Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Training Camp

Training camp in Japan went on smoothly

2008-09-25T17:52:31+00:00

The cold weather in Gotenban did not even effect the spirit of the Singapore Under 16 players as they are undergoing a training camp there.In fact,the players gave their best shot with a magnificent performance despite losing 3-4 to the hands of Tokai University Syoyo High School in their first warm up match.

Damien Delaney on Playing for QPR and Ireland --- Balanta Standby -- Parett Update -- Langley Trial --- Ex-Birthdays --- Year Flashback: Board Resigns

2008-08-20T06:20:00+00:00

-
Damien Delaney on life at QPR:
"...There's a lot of pressure...Our owners, they're very successful people in other walks of life, in the businesses that they're involved in, and believe you me they expect an awful lot of success in this one as well. The first day that I signed, I was told in no uncertain terms that promotion was expected and either you're with us or you won't be.

Kenny Cooper: What is Bob Bradley Thinking

2008-08-19T20:09:00+00:00

Drawing Fouls and Creating Set Pieces: Eddie Johnson's usefulness?

For weeks, maybe months now all the buzz seems to be about Kenny Cooper's non selection to the National Team by Bob Bradley. I understand most in the blogosphere share my view that Cooper's selection for the national team should have been automatic by this point.

Liverpool Set To End Interest In Barry As He Prepares For Villa's UEFA Cup Campaign

2008-08-13T22:42:00+00:00

Gareth Barry's proposed move to Liverpool finally appears to have fallen through after he asked to join Aston Villa's Uefa Cup challenge.

The England midfielder declared himself available to play after speaking to Martin O'Neill's staff, giving the clearest indication yet that he will remain at Villa Park.

U.S.-Netherlands Olympic Gamenight

2008-08-10T04:30:18+00:00

The game is at 4:45 a.m. on USA.

With a win the U.S. progresses.

Preview here.

The latest from the Olympic team is here.

Group B Standings
Team W L T Pts GF GA GD
USA 1 0 0 3 1 0 +1
NED 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
NGA 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
JPN 0 1 0 0 1 2 -1

Incidentally, I heard from Robbie Rogers' dad who said his son got to meet Kobe Bryant at the spectacular opening ceremonies.

The Slave Camp at Lazio

2008-08-08T14:42:26+00:00

This has been news in the calcio world recently. When Lazio first met up for pre-season training in mid-July, coach Delio Rossi made a list of players that did not fit into his plans for the coming season. These players are: Roberto Baronio (considered as a youngster to be the next great Italian midfielder, never happened), Simone Inzaghi (Pippo's younger brother who has always been more technically gifted than Pippo, but not as successful), Massimo Mutarelli (a defensive midfielder who works hard all game, impressed at Palermo), Tommaso Berni (a young goalkeeper who was never given a chance), Alberto Quadri (another promising player as a youngster but has turned out to be an average player), and Guglielmo Stendardo (on loan at Juve last season, a decent defender who has also garnered interest from Milan and Inter).

Burgenland: It’s A Place

2008-07-30T03:07:01+00:00

Burgenland- the easternmost and least populous of all of Austria's states. It's right up against the border with Hungary and was the subject of only mildly interesting territorial debates in the 13th century, and not so much since. It was also the provider of Arsenal's most recent friendly opponents.

Leo's Kindergarten: Call Ups For The August Training Camp.

2008-07-29T00:39:57+00:00

Great, finally some 'confirmed' names to discuss. Leo Beenhakker called up 20 youngsters from the Polish league for the upcoming training camp in Wronki where he's to judge first handedly the amount of talent that they possess. Surprises, as always, as there are two guys who don't even have a single 1st division game under their belt.

Soccer-Lovin': It's Not Just For Basketballers

2008-07-28T17:42:00+00:00

It seems like forever that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and big mouth Chad Johnson has been threatening to show up for 2008 in a jersey other than that of the Ohio players. He sort of made good on that threat by showing up to Bengals training camp today in a Sporting Lisbon kit. Somewhere, in the Ohio Valley a lone Portuguese man is watching that ESPN clip and laughing until Vinho Verde comes out of his nose.

Ocho Cinco loves the Leões

2008-07-28T13:00:00+00:00

Bengals receiver Chad Johnson reported to training camp yesterday sporting the finest in Portuguese soccer wear. Ocho Cinco sported a Sporting Lisbon shirt yesterday as he checked into training camp. No word on if Johnson feels that Sporting was wrong for rejecting a 11.8 pound bid from Everton for Sporting midfielder Joao Moutinho.

Philipp Degan Injury Blow For Liverpool FC

2008-07-28T10:30:00+00:00

New signing Philipp Degen is facing the prospect of missing the start of Liverpool's season with a groin strain.

Degen could require surgery on the injury, sustained during the team's pre-season training camp in Switzerland last week.

The right-back, who arrived on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, missed much of last season with a groin problem.

AS Roma Star's Car Stolen with Daughter Still Inside!

2008-07-25T13:42:00+00:00

AS Roma Frenchmen Philippe Mexes got the phone call that makes your heart stop.

Mexes was at pre-season training camp when news came to him that his car was stolen from his driveway while his two-year-old daughter slept on the back seat.

Apparently Mexes' wife left the little girl in the car while she dashed inside carrying the couple's young son and the car thieves thought the car was theirs for the taking.

Kolo Toure Has Malaria

2008-07-23T22:04:00+00:00

Just what we needed. The man I've been wanting to captain this team for the new season contracted malaria over the summer in the Ivory Coast. He was feeling a little weakness during the training camp in Austria and was taken to the hospital for a check up, and they discovered...wait for it...that he has contracted the deadly disease.

A dull draw, Kolo has Malaria + news round-up

2008-07-23T11:55:26+00:00

Pre-season continued last night with a 1-1 draw against Hungarian side Szdyrgcbcbrtrvl Dlllbfyrtf with Theo Walcott scoring the Arsenal goal (goal and highlights via Arsenalist).

There really isn't any point in analysing these games too seriously. They're about getting some match fitness into the players, at this stage performances don't really matter too much.

Reds' Spanish Armada Set To Return

2008-07-23T10:22:00+00:00

Liverpool's Spanish contingent will be back in training at Melwood on Friday after their successful Euro 2008 campaign.

Fernando Torres, Pepe Reina, Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa helped their country claim European Championship glory this summer, and were granted extended leave in order to recover from the tournament.

Spurs close to £17m star deal: Levy expected to agree bid very soon

2008-07-22T19:52:22+00:00

Juande Ramos badly wants this Blackburn star, and it appears that the England man has reached boiling point as his frustration over a move continues! David Bentley pulled out of Blackburn's training camp in Germany yesterday - as his frustration over a big-money move to Tottenham reached breaking point.

Tottenham Target David Bentley Demands Spurs Move

2008-07-22T16:57:43+00:00

Spurs target David Bentley is demanding a move to White Hart Lane, according to reports, writes Craig Rodhouse. Bentley expressed his desire to leave Ewood Park earlier in the summer and Tottenham soon emerged as the front runners for the 23-year-old's signature. And the midfielder has now withdrawn from Blackburn's pre-season training camp in Germany, as he [.

Cherundolo Reports In At Hannover Training Camp

2008-07-22T04:21:00+00:00

US and Hannover 96 defender Steve Cherundolo has now reported into his club's training camp after being given a bit more time to rest after three tough international matches for the USA. During the break, he also changed agents, from his longtime representaive Dr. Michael Becker to the Hannover based Harun Arslan.

Leo's List Of Polish League Talents Leaked Out.

2008-07-21T22:39:58+00:00

Today's Przeglad Sportowy published an interesting list of players who are to be watched in the first rounds of the Polish league by Leo and his assistants. They are to be called up for a special training camp in Wronki in the beginning of August. I don't know if it's only a result of journalists' imagination or if the list really comes from our national team staff.

Liverpool close in on £1.5 million teenage superstar !

2008-07-21T19:08:00+00:00

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of David Ngog from Paris Saint Germain in what is rumoured to be a £1.5 million deal.
The Frenchman is one of the most sought after youngsters in Europe and Liverpool have managed to snap him up for a reported fee of just £1.5 million. Rafa has already brought in a few other youth players, like Niko Saric who is likely to spend most of the season in the club's reserves.

Gerrard’s Injury Not A Concern For Benitez

2008-07-21T08:17:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez has played down any fears over Steven Gerrard's fitness for the start of the season.

The Liverpool skipper returned home early from the club's training camp in Switzerland after suffering a groin problem.

Gerrard sat out the 2-1 win over FC Lucerne in Grenchen on Wednesday and was back on Merseyside for the 1-1 draw against Polish champions Wisla Krakow in Fribourg on Saturday.

Crocked Gerrard Sent Home

2008-07-20T08:39:00+00:00

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's pre-season has been interrupted by a groin injury that has seen the midfielder sent home from the club's Swiss training camp.

According to the club's official website the injury is not too serious although it will keep him out of action for the next week.

Kuyt Hails Pacheco Impact

2008-07-20T08:31:00+00:00

Dirk Kuyt admits he is not surprised youngster Daniel Pacheco has been hitting the headlines during the club's pre-season trip to Switzerland but insists he is just one of a group of young guns who are knocking on the first-team door.

The Dutch forward has been impressed by the way the Spaniard has handled the step up from reserve team level to the senior squad and thinks his performances have given boss Rafael Benitez food for thought ahead of the 2008-09 season.

Lee Ready For Liverpool Start

2008-07-19T07:48:00+00:00

Liverpool assistant, Sammy Lee, is desperate for the new season to get underway so that his side can start competing.

Former Kop player and current coach Sammy Lee, 49, has revealed on the clubs official website that he is 'desperate' for the new campaign to get underway.

Lee has been impressed with what he has seen so far in training, and sees no reason if the squad continue in the manner they have started, why they cannot transmit this optimism and enthusiasm onto the pitch.

Blackburn closer to £6million signing

2008-07-18T08:23:00+00:00

Ecuador international Segundo Castillo is close to joining Blackburn as the Red Star Belgrade midfielder is heading to the Rovers training camp to finalize the move. Castillo sure made it sound like a deal was imminent. Juventus wanted me and...

MARCA and Yellow Journalism

2008-07-14T13:42:15+00:00

Does MARCA have anything better to do?

The veritable Spanish sports daily/bird cage liner must be bored after the exaltation of the Euro 2008 championship. When they're not trying to speed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to their beloved Real Madrid or trying to coax Raul onto the national team, they grow bored and despondent.

Benitez Determined To Complete Signings

2008-07-13T10:10:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez insists he will successfully complete some major Liverpool signings in the coming weeks.

The Anfield boss had seen the supporting cast of youth and fringe players from his squad complete the club's first pre-season friendly with a 1-0 win at Tranmere on Saturday, thanks to a fine first-half winner from Yossi Benayoun.

Benitez Looks At Positives

2008-07-13T09:51:00+00:00

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez looks focuses on the good things he witnessed during their opening pre-season friendly against neighbours Tranmere Rovers.

Liverpool put in a solid display in their one-nil victory over Tranmere with Rafa Benitez looking at the first-half display of 17-year old Daniel Pacheco, the debuts of new signings Phillip Degen, and Diego Cavalieri, and Daniel Agger's return from injury.

Arguez Shows Well in Pre-Season Matches

2008-07-12T11:31:00+00:00

Hertha Berlin's American midfielder, Bryan Arguez, has had a few growing pains in recent weeks but now looks to be on track. After passing out in a training session two weeks ago (reportedly due to jet lag), the Miami native acquitted himself well in two friendlies last week against Hoeppel Tel Aviv with the latest result being a 0-0 draw.

Benitez Tells Anfield Faithful: Trust me - I Have To Sell To Buy But I Will Get Things Right For You

2008-07-11T21:44:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez has called for Liverpool fans to 'trust him' as he works in the transfer market to improve the Anfield squad.

Liverpool are also toiling to conclude the frustrating, summer-long transfer saga over Gareth Barry's arrival at the club but there is now no chance that the midfielder will be signed in time for the club's first pre-season friendly.