Water, air, and cleanliness are the chief articles

Water, air, and cleanliness are the chief articles in my pharmacopoeia.
- Napoleon I

I used to be a heavy gambler. But now I just make mental bets. That's how I lost my mind. - Steve Allen

Inter expected to coast into final

ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Holders Inter Milan look set for a San Siro stroll on Thursday as they protect a 3-0 Italian Cup semifinal lead over Sampdoria.

Denilson times his run to perfection
When Denilson was signed on the transfer deadline last August the 18-year-old defensive midfielder's arrival at Arsenal for a reported 3.5m was overshadowed not just by that of William Gallas but by his Brazilian compatriot Julio Baptista.

Arbeloa joins Reds' Spanish armada
MADRID, Spain (Reuters) -- Deportivo Coruna have agreed to sell defender Alvaro Arbeloa to Liverpool, the Primera Liga side said on Tuesday.

Bottoms Up!
BOTTOMS UP! HULL 1 (Forster 45), UNITED 2 (He ath 21, Thompson 49) Hull: Myhill, Ricketts, Dawson, Delaney, Ashbee, Turner, Forster, France (Bridges 61), Marney, Parkin (Duffy 85), Windass (Elliott 80). Subs: Duke, Coles.

Ronaldo completes move to AC Milan
MADRID, Spain -- AC Milan have finally completed the signing of Brazilian international striker Ronaldo from Real Madrid.

Bale to leave United waiting
Gareth Bale looks set to stay at Southampton until the end of the season despite the efforts of Tottenham and Manchester United to sign him this month.

Rampant Liverpool outgun West Ham
LONDON, England -- Liverpool gave West Ham a lesson in finishing as brilliant goals from Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch gave them a 2-1 victory at Upton Park.

Seven newcomers named by Staunton
DUBLIN, Republic of Ireland -- Ireland manager Steve Staunton has named seven uncapped players in a 24-man squad for the Euro 2008 Group D qualifier in San Marino on February 7. 'I knew when I took the job that there were young players with the


"I believe in luck. How else can you explain the success of those you dislike?" - Jean Cocteau

Football: Lens depose Marseille after six-goal thriller

PARIS, Jan 28, 2007 (AFP) - A combination of defensive errors and opportunistic scoring saw Champions League hopefuls Lens claim a share of the points in a dramatic 3-3 draw with St Etienne on Sunday.

Latest: Hughes Pleased With New Recruit
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Gee rejoins Tamworth boss Mills
Tamworth has brought former manager Darron Gee back to the club as assistant to new boss Gary Mills. The pair previously worked together during Mills' first spell in charge at The Lamb Ground.

Sky Blues punish Page and Doyle
Coventry's Robert Page and Michael Doyle have been omitted from the squad for the match against Luton after a training ground bust-up last wee k.

Arsenal will attack Spurs - Toure
Toure is desperate to lead Arsenal into the Carling Cup finalDefender Kolo Toure says attack will be Arsenal's best form of defence when they host rivals Spurs in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg.


"Blackjack is the only casino game an amateur can learn to play and at which he can definitely win." - Lawrence Revere, author, Playing Blackjack as a Business

{Spam?} Canadian football's HIV-sex scandal to play out in Regina courtroom this week

Canadian football's HIV-sex scandal to play out in Regina courtroom this week TIM COOK REGINA (CP) - Credibility will be the issue when the trial begins this week for a Canadian Football League linebacker accused of having unprotected sex without

Celtic move 19 points clear
Celtic move 19 points clear28/01/2007 - 16:11:34 FT Inverness 1 Celtic 2 Celtic moved 19 points clear at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League, thanks to Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink's injury-time winner at Inverness.

Efficient Chelsea ease into fifth round
Chelsea 3 Nottingham Forest 0Chelsea eased into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.


"Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the lucki er you get." - Ray Kroc

{Spam?} Cork returns from Chelsea

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"Good luck has its storms." - George Lucas "I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you dislike?" - Jean Cocteau

Schalke linked with Luyindula

Schalke look ready to end Peguy Luyindula's nightmare spell in Spain with Levante. The striker has struggled in the Primera Liga since joining on loan from Marseille in the summer, and still does not have a goal to his name after making 11 appearances.

Korzynietz pens new deal
Bernd Korzynietz has extended his spell with Arminia Bielefeld after putting pen-to-paper on a contract which commits him to the Schuco-Arena until 2009.

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Okoronkwo on the move
Hertha Berlin youngster Solomon Okoronkwo will spend the next six months on loan with second-division outfit Rot-Weiss Essen after struggling to force his way into the Old Lady's starting formation.

Asia Nepal: NTSC Crosses APF Hurdles; Army Comes Back After Loss
26/01/2007 17.34 Nepal: NTSC Crosses APF Hurdles; Army Comes Back After Loss Nabil Three Star Club fought bravely -as they did in the match against MMC in its previous match- to stun Armed Police Force (APF) 2-1, after coming back from a goal behind

Summary Friday in the Bundesliga, the German first-division soccer league (home team listed first): Borussia D
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Bayer target Cologne star
Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly set their sights on Germany international Lukas Sinkiewicz from local rivals FC Cologne.

Dortmund stun Bayern
Bayern Munich missed the chance to pull level on points with co-leaders Werder Bremen and Schalke after a 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund.

England FA Cup Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers-West Bromwich Albion
BY Wolves go into this Cup tie with the sole aim of avenging a timid 3-0 reverse at the Hawthorns in October.


"You know what luck is? Luck is believing you're lucky...to hold front position in this rat-race you've got to believe you're lucky." - Stanley Kowalski, A Streetcar Named Desire

On Local Colleges | Local College Season Honors

Philadelphia Inquirer - Fabio Assumpcão, Drexel, Philadelphia Soccer Seven freshman of the year, all-star. Josh Baugh, Penn, Philadelphia Soccer Seven John McAdams academic player of the year. Daniel Cepero, Penn, Philadelphia Soccer Seven player of the year, all-star. Jim
Source: www.philly.com

Platini unseats Johansson for UEFA presidency
CBS Sportsline - DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -France soccer great Michel Platini was elected UEFA president Friday, defeating Swedish incumbent Lennart Johansson to become head of European soccer's governing body. The 51-year-old Platini won by 27-23, with two invalid
Source: www.sportsline.com

Soccer fans have their say
NewsLetter - Ulster sports fans last night finally got a chance to voice their opinions on the location of the national stadium. More than 200 concerned supporters took their seats at the Waterfront for a panel debate on the ongoing Lisburn vs Belfast c ontroversy
Source: www.newsletter.co.uk


"Gambling is the future on the internet. You can only look at so many dirty pictures." - Simon Noble, an Austrian-based internet bookmaker

Blatter backs Platini

The Uefa presidential election descended into acrimony and recrimination last night after the Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, delivered a remarkable public snub to the incumbent, Lennart Johansson, declaring his support for the challenger and favourite

Van Nistelrooy: Real decision lies with Ronaldo
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has warned his former club Manchester United that they will be powerless to prevent Cristiano Ronaldo signing for Real Madrid if the Portuguese winger decides to swap Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabu.

Baptista eager for permanent switch
It sums up Julio Baptista's desire to extend his stay at Arsenal that he has taken to talking in English to Manuel Almunia, the goalkeeper with whom he could far more easily converse in Spanish.

Bet on the big three this weekend
Bookmakers are bracing themselves this weekend as the top three in the outright FA Cup market all have home ties and feature live on television.

Money eclipsing magic of the Cup
Mike Newell celebrates his 42nd birthday tomorrow with a lucrative FA Cup tie against Blackburn Rovers, the club with which he won the Premiership title in 1995, but the Luton Town manager fears the Cup is being spoiled by a relentless pursuit of

O'Neill envisages new pay structure at the Villa
Martin O'Neill is to sit down with Aston Villa's new owner, Randy Lerner, and implement an incentive-based wage structure this summer.

Soccer Tournament At Chicago Ghanafest
As part of the Ghana @ 50 celebration, all Ghanaian teams in the US and Canada will be assembled in Chicago during the annual Ghana Fest the biggest festival outside Ghana on July 28th and 29th this year.


"I believe in luck. The harder I work the luckier I get." - Sam Shoen

Parma is finally sold in $39m deal

ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Parma's search for a new owner ended on Wednesday when Italy's Minister for Economic Development authorised the sale of the Serie A club to businessman Tommaso Ghirardi, the government said.

Coleman Facing Fa Charge
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Phillips Eager To Hound Wolves
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Imps Rubbish Bridges Link
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Chilean Championship in confusion
SANTIAGO, Chile -- The Chilean championship, due to start on Saturday, could be put on hold after a last-minute decision to readmit provincial club Deportes Concepcion.

Inter must answer transfer charges
ROME, Italy -- Serie A leaders Inter Milan have been called to appear before the Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) disciplinary committee to answer charges of falsifying documents in the transfer of a goalkeeper.

Smith Makes Cambridge Move
SMITH MAKES CAMBRIDGE MOVE Port Vale midfielder Christian Smith has joined Conference side Cambridge on a month's loan.

Ferguson Hails Dong
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SFA SET TO UNVEIL McLEISH ON MONDAY
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport Alex McLeish is expected to be unveiled as Scotland manag er on Monday. The Scottish Football Association have called a press conference for 11am on Monday, where they will confirm Walter Smith's successor.


"Some folk want their luck buttered." - Thomas Hardy

{Spam?} Soccer-Argentina recall Zanetti, name two newcomers

Guardian Unlimited - BUENOS AIRES, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Argentina defender Javier Zanetti, surprisingly left out of the World Cup squad last year, was recalled on Tuesday for next month's friendly international away to France. Coach Alfio Basile also named two uncapped
Source: football.guardian.co.uk


"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket." - Kin Hubbard

{Spam?} Platini takes supports from French players' body

Xinhua News Agency - He is not the player who would be comfortable in the president's chair but the competent official who will defend the game of football, and the footballers, properly." The election of the UEFA president takes places in Dusseldorf on Friday
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Organic will lead the food revolution, says Melchett
Nutra Ingredients - Feedback from the debate was positive, although a popular topic of conversation on leaving the hall appeared to be english football, not organic food. “West Ham won't go down,” said one to a colleague. But then, there is only so long one can
Source: www.nutraingredients.com


The Wampanoag Tribe has a machine, and they say, "It's completely idiot proof." I told them they've got it all wrong. I want a machine that is "idiot friendly." - Former Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld

{Spam?} Mark Twain The only way to keep your

Mark Twain
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. thanks to Alan Bennett

"Fortune knocks at every man's door once in a lifetime, but in a good many cases the man is in a neighboring saloon and does not hear her." - Mark Twain

{Spam?} Gillespie charged by FA chiefs

TEAMtalk - It means the FA can hand Gillespie whatever punishment they see fit. English football's governing body are still considering other matters from the same game involving the touchline row between Blades manager Neil Warnock and Royals coach Wally Downes
Source: www.teamtalk.com

Plymouth 3 Coventry 2
IC Coventry - Chris Birchall's tap-in kept the Sky Blues in touch at the interval but, despite a first goal in English football for recent signing Michael Mifsud to reduce the arrears, Argyle held on for a deserved three points from an entertaining encounter. In
Source: iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk


"I've learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally." - Andrew Beyer

Henry has the final word as United stutter

Guardian Unlimited - This Premiership season is baffling its audience with the finesse of a great illusionist. Manchester United, who looked for much of the day as if they had too much know-how for the opposition, were transformed into losers over the closing seven
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Time-wasting United blew their chance to tie up the title, claims
Guardian Unlimited - Manchester United's dismay at throwing away a winning position yesterday will hardly be softened by Arsène Wenger's stark analysis that the leaders had possibly been minutes from clinching the championship before Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

'Arsenal defeat was a kick in the teeth' - Neville
ESPN Soccernet - Captain Gary Neville described Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal as 'a kick in the teeth' - but insisted his men will bounce back. The Premiership leaders had been on course to open a nine-point advantage over Chelsea when Wayne Rooney broke
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Arsenal put life into English title race
Reuters UK - LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League leaders Manchester United and champions Chelsea were licking their wounds on Monday after a weekend of defeats that left the title race in rude health. Setbacks for United, beaten 2-1 by Arsenal on Sunday, and
Source: today.reuters.co.uk


"A gambler with a system must be, to a greater or lesser extent, insane." - George Augustus Sala (1828-95) English writer and journalist

Defoe backed by boss after hissy-fit

Martin Jol has insisted Jermain Defoe is one of the best team players at Tottenham despite his reaction to being substituted against Fulham.

Signs look good on AJ ankle knock
Everton have received a boost with the news that striker Andrew Johnson has suffered 'no obvious fracture' to his left ankle.



"Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy." - Dr. G

Davies signs Trotters deal

Davies signs Trotters deal Sunday Jan 21 2007 10:52 Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies has finally put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay with the Trotters to the summer of 2010.

Delaney's future doubt
Mark Delaney has undergone an operation on his knee and admits his future at Aston Villa is in doubt.

Brown remains positive
Hull manager Phil Brown feels up to 10 clubs could be dragged into the relegation battle in the Championship.

Fergie salutes United old guard
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. The home-grown trio are United's three longest-serving players and Ferguson feels they are an i nspiration to their team-mates.

Sky Sports Sunday live scores!
Stay tuned to skysports.com's live service for all of Sunday's football, as Manchester United aim to take another step towards the Premiership title.



Nine gamblers could not feed a single rooster. - Yugoslav proverb

Feyenoord thrown out of Uefa Cup

Feyenoord were thrown out of the Uefa Cup on Friday after the violent scenes which marred their group stage match against French club Nancy in November, the sport's governing body in announced.

Reds Two Good At The Break
NEWS STORY REDS TWO GOOD AT THE BREAK Lee Brown 20 January 2007 Goals from Dirk Kuyt and Jermaine Pennant have given Liverpool a richly deserved 2-0 half time lead over Chelsea in today's Premiership clash at Anfield.

Giggs: Squad strength key for United
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Ferguson lands Dragons job
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Breaking News Palace Unchanged
PALACE: Flinders; Hudson, Cort, Ward, Lawrence; Green, Fletcher (c), Kennedy, McAnuff; Freedman, Kuqi.Subs: Kiraly, Morrison, Soares, Butterfield, Ifill.

Clement: Let me join PLG at PSG
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Manchester United still chasing midfielder Hargreaves
Manchester United still chasing midfielder Hargreaves Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:36 AM GMT Printer Friendly Top News MORE LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich's Owen Hargreaves by making a sizeable

Turf Moor Clash Off
Burnley's Coca-Cola Championship clash against Norwich at Turf Moor has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. No ne w date for the game has been set.

Beckham absent for Mallorca clash
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"Didn't I warn you-Huh-Didn't I tell you one of 'em was going to win!?? So now, what do we do?" - Jack Norris

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor. - Danish Proverb

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor.
- Danish Proverb

"The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet." - Grantland Rice "Don't gamble the rent money or you'll land up sleeping on the park bench." - Capt. Summer Fun, Ret.

{Spam?} There are two things in life that a

There are two things in life that a sage must preserve at every sacrifice, the coats of his stomach and the enamel of his teeth. Some evils admit of consolations, but there are no comforters for dyspepsia and the toothache.
- Henry Lytton Bulwer

Accordingly, he kept meticulous records of his backgammon and card winnings. "I am now eased in my finances and replenished in my wardrobe." - Andrew Jackson after winning a horse race.

Pilgrims Swoop For Blues Youngster

Plymouth have bolstered attacking options by signing teenage Chelsea striker Scott Sinclair on a month's loan. The teenager is regarded as one for the future at Stamford Bridge, but has just one substitute League Cup appearance to his name.



"When a gambler picks up a pack of cards or a pair of dice, he feels as though he has reduced an unmanageable world to a finite, visible and comprehensive size." - Annabel Davis-Goff, The Literary Companion to Gambling

Burley: Bale is worth every penny

This is Hampshire - GEORGE BURLEY has been quick to back Gareth Bale as the race for his signature intensified yesterday. The Saints boss hailed his 17-year-old starlet's attitude and commitment in the face of frenzied talk of a big-money move to Manchester United. And
Source: www.thisishampshire.net

Investment should pay off
Boston Globe - Obviously, he is a superstar, but the reason he got there is because of what he has done off the field -- all the rest of the stuff wouldn't happen if he hadn't been on the field for 10 years with Manchester United and five years with Real Madrid.
Source: www.boston.com

Fergie won't pay over the odds for Bale.
Sporting Life - Manchester United won't pay more than 5.5million for Southampton full-back Gareth Bale. According to The Daily Mail , Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Bale will end up at Old Trafford, either during the January transfer window or in the summer. But
Source: www.sportinglife.com

Southport name Davenport as boss
BBC News - Southport have named former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest striker Peter Davenport as their new manager. Davenport, who had a spell with Port 10 years ago, leaves his job as manager of UniBond League side Colwyn Bay. "He knows the club and
Source: news.bbc.co.uk


Nine gamblers could not feed a single rooster. - Yugoslav proverb

Barnsley v Southend

BBC News - They took Manchester United to a replay in the next round that year, but United were only a Second Division club in those days. In 11 games under Simon Davey, Barnsley have won three, drawn three and lost five - but those five defeats coming in the
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Coaches react to Beckham signing
Los Angeles Times - In England, where Beckham starred for more than 10 years with Manchester United before spending the last 3 1/2 with Real Madrid, three top-drawer coaches all had something to say over the weekend about his impending move to Los Angeles. Sir Bobby
Source: www.latimes.com

Bale is not for sale, says Burley
BBC News - The 17-year-old full-back has been linked to Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham, with Saints turning down two 5m offers. "There is no change in the situation. I spoke to his parents last week and they are very happy," said Burley
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Heinze waiting for Manchester United verdict
FansFC.com - The Argentina international has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford since the arrival of Patrice Evra, whilst interest in Southampton s Gareth Bale could see him slip further behind. And with a number of clubs most notably Juventus
Source: www.fansfc.com

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Newcastle United 3: Butt back to leave Spurs in
Belfast Telegraph - It was the former Manchester United and England man's first goal since his return from a season's loan at Birmingham. Apparently he had spent most of this week ill in bed he lost 9lb in weight following a bout of flu. It was suitable
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Giggs eager to carry on playing
BBC News - Manchester United's Ryan Giggs is keen to copy Teddy Sheringham and Gary Speed and play for as long as possible. Winger Giggs, 33, has spent his whole career at United after making his debut at 17 - playing with Sheringham at Old Trafford and with
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

O'Neill considers Hendrie's future at Villa Park
ESPN Soccernet - Hendrie is back at Villa after a successful three-month loan spell at Stoke whose manager Tony Pulis is keen to regain the services of the 29-year-old. He was a non-playing substitute for Saturday's Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Burley determined to keep hold of Bale
ESPN Soccernet - Bale has been at the centre of frenzied speculation since the transfer window opened with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and even Real Madrid being linked with the 17-year-old left-back. But unlike Theo Walcott, Saints
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Sheffield United 1 Portsmouth 1: Redknapp makes his point with simple
Belfast Telegraph - There's only one man doing it at Manchester United - and that's Alex Ferguson." Malcolm Allison, Dave Sexton, John Bond and others steeped in the West Ham way might have viewed it as heresy, but Redknapp was on a roll. "Brian Clough didn't
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

"I believe in luck. The harder I work the luckier I get." - Sam Shoen

Mourinho remains coy over Chelsea future

FansFC.com - What I told before I love Chelsea, I love to work in English football and that plays an important part in the picture. My future is not important. My future is tomorrow, my future is the next game and Chelsea is important not me and I think people
Source: www.fansfc.com

World news in brief
Guardian Unlimited - Archive search Arts and entertainment Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Environment Film Football Jobs Life and health O'Connor said he wants to move to the English Premier League before the transfer window is closed.
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Shaily reflects on what, in the end, was a great weekend for new-look
GiveMeFootball - Teenage debutant Anthony Stokes took just 12 minutes of his first start in English football to show why Sunderland manager Roy Keane paid 2 million for his services. The 18-year-old striker, signed from Arsenal last week, made an instant impact by
Source: www.givemefootball.com

China draws in first European warmup
Xinhua News Agency - BEIJING, Jan. 15 -- With a late penalty kick from Tao Wei, the Chinese football team reaped a struggling 1-1 draw with Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld Sunday in their first warm-up for the European tour. Chinese head coach Zhu Guanghu put rookies
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Alves names his Team of 2006
UEFA - I often watch English football and I like him, the way he battles and the goals he scores." Coach Frank Rijkaard (FC Barcelona) "He won the Primera Divisi n and the UEFA Champions League, which is a lot. The man ended a long drought for Barcelona and I
Source: www.uefa.com

Milla Best African Footballer of Half Century
OhmyNews - The Confederation of African Football (CAF), as part of festivities to mark its 50th anniversary on Feb. 8, has published the names of what it calls the 30 best African players in the last 50 years, decided through an online public poll. CAF last
Source: english.ohmynews.com

Sheffield United in for 2m La Liga star
FansFC.com - If I do not play here at Levante then it would be normal for me to leave because I no not want my chance of playing blocked each Sunday. "English football is a very attractive option and African players seem to adapt well to the Premier League. "I
Source: www.fansfc.com


I hope to break even this week. I need the money. - VETERAN LAS VEGAS GAMBLER

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche The thousand mysteries around us

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.

"With the perverse logic of a degenerate gambler he figured God was testing his faith." - Mario Puzo, Inside Las Vegas

Everton v Reading Match Preview

Sportnetwork.net - football cricket f1 rugby union other Network Navigation International - European Football English Premiership - Arsenal F.C. - Bolton Wanderers - Chelsea F.C. - Liverpool FC - Manchester United - Middlesbrough - Newcastle United - Spurs - Wigan
Source: www.sportnetwork.net

Wenger: Bullies don't scare us
Ananova - Arsenal will now have Gilberto suspended for Manchester United's visit next Sunday but the coolness and panache of Cesc Fabregas after the sending off, along with fellow midfielders Tomas Rosicky and Alexander Hleb, should give the Gunners plenty of
Source: www.ananova.com

Ronaldo: I can beat the boss
Ireland On-Line - Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed a determination to rid Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson of some hard-earned cash. While many would question the wisdom of such a move, given the often abrasive nature of the Scottish boss, Old Trafford s
Source: breakingnews.iol.ie

Bairns in no hurry to sell star Gow
TEAMtalk - Rangers target Gow netted his sixth goal of the season in the last minute of an SPL match which was marred by torrential rain and high winds. Hughes gave a debut to goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, son of Manchester United great Peter, on loan from
Source: www.teamtalk.com

Lyon loses but stays far ahead
Herald Tribune - ENGLAND Manchester United beat Aston Villa, 3-1, before a record Premier League crowd of 76,073 at Old Trafford. Manchester United stayed six points ahead of Chelsea, which crushed Wigan, 4-0, to end a run of three league draws. Park Ji Sung, Michael
Source: www.iht.com

Chelsea 4 Wigan 0: Robben lifts Chelsea gloom
Times Online - The spat between Jose Mourinho and his employers may be destabilising the club, but the team remained focused on the task of overhauling Manchester United at the top of the table, and were much too good for palsied Wigan, who are sinking fast after
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Manchester United maintain six-point lead in Premiership
RxPG - The bottom three remain the same after second-from-bottom Charlton Athletic were beaten 3-1 at home by Middlesbrough, while West Ham United twice let slip the lead as they drew 3-3 with Fulham at Upton Park. By DPA, [RxPG] London, Jan 14 - Manchester
Source: www.rxpgnews.com


"Diligence is the mother of good luck." - Benjamin Franklin

Becks to LA

Newsday - popularity, to the title of the 2002 hit movie "Bend It Like Beckham," a coming-of-age tale about a young English girl with immigrant roots. He released a statement yesterday saying he is "proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs in football
Source: www.newsday.com


"I've learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally." - Andrew Beyer

Player jailed for punching

Beeld - Incidents of players being convicted on criminal assault charges for fouls on football pitches are rare in English football, although victims have enjoyed greater success pursuing opponents through the civil courts. Former Swindown defender Chris
Source: www.news24.com

David Beckham to Play for L.A. Galaxy
Baltimore Sun - Beckham, the former English captain who also starred for Manchester United, will join the Galaxy after his contract with I am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs in football and I look forward to the new challenge of growing the
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Smith: I had to look after myself
TEAMtalk - clears the ball by thuding it back down the pitch, you would watch a kid juggle a ball then do a fancy trick then you will say thats not football thats poncy stuff well pompey ron if you love football and england put them together english football
Source: www.teamtalk.com

Is it next stop the Kop for Sheikh Mohammed?
Cambridge News - Although he is unlikely to become personally involved in the running of the club, the takeover will increase Middle Eastern interest in English football. The Emirates airline, headed by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum - Sheikh Mohammed's younger brother
Source: www.cambridge-news.co.uk

World news in brief 1
Reuters UK - World Football Charlton Athletic have agreed a fee for Manchester City left back Ben Thatcher, the English Premier League club's Web site
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Jail for Barrow player who hit opponent in FA Cup game
Guardian Unlimited - Archive search Arts and entertainment Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Environment Film Football Jobs Life and health A number of high-profile English players have been jailed for non-soccer related incidents, usually drink-driving, but none
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Becks signs for LA Galaxy
BBC Brasil - if he says he loves football as much as he says he does, he'd have come back to England to play in a competitive league and street jive, but here at 606 we pride ourselves on the correct use of spelling, grammar and a strong command of the english
Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Know Your History: A Worthy Experiment
Internet Soccer - Midfielder Terry Garbett, who had played in the English Football League before joining the Cosmos, could not believe how much space he had. "After years of players pounding on top of you, to turn around and have seven or eight yards of space was a
Source: www.ussoccerplayers.com

Murray: Walter can splash the cash
TEAMtalk - clears the ball by thuding it back down the pitch, you would watch a kid juggle a ball then do a fancy trick then you will say thats not football thats poncy stuff well pompey ron if you love football and england put them together english football
Source: www.teamtalk.com

LI schools' performance ranked
Newsday - for Long Beach Middle School, one of more than 50 schools statewide removed from Albany's low-performance lists. Last year, the Long Beach school established Saturday tutoring sessions in a successful effort to boost students' test scores in English
Source: www.newsday.com


Horse sense is a good judgement which keeps horses from betting on people. - W. C. Field

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor. - Danish Proverb

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor.
- Danish Proverb

"When we put 50 machines in, I consider them 50 more mousetraps. You have to have a mousetrap to catch a mouse." - Bob Stupak, former Las Vegas casino owner

Aaron Antonovsky (1987). Unraveling The Mystery of Health:

Aaron Antonovsky (1987).
Unraveling The Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well. We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful) and ability to function in the face of changes in themselves and their relationships with their environment.

Horse sense is a good judgement which keeps horses from betting on people. - W. C. Field

Knights optimistic after A-League wins

Nine MSN - New Zealand Soccer is hoping the Knights' dashing A-league form of late will help find the club new quality investors. The Knights are still celebrating their shock 1-0 upset of reigning champion Sydney FC at the weekend, following last week's 3-1
Source: news.ninemsn.com.au

Larsson Scores as United Beats Villa; Blackburn Wins (Update4)
Bloomberg - Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- A debut goal by Henrik Larsson and a last-gasp strike by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over Premiership rival Aston Villa in the third round of soccer's F.A. Cup today. In other Cup matches, Blackburn won
Source: www.bloomberg.com

ON TV
Buenos Aires Herald - 9am: EXTREME SPORTS Patagonic Waters. 10am: TENNIS Chennai Open final, Xavier Malisse (Belgium) v Stefan Koubek (Austria) (live). Noon: SOCCER Summer derbies. 6.30pm: MOTOR RALLY 2007 Rally Dakar, second day. 7.30pm: SOCCER U-20
Source: www.buenosairesherald.com

Column: By not moving forward, U.S. Soccer goes backward
Associated Press - U.S. Soccer officials can blame themselves next time they fret about why so few Americans are paying attention to their sport. Given the chance to be bold, the Americans played it safe and boring. As usual. Instead of hiring a national team coach so
Source: hosted.ap.org

Russia soccer chief denies Hiddink Chelsea move
Reuters India - MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's soccer chief on Sunday denied press reports that the country's Dutch coach Guus Hiddink may quit early to take over from Jose Mourinho as manager of English side Chelsea. "He (Hiddink) has a contract, he is the current
Source: in.today.reuters.com

Soccer: Zaragoza advances in Spain
Herald Tribune - Carlos Diogo and Diego Milito scored as Zaragoza beat the Spanish league leader Sevilla in its first match in 2007 on Saturday. Zaragoza won, 2-1, Saturday at home to climb to fourth, seven points behind Sevilla whose lead was under threat when
Source: www.iht.com

Tigers aim to reclaim league title
San Diego Union-Tribune - This year's Morse High boys soccer team may not have as much talent as last season's squad, but the Tigers still have a killer bite. After a slow start, Morse is displaying the same raw talent and flow-as-a-team instinct that earned the Tigers the No
Source: www.signonsandiego.com


"Every dog has his day in luck." - Japanese Proverb "Go and wake up your luck." - Persian Proverb

UPDATE 1-English FA Cup 3rd round results

Reuters UK - Sunday, January 7 Manchester United v Aston Villa (1400) Everton v Blackburn Rovers (1500) Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City (1500) Cardiff City v Tottenham
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Redknapp admits cup failings
FOXSports.com - And the 59-year-old wants to start putting that right at home to Premiership rivals Wigan in the third round on Saturday. Redknapp has masterminded shock giantkillings of Manchester United in the competition for both Bournemouth and West Ham. And he
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Mackay shines as Watford go through
Ananova - An upset looked on the cards when former Manchester United trainee David Poole put the Coca-Cola League Two club ahead after 23rd minutes, but Mackay levelled seven minutes later and Tommy Smith put Watford 2-1 up shortly after half-time. Mackay's
Source: www.ananova.com

Lalas: I tell my players, 'Don't bore me'
ESPN Soccernet - I think everyone likes chasing Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, those types of teams. I think it's great." The source of the quote? Bruce Arena. Call me crazy, Alexi, but this sounds suspiciously like a "Superclub" concept. AL : Ironic, isn't it
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Watford 4-1 Stockport: Mackay double
ESPN Soccernet - The visitors looked set to cause an upset when former Manchester United trainee David Poole gave them a 23rd-minute lead, but Mackay levelled seven minutes later and Tommy Smith made it 2-1 in the 48th minute before Mackay made the third-round tie
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

UNITED REJECT KEEN TO GET NEW CHANCE
Daily Mirror - TAMWORTH striker Matt Williams reckons his astonishing decline from Manchester United to the Conference proves how cruel professional football is. Williams, 24, was wooed by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as a youngster and signed a five-year deal at
Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Man Utd v Aston Villa: Preview
ESPN Soccernet - Sir Alex Ferguson could bring in two new players during the transfer window but the Manchester United manager insists he has no intention of raising funds by selling Cristiano Ronaldo. Bayern Munich's England midfielder Owen Hargreaves is known to be
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Liverpool face Arsenal in Cardiff final rerun
Reuters UK - foes Arsenal while Paul Ince's Macclesfield Town are hoping for a spot of giant-killing at Chelsea when the third round gets underway this weekend. Liverpool's match on Saturday is one of four all-Premier League tussles, with leaders Manchester United
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

English FA Cup 3rd round results
Reuters UK - Sunday, January 7 Manchester United v Aston Villa (1400) Everton v Blackburn Rovers (1500) Sheffield Wednesday v Manchester City (1500) Cardiff
Source: today.reuters.co.uk


The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. - Ambrose Bierce

Coach s wife welcomes role

Tuscaloosa News - is part of a gregariousness that has blossomed during her 35-year- marriage to newly hired University of Alabama football After the couple completed their degrees at Kent State University, where they were married, Terry Saban taught English in
Source: www.tuscaloosanews.com

Chi-Hi s top English students honored
Chippewa Herald - Special to the Herald - The Chippewa Falls Senior High School English Department is pleased to announce its November English working or at school, she likes to shop, sleep, listen to music, spend time with family and friends, eat and watch football.
Source: www.chippewa.com

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
Sporting Life - THE TIMES: Arsene Wenger has warmed up for his rematch with Steve Bennett by launching an attack on the poor refereeing standards and foul play that he believes are ruining English football. DAILY TELEGRAPH: The next Ashes series is 30 months away but
Source: www.sportinglife.com

Silkmen gunning for giant-killing exploit against Chelsea
Sabah Daily Express - While Chelsea have grown into one of the richest and most powerful organisations in world football on the back of Roman Abramovich's multi-billion pound fortune, Macclesfield can claim to be one of English football's genuine minnows. The Cheshire
Source: www.dailyexpress.com.my



"Good luck has its storms." - George Lucas "I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you dislike?" - Jean Cocteau

Are You OK? You're Looking a Bit Vale

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Lambert Solves Defensive Crisis
This is because Mike Williamson is suspended, Will Antwi has a groin strain while Sam Stockley is still nursing an injured hamstring. Crooks is unable, however, to play against Chelsea as he is cup tied.

Daly Moves To Dundee United
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Vote For New Strip
Darlington FC have announced there will be a new home and away strip for the 2007/08 campaign and they're asking fans to help choose the final design of the home kit - the away shirt will be unveiled shortly.

Reading between the Pompey lines
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"Everything in life is luck." - Donald Trump

Dr.Karl Menninger Love cures people both the

Dr.Karl Menninger
Love cures people both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

"A dollar picked up in the road is more satisfaction to us than the 99 which we had to work for, and the money won at Faro or in the stock market snuggles into our hearts in the same way." - Mark Twain

Parkinson joins Pardew's Charlton

Parkinson joins Pardew's Charlton Former Hull City manager Phil Parkinson has been appointed as assistant to Alan Pardew at Charlton, the club confirmed on Friday morning.

Convey delighted to put his frustrating spell on the sidelines behind him
Convey delighted to put his frustrating spell on the sidelines behind him 10:25am, Friday 5th January 2007Bobby Convey cannot wait for a return to action against Burnley this weekend.

Adriano mulls over Panathinaikos move
Benfica coach Fernando Santos has said he wants to further reduce the Lisbon club's oversized squad. Two Brazilian fringe players - Diego and Alcides - have already been moved on.

Burnley tickets now on general sale - you do not need a Member Card to buy
Burnley tickets now on general sale - you do not need a Member Card to buy 9:30am, Friday 5th January 2007Tickets for our FA Cup game with Burnley are now on general sale.You do not require a Member Card to buy tickets in person or over the phone.

Grays launch O';Connor bid
GRESLEY Rovers could be on the verge of losing star striker Aaron O'Connor after Conference side Grays Athletic made a formal offer for him.

Bolton Entertainment
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Murty confirmed as co-commentator for Burnley tie - listen to him live on Reading World
Reading News Latest News Latest from the Madejski Stadium Murty confirmed as co-commentator for Burnley tie - listen to him live on 10:40am, Friday 5th January 2007Club skipper Graeme Murty will co-commentate on the Burnley game for our official

Brewers Go To The Opara
BURTON Albion are poised to sign striker Lloyd Opara on loan from Peterborough United.

Rochemback 'trying everything' to return to Sporting
Benfica coach Fernando Santos has said he wants to further reduce the Lisbon club's oversized squad. Two Brazilian fringe players - Diego and Alcides - have already been moved on.


"Luck is not something you can mention in the presence of self-made men." - E.B. White

Villa back in the hunt for Manchester United defender?

FansFC.com - The right-back started the season on loan to Rangers but fell out with manager Paul Le Guen and had been expected to join Sunderland once the transfer window opened. "Bardo's not been in touch with me over the last week and he told me he was speaking
Source: www.fansfc.com

Rams bag Man Utd midfielder Jones
BBC News - Derby have completed the signing of Manchester United midfielder David Jones in a 1m-plus deal. The 22-year-old, who had been on loan at Pride Park since November, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship club. Jones made four
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

'Show no fear'
FA.com - Martin O'Neill has urged his side to show no fear when they travel to Manchester United in the Third Round of the FA Cup on Sunday. Aston Villa ended their dismal Christmas form by earning a vital point from a goalless draw at home to champions
Source: www.thefa.com

Transfer Zone Real Madrid Trying To Buy Cristiano Ronaldo?
Goal.com - Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has been in sensational form this season for the Premiership leaders, and now the Portuguese star is subject of a giant offer from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Spanish publication ABC reports Real have
Source: www.goal.com

Burley keen to quash Bale transfer rumours
ESPN Soccernet - Southampton manager George Burley has again moved to quash speculation linking teenage left-back Gareth Bale with a January move to the Premiership. Tottenham and Manchester United are believed to be interested in the 17-year-old Wales international
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Saints quick to quash Bale talk
TEAMtalk - Southampton boss George Burley has again moved to quash speculation linking left-back Gareth Bale with a January move to the Premiership. Tottenham and Manchester United are believed to be interested in the 17-year-old Wales international, while one
Source: www.teamtalk.com

Shevchenko risks being remembered as bigger flop than Ver n
Times Online - Ver n s father, Juan Ram n, is one of Estudiantes s most celebrated former players, contributing to the famously bloody victory over Manchester United in the 1968 Intercontinental Cup, so there was emotional compensation to make up for the
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Real Madrid bid for Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccerway - Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a bid for on-fire Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Real, without silverware for four years, have bid 40 million euros for the 21-year-old Portugual international in an effort to sign him in the January
Source: www.soccerway.com

Midfielder in Manchester United exit
FansFC.com - The 22-year-old had been on loan at Pride Park from Manchester United, and after making a positive impact in the Championship, has now joined in a deal worth 1million. "I'm delighted to have secured the services of such a talented young player
Source: www.fansfc.com

EX-BA director George in talks to join Manchester United - report
Forbes - LONDON (AFX) - Martin George, who resigned as commercial director of British Airways PLC last year over price-fixing allegations, is in talks to join Manchester United football club in the same role, The Independent reported, without citing sources
Source: www.forbes.com


"Gambling is the future on the internet. You can only look at so many dirty pictures." - Simon Noble, an Austrian-based internet bookmaker

Friends, Family Celebrate Sick Soccer Star's Progress

WTOV 9 - WEIRTON, W. Va. -- You might not know her face, but you probably have seen her name. Kristin Andrews bout with two types of leukemia has inspired hundreds of Ohio Valley residents to put a Kick It, Kristin! bumper sticker on their cars. She
Source: www.wtov9.com


"I am sorry I have not learned to play cards. It is very useful in life. It generates kindness and consolidates society." - Samuel Johnson

Eriksson, Sureyya -- and 12 Dead Men

Turkish Daily News - The English Football Association (FA) declined to take up its ticket allocation for the Oct. 11 game. No tickets will officially be sold to England supporters. But then along came Ulusoy with the remarkable suggestion that if the FA would not sell
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr



"Remember this: The house doesn't beat the player. It just gives him the opportunity to beat himself." - Nicholas (Nick the Greek) Dandalos

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor. - Danish Proverb

Fresh air impoverishes the doctor.
- Danish Proverb

"A number of moralists condemn lotteries and refuse to see anything noble in the passion of the ordinary gambler. They judge gambling as some atheists judge religion, by its excesses." - Charles Lamb, Essays of Elia (1832)

German FA head says players should stop talking money

Reuters South Africa - BERLIN (Reuters) - Soccer players should stop talking publicly about their salaries and instead keep in mind their responsiblities as role models, German FA president Theo Zwanziger said on Tuesday. "Soccer has to take care that money isn't the only
Source: za.today.reuters.com

SOCCER: Le Guen: 'Chairman supports me'
UTV Internet - Ferguson, 28, looks certain to have played his last game for the club after being dropped for yesterday`s 1-0 Bank of Scotland Premier League win at Motherwell. Afterwards, Le Guen claimed he took the decision because he was being undermined by his
Source: www.utvinternet.com

FHS trio has the boys soccer team playing well and looking for success
Arizona Daily Sun - The Flagstaff boys soccer team's "triple threat" is leading the Eagles to a stellar season so far. Senior defender and co-captain Colin Bradley, and senior midfielders Justin Paothatat and Jared Addair have FHS to the top of the Grand Canyon Region
Source: www.azdailysun.com


"With the perverse logic of a degenerate gambler he figured God was testing his faith." - Mario Puzo, Inside Las Vegas

The power of love to change bodies is

The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.
- Larry Dossey

"The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet." - Grantland Rice "Don't gamble the rent money or you'll land up sleeping on the park bench." - Capt. Summer Fun, Ret.

Brondby snap up Bischoff

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Key players returning to Chelsea boost Mourinho hopes
The Stamford Bridge club have been beset by a crippling injury list for much of the season, most recently robbing them of captain John Terry with a back injury.

Henry returns as Gunners romp
Henry, playing his first match since being sidelined with a sciatic nerve problem at the end of November, opened the scoring from the penalty spot and was heavily involved in goals for Justin Hoyte and Robin van Persie.

Our future starts now - maybe!
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Inconsistency Is Killing Dundee
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Seven MLS players invited to U-20 camp
Advanced search MLS Scores/schedule Statistics News Injuries Standings Schedule Team-by-team info. More soccer International Seven MLS players invited to U-20 camp Bradenton, FL.

Redknapp tells Chelsea, Ajax to forget about Sol, Kanu
Striker Kanu, who has notched nine goals for Pompey in the Premiership after Redknapp signed him on a free transfer in the summer, has been pushing claims for a return to the Amsterdam club where he made his name 10 years ago before joining Inter

Rae's Reaction To Livi Win
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"There is no such thing as luck." - from "Star Wars" "Luck's always to blame." - Jean de la Fontaine

Mourinho has nothing left to prove to anyone, says O'Neill

Guardian Unlimited - With Chelsea seven points behind Manchester United, Mourinho appears to be facing the most exacting period of his Stamford Bridge reign. However, O'Neill rejected the notion that Mourinho's ability to manage has never before been challenged in the
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Terry set to return against Wigan
BBC News - played since going down with the calf problem that ruled him out of the 3-2 victory at Everton on 17 December. Chelsea have conceded eight goals in four league matches without Terry and are seven points behind Premiership leaders Manchester United
Source: news.bbc.co.uk


"Gambling is the future on the internet. You can only look at so many dirty pictures." - Simon Noble, an Austrian-based internet bookmaker

If I had my way I'd make health

If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
- Robert Ingersoll

"I believe in luck. How else can you explain the success of those you dislike?" - Jean Cocteau

Champions League expectations: Gilberto gees up Gunners

Gilberto is warning Arsenal cannot afford to slip up against Charlton tomorrow night if they want to stay on course for a Champions League place.

S. Korean youth team to test waters of international football
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national under-17 youth football team will participate in an invitational tournament in Australia this month, the country's football governing body said Tuesday.

Leacock Player of the month
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Happy returns Billy
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"Fortune always will confer an aura - Of worth, unworthily; and in this world - The lucky person passes for a genius." - Euripedes

Ben tez takes fight to Bolton and finally lays hoodoo to rest

Guardian Unlimited - Liverpool may be familiar with overcoming Bolton at Anfield but, even though he has generally flourished since arriving from Valencia, Ben tez has come to consider Sam Allardyce and his Wanderers as the last great mystery of English football. Their
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Samaras double lifts City
World Soccer News - Georgios Samaras, pictured in 2006, has had some difficulty settling into English football but he had something to smile about as he inspired Manchester City to a third consecutive Premiership win. Georgios Samaras has had some difficulty settling
Source: www.worldsoccernews.com

UPDATE 2-English premier league results and standings
Reuters UK - World Football Jan 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the English premier league matches on Monday
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Eto'o again in line for African PoY Award
FOXSports.com - The Confederation of African Football announced its short list Sunday, featuring the same players as last year. Cameroon was named alongside Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba and Ghana midfielder Michael Essien, both of whom play for English
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Battle of North Sea is do-or-die for Scots
Turkish Daily News - They have nothing whatever to do with the best interests of English football or our country I condemn it completely." British Sports Minister Tony Banks earlier called the troublemakers "drunken, brain-dead louts." Few Tunisians were anxious to
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

HONESTY IS LEAST WE SHOULD EXPECT
Sporting Life - By Simon Stone, PA Sport Chief Football Writer If dreams were to be realised, 2007 would provide England with two Champions Liverpool and Arsenal have proved over the past two years English clubs are capable of reaching the Champions League final
Source: www.sportinglife.com

English Premier League reports
Guardian Unlimited - Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Comment is free blog Newsblog Sport blog arts & entertainment blog Podcasts ----- Archive search Arts and entertainment Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Environment Film Football Jobs Life and
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Snackmakers Chew Over Ideas As America Munches Into the New Year
Washington Post - No matter how your family managed this torpid interlude, odds are good that it involved a sofa, a TV, football -- and Strictly speaking, cheddar is an English invention, but credit for its rise from humble curd to vending-machine superstar
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Man U, 'Castle battle to draw; Liverpool blanks Bolton
Sports Illustrated - English Roundup Man U, 'Castle battle to draw; Liverpool blanks Bolton A home win, three points and a clean sheet and we played some really good football against a decent side. Despite losing at
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

'Dad, come on': Favre's daughter is 'going to go pretty far'
Chicago Sun-Times - Football Brittany is an honor student at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg and hopes to study political science and English at
Source: www.suntimes.com


"My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: "It can't be done." - John Scarne

Horse soccer gains fans among Kansas skeptics

World Footy News, Australia - 17 hours ago... The game also successfully faced the rising challenge of soccer with Australia's surge deep into the soccer World Cup in Germany and unprecedented media ...
Source: www.worldfootynews.com

Soccer, athletics dominated 2006
Daily News - TSN, United Republic of Tanzania - 8 hours ago... achieving very little. The year's best achievements were perhaps in soccer, athletics, cricket and rugby. Modest successes were ...
Source: www.dailynews-tsn.com

Kaua i JV soccer sweep Waimea games
Lihue Garden Island, HI - 5 hours agoHANAPEPE Despite a strong defensive challenge put up by the Waimea JV girls soccer team, Kaua i dribbled in a pair of goals for a 2-0 win Saturday. ...
Source: www.kauaiworld.com

English Soccer Capsules
International Herald Tribune, France - 23 hours agoAP. Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy is questionable after leaving Saturday's 1-0 win over Tottenham due to a hamstring worry. Midfielders ...
Source: www.iht.com

O'Neill leads Highland boys in Dobson soccer
AZ Central.com, AZ - 19 hours agoWith six goals in five games, Gilbert Highland s Finlay O Neill had given opposing defenses fits through the semifinals of the Dobson Mustang Classic. ...
Source: www.azcentral.com

Romanian soccer trade idea quite a pipe dream
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 8 hours agoAfter taking careful inventory and assessing strengths and weaknesses, a Romanian second-division soccer team has decided to offer one of its top players in ...
Source: www.cleveland.com

"I've learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally." - Andrew Beyer

BUT SAINTS WILL LET HIM GO Southampton 2 Leicester 0

Mirror.co.uk, UK - 8 hours ago... in at the far post to seal the three points after Portuguese midfielder Pele had opened the scoring on nine minutes with his first strike in English football. ...
Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Stoke City 3 Leeds United 1: Leeds stare into abyss as errors from ...
Independent, UK - 13 hours ago... they slumped to another defeat and are left staring into the abyss and the prospect of dropping out of the top two divisions of English football for the first ...
Source: sport.independent.co.uk

Falkirk sign Posh defender Holden
BBC News, UK - 2 hours ago... United as his registration has not come through from the English FA. ... Peterborough director of football Barry Fry accepted that Holden's ambition lay above Coca ...
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

New years top table clash!
Vitalfootball, UK - 21 hours ago... Left back, Paul Boertien is out with medial knee ligament damage. The youngster is rapidly becoming one of the hottest propertys in English football. ...
Source: www.pne.vitalfootball.co.uk

FOOTBALL :: England
Setanta Sports, UK - 20 hours ago... Winning the league title will be our greatest moment because I am told only four teams have won three titles in a row in the history of English football. ...
Source: na.setanta.com

The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil. - Heywood Hale Broun