So there hasnt been much posting for the last month. Fuck I've been pretty busy and very fucking lazy. So here we go as I try to cram in as much news as I can:
1. Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell has revealed his desire to finish his career in the United States, with New York his preferred destination.
The 29 year old told the press in Australia where he is on international duty: "Playing there (in the USA) is certainly something I'd consider. Not now, but further down the line. You never know. I do love the place."
Kewell who was married in Las Vegas and takes frequent holidays in America made it plain that he would be more than happy to finish his career in the MLS.
He said: "I love it, I love the place."
The Australian captain, who joined Liverpool from Leeds United in 2003, has made only eight league starts this season as injury, poor form and a host of new arrivals at Anfield curtailed his first team chances.
2. West Ham defender Christian Dailly could be set for a permanent move to Rangers.
The Scottish defender fell down the pecking order at Upton Park last season under boss Alan Curbishley and spent most of the campaign at Ibrox.
3. A Freddie Sears brace gave England's under 19s the perfect start in their European Championship Elite Round qaulifiers.
Sears scored both of England's goals as Brian Eastick's side beat Poland 2-0 in Minsk this morning - the first of three qualifying games they will play this week. Sears - partnered in the team by fellow Hammer James Tomkins - opened the scoring on the half hour mark before securing all three points five minutes from time from the penalty spot.
4. Things are moving fast for Orlando Engelaar these days. After another impressive season with Twente, he’s now building a reputation for himself with the Netherlands as well and looks set to seal a dream move to a major club.
The likes of Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Olympique de Marseille and West Ham United are all interested in signing the 1.98-metre tall midfielder, but he says he favours a transfer to Fred Rutten’s Schalke.
5. A planning application to bulldoze Green Street's famous Queens pub has been submitted by developers St.Modwen.
St.Modwen - who describe themselves on their website as 'a prestigious city-oriented UK based company which specialises in the regeneration of brownfield and urban environments' - plan to pull down the famous pub and nearby market, a regular haunt of Hammers fans on matchday.
In its place will go a new market hall plus 350 luxury apartments - although there are no plans to replace the pub, which recently underwent a revamp courtesy of brewers Scottish & Newcastle.
An artists impression of the new Queens Market developmentSt.Modwens are no strangers to controversy having been previously involved with the Brighton West Pier fiasco in which their Heritage Lottery funding was suddenly withdrawn. The Heritage Lottery Fund withdrew their offer to cover the costs after it was revealed that St.Modwen's claim for £19 million was some £6 million higher than alternative plans.Visit Friends of Queens Market for more details on the campaign to save the existing market.
www.friendsofqueensmarket.org.uk
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
West Ham to Buy Out Players Contracts
West Ham United have offered midfielder Freddie Ljungberg a £3 million pay-out to leave Upton Park.
The Times says Ljungberg has three years remaining on the four-year contract he signed when he joined the club from Arsenal last summer. The compensation package is less than his salary of about £3.9million a year - £75,000 a week.
West Ham could make similar compensation offers to Lucas Neill and Luís Boa Morte, the forward, who are among the higher-earning players. The club have been looking for a new right back to replace Neill, the Australia player who earns about £65,000 a week and has a year left on his contract.
The Times says Ljungberg has three years remaining on the four-year contract he signed when he joined the club from Arsenal last summer. The compensation package is less than his salary of about £3.9million a year - £75,000 a week.
West Ham could make similar compensation offers to Lucas Neill and Luís Boa Morte, the forward, who are among the higher-earning players. The club have been looking for a new right back to replace Neill, the Australia player who earns about £65,000 a week and has a year left on his contract.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
A League Rumors
Watched the first half of the Melbourne Victory game last night. Fucking rancid. Switched over to the Adelaide game which was much more enjoyable. Nathan Burns is a star.
1. Source have indicated that Scott Chipperfield may make his way to Melbourne Victory before the new season to strengthen their backline.Additionally, Bangkok news reports have stated that impressive Brazilian striker Ney Farbiano (who scored the first goal against Victory in their 3-1 Champions League defeat in Bangkok) will leave Chonburi FC after their next CL tie against Gamba Osaka and come to Australia. Melbourne Victory are the most likely candidate for this move, as they have had first-hand experience with Ney Farbiano.
2. Adelaide United have been monitoring the position of Troisi for sometime and have contacted his agent about becoming Adelaide's U23 Marquee with the imminent departure of Burns and Djite.
3. PERTH Glory have added two new names to the roster for next season with the signings of attacking midfielders Adriano Pellegrino and Argentinean Adrian Trinidad.Trinidad will link-up with Ivory Coast striker Eugene Dadi, Englishman James Robinson and local stars Jamie Harnwell and Nikita Rukavytsya in a revamped Glory attack that Coach Dave Mitchell is confident will register plenty of goals on a consistent basis.
4. Also check out the GSE giving some stick to those mofo's at SBS. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blogs/halftimeorange/cruyff-when-football-comes-second-110115/#article2
1. Source have indicated that Scott Chipperfield may make his way to Melbourne Victory before the new season to strengthen their backline.Additionally, Bangkok news reports have stated that impressive Brazilian striker Ney Farbiano (who scored the first goal against Victory in their 3-1 Champions League defeat in Bangkok) will leave Chonburi FC after their next CL tie against Gamba Osaka and come to Australia. Melbourne Victory are the most likely candidate for this move, as they have had first-hand experience with Ney Farbiano.
2. Adelaide United have been monitoring the position of Troisi for sometime and have contacted his agent about becoming Adelaide's U23 Marquee with the imminent departure of Burns and Djite.
3. PERTH Glory have added two new names to the roster for next season with the signings of attacking midfielders Adriano Pellegrino and Argentinean Adrian Trinidad.Trinidad will link-up with Ivory Coast striker Eugene Dadi, Englishman James Robinson and local stars Jamie Harnwell and Nikita Rukavytsya in a revamped Glory attack that Coach Dave Mitchell is confident will register plenty of goals on a consistent basis.
4. Also check out the GSE giving some stick to those mofo's at SBS. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blogs/halftimeorange/cruyff-when-football-comes-second-110115/#article2
West Ham Rumors
1. Sunderland boss Roy Keane is moving for West Ham striker Carlton Cole.
The Mirror says Keane has made a £2million inquiry for the former England Under-21 striker.
But Celtic boss Gordon Strachan and Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate have also been in contact with the Hammers, who are ready to sell Cole as part of a big clear-out this summer.
2. Tottenham are making a bid for West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand.
The Sun says the Hammers snubbed a £4million offer for the central defender when Martin Jol was Spurs boss.
But new Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is ready to up the fee to £6m to land the former England Under-21 star.
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley has been told he must trim his huge squad before he can go on a summer spree.
West Ham have six centre-backs on the books and with James Tomkins, 19, pushing for a first-team spot, Curbs may let Ferdinand go.
(I reckon that this rumor is bullocks. We might be willing to let Anton go but why would Spuds want him. They've already got Dawson, King (when he's fit), Woodgate and Kaboul (shit). Would be surprised if they went to sign another high profile defender when their midfield is full of crap 6/10 players)
3. A host of clubs are queuing to speak with off contract Newcastle United fullback Stephen Carr.
Everton, West Ham, Celtic, Wolves and Queens Park Rangers all are chasing the veteran
(Are you fucking serious?)
4. West Ham United are moving for Wolves winger Michael Kightly.
The Mirror says the Hammers are lining up a £3.5million summer raid on Wolves for Kightly.
Former Southend trainee Kightly, 22, has been a revelation at Molineux since arriving in November 2006 from non-League Grays for a nominal fee. Wanderers badly missed the England Under-21 star when he injured an ankle last November and spent most of five months sidelined.
(Not sure what to think about this one. Have heard huge wraps on this guy, but whether we sign him or not is going to depend on whether or not we can clear out our bloated midfield)
The Mirror says Keane has made a £2million inquiry for the former England Under-21 striker.
But Celtic boss Gordon Strachan and Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate have also been in contact with the Hammers, who are ready to sell Cole as part of a big clear-out this summer.
2. Tottenham are making a bid for West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand.
The Sun says the Hammers snubbed a £4million offer for the central defender when Martin Jol was Spurs boss.
But new Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is ready to up the fee to £6m to land the former England Under-21 star.
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley has been told he must trim his huge squad before he can go on a summer spree.
West Ham have six centre-backs on the books and with James Tomkins, 19, pushing for a first-team spot, Curbs may let Ferdinand go.
(I reckon that this rumor is bullocks. We might be willing to let Anton go but why would Spuds want him. They've already got Dawson, King (when he's fit), Woodgate and Kaboul (shit). Would be surprised if they went to sign another high profile defender when their midfield is full of crap 6/10 players)
3. A host of clubs are queuing to speak with off contract Newcastle United fullback Stephen Carr.
Everton, West Ham, Celtic, Wolves and Queens Park Rangers all are chasing the veteran
(Are you fucking serious?)
4. West Ham United are moving for Wolves winger Michael Kightly.
The Mirror says the Hammers are lining up a £3.5million summer raid on Wolves for Kightly.
Former Southend trainee Kightly, 22, has been a revelation at Molineux since arriving in November 2006 from non-League Grays for a nominal fee. Wanderers badly missed the England Under-21 star when he injured an ankle last November and spent most of five months sidelined.
(Not sure what to think about this one. Have heard huge wraps on this guy, but whether we sign him or not is going to depend on whether or not we can clear out our bloated midfield)
5. West Ham United striker Bobby Zamora could be on his way in the summer.
The Mirror says Blackburn and Middlesbrough are tracking Zamora.
6. West Ham United are being linked with a £1m move for Turkish teenage sensation Muhammed Demir.
17-year-old Demir, who currently plays for Bursaspor is one of Europe's most promising youngsters and has also been linked with a number of presitgious clubs such as Barcelona and Seville.But reports in the Turkish press today suggest that West Ham have beaten off all competition to land the. Demir played and scored for Turkey in the 3-0 friendly win against Holland yesterday.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Noooooo! I Thought I had a Chance with her
Scarlett Johansson is now officially off the market.
(Van Wilder can kiss my ass)
The voluptuous 23-year-old is engaged to her 31-year-old actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds, confirms her rep.
The two lovebirds have been dating for a year now, and are "thrilled" at their engagement.
(Van Wilder can kiss my ass)
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Arsene's on the drug that killed River Phoenix
Arsenal are in talks with Australia U23 captain Mark Milligan.
FoxSports Australia says Milligan, a free agent after three years at Sydney FC, has spent recent weeks training at several Premiership clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Fulham.
Milligan's management has confirmed they're in talks with the Gunners about a move to Emirates stadium for the defensive utility.
Milligan, who played a season under Terry Butcher at Sydney, enjoys a big reputation in Europe after his superb campaign at right-back in the 2005 U20 World Championships in Holland.
This is apparently pretty legitimate, not the usual trash that tribalfootball puts out. He has missed a training camp in Townsville because he is thrashing out the details to his contract.
FoxSports Australia says Milligan, a free agent after three years at Sydney FC, has spent recent weeks training at several Premiership clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Fulham.
Milligan's management has confirmed they're in talks with the Gunners about a move to Emirates stadium for the defensive utility.
Milligan, who played a season under Terry Butcher at Sydney, enjoys a big reputation in Europe after his superb campaign at right-back in the 2005 U20 World Championships in Holland.
This is apparently pretty legitimate, not the usual trash that tribalfootball puts out. He has missed a training camp in Townsville because he is thrashing out the details to his contract.
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