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Ashley Cole Models New Chelsea Third Kit
2008-08-08 19:09:00
Adidas are launching the new Chelsea Third Kit less than two weeks in to the new Premier League on the 28th August. The bright yellow kit modeled by defender Ashley Cole incorporates ClimaCool to keep the athletes at their peak by keeping them dry and at a comfortable temperature. The new ForMotion technology uses designs ...
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Football Boots: ADIDAS adiPure
2008-08-07 19:10:00
The ADIDAS Pure boot is a classically styled boot due to launch in time for the start of the new Premier League season on 16th of August. The styling inherits many of the traditional values from the plethora of iconic boots that helped build the adidas brand. The entire upper is made from breathable, light weight ...
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West Ham United Part Company With Freddie Ljungberg
2008-08-06 21:35:00
The hammers have agreed to terminate Freddie Ljungberg with immediate effect, this time last year he was heralded in a £3million move across London from Arsenal. However last season he managed just 25 appearances. The undisclosed terms of the deal have been announced as acceptable for both parties. The 31 year old midfielder can now take ...
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Sorry Rangers Out Of Europe How Come The Scots Cant Compete
2008-08-06 20:32:00
Just two months after appearing in the UEFA Cup final in the City of Manchester Stadium in May. Glasgow Rangers have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Lithuanian side FBK Kaunas, who are part owned by the same man who owns Heart of Midlothian Vladimir Romanov. No doubt there will be chuckles of ...
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Football Boots: ADIDAS Predator Power Swerve
2008-08-06 19:10:00
Its hard to believe that it has been 13 years since the original ADIDAS Predator entered the footballing stage at the World Cup in the USA. The brain child of South African born former Liverpool and Austrailia midfielder Craig Johnson, has evolved through 9 revisions over the years. ADIDAS believe that the latest Predator boot ...
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Puma Celebrates Forty 40 Years Of The King
2008-08-05 19:09:00
Having watched Eusebio score 9 goals during the 1966 World Cup in England, the designers at PUMA decided that he should be the man to help them develop a signature football boot. The process took two years to complete and in 1968 the PUMA King was born. The boot over time would become just as ...
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Football Boots Adidas F50.8 TUNiT
2008-08-04 19:46:00
The ADIDAS TUNiT F50.8 are the latest version of the revolutionary TUNiT boot. When it was originally launched the TUNiT range was the worlds first modular football boot. Allowing you to customise your boots to suit your style of play or the conditions. The boots modular nature would lend itself to Mecchano fans as ...
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Tottenham: Has Ramos Got A Masterplan Or Are His Spurs Falling To Pieces
2008-07-31 17:45:00
After a poor finish in the Premier League Ramos has begun ringing the changes in the Spurs squad, moving on those not in his plans and those that do not want to be at the club. Everyone in football knew that the majority of the transfers would not happen until the European Championships were over. ...
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Nike Total 90 Laser II 2
2008-03-29 16:08:00
The latest boot from Nike which boasts increased accuracy for strikers, and more control over the ball for deadball specialists. The original Laser boot was launched at the beginning of the season and they have been adopted as the boot of choice by amateurs and pros alike. The new boot builds on the foundations of the ...
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Premier League: Bennett Sends Off Mascherano To Ruin United Victory
2008-03-29 14:50:00
Manchester United inched closer to retaining their Premier League title as they cruised to a 3-0 win against a Liverpool side who had only ten men for half the game. Reina Poor Performance Wes Brown put the home side ahead on 34 minutes, when Reina failed to deal with a Wayne Rooney cross. The Spaniard only managed ...
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Mercurial Vapor IV
2008-03-08 14:49:00
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Football Boots are the latest creation from the Nike football boot team. The Nike Mercurial range has been around for 10 years now and this boot has been created to celebrate its success. The likes of Nani, Ronaldo, Drogba and Walcott have all been seen sporting these boots, which Nike have developed ...

G14 Get World Governing Body FIFA To Force Countries To Pay Clubs For Playe
2008-01-17 02:51:00
Why Should Countries Pay Clubs For Players On International Duty Meddling FIFA president Sepp Blatter is intent on leaving a lasting legacy to the wonderful world of football regardless of the effect it will have on the game. This time he has paved the way for the richest clubs in football to get richer still, ...
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World Cup 2010: Qualifying Groups Announced England Draw Croatia Again
2008-01-10 02:53:00
The European qualifying groups for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group One Albania Denmark Hungary Malta Portugal Sweden FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Two Greece Israel Latvia Luxembourg Moldova Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Three Czech Republic Northern Ireland Poland San Marino Slovakia Slovenia FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Four Azerbaijan Finland Germany Liechtenstein Russia Wales FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Five Armenia Belgium Bosnia-Herzegovina Estonia Spain Turkey FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Six Andorra Belarus Croatia England Kazakhstan Ukraine FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Seven Austria Faroe Islands France Lithuania Romania Serbia FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa – European Qualifying Group Eight B...

England: The FA Sack England Manager Steve McClaren
2007-11-23 21:26:00
Steve McClaren???s short reign as manager ended when the FA board unanimously decided that the crushing defeat to Croatia at Wembley in the Euro 2008 qualifier would be his last game in charge. The axe also fell on Terry Venables who will now be free to take up the offer of a position as manager of ...
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Euro 2008: England Crash Out At Hands Of Croatia
2007-11-21 22:59:00
England manager Steve McClaren made some of the boldest decisions in his team selection to play the crucial last qualifying game against Croatia , in a game that England could not afford to lose. Pre Match Press Conference When questioned about the speculation about the team in the pre match press conference McClaren replied that the players ...
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Euro 2008: England KO?d By Russian Sub In Moscow
2007-10-17 18:56:00
England travelled to Russia fearing the effect of the artificial pitch in Moscow , yet insisting it would not be the cause of their downfall should their be one on the day. It would appear that the players and staff were right, the pitch was not a problem. In a game that England dominated their downfall ...
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EURO 2008: Scotland Beat Ukraine 3-1 In Group B
2007-10-14 23:38:00
Onward The Brave Ukraine travelled to Hampden Park looking for a win to keep their slim chances of qualifying for EURO 2008 open, however within ten minutes Scotland were two up - what a dream start that was. Shevchenko was gifted a chance through slack defending in the 24th minute and the game ended 2-1 ...
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Premier League: Ajax Allow Henk Ten Cate To Move To Chelsea
2007-10-09 01:43:00
Dutch side Ajax have given Henk Ten Cate permission to contact Chelsea to discuss the possibility of him joining the coaching staff at Stamford bridge as Avram Grant?s number two. This could unsettle Steve Clarke, although Chelsea will do what they can to help keep some continuity at the club, which could involve him moving ...
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Coca-Cola Championship: Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordan Sacked Peter T
2007-10-08 19:07:00
Crystal Palace have sacked Peter Taylor following their poor start to the season they currently languish at the wrong end of the table. They are 19th in the table with only two wins all season. Palace had begun with the dream start winning 4-1 away at Southampton on the opening day of the season. Jordan Sees ...
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Carling Cup: More Goals From Midfield As Spurs Beat Middlesbrough To Ease T
2007-09-27 00:17:00
Jermain Defoe was back in to the starting eleven replacing Robbie Keane, leaving Paul Robinson deputising as captain. Spurs began brightly, laying siege to the on the Middlesbrough goal. Boro were without new strikers Aliadiere and Mido and looked toothless in attack. Brad Jones In Stoppable Form Spurs were wasteful with gilt-edged opportunities in front of goal, ...
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Carling Cup: Iain Dowies Coventry Dump Manchester United Out Of The Cup As
2007-09-26 23:15:00
For the second year in a row Sir Alex Ferguson?s Manchester United have been put out of the Carling Cup in their first round by lower league opposition. No doubt there will be headlines calling for his head and he will join Jose Mourinho on the English football scrapheap as he has failed to make ...
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Euro 2008: Owen Out Of England Squad For Matches Against Estonia And Russia
2007-09-26 21:20:00
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed every England fans worst fear. England striker Michael Owen needs surgery to repair his most recent injury; which will see him miss the next two Euro 2008 qualifying games against Russia and Estonia . It had been feared that Owen needed to go under the knife for a hernia injury ...
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UEFA CUP: Lee Regrets Campo Omission From Bolton UEFA Cup Squad
2007-09-26 20:43:00
Out of favour Wanderers midfielder Ivan Campo returned to the Reebok stadium on Sunday to rescue a point against a struggling Spurs side. A point that appears to have kept manager Sammy Lee in his job for a while longer. Bolton need all the help they can if like Tottenham they are to turn their season ...
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La Liga: Real Madrid Relish Raul Resurgence
2007-09-24 01:05:00
Three goals in four matches and all goals have been the moments that spurred the turnaround of the matches. Raul’s header against Atletico Madrid in the derby was reminiscent of all those scores of goals that he has been putting his signature on all his life. To prove that that wasn’t simply wasn’t a fluke, ...
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UEFA Cup: Spurs Serve Up Six Goal Feast Against Anorthosis Famagusta To Kic
2007-09-21 02:07:00
Spurs look certain to make the UEFA Cup group stage, as they take a five goal lead in to the away leg in Cyprus. Manager Martin Jol will want this victory I the first European fixture will help to kick start this season in the same manner as it did last year. Kaboul Opens Spurs European ...
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Premier League: Mourinho Quits Chelsea Where Will He Go Next
2007-09-20 02:36:00
There are reports in London that Jose Mourinho has walked out on Chelsea . It would appear that last nights poor performance against Rosenborg was the straw that broke the camels back. The deterioration of the relationship between Mourinho and Abramovich has been well documented over recent months. There will be plenty of managers willing to take ...
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UEFA Champions League: Arsenal Send Sevilla Packing In Three Goal Victory
2007-09-20 01:58:00
Sergio Ramos was given a lesson that could come in useful should he take over from Martin Jol. How to graciously accept defeat at the hands of Arsene Wenger?s Arsenal . Fabregas Forces First Goal For Gunners The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League and they took their form straight from Saturdays victory over local rivals ...
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UEFA Champions League: Rangers Fight Back To Beat Stuttgart At Ibrox
2007-09-20 01:31:00
After suffering an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Hearts at the weekend, the last thing that Rangers needed was the visit of the Bundesliga Champions. Things got worse for Walter Smith?s side as they went a goal down on fifty-six minutes when Gomez put Khedira?s cross past Rangers keeper McGregor. Charlie Adam Puts Gers Back ...
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UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo Scores Header To Give Manchester United Win
2007-09-20 01:03:00
Manchester United visited Portugal knowing that their recent away form in the Premier League has not been of the standard of Champions. Sir Alex Ferguson was given a boost to his squad as England striker Wayne Rooney returned to fitness, news that would also be music to the ears of England manager Steve McClaren. Cristiano Ronaldo ...
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UEFA Champions League: Celtic Suffer Defeat Early Goals In Ukraine
2007-09-19 11:56:00
Gordon Strachan?s Celtic side continued their abysmal run of away form in the Champions League . The Scottish side were unable to transfer their domestic form to the Champions League. The match was effectively over as a contest before it was ten minutes old, after five minutes Brandao put the home side ahead, putting a through ball ...
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