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So Younes Kaboul is off to Sunderland, after his agent said not even an earthquake(!) would tempt his client to the Stadium of Light, heavily suggesting that Mr Kaboul had much better offers on the table. Studs Up takes a typically hilarious poke at this seismically comic situation. (Studs Up)

Ever wonder why Liverpool’s heady ambition seems to rhythmically rise and fall on an annual basis? The wise fellows over at Blue Kipper have posted a Boom-and-Bust cycle for the Anfield men. (Blue Kipper)

Tired of the constant stream of insipid transfer gruel? We’ve found a much more interesting rumour, namely that the Columbus Crew – West Ham Anglo-American ruckus – was just a “publicity stunt”… (Dave’s Football Blog)

…And Finally…The Offside gives us some much needed relief from the tedium of all the transfer rhubarb with a fun hairstyle related quiz. (The Offside)

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