{Spam?} 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.

"God does not play dice with the universe" - Albert Einstein "Luck is not chance - It's Toil - Fortune's expensive smile - Is earned" - Emily Dickinson

{Spam?} Nathaniel Hawthorne A bodily disease, which we look

Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past

"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - President Thomas Jefferson

Match Preview La Liga Preview: Athletic Bilbao - Real Madrid

La Liga Preview: Athletic Bilbao - Real Madrid Who: Athletic Bilbao (16th, 32 pts.) vs. Real Madrid (3rd, 57 pts.

Italy Impossible To Leave Inter - Cruz
Impossible To Leave Inter - Cruz 'I don't think there will be any problem and I will continue wearing this shirt.' zoom - galleria Inter striker Julio Ricardo Cruz talked to SKY microphones about his season at the club and his future.

Asia South Korean Coach Pim Verbeek Starts Looking For Park Replacements
South Korean Coach Pim Verbeek Starts Looking For Park Replacements It's not been the best of months for South Korean coach Pim Verbeek.



"Gambling itself will only end when human nature has changed completely and there are no more bets to win." - Harold S. Smith Sr., I Want to Quit Winners

Hart pleased with progress

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Fergie is best boss - Wenger
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Pards ready for lift-off
Three aeroplanes filled with Charlton fans will take off from Gatwick airport on Saturday morning with Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park their destination.

Ray Ranson Submits Revised Takeover Plan for Manchester City Soccer Club
By Dan Baynes and Alex Duff April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Former Manchester City player Ray Ranson said he submitted a revised takeover proposal for the Premiership soccer club after the board said the initial plan included conditions that made it

Richardson lands Spireites role
Lee Richardson has been appointed manager of relegation-haunted League One side Chesterfield following a spell in temporary charge.

Rhodes considers sueing the press
Bradford chairman Julian Rhodes could take legal action agianst two national newspapers over claims the club is heading for administration.

Penrice to help Argyle's strikers
Plymouth chief scout Gary Penrice has taken time out from searching for potential transfer targets to work with Argyle's strikers.

Fans back McManus as captain
Celtic fans' chief Peter Rafferty says Stephen McManus would be the best candidate to replace Neil Lennon as the Hoops' new captain.


"Everything in life is luck." - Donald Trump

{Spam?} Like everybody else, when I don't know what

Like everybody else, when I don't know what else to do, I seem to go in for catching colds.
- George Jean Nathan

"Why otherwise would that dignified fellow dressed like a banker be sitting at a machine murmuring; "Talk to me baby, I know you understand my needs." - Roger Fleming "Gambling is a principle inherent in nature." - Edmund Burke, House of Commons speech (1780)

The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil

The greatest wealth is health.
- Virgil

"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

{Spam?} The longer I live the less confidence I

The longer I live the less confidence I have in drugs and the greater is my confidence in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen.
- John Redman Coxe, 1800

"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun." - Chico Marx "He had the calm confidence of a Christian with four aces." - Mark Twain

Celtic star staying put

Celtic striker Derek Riordan is set to stay at Parkhead. The former Hibs star has been linked with a move away from Parkhead amid reports he is unsettled at the club.

Zeborski Stays for the playoffs
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Benitez hoping for Euro boost
Rafael Benitez insists his players are fully focused on this weekend's clash with Wigan despite the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea being less than a week away.

Gers to miss out on top target
Rangers look set to miss out on top transfer target Danny Koevermans. The striker has been in blistering form for Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar this season, prompting serious interest from the Ibrox camp.

WBA boss set to wield the axe?
Tony Mowbray has hinted at behind-the-scenes problems at The Hawthorns 'If somebody rebels and is me, me, me then I'm not interested - he can go as far as I'm concerned because I know that spirit and togetherness are more crucial than any individual

Jermain Launches Your Game
Jermain Defoe joined some of the biggest names in English Football on Monday to launch Your Game 2007.

Norwich boss happy to pitch starlets into derby
Peter Grant has no doubts that his youngsters can handle the weekend clash with Ipswich The likes of Michael Spillane and Kris Renton should feature as Grant continues to wrestle with a number of injury problems.

Burnley defender eyeing permanent Huddersfield move
Frank Sinclair could already have had a one-year Terriers contract in his pocket The experienced stopper has played nine games since joining on loan from Burnley, enough to activate a clause in his loan deal.

Double Fitness Boost For Rafa
Craig Bellamy and Xabi Alonso are back in contention for Liverpool against Wigan at Anfield on Saturday.

Motherwell boss hoping to seal deal for Hungarian star
Maurice Malpas would like to make Krisztian Vadocz a permanent signing The on-loan Auxerre midfielder has been a big hit at Fir Park and his capture would provide a boost to Malpas as he faces up to losing Scott McDonald and Brian Kerr.


"It can be argued that man's instinct to gamble is the only reason he is still not a monkey up in the trees." - Mario Puzo, Inside Las Vegas

The best of the past week of football

FOXSports.com - I say let Owen make his comeback nice and slowly, we'll need him for the qualifiers in August/October. I told you it was a busy week in football! Until then, get the beers in Fox Soccer Channel's Nick Webster writes about English soccer for FOXSoccer
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Whatever happened to English winners?
Yorkshire Post Today - We may have lost the cricket, English football may not have had a champagne moment for a number of years and the country's rugby may also have lost its sparkle, but if there was a medal for optimism England and Great Britain would be assured of gold
Source: www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk

No let up for United as Chelsea keep up chase
Guardian Unlimited - Home Rumour Mill Live scores Continental football The Gallery Quiz Sport Blog Fantasy League Stats centre Champions League The Knowledge The English Premier League leaders have been without up to six key defenders in recent weeks, but have made light of that
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Poor Little Julio..
Digital Spy - "The Beast" MY ARSE!!!!! the english premier league is where TITANS are created.. f**k off back to spain, just like Reyes, where you can play your "proper" football - and get nowhere! Ballack was complaining exactly like this a few months back, but
Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk

Arsenal ready for historic final
BBC News - Arsenal face the toughest test in their 20-year history when they take on Swedish champions Umea IK in the first leg of the Uefa Cup final on Saturday. The Gunners are the dominant force in English women's football but cannot match Umea's
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

32 Lives - and 32 Different Paths to the Same Fateful Day
Ledger - From Saugus, Mass., had just decided to major in English. His friends, who described him as a music fanatic - especially for He played the trombone, ran track and played football and basketball at Narrows High School. MATTHEW LA PORTE A freshman from
Source: www.theledger.com


"Shallow men believe in luck." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

{Spam?} 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.

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

Blackburn manager rules out Pedersen moving to Old Trafford

Soccerway - Manchester United´s Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is tackled by Blackburn Rover´s Morten Gamst Pedersen during their Premiership match at Old Trafford in March 2007. Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has dismissed reports that Pedersen could be on his way to
Source: www.soccerway.com

Live - Premiership
BBC News - It's also a gorgeous night in Manchester where United know three points will throw the pressure back on Chelsea, but a defeat would open the door for the Blues to capture a hat-trick of league titles. Have your say on today's games on Radio Five Live
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

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Goal.com - The prospect of a third grand finale between Chelsea and Manchester United has been hogging headlines in England, after the two sides set up an FA Cup final to back up what is billed as a Premiership decider on May 9. However, Shevchenko would rather
Source: www.goal.com

Transfer speculation: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to Australia (Free)
squarefootball - Alex Wolstenholme is an exiled Sky Blues season ticket holder currently living in Sheffield A-League side Queensland Roar have their eyes set on one current and one former Manchester United striker as they prepare for the new season in Australia
Source: www.squarefootball.net

Terry says United are worth watching for Ronaldo alone
Guardian Unlimited - John Terry believes the momentum is with Chelsea ahead of a potential hat-trick of showdowns against Manchester United. Yet, at a time when Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho might be shaping up for an exchange of mind games, the England captain is
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Milan 'keeper Dida a doubt for United clash
ESPN Soccernet - Milan's Brazilian goalkeeper Dida is an injury doubt for their clash with Manchester United next week. The stopper, who injured his shoulder against Messina on Sunday, will have to undergo an intensive scan on Thursday to determine whether or not he
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Warnock hoping to record 'result of the decade'
Guardian Unlimited - The Sheffield United manager takes his fourth-from-bottom side to Old Trafford tonight claiming a victory over Manchester United would deserve to be regarded as "the result of the decade". That might be a slight exaggeration although Warnock can be
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

FOUR UNITED NOMINATIONS FOR PFA AWARDS
Red Issue - Three Manchester United players; Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award with Wayne Rooney receiving a nomination for Young Player of the Year. Ronaldo looks favourite to win the award
Source: www.redissue.co.uk

Hewson gives young United advantage from penalty spot
Guardian Unlimited - Manchester United could yet end the season with a quadruple of their own. At senior level Chelsea have been dominant force recently and talk of them winning all four trophies is rife. On this evidence, however, the future belongs to United. The Old
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Warnock: Blades must stay sharp
FOXSports.com - Neil Warnock is urging his Sheffield United players to cut out the elementary errors if they are to avoid humiliation at Manchester United . Warnock's side have suffered heavy losses at Liverpool and Chelsea in the last seven weeks, with the matches
Source: msn.foxsports.com


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

{Spam?} He who takes medicine and neglects to diet

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.
- Chinese Proverb

"The smarter you play, the luckier you'll be." - Mark Pilarski

{Spam?} John Steinbeck A sad soul can kill you

John Steinbeck
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.

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

Hughes not happy as Bairns switch off

FALKIRK extended their unbeaten run to three games as they drew 1-1 with Inverness Caley Thistle in the Highlands on Saturday but manager John Hughes was far from happy with his team's display.

Hearts right to look for best of British
THERE must have been a fair number of Hearts fans pinching themselves in disbelief last week.

City slickers' six of the best
Heriot-Watt University 0 Edinburgh City 6 CITY made a bright start and took the lead after 28 minutes. when Kenny Ross sped down the left and played the ball inside for his brother Robbie Ross to finish from close range.

Collins Speaks Out After Row Report
Collins - has responded to reports. E-mail Article Print-Friendly Subscribe to RSS Feed Post to del.icio.us John Collins has spoken out after reports of a dressing-room row following Hibs' loss to Dunfermline.

Morientes Back For Crunch Clash
Morientes - back in the reckoning. E-mail Article Print-Friendly Subscribe to RSS Feed Post to del.icio.

John relieved to take points
WHAT should have been a leisurely stroll to victory for Raith Rovers against Alloa Athletic at Recreation Park turned into a tension-filled conclusion on Saturday . Despite having built up a 3-0 half-time lead, Raith only just held on for the three

Bo'ness too good for Star
Newtongrange Star 0Bo'ness United 3 THE gap between Super League and the lower divisions was in evidence in this East of Scotland Cup tie at New Victoria Park.

Blades Linked To Belgian Midfielder?
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"Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him." - German Proverb "No gulls, no luck." - French Proverb

{Spam?} Doc Childre, Freeze-Frame A harmonious relationship with one

Doc Childre, Freeze-Frame
A harmonious relationship with one you love can enhance your work, health and entire well-being.

"Do you feel lucky?" - Clint Eastwood

{Spam?} SOCCER NOTEBOOK

Houston Chronicle - Despite being eliminated by Chivas on Tuesday night in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup semifinals, D.C. United left some promising signs in its 2-1 loss in Guadalajara, Mexico. Chivas was clearly relieved to have won. D.C. United enjoyed large stretches
Source: www.chron.com


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.

{Spam?} The longer I live the less confidence I

The longer I live the less confidence I have in drugs and the greater is my confidence in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen.
- John Redman Coxe, 1800

"Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness." - Democritus "Work and acquire, and thou hast chained the wheel of Chance." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

{Spam?} FORBES MAGAZINE: Manchester United richest team, Ronaldinho richest soccer player

Despite having only the fourth-highest annual revenue at US$310 million ($233 million), United is reported by the American business magazine to be worth US$1.453 billion.

SOCCER - EURO 2008: Spain edge Iceland to boost Euro 2008 hopes
A late Andres Iniesta strike gave Spain a 1-0 win over Iceland at rain-soaked Son Moix to boost their Euro 2008 qualifying hopes on Wednesday.

Aston Villa Ties 1-1 With Everton in English Soccer to Ease Demotion Worry
Villa Ties Everton 1-1 in English Soccer to Ease Demotion Worry By Sam Sheringham April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Aston Villa moved a point closer to safety in English soccer's Premiership when forward Gabriel Agbonlahor scored with seven minutes remaining to


"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

{Spam?} Man Utd v Arsenal: Watch a live video stream

Arsenal's youngsters will battle for a place in the FA Youth Cup Final on Monday night - and you can watch their efforts via a live video stream on Arsenal TV Online.



"No one is luckier than him who believes in his luck" - German proverb "Luck never made a man wise." - Seneca

Sickness comes on horseback but departs on foot.

Sickness comes on horseback but departs on foot.
- Dutch Proverb, sometimes attributed to William C. Hazlitt

The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong -- but that's the way to bet it. Author: Damon Runyon