Redknapp Wants Nicolas Anelka

LONDON - Tottenham Hotspur coach Harry Redknapp admitted that he was keen to bring in Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka to White Hart Lane at the end of this season.

As reported by The Guardian, Thursday (12/01/2011) Redknapp sought to woo the contract with Chelsea Anelka will expire at the end of this season.

"I always liked him (Anelka). In my opinion, he is a fantastic footballer, "said Redknapp.

"I'm not going to stand here and say," No, never 'if I really want to get it. You will definitely say that I lied and accused, "he continued.

The former Portsmouth coach added he just wanted to get Anelka at the end of this season, not during the January transfer window. Because, right now she still has a player on loan from Manchester City, Emmanuel Adebayor.

In addition, the Spurs did not feel like buying players again in January. Although, some players have said it would go, as Vedran Corluka, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Sebastian Bassong, and Heurelho. Meanwhile, Jermain Defoe is being linked with Queens Park Rangers.

Read More

Macheda Reluctant Return to Serie A

MANCHESTER - Federico Macheda declared that his club, Manchester United intend to lend it to another club in January. However, this 20-year-old player does not want to if he was loaned back to Serie A.

Indeed, last season, while Macheda returned by the coach Sir Alex Ferguson to Italy. He was loaned to the club Sampdoria for half the season. But, he was not too bright in there. Therefore, he did not want to play back at any club in Serie A.

"Loan in January? I do have these opportunities, but very clearly I do not want to go back to Italy, "he explained as quoted Dailymail, Thursday (12.01.11).

"I still want to play in the Premier League, because I really want my future stay at Manchester United," continued the man from Italy.

The 20-year-old player admitted it's been getting a few bids on loan by several clubs in the Premier League. But he is still reluctant to name any clubs who intend to borrow.

"There have been several proposals of offers from clubs in the Premier League, we are studying them and we will determine our choice when the time comes," he said.

Macheda also contributed one goal for the Red Devils on penalties, while his team was defeated 2-1 by Crystal Palace, Thursday (1 / 11) in the event the Carling Cup. With this defeat United failed to follow Chelsea's semifinal.

Read More

Chelsea Fans Determine the fate of Andre Villas Boas

LONDON - Andre Villa Boas's career at Chelsea in the balance after failing to show satisfactory results so far. AVB fate now depends on the mood could be a fan. Although Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich still seems to be trying to give time, but his stance may change if the fans can not wait to see AVB lift the foot from Stamford Bridge.
 Nahasnya, fans are now starting to openly show dislike towards AVB, especially when Drogba Cs disungkurkan Liverpool 0-2 in their own home. It was the third defeat in four matches at home at Stamford Bridge.
 Anxiety supporters Scholari've made Big Phil sacked by Abramovich in 2009, just seven months after it docked at Chelsea headquarters. When it Scholari also can not get fans support.
 This threat may already be aware Villas Boas. After losing 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Villas asks fans to inspire the players at Stamford Bridge.
 "We need the fans behind the camp in this critical situation," he said. This request was again voiced by former coach of FC Porto after bendable Liverpool.
 "You look at Stamford Bridge uneasy when we are playing at home but we need full support, it's the only way to establish the proper atmosphere. We have two heavy parties at home now, we need the fans behind us, "pleaded AVB quoted as saying by the Daily Star, Thursday (12/01/2011).
 Abramovich himself still to be patient but the tone of disappointment clearly perceived the Russian tycoon. "For the Villas-Boas is currently safe," said one adviser Abramovic, but he acknowledged defeat of the City could be a crucial factor determining the future of 34-year coach.
 In Group E Champions League, Chelsea perched on the runner-up. Leaves one game again, the same points with Valencia, 8.Sementara, in the Premier League, Chelsea 10 points adrift of the top standings City. If in the following schedule, Chelsea defeat, and the City achieve full points, then gapnya increasingly wide, 13 points.

Read More

"Do not Ever Cross United from Champions List"

MANCHESTER - Manchester United began to doubt able to win the title at the 20th stage of the Premier League this season. Kedigdayaan rivals Manchester City, making it difficult to predict United to repeat last season's accomplishments-so-champion.

Since the beginning of this season, United are relying on a lot of young players showed inconsistent performance. In some games that acted, scored United's often seen full of teams that on paper they could beat. Call it a 1-0 victory over a weak team like Swansea City and Sunderland, then a 0-0 draw against Newcastle at Old Trafford last weekend.

With this result, Sir Alex Ferguson's squad must now be willing to just perched at number two. United five points adrift of derby rival, Manchester City, which so far still appear consistent and comfortable at the top of the Barclays Premier League standings.

This condition clearly makes many people began to doubt, United's young players will be able to demonstrate maturity and win the championship trophy at the end of the season. However, United's senior midfielder, Michael Carrick does not seem to agree with the theory. Carrick rate, United's chances for the championship is still wide open.

"With United, seems to always be the case that if you lose the maximum points in one or two games, then people will think differently," said Carrick asserts that everyone is always expecting the best from United.

"We've been in this position before. We've reached a bad outcome, even worse than this, "he continued, as quoted by Goal, Thursday (12/01/2011).

"But, experience tells that we must be patient. One could strike us (from the list of champions) if they wish. But, I believe and hope we'll be there (top) at the end of the season, "concluded the midfielder 30 years. (ACF)

Read More

Seedorf: The Champions League Final? Milan Can!

MILAN - In the midst of doubts among the many opportunities related to AC Milan to excel in the European arena, Clarence Seedorf it carries a high optimism. These geeks Rossoneri midfielder believes his team still has enough quality to be successful in the tournament's most elite in the Blue Continent.
Milan is known to fail to record achievements in the Champions League slick, after a champion in 2007 ago. In the last three occasions, the club's best achievement was nicknamed Il Diavolo is only through the quarter-finals. However, in this season Milan's chance to regain its glory.
Despite the defeat of defending champions Barcelona 2-3 in the fifth mathcday, the middle of last week, Milan can still save up for success because it has been assured of qualifying for the round of 16, accompanied Barca. According to Seedorf, his team has experienced significant improvement from previous years. The presence of a number of crucial ammunition like Robinho admitted and Zlatan Ibnrahimovic provide hope for Milan to be at least the party climbed to the top of the Champions League this season.
"Anything can happen in football. We can penetrate up to Champions League final, "said Seedorf cited Football-Italy, Thursday (01/12/2011).
"The team is very motivated (to succeed). Many players on this team has not won the Champions League. So, it's an interesting challenge for us, "continued Seedorf has won three Champions League trophy with three different clubs.
"We played well when dealing with Barcelona, ​​where we successfully demonstrated our strength. I do not think there are many teams who can score goals like we did when your opponent is Barca, "added Seedorf believes Milan are level with Barca.
Milan and Barca are known to have made sure of qualifying for the last 16, although the game still leaves one group stage match. In the last Matchday later, Barca will face Belarus representatives team, BATE Borisov, while Milan come to the headquarters Viktoria Plzen. Milan certainly qualify as runners-up and will face teams that champion status while drawing 16 of the group later.
On this occasion, Seedorf also took time to talk about his future. 35 years old midfielder whose contract expires at the end of this season, admitted he just going to make a decision within five months.
"My future? Everything will be clear in April. But, I do not think too much about it, because my main focus is to find out what we could accomplish in this season, and the final Champions League is our main target, "he concluded.

Read More

United knocked out, Fergie apologizes to fans

MANCHESTER - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was surprised to see his team removed the second division club, Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarterfinal, early this morning. Scottish veteran coach was immediately cast his apology to the fans.
Throughout the United fans was very surprised to see his favorite team at Old Trafford collapse. That makes them disappointed, United was forced to lift a suitcase by a team located one level below them. Had a 1-1 draw in normal time, United must accept the reality failed to qualify for the semifinals, after Glenn Murray's header in the 99th minute, bringing the historic Palace win 2-1.
Ferguson, who in this game do at least 10 changes of the composition of its core players, can not say much. Coach of 69 years can only apologize to the fans and congratulated the successful Palace through four.
"Honestly, I do not know where to start. I apologize to the fans, because this is not the actual appearance of Manchester United, "said Sir Alex after the match.
"I do not want to say anything about the Crystal Palace. I only wish them success and hope that they can advance to the finals because it will be a fantastic thing. Every player they worked very hard to get through to the semis, "continued Ferguson praised the Palace, quoted by the Manchester Evening News, Thursday (12/01/2011).
"Obviously I'm disappointed," he concluded.
Goals kemenenangan Palace Murray scored a free kick after Darren Ambrose exploit in this game is a little offside. Then what is the response to Fergie about this?
"As the game goes into extra-time period, I think we should win. But unfortunately the other said. Problem their winning goal, from my glasses, I think the goal offside, "he added.
"Currently, we do not have benefited from the linesman, but I do not want to take anything from Crystal Palace. They've worked very kerad and they deserve to get this result, "he concluded.

Read More

Secure the club's sixth Big 32 Tickets

LONDON - Europa League preliminary round group still leaves a game before going into the knockout phase. However, six clubs already assured of qualifying for the round of 32. Who are they?
Greek club, PAOK Thesaloniki become one of the clubs that have ensured a place in the last teacher who will use the system. PAOK ensure overthrew ticket passes over the host team at the same time strong, Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane with a thin score 2-1.
Dimitrios Salpingidis and Stefanos Athanasiadis be the main actor behind the success of PAOK winning two goals when the game entered the 13th minute. Despite having to play with 10 players after Konstantinos Stafylidis red card and generate a successful execution penalty Luka Modric in the 37th minute, PAOK successfully maintain the advantage until the game ends.
With this result, PAOK had the right to occupy the top of the standings of Group A, which stood at 11 points, or one point ahead of Rubin Kazan in second place and four points for the Spurs at number three. This means, PAOK was certainly qualify, though in the last game losing to Rubin Kazan.
In addition to PAOK, powerful Spanish club Atletico Madrid are also assured of success to qualify for the last 32. Turkish international striker Arda Turan scored mere puppet, when Atletico come to the headquarters of Glasgow Celtic at Celtic parks, several hours earlier. With the victory 1-0, Atletico entitled topped the standings of Group I, which stood at 10 points, or two points ahead of Udinese and five points clear of Celtic in third place.
In group G, the Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv are also assured of qualifying for the round of 32, although only a 0-0 draw versus Austria Wien. Addition of one digit makes Metalist collecting 11 points, four points ahead of AZ Alkmaar in second place and Vienna at number three with six points.
Vice Sporting Braga Portugal became the first team in Group H which have ensured themselves escaped, after a 1-0 win over Birmingham City. In group B, Standard Liege Belgian representatives also certainly qualify after 2-0 win over Hannover 96. Hannover itself still qualify despite losing. Because, with a collection of eight points, representative German Bundesliga is not likely overtaken two other contenders FC Copenhagen (5 points) and Vorska with only one point.
Europa League round of 32 known to be filled by the 24 teams that ended the preliminary round Group in the first and second. While the remaining eight teams will be filled in the Champions League teams that ended the group phase at number three.
Here are the results of the Europa League Matchday 5:
Group A:Rubin Kazan 4-1 Shamrock RoversTottenham Hotspur 1-2 PAOK
Group B:Standard Liege 2-0 Hannover 96Vorskla 1-1 Copenhagen
Group C:Legia Warszawa 0-3 PSVRapid Bucuresti 1-3 Hapoel Tel Aviv
Group G:Metalist 4-1 Austria WienMalmo FF 0-0 AZ Almaar
Group H:Sporting Braga 1-0 Birmingham CityMaribor 3-4 Club Brugge
Group I:Celtic 0-1 Atletico MadridStade Rennes 0-0 Udinese
Note: Teams in bold have qualified for the last 32

Read More

Liverpool vs Manchester City in Semifinal carling cup

LONDON - Carling Cup semifinal draw was held immediately after the match finished in the quarterfinals held. Draw together two teams Premier League and Championship division team.

Arrested after ousting Manchester United at Old Trafford Crystal Palace, early this morning into the ultimate game in the quarterfinal. A day earlier, three semi-finalist teams have been known. They are Manchester City (beating Arsenal 1-0), Liverpool (beat Chelsea 2-0) and Cardiff City, which eliminated Blackburn Rovers.

In the lottery that was held some time after the party ended United's counter Palace 2-1 to the visitors' victory over an extended time, the opponent gets Palace balanced ie Cardiff City. With this result, one of the team competition England's second caste is certainly reserved a ticket final at Wembley.

It is also common in the draw for the other semi-final match, in which two Premier League clubs will elbow each other to fight a ticket to the finals. Yes, Liverpool and Manchester City will fight in the last four. The first leg will be held at the headquarters of City in January next year.

These results as well as provide opportunities for both teams to show who is better between them. Previously, the City and Liverpool also briefly clashed at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League continued last weekend. In the match, both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Read More

"Will Better with Tibo, Boaz & Gonzales"

JAKARTA - Indonesia Bambang Pamungkas Selection will probably feel better when there is Titus Bonai, Boaz Solossa and Christian Gonzalez in the face LA Galaxy on Wednesday (30/11/2011) night at the Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.

In these games, Indonesia Selection narrowly lost 1-0 to the LA Galaxy goal by Robbie Keane created in the 14th minute. However, the player who is familiarly called bepe is sure, a lot of lessons to be drawn on the field at the friendly match.

"It would be better if there Tibo, Boaz and Christian, but they will play tomorrow (12/01/2011). But, the important thing we can offer resistance, although we lost," bepe said in a press conference after the game on Wednesday (11/30/2011).

"Many things can be learned in the field, especially about the application of tactics in the field. In the future should be developed again, because the sport Indonesia has been lagging behind other countries," he said.

Meanwhile, the captain of the Word Selection Utina Indonesia reveals, he was happy to play with David Beckham cs, he believes, from this friendly match, a lot of lessons that can be taken.

"That was good enough, we could Balance, I am pleased to be able to play with Beckham and his friends, but I prefer to play with his friends in the national team," he said.

Read More