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November 21, 2008

Owen Still In England Reckoning - When Fit

Fabio Capello has come out today and said the England door is open for every player, and that includes Newcastle's Michael Owen. Michael Owen - needs to get fully fit and playing regularly for Newcastle Fabio Capello has had a terrific first year as England coach, culminating in the 2-1 victory over Germany in Berlin on [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, England News, Michael Owen, Newcastle United, fitness

November 14, 2008

Taylor Out, Bassong In For Vital Wigan Game

Bad news today that Steven Taylor will in all likelihood miss another game against Wigan Athletic at home tomorrow, because of his groin injury. Seb Bassong - will play central defense tomorrow Manager Joe Kinnear seems willing to bring in Seb Bassong in central defense, which is the Frenchman's favored position, and where he's played well for [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Newcastle United, Sebastien Bassong, Steven Taylor, fitness

Newcastle’s Mark Viduka Back In Training

Good news for Newcastle fans today as Aussie Mark Viduka returned to training, following his extra long lay-off with his Achilles heel injury. Mark Viduka - trained on Friday Mark was training with the lads today, although we need to be a little cautious, as he was back to full training in October, but must have had [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Mark Viduka, Newcastle United, fitness, injuries

November 12, 2008

Newcastle’s Excellent Young Player Skills Initiative

The Newcastle United Skills Program is launched this month, and it will see Newcastle players visiting schools in the Newcastle and North Tyneside areas initially. Can you spot which ones are Seb Bassong and Steven Taylor? This program will be run between the Newcastle United Foundation and the Club's Youth Academy, and the aim of the program [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Coaching, England, Focus on Youth, Newcastle United, fitness

October 20, 2008

Gutierrez on Newcastle - I Love The City

Gutierrez is fit to play tonight against Manchester City but it may be a little early for Joe Kinnear to put him in the starting line-up. Jonas Gutierrez - anxious to play tonight But Jonas wants to play tonight and that may sway Joe to at least have him as a substitute, and play him at some [...] Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Jonas Gutierrez, Newcastle United, fitness

October 17, 2008

Beye To Start Against Manchester City

Our player of tjhe season last year Habib Beye, the Senegal International will start at right back for Newcastle on Monday evening against Manchester City. Habib Beye - back from Achilles injury on Monday night Joe Kinnear told the Newcastle Journal today: "Beye is definitely back and will start. Oba Martins, we'll make a decision on him later," [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Habib Beye, Jonas Gutierrez, Newcastle United, fitness

October 15, 2008

Gutierrez - Joe Is A Great Boss And I Love Newcastle

Jonas Gutierrez is fit for Manchester City on Monday night and he talked to the Journal today and said what a great manager Joe Kinnear is. Jonas Guttierrez - fit for Monday night This is what Jonas told the Newcastle Journal today: "I do not regret moving here to Newcastle at all," "It was a [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Jonas Gutierrez, Newcastle United, fitness

September 30, 2008

Hammers Star Looks Set To Leave

West Ham United midfielder Nigel Quashie could become the first player to leave Upton Park under the reign of new manager Gianfranco Zola. The Scotland international has spent the past fortnight on trial at Championship promotion-chasers Birmingham City. And, having initially struggled with his fitness, Quashie may soon be offered a loan deal until the end of [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Birmingham City, Europe, GianFranco Zola, Premiership, Upton Park, West Ham, West Ham United, fitness, hammers, irons, midfielder

September 29, 2008

Three Injured Newcastle Players Back This Monday

The injury situation at Newcastle United is due to improve with 3 players due to return to training on 6th October. Jonas Gutierrez - returns to training this Monday Jonas Guttierez is the only senior player due to return to training on 5th October, but also youngsters LuaLua and Andrew Carroll are due to return to training [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Andrew Carroll, England, Newcastle United, fitness, injuries, youngsters

Liverpool Boss Benitez: Torres Can Only Get Better

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has told the rest of the Premier League that Spanish International striker Fernando Torres will only get better for the Merseyside club.

Benitez has revealed that the 24-year-old is yet to reach full fitness after a summer which saw the former Atletico Madrid forward win EURO 2008 with Spain, but return to Anfield with a slight hamstring problem. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Atletico Madrid, English Premier League, Euro 2008, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Olympic Games, Rafa Benitez, Spain, boss, fitness, merseyside, reds, spaniard, striker

September 28, 2008

'Dinho dropped from Brazil

I think it's because of the 'R' wristbands.

So tacky.

Though Dunga says it's because of the fitness thing. And that he'd rather have Kaka on the World Cup qualifying teams anyways.

Which sounds like a better team anyways.

Besides, who really thinks Ronaldinho will be a factor in 2010? Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Ronaldinho, fitness

September 23, 2008

Who benefits from Degen's injury ?

Degen is after breaking a couple of ribs and joins Aurelio on our injury hit list, which leaves us looking a little light in our full back positions. Dossena and Insua have the left-side sewn up. But what about the right-side ?

Many Kopites would love to see Stephen Darby make the breakthrough to the first team. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Daniel Agger, Dossena, Insua, Team Injuries, bench, crewe, fitness

Australia keen to get Cahill back in squad

Australian manager Pim Verbeek is keen to get Tim Cahill back in the squad for the next round of World Cup qualifiers after watching the midfielder earn his side a victory 2 weeks ago and a point at the weekend as he looks to try and regain his full fitness. As ... Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Tim Cahill, Verbeek, World Cup Qualifiers, fitness, midfielder, victory

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo set to make Carling Cup appearance at Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo set to make Carling Cup appearance at Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to start tonight's Carling Cup third round tie with Middlesbrough as Sir Alex Ferguson bloods young players and gives some of his returning first-team squad added match fitness.

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Tags: , Alex Ferguson, Carling Cup, English Premier League, Middlesbrough, Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson, fitness, telegraph

September 22, 2008

Oba Martins Back For Wednesday’s Carling Cup Tie

Newcastle United actually recieved some good news this morning from Caretaker boss Chris Hughton. Oba Martins - ready to start Wednesday The squad has been handed a major fitness boost ahead of Wednesday's Carling Cup clash against Spurs, with the good news that Oba Martins will be in the squad for the game. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Carling Cup, England, Newcastle United, Obafemi Martins, Spurs, fitness

September 21, 2008

Tottenham v Wigan - Pain Preview

Probably a match that is more important for Tottenham, but Wigan come to the Lane with nothing to lose and know all the pressure is on the home side. Can Spurs build on their first win of the season?

Team News
Roman Pavlyuchenko and Verdan Corluka should both figure at somepoint today after being unable to play in the midweek UEFA Cup win. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Cattermole, English Premier League, Ryan Taylor, Spurs, Stan James, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, UEFA Cup, fitness, hutton, love, tottenham hotspur

September 14, 2008

Manchester United hoping to bring back Ronaldo for Chelsea game

Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Ronaldo could feature at Stamford Bridge next weekend as the winger makes rapid progress in regaining fitness after his ankle operation in July. SAF: "He's been making great strides in the direction towards first-team football. Ronaldo is training now, he's with the first team and he's aiming to be a substitute [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Alex Ferguson, Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, English Premier League, Europe, Manchester United, Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson, Stamford Bridge, fitness, winger

September 11, 2008

Pistolas FC Lose Striker Eckleton

TORONTO - Snake bitten no more. The era of Eckleton Richards as one of a cast at striker has come to an end, as he will not be back taking kickoffs and leading the front line.

However, there is a silver lining to the story, and that is that PFC will be getting a set of quick legs that can run all game in the newly reborn Eckleton Richards the midfielder. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Toronto, fitness, legs, midfielder, striker

Boro sweating on injury problems following international break

Middlesbrough are sweating on the fitness of a few players ahead of their trip to Portsmouth after they returned to Rockliffe Park with injury problems. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Boro News, Middlesbrough FC, Portsmouth, fitness

September 9, 2008

Liverpool Can Cope Without Gerrard Or Torres Against United, Says Arbeloa

Alvaro Arbeloa insists Liverpool can still beat Manchester United without Steven Gerrard or Fernando Torres.

The key duo faces a race against time to prove their fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown.

Club captain Gerrard is recovering from groin surgery, while striker Torres is struggling with a hamstring strain. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Arbeloa, Dirk Kuyt, English Premier League, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Manchester United, Rafa Benitez, Robbie Keane, Spain, Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun, clash, fitness, striker

Rafa Waits On Gerrard And Torres

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will give Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres until the last minute to prove their fitness for this weekend's clash with Manchester United.

The star pair are battling to be fit for the first big title showdown of the season after picking up knocks last month.

Torres is hoping to shake off the hamstring strain he picked up in the goalless draw at Aston Villa, while Gerrard is recovering from groin surgery. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Manchester United, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, boss, clash, confidence, fitness, passion

Massive blow to Chelsea's title ambitions

Chelsea's title ambitions have today been been dealt a severe blow after it was revealed that Michael Essien will face several months on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury. The Ghana international is to have an operation on his anterior cruciate ligament after injuring it in his country's World Cup qualifier against Libya on Friday. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Chelsea, Cobham, Ghana, Jose Mourinho, Libya, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Lyon, Michael Essien, Stamford Bridge, World Cup Qualifier, fitness, knee injury, midfielder, sidelines

September 8, 2008

West Ham Favourites To Sign Appiah As The Ghanaian Jets Into London

Midfield powerhouse Stephen Appiah is set to sort out his club future this week with Premier League side West Ham now the new favourites to acquire the Ghana international. Appiah, 27, played for Ghana on Friday evening and came-on after 22 minutes to replace Michael Essien and make his return to fitness, in his nation's World [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Appiah, Arsenal, Arsenal News, English Premier League, Ghana, Mascherano, Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, West Ham, fenerbache, fitness, flamini, free agent, gilberto, london, powerhouse, tevez, transfer, wenger

Advantage United As Gerrard Rules Himself Out Of Clash

Liverpool's influential leader Steven Gerrard had been a doubt for the key Premier League visit of League champions Manchester United, but his recent admission limits his chances further.

The international window was seen as the ideal time for Rafa Benitez to sanction a double groin operation for Steven Gerrard. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Benitez, Champions League, English Premier League, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Manchester United, Marseille, Steven Gerrard, admission, clash, doubt, fitness

September 7, 2008

The Iyseden Christie situation

Graham Westley explained to fans who attended the "20-20″ teamtalk yesterday why Iyseden Christie was allowed to leave the club for Kettering on loan. Westley said that IC made him "unhappy" and didn't seem to have the right attitude with regards to getting back to match fitness. Christie made his debut for Kettering in yesterday's [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , debut, fitness, iyseden christie, kettering, stevenage

September 5, 2008

Appiah Returns To Fitness As Arsenal Speculation Hots Up

Stephen Appiah played for Ghana last night and came-on after 22 minutes to replace Michael Essien and make his return to fitness, in his nation's World Cup qualifier against Libya. The free agent, following his release from Turkish club Fenerbache, had been considering terms to sign at Upton Park. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Alan Curbishley, Arsenal News, Ghana, Libya, Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, Upton Park, World Cup Qualifier, fenerbache, fitness, free agent

September 4, 2008

Rafael Benitez Delighted To Have Torres And Gerrard Back In Training

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez today revealed that Fernando Torres as well as skipper Steven Gerrard have resumed light training at Anfield.

The duo are hoping to attain full fitness ahead of the Premier League clash against defending champions Manchester United.

According to Benitez they can take up to "ten to twelve days" before making their comeback to first team action. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: English Premier League, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Manchester United, Steven Gerrard, boss, clash, fitness

September 3, 2008

Jordy Brouwer Seals Opening Win For Liverpool Reserves

JORDY BROUWER scored the only goal of the game as champions Liverpool Reserves opened the defence of their FA Premiership Reserve League Northern Section title with victory over Middlesbrough Reserves at the Riverside Stadium last night.

Liverpool also saw new boy Phillip Degen come through 45 minutes of the match as the Swiss international right-back works his way back to full fitness following injury. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Gary Ablett, Huth, Liverpool, Liverpool Reserves, Riverside Stadium, ayala, fitness, offside, rebound, striker, trophies, victory

September 1, 2008

Liverpool Boss Benitez Says Losing Gerrard & Torres Is A Problem

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is waiting to know the exact nature of Fernando Torres' hamstring injury, while acknowledging that to lose the star striker close on the heels of captain Steven Gerrard's groin surgery, is a problem.

The Spain international damaged his hamstring in the first half during Sunday's stalemate at Aston Villa, and on first reports it appears that the 24-year-old could be out for a minimum of two weeks although a scan will determine the extent of the problem. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Liverpool Echo, Manchester United, Rafa Benitez, Spain, Steven Gerrard, anfield, fitness, midfielder, reds

August 31, 2008

Pistolas FC End Season With Tough Loss

MARKHAM - After a strong season and better play this year, Pistolas FC dropped an unlikely 4-1 loss to Silver.

Missing many quality players in Ivano, David Breau, Gus, Jay Shumski and Andrew Traetto the team didnt have many options in changing things up or trying different options.

Poorly scheduled as an early start on the the Sunday of the long weekend, the game started quickly without necessary defencemen Rocco and Luch, and Silver got out to an early 2-0 scoreline. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , VP, champs, fitness, offseason, possession, scorer

August 30, 2008

Riera Flies In For Liverpool Medical

Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of winger Albert Riera from Espanyol after the Spaniard flew to Merseyside for a medical.

The terms of his transfer have agreed between the two clubs, so now Riera, 26, needs only to satisfy Liverpool's medics about his fitness for the deal to be finalised. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Albert Riera, Barclays, Barclays Premier League, Espanyol, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Stuart Pearce, fitness, spaniard, verge, victory, winger

August 29, 2008

Everton sign Saha

Everton have signed Louis Saha! That means we have a right back, and midfielder and a striker which was basically what we needed out of the summer.

Given his recent fitness record I'd have preferred a loan with an option but I suppose Utd were playing hardball.

Onwards and upwards I suppose. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: , Everton FC, Louis Saha, fitness, midfielder, striker

Crowder Roughriders Host Cloud County Friday

The Roughriders host Cloud County Community College at 4 p.m. Friday at Lions Field. It will be their third game of the young season, including a season opening loss to Maple Wood and then a tie against St Louis - Forest Park on Sunday.

With about 10 minutes left in the 90-minute contest, Forest Park tied the game on a late goal.

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Tags: College Men, Missouri, United States, fitness, three games

August 27, 2008

Keegan Delighted With Character and Fitness Of Players

The Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan had every right to be proud of his players last night, after their Carling Cup extra-time victory over Coventry City. Jose Enrique challenges Coventry captain Jay Tabb for the ball Newcastle looked like they were cruising home with two goals in the first half from N'Zogbia (21) and Milner (38) and [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Carling Cup, Coaching, Coventry City, England, Extra Time, Jose Enrique, Kevin Keegan, Newcastle United, fitness, milner

August 26, 2008

Saints Advance, Sign Spurs Striker

Southampton racked up a second win in the Carling Cup. Last week they beat Exter. Yesterday they beat fellow Championship club Birmingham 2-0 at St. Mary's. Lee Holmes and Adam Lallana scored for Saints.

Southampton landed young Tottenham forward Tomas Pekhart on loan for the year. I'm not a huge fan of this move.