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The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier League is a corporation in which the 20 member clubs act as shareholders. Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 38 games each. It is sponsored by Barclays Bank and therefore officially known as the Barclays Premier League. The competition formed as the FA Premier League on 20 February 1992 following the decision of clubs in the Football League First Division to break away from The...


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In only four seasons Graham took Watford from the fourth division to the first, and of course to the FA Cup Final in 1984. After going on to manage the England team, he came back to Watford in 1996 and again the team's fortunes went up - this time to the Premier League.
The Telegraph - 01 Jul 2009

PLEASE bring him to Villa Park....He exactly what Villa need...A winner with experience in England and Europe...Has won the Championsship League, Premier League and FA Cup...Villa need the experience and a quality player like Eidur to challenge the top 4...
Team Talk.com - 30 Jun 2009

Bolton Wanderers Football Club instructed solicitors to carry out a thorough independent internal investigation ... The findings stated that the club had complied with all pertaining FA and Premier League rules and regulations.
Guardian Unlimited - 29 Jun 2009

I just say what I feel - and what I feel is that I hope I can be at Arsenal for many years and lift trophies which they have never lifted before, like the Champions League, to lift the Premier League, FA Cups. I am really looking forward to it because I am sure the future is bright here.
Zee News - 12 Jun 2009

We saw Real spend 59 million pounds on Kaka from Milan just recently and that's why we have written to the Premier League and the FA
FourFourTwo.com - 11 Jun 2009

For 2009, the seniors took the doubles FA cup and league title championships and were also promoted to the premier league for 2009 / 2010. The U-17 won the league title and the FA cup and were runners up for the Cayman Classic. The U-9 boys were runners up for the league title, while under 11-year-old Boys were champions for the Primary School Football consolation cup.
Cayman Net News - 07 Jun 2009

Winning Euro 2008 with Spain was amazing and it made me understand how good the feeling of winning is. It has made me even more hungry for FA Cups, Premier League titles, European Cups - I want them all. And I want to win them all with Liverpool.
ESPN STAR Sports - 07 Jun 2009

Yeah, we found out that you were downloading Premier League games, and now the FA and Sky Sports are breathing down our necks. Knock it off.
Crunch Gear - 06 Jun 2009

If there are FA Cup replays or displaced Premier League fixtures we're told they can't currently be played on Champions League or Europa Cup nights ... There is also the potential for more fixture displacement depending on how clubs do in the Europa League.
Tribalfootball.com - 05 Jun 2009

We want to attract the best to Chelsea. If we can do that, with successes like the FA Cup and pushing for the Premier League again next season, we're going to get players like Ribery and Villa
ESPN - 01 Jun 2009










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THE STORY OF A SEASON - PART EIGHTEEN (Chelsea FC | Official Site)...to be the second coming of the Galactico era at Real Madrid. Liverpool fans gutted at yet another season without the Premier League trophy, worried by persistent financial stories suggesting a need to sell before they buy. Arsenal followers flooding from the... 04 Jul 2009
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Michael Owen's highs and lows (ESPN STAR Sports)Here is a look at the highs and lows of the career of Michael Owen who completed his move to Manchester United. HIGH: Breaks Ian Rush's Deeside primary schools goalscoring record at the age of 12. LOW: Sent off playing for England Under-18s against 03 Jul 2009
Kenny Dalglish back at Liverpool (Fox Sports Australia)Dalglish became a revered figure at Anfield after joining from Celtic in 1977, and he is often cited as Liverpool's greatest player. The Scot subsequently became the Merseyside club's manager. Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wanted to get Dalglish 03 Jul 2009
The Michael Owen Fact-File (Bleacher Report)The factfile of Michael Owen, who has signed from relegated Newcastle to Manchester United on a free transfer. 1979: Born December 14, Chester. 1995: Beats the goalscoring record of Kevin Gallen and Nick Barmby for England Under-15s... The factfile of 03 Jul 2009
Owen completes United move (4theGame.com)Do you think Michael Owen will be a success at Man United?...more We take a look at the highs and lows of Michael Owen's career...more Michael Owen has completed his free transfer move to Manchester United, signing a two-year contract after passing a 03 Jul 2009
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Owen completes switch to Man Utd (Football.co.uk)Michael Owen has completed his surprise move to Manchester United after the free agent signed a two-year deal with the Premier League champions.The 29-year-old ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker's contract with Newcastle ended earlier this 03 Jul 2009
Yak Targets Arsenal (Everton FC)Yakubu thinks he will be fit for the start of the season. The Nigerian striker ruptured his Achilles against Tottenham in November last year and has since undergone a strict rehabilitation programme. But the Yak has responded well to treatment and has 03 Jul 2009
Coyle ready to spend again (4theGame.com)We take a look at the highs and lows of Michael Owen's career...more Burnley boss Owen Coyle has revealed that he will be happy to break the club's tranfer record again this summer to boost his squad ahead of the new season. Coyle set a new record with 03 Jul 2009
Chelsea rejects new Man City bid for captain Terry (NDTV)Chelsea said on Friday that John Terry is not for sale after rejecting a new offer for its captain from Manchester City. The bid of reportedly 30 million pounds ($49 million) for the 28-year-old defender followed an approach last season from City, 03 Jul 2009
Westfields appoint Rawle as new assistant manager (Hereford Times)FORMER Malvern Town manager Joe Rawle is the new assistant boss of Westfields. Rawle will assist boss John Layton for the Hereford club’s Midland Football Allliance campaign. He joins the management team of Layton and Sean Edwards, director of 03 Jul 2009
Chelsea rejects new Manchester City bid for captain John Terry (Canoe)LONDON - Chelsea said Friday that John Terry is not for sale after rejecting a new offer for its captain from Manchester City. The bid of reportedly 30 million pounds (C$56.7 million) for the 28-year-old defender followed an approach last season from 03 Jul 2009
Farsley booted out of Conference (BBC Sport)Page last updated at 12:28 GMT, Friday, 3 July 2009 13:28 UK The Football Conference have removed Farsley Celtic from Blue Square North after the club entered administration. With all the alternative leagues' constitutions already set for the new 03 Jul 2009
Michael Owen: career highs and lows (The Telegraph)High five: Michael Owen celebrates his hat-trick for England in their 5-1 win over Germany Photo: PA Scores on his Liverpool debut after coming on as a substitute at Wimbledon at the age of just 17. Owen had signed professional terms just six 03 Jul 2009
Crossing the divide: Brave stars who pulled on the red of Liverpool and Manchester United (Daily Mail - UK)Liverpool fans have been watching on in horror with Michael Owen set to complete a shock move to Manchester United. The former Anfield favourite is ready to join their big rivals on a free transfer after his contract at Newcastle expired. Yet, Owen is 03 Jul 2009
Under-19s set to face Bedlington (Scarborough Evening News)Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the Scarborough Evening News site. To read this article in full you must 03 Jul 2009
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Wenger expects Adebayor stay (Sky Sports)Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor is not set to quit in order to join AC Milan, but accepts the striker could leave if he is not committed. The Togo star has long been linked with a move to the San Siro, with rumours that the 03 Jul 2009
MARTIN SAMUEL: The 32 pages detailing why Owen is not a spent force (Daily Mail - UK)According to the sales pitch, Michael Owen is now ‘seeking the right opportunity to remind people why he was once crowned European Footballer of the Year’. The trouble is: he had it. As his representatives point out, repeatedly, in their brochure, he 03 Jul 2009
Jones: So proud we reached Wembley (Wales Online)WHEN Cardiff City manager Dave Jones led his players out at Wembley to face Portsmouth on FA Cup final day, he fulfilled a lifetime’s ambition. Never as a player with Everton, Coventry City or Preston North End, or as a manager with Stockport County, 02 Jul 2009
Jack in the bag for Gunners (Scarborough Evening News)Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the Press Association site. To read this article in full you must be 02 Jul 2009
Daniel, We Hardly Knew Ya... (The Offside)No new signings to report this week, so let’s take a moment to reflect on the senior players who have just been let go: Darius Vassell: As previously commented in this space, the former England man did his part in a City shirt, but his role in the 02 Jul 2009
Bundesliga: Hamann released by Man City (Bundesliga.de)The "Citizens have already released three players from their contracts in an attempt to continue their spectacular transfer assault. Roque Santa Cruz and Gareth Barry have already joined the Premier League club, while FC Barcelona ace Samuel Eto o 02 Jul 2009
Arsenal Ladies complete double swoop (Arsenal.com)Arsenal Ladies Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of two new players to further strengthen the team. Joining the Ladies, who won the Domestic Treble last season, will be English International Corrine Yorston (26) as well as Scottish 02 Jul 2009
Sol Campbell puts Premier League clubs on alert (The Telegraph)Open to offers: Sol Campbell is out of contract at Portsmouth Photo: PA Campbell, who lifted the FA Cup for Portsmouth in 2008, is one of the most experienced central defenders in the Premier League but insisted that he wants at least two more 02 Jul 2009
Advocaat appointed Belgium coach (Rediff)Zenit St Petersburg [ Images ] coach Dick Advocaat was appointed Belgium manager on Wednesday and will take up the post at the start of next year, the Belgian Football Association said. "The contracts were exchanged today and he will take up the role 02 Jul 2009
Boro handed home start in FA Cup debut - COMMENT ON THIS STORY (Scarborough Evening News)...first ever game in the FA Cup, although the date is yet to be arranged. Their tie against Guisborough Town of the Northern League division two in the extra preliminary round is due to be played on Saturday August 15 - just a week after Boro are scheduled to... 02 Jul 2009
Torres predicts 'Big Four' will turn to 'Big Five' in next year's Premier League (New Kerala)The striker believes that the big-spenders -Manchester City- are putting a strong team together to be one of the title contenders next season. "City are putting together a strong team with good signings," the Daily Express quoted Torres, as saying. He 02 Jul 2009
Non-League: Fans of Halesowen Town launch bid to save club (The Birmingham Mail)HALESOWEN Town fans believe they need to be ready to “pick up the pieces” as the crisis club face the threat of being banned from all football. The Football Association have told the Southern Premier club they cannot sign any players and they will be 01 Jul 2009
Graham Taylor named 'gay icon' by Sir Elton John (The Telegraph)Ten people were asked to select six individuals each, gay or otherwise, for the National Portrait Gallery's photography display entitled Gay Icons. The event, which opens to the public on Thursday, is the gallery's first portrait exhibition to 01 Jul 2009
Farewell Ronaldo (Premier League)He arrived at Old Trafford in 2003, a wonder kid certainly, but far from the finished article. Even at 18 years old he was commanding world record fees; his £12.24m transfer from Sporting Lisbon was the most ever paid for a teenager. Ronaldo's 01 Jul 2009
New Gunners deal for Ramsey (Football.co.uk)The 18-year-old arrived at Emirates Stadium from Cardiff last summer in what was understood to be a £5million deal. Ramsey made 22 first-team appearances for the Gunners, which started with the Champions League qualifier against Steve McClaren's FC 01 Jul 2009
Wolves sign ´Saint´ Surman (SoccerWay)Cash-strapped League One side Southampton were forced to sell one of their brightest talents on Wednesday as newly-promoted Premier League club Wolves bought England Under-21 international Andrew Surman for a reported 1.2million pounds. LONDON (AFP) 01 Jul 2009
Ballack 'hungry' for success (Sky Sports)Ballack: Hoping for success this season Michael Ballack has warned Chelsea's rivals that they are 'hungry' to succeed at home and abroad this season. The Blues have not won the Premier League since they secured back-to-back titles in 2006, while they 01 Jul 2009
Ramsey signs a new long-term contract (Arsenal.com)Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey   Ramsey (18), who signed for the Gunners from Cardiff City last summer, made a solid contribution to the first team in his debut season, making 22 01 Jul 2009
Arsenal allow Bischoff to leave (BBC Sport)Page last updated at 13:43 GMT, Wednesday, 1 July 2009 14:43 UK Bischoff has failed to make an impact at Arsenal Arsenal have released Portugal Under-21 midfielder Amaury Bischoff only a year after he arrived from Werder Bremen. Bischoff, 22 made only 01 Jul 2009
Swain on Albion’s Di Matteo gamble (ExpressandStar.com)Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain explains how Albion’s gamble on new manager Roberto Di Matteo could pay dividends. Jeremy Peace has taken a gamble. But at least he has taken a gamble with one of football’s classiest men. Roberto Di Matteo comes to the 01 Jul 2009
Cayman Islands in the Foreign Press (Cayman Net News)US companies leave the Cayman Islands RED OAK, USA: Business Week, June 29, 2009 – Anticipating U.S. tax-law changes for Bermuda and other standbys, Tyco and Ingersoll-Rand are among the corporations looking at Switzerland or Ireland. For years the 01 Jul 2009
Football 'vulnerable' to money laundering (Guardian Unlimited)One of the frustrations reading the report is that it cites actual cases which it says were referred to it by authorities in 22 countries which answered questionnaires - our FA has confirmed that it did so - yet no names are given, and we are not told 01 Jul 2009
The Times Transfer Bulletin: Hughes tracks Eto'o and Tevez (Times Online)------------------------------------------------ THE RIVALS Spurs line up £6m Euro flop Loach - The Sun Harry Redknapp, the Tottenham manager, will bid £6 million for Scott Loach - despite the Watford goalkeeper's Euro Under-21 final woe. George 01 Jul 2009
Luis ready to roll (West Ham United)Luis Jimenez will recognise a pair of familiar faces when he joins up with his new West Ham United team-mates later this month. The Chile forward, who has joined the Hammers on a season-long loan from Italian Serie A champions Internazionale, has 01 Jul 2009
Portsmouth let five go and lose Davis to Bolton (FourFourTwo.com)LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis is joining Bolton Wanderers and five other out-of-contract players have been released, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Davis, 29, signed a three-year deal with Bolton and joins 01 Jul 2009
Foy to take charge of Shield (TheFA.com - Home of English Football)Chelsea v Manchester United The FA Community Shield sponsored by McDonald's 2009 3pm, Sunday 9 August Wembley Stadium Chris Foy will referee The FA Community Shield this year, as FA Cup winners Chelsea take on Premier League champions Manchester 01 Jul 2009
Di Matteo appointed West Brom manager (SoccerWay)Former Italy midfielder Roberto Di Matteo, seen here in 2000, was named manager of relegated Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. LONDON (AFP) - Former Italy midfielder Roberto Di Matteo was named manager of relegated Premier League 01 Jul 2009
What The Papers Say - 1 July (Everton FC)The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton. Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce wants to resurrect the career of Everton flop Andy van der Meyde. The Dutch winger, 29, is without a 01 Jul 2009
Boro look set to return to town - COMMENT ON THIS STORY (Scarborough Evening News)Scarborough Athletic will continue to play their home matches in Bridlington next season, but the club have confirmed they intend to return to Scarborough next year. A decision in principle has been made which could home games played at Eastfield's 01 Jul 2009
Albion blog: Welcome Roberto (ExpressandStar.com)Albion blogger Jarrod Hill welcomes the Baggies managerial choice from left-field in Milton Keynes Dons boss Roberto Di Matteo. When I received the call from Craig Birch at the Express and Star informing me who our new manager was, I thought he was 01 Jul 2009
Latest Arsenal News :: Now What's Freddie Ljungberg Saying? Eish... (Sports Blogs)Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg has admitted that he is concerned about his old club and that the Gunners’ results over the last few years have made him sad. The former Swedish international, who now plys his trade in the MLS with the Seattle 01 Jul 2009
GGG22: Robert Pires v Southampton, 2003 (Arsenal.com)It's time to reveal the Gunners' Greatest 50 Goals - as voted for by Arsenal's fans. We're up to No 22 in our countdown of the Gunners' Greatest 50 Goals and here's another chance to see Robert Pires at his very best. May 2003 will always be memorable 01 Jul 2009
Jagielka wants Lescott to stay (Premier League)Manchester City have reportedly shown an interest in England international Lescott as the Citizens bid to challenge for major honours next season. However, Jagielka believes his teammate belongs at Goodison Park where he can try to help the Toffees 01 Jul 2009
Di Matteo takes over as West Brom's head coach (Sports Illustrated)West Brom announced on Tuesday that the former Italy international midfielder, who played in the English Premier League for Chelsea and posted a first-minute goal in the 1997 FA Cup final triumph over Middlesbrough, had signed an open-ended 12-month 01 Jul 2009
Carlow man continues to impress in Norway (Irish Times)EMMET MALONE talks to the former Republic of Ireland under-21 international who has made a name for himself as a coach in Norway HE MAY still be little known here at home but Patrick Walker has been generating a fair bit of media interest in Norway 30 Jun 2009
Can Disney might wrestle remote control from Sky? (Wales Online)SPORTS broadcaster Setanta was the latest in a long line of firms to challenge the might of BSkyB, but its demise highlights the difficulties faced by companies trying to loosen the satellite giant’s iron grip on the pay TV market. Broadcasting 30 Jun 2009
Gunners sign up young quartet (FIFA)Arsenal have handed professional contracts to four members of their successful FA Youth Cup team, while confirming Portugal Under-21 international Amaury Bischoff is one of eight players released. Goalkeeper James Shea [18] and defenders Luke Ayling [17 30 Jun 2009
Olympic champions have serious business at Henley (The Telegraph)Watching brief: spectators at Henley get a fine view of the action from the riverbank Photo: REUTERS That is the same number of races spread over four years as the games that Everton and Aston Villa have to play to reach the final of the new 30 Jun 2009
NORTHERN EXPOSURE- Quinns vision steers Sunderland clear of choppy waters (Football.co.uk)Rewind six years. As some of his team-mates marked Sunderland's relegation by splashing out on a Ferrari and a flashy new watch which was nearly the same price, Niall Quinn was sharing a city's pain. And the image of grown men and women leaving his 30 Jun 2009
Saints on verge of nadir after Pinnacle pulls out of deal (SoccerWay)Former FA Cup winners Southampton are on the verge of going out of business after The Pinnacle group - which included legendary Saints player Matt Le Tissier - withdrew their interest in buyng the club on Tuesday. LONDON, (AFP) - Former FA Cup 30 Jun 2009
Roberto Di Matteo to succeed Tony Mowbray as West Bromwich Albion manager (Times Online)Roberto Di Matteo is to be confirmed as the new manager of West Bromwich Albion tomorrow. The Milton Keynes Dons manager succeeds Tony Mowbray, who has moved to Celtic. Alan Irvine, the Preston North End manager, had been the favourite until Di 30 Jun 2009
Blues close in on Zhirkov (4theGame.com)A naked Posh Spice gets someone in big trouble in Dubai...more Check out the new kits, including Chelsea's away shirt...here Reports suggest Chelsea are on the verge of sealing an £18million deal to bring CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov to Stamford 30 Jun 2009
Gale lauds U21 pair (West Ham United)Tony Gale believes West Ham United youngsters Mark Noble and James Tomkins will take a huge amount from England's run to the European Under-21 Championship final. Noble captained the side coached by former Hammer Stuart Pearce, while Tomkins continued 30 Jun 2009
Swain on a shock choice at Albion (ExpressandStar.com)Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain leads the reaction as Albion spring a shock by choosing Milton Keynes Dons manager Roberto Di Matteo. Albion’s future has been shaped and re-shaped in a whirlwind 48 hours. This time, it looked for all the money that 30 Jun 2009
England Under-21s: the winners and losers (Times Online)England went one further than in the previous European Under-21 Championship by reaching the final in Malmo, but, looking beneath the surface of their 4-0 defeat by Germany, which players have enhanced their reputation during the tournament? 30 Jun 2009
Johnson exit to open door for Cranie (Soccer News)A few eyebrows were raised last week when Liverpool forked out £17million for Portsmouth full-back Glen Johnson. The transfer even prompted Reds boss Rafa Benitez to admit he had paid over the odds for the England international before stressing there 30 Jun 2009
Coaches seek top qualification (TheFA.com - Home of English Football)With the new season fast approaching a small band of coaches and managers have embarked on a year long mission to achieve their UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in the game. The Pro Licence marries the finer points of a coach or 30 Jun 2009
Former Chelsea star Di Matteo walks out on MK Dons to take West Brom job (Football.co.uk)Roberto Di Matteo is the shock new boss of West Bromwich Albion. The former Chelsea star has walked out on MK Dons to replace Tony Mowbray at the Hawthorns. Moving on up: Roberto Di Matteo is quitting MK Dons Di Matteo won rave reviews in his debut 30 Jun 2009
Red Devils launch new kit (CNN)LONDON, England (CNN) -- Manchester United fans all around the world will be eagerly scouring for transfer news and gossip over the possible arrival of new players during the close season. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney sports the club's new 30 Jun 2009
Prem trio in hunt for Gudjohnsen (Team Talk.com)Eidur Gudjohnsen's father believes the forward will leave Barcelona this summer - and claims Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton are interested. The former Chelsea star's father Arnor, who also represents the striker, claims his son's days at the Nou Camp 30 Jun 2009
Help bring World Cup football to Walkers (This Is Leicestershire)Leicester's bid to bring the World Cup to the Walkers Stadium needs your help. You can follow in the footsteps of football legends such as Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton and Steve Walsh and show your support for Leicester's campaign to be a host city – if 30 Jun 2009
Owls trial for France (Sky Sports)Ryan France will undergo a trial period at Sheffield Wednesday after being released by Hull City at the end of last season. The 28-year-old made 151 appearances for the Tigers during his six-year spell but a knee ligament injury in February 2007 30 Jun 2009
Four youngsters turn pro while eight depart (Arsenal.com)This morning Arsenal announced that four youngsters put pen to paper on professional deals at the Club while eight Gunners are departing this summer. Here we take a look at all 12 players involved. Luke Ayling Some of Arsenal’s forward-thinking stars 30 Jun 2009
Ofcom reviews Skys content dominance for pay TV (Indian Television)MUMBAI: UK media watchdog Ofcom has proposed measures to improve competition in pay TV. The consultation sets out details of a proposed 'wholesale must-offer' obligation. This is designed to address concerns about the restricted distribution of 30 Jun 2009
Arsenal academy quartet win pro contracts (Tribalfootball.com)Defenders Luke Ayling (17), Craig Eastmond (18), Cedric Evina (17) and 18-year-old goalkeeper James Shea have all been signed on by the Gunners following an impressive campaign which also saw the youngsters win the FA Premier Academy League under the 30 Jun 2009
PREMIER LEAGUE LEGACY ENDS WITH FRAZER (Leeds United)The final playing link with the Premier League comes to an end for Leeds United this week with the departure of Frazer Richardson. Frazer, whose contract expires on June 30, was the club's longest-serving player and was the only member of last season's 30 Jun 2009
End of the road for Setanta (This is Bristol)Setanta Sport went into administration on Tuesday afternoon after the collapse of the business in Britain. Deloitte have been appointed as administrators and the Irish broadcaster will soon cease to broadcast to the United Kingdom. The development was 30 Jun 2009
Matt Lawton: Put Stuart Pearce in the top job? Now that would be psycho (Daily Mail - UK)So what now? Follow the Wally with the Brolly with Psycho and his Cappuccino? Install the caffeine-guzzling Stuart Pearce as the favourite to succeed Fabio Capello and so fail to learn the lessons of Steve McClaren and Glenn Hoddle? Pearce deserves 29 Jun 2009
Inter to finalise deals for Carvalho, Deco DEAD CERTS LONG SHOTS (Irish Independent)Fulham have offered about £2m for Kalu Uche but Almeria want at least double that sum for the midfield player. Inter Milan officials are expected in London within 24 hours to try to conclude the transfers of Ricardo Carvalho and Deco, whom Chelsea 29 Jun 2009
Six degrees of exasperation ... PERFECT QUALIFICATION FOR A JOB (Irish Independent)This time last week, Michael Jackson was a disgraced figure, a man forever tainted by countless allegations that he was a sexual predator who preyed on children. Now, however, he's a combination of Mother Teresa and Princess Diana and the cavalcade of 29 Jun 2009
Wild make qualifying offers to Harding, Pouliot among others (Minneapolis Star Tribune)Russo is flying now, so we post this as a favor to him: Here’s the breakdown of the players who received qualifying offers from the Wild: And here’s the list of those who didn’t get offers and now become unrestricted free agents who can shop for a 29 Jun 2009
Jacobsen joins Blackburn (Premier League)Jacobsen, 29, spent last season at Everton but made only four starts for the FA Cup finalists. He becomes Blackburn's third signing of the summer following the arrivals of midfielder Elrio van Heerden and left back Gael Givet. Jacobsen will fill the 29 Jun 2009
Canaries put faith in youngsters (Team Talk.com)Norwich youngsters Dario Dumic, Sam Habergham and David Stephens have all been awarded two-year professional contracts. The three 17-year-olds were part of the Canaries Under-18 side that reached the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals last season and finished 29 Jun 2009
Has David Moyes taken Everton as far as he can? (Sport.co.uk)Sir Alex Ferguson, a man who knows a thing or two about management, was asked earlier this year who he thought the Premiership’s most talented managers were. Being humble enough to exclude himself (although unable to resist a cheeky swipe at Rafa 29 Jun 2009
Jacobsen to decide on future (Football.co.uk)Everton defender Lars Jacobsen is close to making a decision over his future amid interest from Blackburn Rovers. Jacobsen, 29, joined the Toffees last season from German football but made only a handful of appearances after struggling with 29 Jun 2009
Bolton Wanderers' internal inquiry cleared the club over "bungs" (Guardian Unlimited)I wrote my column last week about the FA's response to Panorama's Football's Dirty Secrets programme, broadcast in September 2006, which made forthright allegations against Sam Allardyce, the then Bolton Wanderers manager, his son Craig and the agent 29 Jun 2009
Lee pens first deal (West Ham United)Ollie Lee has become the fourth West Ham United Academy graduate to sign his first professional contract with the club this summer. The all-action midfielder, who turns 18 on 11 July, has followed youth team captain and close friend Matt Fry, defender 29 Jun 2009
Chaos Rules at Portsmouth Short on Money, Personnel and Direction (4sportsake.com)Since winning the FA Cup under previous manager Harry Redknapp, for only the second time in the clubs history, it has been pretty much downhill for Portsmouth football club. Just one season later and their current owner wants out and the new one may 29 Jun 2009
Good to know the games In safe hands (Online Gooner)No doubt like many of you, I was not in the least surprised at the latest piece of craven cowardice to emanate from the FA last week when they gave Hull City manager Phil Brown a risible Ł2,500 fine for his comments and behaviour after the FA Cup game 29 Jun 2009
Paper Talk: Toffees chasing Berg (Team Talk.com)Everton are keen on signing Swedish Under-21 scoring sensation Marcus Berg, while Alan Irvine looks set to be named the new West Brom manager. Phil Brown insists his attempt to sign Michael Owen is not a publicity stunt. Ex-England boss Sven Goran 29 Jun 2009
Jacobsen to decide on future (4theGame.com)We talk to the English veteran who plys his trade with Ferencvaros...here Everton defender Lars Jacobsen is close to making a decision over his future amid interest from Blackburn Rovers. Jacobsen, 29, joined the Toffees last season from German 29 Jun 2009
Mitchel-King is set to join Crewe (BBC Sport)Page last updated at 10:35 GMT, Monday, 29 June 2009 11:35 UK Crewe Alexandra expect to complete the signing of Histon midfielder Mat Mitchel-King on Monday afternoon. The out-of-contract 25-year-old will become Gudjon Thordarson's second new addition 29 Jun 2009
The Real deal – Adios Manchester, Hola Madrid! (Soccerlens)Ronaldo wants to be the greatest ever Ronaldo joined Manchester United just over six years ago in 2003, he joined a United side that consisted of Roy Keane, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Tim Howard, Mikael Silvestre and Quinton 29 Jun 2009
Stakes are high for ESPN with £240m bet on English football (This Is London)ESPN may not be a household name in Britain but the sports giant is iconic in its native land. The pay-TV firm, which last week spent an estimated £90 million to buy the British live TV rights to 46 English Premiership football games next season, is a 29 Jun 2009
Birmingham in hot water over Benitez deal (Tribalfootball.com)Birmingham City are in hot water over their deal for Ecuador striker Christian Benitez. The Mirror says Birmingham have been reported to FIFA and the FA over their £6.5million signing of Benitez. Angry agent Barry McIntosh, who is registered to the 29 Jun 2009
The comeback kids fall victim to a comeback (Power Line)The U.S. National soccer team came back from the verge of elimination in the Confederations Cup tournament last week with a 3-0 victory over Egypt. Today, though, the Americans were on the receiving end of a comeback in the finals of the tournament 29 Jun 2009
Charles Sale: Coach snubs BBC over Cram (Daily Mail - UK)Charles van Commenee, the new hard man head coach of UK Athletics, snubbed  BBC Sport at the European Team championship in Portugal in protest at a comment made by lead commentator Steve Cram. Dutchman van Commenee, appointed after GB's poor track and 29 Jun 2009
England will be all white on the night (The Independent)Given the choice of colours to wear in this evening's European Under-21 Championship final against England, Germany's players opted for the opposite of the group match between the teams a week ago – not to mention a famous day in July 1966 – and went 28 Jun 2009
Whatever happened to England's heroes of 1984? (Daily Mail - UK)Sportsmail takes a look at the young heroes who reigned over Spain 25 years ago in the European Under-21 Championship final... Came through the youth ranks at QPR, making his debut at 18 in 1981. Hucker made over 100 league appearances for QPR, and 28 Jun 2009
Central striking role beckons for Theo Walcott (Wales Online)THEO WALCOTT is expected to play as a central striker for England U21s in their European Championship final tonight – and he predicts that position will be his long-term role for club and country. Walcott has started his career mainly stationed on the 28 Jun 2009
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