Jackson Signs For Gills

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has managed to augury one of his main January transfer targets after completing a deal for Rushden & Diamonds striker Simeon Jackson.

Blackpool Line Up Triple Swoop
Blackpool have snapped up Pavels Steinbors and Stuart Green, and are waiting to confirm the advance signing of Paul Dickov. Goalkeeper Steinbors has moved to Bloomfield Road on credit for the rest of the season from Latvian club FK Jurmala.

City Confirm Caicedo Move
Manchester intraurban have confirmed the signing of Felipe Caicedo from Basel. The 19-year-old forward has sealed his move to the oppidan of Manchester Stadium on a reported four-and-a-half year contract.

Whelan fashions Stoke Switch
Glenn Whelan has left Sheffield Wednesday to join Stoke in a £500,000 deal. The midfielder has agreed a five-and-a-half-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.


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Egypt keep eye on African Nations Cup crown

KUMASI, Ghana (AFP) Egyptian footballers procedure as the African Nations Cup tournament in Ghana. Egypt -- who have won the tournament five-times -- principal the group having won their two matches.

FIFA deny Cousin refusal
relevant urls Teams Fulham Rangers Players Daniel Cousin additionally see Transfer Centre Paper Talk Daniel Cousin's move to Fulham could still be on after FIFA confirmed they still have to move a decision on his transfer from Rangers.

Iraqi footballer refused daily grind permit
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson had hoped to bring Nashat Akram, a star of Iraq's Asian Cup-winning team, to play for his Manchester suburban side.

Platini warns hosts to speed up Euro 2012 plans
ZAGREB, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Poland and Ukraine were told by UEFA president Michel Platini on Wednesday to speed up their preparations for the 2012 European soccer championship.


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Shearer won't be Keegan's No. 2

Alan Shearer will not be returning to Newcastle United as Kevin Keegan's assistant manager, but he has not ruled out a return to to the club in some capacity.


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Money reveals Fox deal details

Walsall manager Richard roll has revealed that Coventry have agreed to pay 'in excess' of £350,000 for Daniel Fox.

Hatters snub Pools' Elding bid
Stockport County have rejected a bid from League One outfit Hartlepool United for the Hatters' leading goalscorer Anthony Elding.

Rapids signal D Hilgenbrinck (PA SportsTicker)
COMMERCE interurban, Colorado (Ticker) - The Colorado Rapids on Thursday announced the signing of defender Chase Hilgenbrinck from Nublense in Chile. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


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Watch out Chelsea - We're here for a battle warns Cahill

Daily Mail - Tim Cahill has warned Chelsea: 'If you think you can come to Goodison and walk all over us you'll be in for a shock.' As a proud Aussie raised in the tough suburbs of Sydney and whose first experience of English football was at Millwall, Everton's
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Tottenham tempted to step in by Miguel's Mestalla troubles

Guardian Unlimited - Regarded as one of Europe's most effective attacking right-backs, Miguel has often expressed his desire to join an English club. The Tottenham director of football, Damien Comolli, has sounded out contacts about the 28-year-old, receiving positive
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

English winter chills American investors
International Herald Tribune - A graduate of Columbia Law School in New York, the heir to his father's billions and owner of the Cleveland Browns NFL franchise, Lerner's year at Cambridge introduced him to English football. When he came to buy Aston Villa, he understood that it was
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Parreira: National coach should be English
Daily Telegraph - Football fans' forum So what advice would the much-travelled Brazilian have for Fabio Capello, a newcomer to the game of cross Whatever the style is, the English direct game or the German pressing game, you have to respect the school which has been
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Liverpool turmoil grows as Rafael Benitez stays defiant
Times Online - let the dubia by us. hciks and gillete will make a nice profit , they have tried to suceed in english football and have failed. they are not the right people for liverpool. keep benitez sign david villa and danni alves as they will come to us more
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Don't believe the hype
ESPN Soccernet - Some ten years ago, I did an interview with Bernd Trautmann (Bert, to English readers). He said one of the major problems in the modern game was that football people were losing all sense of perspective, and he didn't mean because of sky-rocketing
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Cristiano Ronaldo delivers lesson in loyalty

Daily Telegraph - On the day Manchester United showed they are a class apart from the rest of the Premier League, Newcastle United confirmed they are a breed apart. Even when the champions were exuding all the quality in defence, midfield, attack and dug-out to secure
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Arsene Wenger offers no excuses for Arsenal
Daily Telegraph - Football and Premier League highlights Arsenal homepage | Birmingham City homepage In pics: Premier League action Only Manchester United had left the Emirates Stadium with anything before last Wednesday. Now, Tottenham and Birmingham have held Arsenal in
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{Spam?} Sackings prompt Richard Scudamore alarm

Daily Telegraph - Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has spoken of his concern at the sudden surge in managerial sackings this season, and called on the country's top clubs to follow the more patient example set by Manchester United and Arsenal. Sam
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United open talks over Evra deal
FOXSports.com - Manchester United have opened talks with Patrice Evra as the Red Devils bid to tie the France full-back to a new contract at Old Trafford. The France international has been a revelation over the past season-and-a-half after a difficult first six
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{Spam?} Manchester City writes to fans asking them to respect anniversary of

CBS Sportsline - MANCHESTER, England (AP) -Manchester City has written to its fans asking them to respect the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed eight Manchester United players. Fifteen other people died in the crash - including former Man City
Source: www.sportsline.com

Manchester City's Munich tribute
Daily Telegraph - Manchester City will join Manchester United in marking the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster when they visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Feb 10. City will wear a special kit incorporating a black ribbon with their sponsors
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Israel invites Manchester United to play during 60th anniversary
CBS Sportsline - MANCHESTER, England (AP) -The Israeli government invited Manchester United to play a match during the state's 60th anniversary celebrations. United manager Alex Ferguson was asked to take his team to Israel during a meeting Thursday at Old Trafford
Source: www.sportsline.com

Transfer talk: Middlesbrough want Afonso Alves
Times Online - Tottenham Hotspur could also move for Fred should Dimitar Berbatov seal a move to Manchester United. ( The Guardian ) However, defender Pascal Chimbonda is desperate to leave Spurs after the club signalled plans to sign replacement right backs. ( The
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Manchester City asking fans for respect
FOXSports.com - WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) - Manchester City has written to its fans asking them to respect the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed eight Manchester United players. Fifteen other people died in the crash - including former Man City
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Fergie's United off to South Africa
FOXSports.com - Manchester United have confirmed they will tour South Africa this summer as Sir Alex Ferguson "really enjoyed" their visit in 2006. Although precise dates and venues are yet to be publicised, it is believed United will repeat their successful trip of
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Sam Allardyce leaves Newcastle United
Daily Telegraph - His removal as the Newcastle manager makes him the eighth manager to lose his job in the Premier League this season. First team coach Nigel Pearson has been put in charge of the team for Saturday's game at Manchester United, as he did for the club's
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Soccer: Israel invites Manchester United to play during 60th
MSN UK News - The Israeli government has invited Manchester United to play a match during the state's 60th anniversary celebrations. United manager Alex Ferguson was asked to take his team to Israel later this year during a meeting Thursday at Old Trafford with
Source: news.uk.msn.com

Gary Neville back to full fitness for Man Utd
Daily Telegraph - Gary Neville took a major step towards ending his 10-month injury-enforced absence from Manchester United's first team by scoring a rare goal in a 45-minute reserve-team outing against Everton which ended 2-2. United captain Neville, 33 next month
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Lyon striker Benzema would 'love' Old Trafford move
ESPN.com - But I also love Juve, Inter and Manchester United - the big clubs. What's important is to win. 'I would leave Lyon only to continue to win and when I also feel ready mentally.' Your views on this story? Email newsdesk@soccernet.com Join the discussion
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{Spam?} Silvestre Relishing Return To Action

Click here to bet on football with Sky Bet! Mikael Silvestre admits his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury has archaic 'boring' and cannot wait to return to vigor with Manchester United.


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{Spam?} Berbatov hits out at 'absurd' transfer speculation

ESPN.com - Berbatov has been linked with a move in the January transfer window, with his agent saying he would be prepared to leave 1. 'Manchester United are soccer's most valuable club' 2. Galarcep: Figo move doesn't make sense for Galaxy 3. Insider: Berbatov a
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Drogba 'reiterates' Blues exit hopes
FOXSports.com - The Ivory Coast star first revealed his wish to exit the capital in October following the departure of Jose Mourinho as FOX SOCCER SHOP
Source: msn.foxsports.com

H.S. Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Hawks flew high with Amioka
Fosters Daily Democrat - SOUTH BERWICK, Maine â€" Elise Amioka had a great 2007 season with the Marshwood High School girls soccer team. She scored a career-high 19 goals and added nine assists, both tops on the team. She was a unanimous All-Southern Maine Activities
Source: www.fosters.com

United to reveal £245m turnover
FOXSports.com - The Red Devils have cashed in on an outstanding season, during which they ended a four-year drought by lifting the Premier FOX SOCCER SHOP
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Defensive Benitez denies concern over sack
ESPN.com - Benitez's future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks and the rumours are unlikely to subside after 1. 'Manchester United are soccer's most valuable club' 2. Galarcep: Figo move doesn't make sense for Galaxy 3. Carlisle: Beane brings
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

THE TICKER: U-M doesn't choke against Appalachian State
Detroit Free Press - Despite a disappointing first season with Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy (five games and two assists), David Beckham is still soccer royalty in England. Mr. Posh Spice donned a tuxedo for a special evening in his honor in London on Sunday
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FA Cup heroes Luton facing takeover deadline
ESPN.com - The troubled Hatters may have received a cash boost from the televised third-round tie with the Premier League giants 1. 'Manchester United are soccer's most valuable club' 2. Galarcep: Figo move doesn't make sense for Galaxy 3. Carlisle: Beane brings
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com


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Chelsea coach Avram Grant remains tight-lipped closed the expected arrival of Nicolas Anelka but has dismissed suggestions linking the club with Dimitar Berbatov.


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{Spam?} Manchester United boss praises Glazers

The Americans completed an acrimonious £790million takeover of the club in the summer of 2005, lots against the wishes of the Old Trafford faithful who protested against the deal for several weeks beforehand.

Gallacher in Norwich municipal exit
The Scottish universal goalkeeper joined the Canaries from Dundee United in 2004, yet he has struggled to establish himself as the integer one choice at Carrow Road.


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Man Utd 1 Birmingham 0

SILENCER ... Carlos Tevez celebrates his opener by sucking a dummy at Old Trafford CARLOS TEVEZ netted the only goal of the game as Manchester United bounced back from their shock defeat at West Ham.

Eduardo scores over to notch Arsenal to 2-0 win completed West Ham
LONDON (AP) -Eduardo da Silva scored his fifth goal in two intrepids Tuesday, helping Arsenal to a 2-0 win up West Ham that kept the Gunners atop the Premier League.

Ramos determined to keep Berbatov
Berbatov joined Tottenham in summer 2006Tottenham coach Juande Ramos says he wants to keep star striker Dimitar Berbatov at the club.

First Blood Crucial For Everton
GARETH SOUTHGATE felt the first goal was always going to be crucial against Everton and so it proved in a tight game at the Riverside.

Arsenal killings to wait atop Premier League
Eduardo scores fifth goal in 3 persistents to spark 2-0 victory gone West HamTom Hevezi / APArsenal's Theo Walcott, right, tries to get over West Ham United's Lucas Neill when their correct King's King's queen's Received Pronunciation Premier League soccer match Tuesday.

Eduardo scores fifth goal in 3 bolds to spark 2-0 victory finished West Ham
LONDON - Eduardo da Silva scored his fifth goal in two desirouss Tuesday, helping Arsenal to a 2-0 win up West Ham that kept the Gunners atop the Premier League.

Tevez care For United
Carlos Tevez is a major doubt for Manchester United's FA Cup clash with Aston Villa next Saturday.

Angry Swans see pilot at top cut
Nottingham Forest cut Swansea's ahead at the top of League One to five points after the Swans were held to a controversial 1-1 draw at Swindon. Thomas Butler looked to have habituated the Swans all six points with a goal ten minutes from full-date.

WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Arsenal stay top as leading trio all win
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Eduardo scores to principal Arsenal foregoing West Ham 2-0; Man United beats Birmingham 1-0
Stuart Condie, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - Eduardo da Silva scored his fifth goal in nine resolutes Tuesday to cure Arsenal to a 2-0 win completed West Ham that kept the 'Gunners' atop of the prime Received Pronunciation Premier League.


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