English Premiership Result Update
13 September 2008
Liverpool 2 - 1 Manchester United
Blackburn 0 - 4 Arsenal
Fulham 2 - 1 Bolton
Newcastle 1 - 2 Hull
Portsmouth 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
West Brom 3 - 2 West Ham
Wigan 1 - 1 Sunderland
Manchester City 1 - 3 Chelsea
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13 September 2008
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Southgate and Deco clinch awards
Chelsea star Deco and Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been named the Premier League player and manager of August, respectively.
Deco gave a moment following its impact £ 8m move from Barcelona.
And Southgate's side are currently sixth in the table and a point behind leaders Chelsea after winning two of their three opening League.
This is the first time Southgate has claimed the monthly price since taking over at the Riverside Stadium in 2006.
Boro beat Tottenham and two Stoke City 2-1 at home, but they lost to Liverpool by the same score.
Southgate became the only person other than Stuart Pearce to win both the player and manager of the month prices during their career, after being named player of the month in January 2000, while Aston Villa.
It is also the first to collect the Middlesbrough manager Terry Venables prices since he won in January 2001.
Southgate said: "I think it is a great honour for me, not only for me but for everyone in club football.
"It is an honour I am quite accept on behalf of myself and my staff because what we have achieved so far was a team effort.
"I think the award is to reward the hard work put everyone here during July to prepare for the new season.
"We have a close-knit club and everyone gathered here, and I include players as well.
"There is a good atmosphere around the club at the moment and around the city, and long-May continue."
Deco gave a moment following its impact £ 8m move from Barcelona.
And Southgate's side are currently sixth in the table and a point behind leaders Chelsea after winning two of their three opening League.
This is the first time Southgate has claimed the monthly price since taking over at the Riverside Stadium in 2006.
Boro beat Tottenham and two Stoke City 2-1 at home, but they lost to Liverpool by the same score.
Southgate became the only person other than Stuart Pearce to win both the player and manager of the month prices during their career, after being named player of the month in January 2000, while Aston Villa.
It is also the first to collect the Middlesbrough manager Terry Venables prices since he won in January 2001.
Southgate said: "I think it is a great honour for me, not only for me but for everyone in club football.
"It is an honour I am quite accept on behalf of myself and my staff because what we have achieved so far was a team effort.
"I think the award is to reward the hard work put everyone here during July to prepare for the new season.
"We have a close-knit club and everyone gathered here, and I include players as well.
"There is a good atmosphere around the club at the moment and around the city, and long-May continue."
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Mark Hughes shoots from the hip
Manchester City new manager has indicated very clearly that he is the boss of Manchester City.
He added that when it comes to playing football as well as questions, it will make all the decisions. This, despite the Abu Dhabi United Group resumed. The same will apply for the purchase and sale of players.
Both he and his Brazilian midfielder Robinho welcome tomorrow at Eastlands clash against Chelsea, the club which was supposed to have signed Real Madrid for Robinho.
Winger and former Chelsea player Shaun Wright - Phillips also made his home debut for the club he joined two weeks ago, the London Club.
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Mark Hughes shoots from the hip
Manchester City new manager has indicated very clearly that he is the boss of Manchester City.
He added that when it comes to playing football as well as questions, it will make all the decisions. This, despite the Abu Dhabi United Group resumed. The same will apply for the purchase and sale of players.
Both he and his Brazilian midfielder Robinho welcome tomorrow at Eastlands clash against Chelsea, the club which was supposed to have signed Real Madrid for Robinho.
Winger and former Chelsea player Shaun Wright - Phillips also made his home debut for the club he joined two weeks ago, the London Club.
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Zola set to become Hammers boss
West Ham are set to confirm Gianfranco Zola as their new manager after calling a news conference for later Thursday.
The Italian, who made his name in English football as a striker with the Hammers' London rivals Chelsea, has been reported to have agreed a three-year deal at Upton Park.
Zola is set to succeed Alan Curbishley, who resigned in protest at the Premier League side's transfer policy, and so become West Ham's 12th manager.
Caretaker boss Kevin Keen is set to be in charge for Saturday's match away to West Brom with Zola starting work on Monday.
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Zola set to become Hammers boss
West Ham are set to confirm Gianfranco Zola as their new manager after calling a news conference for later Thursday.
The Italian, who made his name in English football as a striker with the Hammers' London rivals Chelsea, has been reported to have agreed a three-year deal at Upton Park.
Zola is set to succeed Alan Curbishley, who resigned in protest at the Premier League side's transfer policy, and so become West Ham's 12th manager.
Caretaker boss Kevin Keen is set to be in charge for Saturday's match away to West Brom with Zola starting work on Monday.
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Blackburn agree Fowler contract
Blackburn have agreed to sign Robbie Fowler over a period of three months pay-as-you-play deal with the attacker in line to face Arsenal at Ewood Park this weekend.
The former leader of Liverpool, 33, has been training with Rovers since Paul Ince took over as manager in June.
And Blackburn chairman John Williams has revealed an agreement has been agreed, before adding: "We hope that this will be done this week.
"If we move forward on this basis and get registered, if the manager wants him, he would be able to cope with Arsenal."
Fowler, now a free agent after his departure from Cardiff during the summer, is the fourth highest Goalscorer in Premier League history have had two spells at Liverpool and playing for Leeds and Manchester City.
Fowler has also offered a pay-as-you-play contract with Cardiff for this season, but turned down after receiving the good fortune of having a trial at Blackburn.
Epuis last month said he hoped an agreement could be done with the former England international.
"I always said he needs to get his fitness and sharpness and now we are seeing signs of that," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"It is a world-class striker. If he can get himself right he will always score goals at all levels. "
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Blackburn agree Fowler contract
Blackburn have agreed to sign Robbie Fowler over a period of three months pay-as-you-play deal with the attacker in line to face Arsenal at Ewood Park this weekend.
The former leader of Liverpool, 33, has been training with Rovers since Paul Ince took over as manager in June.
And Blackburn chairman John Williams has revealed an agreement has been agreed, before adding: "We hope that this will be done this week.
"If we move forward on this basis and get registered, if the manager wants him, he would be able to cope with Arsenal."
Fowler, now a free agent after his departure from Cardiff during the summer, is the fourth highest Goalscorer in Premier League history have had two spells at Liverpool and playing for Leeds and Manchester City.
Fowler has also offered a pay-as-you-play contract with Cardiff for this season, but turned down after receiving the good fortune of having a trial at Blackburn.
Epuis last month said he hoped an agreement could be done with the former England international.
"I always said he needs to get his fitness and sharpness and now we are seeing signs of that," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"It is a world-class striker. If he can get himself right he will always score goals at all levels. "
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Zola agrees to take West Ham job
West Ham have agreed a period of three years with Gianfranco Zola for Italian club to become the new manager.
The former Chelsea striker, 42, were held talks with the Hammers last week about succeeding Alan Curbishley, along with Roberto Donadoni and John Collins.
But, as revealed by BBC Sport, West Ham has opted for more than Zola former Italy coach and former Hibernian boss, and he should be announced before the weekend.
"Gianfranco was our first choice," a senior club source told the BBC Sport.
"We were very comfortable with the three options that we had - Zola, Donadoni and Collins - but Gianfranco came out on top."
West Ham has interviewed the current Italy under-21 coach last week, while managing director Scott Duxbury then travelled to Rome to talk with him on Sunday.
42 years, is preparing to face Italy on Tuesday in Croatia for the final European qualification In-21 Championship, they need to win or draw to qualify for the tournament in Sweden.
West Ham believe Italian, who has played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2003, has the attributes to be a great success at Upton Park.
"It 'true that he has no experience of managing a club, but he knows the Premier League very well," the source added.
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"His English is very good and I can speak English football with players and inspire them.
"He has a record of young players developing, which is very important for us, and was obviously a world class player.
"Experts players like to have a manager who can respect as a footballer."
And Chelsea and England captain John Terry Zola suggested would one day go to the Blues manager.
"I am sure that one day I'll be back to Chelsea to work with us," said Terry, speaking in Zagreb ahead of England's World Cup qualifying against Croatia.
"He's got a little 'more after the experience of management in Italy-21 side in such a way that would be great for him to get more experience at West Ham and, hopefully, one day Chelsea manager."
The Hammers have moved quickly to take an impressive manager from Curbishley resigned last Wednesday.
Fossero been eager to interview Croatia coach Slaven Bilic, but granted the former West Ham defender because he wanted his country to continue coaching part-time until the end of 'years.
Getafe chief and Michael Laudrup joined Spartak Moscow before the Hammers were able to speak with him.
Collins, who has managed Hibernian, also impressed in interviews, while the former head Donadoni Italy was among the front runners before withdrawing his application on Tuesday.
"I want to thank West Ham for the approach and speak with me," said Donadoni.
"I welcomed the opportunity to speak with such a major Premier League clubs and, of course, the possibility of coming to the English Premier League.
"However, it seems that the board have not yet, after a certain time, reach an agreement and a conclusion that the candidate should be.
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Zola agrees to take West Ham job
West Ham have agreed a period of three years with Gianfranco Zola for Italian club to become the new manager.
The former Chelsea striker, 42, were held talks with the Hammers last week about succeeding Alan Curbishley, along with Roberto Donadoni and John Collins.
But, as revealed by BBC Sport, West Ham has opted for more than Zola former Italy coach and former Hibernian boss, and he should be announced before the weekend.
"Gianfranco was our first choice," a senior club source told the BBC Sport.
"We were very comfortable with the three options that we had - Zola, Donadoni and Collins - but Gianfranco came out on top."
West Ham has interviewed the current Italy under-21 coach last week, while managing director Scott Duxbury then travelled to Rome to talk with him on Sunday.
42 years, is preparing to face Italy on Tuesday in Croatia for the final European qualification In-21 Championship, they need to win or draw to qualify for the tournament in Sweden.
West Ham believe Italian, who has played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2003, has the attributes to be a great success at Upton Park.
"It 'true that he has no experience of managing a club, but he knows the Premier League very well," the source added.
Interview with Zola Inside Sports - April 2008
"His English is very good and I can speak English football with players and inspire them.
"He has a record of young players developing, which is very important for us, and was obviously a world class player.
"Experts players like to have a manager who can respect as a footballer."
And Chelsea and England captain John Terry Zola suggested would one day go to the Blues manager.
"I am sure that one day I'll be back to Chelsea to work with us," said Terry, speaking in Zagreb ahead of England's World Cup qualifying against Croatia.
"He's got a little 'more after the experience of management in Italy-21 side in such a way that would be great for him to get more experience at West Ham and, hopefully, one day Chelsea manager."
The Hammers have moved quickly to take an impressive manager from Curbishley resigned last Wednesday.
Fossero been eager to interview Croatia coach Slaven Bilic, but granted the former West Ham defender because he wanted his country to continue coaching part-time until the end of 'years.
Getafe chief and Michael Laudrup joined Spartak Moscow before the Hammers were able to speak with him.
Collins, who has managed Hibernian, also impressed in interviews, while the former head Donadoni Italy was among the front runners before withdrawing his application on Tuesday.
"I want to thank West Ham for the approach and speak with me," said Donadoni.
"I welcomed the opportunity to speak with such a major Premier League clubs and, of course, the possibility of coming to the English Premier League.
"However, it seems that the board have not yet, after a certain time, reach an agreement and a conclusion that the candidate should be.
"It 'important to me feel that I have the full support of the club and I decided to withdraw from myself shortlist candidates for the club."
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Gerrard fit for United?
It is claimed in the Sun newspaper this morning that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Steven Gerrard could be fit to face Manchester United on Saturday.
Gerrard has, of course, been ruled out of the England games this week following minor surgery on his groin. It was always stated that he wouldn’t be able to play in Liverpool’s game against Manchester United.
Should Gerrard line-up for the reds on Saturday many England fans will raise a quizzical eyebrow and relations between Benitez and Fabio Capello might just take a turn for the worse.
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Gerrard fit for United?
It is claimed in the Sun newspaper this morning that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Steven Gerrard could be fit to face Manchester United on Saturday.
Gerrard has, of course, been ruled out of the England games this week following minor surgery on his groin. It was always stated that he wouldn’t be able to play in Liverpool’s game against Manchester United.
Should Gerrard line-up for the reds on Saturday many England fans will raise a quizzical eyebrow and relations between Benitez and Fabio Capello might just take a turn for the worse.
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Man City target Podolski, Bayern want Arshavin
Manchester City have re-affirmed their interest in Germany striker Lukas Podolski whose club Bayern Munich are keen to sign Russian midfield ace Andrei Arshavin, according to reports.
German sports agency SID say unsettled Bayern star Podolski, who scored two goals for Germany in last Saturday's World Cup 2010 qualifier, is once again being courted by City who expressed an interest in him during the summer.
With a new Arabian owner at the helm, Manchester City are keen to boost their squad and Podolski, 23, is frustrated at being kept on the bench at Bayern - despite scoring 30 goals in 56 appearances for Germany.
And Munich newspaper TZ say Bayern are interested in signing attacking midfielder Arshavin, one of the stars of Euro 2008, who is keen to leave UEFA Cup champions Zenit St Petersburg and could replace Podolski.
“My club are doing everything they can to obstruct me leaving,” a disgruntled Arshavin is quoted as telling Russian newspaper Sport Express Daily.
In World Cup 2010 Group 4 qualifiers on Wednesday night, Podolski is set to play for Germany against Finland at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium, while Arshavin's Russia take on Wales in Moscow.
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Man City target Podolski, Bayern want Arshavin
Manchester City have re-affirmed their interest in Germany striker Lukas Podolski whose club Bayern Munich are keen to sign Russian midfield ace Andrei Arshavin, according to reports.
German sports agency SID say unsettled Bayern star Podolski, who scored two goals for Germany in last Saturday's World Cup 2010 qualifier, is once again being courted by City who expressed an interest in him during the summer.
With a new Arabian owner at the helm, Manchester City are keen to boost their squad and Podolski, 23, is frustrated at being kept on the bench at Bayern - despite scoring 30 goals in 56 appearances for Germany.
And Munich newspaper TZ say Bayern are interested in signing attacking midfielder Arshavin, one of the stars of Euro 2008, who is keen to leave UEFA Cup champions Zenit St Petersburg and could replace Podolski.
“My club are doing everything they can to obstruct me leaving,” a disgruntled Arshavin is quoted as telling Russian newspaper Sport Express Daily.
In World Cup 2010 Group 4 qualifiers on Wednesday night, Podolski is set to play for Germany against Finland at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium, while Arshavin's Russia take on Wales in Moscow.
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Hyypia shocked at Reds omission
Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia has admitted he faces an uncertain future at Anfield after being left out of the club of the 25-man squad for the Champions League.
New UEFA regulations: the clubs must include at least eight home players in their team.
The 34-year-old Finn said: "The manager's decision to leave me out of the team is a big disappointment.
"I understand that it is partly due to UEFA regulations, but the news has come as a surprise to me and a shock too."
The Finland international has been an offer from Stoke City during the summer, but Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants to keep hold of him.
Hyypia, who made 446 appearances for the red since the signing of Dutch club Willem II in May 1999, he still hopes a future on Merseyside, but admits that had he known about Benitez decision earlier, he could play his football elsewhere this season.
"The club has a" perfect "for the moment," he added.
"They did not want me to move elsewhere, so that's why I was told the news having been left out, just after the transfer window had closed.
"The club has publicly to say there have been offers for me, but turned down between them. So maybe it means that I am still part of plans for this season.
"I do not know if I wanted to go ahead if I had heard news about the team when the window was still open."
UEFA rules only four players in the 25-man must be produced by the club academy itself, while four others can be produced by an English academy.
Established Names Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, with 19 years, midfielder Jay Spearing and right-back Stephen Darby, 19, form the contingent of Liverpool
The other four players are Robbie Keane, Jermaine Pennant, 17, versatile defender Steve Irwin and 18, defender Martin Kelly.
Liverpool begin their campaign Champions League away to Marseille on September 16 and also face PSV Eindhoven and athletes Madrid in a difficult group.
If they progress beyond the group stages, clubs may submit a revised list before the team knock-out rounds in the new year.
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Hyypia shocked at Reds omission
Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia has admitted he faces an uncertain future at Anfield after being left out of the club of the 25-man squad for the Champions League.
New UEFA regulations: the clubs must include at least eight home players in their team.
The 34-year-old Finn said: "The manager's decision to leave me out of the team is a big disappointment.
"I understand that it is partly due to UEFA regulations, but the news has come as a surprise to me and a shock too."
The Finland international has been an offer from Stoke City during the summer, but Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants to keep hold of him.
Hyypia, who made 446 appearances for the red since the signing of Dutch club Willem II in May 1999, he still hopes a future on Merseyside, but admits that had he known about Benitez decision earlier, he could play his football elsewhere this season.
"The club has a" perfect "for the moment," he added.
"They did not want me to move elsewhere, so that's why I was told the news having been left out, just after the transfer window had closed.
"The club has publicly to say there have been offers for me, but turned down between them. So maybe it means that I am still part of plans for this season.
"I do not know if I wanted to go ahead if I had heard news about the team when the window was still open."
UEFA rules only four players in the 25-man must be produced by the club academy itself, while four others can be produced by an English academy.
Established Names Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, with 19 years, midfielder Jay Spearing and right-back Stephen Darby, 19, form the contingent of Liverpool
The other four players are Robbie Keane, Jermaine Pennant, 17, versatile defender Steve Irwin and 18, defender Martin Kelly.
Liverpool begin their campaign Champions League away to Marseille on September 16 and also face PSV Eindhoven and athletes Madrid in a difficult group.
If they progress beyond the group stages, clubs may submit a revised list before the team knock-out rounds in the new year.
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Injured Essien faces long lay-off
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien was ruled out for "several months" after the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, the club announced.
The 25-year injury suffered during Ghana's World Cup qualification against Libya in Tripoli on Friday.
Essien will undergo surgery once the swelling around his knee has decreased.
England striker Michael Owen over the same injury during the 2006 World Cup and was excluded from the competition action for 10 months.
Essien was regularly for Chelsea since his £ 24m move from Lyon in 2005, scoring 14 goals in 132 appearances.
A Chelsea statement read: "Michael has broken his anterior cruciate ligament and will be an operation as soon as the majority of the swelling has decreased. We hope that this will happen within a week.
"In the meantime, Michael began rehabilitation at the aquatic centre Cobham which will improve the condition of the knee before surgery. A return to full fitness is not expected for several months."
The loss of the combativeness of Ghana for a long period is a big blow to Chelsea, who did not exchange replacement available and will not be able to buy new faces before the transfer window opens again in January.
Essien had landed awkwardly during the qualification against Libya and was immediately transported to hospital for scans, now with the diagnosis confirmed by Chelsea's own medical staff.
Luiz Felipe Scolari aside, who opened their Premier League campaign with two victories and a tie, are next in action away to Manchester City on Saturday before facing Bordeaux in Champions League and champions Manchester United in the League on September 21.
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08 September 2008
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McDermott leaves Newcastle after Keegan quits
Deputy Director of Newcastle coach Terry McDermott and the team reserve Adam Sadler both left the club Premier League after the departure last week of manager Kevin Keegan.
McDermott, a former Newcastle player, was made the first team since last week when the large gap between Keegan and the board which led to the resignation of boss began to come out into the open.
Keegan and McDermott have an association goes back more than 30 years when the two men were involved in the successful Liverpool teams of the mid 1970.
Former England midfielder McDermott was a coach at Newcastle since 1992, when Keegan is now manager of the north-east.
McDermott served several St James' Park managers, including his former Liverpool team-mates Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Souness and Glenn Roeder and Sam Allardyce.
McDermott, a former Newcastle player, was made the first team since last week when the large gap between Keegan and the board which led to the resignation of boss began to come out into the open.
Keegan and McDermott have an association goes back more than 30 years when the two men were involved in the successful Liverpool teams of the mid 1970.
Former England midfielder McDermott was a coach at Newcastle since 1992, when Keegan is now manager of the north-east.
McDermott served several St James' Park managers, including his former Liverpool team-mates Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Souness and Glenn Roeder and Sam Allardyce.
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FA charges Hull City boss Brown
The Football Association have instructed the town of Hull manager Phil Brown with improper conduct.
The accusation focuses on the sidelines Brown behaviour during the Tigers' 5-0 home defeat by Wigan Athletic at the KC Stadium, August 30.
Brown, 49, has until September 17 to answer the charge.
The Premier League newcomers have had a mixed start of the season, winning their first match and drawing the second before losing the Latics.
Brown allegedly kicked a water bottle in frustration over the house and the loss trudge up stands before the referee has the chance to punish.
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FA charges Hull City boss Brown
The Football Association have instructed the town of Hull manager Phil Brown with improper conduct.
The accusation focuses on the sidelines Brown behaviour during the Tigers' 5-0 home defeat by Wigan Athletic at the KC Stadium, August 30.
Brown, 49, has until September 17 to answer the charge.
The Premier League newcomers have had a mixed start of the season, winning their first match and drawing the second before losing the Latics.
Brown allegedly kicked a water bottle in frustration over the house and the loss trudge up stands before the referee has the chance to punish.
At the beginning of the season the FA has launched an initiative to reduce dissent towards officials in English football called "respect" programme, which includes the behaviour of managers.
Brown is the first manager to be charged by the FA this season.
Hull declined to comment when asked if Brown would appeal against the charge.
Brown is the first manager to be charged by the FA this season.
Hull declined to comment when asked if Brown would appeal against the charge.
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Man City to stick with youth plan
Manchester City will not give up their highly successful youth policy despite the huge investment planned in the transfer of funds to the club.
City's prospective new owners, Abu Dhabi, United Group, pledged to spend large sums on new players.
But the academy has produced more than 20 first team players in recent years.
"The youth policy still has a role to play," said manager Mark Hughes. "What we are now have the means to strengthen this process."
Shaun Wright-Phillips, Micah Richards and Michael Johnson went through the system to the City, which is managed by academy director Jim Cassell.
And Hughes added: "The Academy has been very successful in recent years. With additional funds, it may even produce better players.
"It is important for any team to have a group of players who have empathy for the club.
"We have with the guy who went through the academy.
"But we are not simply fill the team as a symbolic gesture at work does the Academy.
"The quality of players must be sufficient to play in the Premier League. That's what their work is judged."
City broke the British transfer record when they paid Real Madrid for £ 32.5m Brazilian Robinho on transfer deadline day.
The Abu Dhabi United Group have already made their intentions, arguing that they intend to make the city "bigger than both Real Madrid and Manchester United."
And the club have been linked to a host of big names players such as Liverpool's Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Man City to stick with youth plan
Manchester City will not give up their highly successful youth policy despite the huge investment planned in the transfer of funds to the club.
City's prospective new owners, Abu Dhabi, United Group, pledged to spend large sums on new players.
But the academy has produced more than 20 first team players in recent years.
"The youth policy still has a role to play," said manager Mark Hughes. "What we are now have the means to strengthen this process."
Shaun Wright-Phillips, Micah Richards and Michael Johnson went through the system to the City, which is managed by academy director Jim Cassell.
And Hughes added: "The Academy has been very successful in recent years. With additional funds, it may even produce better players.
"It is important for any team to have a group of players who have empathy for the club.
"We have with the guy who went through the academy.
"But we are not simply fill the team as a symbolic gesture at work does the Academy.
"The quality of players must be sufficient to play in the Premier League. That's what their work is judged."
City broke the British transfer record when they paid Real Madrid for £ 32.5m Brazilian Robinho on transfer deadline day.
The Abu Dhabi United Group have already made their intentions, arguing that they intend to make the city "bigger than both Real Madrid and Manchester United."
And the club have been linked to a host of big names players such as Liverpool's Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo.
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07 September 2008
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City can´t be serious about Ronaldo bid, says Gill
Manchester United managing director David Gill said he would treat suggestions that Manchester City could table a 135 million pound bid for Cristiano Ronaldo with a pinch of salt ".
Ronaldo heads to the new English Premier League season always closely followed by Real Madrid, which has not tried, but during the summer to ensure the Portuguese international's signature.
But now cross the city rivals Manchester City have entered the fray.
Sulaiman Al-Fahim, the billionaire businessman at the centre of the club taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group, said he wants to build a "dream team" that can compete in the Champions League in next three years.
And he added that they might be willing to make a world record bid of 135 million pounds (210 million dollars) for the star.
Gill, speaking to BBC Radio Five Live show on Sunday, admitted that any club enthusiastic about the idea of making such an offer important for a player.
But while highlighting the fact that United manager Alex Ferguson has been the subject of complaints to the Premier League during its quest for new signing Dimitar Berbatov, Gill said he needed to convince about the 'authenticity of the city ambitions.
"It was an interesting comment, I think this is a fan's-type comment," said Gill.
"It is interesting when Alex [Ferguson] mentioned the signing Dimitar Berbatov in advance that the complaints were made to the Premier League.
"He (al-Fahim) mentioned (Fernando) Torres and (Cesc) Fabregas in the same article, so I think we'll deal with a pinch of salt.
"I've never met the man. It is a fantastic amount of money and would turn the industry's so I can not believe he is serious these kinds of levels.
"Ultimately we will discuss any offer with Alex and landlords, that this kind of money is very important for a person. But we are not in the market to sell our best players."
Gill also insisted the club remained "entirely within the rules" during their pursuit of Berbatov.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has called for a change in transfer rules, and first complained of the Premier League, the United approach for the player.
Gill, however, rejected allegations that United has nothing to reproach.
He added: "We're very comfortable with how it went. There were allegations made, we are comfortable that we approached the way it was quite correct and the rules. "
Gill also confirmed that they would be looking to finalize a permanent agreement for Argentina striker Carlos Tevez.
He said: "A few other cases, we will do is finalize the transaction Carlos Tevez, then the composition of the team will be first class."
by soccernews
English Premiership Football News ( 07 September 2008 )
City can´t be serious about Ronaldo bid, says Gill
Manchester United managing director David Gill said he would treat suggestions that Manchester City could table a 135 million pound bid for Cristiano Ronaldo with a pinch of salt ".
Ronaldo heads to the new English Premier League season always closely followed by Real Madrid, which has not tried, but during the summer to ensure the Portuguese international's signature.
But now cross the city rivals Manchester City have entered the fray.
Sulaiman Al-Fahim, the billionaire businessman at the centre of the club taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group, said he wants to build a "dream team" that can compete in the Champions League in next three years.
And he added that they might be willing to make a world record bid of 135 million pounds (210 million dollars) for the star.
Gill, speaking to BBC Radio Five Live show on Sunday, admitted that any club enthusiastic about the idea of making such an offer important for a player.
But while highlighting the fact that United manager Alex Ferguson has been the subject of complaints to the Premier League during its quest for new signing Dimitar Berbatov, Gill said he needed to convince about the 'authenticity of the city ambitions.
"It was an interesting comment, I think this is a fan's-type comment," said Gill.
"It is interesting when Alex [Ferguson] mentioned the signing Dimitar Berbatov in advance that the complaints were made to the Premier League.
"He (al-Fahim) mentioned (Fernando) Torres and (Cesc) Fabregas in the same article, so I think we'll deal with a pinch of salt.
"I've never met the man. It is a fantastic amount of money and would turn the industry's so I can not believe he is serious these kinds of levels.
"Ultimately we will discuss any offer with Alex and landlords, that this kind of money is very important for a person. But we are not in the market to sell our best players."
Gill also insisted the club remained "entirely within the rules" during their pursuit of Berbatov.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has called for a change in transfer rules, and first complained of the Premier League, the United approach for the player.
Gill, however, rejected allegations that United has nothing to reproach.
He added: "We're very comfortable with how it went. There were allegations made, we are comfortable that we approached the way it was quite correct and the rules. "
Gill also confirmed that they would be looking to finalize a permanent agreement for Argentina striker Carlos Tevez.
He said: "A few other cases, we will do is finalize the transaction Carlos Tevez, then the composition of the team will be first class."
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Donadoni, Zola on four-man Hammers shortlist
Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni seem frontrunners to take over from Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager, but the club has insisted Sunday there were no favourites as they have confirmed a four-man shortlist.
Former Italy international Zola and former Italy coach Donadoni has already impressed in talks with Hammers manager Mike Lee, but it has not yet ruled on Slaven Bilic or Michael Laudrup.
Bilic, the Croatia coach, has yet to have direct negotiations with the club while former Danish international Michael Laudrup, the coach of Spanish side Getafe in 2007-2008, will be questioned Monday.
Lee said that West Ham would not wait for January Bilic, but it did not exclude him remain as Croatia coach on a part-time for the October matches.
Lee told BBC Radio Five Live: "There are no favourites for the moment, we have established a good selection process.
"We were surprised and delighted by the number of requests that we had and we are moving towards a short list, and ideally have a manager in place in time for the match West Brom next week.
"Slaven Bilic could potentially be on this list, but it depends heavily on its availability. If, for whatever reason, it was not available until January in terms of working with us, I am afraid that rule him.
"We have a very strong and there will be a difficult decision with some exciting candidates.
"In the meetings held so far, the two who really shined were Donadoni and Zola."
West Ham are resigned to expect that Croatia after the match against England on Wednesday before they can talk to Bilic, but would like a chance to talk beforehand and have been in discussions with its representatives.
The fact Zola and the Italians are Donadoni could increase their chances given that West Ham director of football is a compatriot Gianluca Nani, and that it would be much happier with the continental style that working relationship was Alan Curbishley.
West Ham's selection process has already excluded Gérard Houllier and former Scotland midfielder John Collins and former Ajax boss Martin Olsen.
by soccernews.
English Premiership Football News ( 07 September 2008 )
Donadoni, Zola on four-man Hammers shortlist
Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni seem frontrunners to take over from Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager, but the club has insisted Sunday there were no favourites as they have confirmed a four-man shortlist.
Former Italy international Zola and former Italy coach Donadoni has already impressed in talks with Hammers manager Mike Lee, but it has not yet ruled on Slaven Bilic or Michael Laudrup.
Bilic, the Croatia coach, has yet to have direct negotiations with the club while former Danish international Michael Laudrup, the coach of Spanish side Getafe in 2007-2008, will be questioned Monday.
Lee said that West Ham would not wait for January Bilic, but it did not exclude him remain as Croatia coach on a part-time for the October matches.
Lee told BBC Radio Five Live: "There are no favourites for the moment, we have established a good selection process.
"We were surprised and delighted by the number of requests that we had and we are moving towards a short list, and ideally have a manager in place in time for the match West Brom next week.
"Slaven Bilic could potentially be on this list, but it depends heavily on its availability. If, for whatever reason, it was not available until January in terms of working with us, I am afraid that rule him."We have a very strong and there will be a difficult decision with some exciting candidates.
"In the meetings held so far, the two who really shined were Donadoni and Zola."
West Ham are resigned to expect that Croatia after the match against England on Wednesday before they can talk to Bilic, but would like a chance to talk beforehand and have been in discussions with its representatives.
The fact Zola and the Italians are Donadoni could increase their chances given that West Ham director of football is a compatriot Gianluca Nani, and that it would be much happier with the continental style that working relationship was Alan Curbishley.West Ham's selection process has already excluded Gérard Houllier and former Scotland midfielder John Collins and former Ajax boss Martin Olsen.
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Manchester City could target Kaka
In an interview with The Observer on Sunday Diogo Kotscho Kaka agent said that there was interest from Manchester City for his player.
He added that Kaka himself can not be too strong in Manchester City as he may prefer clubs such as Chelsea, Inter Milan or Real Madrid. It went on to say that if City were to qualify for the Champions League could then be tried if the offer were right.
It is believed that in Footballing circles from Manchester City Robinho had signed the first of Chelsea there could be further SIGNINGS large on the horizon, especially given the fact that the transfer budget seems to be endless.
English Premiership Football News ( 07 September 2008 )
Manchester City could target Kaka
In an interview with The Observer on Sunday Diogo Kotscho Kaka agent said that there was interest from Manchester City for his player.
He added that Kaka himself can not be too strong in Manchester City as he may prefer clubs such as Chelsea, Inter Milan or Real Madrid. It went on to say that if City were to qualify for the Champions League could then be tried if the offer were right.
It is believed that in Footballing circles from Manchester City Robinho had signed the first of Chelsea there could be further SIGNINGS large on the horizon, especially given the fact that the transfer budget seems to be endless.
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England win but the boos ring out again
England resumed their expected three points against Andorra last night. It was not quite England and the fans, as has become the norm, boo the side of the field at half-time with the score standing at 0-0. It is far from being a good performance by England, but the work has been done and we must all move forward.
Andorra knew they had no chance to win the game and never really tried. They sat with all their players behind the ball and made things as hard for England to break them as they could perhaps. The fact that England had no idea on how to subdivide was disappointing, but ultimately, they got the job.
This is not the performance on the ground that upset me the England yesterday, it was the undercurrent of negativity coming players in the camp. From a group, Let's face it, more pay, more pampered, over hyped, but lucky and talented young men, it is very sad to hear all about their lack of confidence.
Before the game last night, England captain John Terry actually said that England players were under-performing because of this lack of confidence.
He said: "There is a fear of failure, honestly speaking. It was like for the last two years. I do not think we will be able to go there and completely change overnight. At club level, boys feel free and can express themselves. "
He continued by saying: "When you go out with your country and look around the dressing room and see players you are going to play, it must be the best thing. The trust must be there. It should be the best thing, but the only minute things are not right. As captain, I take great pride when the team play and when the fans boo us off the pitch it really hurts deep inside. As the game went to against Andorra last time, the booing got worse and we brought in our reservoirs even more. "
Terry was frustrating attend another match against Andorra last night and expressed the hope that fans will show more patience with them.
"We need them behind us, whether 30 or 40 minutes at 0-0 - they need to stick with us. We will learn from last time. In preparation of Lately, the question was whether we win 4-0 or 5-0, if it would be six or seven We all expect to win, but we also know it will be difficult. They go out and try to make it again very physical for us, that we have an early May but hit back a little and force them out because they literally play with 10 men behind the ball. "
As it turned out that Terry's prediction on the game was precise enough and the fans do turn on the players. He asked for patience, but why should we expect?
The fans who travel to support the team across the world spend a fortune to do so and are entitled to expect to see some passion, pride and some decent football. The players are paid more for a game that most fans are all year round. Fans have the right to express their views if they feel they are not getting value for money. Players must be very careful not to suggest otherwise.
What is it with the lack of confidence? It seems to be the message in a systematic manner by Trotter England players in their interviews. After the match last night, the two goal hero Joe Cole said: "They had 10 men behind the ball and it is a sticky pitch. He was our first qualifying and our confidence was low."
Thus, players have met and decided that they must stop the fans come? Perhaps they think that fans think they had better not express an opinion on the players because they feel a little weak right now. Maybe the players think they could be fans to believe it is their fault that the team are not doing so well!
However, they try hard, I do not think the players have too many fans to feel sorry for them!
Another thing that disturbed me was the fact that Fabio Capello felt the need to say that he wanted his players to be proud to play for their country.
He spoke after Jamie Carragher, not bitter at his lack of opportunities with England, of course, said he had always difficult when more on the losing side with Liverpool than he did with England.
Capello said: "I remember my country and I have succeeded in other countries, like Spain, too, that all players like to play with their national team. My message is, if you do not have the heart for the national team to stay at home. " The players have the heart for the national team. The players have to sacrifice something to be proud to be here. It is very important. They should be proud to be here. We are now in competitive matches and now we have to play hard, to play for England shirt, and it is very important, but we must also play the result. "
I do not agree with all that said Capello. I think everything is a terrible shame that he believed he needed to say.
English Premiership Football News ( 07 September 2008 )
England win but the boos ring out again
England resumed their expected three points against Andorra last night. It was not quite England and the fans, as has become the norm, boo the side of the field at half-time with the score standing at 0-0. It is far from being a good performance by England, but the work has been done and we must all move forward.
Andorra knew they had no chance to win the game and never really tried. They sat with all their players behind the ball and made things as hard for England to break them as they could perhaps. The fact that England had no idea on how to subdivide was disappointing, but ultimately, they got the job.
This is not the performance on the ground that upset me the England yesterday, it was the undercurrent of negativity coming players in the camp. From a group, Let's face it, more pay, more pampered, over hyped, but lucky and talented young men, it is very sad to hear all about their lack of confidence.
Before the game last night, England captain John Terry actually said that England players were under-performing because of this lack of confidence.
He said: "There is a fear of failure, honestly speaking. It was like for the last two years. I do not think we will be able to go there and completely change overnight. At club level, boys feel free and can express themselves. "
He continued by saying: "When you go out with your country and look around the dressing room and see players you are going to play, it must be the best thing. The trust must be there. It should be the best thing, but the only minute things are not right. As captain, I take great pride when the team play and when the fans boo us off the pitch it really hurts deep inside. As the game went to against Andorra last time, the booing got worse and we brought in our reservoirs even more. "
Terry was frustrating attend another match against Andorra last night and expressed the hope that fans will show more patience with them.
"We need them behind us, whether 30 or 40 minutes at 0-0 - they need to stick with us. We will learn from last time. In preparation of Lately, the question was whether we win 4-0 or 5-0, if it would be six or seven We all expect to win, but we also know it will be difficult. They go out and try to make it again very physical for us, that we have an early May but hit back a little and force them out because they literally play with 10 men behind the ball. "
As it turned out that Terry's prediction on the game was precise enough and the fans do turn on the players. He asked for patience, but why should we expect?
The fans who travel to support the team across the world spend a fortune to do so and are entitled to expect to see some passion, pride and some decent football. The players are paid more for a game that most fans are all year round. Fans have the right to express their views if they feel they are not getting value for money. Players must be very careful not to suggest otherwise.
What is it with the lack of confidence? It seems to be the message in a systematic manner by Trotter England players in their interviews. After the match last night, the two goal hero Joe Cole said: "They had 10 men behind the ball and it is a sticky pitch. He was our first qualifying and our confidence was low."
Thus, players have met and decided that they must stop the fans come? Perhaps they think that fans think they had better not express an opinion on the players because they feel a little weak right now. Maybe the players think they could be fans to believe it is their fault that the team are not doing so well!
However, they try hard, I do not think the players have too many fans to feel sorry for them!
Another thing that disturbed me was the fact that Fabio Capello felt the need to say that he wanted his players to be proud to play for their country.
He spoke after Jamie Carragher, not bitter at his lack of opportunities with England, of course, said he had always difficult when more on the losing side with Liverpool than he did with England.
Capello said: "I remember my country and I have succeeded in other countries, like Spain, too, that all players like to play with their national team. My message is, if you do not have the heart for the national team to stay at home. " The players have the heart for the national team. The players have to sacrifice something to be proud to be here. It is very important. They should be proud to be here. We are now in competitive matches and now we have to play hard, to play for England shirt, and it is very important, but we must also play the result. "
I do not agree with all that said Capello. I think everything is a terrible shame that he believed he needed to say.
by bbcnews.
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