England's top-flight clubs have been granted a conditional extension to the transfer window deadline, the Premier League said in a statement on Monday.
Three hours before the 1700 GMT deadline the Premier League said that in view of extreme weather conditions disrupting travel, the board would grant extensions to clubs sending an email confirming "that a deal has been agreed in principle".
Heavy snowfall in Britain brought travel almost to a standstill and severe disruption to flights in and out of London, where Liverpool striker Robbie Keane had been expected to complete a transfer back to Tottenham Hotspur.
"Clubs have informed us of the difficulties they are having in getting deals concluded," Premier League general secretary Mike Foster told the body's website.
"We are currently trying to gauge the level of activity and how many deals are in the pipeline."
The statement said: "The Premier League has announced that it will grant applications from clubs to complete transactions after the 5.00pm deadline...
"The Board will take a decision on a case by case basis as to when the registration documents have to be submitted after taking into consideration weather conditions and ability to travel."
The statement was issued after the Premier League discussed the matter with the Football Association and world governing body FIFA.
Another potential last-minute deal was Russia playmaker Andrei Arshavin's transfer from Zenit St Petersburg to Arsenal.
Sky Sports News showed pictures of Arshavin at a snow-bound hotel north of London after reporting he had flown in by private jet to avoid possible flight cancellations caused by the heaviest snow in southern England for almost 20 years.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=615410&sec=transfers&cc=3888
Monday, February 2, 2009
Nakamura under Verbeek’s microscope
TOKYO: Australia coach Pim Verbeek said he was keeping a close eye on Japan and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura ahead of the Socceroos' crunch 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Blue Samurai, a daily said Sunday.
"I am using DVDs to study Nakamura," Verbeek was quoted as saying in an interview with Japan's Sports Nippon ahead of the qualifier in Yokohama on February 11.
"Japan have many good players. But we consider Nakamura as the most dangerous of them," the Dutchman added in an interview that was published in a Japanese translation.
Verbeek said he had also obtained information on the left-footed midfielder from "a player who knows him very well," -- a reference, the paper said, to Celtic's Australian striker Scott McDonald.
Australia are unbeaten after three qualifiers and lead Japan by two points in Group A.
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has called up Nakamura and four other Europe-based players for the Australia game, following a humiliating 1-0 away defeat to lower-ranked Bahrain in a qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 on Wednesday.
Japan did not call up key overseas-based players for the match and the loss has put Okada under pressure again.
Verbeek said he regretted that Europe-based players, who make up the majority of his squad, could not join the team until a day or two before the match because of their club commitments.
"I must check their condition first. Their training will be light," he said. "I will be happy if we can come home with victory."
Australia beat Japan 3-1 at the group stage in the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. But the Blue Samurai avenged the loss when they beat the Socceroos on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the AFC Asian Cup 2007 quarter-finals in Hanoi.
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168525984.html
"I am using DVDs to study Nakamura," Verbeek was quoted as saying in an interview with Japan's Sports Nippon ahead of the qualifier in Yokohama on February 11.
"Japan have many good players. But we consider Nakamura as the most dangerous of them," the Dutchman added in an interview that was published in a Japanese translation.
Verbeek said he had also obtained information on the left-footed midfielder from "a player who knows him very well," -- a reference, the paper said, to Celtic's Australian striker Scott McDonald.
Australia are unbeaten after three qualifiers and lead Japan by two points in Group A.
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has called up Nakamura and four other Europe-based players for the Australia game, following a humiliating 1-0 away defeat to lower-ranked Bahrain in a qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 on Wednesday.
Japan did not call up key overseas-based players for the match and the loss has put Okada under pressure again.
Verbeek said he regretted that Europe-based players, who make up the majority of his squad, could not join the team until a day or two before the match because of their club commitments.
"I must check their condition first. Their training will be light," he said. "I will be happy if we can come home with victory."
Australia beat Japan 3-1 at the group stage in the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. But the Blue Samurai avenged the loss when they beat the Socceroos on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the AFC Asian Cup 2007 quarter-finals in Hanoi.
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168525984.html
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea !! THIS IS ANFIELD
84' Liverpool 2 - 0 Chelsea
Kuyt and Pennent scored ..... 3rd rank in premier league.
!!!!!!
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Last match:
Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
Drogba ('42)
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Kuyt and Pennent scored ..... 3rd rank in premier league.
!!!!!!
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Last match:
Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
Drogba ('42)
Capped of stream (SuperSport 3)
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
Saturday Nights Result
January 13, 2007
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MICHAEL CARRICK grabbed his first United goal as Alex Ferguson's Premiership leaders beat Villa for the third time in three weeks.
Ji-Sung Park's low drive and a header from new player-of-the-month Cristiano Ronaldo - his 13th goal of the season - also netted for the dominant hosts inside the first 35 minutes.
Gabriel Agbonlahor's close-range reply was nothing more than a flattering consolation.
Midfielder Carrick, an £18million buy from Tottenham, was certainly not fazed by an Old Trafford record crowd of 76,073.
But Villa, now winless for 12 games, made it easy for them with some shocking defending.
United ran the show from the off - and Henrik Larsson almost made the breakthrough in the fourth minute after being set up by Gary Neville.
The on-loan striker peeled away from his marker to power in a header that was superbly tipped away by Thomas Sorensen.
And Fergies's side took the lead seven minutes later after Gary Cahill's miskick six yards out.
Park was first to react and found the corner with his effort for his first goal of the season.
United made in 2-0 two minutes later when Carrick took a ball from Park in his stride and sent in a half-volley that went under Sorensen's body.
There was a scare for United when Agbonlahor sprung the offside trap.
He homed in on goal but Edwin van der Sar stood tall to make a good block and keep United's two-goal advantage.
United went 3-0 ahead in the 34th minute after Park won possession off Gavin McCann.
The Korea midfielder found Carrick and his cross was headed home at the far post for Ronaldo to score his 13th goal of the season.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill was left shaking his head in disbelief at a series of errors.
United were controlling the midfield and Paul Scholes released Carrick in the 43rd minute but he lofted his effort high over the bar.
A minute later Wayne Rooney should have extended their lead after good work by Ronaldo.
The England striker turned quickly on the edge of the area only to drag his effort wide of the post.
Villa reduced the deficit after 51 minutes when Agbonlahor scored from close range after a good run and cross from Milan Baros.
Rooney was putting in a hard shift with little reward and came close to finding the target after 63 minutes.
He carved out an opening for himself but Sorensen was equal to his effort from an acute angle.
United threw on an additional striker a minute later with Louis Saha replacing goalscorer Park.
The Frenchman has made a swift recovery from the groin injury he suffered only 12 days ago at Newcastle.
Saha was quickly into action and saw his goal-bound effort blocked on the line by Cahill as United stepped up the pressure.
Larsson came close to scoring in the 72nd minute when he got away from Liam Ridgewell on the edge of the area.
He rattled in a shot but Sorensen got down quickly to turn his effort away at the post.
A minute later Rooney was out of luck his curler from 20 yards coming back off the bar.
Larsson came off in the 79th minute and was replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored a late winner in the cup victory last weekend.
While United failed to add to their first-half tally the victory keeps Chelsea at arm's length.
The England striker turned quickly on the edge of the area only to drag his effort wide of the post.
Villa reduced the deficit after 51 minutes when Agbonlahor scored from close range after a good run and cross from Milan Baros.
Rooney was putting in a hard shift with little reward and came close to finding the target after 63 minutes.
He carved out an opening for himself but Sorensen was equal to his effort from an acute angle.
United threw on an additional striker a minute later with Louis Saha replacing goalscorer Park.
The Frenchman has made a swift recovery from the groin injury he suffered only 12 days ago at Newcastle.
Saha was quickly into action and saw his goal-bound effort blocked on the line by Cahill as United stepped up the pressure.
Larsson came close to scoring in the 72nd minute when he got away from Liam Ridgewell on the edge of the area.
He rattled in a shot but Sorensen got down quickly to turn his effort away at the post.
A minute later Rooney was out of luck his curler from 20 yards coming back off the bar.
Larsson came off in the 79th minute and was replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored a late winner in the cup victory last weekend.
While United failed to add to their first-half tally the victory keeps Chelsea at arm's length.
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Mourinho At Odds With Blues Board
Mourinho At Odds With Blues Board
Mourinho was hopeful of adding to his squad in januaryChelsea manager Jose Mourinho's has accused the Stamford Bridge board of refusing to back him in the January transfer window.
Reports have already suggested Mourinho could leave in the summer after a fall-out with owner Roman Abramovich.
And Mourinho said: "I've identified the players that I want but they will not come. It's club reasons and I don't have to tell you why.
"I have asked for players and it's not my choice that no-one is coming.
" Mourinho was thought to be keen to bring in a defender and a forward during the transfer window.
But the outspoken boss says if he is unable to bring in any new faces then he will not allow any of his squad to depart.
He added: "The information I have is that nobody is coming and if that's the case then nobody is leaving. "It's not my club - I'm just the manager.
"I expect my squad to be the same at the end of the market as it was at the start.
" Mourinho refused to discuss his Stamford Bridge future, only saying: "My position is not important. Chelsea is what is important, not me."
Meanwhile, the Blues have suffered a blow with the news captain John Terry's return to action has been delayed by a sore calf.
The defender was expected to make his return from back surgery against Wigan at the weekend but Mourinho confirmed he will not feature.
The boss said: "John had surgery, he is recovering from that, but he is not ready yet.
"We have a lot of problems, because Ashley Cole and Claude Makelele face suspensions, and I do not see Terry back.
"There is no timescale on John.
The only thing I know for sure is that he will not play against Wigan on Saturday.
"I am not a doctor. John is not fit to train with the group.
He is not in my collective sessions yet, so he is out for the weekend."
Source: BBC Sport
Mourinho was hopeful of adding to his squad in januaryChelsea manager Jose Mourinho's has accused the Stamford Bridge board of refusing to back him in the January transfer window.
Reports have already suggested Mourinho could leave in the summer after a fall-out with owner Roman Abramovich.
And Mourinho said: "I've identified the players that I want but they will not come. It's club reasons and I don't have to tell you why.
"I have asked for players and it's not my choice that no-one is coming.
" Mourinho was thought to be keen to bring in a defender and a forward during the transfer window.
But the outspoken boss says if he is unable to bring in any new faces then he will not allow any of his squad to depart.
He added: "The information I have is that nobody is coming and if that's the case then nobody is leaving. "It's not my club - I'm just the manager.
"I expect my squad to be the same at the end of the market as it was at the start.
" Mourinho refused to discuss his Stamford Bridge future, only saying: "My position is not important. Chelsea is what is important, not me."
Meanwhile, the Blues have suffered a blow with the news captain John Terry's return to action has been delayed by a sore calf.
The defender was expected to make his return from back surgery against Wigan at the weekend but Mourinho confirmed he will not feature.
The boss said: "John had surgery, he is recovering from that, but he is not ready yet.
"We have a lot of problems, because Ashley Cole and Claude Makelele face suspensions, and I do not see Terry back.
"There is no timescale on John.
The only thing I know for sure is that he will not play against Wigan on Saturday.
"I am not a doctor. John is not fit to train with the group.
He is not in my collective sessions yet, so he is out for the weekend."
Source: BBC Sport
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Double !!! Anfield Shock
Arsenal can knock Liverpool out of another cup competition
Julio Baptista notched four as Arsenal routed Liverpool to seal a Carling Cup semi-final clash with rivals Tottenham.
Liverpool: Dudek, Peltier, Hyypia, Paletta, Warnock (Alonso 58), Guthrie, Gerrard, Aurelio, Gonzalez (Luis Garcia 11), Fowler, Bellamy, Luis Garcia (Carragher 75).Subs Not Used: Reina, Crouch.
Goals: Fowler 33, Gerrard 68, Hyypia 80.
Arsenal: Almunia, Hoyte, Toure, Djourou, Traore (Connolly 88), Walcott (Diaby 74), Fabregas, Song Billong, Denilson, Julio Baptista, Aliadiere.Subs Not Used: Poom, Lansbury, Randall.
Booked: Song Billong.
Goals: Aliadiere 27, Julio Baptista 40, Song Billong 45, Julio Baptista 45, 60, 84.
Att: 42,614
Ref: M Atkinson (W Yorkshire).
Aliadiere 0-1 YOUTUBE
Fowler 1-1 YOUTUBE
Baptista 1-2 YOUTUBE
Song 1-3 YOUTUBE
Baptista 1-4
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Gerrard 2-5 YOUTUBE
Hyypia 5-3 YOUTUBE
BAPTISTA 3-6 YOUTUBE
Julio Baptista notched four as Arsenal routed Liverpool to seal a Carling Cup semi-final clash with rivals Tottenham.
Liverpool: Dudek, Peltier, Hyypia, Paletta, Warnock (Alonso 58), Guthrie, Gerrard, Aurelio, Gonzalez (Luis Garcia 11), Fowler, Bellamy, Luis Garcia (Carragher 75).Subs Not Used: Reina, Crouch.
Goals: Fowler 33, Gerrard 68, Hyypia 80.
Arsenal: Almunia, Hoyte, Toure, Djourou, Traore (Connolly 88), Walcott (Diaby 74), Fabregas, Song Billong, Denilson, Julio Baptista, Aliadiere.Subs Not Used: Poom, Lansbury, Randall.
Booked: Song Billong.
Goals: Aliadiere 27, Julio Baptista 40, Song Billong 45, Julio Baptista 45, 60, 84.
Att: 42,614
Ref: M Atkinson (W Yorkshire).
Aliadiere 0-1 YOUTUBE
Fowler 1-1 YOUTUBE
Baptista 1-2 YOUTUBE
Song 1-3 YOUTUBE
Baptista 1-4
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Sunday, January 7, 2007
OLE Hero !! + FA CUP & Spain Clips
HENRIK LARSSON'S debut goal and keeper Gabor Kiraly's stoppage-time blunder put below-par United in the fourth round.
Substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his 20-yarder squirm through Kiraly's dive - ruining Villa's afternoon of hard grafting and solid defending.
The visitors' own striking replacement, Milan Baros, seemed to have earned a replay with an equaliser that summed up the transformation he made.
But United just about deserved to go through, mainly for their large share of possession.
Larsson was quickly in the action and delivered a good ball into the area after two minutes that was headed clear by Liam Ridgewell.
United pushed forward and Ji-Sung Park's shot was deflected to safety three minutes later following a flowing move involving Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.
Larsson then knocked the ball back to Rooney 25 yards out in the 12th minute, only for his effort to clear the bar.
Larsson was certainly looking sharp at this stage and sent a header into the arms of goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly in the 14th minute.
He came close after Cristiano Ronaldo's effort had been cleared high into the air.
A minute later and Larsson turned quickly after being released by Rooney only for Kiraly to make the save.
Rooney should have made the breakthrough in the 21st minute but sent a weak effort into Kiraly's arms after being set up by Larsson.
Kiraly then came to Villa's rescue after 30 minutes when he did well to get a hand to Rooney's effort following some trickery from Cristiano Ronaldo.
The England striker then delayed his shot a minute later after Larsson made the opening, allowing Wilfred Bouma to make a timely challenge.
Villa were again forced on the back foot in the 37th minute and Larsson looked certain to score.
While he got a sweet enough touch on the ball, Kiraly stuck out a leg and made the clearance.
United were on a roll at this stage and Larsson peeled away from his marker in stoppage time but could not get enough power on his header.
United started the second half brightly and Brown should have at least tested Kiraly in the 47th minute.
The central defender got on the end of a cross from Rooney but headed over the top from inside the six-yard box.
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Villa retaliated immediately, however, and Juan Pablo Angel found space inside the area, only to stray into an offside position.
Ronaldo then raced forward after being released by Giggs in the 52nd minute but pulled his 20-yard effort wide of the target.
Larsson marked his debut and announced his arrival at Old Trafford by making the breakthrough in the 55th minute.
He showed good composure after being picked out by Rooney in the area to rattle a shot beyond Kiraly.
It could have been worse for Villa three minutes later had a delightful free-kick from Giggs not come back off the bar.
Hughes then headed clear a goal-bound chip from Giggs and Ronaldo found the side-netting from an acute angle.
Villa almost drew level in the 67th minute but Gary Cahill headed wide following a corner from Gavin McCann.
Then two minutes later Osbourne got clear only for Kuszczak to make a crucial block.
Villa drew level in the 74th minute through substitute Milan Baros and the goal stunned United's supporters.
The Czech Republic striker took advantage of some slack marking to score from close range.
Larsson was rightly given a rousing reception in the 78th minute when he was replaced by Solskjaer.
Rooney almost regained the lead for United in the 85th minute only to drag his effort wide.
But then up stepped Solskjaer to score the winner for United in stoppage time after a mistake by Kiraly, who allowed the Norwegian's shot to squirm under his body.
See Clips :
13' Plenty of Villa playes in the ManU box, but no end result.Zshare
14' ManU break from own half ends with Larsson header and Park fails to follow up. Zshare
21' Rooney chance, good play by Larsson Zshare
24' Barry freekickZshare
29' Rooney chance/Kiraly save Zshare
36' Rooney chance, Bouma great tackle/37' Larsson chance save by KiralyZshare
45' Larsson header.Zshare
Larsson half-time analysis. Zshare
46' Brown HeaderZshare
GOAL: 55' - 1-0 Larrsson Zshare--///--Youtube
More replays and celebration of the above goal Zshare
58' Giggs freekick, hits crossbar Zshare
61' Rooney's shot is blocked and Larsson showboats with the loose ball. Zshare
67' Cahill close with headerZshare--///--YouTube
GOAL: 73' - 1-1 Baros Zshare--///--Youtube
76' Giggs nutmegs Osbourne and Larsson attempts an overhead. Zshare
GOAL: 90+1' - 2-1 Solskjaer Zshare--///--Youtube
Liverpool v Arsenal
Rosicky 1-0Filesfly Download
Rosicky 2-0Filesfly Download
Kuyt 2-1Filesfly Download
Henry 3-1Filesfly Download
Deportivo La Coruna Vs. Real Madrid
[1 - 0] J. Capdevila
[2 - 0] C. Hidalgo
Zaragoza - Sevilla
[1 - 0] C. Diogo
[2 - 0] D. Milito
[2 - 1] L. Fabiano
Getafe Vs. Barcelona
[1 - 0] D. Guiza
[1 - 1] Xavi
Substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his 20-yarder squirm through Kiraly's dive - ruining Villa's afternoon of hard grafting and solid defending.
The visitors' own striking replacement, Milan Baros, seemed to have earned a replay with an equaliser that summed up the transformation he made.
But United just about deserved to go through, mainly for their large share of possession.
Larsson was quickly in the action and delivered a good ball into the area after two minutes that was headed clear by Liam Ridgewell.
United pushed forward and Ji-Sung Park's shot was deflected to safety three minutes later following a flowing move involving Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.
Larsson then knocked the ball back to Rooney 25 yards out in the 12th minute, only for his effort to clear the bar.
Larsson was certainly looking sharp at this stage and sent a header into the arms of goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly in the 14th minute.
He came close after Cristiano Ronaldo's effort had been cleared high into the air.
A minute later and Larsson turned quickly after being released by Rooney only for Kiraly to make the save.
Rooney should have made the breakthrough in the 21st minute but sent a weak effort into Kiraly's arms after being set up by Larsson.
Kiraly then came to Villa's rescue after 30 minutes when he did well to get a hand to Rooney's effort following some trickery from Cristiano Ronaldo.
The England striker then delayed his shot a minute later after Larsson made the opening, allowing Wilfred Bouma to make a timely challenge.
Villa were again forced on the back foot in the 37th minute and Larsson looked certain to score.
While he got a sweet enough touch on the ball, Kiraly stuck out a leg and made the clearance.
United were on a roll at this stage and Larsson peeled away from his marker in stoppage time but could not get enough power on his header.
United started the second half brightly and Brown should have at least tested Kiraly in the 47th minute.
The central defender got on the end of a cross from Rooney but headed over the top from inside the six-yard box.
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Villa retaliated immediately, however, and Juan Pablo Angel found space inside the area, only to stray into an offside position.
Ronaldo then raced forward after being released by Giggs in the 52nd minute but pulled his 20-yard effort wide of the target.
Larsson marked his debut and announced his arrival at Old Trafford by making the breakthrough in the 55th minute.
He showed good composure after being picked out by Rooney in the area to rattle a shot beyond Kiraly.
It could have been worse for Villa three minutes later had a delightful free-kick from Giggs not come back off the bar.
Hughes then headed clear a goal-bound chip from Giggs and Ronaldo found the side-netting from an acute angle.
Villa almost drew level in the 67th minute but Gary Cahill headed wide following a corner from Gavin McCann.
Then two minutes later Osbourne got clear only for Kuszczak to make a crucial block.
Villa drew level in the 74th minute through substitute Milan Baros and the goal stunned United's supporters.
The Czech Republic striker took advantage of some slack marking to score from close range.
Larsson was rightly given a rousing reception in the 78th minute when he was replaced by Solskjaer.
Rooney almost regained the lead for United in the 85th minute only to drag his effort wide.
But then up stepped Solskjaer to score the winner for United in stoppage time after a mistake by Kiraly, who allowed the Norwegian's shot to squirm under his body.
See Clips :
13' Plenty of Villa playes in the ManU box, but no end result.Zshare
14' ManU break from own half ends with Larsson header and Park fails to follow up. Zshare
21' Rooney chance, good play by Larsson Zshare
24' Barry freekickZshare
29' Rooney chance/Kiraly save Zshare
36' Rooney chance, Bouma great tackle/37' Larsson chance save by KiralyZshare
45' Larsson header.Zshare
Larsson half-time analysis. Zshare
46' Brown HeaderZshare
GOAL: 55' - 1-0 Larrsson Zshare--///--Youtube
More replays and celebration of the above goal Zshare
58' Giggs freekick, hits crossbar Zshare
61' Rooney's shot is blocked and Larsson showboats with the loose ball. Zshare
67' Cahill close with headerZshare--///--YouTube
GOAL: 73' - 1-1 Baros Zshare--///--Youtube
76' Giggs nutmegs Osbourne and Larsson attempts an overhead. Zshare
GOAL: 90+1' - 2-1 Solskjaer Zshare--///--Youtube
Liverpool v Arsenal
Rosicky 1-0Filesfly Download
Rosicky 2-0Filesfly Download
Kuyt 2-1Filesfly Download
Henry 3-1Filesfly Download
Deportivo La Coruna Vs. Real Madrid
[1 - 0] J. Capdevila
[2 - 0] C. Hidalgo
Zaragoza - Sevilla
[1 - 0] C. Diogo
[2 - 0] D. Milito
[2 - 1] L. Fabiano
Getafe Vs. Barcelona
[1 - 0] D. Guiza
[1 - 1] Xavi
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