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Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 24 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Real Madrid drop Ronaldo interest
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims that his club in the interest of Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo is complete.
"You can never be sure what will happen in the future, but Real Madrid want a good relationship with Manchester.
"We do not want to interfere in any way on any possible that their signatures are not prepared to accept.
"We know it is not easy to sign players to big clubs in the middle of the season.
"I do not think we are going to sign any unless we have serious injuries."
Listen to the interview in full on Sportsweek, BBC Radio Five Live, 0900 Paris on Sunday 26 October
The 23-year winger, who is under contract at Old Trafford until 2012, has been strongly linked with a move to Spain earlier this year.
"Manchester (United) do not want to lose him - is that the situation," Calderon told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek program.
"They are very clear about this now, it is a situation we have to forget."
The Portuguese international net 41 goals last season for United and Real coach Bernd Schuster has publicly stated his desire to have him at the Bernebeu next summer.
But Calderon admits that now seems to be an impossibility for the Liga holders.
"Manchester will not sell during the three or four months, but we do not have problems with them as they are one of the biggest clubs in the world," he added.
by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 24 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Ferguson vows to keep Hargreaves
Sir Alex Ferguson has quashed rumors that Manchester United want to sell injury hit midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
The England star has been sidelined by tendinitis for long periods since his arrival at Old Trafford from Bayern Munich last year in a £ 18m deal.
"For the good of Owen, it is important to us that he is not for sale," said Ferguson. "There is not even under consideration."
Hargreaves, 27, has played in only two games so far this season and is far from ready to return to action.
Ferguson said: "It's a good story, that he was injured a few times since I've been at the club.
"But people remember what a U.S. contribution he made for us to win the European Cup [last season].
"It was available in the second half of the season and has played some games for us."
by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 24 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Wenger concerned by Gallas photo
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says a photo of club captain William Gallas leaving a nightclub with a cigarette in his mouth is unacceptable.
And while Wenger has confirmed he will speak with 31 years of defending the matter, he insists he is the right choice to lead the Gunners.
"I will check this with him. He has a responsibility as captain of Arsenal and can not be accepted," he said.
"William has his critics, but what you can never fault him is motivation."
The Arsenal boss, speaking before Sunday's Premier League visit to Upton Park to face West Ham, said that despite photography, Gallas has responded to criticism from last season.
The former central to the defense of Chelsea, who has recovered from a recent thigh injury, came to criticism of last season after losing his Composure in late February in a draw at Birmingham City in Fa Barclaycard Premiership.
Gallas sitting on the lawn after the Gunners were held to a draw and Wenger considered stripping him of the Captaincy before sticking with the French international.
The images showed Gallas leaving a nightclub in London in the early hours of October 25 newspapers, but said that the cigarette is not lit.
"I did not see the image. Have I been informed, but I'm not like that," added Wenger.
"This is a public with a public responsibility and it is exactly the same for everybody."
However, Wenger believes Gallas that rose from the disappointment of last season.
"I learned a lot. It took a lot of criticism, of course, but I think I've taken in a positive direction, "said the coach.
"He came himself and said:" I made a mistake last year and I'm gonna change and re-treat my attitude. "
Gallas has scored important goals this season in the Champions League against the Dynamo Kiev and FC Twente, but Wenger regarding his presence as crucial to guide a young side.
"He wants to do, he wants his team to win and I made a mistake - who does not?" Wenger said.
"Even the great masters make mistakes. William've worked very hard to return from his injury and now looks very strong."
by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 24 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Stoke axe ID cards for away fans
Stoke City have announced that fans will not need an identity card to travel out of games next month.
The controversial scheme, introduced in 2003 in response to the crowd problems, will be suspended after The Game against Wigan at the JJB Stadium on November 8.
Chief Scholes, said Tony BBC Radio Stoke: "I've never known a question divides the fans as it has.
"I am very pleased that we were able to suspend and it says a lot about what we have."
The identity card scheme was introduced for the first time after several instances of crowd trouble travel Stoke fans.
The Nov. 15 game with Manchester United at Old Trafford will mark the first game after the suspension of the scheme.
Manager Tony Pulis said: "Everyone throughout the country recognize the great support we have had.
"The fans now have an opportunity to show that support and passion, but I hope in a controlled manner.
"I am delighted that they now had the opportunity to show everyone outside this town that a large number of supporters they are."
by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 22 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Beckham to join AC Milan
AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani has confirmed that England star David Beckham will join the club in January.
Beckham will remain at the club on a loan deal until the end of the season, but could make his move permanent.
"Beckham wants to train and play with Milan," Galliani told Il Corriere della Sera.
"We want him. It arrives in January and we'll sign him for the rest of the season.
"This is not just a showcase deal is a lot. It will be available for Ancellotta Serie A and UEFA Cup.
"Football today is not only on tactics and techniques. It is full of stadiums and sponsors. Nobody can beat the 65,000 fans we had on Sunday.
"The only complete stages with superstars like Beckham who has asked the hospitality of Milan, not another club.
"With him, Ronaldinho and Kaka, it will be a dream team."
[Source: Il Corriere della Sera]-by soccernews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 22 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Sorensen slams Hutton challenge
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen said he was a millimeter of losing sight following a challenge by Alan Hutton Tottenham on Sunday.
The Dane was replaced because of a head injury in the second half of the 2-1 victory on the bottom of the table Spurs.
Sorensen, 32, claimed full recovery, which has been reserved for the incident, could have avoided the collision with him.
"It was a millimeter me lose my sight and it is miraculous that no more damage," said Sorensen.
Sorensen, who joined the potters during the summer on a three-year deal from Aston Villa, revealed he needed Stitcher in its orbit.
"We are at a stage where it is not funny," said the former Sunderland keeper.
"I could not beat me. I had no chance to reach the ball, but he threw himself into it with his studs first.
"The doctor did a very good job if my face is not totally destroyed." by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 22 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Petrov sidelined until February
Manchester City winger Martin Petrov is set to be out of action until February because of a problem knee ligament.
City boss Mark Hughes said: "This is not his previous cruciate ligament (ACL), this time he has a tear in his meniscus to be repaired.
"Although this is good news about the ACL, it is always a bad injury and will be for three or four months."
Petrov, 29, was injured playing for Bulgaria against Georgia and has just returned after injury Hamstring.
by bbcnews.
Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 22 October 2008 )
English Premiership Football News
Dawson denies FA conduct charge
Tottenham center-half Michael Dawson has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct.
Dawson, 24, received a three match ban after being sent during the 2-1 defeat to Stoke on Sunday for a dangerous tackle on Mamady Sidibe.
He was charged over his reaction to the dismissal, but requested a personal hearing to be held before a regulatory commission, October 30.
If convicted Dawson could have added up to two games to suspension.
After signing a one-year contract extension in July to stay at White Hart Lane until 2013, the England international has played only four Fa Barclaycard Premiership games this season.
Dawson injury time dismissal at the Britannia Stadium capped a frustrating afternoon for under-pressure side Juande Ramos, who also sent Gareth Bale early in the match.
The defeat has increased unrest in Tottenham, who sit bottom of the table with just two points from their first eight games.
Ramos, who signed Luka Modric, David Bentley, Heurelho Gomes, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Vedran Corluka during the summer, I grant you is concerned by the club for the execution of poor results.
Tottenham now face a difficult Uefa Cup group game against Udinese in Italy on Thursday before hosting Bolton in Premier League on Sunday. by bbcnews.
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