If Kenny Dalglish listens to his inner voice tomorrow, he would start Steven Gerrard alongside Luis Suarez, Dirk Kuyt and Steward Downing (with Craig Bellamy salivating on the bench).
This is not a game of kids, and unfortunately Andy Carroll is still a kid in Derby terms. This is a game of men, and to prevail, you need players that have been there and done that. Experience.
On the Everton side, no Tim Cahill, no love. Phil Neville will attempt to show his English spirit, but he's past his prime and may be a red card waiting to happen. Phil Jagielka and Sylvan Distin are their best bets to hold down the fort, but they need some attacking juice. Louis Saha is capable, but will David Moyes pick him?
As a Liverpool fan, I hope not.
GAME ON!!!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Match Day 6: Team of the Week
DEFENDERS
- David De Gea (Manchester United) - Keeper
- Y. Kaboul (Tottenham)
- V. Kompany (Man City)
- Jose Enrique (Liverpool)
- Micah Richards (Man City)
MIDFIELD
- Nani (Man United)
- David Silva (Man City)
- Ramirez (Chelsea)
- Gareth Bale (Tottenham)
FORWARDS
- Demba Ba (Newcastle)
- Robin Van Persie (Arsenal)
SUBSTITUTES
- Ivanovic (Chelsea)
- Juan Mata (Chelsea)
- F. Coloccini (Newcastle)
- L. Suarez (Liverpool)
- S. Downing (Liverpool)
- T. Walcott (Arsenal)
- Mario Balotelli (Man City)
- T. Krul (Newcastle)
Please note that Monday games are not included in this pool.
Do you agree? Let your voice be heard!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Match Day 6 Round Up
STOKE CITY 1 MANCHESTER UNITED 1
Excellent game at the Britannia Stadium with Stoke pegging back the champions.
While Nani's goal should make him Man U's man of the match, I'd have to go with David De Gea. The shot stopper was sensational, making one world class save after another. The young man's confidence has been on a high since stopping Robin Van Persie's penalty in week 3. It was sad to see Chicharito leave with an injury in the first half
Asmir Begovic and Peter Crouch were the stand out players for Stoke.
NEWCASTLE UNITED 3 BLACKBURN ROVERS 1
Flying under the radar, Newcastle are sitting on 4th place on the table behind Man City, Man U and Chelsea. Demba Ba made the headlines with a hat trick against a hapless Blackburn team that was clueless the entire 90 minutes. Somehow they scored with their first shot on goal in the second half, but that summed it all up for their effort.
WIGAN 1 TOTTENHAM 2
Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Adebayor and Van Der Vaart caused Wigan a lot of headache, especially down the left flank where Bale was running rings round Gohouri. The game was effectively killed off when Gohouri departed for an early shower after picking up a second yellow card for wrestling Bale.
MOM (Man of Match) - Gareth Bale gets my vote for scoring and having his marker sent off for the second week in a row.
LIVERPOOL 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
Luis Suarez was all over Wolves like a bad rash. Without question, the most energetic and tenacious player in the field. It also didn't hurt that he scored an exquisite 'Torres-esq' goal in the 38th minute to cap another excellent run out at Anfield.
I absolutely agree with the attitude he showed when he was substituted in the 80th minute. You never bring out a Matador from the Arena until the Bull is spent and tamed. Wolves still had a lot of life in them when El Pistolero was pulled. Besides, the Kop wanted to see him work with Stevie G, Dirk Kuyt and Stewart Downing. There's enough juice in those four players combined to start a Red Bull factory in Liverpool!
CHELSEA 4 SWANSEA 1
Without question everyone was rooting for Fernando Torres to score a hat trick after his horror miss at Old Trafford. He didn't completely disappoint, scoring a Juan Mata pass with world class control and finish. Then came the crazy two footed tackle and he was gone before we could fantasize about the next two goals.
Luckily Ramirez was in continued good form, capping the night with two goals. Drogba marked his return with a late goal to remind Stamford Bridge fans of what they had been missing.
MOM - Ramirez
ARSENAL 3 BOLTON 0
For the first time this season, Arsenal looked their old self - confident and comfortable. While they didn't put the game to bed until the second half, they remained patient and executed with precision.
Robin Van Persie was the story of the day with his 99th and 100th goal for the Gunners. Alex Song's goal wasn't too shabby. Theo Walcott also deserves some mention though he could have finished a couple of saved chances better.
Owen Coyle's job may be in jeopardy after yet another loss.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 FULHAM 0
Nothing to write home about. No one from this game will be making the team of the week, that's for sure.
MANCHESTER CITY 2 EVERTON 0
David Moyes came to Etihad Stadium with a simple plan - stop David Silva and walk away with a point. His plan worked for 67 minutes until it collapsed like a pack of cards with Mario Balotelli's goal. Silva eventually caused havoc, setting up James Milner for the killer blow second goal.
Moyes 'pack the bus' and 'play with no strikers' techniques don't work for me. As a Liverpool fan, I'm hoping he plays the same tactics in next week's Merseyside derby.
Excellent game at the Britannia Stadium with Stoke pegging back the champions.
While Nani's goal should make him Man U's man of the match, I'd have to go with David De Gea. The shot stopper was sensational, making one world class save after another. The young man's confidence has been on a high since stopping Robin Van Persie's penalty in week 3. It was sad to see Chicharito leave with an injury in the first half
Asmir Begovic and Peter Crouch were the stand out players for Stoke.
NEWCASTLE UNITED 3 BLACKBURN ROVERS 1
Flying under the radar, Newcastle are sitting on 4th place on the table behind Man City, Man U and Chelsea. Demba Ba made the headlines with a hat trick against a hapless Blackburn team that was clueless the entire 90 minutes. Somehow they scored with their first shot on goal in the second half, but that summed it all up for their effort.
WIGAN 1 TOTTENHAM 2
Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Adebayor and Van Der Vaart caused Wigan a lot of headache, especially down the left flank where Bale was running rings round Gohouri. The game was effectively killed off when Gohouri departed for an early shower after picking up a second yellow card for wrestling Bale.
MOM (Man of Match) - Gareth Bale gets my vote for scoring and having his marker sent off for the second week in a row.
LIVERPOOL 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
Luis Suarez was all over Wolves like a bad rash. Without question, the most energetic and tenacious player in the field. It also didn't hurt that he scored an exquisite 'Torres-esq' goal in the 38th minute to cap another excellent run out at Anfield.
I absolutely agree with the attitude he showed when he was substituted in the 80th minute. You never bring out a Matador from the Arena until the Bull is spent and tamed. Wolves still had a lot of life in them when El Pistolero was pulled. Besides, the Kop wanted to see him work with Stevie G, Dirk Kuyt and Stewart Downing. There's enough juice in those four players combined to start a Red Bull factory in Liverpool!
CHELSEA 4 SWANSEA 1
Without question everyone was rooting for Fernando Torres to score a hat trick after his horror miss at Old Trafford. He didn't completely disappoint, scoring a Juan Mata pass with world class control and finish. Then came the crazy two footed tackle and he was gone before we could fantasize about the next two goals.
Luckily Ramirez was in continued good form, capping the night with two goals. Drogba marked his return with a late goal to remind Stamford Bridge fans of what they had been missing.
MOM - Ramirez
ARSENAL 3 BOLTON 0
For the first time this season, Arsenal looked their old self - confident and comfortable. While they didn't put the game to bed until the second half, they remained patient and executed with precision.
Robin Van Persie was the story of the day with his 99th and 100th goal for the Gunners. Alex Song's goal wasn't too shabby. Theo Walcott also deserves some mention though he could have finished a couple of saved chances better.
Owen Coyle's job may be in jeopardy after yet another loss.
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 FULHAM 0
Nothing to write home about. No one from this game will be making the team of the week, that's for sure.
MANCHESTER CITY 2 EVERTON 0
David Moyes came to Etihad Stadium with a simple plan - stop David Silva and walk away with a point. His plan worked for 67 minutes until it collapsed like a pack of cards with Mario Balotelli's goal. Silva eventually caused havoc, setting up James Milner for the killer blow second goal.
Moyes 'pack the bus' and 'play with no strikers' techniques don't work for me. As a Liverpool fan, I'm hoping he plays the same tactics in next week's Merseyside derby.
Match Day 6: Stoke 1 Manchester United 1 - Stoke switches Champion's gear to neutral
The Britannia Stadium, where Stoke City ply their trade is becoming quite to nightmare for teams. Top teams like Chelsea and Liverpool, have found Stoke's backyard to be a handful, with the latter losing all three points in a game Stoke defended like warriors.
They've do it again today. Wrestling with the defending champions Manchester United, Stoke City responded positively after going down to a first half goal. Their persistence paid off when new signing Peter Crouch rose to nod home a corner kick midway through the second half.
Crouch could have put the game to bed a few minutes later when he was denied by the active 20 year United goalkeeper, David De Gea from 6 yards out. De Gea's heroics was the difference in a game that could have recorded Man United's first loss of the season.
United fans would argue that with injuries to Rooney and Chicharito (in the first half), it wasn't the same. I disagree. It doesn't matter who you put in front of Stoke at the Britannia, you are in for a fight.
That's why I strongly believe they have what it takes to win the Europa Cup.
They've do it again today. Wrestling with the defending champions Manchester United, Stoke City responded positively after going down to a first half goal. Their persistence paid off when new signing Peter Crouch rose to nod home a corner kick midway through the second half.
Crouch could have put the game to bed a few minutes later when he was denied by the active 20 year United goalkeeper, David De Gea from 6 yards out. De Gea's heroics was the difference in a game that could have recorded Man United's first loss of the season.
United fans would argue that with injuries to Rooney and Chicharito (in the first half), it wasn't the same. I disagree. It doesn't matter who you put in front of Stoke at the Britannia, you are in for a fight.
That's why I strongly believe they have what it takes to win the Europa Cup.
Match Day 6: Tribute to Robin Van Persie
I'm sure I've raised eyebrows with the dedication of this blog to Robin Van Persie, an Arsenal player. My love for Liverpool Football Club is well documented, but one also has to acknowledge when players accomplish rare milestones regardless of colors.
Back to RVP. So what's the big deal about scoring 100 goals for a club one may ask? Not that many have accomplished this land mark. Van Persie is only the third Dutchman to cross the century mark behind Dennis Bergkamp (his predecessor at Arsenal) and Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Compared to other legends of the goal scoring act such as Didier Drogba (150 goals in 7 years for Chelsea) and Christiano Ronaldo (118 goals in 5 years for Man United before departing for Real Madrid), RVP's record in 7 years seems a little delayed. However when you consider RVP's challenges with injuries over those years, he's do quite well to soldier on.
Besides, there are no guarantees that all top strikers will get to this mile stone in 7 years. Fernando Torres couldn't do it at Atletico Madrid. In 7 years, he scored 91 goals compared to a staggering 81 goals in 4 years with Liverpool. Since then, he has scored 3 goals in 25 appearances for Chelsea, bring his total tally to 84 goals in 5 years.
RVP has been consistent through the years and completely deserves his new status as Arsenal's captain and talisman.
We dedicate this week's blog to Robin Van Persie. Well deserved!
Back to RVP. So what's the big deal about scoring 100 goals for a club one may ask? Not that many have accomplished this land mark. Van Persie is only the third Dutchman to cross the century mark behind Dennis Bergkamp (his predecessor at Arsenal) and Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Compared to other legends of the goal scoring act such as Didier Drogba (150 goals in 7 years for Chelsea) and Christiano Ronaldo (118 goals in 5 years for Man United before departing for Real Madrid), RVP's record in 7 years seems a little delayed. However when you consider RVP's challenges with injuries over those years, he's do quite well to soldier on.
Besides, there are no guarantees that all top strikers will get to this mile stone in 7 years. Fernando Torres couldn't do it at Atletico Madrid. In 7 years, he scored 91 goals compared to a staggering 81 goals in 4 years with Liverpool. Since then, he has scored 3 goals in 25 appearances for Chelsea, bring his total tally to 84 goals in 5 years.
RVP has been consistent through the years and completely deserves his new status as Arsenal's captain and talisman.
We dedicate this week's blog to Robin Van Persie. Well deserved!
Match Day 6: Wigan 1 Tottenham 2 - Gareth Bale is a red card minting machine
Harry Redknapp has found a new weapon to win games for Tottenham hotspurs.
Very simple - get the ball to Gareth Bale on the wings and watch your opponents pick up careless yellow cards in the first half as they deal with the Welshman's pace. Keep feeding him down the flanks and you are bound to have one or two opponents sent off in the second half. Once gone, Adebayor can go to work on a depleted defense. Easy as 1-2-3 points.
Wigan's Gohouri should have watched the tapes from last week's encounter where Liverpool players were being sent off before trying to stop Bale. Not that it would have helped avoid the inevitable, but he would have felt it was normal to be sent off while marking Bale.
Look at the positive side. He gets an early shower and a vacation day next weekend while serving his suspension. His Manager won't quite see it that way, considering they lost 1-2 at home.
Very simple - get the ball to Gareth Bale on the wings and watch your opponents pick up careless yellow cards in the first half as they deal with the Welshman's pace. Keep feeding him down the flanks and you are bound to have one or two opponents sent off in the second half. Once gone, Adebayor can go to work on a depleted defense. Easy as 1-2-3 points.
Wigan's Gohouri should have watched the tapes from last week's encounter where Liverpool players were being sent off before trying to stop Bale. Not that it would have helped avoid the inevitable, but he would have felt it was normal to be sent off while marking Bale.
Look at the positive side. He gets an early shower and a vacation day next weekend while serving his suspension. His Manager won't quite see it that way, considering they lost 1-2 at home.
Match Day 6: Who needs strikers? Man City 2 Everton 0
Last week against Wigan, David Moyes fielded an Everton starting eleven that featured no strikers. Everton prevailed in that game 3-1. A nice piece of work considering Moyes sold all but one of his strikers on transfer deadline day.
Interestingly, the sole surviving striker, 33 year old Louis Saha did not feature in the game against Wigan. He was not considered good enough to make the bench on a team that had no strikers. Nonetheless, David Moyes was considered a hero in that game at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
Not so much today against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Once again, Moyes loaded the team with defenders and midfielders against the expensively assembled Manchester City. Tim Cahill and Felliani looked ridiculous up front, defending a lot more than attacking. While it took 68 minutes for Mario Balotelli to break the deadlock for Man City, Everton were largely disappointing in their defensive approach to the game.
Miraculously, Louis Saha was considered good enough today to come in as a second half substitute, giving the team the little spark they needed to go forward. However, it wasn't enough as the Manchester City goal opened up the game. It was only a matter of time before before James Milner killed off the game with the second goal.
Tim Cahill is an excellent midfielder with a good goal scoring record. Since David Moyes moved him into the striking role late last season, Tim's not scored. Moyes is on the verge of making his best midfielder his worst striker in the club history.
My message to David Moyes is simple: There's a reason why strikers are useful to the game. They strike for gaol, hence the name 'striker'. Tim is not a striker. Stop messing up his legacy!
Interestingly, the sole surviving striker, 33 year old Louis Saha did not feature in the game against Wigan. He was not considered good enough to make the bench on a team that had no strikers. Nonetheless, David Moyes was considered a hero in that game at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
Not so much today against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Once again, Moyes loaded the team with defenders and midfielders against the expensively assembled Manchester City. Tim Cahill and Felliani looked ridiculous up front, defending a lot more than attacking. While it took 68 minutes for Mario Balotelli to break the deadlock for Man City, Everton were largely disappointing in their defensive approach to the game.
Miraculously, Louis Saha was considered good enough today to come in as a second half substitute, giving the team the little spark they needed to go forward. However, it wasn't enough as the Manchester City goal opened up the game. It was only a matter of time before before James Milner killed off the game with the second goal.
Tim Cahill is an excellent midfielder with a good goal scoring record. Since David Moyes moved him into the striking role late last season, Tim's not scored. Moyes is on the verge of making his best midfielder his worst striker in the club history.
My message to David Moyes is simple: There's a reason why strikers are useful to the game. They strike for gaol, hence the name 'striker'. Tim is not a striker. Stop messing up his legacy!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Match Day 5: Arsenal and Liverpool still not good enough
For the past 6 years, Arsenal and Liverpool have played the traditional role of 'Special Escorts' to the Kings - Manchester United and Chelsea.
Arsenal more so than Liverpool have been in the top four since their last title in so many years. Liverpool have fallen off in the last couple of years and don't appear to be getting back to their traditional escort role anytime soon.
For the first time, it appears that Arsenal is set to also surrender that role to the 'new escorts' Manchester City, and to a certain extent Tottenham. The only difference is while Tottenham will be only too happy to follow the leaders to a fourth place finish, Manchester City appears to be changing the dimension of the challenge this year. They are bent on transforming Chelsea into the escort team this season. City rivals, Manchester United may help them further if they beat Chelsea at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Back to Liverpool. Liverpool's display at White Hart Lane in a 4-0 drubbing was an absolute disgrace. Talk about the wheels coming off in the first 10 minutes of the game. The game was subsequently over after just 28 minutes, when Charlie Adam decided to go for an early shower. By the 65th minute, and down to nine men, the Reds were begging to be put out of their misery. Ironically, it was the ex-Arsenal man who obliged them by punishing them with two goals on the afternoon. Liverpool will be lucky to better their 6th position finish this season, if they don't win away from home.
And now to Arsenal, who lost 4-3 to Blackburn. What happened to defending? The Gunners have had this problem for the last five years. No one has ever questioned their attacking powers and ability to score. They just don't seem to want to address the problem at the back. I wonder if it crossed Wenger's mind that he had passed on Gary Cahill (not that he's doing particularly well with Bolton shipping goals), Scott Dann and Samba. It certainly crossed their fans minds, because they are all wondering why they have to put up with Wenger for another year.
Such is life in the EPL.
Arsenal more so than Liverpool have been in the top four since their last title in so many years. Liverpool have fallen off in the last couple of years and don't appear to be getting back to their traditional escort role anytime soon.
For the first time, it appears that Arsenal is set to also surrender that role to the 'new escorts' Manchester City, and to a certain extent Tottenham. The only difference is while Tottenham will be only too happy to follow the leaders to a fourth place finish, Manchester City appears to be changing the dimension of the challenge this year. They are bent on transforming Chelsea into the escort team this season. City rivals, Manchester United may help them further if they beat Chelsea at Old Trafford this afternoon.
Back to Liverpool. Liverpool's display at White Hart Lane in a 4-0 drubbing was an absolute disgrace. Talk about the wheels coming off in the first 10 minutes of the game. The game was subsequently over after just 28 minutes, when Charlie Adam decided to go for an early shower. By the 65th minute, and down to nine men, the Reds were begging to be put out of their misery. Ironically, it was the ex-Arsenal man who obliged them by punishing them with two goals on the afternoon. Liverpool will be lucky to better their 6th position finish this season, if they don't win away from home.
And now to Arsenal, who lost 4-3 to Blackburn. What happened to defending? The Gunners have had this problem for the last five years. No one has ever questioned their attacking powers and ability to score. They just don't seem to want to address the problem at the back. I wonder if it crossed Wenger's mind that he had passed on Gary Cahill (not that he's doing particularly well with Bolton shipping goals), Scott Dann and Samba. It certainly crossed their fans minds, because they are all wondering why they have to put up with Wenger for another year.
Such is life in the EPL.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Match Day 5: Promoted Teams Making Statement
I don't know this for a fact, but this may be the first time in a long time all three promoted teams in the Premiership came away with maximum points on the same day.
Queen park Rangers, Norwich City and Swansea all recorded hard earned victories at the expense of 'veteran' Premiership teams.
QPR playing with new club signings Joey Barton and Shaun Wright Philips pulled off a very impressive victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux Stadium. Goals from Joey Barton, Faurlin and DJ Campbell capped a very good outing for the Premier League debutants. What was most impressive was QPR's dominating performance - 59% possession; 12 shots on goal vs. 6 shots by the home side; 8 corner kicks vs. 4 kicks by Wolves.
Norwich City also recorded an away victory at the Reebok Stadium, ensuring that Owen Coyle's 'bad weather' continued (refer to previous post - WANDERERS STRUCK BY MANCHESTER BOLT). Norwich City Canaries emerged 2-1 winners with persistent pressure in the first half of a very balanced match. While pundits may argue that a first half stoppage time red card shown to Ivan Klasnic contributed to handing Norwich their first victory in the Premiership, the Canaries deserved to take maximum points.
Swansea's frustrations at not getting their first goal at the Emirates Stadium last week, was quickly erased with an emphatic 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Interestingly, while Swansea had the majority of ball possession (56%), it was West Brom who dominated in pressure and shots on goal. Swansea will take scoring their first three Premiership goals and three points over being the better side on the day.
All three clubs have contributed this week to what makes the English Premier League the most competitive and exciting league in the world.
Queen park Rangers, Norwich City and Swansea all recorded hard earned victories at the expense of 'veteran' Premiership teams.
QPR playing with new club signings Joey Barton and Shaun Wright Philips pulled off a very impressive victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux Stadium. Goals from Joey Barton, Faurlin and DJ Campbell capped a very good outing for the Premier League debutants. What was most impressive was QPR's dominating performance - 59% possession; 12 shots on goal vs. 6 shots by the home side; 8 corner kicks vs. 4 kicks by Wolves.
Norwich City also recorded an away victory at the Reebok Stadium, ensuring that Owen Coyle's 'bad weather' continued (refer to previous post - WANDERERS STRUCK BY MANCHESTER BOLT). Norwich City Canaries emerged 2-1 winners with persistent pressure in the first half of a very balanced match. While pundits may argue that a first half stoppage time red card shown to Ivan Klasnic contributed to handing Norwich their first victory in the Premiership, the Canaries deserved to take maximum points.
Swansea's frustrations at not getting their first goal at the Emirates Stadium last week, was quickly erased with an emphatic 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Interestingly, while Swansea had the majority of ball possession (56%), it was West Brom who dominated in pressure and shots on goal. Swansea will take scoring their first three Premiership goals and three points over being the better side on the day.
All three clubs have contributed this week to what makes the English Premier League the most competitive and exciting league in the world.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
TORRES IS IN TROUBLE
I'm not sure how many people noticed, but Fernando Torres did not make the Spanish bench in their Euro qualifier earlier in the week.
Today, he watched from the bench as Daniel Sturridge stole the show. We can't keep blaming his performance on the Liverpool voodoo that followed him and Benayoun to Chelsea. Raul Merieles has succeeded in killing off those silly beliefs in only one game with Chelsea.
I honestly thought that he lost his powers when he cut his long hair and washed off the blond dye at Liverpool. But his hair has grown back since then, and the blond color is gradually returning (he must have found the dye as he was unpacking his stuff from Liverpool). What is the problem?
Whatever the answer is, I continue to root for him as a fan of what he brought to Liverpool. I would like to see him smile again. He has only done so once in nine months at Chelsea.
Wake up Nando, before you are sent on loan to West Brom, to be reunited with Roy Hodgson!
Today, he watched from the bench as Daniel Sturridge stole the show. We can't keep blaming his performance on the Liverpool voodoo that followed him and Benayoun to Chelsea. Raul Merieles has succeeded in killing off those silly beliefs in only one game with Chelsea.
I honestly thought that he lost his powers when he cut his long hair and washed off the blond dye at Liverpool. But his hair has grown back since then, and the blond color is gradually returning (he must have found the dye as he was unpacking his stuff from Liverpool). What is the problem?
Whatever the answer is, I continue to root for him as a fan of what he brought to Liverpool. I would like to see him smile again. He has only done so once in nine months at Chelsea.
Wake up Nando, before you are sent on loan to West Brom, to be reunited with Roy Hodgson!
Match Day 4 Tidbits
ARTETA WEARS THE SHIRT WELL
While Arsenal fans went home today with mixed feelings of their team's performance against Swansea, they can be rest assured about one thing - Mikel Arteta was a good acquisition.
Watching the game today, it was good to see some level of control in the middle for the Gunners. While I can see why some fans may be skeptical with the slow pace of build up due to Arteta's presence, it provides a needed security against counter attacks like the ones that caught the Gunners napping at Old Trafford.
He certainly wore shirt well, and will bring stability and consistency to the Arsenal midfield. BTW - his skills are not the only thing he brings to London. Checkout our Eye Candy of the week, Lorena Bernal (the beauty pictured in the bottom right corner of the blog page). She will be missed on the Merseyside!
THE RETURN OF ADE
Glad to see Emmanuel Adebayor back in the Premiership with Tottenham, and picking up from where he stopped with Man City. The goal Gladiator notched his first goal of the season in his Club debut for Tottenham.
Bad news for Liverpool. They will be facing a very hungry Adebayor when they visit White Hart Lane on Sunday.
WHAT IS IN THE MANCHESTER WATER?
So we predicted it would be a Manchester affair before the season started, but this is ridiculous. Both Manchester teams are determined to turn this league into another La Liga or Scottish Premier League
Much like their Spanish counterparts FC Barcalona and Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City appear to be playing in a two-team league. One would argue that Chelsea is also looking like a contender, but they are not dispatching opponents as easily as United and City are.
Five years from now, will we be in the same boat as the Scottish teams? Will we be watching Celtics and Rangers take all the trophies year after year?
I hope not. I just invested in some Liverpool apparels this season. I expect a return on my investment in the form of a trophy within five years. To be honest, the way it is looking this year, I better consider buying a Barca or Celtics jersey as back up.
Darn these Manchester teams!
BACK TO REALITY FOR LIVERPOOL
Yes, I saved the last word for my beloved team. I don't have much to say about their performance today at the Britannia Stadium against Stoke City. It is what it is. Forget about the Referee no-calls and bad calls. If the Reds cannot beat the likes of Stoke at the Britannia (which they have not done since 2000), they are going nowhere.
I know everyone's saying Stoke are tough because Chelsea came away with a single point and no goals on opening day. The question we should all ask ourselves is this: If Manchester United and Manchester City came to the Britannia, what would be the result. Only a couple of years back, the Reebok Stadium was one of the hardest places to win. Man United and Man City have already erased that theory this season.
Liverpool must win such games, and the game next week at Tottenham, if they want to have a legitimate say in the top four this season. Arsenal and Tottenham are closing in.
While Arsenal fans went home today with mixed feelings of their team's performance against Swansea, they can be rest assured about one thing - Mikel Arteta was a good acquisition.
Watching the game today, it was good to see some level of control in the middle for the Gunners. While I can see why some fans may be skeptical with the slow pace of build up due to Arteta's presence, it provides a needed security against counter attacks like the ones that caught the Gunners napping at Old Trafford.
He certainly wore shirt well, and will bring stability and consistency to the Arsenal midfield. BTW - his skills are not the only thing he brings to London. Checkout our Eye Candy of the week, Lorena Bernal (the beauty pictured in the bottom right corner of the blog page). She will be missed on the Merseyside!
THE RETURN OF ADE
Glad to see Emmanuel Adebayor back in the Premiership with Tottenham, and picking up from where he stopped with Man City. The goal Gladiator notched his first goal of the season in his Club debut for Tottenham.
Bad news for Liverpool. They will be facing a very hungry Adebayor when they visit White Hart Lane on Sunday.
WHAT IS IN THE MANCHESTER WATER?
So we predicted it would be a Manchester affair before the season started, but this is ridiculous. Both Manchester teams are determined to turn this league into another La Liga or Scottish Premier League
Much like their Spanish counterparts FC Barcalona and Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City appear to be playing in a two-team league. One would argue that Chelsea is also looking like a contender, but they are not dispatching opponents as easily as United and City are.
Five years from now, will we be in the same boat as the Scottish teams? Will we be watching Celtics and Rangers take all the trophies year after year?
I hope not. I just invested in some Liverpool apparels this season. I expect a return on my investment in the form of a trophy within five years. To be honest, the way it is looking this year, I better consider buying a Barca or Celtics jersey as back up.
Darn these Manchester teams!
BACK TO REALITY FOR LIVERPOOL
Yes, I saved the last word for my beloved team. I don't have much to say about their performance today at the Britannia Stadium against Stoke City. It is what it is. Forget about the Referee no-calls and bad calls. If the Reds cannot beat the likes of Stoke at the Britannia (which they have not done since 2000), they are going nowhere.
I know everyone's saying Stoke are tough because Chelsea came away with a single point and no goals on opening day. The question we should all ask ourselves is this: If Manchester United and Manchester City came to the Britannia, what would be the result. Only a couple of years back, the Reebok Stadium was one of the hardest places to win. Man United and Man City have already erased that theory this season.
Liverpool must win such games, and the game next week at Tottenham, if they want to have a legitimate say in the top four this season. Arsenal and Tottenham are closing in.
Wanderers Struck by Manchester Bolt: Bolton Wanderers 0 Manchester United 5
As Owen Coyle watched his team file out against the defending champions Manchester United at the Reebok Stadium, he must have sworn softly to himself with the fixture. Whoever drew up the first four games of the Premiership did him no favors.
The first game against Queen Park Rangers on opening day was just what the doctor ordered for Coyle and his men. After a well deserved away performance, which saw his team run away with a 4-0 victory over the Premiership newcomers, Coyle braced himself for the tougher ride - Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Back to back defeats to Man City and Liverpool left Coyle wondering what would be of today's game. Surely, he must have felt they could come away with a point at home. As the game got underway, his captain Kevin Davis made his presence felt by upending Tom Cleverly in the 5th minute with a not so clever (no pun intended) tackle.
The tackle was certainly not the way Coyle had in mind to play, given his preference of moving the ball more smoothly in the post Alladyce/Mergson Bolton era. Before Coyle could process all that, the first sign of 'bad weather' appeared in a Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez goal. The sick feeling of yet another defeat was back.
If Chicharito's goal was Lightening, Thunder came in the form of Wayne Rooney in the 20th minute. Thereafter the sky broke and the 'rains' came down with yet another Rooney goal five minutes later.
Bolton were saved further misery as the half time whistle blew. Knowing Coyle, he probably gave the boys hell for 15 minutes in the dressing room. As play resumed, the 'sky' seem to clear, and perhaps the faint thoughts of a comeback lingered in Coyle's mind.
Lightening struck again in the 59th minute as Hernandez swooped in to clean up a deflected Michael Carrick shot on goal. Bolton responded instantly with Reo-Coker cracking a shot off the United bar. But the 'bad weather' continued for Coyle as he watched Wayne Rooney complete a hat trick in front of a full house at the Reebok Stadium.
Hours after the game, a mentally 'drenched' Owen Coyle is probably still wandering who drew up the Premier League fixtures this season.
Playing at home next week against Premiership new boys, Norwich City should provide his team some respite. I'm sure he would love to see the 'sun' shine for a change vs. another 'rain' of goals on his Club.
The first game against Queen Park Rangers on opening day was just what the doctor ordered for Coyle and his men. After a well deserved away performance, which saw his team run away with a 4-0 victory over the Premiership newcomers, Coyle braced himself for the tougher ride - Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Back to back defeats to Man City and Liverpool left Coyle wondering what would be of today's game. Surely, he must have felt they could come away with a point at home. As the game got underway, his captain Kevin Davis made his presence felt by upending Tom Cleverly in the 5th minute with a not so clever (no pun intended) tackle.
The tackle was certainly not the way Coyle had in mind to play, given his preference of moving the ball more smoothly in the post Alladyce/Mergson Bolton era. Before Coyle could process all that, the first sign of 'bad weather' appeared in a Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez goal. The sick feeling of yet another defeat was back.
If Chicharito's goal was Lightening, Thunder came in the form of Wayne Rooney in the 20th minute. Thereafter the sky broke and the 'rains' came down with yet another Rooney goal five minutes later.
Bolton were saved further misery as the half time whistle blew. Knowing Coyle, he probably gave the boys hell for 15 minutes in the dressing room. As play resumed, the 'sky' seem to clear, and perhaps the faint thoughts of a comeback lingered in Coyle's mind.
Lightening struck again in the 59th minute as Hernandez swooped in to clean up a deflected Michael Carrick shot on goal. Bolton responded instantly with Reo-Coker cracking a shot off the United bar. But the 'bad weather' continued for Coyle as he watched Wayne Rooney complete a hat trick in front of a full house at the Reebok Stadium.
Hours after the game, a mentally 'drenched' Owen Coyle is probably still wandering who drew up the Premier League fixtures this season.
Playing at home next week against Premiership new boys, Norwich City should provide his team some respite. I'm sure he would love to see the 'sun' shine for a change vs. another 'rain' of goals on his Club.
Stoke City can win Europa
While all the buzz has been about the traditional top teams in the Premier League, Stoke City have quietly gone about their business this season unnoticed.
First, they acquired the services of ex-England Internationals Jonathan Woodgate and Matthew Upson, to seal the back. Next, they enlisted the services of Wilson Palacios to provide cover for the midfield, and inject some creativity. The final piece of the puzzle was the signing of Peter Crouch and Cameron Jerome to booster their attacking options.
So why all the reinforcements in an already solid mid-table team? Certainly not survival. They've successfully done that since coming into the Premier League. No, Stoke has other plans. They like their new Euro status so much they are thinking of staying. Not only are they planning to challenge for a top six position in the league, they are also eyeing the Europa Trophy.
You think that's a lofty dream? I don't.
Consider this, in their four league games this season, Stoke City have only conceded a single goal, en route to racking up a eight points in total. Staunch defending against Chelsea in their opening game and a Commando defensive performance against Liverpool today in their 1-0 home victory, are testimonies to their aspirations this season.
I think Stoke City are poised to take Europe by surprise. What do you think?
First, they acquired the services of ex-England Internationals Jonathan Woodgate and Matthew Upson, to seal the back. Next, they enlisted the services of Wilson Palacios to provide cover for the midfield, and inject some creativity. The final piece of the puzzle was the signing of Peter Crouch and Cameron Jerome to booster their attacking options.
So why all the reinforcements in an already solid mid-table team? Certainly not survival. They've successfully done that since coming into the Premier League. No, Stoke has other plans. They like their new Euro status so much they are thinking of staying. Not only are they planning to challenge for a top six position in the league, they are also eyeing the Europa Trophy.
You think that's a lofty dream? I don't.
Consider this, in their four league games this season, Stoke City have only conceded a single goal, en route to racking up a eight points in total. Staunch defending against Chelsea in their opening game and a Commando defensive performance against Liverpool today in their 1-0 home victory, are testimonies to their aspirations this season.
I think Stoke City are poised to take Europe by surprise. What do you think?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
INTERNATIONAL TITBITS
Cup of Nations: Egypt out, Senegal qualify (BBCFOOTBALL.com)
Reigning African champions Egypt cannot qualify for the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations next year.
The Pharaohs are bottom of their group with only two points from five games and were beaten 2-1 by Sierra Leone.
But Senegal have secured their place in the finals with a fine 2-0 win over DR Congo in Dakar.
Elsewhere, Libya claimed an impressive 1-0 win over Mozambique, Malawi and Tunisia drew 0-0 and Cameroon and Ivory Coast both scored 5 goals unanswered.
Read more at -http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14776426.stm
Race on to join Germany at finals (UEFA.com)
Published: Saturday 3 September 2011, 13.00CET
Germany have now qualified and on Tuesday could be joined by holders Spain, Italy and even the Netherlands as UEFA.com examines the state of play in the nine qualifying groups.
UEFA EURO 2012 hosts Poland and Ukraine have now beenjoined by Germany in the finals and by Tuesday night that number could include holders Spain, Italy and even the Netherlands as UEFA.com examines the state of play.
There are two more rounds of matches in October and the nine section winners, plus the runners-up with the best record against the sides placed first, third, fourth and fifth in their pool qualify directly, with the other second-placed teams entering the play-offs. More details, including the procedure for breaking ties, are in the official regulations.
Group A
Germany won the group on Friday by beating Austria 6-2 to continue their flawless record. Turkey's dramatic defeat of Kazakhstan moved them a point ahead of Belgium with a game in hand and six clear of Austria, who have played a match fewer. Turkey can eliminate Austria with a win in Vienna on Tuesday in the last direct game between the three second-place contenders. Austria ideally need to overturn their 2-0 loss in Turkey.
Germany won the group on Friday by beating Austria 6-2 to continue their flawless record. Turkey's dramatic defeat of Kazakhstan moved them a point ahead of Belgium with a game in hand and six clear of Austria, who have played a match fewer. Turkey can eliminate Austria with a win in Vienna on Tuesday in the last direct game between the three second-place contenders. Austria ideally need to overturn their 2-0 loss in Turkey.
Group B
With three games left, Russia have moved two points ahead of the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia. Armenia's 3-0 win in Andorra lifted them to within three points of second and they go to Slovakia on Tuesday when Russia welcome Ireland. The key match in October matches Slovakia with Russia in Zilina.
With three games left, Russia have moved two points ahead of the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia. Armenia's 3-0 win in Andorra lifted them to within three points of second and they go to Slovakia on Tuesday when Russia welcome Ireland. The key match in October matches Slovakia with Russia in Zilina.
Group C
Friday's games took Italy eight points clear of Slovenia. In fact, only third-placed Serbia, level with Slovenia and holding a game in hand, can catch Italy. Thus the Azzurri will qualify with a home win against Slovenia on Tuesday or if Serbia do not beat the Faroe Islands. The race for second is tighter with midweek opponents Estonia and Northern Ireland, who like Serbia have a game in hand, one and two points behind respectively.
Friday's games took Italy eight points clear of Slovenia. In fact, only third-placed Serbia, level with Slovenia and holding a game in hand, can catch Italy. Thus the Azzurri will qualify with a home win against Slovenia on Tuesday or if Serbia do not beat the Faroe Islands. The race for second is tighter with midweek opponents Estonia and Northern Ireland, who like Serbia have a game in hand, one and two points behind respectively.
Group D
France have a three-point lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina, who aim to repeat their Friday win against Belarus in Tuesday's Sarajevo rematch. Romania are five points behind France, who they welcome in midweek. Albania, five points off second, go to Luxembourg. The group cannot be decided this week as France must still play Bosnia and Herzegovina though if Les Bleus win on Tuesday, Romania and Belarus cannot catch them.
France have a three-point lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina, who aim to repeat their Friday win against Belarus in Tuesday's Sarajevo rematch. Romania are five points behind France, who they welcome in midweek. Albania, five points off second, go to Luxembourg. The group cannot be decided this week as France must still play Bosnia and Herzegovina though if Les Bleus win on Tuesday, Romania and Belarus cannot catch them.
Group E
The Netherlands have a perfect 21 points and after Sweden's 2-1 loss in Hungary, both teams now trail the leaders by six. The Netherlands go to Finland on Tuesday and will qualify if they pick up more points than Sweden do in San Marino, with the top two to play in Solna next month. Hungary, who have played a game more and have an inferior head-to-head with Sweden, visit Moldova knowing defeat could end their hopes.
The Netherlands have a perfect 21 points and after Sweden's 2-1 loss in Hungary, both teams now trail the leaders by six. The Netherlands go to Finland on Tuesday and will qualify if they pick up more points than Sweden do in San Marino, with the top two to play in Solna next month. Hungary, who have played a game more and have an inferior head-to-head with Sweden, visit Moldova knowing defeat could end their hopes.
Group F
Greece won 1-0 in Israel and their only rivals now look like Croatia, 3-1 victors in Malta and only a point behind. Greece visit Latvia on Tuesday when Croatia welcome Israel, three points off second having played a game extra.
Greece won 1-0 in Israel and their only rivals now look like Croatia, 3-1 victors in Malta and only a point behind. Greece visit Latvia on Tuesday when Croatia welcome Israel, three points off second having played a game extra.
Group G
England have pulled three points clear and if they beat Wales on Tuesday they will know a 7 October draw away at second-placed Montenegro would take them to the finals. Switzerland will be within three points of Montenegro if they beat Bulgaria in midweek.
England have pulled three points clear and if they beat Wales on Tuesday they will know a 7 October draw away at second-placed Montenegro would take them to the finals. Switzerland will be within three points of Montenegro if they beat Bulgaria in midweek.
Group H
Portugal and Norway both won on Friday and are three points clear of Denmark, who did not play and thus have a game in hand. On Tuesday Denmark play Norway while it is Portugal's turn to sit the night out, though they must still visit Copenhagen in October.
Portugal and Norway both won on Friday and are three points clear of Denmark, who did not play and thus have a game in hand. On Tuesday Denmark play Norway while it is Portugal's turn to sit the night out, though they must still visit Copenhagen in October.
Group I
After the Czech Republic's late draw against Scotland on Saturday, Spain can qualify with victory against bottom-placed Liechtenstein on Tuesday. The Czechs remain second and five points ahead of Scotland, whose game in hand comes at home to Lithuania – third and level on points with their hosts – in midweek.
After the Czech Republic's late draw against Scotland on Saturday, Spain can qualify with victory against bottom-placed Liechtenstein on Tuesday. The Czechs remain second and five points ahead of Scotland, whose game in hand comes at home to Lithuania – third and level on points with their hosts – in midweek.
AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS QUALIFYING MATCHES (BBC FOOTBALL)
Sunday's matches:
Comoros v Zambia 1-2 result
Madagascar v Nigeria 0-2 result
Zimbabwe v Liberia 3-0 result
Burundi v Benin 1-1 result
Central African Republic v Morocco 0-0 result
Niger v South Africa 2-1 result
Congo Brazzaville v Sudan 0-1 result
Angola v Uganda 2-0 result
Togo v Botswana 1-0 result
Guinea v Ethiopia 1-0
Madagascar v Nigeria 0-2 result
Zimbabwe v Liberia 3-0 result
Burundi v Benin 1-1 result
Central African Republic v Morocco 0-0 result
Niger v South Africa 2-1 result
Congo Brazzaville v Sudan 0-1 result
Angola v Uganda 2-0 result
Togo v Botswana 1-0 result
Guinea v Ethiopia 1-0
Saturday's matches:
Malawi v Tunisia 0-0 result
Tanzania v Algeria 1-1 result
Kenya v Guinea Bissau 2-1 result
Rwanda v Ivory Coast 0-5 result
Namibia v the Gambia 1-0 result
Cameroon v Mauritius 5-0 result
Libya v Mozambique 1-0 result
Sierra Leone v Egypt 2-1 result
Mali v Cape Verde 3-0 result
Senegal v DR Congo 2-0 result
Tanzania v Algeria 1-1 result
Kenya v Guinea Bissau 2-1 result
Rwanda v Ivory Coast 0-5 result
Namibia v the Gambia 1-0 result
Cameroon v Mauritius 5-0 result
Libya v Mozambique 1-0 result
Sierra Leone v Egypt 2-1 result
Mali v Cape Verde 3-0 result
Senegal v DR Congo 2-0 result
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE DEADLINE DAY TRANSFER LIST
Mikel Arteta [Everton - Arsenal] £10m
Jermaine Beckford [Everton - Leicester] £3m
Craig Bellamy [Manchester City - Liverpool] Undisclosed
Yossi Benayoun [Chelsea - Arsenal] Loan
Nicklas Bendtner [Arsenal - Sunderland] Loan
David Bentley [Tottenham - West Ham] Loan
Joel Campbell [Arsenal - Lorient] Loan
Joe Cole [Liverpool - Lille] Loan
Peter Crouch [Tottenham - Stoke] £10m
Scott Dann [Birmingham - Blackburn] Undisclosed
Ulises Davila [Chelsea - Vitesse Arnhem] Loan
Guy Demel [Hamburg - West Ham] Undisclosed
Royston Drenthe [Real Madrid - Everton] Loan
Shane Duffy [Everton - Scunthorpe] Loan
Anton Ferdinand [Sunderland - QPR] Undisclosed
Max Gradel [Leeds - St Etienne] Undisclosed
Zdenek Grygera [unattached - Fulham]
Owen Hargreaves [unattached - Manchester City]
Alan Hutton [Tottenham - Aston Villa] Undisclosed
Pablo Ibanez [West Brom - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Jermaine Jenas [Tottenham - Aston Villa] Loan
Cameron Jerome [Birmingham - Stoke] Undisclosed
Gael Kakuta [Chelsea - Bolton] Loan
Henri Lansbury [Arsenal - West Ham] Loan
Shaun Maloney [Celtic - Wigan] £1m
Raul Meireles [Liverpool - Chelsea] Undisclosed
Per Mertesacker [Werder Bremen - Arsenal] Undisclosed
David Ngog [Liverpool - Bolton] Undisclosed
Wilson Palacios [Tottenham - Stoke] Undisclosed
Scott Parker [West Ham - Tottenham] £5.5m
Christian Poulsen [Liverpool - Evian] Undisclosed
Bryan Ruiz [Twente - Fulham] £10.6m
Orlando Sa [unattached - Fulham]
Andre Santos [Fenerbahce - Arsenal] £6.2m
Junior Stanislas [West Ham - Burnley] Undisclosed
Denis Stracqualursi [Tigre - Everton] Loan
Gilles Sunu [Arsenal - Lorient] Undisclosed
Patrick Van Aanholt [Chelsea - Wigan] Loan
Shaun Wright-Phillips [Manchester City - QPR] Undisclosed
Yakubu [Everton - Blackburn] Undisclosed
Jermaine Beckford [Everton - Leicester] £3m
Craig Bellamy [Manchester City - Liverpool] Undisclosed
Yossi Benayoun [Chelsea - Arsenal] Loan
Nicklas Bendtner [Arsenal - Sunderland] Loan
David Bentley [Tottenham - West Ham] Loan
Joel Campbell [Arsenal - Lorient] Loan
Joe Cole [Liverpool - Lille] Loan
Peter Crouch [Tottenham - Stoke] £10m
Scott Dann [Birmingham - Blackburn] Undisclosed
Ulises Davila [Chelsea - Vitesse Arnhem] Loan
Guy Demel [Hamburg - West Ham] Undisclosed
Royston Drenthe [Real Madrid - Everton] Loan
Shane Duffy [Everton - Scunthorpe] Loan
Anton Ferdinand [Sunderland - QPR] Undisclosed
Max Gradel [Leeds - St Etienne] Undisclosed
Zdenek Grygera [unattached - Fulham]
Owen Hargreaves [unattached - Manchester City]
Alan Hutton [Tottenham - Aston Villa] Undisclosed
Pablo Ibanez [West Brom - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Jermaine Jenas [Tottenham - Aston Villa] Loan
Cameron Jerome [Birmingham - Stoke] Undisclosed
Gael Kakuta [Chelsea - Bolton] Loan
Henri Lansbury [Arsenal - West Ham] Loan
Shaun Maloney [Celtic - Wigan] £1m
Raul Meireles [Liverpool - Chelsea] Undisclosed
Per Mertesacker [Werder Bremen - Arsenal] Undisclosed
David Ngog [Liverpool - Bolton] Undisclosed
Wilson Palacios [Tottenham - Stoke] Undisclosed
Scott Parker [West Ham - Tottenham] £5.5m
Christian Poulsen [Liverpool - Evian] Undisclosed
Bryan Ruiz [Twente - Fulham] £10.6m
Orlando Sa [unattached - Fulham]
Andre Santos [Fenerbahce - Arsenal] £6.2m
Junior Stanislas [West Ham - Burnley] Undisclosed
Denis Stracqualursi [Tigre - Everton] Loan
Gilles Sunu [Arsenal - Lorient] Undisclosed
Patrick Van Aanholt [Chelsea - Wigan] Loan
Shaun Wright-Phillips [Manchester City - QPR] Undisclosed
Yakubu [Everton - Blackburn] Undisclosed
David Ball [Peterborough - Rochdale] Loan
Mark Beevers [Sheffield Wednesday - MK Dons] Loan
Ahmed Benali [Manchester City - Rochdale] Loan
Federico Bessone [Leeds - Swansea] Free
Villyan Bijev [California Odyssey - Liverpool] Undisclosed
Villyan Bijev [Liverpool - Fortuna Dusseldorf] Loan
Daniel Bogdanovic [Sheffield United - Blackpool] Undisclosed
Jordan Brown [West Ham - Aldershot] Loan
Shane Byrne [Leicester - Bury] Loan
Aiden Chippendale [Huddersfield - Inverness CT] Loan
Giles Coke [Sheffield Wednesday - Bury] Loan
Paul Currie [Berwick - Hamilton] Undisclosed
David Davis [Wolves - Inverness CT] Loan
Jack Deaman [unattached - Birmingham]
Guy Demel [Hamburg - West Ham] Undisclosed
Jamie Devitt [Hull - Bradford] Loan
Matt Duke [unattached - Bradford]
Badr El Kaddouri [Dynamo Kiev - Celtic] Loan
Wade Elliott [Burnley - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Liam Feeney [Bournemouth - Millwall] Undisclosed
John Fleck [Rangers - Sheffield United] Loan
Jonathan Franks [Middlesbrough - Oxford] Loan
Joe Garner [Nottingham Forest - Watford] Undisclosed
Jamie Griffiths [Ipswich - Plymouth] Loan
John Guidetti [Manchester City - Feyenoord] Loan
Shaun Harrad [Northampton - Bury] Undisclosed
Jos Hooiveld [Celtic - Southampton] Loan
James Hurst [West Brom - Blackpool] Loan
Kyle Hutton [Rangers - Sheffield United] Loan
Pablo Ibanez [West Brom - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Simon King [Gillingham - Plymouth] Loan
Shefki Kuqi [unattached - Oldham]
Andy Little [Rangers - Port Vale] Loan
Ryan Lowe [Bury - Sheffield Wednesday] Undisclosed
Hector Mackie [unattached - Hayes & Yeading]
Cody McDonald [Norwich - Coventry] Undisclosed
Ryan McGivern [Manchester City - Bristol City] Loan
Anthony McNamee [Norwich - MK Dons] Free
Damian Mozika [Bury - Scunthorpe] Undisclosed
Dany N’Guessan [Leicester - Millwall] Undisclosed
Dean Overson [unattached - Bradford]
Alex Revell [Leyton Orient - Rotherham] Undisclosed
Jay Simpson [Hull - Millwall] Loan
Emile Sinclair [Macclesfield - Peterborough] Undisclosed
Darnel Situ [Lens - Swansea] £250,000
Michael Smith [Darlington - Charlton] Undisclosed
Ben Swallow [Bristol Rovers - Bath City] Loan
Callum Tapping [Tottenham - Hearts] Undisclosed
Michael Timlin [Swindon - Southend] Loan
Ben Turner [Coventry - Cardiff] Undisclosed
Martyn Waghorn [Hull - Leicester] Loan
Jed Wallace [Lewes - Portsmouth] Undisclosed
Mark Beevers [Sheffield Wednesday - MK Dons] Loan
Ahmed Benali [Manchester City - Rochdale] Loan
Federico Bessone [Leeds - Swansea] Free
Villyan Bijev [California Odyssey - Liverpool] Undisclosed
Villyan Bijev [Liverpool - Fortuna Dusseldorf] Loan
Daniel Bogdanovic [Sheffield United - Blackpool] Undisclosed
Jordan Brown [West Ham - Aldershot] Loan
Shane Byrne [Leicester - Bury] Loan
Aiden Chippendale [Huddersfield - Inverness CT] Loan
Giles Coke [Sheffield Wednesday - Bury] Loan
Paul Currie [Berwick - Hamilton] Undisclosed
David Davis [Wolves - Inverness CT] Loan
Jack Deaman [unattached - Birmingham]
Guy Demel [Hamburg - West Ham] Undisclosed
Jamie Devitt [Hull - Bradford] Loan
Matt Duke [unattached - Bradford]
Badr El Kaddouri [Dynamo Kiev - Celtic] Loan
Wade Elliott [Burnley - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Liam Feeney [Bournemouth - Millwall] Undisclosed
John Fleck [Rangers - Sheffield United] Loan
Jonathan Franks [Middlesbrough - Oxford] Loan
Joe Garner [Nottingham Forest - Watford] Undisclosed
Jamie Griffiths [Ipswich - Plymouth] Loan
John Guidetti [Manchester City - Feyenoord] Loan
Shaun Harrad [Northampton - Bury] Undisclosed
Jos Hooiveld [Celtic - Southampton] Loan
James Hurst [West Brom - Blackpool] Loan
Kyle Hutton [Rangers - Sheffield United] Loan
Pablo Ibanez [West Brom - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Simon King [Gillingham - Plymouth] Loan
Shefki Kuqi [unattached - Oldham]
Andy Little [Rangers - Port Vale] Loan
Ryan Lowe [Bury - Sheffield Wednesday] Undisclosed
Hector Mackie [unattached - Hayes & Yeading]
Cody McDonald [Norwich - Coventry] Undisclosed
Ryan McGivern [Manchester City - Bristol City] Loan
Anthony McNamee [Norwich - MK Dons] Free
Damian Mozika [Bury - Scunthorpe] Undisclosed
Dany N’Guessan [Leicester - Millwall] Undisclosed
Dean Overson [unattached - Bradford]
Alex Revell [Leyton Orient - Rotherham] Undisclosed
Jay Simpson [Hull - Millwall] Loan
Emile Sinclair [Macclesfield - Peterborough] Undisclosed
Darnel Situ [Lens - Swansea] £250,000
Michael Smith [Darlington - Charlton] Undisclosed
Ben Swallow [Bristol Rovers - Bath City] Loan
Callum Tapping [Tottenham - Hearts] Undisclosed
Michael Timlin [Swindon - Southend] Loan
Ben Turner [Coventry - Cardiff] Undisclosed
Martyn Waghorn [Hull - Leicester] Loan
Jed Wallace [Lewes - Portsmouth] Undisclosed
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