by stresster on August 11th, 2008
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One game down, forty-five to go as far as the 24 teams in the Championship is concerned, but what did the opening weekend of fixtures tell us? Many regard Doncaster’s 1-0 win at Derby as the performance of the weekend, but that’s only working on the assumption that Rovers were playing League One football last […]
by stresster on May 5th, 2008
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They’ll be dancing in the streets of Hanley and Newcastle-under-Lyme after Stoke City bagged themselves the second automatic promotion spot on Sunday. The Potters have done magnificently this season, coming from behind on several occasions to land wins or draws against Championship opponents and it’s hard to argue that they don’t deserve their place in […]
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by Mr Comfort on February 28th, 2008
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If Scott Carson can’t even get a game at Anfield, what’s the point in them buying another goalkeeper called Scott?
Rafa Benitez is apparently looking to the future and attempting to beat a host of clubs to the signature of Watford’s up-and-coming goalkeeper Scott Loach (various).
But Liverpool face stiff competition from Newcastle for the 19-year-old who […]
by Dexter on January 20th, 2008
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If Didier Drogba leaves Chelsea, Avram Grant will try and nab Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o and are rumoured to be willing to pay up to £40m. (Sunday Express)
…And Drogba’s Ivorian teammate Yaya Toure has let the cat out of the bag, saying that the striker fancies a move to Barcelona, AC Milan or Real Madrid. (Mail […]
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by Dexter on January 19th, 2008
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A steaming pile of weekend transfer rumours courtesy of Sportingo…
Liverpool’s lanky paperclip of a striker has had enough of the transfer guff being spoken about him and he has reiterated his desire to stay at the club. This will come as a disappointment to Sven Goran Eriksson, who was said to be monitoring events at […]
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by stresster on January 18th, 2008
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The Cottagers have been woefully short of firepower this season and it’s no surprise to see them snapping up Watford’s Marlon King for £5 million. Sky Sports report that the striker is keen to face Arsenal on Saturday, hopefully adding to the eleven goals he’s already scored for the Hornets this season.
When asked if he […]
by Dexter on January 16th, 2008
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The second swig from Caught Offside’s potent daily transfer pint…
Chelsea’s powerhouse Ivorian striker Didier Drogba has admitted that he would love to team up with Samuel Eto’o at Barcelona next season. (Various)
Fulham gaffer Roy Hodgson wants to snap up Teemu Tainio after Spurs boss Juande Ramos told the Finnish midfielder that he was finished as […]
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by sub on January 12th, 2008
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Fulham are struggling at just one from bottom in the English Premier League and are in desperate requirement of reinforcement. Sky Sports had earlier reported that Watford had rejected their bid for striker Marlon King but have now reported that the Londoners have stepped up the transfer fee.
Sky Sports reports that Fulham’s new manager Roy […]
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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by soccersource on December 26th, 2007
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An unprecedented shopping spree is expected to hit Loftus Road next month, as Queens Park Rangers make use of the influx of cash courtesy of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. QPR, currently 21st in the 24-team Coca Cola Championship, clearly need the help. But just who are they pursuing?
Watford midfielder Gavin Mahon, West Ham striker Hogan […]