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Reported that a SGP consortium wants to own an EPL team w players like Mike Owen wearing barcodes in it.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/277 ... -Allardyce

The Special One is not for England... http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=489585&cc=%

Maybe Money No Enough?

Solid pay !

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Fabio Capello's appointment as England manager has been approved by the FA board and the Italian is now set to sign a contract worth an astonishing £6.5million a year

Here is how you should celebrate a goal... http://videos.sapo.pt/Z05w9PwPkbWweUoJ8hFQ

First time see this.

Ohh gross... here is a clear picture how Eduardo's leg was broken in the recent EPL game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqUtqbnCtvc
http://harryhotspur.blogspot.com/2008/0 ... silva.html

Last night's game was classic EPL match.... ended 4-4. End to end thriller. Got this off from another forum.

Hee.. congrats !

Read this! Chelsea manager's interview.

Interview of the year! Bizzare! Must be damn tu lan w the media for all the attacks on him... The Clueless One.

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... 93&cc=4716

Chelsea manager Avram Grant produced a bizarre performance at the post-match press conference following the 1-0 victory over Everton tonight.


Avram Grant: Words of 'wisdom'

The Israeli, who has been under pressure from the media for many weeks, would only asnwer press questions with short responses.

It also follows the Premier League's decision to allow the match to be brought forward to Thursday for live TV coverage, forcing Chelsea to play twice in the space of 72 hours.

What follows is a full transcription from ESPNsoccernet's Richard Jolly...

A deserved win Avram?
Grant said: 'Yes.'

What particularly pleased you about the performance?
'I'm pleased.'

What in particular pleased you?
After an eight second delay: 'I don't know.'

Is it a relief to win here?
'Yes.'

You seem lost for words by the performance. Are you more satisfied with the performance or the victory?
'Both.'

You seem distracted. Do you have a problem?
'No problem.'

Is there an issue?
'No. I'm ok. I have nothing to say.'

Do you have a message for the Chelsea fans?
'You represent the Chelsea fans?'

They must believe you are still in the title race, do you have a message for them?
'No message.'

Does this result mean you are back in it now?
'I don't know.'

How many steps have you climbed to undertake this press conference?
'I don't know.'

You seem less voluble than usual. Is it because of Sky TV moving the game to a Thursday?
'Maybe it's because of you. I don't know. I am ok.'

You are saying that you don't know if you are still in the title race?
'No.' Is it easier to say nothing Avram?
'I don't what to answer. It is a good question. I don't know what to answer.'

Is this because of Sky?
'No. Sky is ok. I enjoy watching them.'

Is it a protest against newspapers?
'No. Why?'

Why else would you come in and refuse to answer our questions?
'I answer every question.'

You are two points behind Manchester United and you don't know if you are still in the title race?
'No.'

Have you told the players that you don't know if you are back in the title race?
'What I tell the players is something else. You want me to tell you what I say to the players?'

We just want you to answer the question really. Are you in the title race?
'I don't know.'

Would you not like to gain some positive publicity for the result rather than this bizarre silence?
'I'm sorry. You can write whatever you want and I can answer what I want.'

Do you feel under pressure to deliver a trophy. Is that the reason for the monosyllabic answers?
'No.'

Are you upset? Do you feel you have been misrepresented?
'Maybe I have said because it is a bad season.'

Did Michael Essien faint?
'He had some problems, but he is ok.'

Michael Ballack?
'Injured.'

What's his problem?
'Ask the doctor.'

He's not here Avram.
'Well call him then.'

Have you ever played the yes/no game Avram?
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Amazing game. Champions League final.

==> Tale of 2 halves.
Manure overwhelmed the 1st but only managed 1-1 at half time.
Chelski took the 2nd half hitting the woodworks I think twice. Manure deflated.

==> Extra time.. an extra hand
Slap on Vidic face gave Drogba the red card. While there were 22 players jostling, arguing and pushing each other on the pitch over a seemingly harmless Tevez kick, suey suey the referee was looking at Drogba when he raised his hand and patted Vidic on the cheek.

Shocking decision at that moment as the referee was walking around trying to prevent a "dog fight" for almost a minute before pulling the red card. But when the replay was showed.. it seems the right decision. No controversy about it.. just plain unlucky to Chelski the ref saw that.

==> Exactly 50 years since the Munich air crash tragedy.

==> Missed Penalty by Terry .. strange enough was more due to a slip, just when he about the hit the ball. Despite the goalie going the wrong way, Terry's ball went off target. Major turning point here. Had he scored, Chelski would have won the shoot out after Ronaldo missed his earlier spot kick.

==> This is the first penalty shoot out Ferguson has won as a manager! Amazing!

==> This is a game neither team deserved to lose. End of it... luck decided it for them.

New season lai liao.. while Manure headache over Ronaldo and Berbatov, ManCity now headache over their "wanted man" owner. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... nd&cc=4716

Most interesting last day of transfers.

2 most impt moves...

- Berbatov finally moves to Manure at Spurs' terms, tx to the last minute bid by Mancity I guess.

- Robinho shockingly move sto Mancity... must be the lure of money I guess.

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Croatia 1 England 4

Quite an enjoyable game for neutrals (more if you an England fan). The Croat's left back + goalkeeper are unbelievably poor. Not to take the credit from England, they played real well. C controlled well in the early stages but fizzled out once the 1st goal was scored after a defensive mix up + goalkeeping inadequacy by C. Walcott finishing was superb in his hattrick... no fluke. The way he scored, reminds me of Thiery Henry.

Simply amazing. And look at his potential wages... if I am Kaka, I will surely accept!

Man City make £107 million bid for Kaka
By Soccernet staff

January 15, 2009

Manchester City have stepped up their attempt to sign former World Player of the Year Kaka by lodging an official bid with AC Milan, the Serie A club's television channel has revealed.

Sources in Italy claim that the bid from City is €120 million - which works out as a mammoth £107 million. Reports are also claiming City will pay Kaka's representatives, including his father, a total of £31 million to push the deal through.

And Associated Press are reporting Milan have given City permission to talk to the midfielder.

"It's a delicate moment," said AC Milan TV presenter Mauro Suma. "There is an offer for Kaka which is being considered by Milan - considered does not mean decided or accepted.

"We are not faced with a decision or a done deal. There are still days and hours ahead."

The Italian giants are currently considering the offer which was made after a delegation from Eastlands travelled to the San Siro earlier this week to discuss a possible deal.

Milan know they could rebuild much of their ageing squad with such a huge transfer fee.

Even if City are successful and are allowed to discuss terms with the Brazilian it is far from certain he will choose to move to a club which has little chance of European football next season.

Kaka would have to buy in to the long-term project of turning City from one of English football's also-rans into a true force both in the Premier League and across the continent.

If City can persuade the 26-year-old to move to Manchester it will be a huge coup, though the reported wage bill of up to £500,000-a-week will soften the blow of joining a club which is struggling in their domestic league.

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Think AC Milan and Kaka cannot stop laughing man!

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 128AAjO9Ik