One thing that is becoming apparant from Middlesbrough's opening to the 08/09 Premier League season is that when we play well we look like a very exciting side but when things start to turn against us or when we need to defend a lead we simply do not have a "plan B". Click to continue reading...

My previous thoughts on CONCACAF's Big Three and their road matches all came down because of my PE column. I'm writing about the qualifying in this region, sort of an ultra-expanded, thought-out actual column spinoff from my first thought about qualifying a few posts down.

This blog sometimes serves as a sort of pre-rough draft venue, see. Click to continue reading...

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Kilburn Times/Ben Kosky - Gavin Mahon - Rangers need to be nastier on the road
GAVIN Mahon believes QPR must mix it in midfield if they are to reproduce their home form at Bristol City this weekend.
Mahon has featured in all three of Rangers' home matches - all wins - to date and says a steely edge is essential to complement the skills of players such as Daniel Parejo, Lee Cook and Emmanuel Ledesma. Click to continue reading...

So then, who is going to blink first over the proposed sale of Berbatov to the Reds, will it be United, or will it be the crafty cockneys? I wouldn't like to wager on the outcome of either scenario and course we cannot rule out that United will, at some point this week, end their reported interest if Spurs keep on trying to screw the Red Devils, in time honoured fashion. Click to continue reading...

Everton News: Tiago turns down Everton to leave the Toffees stuck

Everton will be left reeling from the latest news that Tiago Mendes has turned down a move to Goodison Park on a season long loan. Mendes has been a flop for Juventus and Claudio Ranieri was keen to offload the midfielder.

It's the latest unwanted Everton news, as their summer in the transfer market turns into a disaster. Click to continue reading...

Madrid looked to for a Plan B or C, but now that Diego Milito and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar sem to be out of the mix, they emerged with a Plan D. Benfica´s Ángel Di Maria seems to be the name of the day coming out of Valdobobes. The Argentine-20´s agent was contacted [...] Click to continue reading...

And so Frank Lampard has got himself the contract he wanted. To be fair to Frank, he only ever asked for one thing: loads of money every week for the next five years. My guess is that all the talk about moving to Inter Milan was half a veiled threat and half a Plan B [...] Click to continue reading...

Argentina defeated Australia 1-0 in Shanghai but Perth Glory's Nikita Rukavystya could have stole the show....if he'd have finished one of his three chances.

Argentina ran the show, but Aussie Coach Graham Arnold had his defence working overtime to halt the threat of the Olympic Champions. Click to continue reading...

It is no secret that Galaxy gaffer, Ruud Gullit is not on good terms with Carlos "El Pescadito" Ruiz. And it is an open secret that LA has been shopping Ruiz around the league. There have even been some who suggest he may be headed back to play for a club in Guatemala. We may soon have an answer to the questions regarding Ruiz's future. Click to continue reading...

REAL MADRID is seeing how its aim to sign Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo is slowing & getting even more difficult. This has prompted the Club to elaborate a PLAN B , according... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

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Ben Kosky/Kilburn Times - No back-up plan for Gorkss battle
QPR have no plans to enter the transfer market for another defender if their protracted attempt to sign Kaspars Gorkss falls through.
Rangers have been trying to lure the Latvian international from Blackpool all summer, but are yet to tie up the £250,000 deal - even though Gorkss has joined them for pre-season training. Click to continue reading...

According to a report by the AFP, FIFA is in talks with authorities in Brazil about staging the 2010 World Cup should South Africa be unable to host the event.

A Spanish sports newspaper reported this turn of events on Thursday although Brazilian officials vehemently denied the claim. Click to continue reading...

Sky Sports News has reported today that Pablo Aimar, has signed a 4 year deal with Portuguese giants Benfica. Kevin Keegan - let's execute plan B Kevin Click to continue reading...

Soem terrible news tonight, that Pablo Aimar is reported to have signed for Portuguese giants Benfica.  Kevin Keegan - go to plan B Click to continue reading...

For those trying to catch 2008 SuperLiga matches on live television in the US, they're only on Telefutura - which incidentally is a great way to beef up on your Spanish. However if you're like me and your cable tv company doesn't carry Telefutura, all is not lost as Plan B is not too shabby.

I was able to tune in to the online MLS feed the night before last and I've got to say the picture and sound quality coming across the computer was pretty darn good. Click to continue reading...

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Meanwhile back at his lair the Blatter has revealed details on his Plan B regarding where to hold the 2010 World Cup should his South African venture blow up in his face.Speaking with considerable difficulty due to having both feet in his mouth he said to Sky News.

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FIFA officials confirmed that Sepp Blatter has spoken to three countries who can step in just in case South Africa suffers from a "natural catastrophe." Good thing the press release was in print - I'm sure they would have had a tough time keeping a straight face when they said those words. Clearly South Africa is suffering right now and FIFA isn't about to let this stumble, although time is running out for SAFA. Click to continue reading...