Stuff to read while you impersonate your daughter to become a high school cheerleader.... Martin Jol has led HSV to top of the Bundesliga - no, really. (Guardian Unlimited) Tottenham & Einstein. (SoccerLens) Man City not as keen on signing Ronaldo as Ronaldo is. (AFP) Analyzing Jan Schlaudraff. (Bundesliga Offside) The Mirror achieves irony. Click to continue reading...

Poor guys. It's gotta be rough.

A 2-1 loss to Aston Villa won't help. And some poor goalie named Gomes is getting a lot of grief for the second goal, which was bad, but not ridiculously bad.

Four games. One point. Ooof.

That's three times worst than Stoke. Click to continue reading...

The Daily Mirror focuses on Monday night's blunder by Heurelho Gomes, but commits a blunder of its own in the headline pictured above. Let's see how long it takes before the British tabloid fixes the headline. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Bookmark to: yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = "What's [. Click to continue reading...

Maybe this ought to be a referendum for English teams buying from the Dutch Eredivisie, either way it's a knee-jerk reaction. Monday afternoon against Aston Villa, new Tottenham No. 1 Gomes was nothing short of abysmal in a 2-1 loss. Let's put it this way, if Paul Robinson's and Dida's DNA were combined via some sort of Dr. Click to continue reading...

€24.6m (plus bonuses) and the transfer of Vítor Hugo Gomes Paços (Pelé) to Porto: that's how much bringing Ricardo Quaresma to Inter cost Massimo Moratti. In other words: the most expensive Serie A transfer of the year (so far), but based purely on skills the lad seems to be worth every penny. "I am glad [. Click to continue reading...

İngiltere'de son saniye transferleri ses getirecek cinsten oldu. Manchester United neredeyse yarım yıl peşinden koştuğu Berbatov'un transferini bitirdi. Transferden Totthenam 30.75 milyon sterlin alacak. Bu bedele Totthenam'ın oyuncuyu ayarttığı iddiasıyla ManU aleyhine yaptığı şikayeti geri çekmesi de dahil. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United, loan), Vedran Corluka (Manchester City), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Spartak Moscow), Cesar Sanchez (Real Zaragoza), David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Dimitar. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Vedran Corluka (Manchester City), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Spartak Moscow), Cesar Sanchez (Real Zaragoza), David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Lee Young-Pyo (Borussia Dortmund), Anthony Gardner. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Vedran Corluka (Manchester City), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Spartak Moscow), Cesar Sanchez (Real Zaragoza), David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Lee Young-Pyo (Borussia Dortmund), Anthony Gardner. Click to continue reading...

ULTIMI COLPI IN EUROPA:SAHA VA ALL'EVERTON, ORE DECISIVE PER L'ARRIVO DI QUARESMA ALL'INTER

Robinho resta, Suazo al Benfica

Il brasiliano non si muoverà da Madrid, David aspettava la Roma e ora va in Portogallo

Robinho resta al Real Madrid, la conferma è arrivata ieri dal
quotidiano spagnolo Marca: il Chelsea era disposto ad offrire
32 milioni di euro, la Casa Blancaha ribadito ancora una
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Nick at We Want Rapidman felt the Colorado Rapids, with new coach Gary Smith at the helm, would be fired up and ready to play at RFK Stadium against DC United. Unfortunately that wasn't the case with the Rapids losing 3-0.

View From The Couch takes a look back at the Clavijo Era. Note that the talk on the street was that Clavijo was a coach in name only.

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Notable arrivals: Cesar Sanchez (Real Zaragoza), David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Anthony Gardner (Hull City), Younes Kaboul (Portsmouth), Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek. Click to continue reading...

If the news that Levy is now holding out for £32m for Berbatov is true, it will put the transfer right up there as the biggest in British history, joint top with Carlos Tevez who Utd are thought to be spending the same amount on.

The comings and goings at WHL this close season surely rival that of any other summer, but the figures this year have been off the charts compared to previous seasons. Click to continue reading...

New Spurs keeper Cesar Sanchez insists he has 'fulfilled a dream' by moving to White Hart Lane and has vowed to fight Heurelho Gomes for the number one jersey. Sanchez became Juande Ramos' sixth signing of the summer after arriving from Real Zaragoza and although the 36-year-old has been brought in mainly as cover for fellow [. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham have blostered there Goalkeeping options with the signing of 36 year old Spanish Goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez from Real Zaragoza. Sanchez is expected to play second fiddle to Tottenham's other goalkeeping signing Heurelho Gomes who joined the club earlier in the summer for £7.8m from PSV Eindhoven. Click to continue reading...

So as these previews wind down, we start taking a look at those clubs that can make a push for the European places. With the way the UEFA Cup will work starting from next season, this will guarantee seven teams will start in the UEFA Cup qualification rounds and possibly eight depending on how the Fair Play Table shapes out.

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Reports this morning say we have signed Cesar Sanchez from Spanish side Real Zaragoza. We've clearly been in the market for another keeper since the bizarre move for Derby's shot stopper, Stephen Bywater.

While undoubetedly Gomes will always been first choice (and I reckon Alnwick stands a good chance as a second string keeper) Ramos clearly wants some extra options. Click to continue reading...

Spurs have been given a come-and-get-me plea from Real Zaragoza keeper Cesar Sanchez. The veteran stopper has been linked with a move to White Hart Lane to provide cover for new number one Heurelho Gomes after a move for Derby's Stephen Bywater fell through at the last minute this week. And having been listed as Juande Ramos' [. Click to continue reading...

TOTTENHAM Notable arrivals: David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Darren Bent. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Darren Bent. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Darren Bent. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: David Bentley (Blackburn), Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Darren Bent. Click to continue reading...

While many of us are speculating (wildly as usual) whether Tottenham can finish in the top four next season (the top half would be a good start), others are setting their sights much higher. That includes one of Spurs' summer recruits, who goes by the name of Heurelho Gomes, and ... Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Darren Bent. David Bentley is even closer. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham have made an approach for Elfsborg keeper Johan Wiland, according to the player's agent. Juande Ramos has overseen a complete overhaul of the goalkeeping department, having sold Paul Robinson and Radek Cerny to Blackburn and QPR respectively, while he has brought in PSV keeper Heurelho Gomes. Click to continue reading...

Unsettled England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has today finalized his move to Ewood park, following a drastic season, losing both his number one spots at Tottenham and England.

Robinson,28, has cost Paul Ince £3.5 million for his services on a five year deal, a transfer which sees the rookie manager make his first signing with his new club. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Darren Bent Keane's time running out Deal. Click to continue reading...

The Colorado Rapids have signed Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guarda, through the league's lottery system. Guarda will take the roster position of the unfortunate Justin Hughes who has been placed on the season-ending injury list. Get better soon Justin! The Rapids have not had the best of luck with Brazilians. Click to continue reading...

TOTTENHAM Notable arrivals: Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: Radek Cerny (QPR). Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Darren Bent Still brewing: Spurs had a bid for. Click to continue reading...

TOTTENHAM Notable arrivals: Luka Modric (Dynamo Zagreb), Heurelho Gomes (PSV), Giovani dos Santos (Barcelona), John Bostock (Crystal Palace) Notable departures: None. Possibly: Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United), Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Darren Bent Still brewing: David Bentley could be brought in on. Click to continue reading...

The illusive top 4, every Tottenham fan's dream, the holy grail (not the Rola Cola Cup as we pretend it to be!)

Well Ramos has already splashed some serious cash and we still have a few weeks to go before the 08/09 season gets under way. Modric for £16.6m, Gomes for around £7m, Dos Santos for £4. Click to continue reading...

Thanks for the tip off from our friends to the north.
According to this article:

TORONTO — Toronto FC's search for goal scoring went to Portugal as the Major League Soccer club made an attempt to sign Benfica striker Nuno Gomes.

But both sides of the negotiation that has taken place over the past month say there will be no deal.

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With the 2008 MLS season at its midway point it is a good time to consider the signings MLS teams made last pre-season and how they have done so far. Before we get to that this weekend, I wanted to point to one signing that may be the bust of the year, but a bust you haven't heard much about.

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Never did get to enjoy the "Isaksson for a buck" era to which I was so looking forward. First Casper and then Joe Hart kept the gloves for Citeh. And for whatever reason (matchups, most likely) I always ended up with PRobbo for a buck. And that never worked out well. So good luck to Isaksson as, in ironic fashion, he goes to PSV to replace Gomes who has gone to Spurs to replace Probbo. Click to continue reading...

In case you didn't catch it last week, Brazilian Rafael Gomes was released by the Colorado Rapids. One would assume this was to make room for Mike Petke coming off of the injured reserve list. I'd be curious to know why Clavijo brought him into the team, barely had him play, and then was quick to release him. Click to continue reading...