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Afternoon Ticker: Twente eyeing Kljestan, Benfica signs Suazo and Milner to Villa

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Plenty of moving and shaking going on in the transfer market today, though sadly there are no completed deals to report on the Americans in the mix just yet.

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How Chelsea Ruined Shaun Wright-Phillips

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The way Chelsea Football Club ruined Shaun Wright-Phillips is a travesty. Go back in time to 2005 and the dimunitive winger was tearing down the right wing at the City Of Manchester Stadium. The player was such a joy to watch as he took on players and went on mazy runs often beating two or three [.. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Chelsea, City of Manchester Stadium, England, Jermaine Pennant, Manchester City, Mark Hughes, Shaun Wright-Phillips, World Cup, winger

Anyone know what “I’m rich and have plenty of cars, so you might as well” is in Swedish?

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The Spoiler reported quite an odd story the other day. Apparently the reason that former world player of the year Ronaldinho forgot to actually play football during the Olympics was that he was too distracted by a certain female footballer. Word is that the now-unspectacular Brazilian ended his time in Beijing by asking 24-year-old Swedish international Johanna Almgren to marry him. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Kaka, Ronaldinho, footballer, winger, world player of the year

Football Transfer News

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Football Transfer News - Saha to Everton, and the fight for Milner begins
First up in football transfer news is that Louis Saha is on his way to Everton. The striker will join Everton for an undisclosed fee, subject to passing a medical. The 30-year-old France international will become Everton's third signing of the summer after Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo. Click to continue reading...

Premier League: Chelsea remove Robinho shirts from sale

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Chelsea remove Robinho shirts from sale

Chelsea are no longer selling replica Robinho shirts after Real Madrid expressed their determination to keep hold of the winger.

From Telegraph.co.uk

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Tags: English Premier League, Mercato Internazionale, Real Madrid, liga, telegraph, winger

Mirror Reporting Milner Taking Medical At Aston Villa

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The Daily Mirror is reporting that Newcastle's 22 year-old winger James Milner is currently having a medical at Aston Villa. James Milner - now taking medical at Villa? The permanent transfer of the player, for a reported ?9M (the amount keeps changing) should be completed in the next few hours. And it wouldn't surprise us if Milner [. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Daily Mirror, England, James Milner, Newcastle United, Transfer News and Rumours, aston villa, winger

08-09 CL Group Stage Draw

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Group D:
Liverpool
PSV Eindhoven
Marseille
Atletico Madrid

It doesn't seem like much is going to come easy this season. This is without a doubt the hardest group in this year's draw, and the hardest group Liverpool's been in since Benitez became manager.

At least Liverpool has experience against both PSV and Marseille, who they've met in the Champions League in the past two seasons. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Champions League, England, Kone, Liverpool, Luis Garcia, Marseille, Maxi Rodriguez, Raul Garcia, Samir Nasri, Valbuena, aguero, atletico, ben arfa, group stage, maniche, psv, winger

Wright-Phillips back where he belongs

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Manchester City have completed the expected re-signing of their former winger Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea. Twenty-six year old Wright-Phillips' career has stalled since his £21 million move from City to Chelsea back in 2005. He had just established himself as an England international and was looking like one of the brightest prospects England had seen for some time. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Chelsea, City of Manchester Stadium, English football, Jermain Defoe, Manchester City, Mark Hughes, Premier League 2008-09, football fans, undisclosed fee, winger

Newcastle star left no option but to hand in transfer request

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'Pack your bags and leave tonight' is one of the lyrics to Wham's 'Club Tropicana' and it's a sentiment that will be shared by James Milner after he handed in a request to leave Newcastle this week. The winger is one of the star talents in the Magpies squad, although ... Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, James Milner, Magpies, Newcastle United, talents, wham, winger

Milner Hands In Transfer Request, Sunderland Sign Ferdinand, Blackburn Sign Grella

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James Milner was on top form for Newcastle last night as they beat Coventry City 3-2 in the Carling Cup, but the young English winger doesn't see his future being at Newcastle and so has decided to hand in a transfer request. This news will no doubt be frowned upon by Keegan and all the [...] Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Anton Ferdinand, Blackburn Rovers, Carling Cup, Chelsea, Coventry City, Europe, James Milner, Keegan, Newcastle United, News, Real Madrid, Robinho, Sunderland, Transfers, vince grella, winger

United star hands in transfer request

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Newcastle United midfielder James Milner has this afternoon handed in a transfer request at the club after reported interest from Aston Villa. The former Leeds United star is said to be keen on a move to Villa Park after spending a season on loan at the club two years ago.

Milner, 22, was also linked with Liverpool earlier this summer but it would appear now that Martin O'Neill is in pole position to sign the England under-21 international. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, James Milner, Kevin Keegan, Leeds United, Liverpool, Martin O Neill, Newcastle United, Villa Park, aston villa, midfielder, winger

Cook Explains His Fulham Injury

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London Informer - Botched op did for Cookie
Aug 14 2008 London Informer
Lee Cook's woes last season go all the way back to a botched operation - that, and his one-and-only selection as a Fulham player.
The popularly-held belief was the QPR winger was desperate to play in the friendly between his old and new clubs in August, 2007. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Lawrie Sanchez, belief, boss, london, winger

Liverpool SEAL deal for £9.5m STAR!

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According to this source, the deal for this Spanish winger is done and Liverpool have themselves a pretty good winger at their disposal! Why not join the debate at the COS forum? El Mundo Deportivo has reported that Catalan outfit Espanyol have reached an agreement with Premiership giants Liverpool for the sale . Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Liverpool, Premiership, giants, winger

Espanyol Announce 72-hours Deadline for Albert Reira To Finalise Move To Liverpool

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Espanyol have told their winger Albert Reira that he has just 72 hours before the decision regarding his switch to Liverpool will be made.

It seems that the Reds are ahead in the race to sign the Spanish International after claiming that talks between Rafael Benitez's side and Espanyol were "going well", on their official website. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Liverpool, Rafael Benitez, Riera, reds, rivals, spaniard, winger

Liverpool Agree Albert Riera Fee

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Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reported to have agreed a fee for Espanyol winger Albert Riera.

The Liverpool Echo understands that Liverpool have beaten rivals Everton in their attempt to land the player and agreed to the Spanish club's £12 million fee.

Espanyol were reluctant to allow the former Manchester City winger to leave the club, but after spending some considerable time yesterday in negotiations, Riera's wish to join Anfield now appears within reach. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Albert Riera, David Moyes, Espanyol, Gareth Barry, Liverpool, Liverpool Echo, Manchester City, Rafa Benitez, counterpart, midfielder, stewart downing, winger

Liverpool’s move for £8m Spanish winger begs the question: Is this the best they can do?

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There was no question at the start of this summer that Liverpool needed a spectacular winger that could enable the club to have a legitimate shot at winning the title. With Ryan Babel still one season away from being something special, the club has been bound and determined to bring ... Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Liverpool, Ryan Babel, winger

Liverpool agree Riera deal

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Well, we wanted a winger, especially with Benayoun's sub-standard performances on the left in the past few games. Now Liverpool's close to finalizing a deal for Albert Riera, an out-and-out left winger, subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms. The Liverpool Echo reports the fee's "in excess of £8m," which is a steal compared to Espanyol's previous demand that any club meet Riera's buy-out clause, which is £16m. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Albert Riera, Benitez, England, English Premier League, English football, Everton FC, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Liverpool Echo, Manchester City, Riera, Sissoko, Transfers, West Ham, benayoun, winger

Everton’s “woe is me” summer continues as Newcastle look to nab their transfer target…

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That Everton have had a horrific summer is a given. Up until yesterday, they hadn't signed anyone, despite watching a carousel of players waltz through the exit. Insult has been added to injury with winger Albert Riera holding out for a move to Liverpool, rather than signing for Everton, ... Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Carousel, England, Liverpool, winger

The final piece of the jigsaw puzzle is coming....

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....well maybe not just yet, but the nerves which had been building over the weekend with the transfer window rapidly closing have now subsided. Terms have been agreed with Espanyol for the highly talented left winger Albert Riera.

He possesses a vast array of skills on the ball and is quite an exciting player to watch (at times). Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Espanyol, Liverpool, Transfer Zone, formality, winger

Merseysiders Must Pay Up For Riera

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Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre says Albert Riera could soon move to the Premier League - but insists the winger will not come cheap.

Sanchez Llibre admitted he had received offers from two English clubs, reported by the Spanish press to be Liverpool and Everton.

The Spanish side have fought throughout pre-season to keep hold of their best players, with repeated bids from Benfica for forward Luis Garcia rejected because the Portuguese club would not meet Espanyol's asking price. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Albert Riera, Benfica, English Premier League, Espanyol, Everton FC, Liverpool, Luis Garcia, winger

Liverpool FC Close In On Albert Riera

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Liverpool are edging closer to signing Espanyol winger Albert Riera despite Everton's attempts to hijack the deal.

The Anfield outfit are ready to lodge an improved bid to sign the 26-year-old Spain international.

While Everton are thought to have met Espanyol's asking price, Riera has set his heart on a move to their Merseyside neighbours. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Albert Riera, Everton FC, Gareth Barry, Liverpool, Manchester City, Middlesbrough, Robbie Keane, stewart downing, winger

Danny joins Zenit as Arshavin's future remains unclear

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The future of Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin still remains uncertain despite Zenit St Petersburg's signing of Portuguese midfielder Danny from rivals Dynamo Moscow. Zenit have paid a national record fee for a player in the Russian Premier League and Danny was expected to see the departure of Arshavin to Tottenham Hotspur. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Dick Advocaat, Dimitar Berbatov, Dinamo Moscow, English Premier League, Hotspur, Manchester United, Portuguese, Russian League, Zenit St. Petersburg, desire, rivals, tottenham hotspur, winger

Liverpool Boss Benitez: Nabil El Zhar Was A Key Player Against Middlesbrough

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has acknowledged the impact made by youngster Nabil El Zhar in the weekend's last-gasp 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at Anfield.

The 21-year-old came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute when the Reds were trailing by a goal. The home side soon wiped out the deficit before the Moroccan international winger played an important role in the build-up to captain Steven Gerrard's late winner. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Arbeloa, Dossena, El Zhar, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, boss, last gasp, reds, winger, wingers

The case for Stewart Downing

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After the drudgery of two awful premiership performances in a row, it is clear that Liverpool need to sign at least one dedicated winger before the transfer deadline. Stewart Downing is once again in the frame but it seems that many fans just don't want him. However, in my view, Downing could be just the player Liverpool need to bring some much needed balance to the team. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: England, Gareth Barry, Harry Kewell, Liverpool FC, Ricardo Quaresma, Steve McClaren, Steven Gerrard, Transfer deadline, anfield, footballer, rafa, stewart downing, transfers 2008, winger

Benitez’s Surprise Choice

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Aside from the Barry saga, this was the summer in which the core of Liverpool's successful reserve side got an opportunity to prove their worth at a higher level. Daniel Pacheco, Damien Plessis, Jay Spearing, Kristian Nemeth, Stephen Darby and Emiliano Insua all got to play in the club's pre-season friendlies with each one hinting that, should the need arise, they were more than capable of doing a job. Click to continue reading...

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Tags: Carling Cup, Damien Plessis, El Zhar, Emiliano Insua, Gary Ablett, Javier Mascherano, Jermaine Pennant, Lucas Leiva, Nabil El Zhar, Pacheco, Pennant, Rafael Benitez, home game, summer games, winger

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