Soccer Managers

FIFA 09 adidas Live Season takes real life stats, brings them into the game

CrunchGear (Free subscription) | yesterday

Oh, England. Not even Fabio Capello can make you play well. Electronic Arts has just announced a new feature for FIFA 09 that, shockingly, actually sounds pretty good. It’s called adidas Live Season (gotta love sponsorship money), and it updates your game’s stats to mirror the real world sporting situation. The system uses a team of [...]

Healy undergoing Sunderland medical

Football Corner (Free subscription) | yesterday

Fulham striker David Healy is set for a medical at Sunderland, Roy Hodgson has revealed.The Northern Ireland striker had been linked with a move to Sunderland as Roy Keane looks to bolster his attacking options.And, with the player failing to make his mark at Fulham, Hodgson has allowed the player to travel to the Stadium of Light. He said: "If David has been spotted at Sunderland he didn't wear that...

Three clubs chasing villa striker

Football Corner (Free subscription) | yesterday

Celtic face competition from two other clubs if they are to sign Shaun Maloney, according to the player’s agent.And agent John Halliwell warned Gordon Strachan that he has to make an official offer soon if he wants to get things moving before the September 1 deadline.( The Daily record ) “Aston Villa haven’t accepted a bid from anyone so unless that happens I will do nothing,” Halliwell told The Daily...

Zenit Slams The Door On Tottenham Hopes

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Russian outfit Zenit St Petersburg claim to have closed the door on Andrei Arshavin's proposed transfer to Spurs. The 27-year-old Euro 2008 star had been heavily linked with a move to White Hart Lane after holding talks with manager Juande Ramos. But the north Londoners clearly thought the reported £20million fee being asked by the Russian [...]

• Tottenham miss Russians' deadline and lose out on Zenit star Andrei Arshavin - Daily Mail
• Spurs seek Berbatov replacement - Daily Star
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Body recovered from submerged car in Lahontan Reservoir

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday

An investigation is under way into the discovery of a body in a car submerged in the Lahontan Reservoir west of Fallon. Lt. Dave Jones of the state Department of Public Safety's Investigative Division says the body was removed from the lake on Wednesday near...

Wenger has confidence in Capello

Fox News (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced Fabio Capello will "get the job done" and safely guide England to the 2010 World Cup.

Coach plans to stick with Defoe as striking rivals fail to make case

The Independent (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Fabio Capello will focus his attention on sorting out England's misfiring strike-force ahead of the World Cup qualification campaign next month but he appears set to persist with Jermain Defoe playing in front of Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

• Capello upbeat despite sloppy showing - ESPN
• Draw cannot mask Capello’s woes - The Herald
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Transfer news and speculation, 22 August

The Independent (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of the Fulham striker David Healy for an undisclosed fee. The Northern Ireland international underwent a medical yesterday afternoon and agreed terms. He will be accompanied up front for Roy Keane's side by the France striker Djibril Cissé, whose season-long loan deal from Marseilles was confirmed yesterday. The former Liverpool forward is the Black Cats' fifth...

• Healy joins Cisse at Sunderland - ireland.com
• Black Cats medical for Cisse - Skysports.com
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Answer is simple for Berbatov

The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday

Tottenham head coach Juande Ramos believes the only way for Dimitar Berbatov to silence jeers from his own fans this weekend is to find the net against Sunderland.

Ex Gunner Thomas Aids Traoré’s Portsmouth Switch

Young Guns (Free subscription) | yesterday

Former Arsenal winger Jerome Thomas has made his loan move from Charlton to Portsmouth a permanent switch, meaning Harry Redknapp can now bring in another loanee - with Armand Traoré expected to seal a move to Fratton Park in the next 48 hours. Before the transfer window even opened Young Guns revealed Portsmouth’s interest in the [...]

Capello must be given time - Wenger

ESPN (Free subscription) | yesterday

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger came out in support of Fabio Capello on Thursday after his England side were held to a 2-2 draw by Czech Republic at Wembley the previous night.

One buffoon out of the F.A…

Toxic Web Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

...just a few more to go. It's goobye and good riddance to that bumbling buffoon Brian Barwick the man who told us the McClown was his first choice as England manager.

West Ham Boss Reportedly Clashes With Nani Over Pinto

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Press reports this morning claim West Ham boss Alan Curbishley isn't happy with new technical director Gianluca Nani about the possible signing of Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto. The Santos striker flew into London to play in a trail match for the Hammers with the view to completing a £5million on a four-year deal. But the Mirror claims [...]

Sunderland After West Ham Striker

The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Media reports have once again linked West Ham striker with a move to Sunderland. The Black Cats, who are reported to be tracking Hammers defender Anton Ferdinand, are according to the Sun weighing up a £5million move for former Chelsea frontman. boss Roy Keane is planning a £5 million bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole. The paper [...]

Chelsea can make PL lead its own

Fox News (Free subscription) | yesterday

PL Preview: Chelsea can make the Premiership lead its own when it plays at a Wigan side that lost on the opening-day.

England Vs Czech Republic Live Streaminig & Highlights: International Friendly

frasermorrison | 08/20/2008

England will continue their new developments under Fabio Capello tonight with a visit from Czech Republic. Czech Republic are a good side so this will be a real test for England and Fabio Capello

Everton Vs Blackburn Rovers Live Streaming & Highlights: EPL

frasermorrison | 08/16/2008

Blackburn and Everton go head to head in their opening Premier League match of the season at Goodison. Blackburn have had a mini crisis during the summer with the loss of key players and Mark Hughes so Everton will be favourites here.

FC Twente Vs Arsenal Live Streaming & Highlights: UEFA Champions League

frasermorrison | 08/13/2008

The silky Arsenal will face Steve McLaren's FC Twente in the UEFA Champions League tonight in Holland. Arsenal are by far the favourites with there "total football" and are fully expected to progress.