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Friday, August 31, 2007

STAC West boys soccer should be competitive division



Star-Gazette - It's still August, but already the race for the Southern Tier Athletic Conference West boys soccer championship is rounding into an intriguing, competitive battle. The division's top two teams from last year -- defending overall STAC champion
Source: www.stargazette.com

Soccer headed for Sin City
ASU Web Devil - GAME FACE: Sophomore goalkeeper Briana Silvestri heaves the ball to her teammates during practice last week. The ASU women's soccer team will begin its 2007 season tonight when it takes on Idaho State in the UNLV Classic in Las Vegas. The team has
Source: www.statepress.com

Wolfpack soccer swept
Daily Interlake - MISSOULA â€" Wolfpack soccer is no longer perfect. The Glacier High School soccer teams suffered their first losses Thursday, dropping a Western AA doubleheader at Missoula Sentinel. The Wolfpack boys lost 3-1 before the girls fell 4-0 in a game that
Source: www.dailyinterlake.com

Portland men's soccer preview Coach confident holes will be filled
Oregonian - Losing goalkeeper Luis Robles was hard enough. After all, he had minded the nets for the University of Portland for four seasons before kicking off his professional soccer career in Germany. But the sudden loss of forward Chris Sanders this summer
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Men's soccer season starts today at JMU
Herald-Dispatch - HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Marshall University men's soccer opens the season today at James Madison in a 7:30 p.m. match. The JMU Invitational continues Sunday with Marshall meeting Georgetown at noon. Marshall is led by senior defender Jeff Lenix, an All
Source: www.herald-dispatch.com


Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing. - George Bernard Shaw

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Arabian Proverb He who has health has hope;


Arabian Proverb
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.



One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds. - Dan Bennett

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Collins backs injured trio for weekend return



SORE: Hibs skipper Rob Jones, pictured in action against Aberdeen last weekend, had an X-ray on his injured knee JOHN COLLINS was today optimistic that a trio of stars who missed the beginning of Hibs' defence of the CIS Insurance Cup will be fit to

Burton keen to land new signings
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough is hoping to beat the transfer deadline to bolster his injury-hit squad. Clough is currently without injured Darren Stride, Ryan Austin and Tony James and utility man Andy Corbett.

Saints knocked out of cup by Jags
Partick Thistle knocked last year's semi-finalists St Johnstone out of the CIS Insurance Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory at Firhill.

Cambridge sweat on Brown injury
Cambridge are sweating on the fitness of captain Danny Brown after he injured a foot in last week's draw at Woking. Scans on the injury have proved inconclusive but the fear is that the midfielder may have chipped a bone.

Woking's Gray hit by groin injury
Woking midfielder Matt Gray is facing a spell on the sidelines after being told he requires surgery on a groin injury.


Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing. - George Bernard Shaw

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Manchester United still without Gary Neville



Worldnews.com - Manchester United skipper Gary Neville will be out of action for another two weeks. Neville missed the final two months of last season after undergoing ankle surgery but was expected to be fit for the new campaign. Instead, the Manchester United
Source: article.wn.com

Related News Stories
Worldnews.com - Manchester United 0 - 0 Reading Q: How do you break down an 11-man defence ? A: With extreme difficulty, as Manchester United discovered. Or, not with John O'Shea in attack, anyway. At various times defender, , , Carlos Tevez will make his
Source: article.wn.com

Fabregas finally exposes City frailties
Guardian Unlimited - They were just as outplayed as in the Manchester derby, and Arsenal were guilty of being as indecisive in attack as Manchester United. Even when Kasper Schmeichel's inexperience was cruelly exposed at the end of the first half, Arsenal failed to put
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Injury blow for United
Worldnews.com - Manchester United skipper Gary Neville will be out of action for another two weeks. Neville missed the final two months of last season after undergoing ankle surgery but was expected to be fit for the new campaign. Out: Gary Neville adds to the
Source: article.wn.com

United favourites to regain their title
Worldnews.com - Manchester United won the Premiership title with a bit to spare last season and, after a string of exciting summer signings, will again be the team that all the others have to beat when the new campaign gets under way on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson's
Source: article.wn.com

Jol defends his record before examination at United
Guardian Unlimited - He needs to improve, beginning at Manchester United tomorrow. But Jol is incredulous that he has been called into question so soon into the new season, after the defeats against Sunderland and Everton. "If I would have said to the chairman when I took
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

Cesc Fabregas finds key to unlock City
Daily Telegraph - For most of the afternoon, they defended splendidly and at times in the second half it looked as if they might steal a win, just as they had done against Manchester United six days earlier; they can also console themselves with the reflection that
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

LYON LINKED WITH HEINZE
Worldnews.com - By Patrick Haond , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , More Manchester United Stories Lyon could be about to launch a late bid to land Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze. The French champions were linked with the former PSG man earlier in the
Source: article.wn.com


"All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck -- who keeps right on going -- is the man who is there when the good luck comes -- and is ready to receive it." - Robert Collier

Friday, August 24, 2007

Johnson Needed By Toffees



Everton hope Andrew Johnson will be fit to face Blackburn at Goodison Park on Saturday. The striker pulled out of the England squad for the match against Germany with fluid on the knee.

Faye Back For Bolton
Bolton manager Sammy Lee is set to recall Senegal international Abdoulaye Faye for the crucial Barclays Premier League home clash against Reading.

Neville Ruled Out For Two Weeks
Manchester United skipper Gary Neville has been ruled out for two more weeks after picking up a thigh injury in training.


"In the case of an earthquake hitting Las Vegas, be sure to go straight to the keno lounge. Nothing ever gets hit there." - An anonymous casino boss

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Feyenoord chasing Newcastle striker Luque



It is believed the Dutch clubs may struggle to convince Luque on a move to


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

Monday, August 20, 2007

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



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

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Bulgarian Striker Bojinov Stretchered Off in Manchester Derby



Sofia News Agency - Bulgaria and Manchester City striker Valery Bojinov was stretchered off the field in the sixth minute of the Premier League game against arch-rivals Manchester United. The striker fell awkwardly after an aerial challenge for the ball with United
Source: www.novinite.com

Owen reiterates Newcastle United commitment
FansFC.com - The England international seems to be constantly linked with a return to Liverpool or maybe even a move to Chelsea or Manchester United, yet the 27-year-old insists he is fully committed to the Magpies. "I have only ever said positive things about
Source: www.fansfc.com


If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. - Chinese Proverb

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Saturday, August 18, 2007

If you want more insights from Fox Soccer Report analyst Bobby McMahon



FOXSports.com - ROME (AP) - Striker Luca Toni and defender Fabio Grosso returned to Italy's national squad Saturday ahead of next week's friendly at Hungary. Toni, who missed the Azzurri's last two games because of injury, last played for Italy in March when he
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Rugby league and union top list for most dangerous sports
News.com.au - The two codes - league and union - are responsible for the most injuries in sport - closely followed by soccer, cycling and AFL. Netball rated as the safest sport. A joint State Government and University of NSW study also examined locations and named
Source: www.news.com.au

German soccer: Bayern Munich beats Werder Bremen 4-0 to open two-point
MSN UK News - New signings Franck Ribery and Luca Toni each scored to help Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen 4-0 on Saturday and open a two-point lead after two rounds in the Bundesliga. Hamit Altintop and Andreas Ottl added the other goals for Ottmar Hitzfeld's
Source: news.uk.msn.com

CHS, Zane Trace to face off in soccer scrimmage for deserving students
Chillico Gazette - A friendly soccer scrimmage will serve as a fundraiser in remembrance of Chillicothe Police Officer Larry Cox who was killed in 2005. "We got together after the tragedy and thought it would be fitting to do something with what we know - which is
Source: www.chillicothegazette.com

VISIT THE SOCCER FIELD THAT'S BECOME N.Y.C.'S LATIN FOOD PARADISE
New York Post - August 18, 2007 -- THE Latino soccer players and fans who’ve trekked out to Red Hook, Brooklyn, every weekend for decades can’t boast of the city’s most glorious athletic fields. They lie in a forlorn spot between a grim industrial zone and a
Source: www.nypost.com

EPL SOCCER: Spurs Answer Critics With Four Goal Win Over Derby
All Headline News - London, England (AHN) - Tottenham kick-started their season on Saturday by sweeping newly promoted Derby aside with a 4-0 victory at White Hart Lane, while Reading proved once more they are a difficult team to beat at home, by edging a 1-0 victory
Source: www.allheadlinenews.com

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Local recruits boost BC soccer
Patriot Ledger - There are high hopes at the Heights this fall, where the Boston College women’s soccer team is ranked ninth in the country in preseason polls. The Eagles, chosen to finish fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference, were one of five ACC teams ranked
Source: ledger.southofboston.com

Soccer: Premiership: Fulham 2 Middlesbrough 1
Ireland On-Line - Mido celebrated his Middlesbrough debut by helping the Teessiders to their first points of the season with an equaliser that will cause Tony Warner plenty of sleepless nights. The Egypt striker, who completed his £6m move from Tottenham in midweek
Source: breakingnews.iol.ie

Local soccer coaches see positive impact from Beckham
Gloucester Daily Times - Major League Soccer certainly had a plan in mind when the league and the Los Angeles Galaxy lured English star David Beckham away from Europe last January. It didn't matter that the 32-year-old midfielder and English National Team captain had seen
Source: www.gloucestertimes.com

SOCCER: Portsmouth 3 Bolton 1
UTV Internet - Portsmouth's Super Eagles landed their first Barclays Premier League win of the season as new Bolton boss Sammy Lee suffered another blow with his side's third consecutive defeat. Nicolas Anelka gave Lee a flying start with an early strike but three
Source: www.utvinternet.com


"Luck never gives; it only lends." - Proverb

Friday, August 17, 2007

Serie A returns to normal after a series of scandals



MILAN - Italy is eagerly awaiting the prospect of the most exciting Serie A season in years with no team starting on minus points and big guns Juventus back in the top flight.

Jol Calls On Spurs To 'fight'
Tottenham boss Martin Jol has backed his players to fight their way out of a dismal first week of the Premier League season, starting against Derby tomorrow.

Fergie's United stumble again
LONDON - Chelsea came back from a goal down to beat Reading as their title rivals Manchester United were held to another draw in the second round of English Premier League matches on Wednesday.

Tevez gives Reds derby fillip
On a frustrating evening at Fratton Park, the one major plus-point was the impressive display of United's latest recruit Carlos Tevez.

I Could Have Broken My Leg - Pizarro
Chelsea's Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro insisted he could have broken his leg following a tackle by Kalifa Cisse during Wednesday night's 2-1 victory over Reading.

USL announces Houston franchise in 2008
/ Special to FOXSports.com Posted: 18 minutes ago United Soccer Leagues announced Friday that Juan Carlos Hernandez has acquired the Premier Development League franchise rights for the greater Houston area.

Dramatic victory for China
DUBAI - A dramatic comeback by the Chinese, featuring two goals in the last minute of regular time, kept them alive in Group B as they went all the way to winning the penalty kick shootout 4-3. The result qualified defending champions Bahrain for the


"Luck never gives; it only lends." - Proverb

Thursday, August 16, 2007

{Spam?} Hasselbaink teams up with Fowler at Cardiff



LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Former Dutch international striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined Cardiff City, the second division team said on Thursday.

Cambridge Utd 2-1 Oxford Utd
Lee Boylan struck in the fourth minute of injury time to give Cambridge the win over Oxford at the Abbey Stadium.


They were burying a high-roller in Las Vegas and a few of his gambling cronies were gathered grave side when the minister said; "Gus is merely sleeping." His best friend was heard muttering: "I've got a hundred that says he's dead." - Canada Bill Jones, Legendary Three-card Monte Dealer

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

{Spam?} 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.



"I love Vegas. God knows that I know how to find my way around the buffets in Las Vegas." - Rick Majerus, Utah Utes college basketball coach

Monday, August 13, 2007

Reading 0, Manchester United 0



CBS Sportsline - LONDON (AP) - Manchester United dropped two points and lost Wayne Rooney to a hairline fracture of his left foot as the champions' title defence began with a disappointing goalless draw against Reading at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old England forward
Source: www.sportsline.com

Manchester United confirm Rooney blow
FansFC.com - The England international has suffered a hairline fracture of the foot following a clash with Michael Duberry in the goalless draw with Reading at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Rooney is now set to sit out two months of the new season, which is a
Source: www.fansfc.com

Opinion: Ferguson should buy back Van Nistelrooy
MSNBC - And the lanky Van Nistelrooy is scoring goals for Real Madrid these days instead of Manchester United. Ferguson acknowledged that Rooney's injury hurt his team against Reading. But he says he has enough strikers and is not looking for any more. "We've
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

England get glimmer of hope over Rooney’s return date
Times Online - The final say will rest with Manchester United, who are determined to handle the forward’s rehabilitation with the utmost caution. Rooney is certain to miss England’s next three matches â€" the friendly against Germany at Wembley a week tomorrow
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Reading boss Steve Coppell has hailed Marcus Hahnemann after the
FOXSports.com - boss Steve Coppell has hailed Marcus Hahnemann after the goalkeeper defied injury to earn the Royals a 0-0 draw at Manchester United .
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Rooney likely to be out for two months, says United boss
ESPN.com - MANCHESTER, England, Aug 13 - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to be out of action for two months after breaking his left foot against Reading on Sunday. "It will be two months out," United manager Alex Ferguson told reporters on
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Rooney may miss four of England's five qualifiers
Guardian Unlimited - Steve McClaren is facing up to the grim possibility that Wayne Rooney could miss four of England's last five Euro 2008 qualifiers after confirmation that the hairline fracture in his left foot suffered on Sunday will sideline the Manchester United
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

United drift in market after Rooney blow
Times Online - One weekend gone in the Barclays Premier League and the bookmakers have taken the opportunity to tinker with several of their markets. The foot injury to Wayne Rooney, which could keep him of the Manchester United side for two months, and the Reds
Source: article.wn.com


"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay "The only sure thing about luck is that it will change." - Wilson Mizner

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Reading 0, Manchester United 0



CBS Sportsline - LONDON (AP) - Manchester United dropped two points and lost Wayne Rooney to a hairline fracture of his left foot as the champions' title defence began with a disappointing goalless draw against Reading at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old England forward
Source: www.sportsline.com

FERGIE STILL HAS FAITH IN HEINZE
Sporting Life - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Gabriel Heinze will not let him down should the defender's bid to force a move to arch-rivals Liverpool fail. The Argentinian goes to the Premier League for a ruling on August 20 after the Red
Source: article.wn.com

Manchester United reveal Tevez regret
FansFC.com - The Reds were reportedly offered the Argentine international yet decided against signing him, and the player moved to West Ham United before finally landing at Old Trafford this summer on a two-year loan deal. "In his year at West Ham, Tevez proved
Source: www.fansfc.com

United frustrated by 10-man Royals
MSN UK News - Wayne Rooney suffered a serious-looking foot injury as Manchester United stumbled at the first hurdle in their Barclays Premier League title defence, held to an Old Trafford draw by 10-man Reading. With Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all scrambling
Source: news.uk.msn.com

Ferguson cool over Heinze wrangle
BBC News - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says defender Gabriel Heinze remains a popular figure at the club, despite wanting to leave for Liverpool. The 29-year-old Argentine claims he has a letter from United allowing him to leave for £6.8m but the
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Manchester Utd. Held by Reading; Chelsea, Arsenal Win (Update2)
Bloomberg - Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Premier League soccer champion Manchester United was held 0-0 by 10-man Reading in its opening match today. Chelsea beat Birmingham 3-2, and Arsenal had a last- minute 2-1 win over Fulham. United, seeking its 10th league crown
Source: www.bloomberg.com

WRAPUP 2-United lose Rooney in draw with 10-man Reading
ESPN.com - LONDON, Aug 12 - Champions Manchester United were held to a 0-0 home draw by 10-man Reading and lost England striker Wayne Rooney to a hairline fracture of his left foot in a wretched start to their title defence on Sunday. Chelsea opened their new
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Business big shot: Fred Done
Times Online - Mr Done, the company’s chairman, famously paid out early on Manchester United winning the Premier League in 1998, only to see Arsenal pip the Red Devils. As a lifelong United fan, it was painful, although the £500,000 cost of the decision was
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Liverpool gain most from Premier League start
Daily Telegraph - Yes, Fratton Park, where they play on Wednesday, has not been a particularly happy ground for Manchester United and the Portsmouth manager, Harry Redknapp, has spent well in the summer. But an indifferent start will only become a problem if it
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Hahnemann’s heroics a torment for United
Times Online - Sir Alex Ferguson’s mantra at this time of year is all about hitting the ground running. He could hardly have imagined that, by 5.50pm last night, he would have seen Wayne Rooney land in a crumpled heap and the rest of his Manchester United players
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk


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

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Liverpool to mount serious challenge for Premiership title



Telugo Portal - Tags: Sports . London: Although most experts expect Chelsea and Manchester United to finish in the top two places in the English Premier League this season, Liverpool has other ideas. Apart from unveiling ambitious stadium plans for a new Anfield
Source: www.teluguportal.net

Liverpool feeling no pressure to win title: Benitez
Khaleej Times - BIRMINGHAM (England) â€" Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is refusing to allow his big spending policy to generate stifling pressure on his players to deliver the club’s first English Premiership title. Apart from Manchester United manager Alex
Source: article.wn.com

GIGGS IMPRESSED BY RED DEVILS' DEPTH
Sporting Life - Ryan Giggs is convinced Carlos Tevez's arrival at Manchester United can provide the Red Devils with enough attacking options to compete on all fronts this season. Although United ended a four-year drought by clinching the Premier League last term, a
Source: www.sportinglife.com

Liverpool Chases Man United
Caspar Star-Tribune - LONDON - English soccer's biggest prize easily could remain in American hands. After Malcolm Glazer's Manchester United wrested the Premier League title away from Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich last season, Liverpool's Tom Hicks and George
Source: www.casperstartribune.net

Are you sitting comfortably? Armchair fans get flipping fun
Times Online - If you want to watch Liverpool v Chelsea on August 19 or Manchester United v Chelsea on September 23, Sky is still the place to go. The majority of top-flight matches will be shown at 1.30pm and 4pm on Sundays and 12.45pm on Saturdays. Sky will also
Source: article.wn.com

The Punter: No new year gaps in Sir Alex's squad for title
Belfast Telegraph - Punters need to be thinking of the New Year before they speculate on pre-season bets in the Premier League. And when you see what is going to happen between January 20-February 10, that is even more reason for taking Manchester United to retain their
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Champs ready to conquer
Calgary Sun - LONDON -- Manchester United has four new elite players -- Carlos Tevez, Calgary-raised Owen Hargreaves, Nani and Anderson -- to begin the new Premier League season. And yet, veteran United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to open defence of the
Source: calsun.canoe.ca

Tevez completes move to Manchester United
Mail & Guardian Online - Argentine striker Carlos Tevez completed his move to Manchester United on Friday, the Premier League champions said. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that Carlos Tevez has been registered as a member of its first-team squad by the Premier
Source: www.mg.co.za

"The best bet you get is an even break." -Franklin Pierce Adams "Better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold." - Yiddish Proverb

Friday, August 10, 2007

{Spam?} Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)


Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)
If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health.



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

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Transfer talk: Newcastle hope to capture Curtis Davies



Worldnews.com - SVEN IN FOR SILVESTRE? Sporting Life Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson could be about to move for Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre. Eriksson is keen to bring a left-back into his squad ahead of the new season, and has been linked
Source: article.wn.com

Team form guide: Manchester United
Daily Mail - Panic buying! Moyes leads the way with £16m for Yakubu and Fernandes Jol plans to dance at four Spurs weddings Gallas dismisses Tottenham threat Jol set for more Ghaly talks The Spurs star watching Ronaldo on TV in a bid to improve his game
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Soccer-Roundup-Scholes makes early return to Man Utd squad
Reuters UK - * Paul Scholes could make an earlier than expected return from injury after being named in Manchester United's 15-man squad to play Scottish second division side Dunfermline in a friendly on Wednesday. The former England midfielder was forced to
Source: uk.reuters.com

TEVEZ SET TO SEAL UNITED DEAL
Sporting Life - Carlos Tevez should be free to pursue his move to Manchester United today as West Ham are set to announce that they have released him from his contract and registration. An agreement was struck last night with the Argentina striker's representatives
Source: article.wn.com

Ferguson won't compromise over Heinze
Worldnews.com - Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United will win any legal fight with Gabriel Heinze over his proposed move to Liverpool . It has now been confirmed that Heinze has employed a team of lawyers to investigate whether United are right to block
Source: article.wn.com


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

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

MTN pump N3bn into new tourney



Telecommunications firm MTN have entered into a four-year, N3-billion contract with the Nigeria Football Association to sponsor a prestigious 24-team League Cup competition.

Morrison Moves On
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Sunderland Reserves 0 Hartlepool 1
Sunderland Reserves 0 Hartlepool 1 Tommy Haigh scored the winner for Hartlepool at the Academy of Light his afternoon. Stan Varga, Graham Kavanagh and Clive Clark are among those involved for Sunderland Reserves.

Siasia drops 11, confident on SA tie
Olympic team coach Samson Siasia on Monday culled eleven players out of the 44 that trained in the morning at the Abuja National Stadium, while admitting that although his core team of foreign-based players are yet to arrive, he was confident of a


"They gambled in the Garden of Eden, and they will again if there's another one." - Richard Albert Canfield

Monday, August 06, 2007

England hit by defensive injury crisis



By Timothy Collings LONDON (Reuters) - England's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 have been hit by a spate of injuries to their central defenders, including captain John Terry.

Beckham won't make Galaxy trip to Dallas
CARSON, Calif. (AP) -David Beckham will not travel with the Los Angeles Galaxy for Tuesday's SuperLiga game at FC Dallas because of soreness in his injured left ankle.

Hearts 0-1 Hibernian
By Clive LindsayBrian Kerr scored the winner at TynecastleHibernian won a frenetic first Edinburgh derby of the season thanks to a goal from new signing Brian Kerr after just two minutes at Tynecastle.

Cameroon striker Eto'o back for Japan friendly
YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon's caretaker coach Jules Frederic Nyongha has recalled Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o for this month's friendly in Japan.

Carrick Predicts Big Things
th August 2007 He thinks it's between United and Chelsea.

Will Saha Ever Return?
th August 2007 Read his diary to find out... The following exclusive extracts from Louis Saha's diary appeared in RI 193 back in May.


"Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered." - William Shakespeare

Saturday, August 04, 2007

{Spam?} In order to change we must be sick


In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
- Author Unknown



"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

Friday, August 03, 2007

{Spam?} Eriksson triple swoop for Manchester City



Gulf Daily News - Besides yesterday's new faces, former England coach Eriksson has also signed midfielders Geovanni and Gelson Fernandes, winger Martin Petrov and striker Rolando Bianchi as he looks to re-establish City as a force in English football. Under former
Source: article.wn.com


"Good luck needs no explanation." - Shirley Temple Black

Thursday, August 02, 2007

{Spam?} I drive way too fast to worry about


I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
- Author Unknown



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

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Rovers Reserves Bring Home The Cup



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Dundee's Succesful Pre-Season
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Aberdeen FC Win 6-0
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The Not-so-clueless Exile
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Cameron seals MK move
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United 0-1 Barcelona FC
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Miller praise for new boy Brown
Kenny Miller believes Scott Brown is already showing signs he will be worth every penny Celtic paid for him.


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