Premiership News Thread

[Matt]

Thought this might make a good accompaniment to the betting thread. I'll be posting news stories relating to team news, transfers etc.

Feel free to post any other news on here.

Reds made to work in Kiev battle

Liverpool made it into the group stages of the UEFA Champions League with a slender 3-2 aggregate victory over Maccabi Haifa after a 1-1 draw in Kiev, although they were made to sweat in a nervy ending.

Liverpool were the main aggressors throughout and took the lead early in the second half when Peter Crouch nodded in a Jermaine Pennant cross and the 2005 European Champions looked to be cruising at 3-1 up on aggregate.

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Classy Keane inspires Spurs win

Robbie Keane was in fine form as Tottenham Hotspur picked up their first points of the new Premiership season with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United.

Spurs produced a thoroughly exciting first-half display to produce a cushion that never looked like being closed up by Neil Warnock's side.

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Pardew pays price for changes

West Ham United boss Alan Pardew paid the price for changing a winning formation as Watford fought hard to earn a 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road on Tuesday night.

Both sides made two changes to their teams from their impressive openings to the season at the weekend, but it was Pardew's decision to alter the system which ultimately proved decisive, as Watford picked up their first point of the new campaign.

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Wenger admits Gallas bid

Arsene Wenger has admitted that he has made an offer for Chelsea defender William Gallas.

The accomplished French stopper has made no secret of his desire to quit the champions and incurred the wrath of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for reporting late for a pre-season tour. Gallas has long since complained about being played at left back, which he feels is not his best position as he hankers for a more central role - similar to the one he plays for his country.

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[Ravster]

Too much there to be honest. Should keep it short and simple. Just the main parts I guess.


Will add some bits later.

[Kay B]

Good idea, but like ravster said if things could be shortend down to just telling us the basics more people may wanna read it ya know?..

Good idea for a thread though

[Matt]

I've shortened what I've posted and just provided a link to the rest of the story. Much better!

[Kay B]

NICE! i forgot watford were playing tonight, a 1-1 draw with westham is a good result....one point towards safety imo

[Matt]

One point more than what Charlton are gonna have by tomorrow.

We've got Man Utd :(

[Kay B]

awwwwwwww bless

I reckon watford need between 30-35 points to survive, i reckon it's possible with the way there playing at the moment, theyve suprised alot of teams by just going for it, i mean they have nothing to lose.

[Matt]

Phillips plumps for Baggies

West Bromwich Albion have fended off Sunderland to sign Kevin Phillips from Aston Villa for £700,000.

Phillips had been given permission to speak to the Championship duo and was offered a return to The Stadium of Light by former strike partner Niall Quinn.

But the 33-year-old has opted to stay in the Midlands and has signed a two-year contract at The Hawthorns after passing a medical.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=411592)

Pompy look to snatch Martins

Skysports.com understand that Portsmouth have made a renewed bid to snatch Obafemi Martins from under the noses of Newcastle.

We revealed on Sunday that a €16 million (£10.9 million) deal had been struck between Newcastle and Internazionale for the Nigerian striker.

"I can confirm we have agreed a fee with Inter Milan for Obafemi Martins," chairman Freddy Shepherd told the club's website. "It is now up to the player and the agent to agree terms on offer."

However, it can now be revealed that Pompey have not given up hope of landing Martins and have now made a fresh bid - with an increased offer of personal terms.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=411434)

[Kay B]

Mark Viduka's dramatic late goal gave Middlesbrough a 2-1 win over champions Chelsea, while Manchester United made it two wins out of two and Martin O'Neill secured his first win as Aston Villa manager with victory over Reading.

Not sure if results count as news but im posting todays and yesterdays results here, feel free to discuss

Results
Aston villa 2 - Reading 1
Blackburn 1 - Everton 1
Charlton 0 - Man united 3 (hard luck matt lol)
Fulham 1 - Bolton 1
Man city 0 - Portsmouth 0
Middlesborough 2 - Chealsea 1
Watford 1 - West ham 1
Tothenham 2 - Sheff utd 0

Shock of the week

Middlesborough 2 - Chealsea 1 - Great win for boro 91st minute goal taking the 2-1 win over the reigning champs, i still dont think this will change the fact chelsea will win the league but great for united who beat charlton 3-0 putting them top of the league, also good news for liverpool who now are only two points behind chelsea with a game in hand, like i said nothing is anywhere near decided, but it sure changes things with chelsea losing for once, could boro be jose's bogey team.

[Ravster]

I'm only posting this cuz Solskjaer > all.


Solskjaer: Living the dream

The 33-year-old completed a dream comeback on Wednesday night to seal United's comfortable 3-0 win away at Charlton Athletic.

It was the super-sub's first senior goal for The Reds since September 2003 and has brought some closure to a horrific run of injuries, including three major knee operations.

Solskjaer took the chance to celebrate with United's visiting fans at The Valley, and has paid tribute to the club.

"I have been dreaming about this day and now it has finally arrived, I just feel relief," he explained.

"I waited a long, long time to celebrate with the fans after scoring a goal.

"The prospect of doing it was one of the major things that has motivated me over the past three years.

"Throughout all that time, the fans and the manager have supported me. They have shown patience and the gratitude I feel for that is difficult to put into words.

"Maybe in an ideal world, I would have scored the goal at Old Trafford. But that doesn't really matter. I have a goal on the board now - and that is the important one."

[Kay B]

^ Great player, majorly underated but he's never been able to prove himself because of so many injuries, good to see him back and scoring

[Matt]

Thought I should maybe start updating this thread, kind of forgot about it :P

Boro seal twin transfer coup

Middlesbrough have completed the signings of Jonathan Woodgate and Robert Huth. Woodgate has penned a year-long loan from Spanish giants Real Madrid with an option for a permanent transfer next summer, while Boro have paid Chelsea £6 million for Huth.

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Pompey land Fernandes on loan

Portsmouth have completed the loan signing of young Portugal international Manuel Fernandes with a view to a permanent move.

Harry Redknapp has been tracking the midfielder across the duration of the summer and originally set up a £10 million deal before Fernandes failed a medical at Fratton Park due to a groin injury.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=413178&CPID=8&clid=47&lid=2&title=Pompey+land+Fernandes+on+loan)

Cole undergoing Pompey medical

The 34-year-old emerged as a shock target for Harry Redknapp on Wednesday and is now likely to move to Fratton Park, should he pass the necessary medical tests.

Cole suffered with a serious knee injury last season, but has since returned to fitness, and City boss Stuart Pearce appears to be content to let the former England international leave Eastlands.

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Addicks add Senegal stopper

Charlton Athletic have reinforced their defensive options with the addition of Senegal international Souleymane Diawara from Sochaux.

Skysports.com revealed on Tuesday that The Addicks were closing in on the highly-rated stopper and now Iain Dowie has unveiled his eight signing of the summer who joins for a fee of €5.5 million (£3.7 million).

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[Matt]

The window is an hour from closing, so here's a few more transfer stories:

Reyes and Baptista to swap

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Jose Antonio Reyes on loan with Julio Baptista heading to Arsenal.

Reyes has spent much of the summer hankering after a switch to Real, although capital rivals Atletico recently lodged a bid.

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Hammers complete huge coup

West Ham United have completed the signings of Argentina duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Corinthians for undisclosed fees.

The pair have both agreed permanent switches to Upton Park after the club agreed a fee with the company that own the players' transfer rights, Media Sports Investments.

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Addicks complete Pouso swoop

Charlton Athletic have sealed the loan signing of Uruguay international Omar Pouso.

The 26-year-old will spend the season at The Valley from Penarol, with a view to moving to The Premiership permanently.

Pouso is best remembered for scoring a cracking goal in an international friendly against England at Anfield earlier this year.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=413421&CPID=8&clid=33&lid=&title=Addicks+complete+Pouso+swoop)

Black Cats clinch Yorke deal

Dwight Yorke has become Roy Keane's first signing as Sunderland manager.

The Black Cats have spent much of transfer deadline day in negotiations with the Trinidad & Tobago international.

Sydney FC had accepted a £200,000 offer for the 34-year-old, who has now agreed a two-year contract at The Stadium of Light.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=413446)

[Kay B]

GREAT signing for arsenal in baptista

[Crow]

better signings for West Ham, 2 awesome players....sucks United couldn't get a deal on Hargreaves

[NickSCFC]

Ashley Cole has signed for Chelsea

William Gallas has signed for Arsenal

[Kay B]

I love how every man utd fan is sad they didnt get hargreaves, when 3 months ago they were booing him and saying he was englands shittest player....now they suddenly love him....fickkle fans!

And ashley cole is good signing for chelski, best left back in the world atm imo

[Crow]

ive always liked Hargreaves, since Euro 2004

[Kay B]

^ Your one of a few than....

Next man utd fans are goona love crouchy

[Crow]

Crouch is good, he's in my fantasy football team

[Kay B]

Crouch isnt good....he just gets in the right place at the right time

AJ and Schevchenko are my two strikers for my dream team :)

[Matt]

Hammers in takeover discussions

West Ham are engaged in 'exploratory discussions' over a possible takeover, but the club insist talks are at a very early stage.

Kia Joorabchian, the owner of Media Sport Investment, has long been linked with a possible takeover of the East London club.

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Denilson agrees Arsenal deal

Arsenal are reported to have signed Brazilian teenager Denilson, although there has been no confirmation from The Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League have announced that the 18-year-old has signed for The Gunners, subject to receiving international clearance.

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[Raitei]

Berbatov injured for 10 days

Dimitar berbatov is set to be sidelined for 10 days to a week. The injury was picked up against shefield united but was only discovered in the Bulgarian international match

He will miss the game against manchester united, and possibly Tottenham's UEFA cup match

[Matt]

Agathe offered Villa deal

Aston Villa have offered a deal to former Celtic defender Didier Agathe.

Agathe is a free agent, having parted company from Celtic in January.

He has been working hard to find a club, having had trials all over Europe - numbering Blackburn and Roma among his ports of call.

Rest of story (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=415038&CPID=8&clid=7&lid=3&title=Agathe+offered+Villa+deal)

Reds get stadium go ahead

Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to build their new stadium after the city council rubber-stamped a 999-year lease of Stanley Park.

The Reds are keen to relocate from their current Anfield home to a new state-of-the-art stadium in the nearby Stanley Park area.

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Gallas happy to adapt

William Gallas claims he is ready to fill in at left back for new club Arsenal.

The France international left Chelsea for Arsenal at the end of the transfer window, with the defender citing a desire to play at centre half as the reason behind his exit.

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Insulted Rooney 'Flattens Football Star'

Wayne Rooney has reportedly punched a fellow Premiership footballer for asking if his fiancee wanted a "threesome".

Rooney was on a night out with partner Coleen McLoughlin and some friends at the plush Panacea restaurant in Manchester.

According to reports, Blackburn defender Michael Gray wandered over to talk to them.

The Sun claimed Gray suggested he and Rooney take part in a threesome with Coleen.

It was alleged that Rooney, who was still seated, then punched Gray.

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[Matt]

Zamora strike denies Villa

Aston Villa maintained their unbeaten start to the season with an entertaining 1-1 draw with West Ham United at Upton Park on Sunday afternoon.

Bobby Zamora's fifth goal of the season cancelled out Liam Ridgewell's early opener to give West Ham a share of the spoils.

Much of the hype before the game surrounded new signings Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, but Tevez only made an appearance as a second-half substitute, while Mascherano was left on the bench.

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Bullard not blaming Parker

Injured Fulham star Jimmy Bullard remains upbeat despite suffering a dislocated kneecap in Saturday's win at Newcastle.

Bullard sustained the injury after a sickening collision with Magpies midfielder Scott Parker.

The former Wigan star is expected to be back in action in two months after X-rays showed no break to the bone.

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