriksson appointment as the new Director of Football at League Two club, but then we heard money was involved, so, it wasn't such a shock anymore.

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Yorke, old, by the last now it time in life.

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From the official site:

City are delighted to announce that Brazilian left back Sylvinho has joined the club on a year-long contract.

The highly experienced, highly-rated 35-year-old international defender was released at the end of last season by the European Champions.

He has plenty of Premier League experience having made 55 appearances for Arsenal during a two-year stint at Highbury from 1999-2001.

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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has lavished praise upon Pepe Reina, saying that he is the complete goalkeeper and the best in the England.
"Pepe is the best in the Premier League for me. He is the number one," Benitez told Liverpool's official website.
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A short documentary on the dire straits the Magpies faced less than two years ago. How times have changed.

Today, the are flush with ME money and have Sven Goran Ericksson on board. They just signed Kasper Schmeichel from Man City on a record signing (in the range of £1m) and there are rumours that Sol Campbell and Patrick Vieira are targets.

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According to Manchester City's official wesite, Notts County have signed Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel for an undisclosed fee.

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Kasper Schmeichel has linked up again with Sven-Goran Eriksson at Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

The former Denmark Under-21 goalkeeper, who joined City in November 2004 when he turned 18, has faced fierce competition and played only two senior matches last season, cup-ties against Brighton and Santander.

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With the Premier League about to spark into life this weekend, COS reporter Adam Hennessey casts his eye over the players he feels will have an impact this coming season, but players who readers may not know much about.

Manchester United may have lost Cristiano Ronaldo from their midfield, aswell as Carlos Tevez, but Sir Alex Ferguson has looked to replace these two to some extent, with the signings of Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen, however, it may be a player already at Old Trafford, who may benefit immensely from this time to shine.

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The Daily Mail has looked at the greatest football teams of all time, with one of Sir Alex Ferguson's sides coming second to the 1970 World Cup winning side (Felix, Brito, Piazza, Carlos Alberto, Everaldo, Clodoaldo, Gerson, Jairzinho, Tostao, Pele, Rivelino)

46 Manchester United (1994)
Schmeichel, Parker, Bruce, Pallister, Irwin, Kanchelskis, Keane, Ince, Giggs, Hughes, Cantona

English champions and FA Cup

Eric Cantona was bringing the good times back to United, while the likes of Roy Keane, Paul Ince and Ryan Giggs were emerging as heroes.

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Edwin Van Der Sar has a fantastic season so far, it could get even better, he still hasn't conceded a goal in the Premier League since early November. Former Manchester United goalie and total legend... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Click to continue reading...

I saw the 2008 UEFA team of the year, and the controversy it produced, and it got me thinking. What would an all time Premiership XI look like? I'm fairly confident in my picks, but know the difficulties of picking such a side. The league has changed incredibly even since the time I have followed [. Click to continue reading...

I saw the 2008 UEFA team of the year, and the controversy it produced, and it got me thinking. What would an all time Premiership XI look like? I'm fairly confident in my picks, but know the difficulties of picking such a side. The league has changed incredibly even since the time I have followed [. Click to continue reading...