Archive for 'Football'
SMN Gets Invited To Walk Round Brighton & Hove Albion’s New Stadium
Posted on03. Aug, 2010 by John Pring.
The Sports Music Network (along with a collection of others journliasts, businessmen and local businesses) was recently invited to see Brighton and Hove’s new Falmer Stadium. The Football League 1 club, currently playing at the underwhelming Withdean Stadium, plan to move to their new Falmer Stadium in May 2011. The stadium looks like it’s going [...]
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New Premier League Squad Rules Explained
Posted on01. Aug, 2010 by John Pring.
There’s been a lot of talk recently about new limits on squad numbers and ‘home-grown’ talent over the last week or so, with a lot of people appearing confused as to what the new rules actually are and when they come into force. The FA has bought in a number of new rules, designed to [...]
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Beckham to West Ham?
Posted on25. Jul, 2010 by Rob Thomas.
Reports have surfaced today that West Ham co-owner David Gold has his sights set higher than people thought, not only going for London’s Olympic Stadium after the 2012 games, but also England talisman David Beckham. He has hinted that locally born Beckham would be the ideal person to help them win the stadium, but also [...]
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French Team Suspended
Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by Rob Thomas.
In the wake of the drab, squabbling non-event that was the World Cup for the French, new coach Laurent Blanc has, with the blessing of French Football Federation, suspended all 23 members of the squad for the upcoming friendly with Norway in Oslo on 11 August. Sadly, this is only the latest in a string [...]
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Is Gregory Van Der Wiel On His Way To Arsenal?
Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by John Pring.
Ajax fullback Gregory Van Der Wiel could well be an Arsenal player before the start of the season, as the Dutch club are being forced to sell players amid mounting debt worries. Van Der Wiel, who maintained his solid reputation during Holland’s unsuccessful World Cup campaign, is one of two players likely to leave Ajax, [...]
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James Milner All But On The Way To Manchester City
Posted on23. Jul, 2010 by John Pring.
Aston Villa midfielder James Milner looks set to become a Manchester City player, as Martin O Neill confirmed today that it was now just a question of money. City have already had a £20million offer for the England winger turned down, as Villa try to get closer to the £30million valuation they’ve put on the [...]
