Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Europe

Fans Should Own Newcastle, Not Run It

2008-10-14T12:00:08+00:00

According to the Times, Newcastle United have 7 parties with a strong interest in buying the club, with 3 of them showing proof of funds as well. For a club without a permanent manager and an emotional owner who is the textbook definition of a glory fan, it's good news. Whether the interested parties can [.

UEFA have a dig at Sepp Blatter over racism

2008-10-14T11:05:20+00:00

FIFA has taken another kicking over its policy on racism, and this time it was their pals at UEFA taking a swipe at Sepp Blatter and co. The European governing body has revealed that the paltry fines handed out for racism at international matches would be considerably higher if they fell under its jurisdiction.

“Respect” Campaign Should Be Respected

2008-10-14T08:02:53+00:00

One of the most mocked aspects of the Premier League season so far has been the FA's much vaunted Respect The Ref campaign. This initiative, as we all know, is designed to encourage players to behave better towards the referee - no dissent, no abuse, no crowding, just a polite dialogue, preferably channeled through the [.

A Football Fan Am I Not

2008-10-14T07:50:29+00:00

Mount Kailash is often regarded as the holiest mountain in Asia. Revered by the pre-Buddhists as the point of all creation and celebrated by Hindus as the recreational playground of Lord Shiva, dancing and smoking copious amounts of cannabis. Hidden away in the barren deserts of western Tibet, to circumnavigate the mountain is said to [.

Historic Free-Kick by El Jefe

2008-10-14T07:44:39+00:00

During this "international week" footballing lull when club play is suspended while nations hold their collective breath over the upcoming qualifiers, and club fans try to find something else to fill their time, there's actually been one on-the-pitch event at club level which is being hailed, at least in Mexico, as "historic".

Belarus vs England: Uefa world cup qualifying- Highlights and Livestream

2008-10-14T07:30:36+00:00

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Belarus are meeting england wednesday October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site

Norway vs Netherlands : Uefa world cup qualifying- Highlights and Livestream

2008-10-14T07:27:54+00:00

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Norway are meeting The Netherlands October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site

Georgia vs Bulgaria: Uefa world cup qualifying- Highlights and Livestream

2008-10-14T07:25:07+00:00

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Georgia are meeting Bulgaria wednesday October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site

Czech Republic vs Slovenia : Uefa world cup qualifying- Highlights and Livestream

2008-10-14T07:21:30+00:00

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Czech Republic are meeting Slovenia wednesday October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site

Russia vs Finland : Uefa world cup qualifying- Highlights and Livestream

2008-10-14T07:19:18+00:00

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Russia are meeting Finland wednesday October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site

Oof, the England Game–a Perspective from Beyond the Pale

2008-10-14T06:54:40+00:00

I'm afraid that in the past few seasons when it comes to the English national team the scales have finally fallen away from my eyes well, admittedly my eyes are failing with a great crash. Apart from the scoreline, which Maggie Thatcher might have liked, nothing about that game can have been calculated to please any [.

The Director Of Football: How To Get It Right

2008-10-14T06:50:33+00:00

Anybody's who's ever sat next to Steve Perryman at an Exeter City knows to expect plenty of noise around them for the full 90 minutes. The former Spurs midfielder leads the junior supporters in singing, makes his opinions on the match very clear, and is happy to chat to both City regulars and journalists alike [.

UEFA Top 25

2008-10-14T01:09:10+00:00

The latest UEFA rankings are in. Click to see which clubs climbed the furthest and which clubs have struggled for form.

Lack of Ambition?!?

2008-10-13T19:23:07+00:00

Not much to report after Spain's emphatic 3-0 victory over Estonia. I had the pleasure of watching the match with Timothy Lakefront at my local and good times were had. Thanks for coming, Tim.

As for our Beloved, the news wires are a bit cold. But here's 2 news tidbits I saw bandying around the soccer news wires.

Spurs Striker Defends Sporting Director Comolli

2008-10-13T18:51:29+00:00

Tottenham striker Darren Bent has backed sporting director Damien Comolli to retain his position at the club after revealing that the Frenchman played a major role in luring him to White Hart Lane. It has been widely reported that Comolli will find himself out of the job in the coming weeks after failing to find a [.

Arsenal Defender Faces Drunk & Disorderly Charge

2008-10-13T18:49:52+00:00

Arsenal defender Kerrea Gilbert will be tried for being drunk and disorderly in January after an incident last month. The 21-year-old, who is spending a season-long loan spell at League One leaders Leicester City, was arrested on September 24 at Humberstone Gate. The full-back appeared before Leicester magistrates to confirm his name, age, address and entered a [.

Wayne Rooney for England (v Kazakhstan), 11 October 2008

2008-10-13T18:45:00+00:00

A propos nothing in particular, I received this comment on an old CUAS post the other week. It's so beautifully random and non-football, I couldn't help but share it.

Thanks for my rolex.x ps you were terrible in bed and have a white sized willy.

Sigh. I can't believe the ingratitude of today's women.

Spurs Contemplate £5million Offer For Hammer

2008-10-13T18:39:07+00:00

Tottenham are keen on snapping up Matthew Upson from bitter London rivals West Ham, according to The People. The 29-year-old - who won his first England cap in a competitive match in Saturday's 5-1 win over Kazakhstan at Wembley - is an essential component of the Hammers back line. But Spurs boss Juande Ramos is desperate to [.

Arsenal Battling Big Guns For French Wonderkid

2008-10-13T18:34:35+00:00

Arsenal are battling Chelsea and Liverpool for French wonderkid Sofiane Feghouli, according to reports. The Daily Star Sunday claim Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the 18-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for French Ligue One outfit Grenoble Foot 38. The youngster has also attracted interest from other European giants including Barcelona, Milan and Valencia, while Phil [.

Hammers’ Clash With Tigers Is A Sell-Out

2008-10-13T18:28:09+00:00

West Ham's first-ever Premier League trip to Hull City's KC Stadium is a 25,000 sell-out. Around 2,500 Hammers' supporters will make the journey up the A1 to watch their side take on the Tigers, who have roared into the top-six following a superb start to the season. And home fans snapped up the final few remaining tickets [.

Souness Lined Up As Ramos’ Spurs Successor?

2008-10-13T18:26:27+00:00

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing former Liverpool and Newcastle boss Graeme Souness as a potential successor to Juande Ramos. The Spaniard is thought to have been given six games to save his job after a disastrous start to the season which sees them propping up the Premier League, and according to the Sunday Mirror, Souness is being [.

Hleb: Arsenal Star’s Rise Is No Surprise

2008-10-13T18:23:57+00:00

Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb insists it has come as no surprise to see Theo Walcott enjoy a mercurial rise through the Gunners ranks and into Fabio Capello's England side. Hleb, now at Barcelona after his £13million move over the summer, is aware that his departure has enabled Arsene Wenger to set the 19-year-old prodigy loose, [.

Irons Join The Race To Sign Fulham Midfielder

2008-10-13T18:14:55+00:00

West Ham have reportedly joined the race to sign Fulham star Jimmy Bullard. The 29-year-old previously had a spell with the Hammers between 1999 and 2001, but failed to make the grade and was given a free transfer without making an appearance. However, successful stints that followed at Peterborough, Wigan and now Fulham has seen the Newham-born [.

Tottenham In HUNT For Talented French Striker

2008-10-13T18:13:19+00:00

Tottenham have reportedly trained their sights on Rennes' Jimmy Briand as they step up their search for a new striker when the transfer window re-opens in January. TribalFootball.com understand Spurs will launch a bid for the former France Under-21 international, although the French outfit are likely to hold out for up to £8million for the 23-year-old.

Lack of height won’t stop Gunners reaching the top, insists Toure

2008-10-13T18:00:40+00:00

Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has rubbished claims that the team's defensive axis lacks the required height to keep out the giants of the Premier League. The Gunners have already conceded three goals from corners this season - against Hull, Fulham and Bolton and the defensive pairing of Toure and skipper William Gallas have come under [.

Hammers Striker Sets Sights On Germany

2008-10-13T17:46:21+00:00

Craig Bellamy is gunning for Germany after making a successful return in Wales' 2-0 win over Liechtenstein on Saturday. The 29-year-old striker returned to captain the national side to a vital, if a little laboured, victory over the Group Four minnows at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. The match marked Bellamy's first competitive appearance since West Ham United's goalless [.

Tottenham’s Midfield ACE On Liverpool Radar?

2008-10-13T17:44:29+00:00

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is keen to lure David Bentley to Anfield in the January transfer window, according to reports. The People claim that Benitez is eager to succeed at the second attempt after failing in a bid to land the right winger in the summer. Bentley instead plumped for White Hart Lane in a £15million deal [.

Arsenal Star Is STAYING PUT In North London!

2008-10-13T17:33:40+00:00

Cesc Fabregas has put speculation linking him with a move back to Barcelona to bed by insisting that he is more than happy in North London. The Gunners midfielder was quoted as saying he would be tempted by a move to the Catalan giants if he endured a fourth consecutive trophyless season with Arsenal.

Martin Samuel cries foul

2008-10-13T17:17:46+00:00

Evincing a genuine concern about mounting debt in the EPL unleashes an unhinged rant from Martin Samuel on Lord Triesman. I wonder why he even bothers to call him Lord PleasedMan. Lets just call him Lord Treason since Samuel keeps playing up his former Communist Party ties. Sure, the EPL is the cynosure of the soccer world but so was the US in the global economy.

West Ham Defender Linked With Spurs

2008-10-13T17:02:42+00:00

West Ham defender Matthew Upson is a target for London rivals Tottenham, according to reports. The 29-year-old has shrugged off a series of injury problems to emerge as one of the Hammers' most consistent performers following his £6million switch from Birmingham in January 2007. That has seen him propelled into the England reckoning and he was rewarded [.