by stresster on August 26th, 2008
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With Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins at the club, Newcastle are seemingly blessed with attacking quality, although injury seems to be persistent for the former two players. Therefore, perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise that they have kept hold of this striker, who was a hair’s breadth away from signing for Ipswich Town […]
by stresster on August 20th, 2008
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It appeared that Shola Ameobi was about to end his eight-year association with Newcastle United, something that appeared to be delighting many Magpies fans. Despite making nearly 100 league starts in a black and white shirt, it’s fair to say that it’s been a stop-start career for the former England Under-21 international up to now, […]
by stresster on August 19th, 2008
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What happens when you’re drawing or losing a football match in the English second flight? Do you a) panic and tell the team to play it long, b) send your central defender into attack or c) bring on Kevin Phillips to save the day?
by stresster on August 19th, 2008
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After an outstanding 3-0 win at Barnsley, some might question whether Ipswich Town need any additional firepower in their ranks. However, Jim Magilton is clearly keen to bring in another striker, who could form a prolific partnership with Kevin Lisbie.
by stresster on August 9th, 2008
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Jim Magilton clearly means business next season if this latest capture is anything to go by. While the deal is not quite yet done, this signing would surely make Ipswich one of the favourites to gain promotion from the Championship this season, especially as they’ve already captured Kevin Lisbie from Colchester.
by Mr Comfort on March 31st, 2008
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Alan Curbishley appears to be stepping up his interest in Ipswich youngster Danny Haynes.
West Ham United are stepping up their chase for Ipswich attacker Danny Haynes, the £2m target is also on Birmingham’s radar (various)
Haynes would be a useful addition to the Hammers ranks that have been boosted by the recent injection in youthful talent […]
by Dexter on March 4th, 2008
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A fresh batch of rumours to warm the cockles of your heart….
Barcelona have finally come to terms with the fact that Cesc Fabregas won’t we swooping back into Catalan lives like a glorious midfield boomerang, as director Txiki Begiristain grumbled: “he cannot return”. (Various)
…Barcelona have now turned to the even less available Cristiano Ronaldo, and […]
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by Dexter on January 15th, 2008
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The second slice of steaming transfer scheming…
Despite Manchester United’s firm denial that they will be bringing anyone in over the January transfer window, they are being linked with a swoop for Hertha Berlin’s left-back Gilberto who could be used as back-up for Patrice Evra. (Daily Mail)
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by Dexter on January 5th, 2008
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Upsets left right and centre in today’s FA Cup action. But what was the biggest shock?Coventry somehow managed to obliterate Blackburn 4-1, whilst League One Huddersfield beat Birmingham 2-1. Special mention should also go to Sheffield United who booted out Bolton with a 1-0 win lowly and injury ravaged Oldham, who beat Everton 1-0 at […]
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