Archives for: April 2008

Football: Unforeseen circumstances delay Bruces Wigan unveiling


01st April 2008
Unforeseen circumstances have forced Wigan to cancel the unveiling of Steve Bruce as their new bossThis article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballUEFA to launch Reds crush probe | Seol in quit threat | Brown backing for Forster more »
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Small Talk: Ronny Rosenthal


01st April 2008
Small Talk: The Liverpool legend on that miss against Villa, and his football consultancy businessThis article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBarry wont face UEFA charge | Beattie desperate to take on Milan | Arca unaware of rumours more »
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Book review: Home Fans Only!


01st April 2008
The Gear: Martin Kerrs guide to safe drinking holes for travelling fans is uninspired and written in a sexist toneThis article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballWilson wants to finish job | Brown agrees Hull deal | Swans continue Duffy talks more »
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Luton agents to fight FA charge


01st April 2008
Six agents will fight FA charges relating to procedural blemishes involving transfers at Luton Town Football ClubThis article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballNorth East rivals vie for Turk | Jackson handed Lincoln reins | Downing out to silence… more »
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Football: Which footballers names have been spelt incorrectly on their shirts?


01st April 2008
The Knowledge: Plus: striped champions; Atl??ticos bear badge; and Rangers beating Dortmund 8-0?This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballCole eyeing early return for Blues | NASCAR odds | Ramos eyes steady progress more »
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Owen visits German specialist


01st April 2008
Michael Owen has dragged his injury-ravaged body to Germany again in the hope of repairing his torn thigh muscleThis article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballWinger to leave Shrimpers | Rovers confirm takeover talks | Rs chief reveals interest i… more »
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Champions League qualifying: Liverpool 4-0 Toulouse (5-0 on aggregate)


01st April 2008
Champions League: A late brace from Dirk Kuyt confirmed Liverpools dominance over Toulouse as they marched into the group stage.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballUEFA issue warning over racism | Argyle duo train with Joses Blues | C… more »
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Football: Spanish media report that Sevillas midfielder Antonio Puerta has died


01st April 2008
Antonio Puerta has died aged 22, three days after collapsing during Sevillas match against Getafe.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballUpson wants to tap London pride | Hoops face Saints in Scottish Cup | Addicks eye non-league ace more »
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Higginbotham in Sunderland talks


01st April 2008
Stoke have reluctantly agreed a £2.5m bid from Sunderland for their skipper Danny Higginbotham.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballUnited dont want to nick Anelka | Smith lashes out at Romanov rant | Ljungberg fitness boost more »
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Berbatov backs Jol and pledges to stay with Spurs, for now


01st April 2008
Dimitar Berbatov insists he wont quit Spurs ... yet.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballFIFA take credit for sponsorship deal | Gerrard: Were ready to rumble | Barca rule out Drogba talk more »
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FA to investigate anti-Muslim abuse aimed at Mido


01st April 2008
The FA will launch an inquiry into the alleged Islamophobic abuse suffered by Mido during Sundays Tyne-Wear derby.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBolo blow hands Harry final chance | We could have challenged - Henry | Pearce rules… more »
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Football: Knowledge - does Shay Given really carry holy water with him at every match?


01st April 2008
The Knowledge: Plus: England v Scotland keeper face-off; footballers music (3); and the keeper sent off in a shootout.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballAway delight for Twente | McLeish: Forget tired thoughts | Harry tips Pearce for… more »
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Small Talk: Les Ferdinand


01st April 2008
Small Talk: The former England striker on his love of sax and what really went down in the Blue Peter garden.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBrazil first up at Wembley | Pistol Pete in Argyles sights | Jewells call to arms more »
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Barney Ronay looks back at classic examples of football celebrations


01st April 2008
Manchester Uniteds Nani marked his goal in style on Sunday, and Barney Ronay looks back at classic celebrations.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballHuddersfield v Barnsley Betting Odds | Big Sam hopes to land Barca stars | Clarets capt… more »
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Four days to go


01st April 2008
Who could be moving where as the transfer window gets ready to slam shut for the autumn.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballClub hope scheme is Addick-tive | Chelsea linked with £35m Tevez | No Euro Skeptics – England are 4/1 Favourite… more »
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Everton seethe at Fernandes late change of heart


01st April 2008
David Moyess exhaustive pursuit of Manuel Fernandes has been gazumped at the 11th hour by Valencia.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballKennedy pens new Celtic deal | West Brom v Wolves preview | Wenger: Ill clear Adebayors name more »
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Rangers ready for the cauldron


01st April 2008
Champions League: Walter Smith has called on his players to be inspired by the volatile atmosphere in Belgrade tonight.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballSky Blues takeover hope | Emre insists hes staying | Owls in talks with Burton more »
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Football: Capello sacked by Real


01st April 2008
Real are eyeing Getafes Bernd Schuster after sacking their title-winning coach Fabio Capello.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballJols Euro warning | Southgate backs Lee to perform | Rep of Ireland v Chile Betting Odds more »
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Football: Pearce poised for full-time England Under-21 role


01st April 2008
After guiding England to the semi-finals of the European U-21 Championship, Stuart Pearce is poised to go full-time.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballArgyle duo train with Joses Blues | Barthez: Im not safe at Nantes | Gers must up F… more »
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Football: £27m Torres heading for Anfield


01st April 2008
Liverpool have agreed a club-record fee with Atlético Madrid for Spain striker Fernando Torres.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballAlonso in limbo | Gunners offered Etoo bait | Boro move for Brown more »
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Football: Darren Bent signs for Tottenham for £16.5m


01st April 2008
After an epic courtship, Darren Bent has finally signed for Tottenham for a club-record £16.5m.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballLazio eye Silvestre | Gers fancy Feindouno | Algarve Open Betting Odds more »
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Football:


01st April 2008
Sam Allardyce is expecting to fly back from Barcelona with Edmilson and Eidur Gudjohnsen in tow.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballWenger admits to Freddie error | Foster eyes United place | NEILL: ALL TO PLAY FOR more »
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Caborn asked to land World Cup


01st April 2008
Gordon Brown has asked outgoing sports minister Richard Caborn to land England the World Cup in 2018.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballCarling Cup first round draw | Romanov makes long-term pledge | Butcher bags Bees job more »
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Football: Knowledge - do Woking have the best Wembley record ever?


01st April 2008
The Knowledge: Plus: playing in all 11 positions; bizarre penalty rituals; and getting a ref to change his mind.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballTour De France Betting Odds | Wenger promises Henry will stay | Bolton v Middlesbrough… more »
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Obituary: Jupp Derwall


01st April 2008
Obituary: The former West German football manager who was unfairly treated by fans has died aged 80.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBlades: All quiet on Jags | Big Sam to trigger midfield shuffle | Job can be so lonely - Coppell more »
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Football: Beware reliance on imports, Zola warns England


01st April 2008
Gianfranco Zola believes English clubs must limit the number of imported players to benefit the national side.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballSaint Davis faces three-match ban | Nasdaq-100 Open - Betting Odds | Brad eyes Rovers Eur… more »
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Football: Inter keen on adding £25m Tevez


01st April 2008
Carlos Tevez will become the ninth Argentinian on Inters books if Massimo Moratti gets his way.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballEuropean weekend review | Woody still toying with Real story | Neville has title in sights for United more »
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Football: League reality hits home for Blades


01st April 2008
Sheffield Utd have been handed a tie with Chesterfield in the draw for the first round of the Carling Cup.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballHammers charged over signings | Big Sam closes on Duke and Tal | Injured Beckham out for a mo… more »
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Football: transfer round-up: Middlesbrough replace Viduka with Tuncay


01st April 2008
Transfer round-up: Tuncay Sanli is set to fill the rather sizeable gap left at the Riverside by Mark Viduka.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballMIL Brewers (C Villanueva) @ CIN Reds (E Ramirez) | Broadfoot heads to Ibrox | McLeish: For… more »
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Football: Fresh hurdle faces Thaksins City takeover bid


01st April 2008
Thaksin Shinawatras £90m takeover of Man City is "on the ropes" with a possible conviction for fraud in Thailand hanging over him.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballDiouf agent plays down Toon talk | Puyol demands perfect game | Middl… more »
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Football: Johnson back early in training for next season


01st April 2008
Evertons Andrew Johnson has begun pre-season training a month early in a bid to get fit for next seasons opener.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballSri Lanka vs Pakistan - 3rd ODI | Rios Cup final wish | Radostin to give Leeds Kish of… more »
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Football: Knowledge - has a flamethrower ever been used to thaw out a frozen pitch?


01st April 2008
The Knowledge: Plus: whats the deal with parachute payments?; from the Conference to the Premiership (2); and where does at sixes and sevens come from?This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBig Sam open to offer for Diouf | Filippo Voland… more »
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Football: Richardson denies rift with Pearce before crunch game


01st April 2008
Lord Snooty says he has no issue with Stuart Pearce despite storming off the pitch when subbed on Monday.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballIpswich still in for Jeffers | Barthez: Im not safe at Nantes | I wont walk out on City - Pear… more »
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The Fiver


01st April 2008
Sign up now for the funniest tea-time football email around. OK, the only tea-time football email around.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballBrooking: Relief at end to takeover | Addicks release flop Hasselbaink | Sheva bosses play dow… more »
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Small Talk: Arsenal legend Ian Wright comes clean about pranks, bikes and rubbish daleks


01st April 2008
Small Talk: The Arsenal legend gives it to us straight about saddle soreness, the Daleks and bother with the police.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballMcMillan calls it a day | Freddy calls for crackdown | Reds cautious over stadium p… more »
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Flower of Scotland a dirge and must be scrapped, says new chief


01st April 2008
New SFA president George Peat has already ruffled feathers by suggesting that Flower of Scotland should be dropped.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballMan Utd v Wigan odds | I wont walk out on City - Pearce | Boothroyd lines up signing… more »
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Football: Ready or not


01st April 2008
When South Africa won the race to host the 2010 World Cup, a continent celebrated. But time is running out, stadiums are unbuilt and violent crime is rising, writes Xan Rice.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited FootballRosicky ready to return |… more »
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Chilled to perfection


01st April 2008
Marta is one of Brazils best footballers - but as a woman she had to leave home to prove it. She tells Alex Bellos how she found fame and fulfilment in the far north of Europe.This article is courtesy of Guardian Unlimited Football Tommy Robredo vs Novak… more »
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