Archive for January, 2010

Press Review of Tuesday 29-01-2010

Friday, January 29th, 2010


‘Manchester City close to the acquisition of Adam Johnson. Roman Pavlyuchenko proved too expensive for “Birmingham”. West Ham interested in David Bentley. Review of rumors and gossip in the British press on Friday.

Middlesbrough has requested for his winger Adam Johnson 9 million pounds. By acquiring an Englishman near Manchester City. (Daily Express)

Milan is not going to leave in January with the attackers Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is claiming Arsenal, Everton, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur. (The Sun)

Tottenham Hotspur dismissed the proposal “Birmingham” to buy striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in the amount of 8 million pounds. Spurs need for the Russians 14 million pounds. (Daily Mail)

The requirement of Tottenham Hotspur FC for Pavlyuchenko is expressed in £ 10 million plus possible bonuses of $ 3 million total amount of 10 million pounds are not satisfied with Birmingham City. (The Guardian)

Leader Chempionshipa Newcastle joined the long list of clubs applying for a talented striker Crystal Palace Victor Moses. (The Times)

Golkiper Asmir Begovic and defender Younes Kaboul in the next few days were followed by Portsmouth to Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, the total debt of Pompeii has risen to 60 million pounds. (Daily Mail)

Sunderland offered Manchester City for 1.5 million funtoa Benzhani Zimbabwe striker Mwaruwari. In services footballer also interested West Ham. (Daily Mail)

Birmingham is close to a deal with RC Lens striker Aruna rental Dindane. Earlier tore Ivorian transition in Bolton, as the French club has requested 4 million pounds. (Daily Mail)

Hull wants to sell Peter Halmosi, Kevin Kilbane and Daniel Cousin, to replace rented defender Kyle Naughton of Tottenham Hotspur FC. (The Guardian)

Celtic ready to sell its defender Danny Fox in “Burnley”. (The Guardian)

Fulham interested in attacking Lech “and Polish national team, Robert Lewandowski, estimated at 7 million pounds. (The Guardian)

West Ham interested in the winger, Tottenham’s David Benlti. (The Guardian)

Other rumors

Powerful owners of Manchester City are planning the summer to get rid of the executive director of the club Gary Cook. Arabs are unhappy with his leadership skills and attitude of the public. (The Guardian)

Hull “desperately trying to fight with the club’s debt, which rose to 10 million pounds. President Adam Pearson said that the Tigers are ready to sell absolutely any player. (Daily Star)

If Portsmouth sell Younes Kaboul and Asmir Begovic, the protest will leave club coach Avram Grant and CEO Peter Storr. (Daily Mirror)

Despite rental Robinho in Santos, “Manchester City” week continues to pay 70 thousand pounds from the wages of the football. The remaining 35 thousand will pay the Brazilian club with the help of their sponsors. (The Times)

McLiesh Confirmed Their Interest in Pavlyuchenko

Friday, January 29th, 2010


Head coach “Birmingham” Alex McLiesh in an interview with Sky Sports has confirmed its intention to buy before the end of the month attacking London’s Tottenham Hotspur FC Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Earlier in January McLiesh has repeatedly said that it plans to strengthen the offensive line his team’s high-class winger. According to Scot, Pavlyuchenko perfect under this definition.

Previously, “blue” interested Kenvaynom Jones from Sunderland and Ryan Babel of Liverpool, however, from these transactions club St Andrews refused, and now turned his attention to a player of team Russia. 28-year-old Pavlyuchenko has become the main purpose of the transfer “Birmingham”.

In turn, he never tires of repeating novel about his desire as soon as possible to leave White Hart Lane. Rossiyanin hardly gets a game in team practices Harri Rednappa, and therefore ready to respond to almost any offer – but they do not come because of the high transfer fee was a football player.

“I want to get Pavlyuchenko. If we can afford it and made a transaction, it will be a big step for us. Plus, if the claim for wages not be unsupportable, then the transfer will be attractive for us. He is a great player,” – said McLiesh.

Robinho Went to Rent in Santos

Friday, January 29th, 2010


Manchester City official said that the acquisition of the club record striker Robinho the next 6 months will hold in the Brazilian Santos on loan.

It is expected that 26-year-old Brazilian national team will arrive home as early as next Sunday. Now Santos Robinho will be paid a salary and all bonuses payable for useful action in the matches.

Recall that in last Sunday’s match in the FA Cup against Scunthorpe, ex-striker Real Madrid went into the starting lineup and even noted pocketed ball. Head coach of “urban” Roberto Mancini said at the time that counts on Robinho, however, prevent the withdrawal of the last failed.

Robinho, cost Manchester City in the summer of 2008 at 32.5 million pounds, and to this day remains the transfer record for English football, is unhappy that in England he was not receiving a regular practice. Striker worries that it might prevent him from going to the World Championship in South Africa.

“Robinho require regular practice game. We wish him every success in the period of his lease,” – said Mancini told the official website of “City.”

Last season, Robinho was the best scorer of Manchester City, scoring 15 goal. In the current campaign, he was concerned injuries, and its former form striker can not score. For example, in a recent match against Everton FC from Brazil, coming on as substitute, was so bad that he was soon withdrawn Mancini with the game.

Add that, according to rumors, the “citizens” now have the right of priority purchase of transfer of a rising star Santos striker Neymara. More people say that one of his last interviews Robinho said that he would never return to England.

The provider has disabled the Web site of Portsmouth for the debts

Thursday, January 28th, 2010


Because debt Portsmouth on Thursday, was off the official website of the club. “Pump” did not find the money to prepay the service from your provider.

This week with the club with “Fratton Park was lifted a ban on registration of new players. Nevertheless, the situation of Portsmouth continues to be very difficult – both financially and in the game plan.

Company Juicy, which carries out maintenance club website, was forced on Thursday to stop providing services, as Portsmouth has not paid the invoice. Recall that the official web site of Pompeii was available at www.portsmouthfc.co.uk.

“Our Web site has, since the club failed to make the next payment under the plan approved by our provider” – quoted a representative of “Portsmouth” ESPN.

Add that on 10 February the tax department of Britain’s hearing on the debt Portsmouth to the state and other clubs. In the worst for “pump” the event to “Fratton Park could be introduced to force the administration. For example, recently similar happened with acting Chempionshipe Crystal Palace, which also were dropped 10 points.

Ferdinand Disqualified For 4 Games

Thursday, January 28th, 2010


Football Association (FA) disqualify a central defender with Manchester United Rio Ferdinand at 4 games for hit in the face striker Hull, Craig Fagan.

Recall that the FA Disciplinary Committee is interested in an episode that occurred in Saturday’s Premier League match at Old Trafford. Ferdinand intentionally struck Fagan hand, however, the referee missed that episode.

Armed videopovtorami, FA investigating what happened and put forward to the 31-year-old defender of the specific allegations of brutality against a rival player. It became clear that Ferdinand faces a disqualification for a period of 3 matches.

Ferdinand had to give its response on Wednesday – or he acknowledges the charges and immediately begins to serve a disqualification, thus skipping the return of the League Cup semi-final against Manchester City, or lodges an appeal, but then it runs the risk of running into tougher sanctions from the FA.

As is known, the player England yet filed an appeal and the “citizens” played. On Thursday, held a hearing of the case, in which Ferdinand was applied to a rather severe punishment – 4 match pass.

Thus, Ferdinand will miss Saturday’s match at “Emireyts against Arsenal, as well as meetings with Portsmouth, Aston Villa and Everton.” However, on February 28 in the League Cup final at Wembley Rio is able to take part.

“Independent Commission considered the arguments of the player against the accusations as trivial and, based on this, added one more match suspension for his ill-treatment of a rival soccer player,” – said in a statement FA.

Chelsea beat Birmingham City and Returned to the Leaders

Thursday, January 28th, 2010


With a home victory over Birmingham, with a score of 3:0, Chelsea back on top of the tournament table Premier League. Double the account of Frank Lampard.

Steering Chelsea’s Carlo Ancelotti has returned to the start of all the players who received holidays in the FA Cup game against Preston. ” It touched Petr Cech Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Ricardo Carvalho, Joe Cole and Florent Malouda. Yuri Zhirkov began meeting in stock

Birmingemtsy, whose unbeaten run in all competitions has had 15 matches, reached the same composition in 10 times in a row. Head coach Alex McLiesh traditionally for himself did not make changes.

The match began at a quiet pace. Nothing boded trouble for either of those, or for others. However, after just 5 minutes after the starting whistle the score was opened. Joe Cole broke through on the right flank past two defenders and then sighted goalie hung in the center, where high Malouda jumped and hit his head possession Joe Hart – 0:1.

Guests tasted something to answer, and the combination of Christian Benitez with Cameron Jerome, even over the last blow, but the past. And in the middle of the half-time Chelsea had once 3 valid time to develop their advantage. At first, John Terry had struck his head after the filing of a corner, but standing at the bar Barry Ferguson passed ball. Then the most dangerous blows struck Frank Lampard and Joe Cole, but a goal prevented Joe Hart and Stephen Hart, respectively.

One of the most active in the host was Joe Cole, but the second goal in the match scored another footballer. It was Lampard cross pass from Michael Ballack, the first touch handled the ball, and the second struck bottom in the far corner – 0:2. Hart was powerless to save his team from totally deserved goal, which has long been brewing.

Birmingham were forced to become public, but almost ran into a few dangerous attacks. Before the break through has not changed. At the beginning of the second half could differ Ballack, but his delicate header reflected Hart. Excellent Seiv committed goalkeeper guest team.

During the whole match guests caused only 2 Shots on target gate Cech. The best moment was at, who replaced Keith Fahey, who assisted Benitez. But goalkeeper Chelsea coped. Was an opportunity to score and to James Makfeddena, but the gate he missed.

Wards Ancelotti acted calmly, completely controlling the situation, as if trying to save strength for more important matches. However, another goal scored guests. Already at the end of the match gave Malouda in the penalty area on the transfer of Lampard, who had struck bottom counterrotating Hart – 3:0. Convincing victory Londoners.

Chelsea scored 3 points and pressed Manchester United from the top of the table. Moreover, Londoners one game in stock, so they lead fairly stable. In the next round there are two main rival “blue” – “United and Arsenal, so long as club from Stamford Bridge may be fully satisfied with the status quo.

Announcement of the match with Manchester United – Manchester City

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


On Wednesday night at Old Trafford will host the return of the League Cup semi-final match, in which neighbors come together – Manchester United and Manchester City.

A week ago, in the first semifinal of “citizens” have extracted volitional victory, failing to respond to the early goal the veteran Red Devils’ Ryan Giggs takes the Argentinian Carlos Tevez. 2:1 – victory for City.

That match long debated in the press, and not only for its football events. The fact is that, when Tevez was celebrating one of its goals, the captain of United’s Gary Neville showed his former team-mate middle finger. Now the defender faces disqualification from the FA.

On Wednesday evening Tevez to cope with more far more pressure, he’s probably at Old Trafford. You can guess in advance how fans will react to every touch of the ball Argentine. However, he knows it himself, Carlos, and, certainly, he would try to resist this psychological pressure.

It is worth recalling that Manchester United is the current winner of the League Cup. Obviously, the wards of Sir Alex Ferguson wants to defend his title, the more so before the trip to Wembley is only one step. But the “citizens” will do everything to win, because their first trophy for the first time in 34 years since the last close.

The match at Old Trafford the risk of missing central defender “Red Devils” Rio Ferdinand. In the past weekend, he returned after a 3-month treatment, but punched the aggressor “Halla” Craig Fagan. After studying videopovtorov FA launched its accusations against the football player, and now before the dilemma – if Rio does not file an appeal, will miss the match with the “City” because of his 3-match suspension, which he faces. And if you will give – you will be able to play on Wednesday, but the risk of running into stiffer penalties from the FA.

Closely related to the restoration defender Nemanja Vidic, caused damage to the nerve at the feet warm up before the match of the FA Cup against Leeds. ” However, most likely, the duo will make the central defender Jonny Evans and Wes Brown. Place in the attack will take Wayne Rooney, celebrated poker in Saturday’s win against the Tigers. Must go back to the start of the veteran Ryan Giggs.

Head coach of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini still can not count on midfielder Patrick Vieira, who continues to harass calf muscle injury. Similar problems and a striker Roque Santa Cruz. But back Emmanuel Adebayor, traumatized after an armed attack on a bus to Togo team.

Defender Kolo Toure, only a few days, he returned with the Cup of Africa, and it is not clear in what form it is. Defenders Julien Lescott and Wayne Bridge are continuing recovery. Striker Robinho, close to the transition in the Santos on loan, is likely to be in the application for the match, but he will play or not – is unknown.

Birmingham bought Craig Gardner

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


Birmingham City FC officially announced the acquisition of midfielder Aston Villa Craig Gardner. The deal amounted to 3 million pounds.

A pupil of Aston Villa this season, took part in only 3 appearances for his home club, with only one of them took place in the Premier League. In search of regular playing practice, Gardner has agreed to move into the camp neighbors “villeins.”

Gardner has already undergone a medical examination and signed with the St. Andrews’ contract for a period of 4.5 years. Ex-England youth player has on his account 79 appearances for Aston Villa, as well as for his talent and experience performances in European competition.

Migrating 23-year-old midfielder, who can also play at wing back position could not be completed in time to declare Gardner to the match Wednesday against Chelsea. Now his debut will take place only next weekend, when “St. Andrews” probably “Tottenham.

“I am very happy to be in a club that I supported as a boy. I can not wait to wear a T-shirt, go out on the field and begin to fight for the club. The last 3-4 days I could not sleep all the time thinking about his transition. Now it is completed, and it is excellent “- Gardner said in an interview to the official web site of his new club.

Added that Gardner was the second winter acquisition head coach of the Birmingham “Alex McLiesh. Previously, “blue” intensified playmaker hihonskogo Sporting Michel.

“Chester City” Put up for Sale for 1 pound

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


English football club, Chester City, last season off from League Two, for sale for only 1 pound.

Founded in 1885, the club failed to pay taxes of $ 26 thousand pounds. Tax Board of Great Britain at a special meeting, considered the fate of the “Chester City” and decided to put it on sale.

And although the cost of the club is only 1 pound, the purchaser will have to give assurances that he will pay all the taxes and will pay to creditors. Otherwise, if the investor will not be, “Chester City” simply cease to exist.

Steven Vaughn, Jr. (current owner) is ready to sell 100 per cent control of the club for £ 1. The new owner will have to assume obligations to existing creditors, “- said in a statement distress” Chester City “.

Ferdinand Faces 3-Match Disqualification

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010


Football Association (FA) has accused the central defender with Manchester United Rio Ferdinand’s ill behavior towards attacking “Halla” Craig Feganu.

The incident attracted the attention of FA, occurred in the second half Saturday’s Premier League match, in which the “red devils” have celebrated a crushing victory over the Tigers with a score of 4:0, thanks to poker Wayne Rooney.

Videopovtor shows that the 31-year-old Englishman with his hand and struck Fagan. Although Ferdinand escaped any punishment by the referee, now he faces 3-match disqualification. FA has put forward his accusations and now looks forward to Wednesday to hear the comment footballer.

It will be recalled that a couple of similar incidents have occurred this season. Striker Manchester City Emmanuel Adebayor and defender of “Stoke” Robert Huth, each received on 3 match suspension for the hit Robin van Persie boots on the head and hit his elbow, Matthew Upson, respectively.

Add that the match against Hull, Ferdinand became the first in the last 3 months he spent in the infirmary. The trial counsel will be held on Thursday, and with high probability we can say that mankuniantsets will be punished, which means he will miss Sunday’s game against Arsenal.