When Newcastle played Peterborough on 22nd September, we rested most of our first team squad, and started with 6 teenagers. Steve Harper - another super save form the local lad But when Peterborough deservedly won that game, there was not one word mentioning this on their club site report of the game,� and nothing from manager Ferguson, [. Click to continue reading...

There is clearly no shortage of young talent at the Emirates and therefore it is vital for the growth of these teenagers to be farmed out on loan to give them a good grounding in senior football and clearly Jay-Emmanuel Thomas is getting the hang of it just nicely.

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The U.S. Under-17 national team won a World Cup game on Thursday, but for many American observers, the 1-0 victory against Malawi didn't quite feel like a triumph. The disappointing performance led to some criticism (from SBI among others), and while it might seem misguided to be critical of a team of teenagers, the fact remains that this U-17 squad isn't just some youth team.

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Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has heaped praise on former Arsenal teammate William Gallas.
Henry has been friends with Gallas since they were teenagers so he knows how tough it has been for him to win back the Emirates fans after his Arsenal year from hell.
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Speculations about new signings in January's transfer window were already published on Arsenal despite January being three months away. Manager Arsene Wenger, as always, had to rubbish such rumours by yet again declaring he believes in the youngsters who will play an important part during this season.

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Speculations about new signings in January's transfer window were already published on Arsenal despite January being three months away. Manager Arsene Wenger, as always, had to rubbish such rumours by yet again declaring he believes in the youngsters who will play an important part during this season.

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Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has told the "News of the world" that he does not want to buy players, to stop the development of his youngsters. The french man especially has mentioned his exciting prospects� Carlos Vela, Aaron Ramsey as well as Jack Wilshere.

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From The Yorkshire Evening Post:

Leeds United have settled their dispute with Manchester City over the transfer of two 14-year-old players from Thorp Arch to Eastlands. United were pursuing City for compensation after seeing teenagers George Swan and Louis Hutton leave their academy to move to Manchester earlier in the year, and the matter has been resolved through what the Elland Road club called an "amicable private agreement".

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Of the six teenagers who started last night's game at Peterborough, the least known of all was right back James Tavernier. James Tavernier - pick of outfield players? James Tavernier was probably the pick of ther Magpies outfield players during his debut at Peterborough on Tuesday, and despite the defeat, the Bradford born youngster seemed to [. Click to continue reading...

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It is now I think well over 5 years since Arsene started using the youth in this competition. Yesterday the trend continued with 8 teenagers. Click to continue reading...

The goal scoring heroes, Vela and Watt

� It is now I think well over 5 years since Arsene� started using the youth in this competition. Yesterday the trend continued with 8 teenagers. We can safely that is significantly higher to be singled out so precisely. Of course if you really want to be picky, then as I� mentioned before in my previous post, you can count Senderos as a young un as well.

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The Under-20 World Cup gets underway Thursday and the USA will play their first game on Saturday against Germany. In what should be a very telling tournament in terms of where many of America's talented teenagers stand, there are certain college players in particular that are worth following. Click to continue reading...

Chris Hughton seeemed to have no complaints following Newcastle United's Carling Cup 2-0 defeat at Peterborough United last night. Chris Hughton - no complaints Newcastle� fielded just three players aged 23 or over, with 6 teenagers starting and an average age of about 20.7. But teh youngsters were two goals down within the opening 31 minutes, and that's how [. Click to continue reading...

Chris Hughton tried a brave experiment tonight by starting 6 teenagers and making� a full 9 changes to the side that beat Plymouth on Saturday but it was all to no avail, as the team went down 2-0 away to Peterborough. The average age of the starting 11 was just over 20, so obviously Chris [...] Click to continue reading...

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton hands full debuts to no fewer than four Newcastle teenagers for tonight's Carling Cup clash at London Road. Highly-rated Sloveninan Haris Vuckic, Bradford-born full-back James Tavernier, Devonshire center-back Ben Tozer and Geordie midfielder Ryan Donaldson all start their first senior game. Click to continue reading...

If it's one thing Newcastle players learned last season is never to give up and after being 3-1 down early in the secocd half, the lads fought back to win this game 4-3. Guts and glory for Newcastle tonight. And with 3 teenagers starting this game in LuaLua, Kadar and Ranger, this was an early test of [. Click to continue reading...

It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel

• Top 10 teenagers in the Premier League. Arsene Wenger salivates [In the Stands]

• Chelsea in talks with Bayern Munich for Ribery [Goal]

• Hungarian scores in Norwegian Cup, but won't win fair play award [Off the Post]

• Hull agree fee for Reading's Stephen Hunt [BBC]

• Steven Gerrard has a groin problem, again [Sky]

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"What scares Sir Alex Ferguson?", well apparently the Old Trafford manager has no fear of abruptly ending TalkSport interviews.

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• Man United's Move for £5.5m Brazilian is as Dead as a.... (0)
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Her name is Michela Quattrociocche and apparently she is an actress

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... then realises working in ads is what suits him best. Worth watching just for Bruce's opening line. "Put Whisk down, Grobbelaar comes in peace"

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Arsenal's lack of transfer activity this summer means the club's much vaunted teenagers could be given more opportunity to shine.
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When the youngsters at Liverpool's Academy returned to pre-season training on Monday there was a familiar face waiting to greet them.
Rafa Benitez had taken time out from his hectic Melwood schedule to make the short trip to the Kirkby facility and the presence of the Reds boss had an instant effect on the teenagers who dream of one day graduating to his first team squad. Click to continue reading...

Ilves have been playing again for a season and a half now, and for the most part they've been up near the top of the Kakkonen group B table. Tampere photographer Petteri Lehtonen has been following them, and has kindly agreed to allow NFN to use his photos to bring a little bit of Kakkonen to our readers.

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Although reports in numerous media outlets in Portugal and Spain ran stories last wee about The Special One and his "special" friendships with other women, Jose Mourinho and his wife have gone public denying they are separating.

The family have done a group shot whilst on holiday with the magazine Lux, and insist all is well on the home front.

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UPDATE:

Although reports in numerous media outlets in Portugal and Spain ran stories last wee about The Special One and his "special" friendships with other women, Jose Mourinho and his wife have gone public denying they are separating.

The family have done a group shot whilst on holiday with the magazine Lux, and insist all is well on the home front.

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Fernando Torres

Can't sleep. ... Still hear the vuvuzelas. ... Ok, maybe counting my freckles will help. ... 1, 2, 3 but some of them overlap, what do I do then? ... Think about the adventures of Fernando Gingerbread. ... Oh no, I forgot where my wife's name stops.

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There's nothing going on today.

The 3rd place match for the most important trophy in the history of world sport won't kick off until 5:30am PST tomorrow and the finals won't be until 11am PST so I'm stuck here trolling the internet for rumor, innuendo, hell, even something made up would be nice.

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Toronto FC released Johann Smith today from their roster. A young (22) depth player who has spent less than a year with Toronto, most fans will wish him well. However, he did not seem to build on his scattered appearances. Smith had speed and energy in abundance, but all other categories needed a top-up. Click to continue reading...

Facing the sobering reality of a fourth season without a major trophy, Arsenal fans have been disappointed.� The disenchantment has created a culture of negativity around the club, which Arsene Wenger lashed out at on Friday.

"When you look at people assessing the situations of the clubs, it has become ridiculous," Wenger said.

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Seems as though we're learning new things about Adrian Mutu every week, doesn't it?

1. He takes his hair very seriously;
2. He looks sizzle-worthy as a lowly photocopier boy;
3. He has a thing for wearing costumes.

That last one got us a little excited. But unfortunately, he didn't go for the fireman who lost his shirt look.

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Seems as though we're learning new things about Adrian Mutu every week, doesn't it?

1. He takes his hair very seriously;
2. He looks sizzle-worthy as a lowly photocopier boy;
3. He has a thing for wearing costumes.

That last one got us a little excited. But unfortunately, he didn't go for the fireman who lost his shirt look.

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Ever since 17 year old Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has scored those two goals in the last two league games, the Italian media has been publishing articles about how Italy doesn't put faith in young players. On the one hand, it is true, Italy is a traditional society and most managers have the traditional view that players have to mature first and if you play them regularly too early you will "burn" them.

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Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has admitted the Carling Cup folicks on Tuesday night was just as big a learning curve for him as the teenagers in the team. A Gunners team with an average age of just 19 put on a masterclass showing against Sheffield United, battering the Championship outfit 6-0. However, although Bendtner was classed as [. Click to continue reading...

A ceasefire has been called in the Wenger v Platini war of words said with an overly thick French accent, and an unlikely hero has emerged as the moderator who brokered the deal: Michele Platini's dad. The duo had been bickering after Platini took a subtle shot at Arsene's penchant for signing "prospects" fresh out of [. Click to continue reading...