Crystal Palace want permanent deal for Gardner Hull City Championship club Crystal Palace are keen to secure the services of defender Anthony Gardner on a permanent basis. The 29-year old made 26 league appearances for the Eagles after joining on loan from Hull City and assistant manager Lennie Lawrence admits the London club want to [...]
Archive > May 2011
Villa’s Downing looking to build on England recall
Villa’s Downing looking to build on England recall Aston Villa World Cup Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing insists that he is determined to produce his best at international level with England. The 26-year old was a part of the Three Lions 2006 World Cup squad but has been overlooked in the past few years. However, [...]
Swansea boss Rodgers getting set to celebrate
Swansea boss Rodgers getting set to celebrate Swansea City Swansea City are getting set to hold a civic reception for the team that yesterday won promotion to the English Premier League. Celebrations in Wales’ second most populous city are just cranking up with the team about to board a double-decker bus which will travel through [...]
Bin Hammam tells Asia delegates not to boycott FIFA election
Bin Hammam tells Asia delegates not to boycott FIFA election Mohamed Bin Hammam has urged delegates of the Asian Football Confederation not to boycott Wednesday’s FIFA presidency election. The Asian chief was set to run against current incumbent Sepp Blatter for the presidency but withdrew his name from the vote after he was suspended by [...]
Man Utd’s Carrick absent from England training
Man Utd’s Carrick absent from England training Arsenal Fulham Manchester United Tottenham West Ham United Jermain Defoe Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick was the only player absent from England training today ahead of the weekend’s clash with Switzerland. The 29-year old missed the session at Arsenal’s Colney complex because of a knock he picked up [...]
Ex-Everton striker Vaughan: No-brainer to join Norwich
Ex-Everton striker Vaughan: No-brainer to join Norwich Everton Norwich City signing James Vaughan admits it was an easy decision to join the Canaries. The 22-year old has signed a three-year deal to land at Carrow Road from Everton after spending the second half of the recently completed season on loan at Crystal Palace and he [...]
Finn leaves Blackburn after decade-and-a-half
Finn leaves Blackburn after decade-and-a-half Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers managing director Tom Finn has left the club after 15 years of service. The following is a statement released by Blackburn on behalf of Finn: “Whilst sad to be moving on, I believe the time is right for me and the Club. The owners are putting [...]
Millwall waiting to see if Norwich return for Morison
Millwall waiting to see if Norwich return for Morison Steve Morison’s future at Millwall is still clouded as the club waits to see if promoted Norwich City return with another offer. The Canaries have so far made two bids for the Wales international, leading him to hand in a transfer request at the New Den, [...]
Cardiff hoping ex-Villa boss O’Neill isn’t too costly
Cardiff hoping ex-Villa boss O’Neill isn’t too costly Aston Villa Cardiff City Celtic Cardiff City are keen to have Martin O’Neill sitting in their manager’s seat next season but chief executive Gethin Jenkins says the club must first find out if they can afford him. The Bluebirds are without a manager after sacking Dave Jones [...]
Do Not Want: Brooklyn Beckham Dating
Do Not Want: Brooklyn Beckham Dating UPDATE: False alarm! Thanks to trusty fact checking by one of our commenters, Ruby, we’ve come to find that the pre-teen in question is BB Becks’ cousin. Whew – we dodged a bullet on that one fo sho. Still Brooklyn, no dating until you’re 30. Kickette’s rules. In Brooklyn [...]
