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Racism in football - not kicked out just yet
Football is often recognised as the beautiful game across the world, a unique atmosphere only found at football stadia and the virtuoso delight of some the world's superstars gracing the hallowed green turf. Yet as with everything, the sport has an ugly side, which has re-emerged once again.by Hemal on Monday, 22nd June 2009
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Barcelona mulling over move for Villa's Ashley Young
After news that Chelsea are thinking of making a bid for Ashley Young’s service, news from the continent indicates that Barcelona have now registered a tentative interest in the England international.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 19th June 2009
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Fulham looking to muscle in on Arsenal target
Reports from France suggest that Fulham may be making a bid on Bordeaux’s Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh. The striker has been touted for a move to the Arsenal, but it now seems as if Fulham may look to jump their London rivals by making an offer first.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 19th June 2009
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Roma consider Shevchenko to replace Man Utd bound Vucinic?
The Italian press are speculating today that Roma could be lining up Andriy Shevchenko as a replacement for Mirko Vucinic, if, as widely rumoured, Manchester United make a move for their Montenegrin forward.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 19th June 2009
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Fulham and Portsmouth compete with Atletico Madrid for defender
Fulham and Portsmouth have both emerged as rivals to Spanish side Atletico Madrid for the signature of Croat defender Josip Simunic from Hertha Berlin. The international centre-back has declared his intention to quit his current side this summer, alerting a number of Premiership sides to his availability.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 19th June 2009
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Wigan to pip Sunderland for striker?
Reports today indicate that Wigan are set to fend off the competition of several other Premiership clubs in the race to snap up Spanish forward Raul Tamudo from Espanyol. Several other clubs including Sunderland and Portsmouth were believed to be monitoring his availability, but it now seems as if Wigan are favourites for the Spaniard’s signature.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 19th June 2009
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Everton and Villa chase Valencia defender
Everton and Aston Villa are going to go head-to-head in the race to sign Portuguese right-back Miguel from Spanish side Valencia. The cash-strapped Valencians have invited offers for their entire team, and it’s believed the Premiership duo have both earmarked Miguel as a possible target.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 18th June 2009
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No Arsenal offer for Dzeko, yet
Recent rumours linking Arsenal with a move for Wolfsburg’s Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko seem to be a bit far off the mark. The German club insist that despite half of Europe, including The Gunners, being linked with their top striker, they are yet to receive one official bid for the former FK Teplice striker.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 18th June 2009
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Manchester United eye up some striking deals
Reports today have linked Manchester United with various moves for strikers around the game. The latest targets are rumoured to be Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, Porto’s Hulk and AS Roma’s striker Mirko Vucinic. Does a deal for a forward mean that United have given up on Tevez? Aboutaball.co.uk assesses the latest transfer targets...by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 18th June 2009
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Portsmouth's John Utaka attracting interest from France, Campbell also on his way?
Reports from France suggest that Portsmouth winger John Utaka could be returning to Ligue 1 with St Etienne, who are believed to be monitoring his availability. The Nigerian has struggled with injuries this season, and upon his return failed to make much of an impact, so could be available from Fratton Park.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 17th June 2009
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Manchester City's Hamann interesting German club?
Manchester City’s German midfielder Dietmar Hamann could be making a return to his homeland according to reports today. The veteran 36-year-old midfielder has featured only sporadically for City this season, and German second division side 1860 Munich are believed to be eyeing Hamann up for a move back to Germany.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 17th June 2009
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Chelsea face Spurs and Italian competition for Dembele?
It seems that Chelsea aren’t the only club keen on signing young Belgian striker Moussa Demeble from Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar. It would appear that Tottenham have thrown their hat into the ring to sign the young forward, and also Serie A side Genoa have announced their intention to rival the West Londoners.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 16th June 2009
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Arsenal's Sagna on Real Madrid's wish-list?
News from France suggests that Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna could be Real Madrid’s next target. The former Auxerre defender is thought to be one of a number of transfers that Madrid have identified to plug the gap at right back.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 16th June 2009
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West Ham in the market for Mancini?
After news that Gianfranco Zola has snapped up one winger from Serie A in the shape of Luis Jimenez, Gazetto dello Sport in Italy are reporting that Mancini from Inter Milan could also be on his way to Upton Park. The Brazilian winger has been angling for a move away from the San Siro, and may jump at the chance of a move to the Premiership.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 16th June 2009
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A Beautiful Game?
The Semi Final between Barcelona and Chelsea was supposed to be a show featuring the greatest footballers of the modern age; Lampard, Messi, Eto’o and Drogba to mention just a few. Ultimately though, the show was once again ruined by the pantomime villain – cheating.by Joe Whitbread on Friday, 1st May 2009
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Dutch top scorer linked with Arsenal and Liverpool?
Rumours from Holland suggest that the Premiership pair of Liverpool and Arsenal are tracking the availability of one-time Spurs centre-forward Mounir El-Hamdaoui. The 24-year-old has been a sensation this season hitting 22 goals in just 30 Dutch league appearances firing AZ to the top of the table. His outstanding form this season has prompted interest from a number of clubs.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 30th April 2009
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Brazilian hard-man and other defensive targets linked with Tottenham moves?
Harry Redknapp appears to be already planning his summer spending activity at White Hart Lane, with a number of defensively minded players being linked with a move to the London side in the summer. The most creditable interest so far appears to be in Brazilian international defender Miranda, who currently plies his trade at Sao Paulo. Other potential recruits are thought to be Glenn Johnson and Croat full-back Daniel Pranjic.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 30th April 2009
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Rijkaard tipped for AC Milan job - Ancelotti and Kaka to Chelsea?
The Italian press have announced that former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard is being heavily tipped as the new AC Milan coach to replace potential Chelsea management target Carlo Ancelotti at the helm of the San Siro club.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 30th April 2009
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Barcalona 0-0 Chelsea - Report
Chelsea produced a fantastic defensive performance to deny Barcalona scoring for the first time at the Nou Camp this season. Barcalona had a lot of chances and pushed for the goal towards the end of the match but could not break through Chelsea with goalkeeper Cech on terrific form.by Jonathan Stevens on Wednesday, 29th April 2009
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Arsenal salute Pires as the young guns march on
On an emotional night at The Grove Arsenal saluted a former great whose career is drawing to a close whilst the new generation put on an impressive display.A 4-1 aggregate victory over Villarreal now sees Wenger match up with Fergusson in the Champions League Semi Finals.
by James on Thursday, 16th April 2009
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