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September 22, 2008

Time For Newcastle Players To Start Producing

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The Newcastle players put in another sub-par performance on Saturday, to record their third loss on the trot at Upton Park, against what was an ordinary looking West Ham side. Sebastien Bassong - deserves start on Wednesday It seems the players have been affected by the turmoil going on at the club, and two poor performances is [. Click to continue reading...

Wise and Poyet in if we lose to Newcastle?!!

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I don't know how true this is, but there is a rumour flying about this afternoon that Dennis Wise could be joining Gus Poyet in a joint managerial role if Newcastle dump us out the Carling Cup on Wednesday night!

I'm not one to take much notice of this sort of stuff but the guy that told me also said we'd sign Bent about six months before it actually happened, that was bad new as well! Click to continue reading...

September 17, 2008

Chelsea and Atletico Impress; Roma Get Shocked

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Champions League debutants CFR 1907 Cluj came from behind to beat Roma and record a stunning 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Beyond the absence of Totti, Roma had a strong squad out on the field and will be disappointed with their performance. There has been a bit of turmoil off the field [. Click to continue reading...

September 15, 2008

Premier League: Five potential buyers for Newcastle United for Mike Ashley to consider

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Five potential buyers for Newcastle United for Mike Ashley to consider

Mike Ashley is prepared to sell Newcastle United to the highest bidder and reamins hoepful that the recent turmoil at the club will not dissuade a number of potential buyers from making him an offer he can't refuse.

From Telegraph. Click to continue reading...

September 9, 2008

Given - Special Word For Kevin - A Great Guy

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Goalkeeper Shay Given has been at the club since the summer of 1997, accepts the club is again is in a state of turmoil, following Kevin Keegan's resignation last Thursday evening. Shay Given - preparing for game against Montenegro Shay had suffered a slight injury in training with Ireland, but he looks to be ready for tomorrow's [. Click to continue reading...

September 7, 2008

Ashley Hits Back At Keegan

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The People is reporting today that Mike Ashley last night broke his silence in the Newcastle turmoil via a statement issued by Newcastle United. Mike Ashley - will not back down Mike Ashley has finally attempted to hit back after Keegan claimed he was forced to resign because he was undermined by Dennis Wise and senior club [. Click to continue reading...

Shay - We Need To Get Newcastle Back On Track

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Shay Given has admitted that Newcastle United are once again in turmoil after Kevin Keegan's resignation last week. Shay Given - concentrating on World Cup qualifiers The Ireland goalkeeper said yesterday: "There's a lot gone on but I am over here concentrating on a World Cup qualifier." "I don't like to talk too much about all the [. Click to continue reading...

September 1, 2008

Stormin’ Norma

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The depression was more than atmospheric this week, with the average score faltering a paltry 3.47 and a top score staggering to an unimpressive 6! As hurricane Gustav strikes Louisiana, Predictorship towers is just recovering from the turmoil of disastrous results. So turbulent was the scoring that among the few predictors cooking up a storm was [. Click to continue reading...

Where would you rather be?

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In 2008, Australian sport has undergone turmoil. Basketball hit the wall with at least 3 teams disappearing. Women's basketball struggled against the rise of trans-tasman netball. CEO John O'Neil declared rugby union financial dead and 'boring'. Rugby league has 'grabbed the table' in its 100th year, with fans and players deserting on mass, and government redirecting money away. Click to continue reading...

August 16, 2008

Football Liverpool: Alonso asks to leave

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Football Liverpool: Alonso asks to leave as Anfield's dirty washing goes public

In the latest development in the ongoing transfer sagas at Anfield, Xabi Alonso has asked to leave Liverpool, reportedly requesting to be sold to AC Milan or Arsenal, fearing his football will be limited if he stays at Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

August 15, 2008

Benitez set to leave

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Benitez set to leave as Rafa reopens old wounds?

Rafa Benitez could well again be on the brink of leaving Liverpool after laying the blame for the Gareth Barry/ Xabi Alonso fiasco squarely at the door of Rick Parry.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Sunderland game, a clearly Benitez exasperated Benitez stated he has had no involvement with any talks on either player since April. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City Shocked In UEFA Cup Second Qualifying Round First-Leg

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Manchester City are in danger of an early exit from Europe after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Danish side Midtjylland in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round first-leg match on Thursday. The loss adds to the ongoing turmoil at the club. Mark Hughes had been obliged to state publicly he would be staying at [. Click to continue reading...

August 12, 2008

Corluka, oh how I love a drama!

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What we posted on Sunday regarding the Corluka deal being completed and City being in turmoil is now the lead story in the tabloids today.

Although Hughes released a statement trying to cover the whole situation up yesterday, the full story has now been exposed.

Corluka doesn't want to be at the sinking ship that is City and I'll be surprised if he isn't in a Spurs shirt by the weekend. Click to continue reading...

August 4, 2008

MLS round-up: Week 19

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Los Angeles is in turmoil. After a devastating last-second loss to last-place San Jose, the wheels are coming off.

What to do? Someone has to be made an example of...

So many stars. So much attention. Yet only a 6-8-5 record, a 6-game winless streak and a pedestrian fourth-place in the Western Conference to show for it. Click to continue reading...

July 31, 2008

Reports claim Ronaldo set to demand Real Madrid move...Fergie's transfer plans in turmoil?

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According to the very latest news on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, the player will travel back to Manchester next week and his agent has been quoted saying that Cristiano is still dreaming of a move to Real Madrid and it's "non-negotiable".

If Ronaldo does eventually move on then Fergie's transfer plans could be in turmoil given that any selling clubs will know that the club is cash rich and players like Berbatov will cost several million more. Click to continue reading...

July 24, 2008

Brian Mcbride will Play for Chicago Next Year, MLS Expands by 2 More Teams

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Just when all the turmoil surrounding Brian Mcbride had settled down, commissioner Don Garber told Rob Stone of ESPN that a solution regarding Mcbride had been reached.  He said the announcement will come tomorrow.  We are not sure what the agreement is, but we will find out the details tomorrow. Click to continue reading...

July 23, 2008

Turmoil and Chaos

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While Valencia CF goes through their daily training sessions in preparation for the season (interesting choice by coach Unai Emery in taking the players to the beach to train yesterday), turmoil and chaos reign in the back office.

But isn't that what we've come to expect from this club?

Today, word that CEO Juan Villalonga could quit, as soon as today.

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July 22, 2008

Essien signing is good news for Scolari

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Felipe Scolari is understandably delighted by the news that Michael Essien has committed his future to Chelsea. The midfield player, described by Scolari yesterday as, "one of the best in the world," has signed a new five-year deal. This follows hot on the heels of keeper Petr Cech and defender Wayne Bridge committing their future's to Chelsea as well. Click to continue reading...

July 17, 2008

What will be the first thing Ronaldo’s Manchester United team-mates say to him if he rejoins the club in SIX WORDS!

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As Mr Comfort always says: Long-winded people are boring, and writing full sentences is for chumps. Instead of writing us a novel, tell us what C-Ron's team-mates will say to the winger if he returns to Man United next season after a summer of turmoil. You have just SIX words ... Click to continue reading...

July 16, 2008

Man United Pre-Season Review

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Two months after winning the Champions League final in Moscow it has been anything but a quiet summer at Old Trafford. With the long-running Ronaldo soap-opera plus assistant coach Carlos Queiroz leaving to take over at Portugal Sir Alex Ferguson has seen his pres-season plans thrown into turmoil. With United returning almost everyone from last year's [. Click to continue reading...

June 30, 2008

Transfer Talk: Liverpool's 2008/9 Prospects

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Liverpool's season was marred by an internal war between manager, shareholders and owners. All eyes went from watching the football to round the clock analysis of the goings on between Rafa Benitez and the Liverpool board.

Anfield seemed to be in turmoil in April with co-owner Tom Hicks reportedly asking Rick Parry to hand in his resignation. Click to continue reading...

June 26, 2008

Atlanta Soccer Reviews > Clubs > Youth > North Atlanta Soccer Association

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North Atlanta Soccer Association - NASA
Year Established: March 8, 2006
(note that NASA is the result of two previously existing clubs, United Quest and Metro North Youth Soccer Association, the later of these being one of the first football associations in Cobb County)
Director: Dave Smith
President of the Board: Shaun Williams
Summary - Oh, NASA, how far you've come. Click to continue reading...

June 25, 2008

Marcela Mora y Araujo in Argentina

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The combative former Argentina midfielder has swiftly shown a flair for management at three very different clubs.

Simeone guides River Plate from turmoil to title. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Boardroom Drama Could Be Over - Grobbelaar

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Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar believes the club may have seen the last of the boardroom unrest at the club following a season full of turmoil.

The season just passed was far from memorable for Liverpool, as new co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett had an ongoing feud, there was an ownership struggle, an attempt to sack chief executive Rick Parry, talks held with Jürgen Klinsmann before he had secured the Bayern Munich job, and of course another forgettable season on all fronts, barring a Champions League run to the semi-finals following a poor start that only just saw them get through the groups. Click to continue reading...

June 15, 2008

Chelsea To Bid £40 Million For Torres

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Seemingly undaunted by the player's declaration that he's going nowhere, Chelsea are planning to tempt Liverpool into selling star striker Fernando Torres by offering them £40 million for the Spanish striker, according to the News of the World.

Torres, who scored the opener in Spain's 2-1 victory over Sweden in Euro 2008 yesterday, enjoyed a stellar first season in English football after signing from Atletico Madrid last July. Click to continue reading...

March 12, 2008

My Club: Change is Hard

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We are in the thick of it right now, so while we are taking yet another battering by all the recent performances it might be a good time to reflect on the bigger picture as this is as much a learning curve for us as fans as is it is for the board, management and [...] Click to continue reading...