Category: News
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Ferdinand joins Reading on two-year deal
Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is set to play in football’s second tier as he signs for Reading on a free transfer. The 29-year-old controversial younger bother of ex-Manchester United star Rio, has spent a season playing in Turkey following his release from Harry Redknapp’s QPR in 2013. Having experienced some rocky…
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Baggies captain speaks out on new deal
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt says he hopes to build on the past as he puts pen-to-paper on new three-year-contract. The Baggies midfielder, who has been club captain since 2010, completed the deal yesterday and hopes to keep West Brom in the Premier League. “Obviously we’ve had some really good times and we’ve also…
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Ex-United midfielder: Van Gaal has Ferguson ‘aura’
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has dubbed Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal the perfect fit for legendary Sir Alex Ferguson’s enormous boots at Old Trafford. The ex-player, who is now coaching the United reserve team, described the Dutchman as having a similar ‘aura’ to Ferguson and said when he walks into the…
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Zenit preparing bid for Manchester City midfielder
Zenit St Petersburg are preparing a £12 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia, according to the Daily Mail. The 27-year-old is set to open-talks with the Russian’s club manager Andre Villas Boas and City are happy to sell the midfielder. The Manchester club are looking to trim their squad meet UEFA requirements that…
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Janmaat’s vote of confidence over fitness
Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat has spoken out on his upcoming debut for the Magpies, insisting there should be no concerns over his fitness despite his lack of training. The 25-year-old Dutchman signed to Newcastle three weeks ago from Erdivisie side Feyenoord. With the start of the new football season just a fortnight away, the…
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BLOG: Players to be axed by Louis Van Gaal
It has been a good start to the era of Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. After great success in the pre-season, the Dutchman is ready to offload players that have not done enough to impress him. The following are players considered likely candidates to be offloaded by Van Gaal: 1. Anderson The midfielder, who…
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Liverpool to make Coutinho an offer he can’t refuse
Liverpool are hoping their prized playmaker Philippe Coutinho will sign a new contract in advance of the new season, with boss Brendan Rodgers urging the Brazilian to commit to the Reds for ‘a period of time.’ Liverpool coach Rodgers cannot stop singing the praises of his 22-year-old winger. Only a fortnight he had dubbed…
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Mourinho dubs Fabregas the ‘missing link’
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho revealed he has long-since admired new arrival Cesc Fabregas and considers the Spanish playmaker ‘the missing piece of the engine.’ The Blues chief was successful in his quest to sign the 27-year-old and brought Fabregas to Stamford Bridge last month, which appeared to answer all of Mourinho’s midfield prayers. With…
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Mourinho: Courtois return ‘logical’
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho described the return of loanee goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as ‘logical’ and said he has no qualms whatsoever in leaving him or Stamford Bridge’s long-serving stalwart Petr Cech on the bench. The Chelsea boss is spoilt for choice for quality stoppers this coming season. It is no secret he prefers at…
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Wenger: Arsenal youngster is “very important”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tipped Gunners U19 wonderkid Gedion Zelalem to be a future star for the seniors and has said it could be a matter of months before he gives the 17-year-old his proper taste of life as a first team player. German-born Zelalem, who plays as a creative midfielder, is one to…
