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England Score 336/7
Fall of wickets :1-21 (Cook, 7.6 ov), 2-67 (Strauss, 19.6 ov), 3-90 (Bopara, 24.4 ov), 4-228 (Collingwood, 65.3 ov), 5-241 (Pietersen, 70.5 ov), 6-327 (Flintoff, 86.4 ov), 7-329 (Prior, 88.3 ov)
England squad
AJ Strauss*, JM Anderson, IR Bell, RS Bopara, SCJ Broad, PD Collingwood, AN Cook, A Flintoff, G Onions, MS Panesar, KP Pietersen, MJ Prior†, GP Swann
Australia squad
RT Ponting*, MJ Clarke, SR Clark, BJ Haddin†, NM Hauritz, BW Hilfenhaus, PJ Hughes, MEK Hussey, MG Johnson, SM Katich, B Lee, AB McDonald, GA Manou, MJ North, PM Siddle, SR Watson
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Umpires Aleem Dar and BR Doctrove
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Sachin Tendulkar (14th), VVS Laxman (16th) and Virender Sehwag (20th) are the other Indian batsmen inside the top-20.
Meanwhile, England, currently placed sixth on the table, will immediately move up one spot if it wins both the matches of its upcoming two-Test series against West Indies.
Victories at Lord's and again at Durham would earn England three ratings points giving it a total of 101, a single point ahead of Pakistan. A 1-0 series win would leave it on 100 ratings point but behind Younus Khan's team by a fraction.
However, a 2-0 win for the West Indies would leave just one ratings point separating the two with England dropping three points to 95 and the men from the Caribbean gaining five points to 94.Mumbai Indians went down to Bangalore Royal Challengers by nine wickets.
The Indians recovered from a shaky start thanks to half-centuries from Sanath Jayasuriya and Dwayne Bravo that saw them post 149 for four in their 20 overs.
In response, Jacques Kallis (69) and Robin Uthappa (66) helped Royal Challengers cruise to a nine-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, England, currently placed sixth on the table, will immediately move up one spot if it wins both the matches of its upcoming two-Test series against West Indies.
Victories at Lord's and again at Durham would earn England three ratings points giving it a total of 101, a single point ahead of Pakistan. A 1-0 series win would leave it on 100 ratings point but behind Younus Khan's team by a fraction.
However, a 2-0 win for the West Indies would leave just one ratings point separating the two with England dropping three points to 95 and the men from the Caribbean gaining five points to 94.Mumbai Indians went down to Bangalore Royal Challengers by nine wickets.
The Indians recovered from a shaky start thanks to half-centuries from Sanath Jayasuriya and Dwayne Bravo that saw them post 149 for four in their 20 overs.
In response, Jacques Kallis (69) and Robin Uthappa (66) helped Royal Challengers cruise to a nine-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Pakistan are not used to playing against Australia and they are certainly not used to winning against them; this was only a second win in their last 12 ODIs (over nearly seven years) against them. Though not many in this team are scarred by that kind of record, they batted as if that history was firmly on their mind. If this was a weakened, transitional Australia, it was Australia nonetheless and Pakistan can happily point to an absent middle-order bearded wonder and an equally absent lanky fast bowling genius.
But with the added layers of what has happened to Pakistan cricket over the last two months, the broader fate that has befallen them over the last two years, and to a nation seeking cheer as desperately as Susan, it is as welcome as might be a water cooler in the Thar desert. The details don't matter as much as the bigger picture but they are worth noting, if only to sketch an outline over the rest of the series.
But with the added layers of what has happened to Pakistan cricket over the last two months, the broader fate that has befallen them over the last two years, and to a nation seeking cheer as desperately as Susan, it is as welcome as might be a water cooler in the Thar desert. The details don't matter as much as the bigger picture but they are worth noting, if only to sketch an outline over the rest of the series.
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The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances
The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances
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Bangalore team was won by Vijay Mallya, who paid US$111.6 million for it. This was the second highest bid for a team in the IPL, next only to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries’ bid of $111.9 million for the Mumbai team.
Indian actresses Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif were signed as the brand ambassadors of the franchise.
Vijay Mallya wanted to associate one of his top-selling liquor brands, either ‘No. 1 McDowell’s’ or ‘Royal Challenge’ with the team. Ultimately, ‘Royal Challenge’ was chosen, and hence the team was given the name ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’. The jersey colours of the team are red and golden yellow, and the logo consists of the RC emblem with ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’ in standard format.
Indian actresses Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif were signed as the brand ambassadors of the franchise.
Vijay Mallya wanted to associate one of his top-selling liquor brands, either ‘No. 1 McDowell’s’ or ‘Royal Challenge’ with the team. Ultimately, ‘Royal Challenge’ was chosen, and hence the team was given the name ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’. The jersey colours of the team are red and golden yellow, and the logo consists of the RC emblem with ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’ in standard format.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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We might have lost the match in the records, but the the fans of chennai super kings will consider our team winners in all respects. Great performace by Rajasthan Royals, a few basic mistakes from our side but overall spectacular match that wrote history!
Dhoni - great captaincy! You let the world know that you are the best captain India have seen so far !
Chennai Super Kings drubbed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in a lop-sided contestto storm into Sunday's final...
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings opener, will not be available for his team's remaining matches as he is...
Dhoni - great captaincy! You let the world know that you are the best captain India have seen so far !
Chennai Super Kings drubbed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in a lop-sided contestto storm into Sunday's final...
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings opener, will not be available for his team's remaining matches as he is...
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Right now the KKR team management is in a frenzy trying to locate this mole in their camp. Fingers are being pointed at a lot of players and members of non-playing staff.
The writer has cleverly hidden his identity by giving fake names and identities to his team mates while describing their antics.
He calls Sourav - Lordie, Ishant Sharma - Long John, Dildo - Shah Rukh Khan, Coachie - John Buchanan, phoren babas - coach and his team, Prince of Patiala - Yuvaraj, Babli - Preity, Big Sister - Shilpa Shetty, Bevdaas - Bangalore Royal Challengers, Meera Bhai - Harbhajan Singh, Appam - Sreesanth and so on.
Now, the question is who is the “fake IPL Player”? He sure is creating havoc in IPL season 2.
The writer has cleverly hidden his identity by giving fake names and identities to his team mates while describing their antics.
He calls Sourav - Lordie, Ishant Sharma - Long John, Dildo - Shah Rukh Khan, Coachie - John Buchanan, phoren babas - coach and his team, Prince of Patiala - Yuvaraj, Babli - Preity, Big Sister - Shilpa Shetty, Bevdaas - Bangalore Royal Challengers, Meera Bhai - Harbhajan Singh, Appam - Sreesanth and so on.
Now, the question is who is the “fake IPL Player”? He sure is creating havoc in IPL season 2.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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The panel, which has been probing national cricket affairs for a long time, last month called the current PCB management incompetent and recommended to president Asif Zardari, the board’s chief patron, that a new set-up should be appointed.
Soon afterwards, Pakistan senate’s standing committee on sports moved a resolution for an “immediate change” in the PCB management.
If Butt is found guilty of a breach of privilege, he would be asked to apologise.
Meanwhile, Imran said only drastic measures can put Pakistan cricket back on track.
Soon afterwards, Pakistan senate’s standing committee on sports moved a resolution for an “immediate change” in the PCB management.
If Butt is found guilty of a breach of privilege, he would be asked to apologise.
Meanwhile, Imran said only drastic measures can put Pakistan cricket back on track.
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Karachi, March 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said the country’s senators should refrain from interfering in national cricket affairs.
Imran, now a politician, told reporters that senators have no business telling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) what to do as they “don’t know anything about the sport”.
“The senators should do the job they are supposed to do and leave cricket alone,” said Imran.
A war of words has been going on between the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and the Senate’s committee on sports in recent weeks.
Imran, now a politician, told reporters that senators have no business telling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) what to do as they “don’t know anything about the sport”.
“The senators should do the job they are supposed to do and leave cricket alone,” said Imran.
A war of words has been going on between the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and the Senate’s committee on sports in recent weeks.
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The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances.
The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances.
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Vijay Mallya, the owner of Bangalore Royal Challengers, has kept the captaincy options open. Minutes after picking up Kevin Pietersen at USD 1.55 million, Mallaya said he was happy with the price he got him at. "The captaincy options are open. The team management will take a decision on it." The Royal Challengers, who finished second last the previous year, were led by Rahul Dravid. On March 21, 2009 Vijay Mallya announced that Kevin Pietersen was replacing Rahul Dravid as the team captain for the 2009 season.The reason given was Dravid's absence in the league due to family related reasons.[13] However many suspect that the change in captaincy is the result of the poor performance of the team in the first season of the Indian Premier League.
Monday, April 20, 2009
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Can Yuvraj and teammates give Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta the IPL trophy she so desperately craves for?
A vividly disappointed Preity Zinta, one of the most involved team owners in the IPL, remains one of the most enduring photographs of the tournament's first edition.
Giving her players warm and affectionate hugs after every good performance, Zinta has done everything expected of her as a team owner. It is now on Yuvraj Singh and his teammates to give her the big prize-the IPL trophy.
Kings XI Punjab, given the talent pool available with them, start as the dark horses of the tournament. In Yuvraj Singh, they have the tournament's cleanest hitter and the only player to have hit six sixes in an over in T20 cricket.
His current form, perhaps the best he has played in his life, coupled with the fact that he will be leading the side may well make IPL season two Yuvraj Singh's tournament.
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Will the champions have their day again, despite injuries and suffering the loss of Pakistani players?
The "Underdogs" certainly had its day in the first edition of the IPL. Led by one of the most charismatic men ever to have graced the cricket field, and having in its line up some of the best exponents of the T-20 game, Rajasthan Royals were certainly the surprise package of the IPL in its inaugural year.
While they have added much by way of star value to their line up this year, Shilpa Shetty as co-owner was indeed a pleasant surprise, and has already done her part in the much talked about music video she has shot for the Royals, on the field they have lost a bit of zip with key players suffering from injury. Pakistani players' not being permitted to play in the IPL has affected the Royals more than any other team. Sohail Tanvir, best bowler in IPL one, isn't available and his replacement, Shaun Tait, is also out injured. Shane Watson, one of the key players for the Royals in season one, is undergoing rehab and it is a million dollar guess if he will be fit to bowl at the start of the season. Greame Smith though, is back from injury and in home conditions will surely give the Royals the start they need. But as in season one, at the start of season two the Royals look heavily reliant on the brilliance of Yousuf Pathan and skipper Shane Warne.
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Squad
Shane Warne, Graeme Smith, Robert Quiney, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Niraj Patel, Swapnil Asnodkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Salunkhe, Raiphi Gomez, Naman Ojha, Shane Watson, Tyron Henderson, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Lee Carseldine, Morné Morkel, Shane Harwood, Shaun Tait, Munaf Patel, Siddharth Trivedi, Kamran Khan, Anup Revandkar, Sumeet Khatri.
Shane Warne, Graeme Smith, Robert Quiney, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Niraj Patel, Swapnil Asnodkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Salunkhe, Raiphi Gomez, Naman Ojha, Shane Watson, Tyron Henderson, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Lee Carseldine, Morné Morkel, Shane Harwood, Shaun Tait, Munaf Patel, Siddharth Trivedi, Kamran Khan, Anup Revandkar, Sumeet Khatri.
During a recent interview with Mark Nicholas, Royals captain Shane Warne sheepishly admitted to not having touched a cricket ball or bat since his team won the inaugural IPL last June. However, few would expect this to have any effect on the legendary leg-spinner's leadership skills, or indeed any other aspect of his game
It's impossible to get away from Warne's influence on the team. The continuity resulting from having a player of his stature in charge of all on-field affairs will, once again, be a massive advantage for the Royals.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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Matthew Hayden was absoutely brilliant.After watching him play, I thought that we were lucky that that he was on our side.Other players are good too - Hussey, McCullum have made tons.But the sheer innovation of Hayden left me amazed.Who else could reverse sweep Shaun Pollock (If I am not mistaken) for four.Even Sachin was impressed.And what about that cheeky shovel??? Mind blowing.
Raina is fast developing into an extremely valuable player.The way he matched Hayden shot for shot was absoultely brilliant.Dhoni too did not disappoint in the end.
But what I was disappointed about was the poor show by Parthiv Patel.I feel that the cap on no. of foreign players has reduced the quality of the cricket.Surely Fleming could do better than Parthiv.
I did not see our bowling for two reasons -
1. I was sure that we would win with 208 on the board and Mumbai without Sachin
2. I don't like to see bowling
Contrary to my expectation, Mumbai Indians gave us quite a close call.Sanath Jayasuriya was expected to cause some trouble, but Uthappa and Bhajji added to it.All said and done, we managed to win, and that's the only thing that counts.
The Hindu reports that Goni was responsible for restricting the run-scoring of the Mumbai Indians.All I can say is well done, we need more like you m'boy.
Raina is fast developing into an extremely valuable player.The way he matched Hayden shot for shot was absoultely brilliant.Dhoni too did not disappoint in the end.
But what I was disappointed about was the poor show by Parthiv Patel.I feel that the cap on no. of foreign players has reduced the quality of the cricket.Surely Fleming could do better than Parthiv.
I did not see our bowling for two reasons -
1. I was sure that we would win with 208 on the board and Mumbai without Sachin
2. I don't like to see bowling
Contrary to my expectation, Mumbai Indians gave us quite a close call.Sanath Jayasuriya was expected to cause some trouble, but Uthappa and Bhajji added to it.All said and done, we managed to win, and that's the only thing that counts.
The Hindu reports that Goni was responsible for restricting the run-scoring of the Mumbai Indians.All I can say is well done, we need more like you m'boy.
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Chennai Super Kings have started the much feared downward slide.Not coincidentally, the slide has come after Hayden and Hussey left our team to play for Australia.I don't think anyone could have imagined how disastrous it was going to be.Chennai Super Kings seem to be greatly weakened and we have lost the chance to dominate the IPL.
Of course, a win in the next match will make me eat my words about the momentum and all.Who knows, these two losses may be the only ones for CSK this season.Twenty20 seems to be the bane of any cricket analyst,and for an amateur like me,predicting results is a nightmare.
Of course, a win in the next match will make me eat my words about the momentum and all.Who knows, these two losses may be the only ones for CSK this season.Twenty20 seems to be the bane of any cricket analyst,and for an amateur like me,predicting results is a nightmare.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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Squad: Virender Sehwg (captain & ICON), Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Ashish Nehra, Amit Mishra, Aavishkar Salvi, Manoj Tiwary, Mithun Manhas, Pradeep Sangwan, Rajat Bhatia, Tejashwi Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Vijaykumar Yo Mahesh, Yogesh Nagar, Paul Collingwood, Farveez Maharoof, Andrew McDonald, Glenn McGrath, Owais Shah, Dirk Nannes, Tilakratne Dilshan, David Warner, AB de Villiers, Daniel Vettori.
Analysis: One look, last year, at the squad of the DareDevils from Delhi showed that they did not really have a well balanced team. Instead, they had some really good players who are well known exponents in their respective arts. In Sehwag and Gambhir, they boast of two very fine batsmen at the top of the order and some equally gifted bowlers in McGrath and Maharoof who could strangle any batting line-up at any given time. What they lacked was a backbone in the team, a sure shot match winner at number five or six, who would help the chase down targets, and even build the innings depending on a good or bad start to the innings. That was to prove their major failing when they were eventually knocked off their perch in the semis last time around.
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Two formidable stars in the business of entertainment in India, STAR Plus & Shah Rukh Khan, have now come together with yet another innovation. For the first time in India, a Hindi general entertainment channel is a team co-sponsor at the IPL. STAR Plus has partnered with Shah Rukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premiere League II cricket tournament, being held in South Africa this year. The KKR players will have the STAR Plus logo prominently displayed on the back of their T-shirts during the world’s most enjoyed television experience.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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And the Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians match will be the first one to kick off the season of IPL 2009. I love to see Laxmipathy Balaji coming to bowl after a long back. With Jacob Oram and Muttiah Muralidaran the bowling looks strong and there are many big wigs to give same strength to their batting.
In the MI team we have Zaheer Khan, Dilhara Fernando, Kyle Mills and Harbhajan Singh to scare the opposition and there are a few batsmen to scare with their willows; Sanath will be my favorite. The Twenty20 format of the IPL tournament instantly became popular with cricket fans across the world with loads of excitement.
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Dinesh Salunkhe, Paras Dogra, Anup Revandkar, Srideep Mangela,Ashraf Makda and Azhar Malik are the other Rajasthan Royals players wo will return to India.
"It has always been a target to pick a final squad of 17-18 players, and this year we have an even stronger squad than last year. It is disappointing to have to let go of any players, as they are all stars in our view," Badale said.
Claiming the franchisee is a close-knit family where a player's participation is not about one season alone, Badale said axed players will have a role to play in future matches and tournaments.
"Much of the attention will focus on Mohammed Kaif, who has been a key part of our success to date -- not just as a batsman, but as a role model for our younger Indian players. He has been extremely supportive of the decision, which says a lot about him as a person.
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The Chennai Super Kings Indian team members left to Cape Town today morning to play their first match on Saturday April 18, 2009. Captain of the team CSK team MS Dhoni will join them in South Africa.
And the Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians match will be the first one to kick off the season of IPL 2009. I love to see Laxmipathy Balaji coming to bowl after a long back. With Jacob Oram and Muttiah Muralidaran the bowling looks strong and there are many big wigs to give same strength to their batting.
In the MI team we have Zaheer Khan, Dilhara Fernando, Kyle Mills and Harbhajan Singh to scare the opposition and there are a few batsmen to scare with their willows; Sanath will be my favorite. The Twenty20 format of the IPL tournament instantly became popular with cricket fans across the world with loads of excitement.
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The opening game of the IPL 2009 will see Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai Indians, take on IPL 2008 finalists, the Chennai Super Kings, at Newlands in Cape Town.
The Chennai Super Kings, under the leadership of wicketkeeper/batsman MS Dhoni, are entering this year's IPL as one of the bookmaker’s favourite.
Big hitting all-rounders Andrew Flintoff and Albie Morkel will be at the forefront of the Super Kings attack this coming Saturday.
They will try to be tamed by the Mumbai Indian's bowlers, consisting of Zaheer Khan, Lasith ‘Slinga’ Malinga and Harbhajan Singh, who have the knowledge of Shaun Pollock (the Mumbai Indians' mentor) on their side, when taking on the often tricky Newlands pitch.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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"Zaheer had an extra yard up, but looking up at his speed it was quite normal. But he bent his back and hurried the batsmen up. He bowled extremely well and deserved this fiver," said Taylor who top-scored with a stodgy 42 in the home team's 197 all out.
The right-handed middle order batsman said the home team was "shattered" with the visitors' performance today but said they have not lost hope of turning the tables against India with a strong response in the remaining days.
The right-handed middle order batsman said the home team was "shattered" with the visitors' performance today but said they have not lost hope of turning the tables against India with a strong response in the remaining days.
"It is going to be very difficult. But we have to take a positive frame of mind into tomorrow. A lot of things have to go our way to hopefully give ourselves a chance of getting back into the game. If we could knock three or four wickets early on, we could give ourselves a big sniff," said Taylor, who had made 151 in Napier in the second Test. He even went back to the history books to buttress the point that they can come back into the game, losing or drawing which would mean India clinching a Test series on New Zealand soil in 41 years.
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Gerrard agreed a two-year extension to his contract on Friday, believed to be worth around £130,000 a week, which means he will be at the club until 2013. "We have got big matches to play, all of them cup finals as we have to win them all to stay in the title race and go all the way to Rome for the Champions League final."
He added: "It is a fantastic feeling to have agreed the deal. This is what I wanted, to see out the rest of my career with Liverpool.Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool can fight for the Premier League and Champions League after tying down a string of stars to new deals.
"I have said all along that as long as the club wanted me then I would stay at Liverpool.
"I have been a fan all my life and it will be fantastic at the end of my career to look back and say I have been with Liverpool all the way through.
He added: "It is a fantastic feeling to have agreed the deal. This is what I wanted, to see out the rest of my career with Liverpool.Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool can fight for the Premier League and Champions League after tying down a string of stars to new deals.
"I have said all along that as long as the club wanted me then I would stay at Liverpool.
"I have been a fan all my life and it will be fantastic at the end of my career to look back and say I have been with Liverpool all the way through.
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The Blues have also been heavily linked with Juventus striker David Trezeguet, whose very public spat with manager Claudio Ranieri has alerted the eagle-eyed Frank Arnesen.
Maybe the Dane deserves that promotion to director of football after all - not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can unearth a man with over 200 career goals to his name, including the most famous Golden Goal ever.
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has been quoted as pointing out that it 'would not be a huge drama' if he left the Bernabeu in the summer: maybe Arnesen - in charge of global scouting - could send a few of his number to watch the little-known Italian in action, with Manchester City also understood to be interested.
Arsenal are understood to be lining up the man billed as the 'Serbian Saviour', no, not Nemanja Vidic, but 17-year-old striker Danijel Aleksic.
Maybe the Dane deserves that promotion to director of football after all - not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can unearth a man with over 200 career goals to his name, including the most famous Golden Goal ever.
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has been quoted as pointing out that it 'would not be a huge drama' if he left the Bernabeu in the summer: maybe Arnesen - in charge of global scouting - could send a few of his number to watch the little-known Italian in action, with Manchester City also understood to be interested.
Arsenal are understood to be lining up the man billed as the 'Serbian Saviour', no, not Nemanja Vidic, but 17-year-old striker Danijel Aleksic.
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Arsenal might fight off interest for a while, but it will be hard for Arsene Wenger to turn down an offer of £45 million from either, particularly as he has seen his side go 16 games unbeaten without his skipper.
Not so long ago, Amr Zaki was one of the hottest properties in the Premier League.
On loan from Zamalek to Wigan, he scored eight goals in 10 games, prompting the Egyptian club to double their original £6 million asking price as clubs of the calibre of Liverpool began an apparent bidding war.
Fast forward six months, and Zaki has not scored from open play for 19 matches, has been involved in a bizarre row with his compatriot Mido and been described by Steve Bruce as the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.
Not so long ago, Amr Zaki was one of the hottest properties in the Premier League.
On loan from Zamalek to Wigan, he scored eight goals in 10 games, prompting the Egyptian club to double their original £6 million asking price as clubs of the calibre of Liverpool began an apparent bidding war.
Fast forward six months, and Zaki has not scored from open play for 19 matches, has been involved in a bizarre row with his compatriot Mido and been described by Steve Bruce as the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.
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It is another set back for the former Chelsea forward after he had only recently recovered from injury to step back into the Hammers' line-up.
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury."Fortunately, he won't need an operation," West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola told the club website.The 25-year-old only played for 20 minutes as a substitute in England's home friendly against Slovakia before picking up the injuryThe Hammers have blocked more shots (161) than any other side in the top flight.
Sunderland have only scored more than once in a game in one of their last 12 Premier League games.
"It's just a problem in between the muscle and the tendon in his groin so he doesn't need an operation."
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury."Fortunately, he won't need an operation," West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola told the club website.The 25-year-old only played for 20 minutes as a substitute in England's home friendly against Slovakia before picking up the injuryThe Hammers have blocked more shots (161) than any other side in the top flight.
Sunderland have only scored more than once in a game in one of their last 12 Premier League games.
"It's just a problem in between the muscle and the tendon in his groin so he doesn't need an operation."
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Bentley's problem is that he is not getting regular starts at Spurs, mainly due to Lennon's sparkling recent form - and Redknapp hopes he does not have to make changes to his side as they are in the hunt for a place in the Europa League.
Luka Modric has also impressed on the left so Bentley will probably be on the bench this weekend when he returns to Blackburn, who he left last summer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects bids for David Bentley this summer after a frustrating first season for the winger at White Hart Lane.Bentley arrived at Spurs looking to cement his place as David Beckham's successor for England but has fallen out of favour and is behind Aaron Lennon in the pecking order for club and country.
Redknapp added: "It's hard for David. Aaron has been in great form. You hope that Aaron keeps playing well and the team keeps winning and I don't have to change it, I've got to be truthful.
Luka Modric has also impressed on the left so Bentley will probably be on the bench this weekend when he returns to Blackburn, who he left last summer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects bids for David Bentley this summer after a frustrating first season for the winger at White Hart Lane.Bentley arrived at Spurs looking to cement his place as David Beckham's successor for England but has fallen out of favour and is behind Aaron Lennon in the pecking order for club and country.
Redknapp added: "It's hard for David. Aaron has been in great form. You hope that Aaron keeps playing well and the team keeps winning and I don't have to change it, I've got to be truthful.
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"The consensus of opinion was that Derby, Fulham and ourselves would get relegated, but two of us got out of it, so there is still everything to play for with every club down there at the moment."
There has been undeniable progress at Bolton since their successful fight with relegation last season, yet the fear of sliding into the Championship still haunts Megson.
The Trotters are five points above third-bottom Newcastle, but Megson said: "The relegation issue is between nine clubs at the moment, from West Brom up to ourselves, and we want to try and get out of that relegation area as soon as we can.
"At the moment I don't think there's a single club in the entire Premier League who has not got something to play for with eight games to go.
There has been undeniable progress at Bolton since their successful fight with relegation last season, yet the fear of sliding into the Championship still haunts Megson.
The Trotters are five points above third-bottom Newcastle, but Megson said: "The relegation issue is between nine clubs at the moment, from West Brom up to ourselves, and we want to try and get out of that relegation area as soon as we can.
"At the moment I don't think there's a single club in the entire Premier League who has not got something to play for with eight games to go.
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Striker Daniel Cousin is Hull's only fitness concern after the international break gave the likes of Michael Turner, Andy Dawson and Ian Ashbee time to overcome injuries.
The two-week recess since the last-gasp loss at Wigan has also taken the sting out of the Tigers' 13th defeat of the season.
"To say the two-week break came at the right time is an understatement," Brown added. "We finished against Wigan with five playing out of position.
"But the effects of Wigan have not been evident in the last fortnight.
"The sessions I have been witnessing this week are ones that have given me a spur.
The two-week recess since the last-gasp loss at Wigan has also taken the sting out of the Tigers' 13th defeat of the season.
"To say the two-week break came at the right time is an understatement," Brown added. "We finished against Wigan with five playing out of position.
"But the effects of Wigan have not been evident in the last fortnight.
"The sessions I have been witnessing this week are ones that have given me a spur.
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And Pulis believes all three promoted sides - Stoke, West Brom and Hull - can all be proud to retain hopes of survival at this late stage of the campaign.
He added: "I'm very pleased that the three of us are still fighting because it's a massive, massive step when you come up from the Championship.
"Everything is different, on and off the field, and it's a big learning curve for us all.
"There may be only eight games left, but the biggest part of the season is still in front of us and it's all to play for.
"It's incredibly exciting with 10 or 11 teams still not safe and we think we are ready for the challenge."
He added: "I'm very pleased that the three of us are still fighting because it's a massive, massive step when you come up from the Championship.
"Everything is different, on and off the field, and it's a big learning curve for us all.
"There may be only eight games left, but the biggest part of the season is still in front of us and it's all to play for.
"It's incredibly exciting with 10 or 11 teams still not safe and we think we are ready for the challenge."
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Leicester are boosted by the return of Steve Howard and Andy King as they look to get their title charge back on track at home to Carlisle.Striker Howard is likely to go straight back into the starting line-up alongside top scorer Matty Fryatt after serving a two-match suspension.
Midfielder King comes back into the reckoning after missing the defeat at Peterborough while on international duty with the Wales Under-21 side.
Elsewhere, Wayne Brown is in contention to start after being on the bench at London Road. He will challenge Patrick Kisnorbo and Michael Morrison for the right to partner Jack Hobbs at the heart of defence.
The League One leaders saw second-placed Peterborough narrow the gap at the top of the table to just four points with a 2-0 victory in last week's meeting between the two sides.
Midfielder King comes back into the reckoning after missing the defeat at Peterborough while on international duty with the Wales Under-21 side.
Elsewhere, Wayne Brown is in contention to start after being on the bench at London Road. He will challenge Patrick Kisnorbo and Michael Morrison for the right to partner Jack Hobbs at the heart of defence.
The League One leaders saw second-placed Peterborough narrow the gap at the top of the table to just four points with a 2-0 victory in last week's meeting between the two sides.
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Brentford boss Andy Scott will be without striker Charlie MacDonald when the League Two leaders travel to Bradford City on Saturday.The Bees' top scorer suffered a dislocated shoulder during last weekend's draw with Gillingham and the club are waiting on the results of a scan to determine the extent of the damage.
Boss Andy Scott is therefore light in attack, with Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) ruled out for the rest of the season.
Ipswich forward Billy Clarke, who played on the wing against Gillingham, will probably be pushed up front alongside another loanee, Aston Villa's Sam Williams.
On-loan Cheltenham striker Damian Spencer and recent midfield recruit Craig Dobson are pushing for starting places but captain Kevin O'Connor is still missing with a knee injury.
Boss Andy Scott is therefore light in attack, with Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) ruled out for the rest of the season.
Ipswich forward Billy Clarke, who played on the wing against Gillingham, will probably be pushed up front alongside another loanee, Aston Villa's Sam Williams.
On-loan Cheltenham striker Damian Spencer and recent midfield recruit Craig Dobson are pushing for starting places but captain Kevin O'Connor is still missing with a knee injury.
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Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is confident Artur Boruc will recover from his nightmare with Poland and rebuild his reputation with the Bhoys.Strachan was at fault for two goals in Poland's 3-2 defeat by Northern Ireland at Windsor Park last Saturday, the third goal especially embarrassing when he let a back-pass bounce over his foot.
Boruc was then axed from the squad following a confrontation with Poland boss Leo Beenhakker when he was told he would play no part in the midweek World Cup qualifier against San Marino.
It was the latest in a long line of controversial incidents involving Boruc on and off the field this season.
In January, Strachan revealed he would have a word with the erratic Pole after another gaffe had handed Dundee a shock opener in a Homecoming Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead.
Boruc was then axed from the squad following a confrontation with Poland boss Leo Beenhakker when he was told he would play no part in the midweek World Cup qualifier against San Marino.
It was the latest in a long line of controversial incidents involving Boruc on and off the field this season.
In January, Strachan revealed he would have a word with the erratic Pole after another gaffe had handed Dundee a shock opener in a Homecoming Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club want to sign Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas.
Arsenal lured Fabregas away from Barcelona as a teenager after he came through the club's youth ranks.
The 21-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe and a host of clubs have been credited with an interest in his services.
Fabregas has been continually linked with a return to his native Spain with both Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on signing him.
Laporta is a big admirer of the schemer and believes the player
Arsenal lured Fabregas away from Barcelona as a teenager after he came through the club's youth ranks.
The 21-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe and a host of clubs have been credited with an interest in his services.
Fabregas has been continually linked with a return to his native Spain with both Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on signing him.
Laporta is a big admirer of the schemer and believes the player
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Bayern and Wolfsburg are joint second on 48 points, a point behind leaders Hertha Berlin with nine matches left and a defeat for either would see them drift off at least three points.
Wolfsburg, with seven consecutive wins, have the league's most feared home record, dropping only two out of a possible 36 points from 12 matches.
Toni's return from a four-week absence with a heel injury is welcome news for Bayern who had been short of fit strikers after Miroslav Klose injured his ankle and was ruled out for more than a month, leaving volatile Lukas Podolski as the only option.
"Luca is hungry. He wants to get stuck in there," said Bayern coach Juergen Klinsmann after the Italian scored a hat-trick in training.
Wolfsburg, with seven consecutive wins, have the league's most feared home record, dropping only two out of a possible 36 points from 12 matches.
Toni's return from a four-week absence with a heel injury is welcome news for Bayern who had been short of fit strikers after Miroslav Klose injured his ankle and was ruled out for more than a month, leaving volatile Lukas Podolski as the only option.
"Luca is hungry. He wants to get stuck in there," said Bayern coach Juergen Klinsmann after the Italian scored a hat-trick in training.
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even-time reigning champions Lyon, who are away at Le Mans on Saturday, top the table with nine rounds of fixtures left but they are just a point clear of Marseille, with Bordeaux a further two points back.
Les Gones are still considered favourites to land what would be a record eighth consecutive crown but they have won just one of their last four matches.
This weekend's match should be one of their easier games between now and the end of the season as they still have the likes of OM, Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse yet to play.
"If we are going to win the title, we'll have to produce a great end to the season," said Lyon forward Ederson.
Les Gones are still considered favourites to land what would be a record eighth consecutive crown but they have won just one of their last four matches.
This weekend's match should be one of their easier games between now and the end of the season as they still have the likes of OM, Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse yet to play.
"If we are going to win the title, we'll have to produce a great end to the season," said Lyon forward Ederson.
Monday, March 30, 2009
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It was young striker Federico Macheda who made the biggest impression, grabbing a hat-trick for the visitors to earn them a share of the spoils as the match finished 3-3.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Red Devils side took the lead in the first half through a Macheda penalty after Claudio Cacapa was penalised for handball.
Neville and Ritchie De Laet gave away a penalty as they were both in close attendance of Xisco when the Spaniard went to ground, and he duly stuck away the spot-kick.
Mark Doninger gave Newcastle the lead in the second period only for Macheda to equalise with a quarter of an hour remaining after Reece Brown had replaced Neville.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Red Devils side took the lead in the first half through a Macheda penalty after Claudio Cacapa was penalised for handball.
Neville and Ritchie De Laet gave away a penalty as they were both in close attendance of Xisco when the Spaniard went to ground, and he duly stuck away the spot-kick.
Mark Doninger gave Newcastle the lead in the second period only for Macheda to equalise with a quarter of an hour remaining after Reece Brown had replaced Neville.
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Shevchenko, 32, scored nine league goals in 47 appearances in two seasons at Stamford Bridge after moving from AC Milan for a £30 million fee.
He is now back on loan with Milan but has only started two Serie A games this season and scored two goals - one in the Coppa Italia and the other in the UEFA Cup.
However, Shevchenko is looking for a milestone 40th goal for Ukraine in his 86th international on Wednesday.
Lampard also said Saturday's 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia, in which he scored England's third goal, was the perfect warm-up.
"Slovakia's technical style is similar to Ukraine but I am sure Ukraine will be stronger. They will come here to get points and there will certainly be an edge to their play."
He is now back on loan with Milan but has only started two Serie A games this season and scored two goals - one in the Coppa Italia and the other in the UEFA Cup.
However, Shevchenko is looking for a milestone 40th goal for Ukraine in his 86th international on Wednesday.
Lampard also said Saturday's 4-0 friendly win over Slovakia, in which he scored England's third goal, was the perfect warm-up.
"Slovakia's technical style is similar to Ukraine but I am sure Ukraine will be stronger. They will come here to get points and there will certainly be an edge to their play."
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Tigers manager Phil Brown is adamant he saw Spain midfielder Fabregas - who was out injured and did not play but came on after full-time to celebrate with his team-mates - spit towards Horton in the tunnel.
Brown told the Hull Daily Mail that he had now sent in his evidence to the FA as hard Horton and fitness conditioner Sean Rush.
"My evidence has gone in, Brian Horton's evidence has gone in and Sean Rush's evidence has as well. That is all that has been necessary as regards to us up to now," Brown said.
"There is an independent solicitor representing us and hopefully there will be no bias towards any one club.
Brown told the Hull Daily Mail that he had now sent in his evidence to the FA as hard Horton and fitness conditioner Sean Rush.
"My evidence has gone in, Brian Horton's evidence has gone in and Sean Rush's evidence has as well. That is all that has been necessary as regards to us up to now," Brown said.
"There is an independent solicitor representing us and hopefully there will be no bias towards any one club.
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3-0 victory over Scotland on Saturday, the Dutch FA stated.
Arsenal, who were reliant on Van Persie for creating and scoring goals in early 2009, face Manchester City on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger's side are in the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot, but only three points clear of Aston Villa.Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has pulled out of the squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.
Netherlands are top of Group Nine with 12 points after four matches, eight points ahead of Scotland and Iceland, who will meet in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Arsenal, who were reliant on Van Persie for creating and scoring goals in early 2009, face Manchester City on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger's side are in the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot, but only three points clear of Aston Villa.Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has pulled out of the squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.
Netherlands are top of Group Nine with 12 points after four matches, eight points ahead of Scotland and Iceland, who will meet in Glasgow on Wednesday.
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Next year's World Cup finals are being played in South Africa and Brazil has been awarded the 2014 tournament.
Apart from the US, other formal expressions of interest in bidding for 2018 or 2022 have come from England, Australia, Japan, Qatar, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and South Korea.
There are also joint proposals from Belgium and Netherlands and Spain and Portugal.
Kissinger was recruited by US Soccer to join the USA Bid Committee to present world football's governing body FIFA with proposals to stage a second World Cup in the United States.
The 1994 tournament was held in America.
Apart from the US, other formal expressions of interest in bidding for 2018 or 2022 have come from England, Australia, Japan, Qatar, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia and South Korea.
There are also joint proposals from Belgium and Netherlands and Spain and Portugal.
Kissinger was recruited by US Soccer to join the USA Bid Committee to present world football's governing body FIFA with proposals to stage a second World Cup in the United States.
The 1994 tournament was held in America.
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Asked what he would stress to FIFA in a bid, Kissinger said enthusiastic crowds were one of the key things the US offered.
"In most World Cups, the preliminary games don't have huge attendance. If Yemen plays Egypt, people don't rush to see it, unless it's in one of those countries," he said.
"(In 1994) we were sold out at practically every game."
Noting the Americans reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the former diplomat said the standard of the game in the United States was getting better.
"I'd like it to become a major sport. But it is tough finding a time as there's always some other sport overlapping with Major League Soccer," he said.
"But it's progressing. We had bad luck because when the World Cup was here, the final was 0-0," he said of the 1994 final won by Brazil in a penalty shootout over Italy after a goalless draw.
"In most World Cups, the preliminary games don't have huge attendance. If Yemen plays Egypt, people don't rush to see it, unless it's in one of those countries," he said.
"(In 1994) we were sold out at practically every game."
Noting the Americans reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the former diplomat said the standard of the game in the United States was getting better.
"I'd like it to become a major sport. But it is tough finding a time as there's always some other sport overlapping with Major League Soccer," he said.
"But it's progressing. We had bad luck because when the World Cup was here, the final was 0-0," he said of the 1994 final won by Brazil in a penalty shootout over Italy after a goalless draw.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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The news will be a blow to Capello, who views Heskey as an integral part of his future plans.
He has been in impressive form recently and before his enforced exit on Saturday night Heskey scored his first international goal for almost six years to put England ahead.
However, the FA have confirmed scans to Heskey's left hamstring have left little alternative other than for the Aston Villa man to withdraw.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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The England striker will be the centre of attention again on Saturday, seven days after his red card at Fulham which was followed by a wild swing at the corner flag as Manchester United's late-season slump continued.
It once again raised question marks over Rooney's ability to keep his cool in pressurised situations, triggering memories of his dismissal in the World Cup quarter-final with Portugal in Gelsenkirchen as England bowed out of their last major tournament.
Yet David Beckham has already backed the 23-year-old, insisting it would be wrong to try and 'cage' the Merseysider.
And now Capello has followed suit, recalling evidence from his own playing days to emphasise the delicate balance act needed to maintain 'the right level of aggression' is not an easy one.
It once again raised question marks over Rooney's ability to keep his cool in pressurised situations, triggering memories of his dismissal in the World Cup quarter-final with Portugal in Gelsenkirchen as England bowed out of their last major tournament.
Yet David Beckham has already backed the 23-year-old, insisting it would be wrong to try and 'cage' the Merseysider.
And now Capello has followed suit, recalling evidence from his own playing days to emphasise the delicate balance act needed to maintain 'the right level of aggression' is not an easy one.
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German patriotism unimaginable just a few years ago, many held placards thanking them for a thrilling run to the final.
The team's plane from Vienna had made a series of low-flying passes over central Berlin to get a closer look at the enormous crowd jamming the centre of the German capital.
"We were all pretty sad last night but I think we achieved a lot with second place and I think we can all be proud that we were in the final," coach Joachim Loew said.
"Spain were a great team throughout the tournament and they were a class act last night. But if we meet Spain in a tournament again, we'll beat them next time."
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann admitted giving away the goal was going to haunt him.
The team's plane from Vienna had made a series of low-flying passes over central Berlin to get a closer look at the enormous crowd jamming the centre of the German capital.
"We were all pretty sad last night but I think we achieved a lot with second place and I think we can all be proud that we were in the final," coach Joachim Loew said.
"Spain were a great team throughout the tournament and they were a class act last night. But if we meet Spain in a tournament again, we'll beat them next time."
Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann admitted giving away the goal was going to haunt him.
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Then the Three Lions could not get a false impression of their current status, or run away with the idea the gap between themselves and the top teams in the world is now pretty small.
For, as Spain proved, there is still plenty of work ahead if England are to challenge properly in South Africa next year.
"Yes," was Capello's unequivocal answer when asked whether if the 2-0 defeat would be the game his players learned most from this year.
"Spain are the European champions and a very good team. I have learned a lot."
It was not so much a gulf in quality Spain exposed. Apart from Phil Jagielka's inexplicable error in playing the ball into a midfield area occupied only by Spanish players to create the opening for David Villa's first-half strike, England acquitted themselves reasonably well.
For, as Spain proved, there is still plenty of work ahead if England are to challenge properly in South Africa next year.
"Yes," was Capello's unequivocal answer when asked whether if the 2-0 defeat would be the game his players learned most from this year.
"Spain are the European champions and a very good team. I have learned a lot."
It was not so much a gulf in quality Spain exposed. Apart from Phil Jagielka's inexplicable error in playing the ball into a midfield area occupied only by Spanish players to create the opening for David Villa's first-half strike, England acquitted themselves reasonably well.
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Giourkas Seitaridis was out with a thigh injury, Fanis Gekas fractured a cheekbone in the match against Russia and will be out for six weeks, while Vassilis Torosidis was also injured, Greek FA spokesman Michalis Tsapidis said.
"Giorgios Karagounis is also doubtful," he said. Karagounis has been nursing a leg injury since the start of the tournament.
None of the injuries, apart from that of Karagounis, had been announced before.
Tziolis said anyone coming into the starting XI was ready for the match.
"In football, major success and major failure should be left behind after 24 hours," he said. "All the players want to enjoy themselves against Spain and want to show off their abilities and skills."
"Giorgios Karagounis is also doubtful," he said. Karagounis has been nursing a leg injury since the start of the tournament.
None of the injuries, apart from that of Karagounis, had been announced before.
Tziolis said anyone coming into the starting XI was ready for the match.
"In football, major success and major failure should be left behind after 24 hours," he said. "All the players want to enjoy themselves against Spain and want to show off their abilities and skills."
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Russia have not hosted a World Cup or European Championship before but the Champions League final was held in Moscow this year.
Mutko is hoping they can draw on their successful bid to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014 to aid them in the process.
"We want to organise a sporting event of the highest level," Mutko added. "Nevertheless, we have to take a very close look at all the possibilities.
"We have to have 12 host towns ready and have available at least a dozen stadiums with 40,000 seats for the tournament.
Mutko is hoping they can draw on their successful bid to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014 to aid them in the process.
"We want to organise a sporting event of the highest level," Mutko added. "Nevertheless, we have to take a very close look at all the possibilities.
"We have to have 12 host towns ready and have available at least a dozen stadiums with 40,000 seats for the tournament.
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Switzerland's desire to exit the tournament well shone through after the break, and after an extended bout of pressure with 20 minutes to go Eren Derdiyok's deft touch put Yakin through on goal and the striker blasted past Ricardo to spare the hosts the ignominy of finishing with no points.
Yakin then scored his and Switzerland's third of the tournament form the penalty spot after Fernando Meira fouled substitute Tranquillo Barnetta in the final ten minutes.
The result does not change Portugal's status as winners of Group A, but the break in their momentum may yet affect them in the quarter-finals.
Switzerland fielded the same outfield players that started their first two matches, while Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made eight changes to his first-choice side.
Yakin then scored his and Switzerland's third of the tournament form the penalty spot after Fernando Meira fouled substitute Tranquillo Barnetta in the final ten minutes.
The result does not change Portugal's status as winners of Group A, but the break in their momentum may yet affect them in the quarter-finals.
Switzerland fielded the same outfield players that started their first two matches, while Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made eight changes to his first-choice side.
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Deemed a prodigy at Bari, he became labelled an 'enfant terrible' for frequent shows of petulance which included spats with former Roma coach Fabio Capello and on-pitch arguments with referees, opponents and even team-mates.
He seemed to have left the bad times in the past when he earned a place in former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni's European Championship squad.
A return for the games against Montenegro and the Republic of Ireland seemed likely, particularly with Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni and Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino sidelined through injury, but he has been snubbed since Lippi took charge for a second time after Euro 2008.
Cassano's Sampdoria team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, who is in Lippi's 23-man squad, said: "Cassano is a very strong player, but it is Lippi that makes the decision and it has to be respected."
He seemed to have left the bad times in the past when he earned a place in former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni's European Championship squad.
A return for the games against Montenegro and the Republic of Ireland seemed likely, particularly with Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni and Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino sidelined through injury, but he has been snubbed since Lippi took charge for a second time after Euro 2008.
Cassano's Sampdoria team-mate Giampaolo Pazzini, who is in Lippi's 23-man squad, said: "Cassano is a very strong player, but it is Lippi that makes the decision and it has to be respected."
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Hungary dominated for long spells and almost took the lead in the 15th minute when the hosts were caught cold. Krisztian Vadocz hoisted the ball over the top and Torghelle was the first to react but he failed to test goalkeeper Maik Taylor, who was captaining the side, dragging his effort wide from a good position.
The visitors grew in confidence as the half went on and almost scored just after the half-hour when Szabolcs Huszti dragged his shot wide of the post after Gergely Rudolf had burst to the byline.
Northern Ireland's first real effort on goal did not come until the 54th minute. Chris Brunt swung in a cross from the left, with Keith Gillespie doing well to win the header from Peter Halmosi.
The visitors grew in confidence as the half went on and almost scored just after the half-hour when Szabolcs Huszti dragged his shot wide of the post after Gergely Rudolf had burst to the byline.
Northern Ireland's first real effort on goal did not come until the 54th minute. Chris Brunt swung in a cross from the left, with Keith Gillespie doing well to win the header from Peter Halmosi.
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His first spell as Portugal coach from 1991 to 1993 ended with failure to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals.
The former Manchester United assistant coach, who took the post left vacant by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, has signed a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation until 2012.
Queiroz plans to speak to predecessor Scolari to gather all useful information.
He said: "I'm sure we will find room for him to give me all his feelings regarding the strengths of the team over the last few years and also some things he would change if he could go back in time because that's always the case."
Scolari stepped down after Euro 2008 following five-and-a-half years in charge to join Premier League club Chelsea who will again be one of the main challengers to champions United for the title.
The former Manchester United assistant coach, who took the post left vacant by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, has signed a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation until 2012.
Queiroz plans to speak to predecessor Scolari to gather all useful information.
He said: "I'm sure we will find room for him to give me all his feelings regarding the strengths of the team over the last few years and also some things he would change if he could go back in time because that's always the case."
Scolari stepped down after Euro 2008 following five-and-a-half years in charge to join Premier League club Chelsea who will again be one of the main challengers to champions United for the title.
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Polish sports minister Miroslaw Drzewiecki said Poland would do everything it could to host the tournament with Ukraine.
"Ukraine is the only partner for us, it can count on our full support and cooperation," Drzewiecki said in a statement.
"We will do everything to ensure that the tournament is a joint success of both Poland and Ukraine."
Hryhoriy Surkis, chief of Ukraine's football federation, said the two countries have increased their cooperation.
"Neither the Ukrainian nor Polish side recommended hosting Euro 2012 solely in Ukraine or Poland," he said.
"Ukraine is the only partner for us, it can count on our full support and cooperation," Drzewiecki said in a statement.
"We will do everything to ensure that the tournament is a joint success of both Poland and Ukraine."
Hryhoriy Surkis, chief of Ukraine's football federation, said the two countries have increased their cooperation.
"Neither the Ukrainian nor Polish side recommended hosting Euro 2012 solely in Ukraine or Poland," he said.
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"In three years at United I have just lost two games on the trot for the first time, I understand that we have to win the next game. But even when we've lost, they've still applauded us, not booed."
Evra admits the players have been affected by the jeers and has urged the fans to get behind every single member of the France camp ahead of the crucial double header against Group Seven rivals Lithuania.
"It certainly affects us," he continued. "We talk about it between ourselves.
"I'm at a great club. When you have 76,000 people behind you, it gives you a massive boost, but if you hear boos from the fifth minute, you can't feel the same thing.
Evra admits the players have been affected by the jeers and has urged the fans to get behind every single member of the France camp ahead of the crucial double header against Group Seven rivals Lithuania.
"It certainly affects us," he continued. "We talk about it between ourselves.
"I'm at a great club. When you have 76,000 people behind you, it gives you a massive boost, but if you hear boos from the fifth minute, you can't feel the same thing.
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"I don't believe it had anything to do with that," Van Basten, who has long said he would resign after the tournament to take over as Ajax coach, said.
"It was a logical choice in a tough tournament that demands a lot of players.
"Besides that, it was an opportunity for the rest to show their qualities and that might have had a positive influence for the squad."
The Dutch did not start the tournament as favourites but after beating 2006 World Cup winners Italy and France in their first two matches they emerged as leading candidates after reaching the last eight.
"It was a logical choice in a tough tournament that demands a lot of players.
"Besides that, it was an opportunity for the rest to show their qualities and that might have had a positive influence for the squad."
The Dutch did not start the tournament as favourites but after beating 2006 World Cup winners Italy and France in their first two matches they emerged as leading candidates after reaching the last eight.
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Leicester's charge towards the title has started to stutter recently after just three wins in their last 10 games.Another midfielder, Andy King, is also unavailable as he is on international duty with the Wales Under-21 squad, while striker Steve Howard completes a two-match suspension.
But Sweden Under-17 international midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic could be included in Nigel Pearson's squad after joining on loan from Liverpool for the remainder of the campaign.Leicester goalkeeper Conrad Logan has responded positively to an SOS call from Stockport, joining the club on an emergency seven-day loan.Stockport were faced with the prospect of going into their clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday without a keeper after regular stopper Owain fon Williams was called up for international duty and reserve keeper Lloyd Rigby suffered a shoulder injury.
Hatters boss Jim Gannon had requested the Welsh FA release fon Williams, a request they agreed to, only for him to then pick up an injury in training.
But Sweden Under-17 international midfielder Astrit Ajdarevic could be included in Nigel Pearson's squad after joining on loan from Liverpool for the remainder of the campaign.Leicester goalkeeper Conrad Logan has responded positively to an SOS call from Stockport, joining the club on an emergency seven-day loan.Stockport were faced with the prospect of going into their clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday without a keeper after regular stopper Owain fon Williams was called up for international duty and reserve keeper Lloyd Rigby suffered a shoulder injury.
Hatters boss Jim Gannon had requested the Welsh FA release fon Williams, a request they agreed to, only for him to then pick up an injury in training.
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Damian Spencer were all named on the bench for Monday's trip to Dagenham, only for the game to be postponed due to a power failure.
And Scott has since added former MK Dons midfielder Craig Dobson to his squad.
Sam Williams this week extended his loan deal at Griffin Park until the end of the season, and he will start in attack with fellow strikers Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) out for the rest of the campaign.Winger Dennis Oli is also pushing for a start after a lively cameo from the bench at Blundell Park, while fellow wideman Albert Jarrett is hoping to be named on the bench after playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Stimson has no injury or suspension worries, although Miller and defensive duo Mark Bentley and Barry Fuller are all just one booking away from a two-match ban.
And Scott has since added former MK Dons midfielder Craig Dobson to his squad.
Sam Williams this week extended his loan deal at Griffin Park until the end of the season, and he will start in attack with fellow strikers Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) out for the rest of the campaign.Winger Dennis Oli is also pushing for a start after a lively cameo from the bench at Blundell Park, while fellow wideman Albert Jarrett is hoping to be named on the bench after playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Stimson has no injury or suspension worries, although Miller and defensive duo Mark Bentley and Barry Fuller are all just one booking away from a two-match ban.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Virender Sehwag is a primal talent whose rough edges make him all the more appealing. By the time he had scored his first centuries in one-day cricket (off 70 balls, against New Zealand) and Test cricket (on debut, against South Africa, from 68 for 4), he was already eliciting comparisons with his idol Sachin Tendulkar. It is half true. Like Tendulkar, he is short and square with curly hair, plays the straight drive, backfoot punch and whip off the hips identically, but leaves Tendulkar in the shade when it comes to audacity.
Asked to open the innings in Tests on the tour of England in 2002, Sehwag proved an instant hit, cracking an 80 and a 100 in the first two matches. Regularly thereafter, he kept conjuring pivotal innings at the top of the order, none as significant as India's first 300 (which he bought up, characteristically, with a six), at Multan against Pakistan in early 2004.Sehwag bowls effective, loopy offspin, and is a reliable catcher in the slips. He also once almost split the cricket world: when he was banned for a match by the ICC referee Mike Denness on grounds of excessive appealing, the Indian board wasn't prepared to listen, and even played an unofficial Test with South Africa to prove a point. When a compromise was finally reached, Sehwag was back to his merry ways.
Asked to open the innings in Tests on the tour of England in 2002, Sehwag proved an instant hit, cracking an 80 and a 100 in the first two matches. Regularly thereafter, he kept conjuring pivotal innings at the top of the order, none as significant as India's first 300 (which he bought up, characteristically, with a six), at Multan against Pakistan in early 2004.Sehwag bowls effective, loopy offspin, and is a reliable catcher in the slips. He also once almost split the cricket world: when he was banned for a match by the ICC referee Mike Denness on grounds of excessive appealing, the Indian board wasn't prepared to listen, and even played an unofficial Test with South Africa to prove a point. When a compromise was finally reached, Sehwag was back to his merry ways.
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New Zealand face an uphill battle to deny India a rare Test series win on New Zealand soil when the teams begin the second Test in Napier on Thursday.
Having claimed their first Test victory in New Zealand in 33 years in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, the visitors are poised to end a run of series defeats dating back to 1967-68.
Given the talent at captain MS Dhoni's disposable and the vast experience key players such as Sachin Tendulkar (157 Tests), Rahul Dravid (132), VVS Laxman (103), Virender Sehwag (67) and Zaheer Khan (63) possess, it would be a brave person who backed against the in-form and confident Indians to end their poor run in New Zealand.
Black Caps wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum admits the home side cannot match India for experience but insists they are gaining plenty from the batting master-classes being given by the tourists.
Having claimed their first Test victory in New Zealand in 33 years in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, the visitors are poised to end a run of series defeats dating back to 1967-68.
Given the talent at captain MS Dhoni's disposable and the vast experience key players such as Sachin Tendulkar (157 Tests), Rahul Dravid (132), VVS Laxman (103), Virender Sehwag (67) and Zaheer Khan (63) possess, it would be a brave person who backed against the in-form and confident Indians to end their poor run in New Zealand.
Black Caps wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum admits the home side cannot match India for experience but insists they are gaining plenty from the batting master-classes being given by the tourists.
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Sachin Tendulkar's sublime 160 had put the visitors in a strong position on Friday as they finished their first innings with 520 runs for a 241 run lead.
A defiant ninth-wicket partnership between Brendon McCullum (84) and Iain O'Brien delayed the inevitable as their 76-run stand pushed the hosts to 279, but needing just just 39 for victory. Gautam Gambhir (30 not out) and Rahul Dravid (eight not out) then swiftly wrapped up the win in 5.2 overs.
It marked the first victory for India's in the country for 33 years and means they lead the three-match series 1-0.
A defiant ninth-wicket partnership between Brendon McCullum (84) and Iain O'Brien delayed the inevitable as their 76-run stand pushed the hosts to 279, but needing just just 39 for victory. Gautam Gambhir (30 not out) and Rahul Dravid (eight not out) then swiftly wrapped up the win in 5.2 overs.
It marked the first victory for India's in the country for 33 years and means they lead the three-match series 1-0.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians.
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Sachin Tendulkar stole the show for India as they took a firm grip on the first Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday.
The 35-year-old scored his 42nd test century on the way to an imposing 160 as India wracked up 520 runs in their first innings.
Things got even better for the tourists when their bowlers took three wickets to leave New Zealand 75 for three at stumps, trailing by 166 runs in their second innings. Daniel Flynn finished the session unbeaten on 24.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians. By the time Tendulkar edged to Ross Taylor in the slips in the 14th over after lunch, the Little Master had gone from his lunch score of 135 to 160.
The 35-year-old scored his 42nd test century on the way to an imposing 160 as India wracked up 520 runs in their first innings.
Things got even better for the tourists when their bowlers took three wickets to leave New Zealand 75 for three at stumps, trailing by 166 runs in their second innings. Daniel Flynn finished the session unbeaten on 24.
But the day undoubtedly belonged to Tendulkar. His 260-ball innings included 26 boundaries and lasted over six hours and was largely responsible for the demanding total posted by the Indians. By the time Tendulkar edged to Ross Taylor in the slips in the 14th over after lunch, the Little Master had gone from his lunch score of 135 to 160.
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Tendulkar attributed team's heady performance to its all-round capability.
"It has been all-round performance that has seen us do consistently well. We just needed a break and that break I thought we got in Zimbabwe (2001) which came after a long time," he said.
"After that we went to the West Indies and won a Test there. We went to England and won. We went to South Africa, we won. We did that in Australia as well. So wherever we have travelled we have created an impact. That is what the nation was looking for and we are glad we have done it," Tendulkar added.
Speaking about the ongoing series, the Mumbaikar said, "It has been fantastic so far and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour. If we win the Test series, it would make the tour better." However the disappointment of the Indian Premier League being moved out of India still lingered.
"It has been all-round performance that has seen us do consistently well. We just needed a break and that break I thought we got in Zimbabwe (2001) which came after a long time," he said.
"After that we went to the West Indies and won a Test there. We went to England and won. We went to South Africa, we won. We did that in Australia as well. So wherever we have travelled we have created an impact. That is what the nation was looking for and we are glad we have done it," Tendulkar added.
Speaking about the ongoing series, the Mumbaikar said, "It has been fantastic so far and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour. If we win the Test series, it would make the tour better." However the disappointment of the Indian Premier League being moved out of India still lingered.
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"Tendulkar, Laxman and Dravid and the likes have been in pretty much every situation that you can be as a batsman so for them it's just a matter of replicating that each time they go out.
"We're having to go out there and learn situations as they unfold. It can be tough but we've also got the blueprint to follow when we're out there playing. It's staring us in the face every time they bat."
McCullum has also called for greater application and determination from his team-mates after the selectors opted not to make wholesale changes despite plenty of below-par performances in Hamilton.
"Making no changes gives us opportunities to try and rectify what we didn't do quite so well in the last game.
"We're having to go out there and learn situations as they unfold. It can be tough but we've also got the blueprint to follow when we're out there playing. It's staring us in the face every time they bat."
McCullum has also called for greater application and determination from his team-mates after the selectors opted not to make wholesale changes despite plenty of below-par performances in Hamilton.
"Making no changes gives us opportunities to try and rectify what we didn't do quite so well in the last game.
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Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon as well. His batting is based on the purest principles: perfect balance, economy of movement, precision in stroke-making, and that intangible quality given only to geniuses, anticipation. If he doesn't have a signature stroke - the upright, back-foot punch comes close - it is because he is equally proficient in each of the full range of orthodox shots (and plenty of improvised ones as well) and can pull them out at will.
Though he has adopted a noticeably conservative approach in the last quarter of his career, there are no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar's game. He can score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, and has made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Though he has adopted a noticeably conservative approach in the last quarter of his career, there are no apparent weaknesses in Tendulkar's game. He can score all around the wicket, off both front foot and back, and has made runs in all parts of the world in all conditions.
Watch Chesterfield v Rochdale Live Streaming
Rochdale will be missing Nicky Adams for the trip to Chesterfield on Wednesday after he returned to Leicester so Adam Rundle is set to start.Dale boss Keith Hill was keen to extend Adams' two-month loan spell at Spotland but the Foxes want him back at the Walkers Stadium so Rundle is set to take his place in the side.
Hill will hope to have highly-rated winger Will Buckley available after he missed the last two games with tonsillitis.
Defender Rory McArdle took a bang to the head during the win at Wycombe but has since got the all-clear and looks certain to retain his place.
However, skipper Gary Jones remains sidelined with a groin injury and Dale are making efforts to bring in players on loan before Thursday's deadline.
Hill will hope to have highly-rated winger Will Buckley available after he missed the last two games with tonsillitis.
Defender Rory McArdle took a bang to the head during the win at Wycombe but has since got the all-clear and looks certain to retain his place.
However, skipper Gary Jones remains sidelined with a groin injury and Dale are making efforts to bring in players on loan before Thursday's deadline.
Monday, March 23, 2009
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MK Dons boss Roberto Di Matteo will again hand a late fitness test to striker Sam Baldock ahead of the visit of struggling Crewe.Baldock has missed the last two games with hamstring trouble and in his absence the Dons have failed to score and slipped seven points behind second-placed Peterborough.
Jemal Johnson and Aaron Wilbraham - who have scored 20 times between them this season - are set to start again start in attack with Canadian Ali Gerba on the bench.
Flavien Belson is set to miss out. The midfielder was replaced at half-time against Yeovil on Saturday after giving away a penalty so Luke Chadwick will hope to start. Striker Tore Andre Flo (calf) and defender Danny Swailes (Achilles) remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
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Bury are set to sign Huddersfield striker Phil Jevons on a month's loan after he fell out of favour with Terriers boss Lee Clark.The 29-year-old is set to complete his move to Gigg Lane and boost Bury's promotion bid.
He will be eligible to play up to and including Bury's fixture with Gillingham on Saturday 25 April and could make his debut in Tuesday's clash at Rotherham.
He will be eligible to play up to and including Bury's fixture with Gillingham on Saturday 25 April and could make his debut in Tuesday's clash at Rotherham.
"But the good thing is we haven't lost and if you look at the results around us you'd never have some of them down.
Jevons joined Huddersfield in the summer of 2007, but has endured a disappointing spell at the Galpharm Stadium, scoring just 11 goals for the club in 50 appearances.
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Oldham Athletic manager Joe Royle has made further adjustments to his Latics squad by sending on-loan Scott Golbourne back to Reading.The 21-year-old left-back's two-month loan deal ended after Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Tranmere and Royle has decided against extending the deal.
"Full-back is not a hot-spot for us at the momement - we are well covered with a number of players able to play there," Royle told the club's official website.
"Scott obviously has promise and I liked what I saw, but Daniel Jones is doing well enough to keep hold of the shirt at the moment."
Royle has had a busy first week in his second spell as Latics manager with Golbourne's return to Reading coming on the back of Chelsea winger Fabio Ferreira extending his loan deal on Monday.
"Full-back is not a hot-spot for us at the momement - we are well covered with a number of players able to play there," Royle told the club's official website.
"Scott obviously has promise and I liked what I saw, but Daniel Jones is doing well enough to keep hold of the shirt at the moment."
Royle has had a busy first week in his second spell as Latics manager with Golbourne's return to Reading coming on the back of Chelsea winger Fabio Ferreira extending his loan deal on Monday.
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Darlington boss Dave Penney still has selection issues ahead of the trip to face Accrington Stanley in League Two on Tuesday night.The Quakers have had a difficult few weeks after entering administration and having to cope with an injury-riddled squad, but they have won their last two games to renew hopes of making the play-offs.
Striker Pawel Abbott continues to nurse a back problem and remains several weeks away from a first-team return, while Greg Blundell is unlikely to feature again this season as he struggles with a hamstring injury.
Liam Hatch will complete his two-match ban for receiving 10 yellow cards so Curtis Main looks set to continue in attack after his goalscoring exploits in Saturday's win over Aldershot.
Striker Pawel Abbott continues to nurse a back problem and remains several weeks away from a first-team return, while Greg Blundell is unlikely to feature again this season as he struggles with a hamstring injury.
Liam Hatch will complete his two-match ban for receiving 10 yellow cards so Curtis Main looks set to continue in attack after his goalscoring exploits in Saturday's win over Aldershot.
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Carlisle boss Greg Abbott will be without defender Peter Murphy for Tuesday's home game against fellow strugglers Hereford.Murphy picked up a groin injury at Southend on Saturday and was assessed by a surgeon on Monday morning.
David Raven was recalled to the side that lost 3-0 at Roots Hall in a right-back role, but he will move into the middle to cover Murphy's absence.
Paul Thirlwell overcame a knee injury in time to play at the weekend and should again feature after suffering no ill-effects, but defenders Danny Livesey and Evan Horwood (both knee) are both out.
Abbott is desperate for his side to arrest a run that has seen them win just one of their last eight games and slip into deep relegation trouble.
David Raven was recalled to the side that lost 3-0 at Roots Hall in a right-back role, but he will move into the middle to cover Murphy's absence.
Paul Thirlwell overcame a knee injury in time to play at the weekend and should again feature after suffering no ill-effects, but defenders Danny Livesey and Evan Horwood (both knee) are both out.
Abbott is desperate for his side to arrest a run that has seen them win just one of their last eight games and slip into deep relegation trouble.
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Northampton Town eased their relegation worries with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Stockport County at Sixfields on Saturday.Two goals in each half gave Northampton three valuable points and the margin of victory could have been more as the Cobblers created chances with ease against a ragged Stockport defence.
Adebayo Akinfenwa marked his return from a four-match suspension with his 12th goal of the season in the 12th minute, finding the top corner after on-loan signing Aleksandar Prijovic pulled the ball back.
Chris O'Grady twice went close and Greg Tansey saw a goalbound shot blocked by Jason Crowe as Stockport briefly threatened an equaliser. But Abdul Osman doubled Northampton's advantage in the 45th minute, converting at the far post from Luke Guttridge's delivery for his second goal of the season.
Adebayo Akinfenwa marked his return from a four-match suspension with his 12th goal of the season in the 12th minute, finding the top corner after on-loan signing Aleksandar Prijovic pulled the ball back.
Chris O'Grady twice went close and Greg Tansey saw a goalbound shot blocked by Jason Crowe as Stockport briefly threatened an equaliser. But Abdul Osman doubled Northampton's advantage in the 45th minute, converting at the far post from Luke Guttridge's delivery for his second goal of the season.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Watch Dagenham and Redbridge v Brentford Live Streaming
Brentford could hand debuts to new signings Billy Clarke, Damian Spencer and Darren Powell when they travel across London to face Dagenham.All three trained with the their new team-mates over the weekend after being brought in by boss Andy Scott to boost their promotion bid, and the Bees could move nine points clear at the top of the League Two table if they win at Victoria Road on Monday night.
Jordan Rhodes will miss the game after picking up a calf injury in the midweek loss to Chesterfield, while Sam Hunt also sustained a knock and is rated doubtful.
Skipper Kevin O'Connor has a knee injury that has seen him miss the last two matches, but he could be in contention for a comeback.
Nathan Elder will not play again this season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone and eye socket while Ross Montague continues to nurse a back injury.
Jordan Rhodes will miss the game after picking up a calf injury in the midweek loss to Chesterfield, while Sam Hunt also sustained a knock and is rated doubtful.
Skipper Kevin O'Connor has a knee injury that has seen him miss the last two matches, but he could be in contention for a comeback.
Nathan Elder will not play again this season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone and eye socket while Ross Montague continues to nurse a back injury.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Watch Aalborg BK v Manchester City Live Streaming
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is confident his long-term future lies at Eastlands, but he is not pestering the club's hierarchy for a contract extension.
Hughes has two years remaining on his current deal, however, it has been rumoured that City's billionaire owners the Abu Dhabi United Group could consider replacing the Welshman in the summer.
City have endured an inconsistent season, struggling horribly away from home, which has increased the pressure on Hughes.
But the former Blackburn boss - who is preparing his side for Thursday's second-leg clash against Aalborg in the last 16 of the Uefa Cup
Hughes has two years remaining on his current deal, however, it has been rumoured that City's billionaire owners the Abu Dhabi United Group could consider replacing the Welshman in the summer.
City have endured an inconsistent season, struggling horribly away from home, which has increased the pressure on Hughes.
But the former Blackburn boss - who is preparing his side for Thursday's second-leg clash against Aalborg in the last 16 of the Uefa Cup
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Hamburg scored twice in the first half to beat visitors Energie Cottbus 2-0 and stay within four points of Bundesliga leaders Hertha Berlin.Fourth-placed Hamburg are level on 45 points with Wolfsburg, who beat Schalke 4-3 on Friday and second-placed Bayern Munich, 3-0 winners at Bochum on Saturday.
Hertha, who beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 on Saturday, have 49 points.
In a lacklustre match Hamburg needed only a brief good spell to sink Cottbus closer towards relegation.
The goals came in a seven-minute period with striker Ivica Olic heading in a Mikael Tavares cross before Piotr Trochowski, who came on for injured Mladen Petric, doubled the lead with a long-range free kick in the 39th minute.
Hertha, who beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 on Saturday, have 49 points.
In a lacklustre match Hamburg needed only a brief good spell to sink Cottbus closer towards relegation.
The goals came in a seven-minute period with striker Ivica Olic heading in a Mikael Tavares cross before Piotr Trochowski, who came on for injured Mladen Petric, doubled the lead with a long-range free kick in the 39th minute.
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Paris St Germain captain Claude Makelele gives his side a 50/50 chance of progressing into the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.
The French side were held to a goalless draw by Braga at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 match.
Their keeping a clean sheet means PSG, who are recovering from a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, are still well in the tie, however.
And former France midfielder Makelele reckons it is all to play for heading into the second-leg showdown at the Estadio AXA.
"The goalless draw makes it interesting in that it is still 50/50," he said.
The French side were held to a goalless draw by Braga at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 match.
Their keeping a clean sheet means PSG, who are recovering from a 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, are still well in the tie, however.
And former France midfielder Makelele reckons it is all to play for heading into the second-leg showdown at the Estadio AXA.
"The goalless draw makes it interesting in that it is still 50/50," he said.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Watch West Ham v West Bromwich Live Streaming
West Ham are without Valon Behrami, who is out for up to six months with a cruciate knee ligament injury, and Carlton Cole who is suspended; Savio Nsereko may therefore get his chance to partner David Di Michele up front. Jack Collison is also out with a knee injury.West Brom's on-loan striker Jay Simpson is being evaluated by boss Tony Mowbray ahead of the clash at Upton Park, with Marc-Antoine Fortune and Luke Moore also challenging for a place in attack."The plan is still to strengthen the team this summer. But first of all we need to achieve our targets this year, then we can think about going on and pushing the team on."
On the prospect of European football, Zola enthused: "It might be possible that seventh spot is enough for Europe this season and that would be a great thing for this club.
On the prospect of European football, Zola enthused: "It might be possible that seventh spot is enough for Europe this season and that would be a great thing for this club.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
West Ham vs West Bromwich Live Streaming
West Ham vs West Bromwich Live Streaming
Monday March 16, 2009 Kick off: 20:00 29th Day Upton Park
Countdown: Today - 20:00
WEST HAM’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 West Ham
Premier League
Sunday March 1, 2009
West Ham 1 - 0 Manchester City
WEST BROMWICH’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Tuesday March 3, 2009
West Bromwich 1 - 3 Arsenal
Premier League
Saturday February 28, 2009
Everton 2 - 0 West Bromwich
Monday March 16, 2009 Kick off: 20:00 29th Day Upton Park
Countdown: Today - 20:00
WEST HAM’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 West Ham
Premier League
Sunday March 1, 2009
West Ham 1 - 0 Manchester City
WEST BROMWICH’S LAST 2 RESULTS
Premier League
Tuesday March 3, 2009
West Bromwich 1 - 3 Arsenal
Premier League
Saturday February 28, 2009
Everton 2 - 0 West Bromwich
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West Ham argued their own research into the real cost of relegation, when all the savings from wages and recruitment had been taken into account, was no greater than £5m.
It appears a final settlement in the region of £10m has been agreed upon, which represents a victory for Sheffield United - but on terms acceptable to West Ham.
Sheffield United's claim for damages was supported last year by an independent FA tribunal chaired by Lord Griffiths.
West Ham are close to finalising a compensation agreement with Sheffield United worth around £10 million to end the long-running Carlos Tevez saga.
It appears a final settlement in the region of £10m has been agreed upon, which represents a victory for Sheffield United - but on terms acceptable to West Ham.
Sheffield United's claim for damages was supported last year by an independent FA tribunal chaired by Lord Griffiths.
West Ham are close to finalising a compensation agreement with Sheffield United worth around £10 million to end the long-running Carlos Tevez saga.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Liverpool's reputation for turning on the style in Europe face the acid test on Wednesday when they play on-form Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
On a night that will notably see Liverpool's domestic rivals Chelsea host Juventus, Real are looking good to strike the first blow in a two-leg encounter that gives the winners passage to the Champions League quarter-finals.
A 6-1 hammering of Real Betis on Saturday, complete with a brace apiece from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Raul moved Real to within seven points of leaders Barcelona, who suffered a shock 2-1 derby defeat against Espanyol.
Despite Liverpool traditionally coming out fighting in Europe whatever their progress at home - an approach which led them to 2005 Champions League victory and a UEFA Cup title in 2001 - nine-time European champions Real are brimming with confidence.
While most Real players know the Reds are a far bigger threat than Betis, midfielder Rafael Van der Vart believes the Merseysiders will be running scared.
"We're Real Madrid, which is why I think Liverpool are frightened of us," said van der Vaart.
On a night that will notably see Liverpool's domestic rivals Chelsea host Juventus, Real are looking good to strike the first blow in a two-leg encounter that gives the winners passage to the Champions League quarter-finals.
A 6-1 hammering of Real Betis on Saturday, complete with a brace apiece from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Raul moved Real to within seven points of leaders Barcelona, who suffered a shock 2-1 derby defeat against Espanyol.
Despite Liverpool traditionally coming out fighting in Europe whatever their progress at home - an approach which led them to 2005 Champions League victory and a UEFA Cup title in 2001 - nine-time European champions Real are brimming with confidence.
While most Real players know the Reds are a far bigger threat than Betis, midfielder Rafael Van der Vart believes the Merseysiders will be running scared.
"We're Real Madrid, which is why I think Liverpool are frightened of us," said van der Vaart.
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