Finally work on Brighton & Hove Albion's new stadium at Falmer gets underway on 17th December, eight days before Christmas Day.


The Albion have been residing at The Withdean Stadium for god knows how long after moving out of the Goldstone Ground in Hove, many many many years ago. Click to continue reading...

Defending-champ Tottenham (that's weird to say) drew Liverpool in perhaps the most intriguing match-up.

A, your team's going down. QPR drew Manchester United.Man. United v. QPR Burnley v. Chelsea
Arsenal v. Wigan Sunderland v. Blackburn
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The Carling Cup fourth-round draw took place Saturday, and Chelsea have to be pleased with the outcome or are they? Our Blues will welcome Championship side Burnley to Stamford Bridge on November 11 or 12.

We all remember how Chelsea fared against Barnsley in last year's FA Cup. Still, I don't think this tie will be much of a problem.

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The draw for the Carling Cup Fourth Round was made this afternoon and it has certainly not disappointed. It has thrown up some mouth-watering ties which will be played the week commencing 10th of November.

The tie of the round is obviously the game to be played at White Hart Lane. Cup holders Tottenham will entertain Rafa Benitez' Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

The Daily Mail today reports that Robinho was swanning off to Brazil whilst his new Man City teammates were getting shamed by Brighton in the Carling Cup... The Mail reckons Sparky Hughes gave his big-money signing special dispensation to leave, saying: Sportsmail understands that Robinho, 23, had been given permission by manager Mark . Click to continue reading...

23/09/2008

Arsenal - Sheffield United 6 - 0
Burnley - Fulham 1 - 0
Rotherham United - Southampton 3 - 1
Swansea City v Cardiff City 1 - 0
Stoke City v Reading 2 - 2 (4 - 3 ai rigori)
Leeds United v Hartlepool United 3 - 2
Watford v West Ham United 1 - 0
Manchester United v Middlesbrough 3 - 1
Liverpool v Crewe Alexandra 2 - 1
Sunderland v Northampton Town 2 - 2 (4 - 3 ai rigori)

24/09/2008

Aston Villa - Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1
Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2
Ipswich Town - Wigan Athletic 1 - 4
Portsmouth - Chelsea 0 - 4
Blackburn Rovers - Everton 1 - 0

Brighton - Derby County Posticipata

Per il secondo turno Brighton - Manchester City 2 - 2 (5 - 3 ai rigori)

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A few interesting third-round draws with Carling Cup holders Spurs away against a listless Newcastle United squad. Also, Manchester City fresh off of their 6-0 thumping of Portsmouth travel to Brighton and Hove Albion. Portsmouth attempt to rebound at home against Chelsea. Manchester United host Middlesbrough and several reports state that Ronaldo is set to receive more playing time as he comes back from ankle surgery. Click to continue reading...

Amid the frenzy surrounding Manchester City and the transfer of Robinho sending shockwaves through the world, Glauber Berti was another Brazilian international travelling through the revolving doors at Eastlands. The ‘one-cap wonder' arrives to strengthen Mark Hughes' defensive options. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal v Sheffield United; Brighton or Manchester City v Derby County; Burnley v Fulham; Portsmouth v Chelsea; Blackburn v Everton; Rotherham v Southampton; Swansea v Cardiff City; Ipswich v Wigan; Stoke City v Reading; Leeds v Hartlepool; Watford v West... Click to continue reading...

Cups, cups, cups. That's all I've got time for lately -- reporting cup draws. Yep, Catoptric continues to be a can't-miss blog. Article here. Carling Cup third round draw: Arsenal v Sheff Utd Brighton OR Man City v Derby Burnley v Fulham Portsmouth v Chelsea Blackburn v Everton Rotherham v Southampton Swansea v Cardiff Ipswich v Wigan Stoke v Reading Leeds v Hartlepool Watford v West [. Click to continue reading...

Within the last half-hour Southend United have completed the signing of Francis Laurent. The Frechman moves to Roots Hall on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

The 22-year-old had a trial with Barnet in the middle of August but they refused the option of signing him. The striker was part of FC Mainz 05's team last season and played 6 times as a substitute. Click to continue reading...

Soccerword's League One Predictions
1. Leeds
2. Huddersfield
3. Leicester City
4. Brighton & Hove Albion
5. Colchester
6. Scunthorpe
7. Oldham
8. Carlisle
9. Peterborough
10. Northampton
11. MK Dons
12. Southend
13.

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Southend United have strengthened their squad by signing Ipswich left back Dan Harding on a 6-month loan and Bristol City winger Kevin Betsy for a nominal fee.

The two players go straight into the squad to face Peterborough on Saturday. Harding - who's 24 - says he's taken the decision to drop down a division to get some first team football and the move is likely to be made permanent in January, if the player performs well. Click to continue reading...

Upon signing for Fulham earlier this week, Bobby Zamora claimed that he wouldn't be the last one to leave Upton Park this summer. The former Brighton and Spurs striker gave the impression that West Ham seemed to be short of a bob or two, and that also appears to be ... Click to continue reading...

Two signings that look close to being completed are the moves of keeper Scott Carson from Liverpool to Premier League new boys, Stoke City, and West Ham striker Bobby Zamora to Fulham. Both of these moves could be good news for the players and should be good news for their new clubs. Despite Scott Carson's nightmare performance for England in the deciding and fatal encounter against Croatia at Wembley, he had a fine season for Aston Villa. Click to continue reading...

John Arne Riise's move to Roma is expected to go through by the end of the week – as Gareth Barry's arrival at Anfield took a step closer.

Liverpool and Roma are set to agree terms on a switch for Riise this week, with the Norwegian defender hopeful the Reds will compromise on their demands for £5m. Click to continue reading...

Upsets left right and centre in today's FA Cup action. But what was the biggest shock?Coventry somehow managed to obliterate Blackburn 4-1, whilst League One Huddersfield beat Birmingham 2-1. Special mention should also go to Sheffield United who booted out Bolton with a 1-0 win lowly and injury ravaged Oldham, who beat Everton 1-0 at [. Click to continue reading...

Security concerns with former Yugoslavian clubs to face each other (Reuters) Brighton's struggle and the new cabinet (200percent) All English stadia now smoke free (kentnews.co.uk) Chavez opponents protest at Copa America (Yahoo) The new L.A. Galaxy shirt: a dull rebranding (LA Galaxy Offside) Boston change imminent (conf.co.uk) Click to continue reading...