Betting Preview: Argentina v Brazil

September 4th, 2009 by Graham No comments »

One of the biggest football derbies in the world is playing during next weekend and outcome of this match may push Argentina on fifth place. Because of all that hosts decided to play this match at stadium Rosario Centrala, crowd on this stadium is much closer to the field than at some other and intention is too put as much pressure as possible on Brazilian players.

Coaches of these teams are in somewhat similar positions, both had great playing career behind themselves and both were under heavy fire when they were appointed as National Team coaches. Dunga is now in much better position as his team is at first place and very close to South Africa, but there are many of Brazilian fans who still don’t like his defensive style. Maradona started better than Dunga as coach, but he is now in deep troubles. Argentina lost too many points, especially away, and after some humiliating results (1-6 in Bolivia), loss against fierce enemy is the last thing they need. Maradona must solve problem of injuries too, Milito, Veron, Lopez, Burdisso, Guiterrez and Bataglia are questionable for this match. He called some players with big experience as Palermo, but those players didn’t play for National Team for too long if you ask me.
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Pompey Were Close to Administration

September 3rd, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Peter Storrie, Chief Executive of Portsmouth revealed how his club were close to the edge on a BBC Radio 5 show.

The club have now been bought by Sulaiman Al Fahim, but there will need to an injection of cash to get them back to the point they were at under former Manager Harry Redknapp when they won the FA Cup and qualified for UEFA Cup.
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Ashley Cole Signs New Deal

September 2nd, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Ashley Cole has signed a new four year deal. The Chelsea and England defender has had a great start to the season and is a consistent performer in Chelsea line-up.

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Today’s Transfers (September)

September 1st, 2009 by Graham No comments »

It was a busy day with the transfer window closing. The window will remain closed intil 1st Jan 2010.

A full list follows…

Obi Anoruo (Wrexham – Newtown) Loan
Mickael Antoine-Curier (Dundee – Hamilton Academicals)
Adam Barton (Preston – Crawley) Loan
Tal Ben Haim (Manchester City – Portsmouth) Undisclosed
Radanfah Abu Bakr (unattached – Swansea)
Leigh Bromby (Sheffield United – Leeds) Undisclosed
Hameur Bouazza (unattached – Blackpool} Free
Mark Brown (Celtic – Kilmarnock) Loan
Sean Canham (Notts County – Hayes & Yeading)
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Scotland v Macedonia Preview

September 1st, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Scotland face a touch test against Macedonia and then an even tougher one just four days later against Holland.

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Rooney Looks to Lead the Way

August 31st, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Wayne Rooney has the ultimate chance to stamp his authority on English football during the World Cup qualifiers and, fitness willing, the World Cup itself.

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Dalglish out to take `fantastic opportunity’

July 4th, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Returning hero Kenny Dalglish has promised to make the most of his second chance with Liverpool.

Chopra completes Cardiff switch

July 4th, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Cardiff City have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee.

Martinez: No Cattermole concerns

July 4th, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez is not worried about other clubs showing an interest in Lee Cattermole.

Allardyce hands Gallagher a challenge

July 4th, 2009 by Graham No comments »

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has told Paul Gallagher he could still have a future at the club.