Posts Tagged ‘England – Premier League’

Benni McCarthy has signed with West Ham

Benni McCarthy

Blackburn’s striker, Benni McCarthy, has signed a contract with “Hammers” for 18 months. The fee of the transfer is undisclosed. The former Porto player said on Sky Sports News that he is very happy for joining Gianfranco Zola’s club and he is “looking forward to getting to know my new team-mates and help get the club out of a tough situation.”

The 32 years old striker has scored 37 goals in 109 matches for Blackburn and now he is ready for new adventures at a new club. “I felt I served my time at Blackburn and I am sad that I never had the chance to say thanks to the fans as they have been brilliant to me”, the player said.

Adam Johnson at Manchester City

Adam Johnson

Yesterday was the deadline day for the transfers. One of the latest moves was Middlesbrough’s winger, Adam Johnson to Manchester City. The fee of the transaction wasn’t officially announced, but rumours are saying that Boro will get £7 million for the player.

Roberto Mancini, the manager of City said on the club’s official webpage (mcfc.co.uk) that he is “delighted that Adam has chosen to come here. He is a very good player with fantastic potential, and as a club we are always keen to sign British talent.”

The former player of Boro said that there are many reasons for the move, but the main reasons is that he wants to be a better than ever. “I’m glad to be signed and ready to go. There are a lot of reasons for the move. City are a club going places and they are doing very well. I wanted to come and try to better myself instead of staying in my comfort zone at Middlesbrough. I want to be the best player I can possibly be and I think that is going to be the case coming to City and playing with world-class players. When a big club comes in for you life’s too short to turn down an opportunity like this. I was wanting it to happen quite badly and I’m dying to get started now”, said the player.

Arshavin thinks Arsenal have still chances for the title

Andrei Arshavin

Arsenal’s winger Andrei Arshavin said on his personal webpage (www.arshavin.eu) that there are still chances that his team to clinch the English Premier League trophy at the end of the championship, even if the london club have lost yesterday against Manchester United with 1-3 on Emirates Stadium.

The Russian player thinks that Arsenal will challenge for the title if they will be Chelsea and Liverpool: “It is getting even harder to believe that we can win first place after such defeats. I divide the games with Aston Villa, Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool into two parts – the first part has been held, there are still two more games, I hope we will conduct them better.”

Guus Hiddink, the new manager of Chelsea!

Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink has revealed that he would take up the Chelsea team as early as next week until the end of the season. Information confirmed by the Blues. The arrival of Russian breeder follows the dismissal of Felipe Scolari on Monday.

It’s now official and confirmed by the Chelsea website: Guus Hiddink was appointed new coach of the Blues. He thus succeeds Felipe Scolari, fired last Monday. “In the coming days, I will go to London. J” hopes to be on the ground next week. I will have to prepare a team in a week but Chelsa has very good players, who are in shape physically, so my work will be facilitated, “said the technician batave Reuters.” I want to help a friend. Abramovich has done so much for football trickery and I want to return the favor. Then there are two options: Either it goes wrong during the few months where I would be there and it stops there … either it goes well and we’ll see. But I do not think a long-term, “he said on Dutch radio.

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Chelsea wants Hiddink

Guus Hiddink
Chelsea has started negotiations with Guus Hiddink, the Dutch coach of Russian selection, to convince them to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari. The Brazilian engineer was dismissed Monday because of bad results of Blues, now fourth in Premier League.

In a statement, the Blues have indicated that they obtained from the Russian Federation permission to speak to the Dutch “to become interim coach until the end of the season, while remaining breeder of Russia.” Aged 62 years, Hiddink is a relative of Piet de Visser, counsel for the owner of football club in London, Roman Abramovich. This is also a regular financial support of the Russian Federation. Since the dismissal of Jose Mourinho in September 2007, the Dutchman is regularly cited as a potential coach of Blues.

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Scolari takes the door

Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari was relieved of his duties as coach of Chelsea because of the disappointing results of the Blues, down to fourth place in the Premier League. His assistant, Ray Wilkins, will ensure the interim pending the appointment of a new coach.

Luiz Felipe Scoplari is no longer the coach of Chelsea. Former breeder of Portugal, arrived last summer, is the cost of poor performance of his training in recent weeks. The tie side conceded in Hull this weekend (0-0), following the defeat to Liverpool (2-0), was too palatable to the leaders of the Blues, who have decided to change coach when the club fell to fourth place in the Premier League.

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The new life of Faubert

Julien Faubert
To everyone’s surprise, Julien Faubert left gray from West Ham to join the glitter of Real Madrid. “A fair share of things,” said the former Bordeaux who were to join AS Roma in 2007. But it must now be proven to succeed in Merengue.

C’est la belle histoire du mercato. Mired in West Ham, Julien Faubert was tracked by Newcastle, Rangers, Lyon and Paris. But it’s finally at Real Madrid it will rebound. Himself did not believe it. “At first I thought it was a joke,” admitted during his presentation to the press the old Bordeaux on loan for six months with an option to purchase six million euro. Inducted by Alfredo di Stefano, he discussed the challenge that awaits. “Real Madrid is the best club in the world. It is a great institution with great history. Major French players have changed here,” welcomed the right side and middle, aged 25 years and has a selection in the French team (1 goal).

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Tony Adams left the club

Tony Adams
Tony Adams is leaving his post as coach of Portsmouth. The former Arsenal defender pays the poor performance of his team. Since his arrival, Portsmouth has won four of its 22 matches.

The English coach Tony Adams of Portsmouth and his deputy John Metgod left their respective duties with immediate effect, announced Monday by the club announced on its website. The poor performance of recurring club, currently 16th in the Championship of England and has returned only two points in its last nine Premier League matches, and his defeat at home Saturday against Liverpool (2-3), had Because of the short passage of Tony Adams as manager of the club.

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Manchester does not loose

Manchester United
Manchester United won on the grounds of West Ham (0-1) with a goal of Ryan Giggs at the 25th day of Premier League. The Red Devils take over the lead with two points ahead of Liverpool, who beat Portsmouth (2-3) Saturday.

PREMIER LEAGUE – 25th Day

WEST HAM – MANCHESTER UNITED: 0-1
Goal: Giggs (66th)

Manchester United retained the lead with his victory at West Ham (1-0) Sunday at the end of the 25th day, leaving Liverpool, leading the space of 24 hours, instead of dolphin. Players Alex Ferguson needed with a goal of Ryan Giggs. At the same time, the keeper Edwin Van der Sar continues his series record: he has not received a goal from 13 matches. With a game less, Manchester United has 56 points, two more than Liverpool.

TOTTENHAM – ARSENAL: 0-0

In the derby North London, Arsenal, quickly reduced to 10, won the point of zero on the lawn of Tottenham. The men of Arsène Wenger have been penalized by the exit wound of Emmanuel Adebayor after 34 minutes, followed by the deportation of Emmanuel Eboue in the wake. In the last moments of a balanced game, the Spurs have failed to force the decision, but the Arsenal keeper Almunia won his duel against Luka Modric. Arsenal is at the 5th place, far – 7 points – the Champions League, while Tottenham is 15th, only 2 points above the relegation zone.

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Liverpool opens the door. Arsenal – Liverpool 1-1

Liverpool sad playersAt the 18th day, LIVE on SoccerZip.com, Arsenal and Liverpool have tied (1-1). In numerical superiority for half an hour, the Reds failed to fold the Gunners. Chelsea, which plays Everton on Monday, can take control of the championship if they win. Aston Villa is third. (more…)