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The MK Dons merry-go-round
Roberto Di Matteo was unveiled as the new West Bromwich Albion manager yesterday. The likable Italian had barely been in charge of MK Dons for a year but like Paul Ince and Martin Allen before him, he moved on to a bigger club. Why has this happened again to a club most certainly on the up?by Patrick Day on Thursday, 2nd July 2009
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England U-21 reach Euro final!
Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 side finally made the European Championships final after beating Sweden on penalties in Gothenberg. They flew into a first half three goal lead only to be held back by a second half comeback from host Sweden, before a penalty shootout decided the tie. Yes you read it right, England won a match on penalties!by Paul Harper on Friday, 26th June 2009
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Everton facing a fight to hang onto Pienaar?
There have been several clubs recently linked with moves for various Everton stars such as Joleon Lescott and Mikael Arteta, all of whom have been politely and firmly rebuffed by David Moyes, so far. And rightly so if -Everton ever want to close the gap to the big-four they will need to keep hold of their stars. But one player who has never generated much rival interest is Steven Pienaar. His excellent Confederations Cup tournament for South Africa may change all of that.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 26th June 2009
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Ryan Babel: a Liverpool failure not of his own making
After arriving at Anfield two summers ago from Dutch club Ajax for a hefty £11.5 million, Liverpool fans had high hopes regarding their new acquisition, and Babel was presented to the media on the same day as Fernando Torres. How their two fortunes have contrasted at the club. With Babel tipped to be heading for the Anfield exit, Aboutaball.co.uk assesses his impact at Liverpool and suggests that his failure to shine isn’t entirely down to him.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 25th June 2009
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What is more important in the Premiership...Money...or Management?
After Newcastle United's relegation on the final day of the season, it would have got a lot of people thinking, what is the point of all that money if it's going to be wasted? Wigan, Fulham, and Stoke, have all done brilliantly without a massive bank account, so why have they all done so well? The answer: The manager.by Richard Marsh on Wednesday, 24th June 2009
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Knight heading to Molineux?
The Premier League new boys Wolves, have been linked with a move for central defender, Zat Knight. The Aston Villa centre-back could go to midland neighbours Wolves for around £2.5 million. Villa chief Martin O’Neill is willing to let the Solihull born defender go as he believes Knight isn’t the man to replace the retired Dane, Martin Laursen.by Patrick Day on Wednesday, 24th June 2009
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Why Wenger must gradually grind in some substance to Arsenal...
Arsene Wenger is an academic, a well read, fine linguist who is one of the most cultured individuals to ever grace the English game.So it would come as no surprise to hear that he has read Charles Dickens' classic 'Hard Times'
If he has, again, it would not be a shock if Wenger did not warm to the character of Mr Thomas Gradgrind.
by Paul Gorst on Monday, 22nd June 2009
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The Infinite Bank of Real Madrid
It is always a neutral fan’s dream to see one team pay ludicrous amounts of money for a dressing room full of superstars and then proceed to come so close, yet so far to winning anything. It is sods law that a team of the worlds best does not guarantee auto victory, yet the divine powers at Real Madrid seem to think otherwise with their 160 million pound total for the services of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo.by igor kharin on Saturday, 20th June 2009
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Managerial merry-go-round.
The summer season sees Football limited to the odd World cup qualifier, a World cup warm up in South Africa (Confederation Cup) and the Under 21’s European Championship. However there is plenty of backroom hokie-cokie to amuse, entertain and bewilder. Here I will summarize this summers managerial movers and shakers as clubs up and down the country maintain the kind of revolving door policy that makes Cabinet Ministers look like a stable occupation.by David Eastwood on Friday, 19th 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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Wigan and Burnley lining up Celtic raid
Media reports in Scotland have linked the Premiership pair of Wigan and Burnley with a move for Celtic captain Gary Caldwell. The Scottish centre-back could be available for a cut-price fee, as he has just under 12 months left on his contract.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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Campbell and Milner inspire England U-21 to Spanish victory
Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 side gained a valuable win against Spain in their quest for glory at the European Championships in Sweden. Second half goals from Manchester United's Frazier Campbell and Aston Villa's James Milner gave the Young Lions a 2-0 victory, and guarentees their participation in the semi finals of the competition.by Paul Harper on Thursday, 18th 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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