Best Players in the World: Who’s #5

Posted on August 29, 2008 - Filed Under Arsenal, Europe | Leave a Comment

While Ronaldo, Kaka and Torres are undeniably three of the best goal scorer’s in the world, if I were starting a squad from scratch and could have any player in the world, I would likely select my choice for the #5 best player in the world:

Cesc Fabregas.

Why would I want Fabregas, who has only scored 14 goals in 138 caps for Arsenal, over his more prolific contemporaries?

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England Premier League – Week 3 Preview

Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Premier League | Leave a Comment

Week three marks the end of the first part of the Premier League race with no more games until mid-September because of International matches.

Because of the UEFA SuperCup game this coming weekend, Manchester United’s game with Fulham has been postponed. As a result, Liverpool and Chelsea will be 5 points ahead of United after the Internation break when United travel to Anfield and Stamford Bridge in successive weeks.

After two weeks of action we are a poor 9 and 11, putting us clearly in Mark Lawrenson territory

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United Send Over Second Bid for Dimitar Berbatov

Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Man Utd., Premier League | Leave a Comment

Sir Alex and Manchester United are determined to land elite striker Dimitar Berbatov.  The Red Devils are desperate to bring in an attacking option as the club looks to defend its Premiership and UEFA Champions League crowns.  Luckily for United, the relationship between Berbatov and Spurs’ manager Juande Ramos is severely strained following the Bulgarian international’s recent antics.  Only his teammates know what effect his constant transfer requests have had on the locker room.  Berbatov, who has been hankering for a move out of London for several weeks, was also photographed autographing a Manchester United shirt in his home country.

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Sir Alex Informally Approached to Manage an All-Britain Olympic Squad in 2012

Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Man Utd., News | Leave a Comment

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has stated that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been informally approached to lead an all-Britain squad in 2012 when the games come to London.  The Prime Minister is hoping to see both a men’s and women’s team fielded in the Olympic tournament.  In the past, Britain has not entered because the four home countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - compete separately in other international tournaments such as the World Cup.  The Prime Minister has held talks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter hoping to secure this compromise for the London-based games.  After, the home nations’ football associations will have to agree to the all-Britain idea.

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Premier League Winners and Losers - Week Two

Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Premier League | Leave a Comment

Week two of the English Premier League was full of surprises from Fulham’s victory over Arsenal to Hull being in the top four. Here are winners and losers from an exciting weekend of football.

Winners

Liverpool and Chelsea
Both have six points after two weeks and with Arsenal losing and Manchester United’s game against Fulham postponed, they have a chance to be at least 3 and 5 points ahead of their biggest rivals.

Rafael Benitez said after the Middlesbrough victory that they would have drawn this game last year. Both Chelsea and Liverpool looked improved over last year’s squads and both Arsenal and Manchester United have a tough battle on their hands in they are to overtake these two.

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West Brom Adds Another; Does It Matter?

Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Premier League | Leave a Comment

Determined to remain in the Premiership, West Bromwich Albion signed Real Mallorca midfielder Borja Valero for a club record £4.7million.  The 23-year-old signed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns.  Valero now is the Baggies’ ninth addition this summer and takes the club spending-spree total to around £20million.  The Spaniard advanced through the ranks of Real Madrid’s youth system and signed a long-term deal with Mallorca in 2007.  Valero who is a box-to-box player immediately upgrades the club’s midfield.  West Brom also added goalkeeper Scott Carson who has the Premiership experience vital to the Baggies’ chances for success this season.

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Is Shevchenko Returning to A.C. Milan?

Posted on August 21, 2008 - Filed Under Chelsea, Premier League, Serie A | 1 Comment

A.C. Milan’s director Silvano Ramaccioni has stated that the much-maligned striker is on the brink of returning to his former club.  Since leaving A.C. Milan for Premiership side Chelsea in 2006, Andriy Shevchenko has been a major disappointment.  His £30million transfer fee could have been spent elsewhere to bolster The Special One’s squad.  Speaking of The Special One, it will be interesting to see Sheva and Jose on opposite sides of the Milan derby.

For several months, there has been speculation regarding the Ukrainian international’s return to the San Siro, but now Ramaccioni believes his return is imminent in the form of a season-long loan.  He recently stated,

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Is Man City In A Financial Meltdown?

Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Premier League | Leave a Comment

The British newspapers today are all noting that Ukranian club Shaktar Donetsk have reported Manchester City to FIFA over the £475,000 (600,000 euros) still owed to them over the transfer last summer of Brazilian Elano.

According to the Daily Mail:

“The money is a ’solidarity payment’ on European transfers. It usually equates to five per cent of the total sum - in this case £9.5m - and is distributed between clubs that played a part in the youth development of the player. Donetsk claim City have withheld the money and the case will now be heard by FIFA.”

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Is Anderson Really the Answer?

Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Man Utd., Premier League | Leave a Comment

Reports have surfaced alluding to Sir Alex’s upcoming decision to rush Anderson back from the Olympics.  United is dealing with a rash of injuries and the 20-year-old midfielder could be called upon.   The club now enters Monday’s Premiership showdown with Portsmouth sans Ronaldo and Owen Hargreaves as well as potentially Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs.   Anderson will no doubt provide a solid attacking option, but is he really going to cure all of United’s offensive woes?

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Premier League Week One Winners and Losers

Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under Chelsea, Man Utd., Premier League | Leave a Comment

A look at who were the winners and losers in the first week of the English Premier League.

Winners

Chelsea
Chelsea set down an early marker with a 4-0 demolition of Portsmouth. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Chelsea looked really good with Deco pulling the strings behind Anelka. The ease of the  victory will cause some sleepless nights at Anfield and Old Trafford.

Hull City
Hull have already tied Derby County for wins in the Premiership. The city of Hull is rocking and Hull fans should enjoy the feeing. It will be a long season for them!

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