Jan 04 2009
The transfer window is well known for creating some insane moments in English Football, from bizarre transfers to surprising ones, ones that cause other clubs to almost go to the wall, and a bit of unacceptable behaviour from disappointed, jealous fans.
Rarely however have I heard of players being threatened by “fans” not to leave the club.
Jan 03 2009
For many fans of English football, today is what the game is all about.
Teams from outside the English Premier League that have survived this far lock horns with the big boys in the FA Cup 3rd Round this weekend.
Jan 02 2009
Reports today indicate that lowly Burton Albion have told manager Nigel Clough that they will not stand in his way should Derby County offer him the vacant managers job made available following Billy Davies’ move to Nottingham Forest.
Nigel Clough is of course the son of Brian Clough, former Derby County, Nottingham Forest (and Leeds United ) manager and former Middlesbrough and Sunderland striker. Continue Reading »
Jan 01 2009
“I don’t think we will be doing any business in the January transfer window because the type of players we are looking for are not available.
“Another reason is that we have still got some long-term injuries coming back and in January or February, Chelsea will have more player availability.”
–Peter Kenyon
“The type of players we are looking for” - straight from Peter Kenyon. Would they be the kind that cost no money? After all, few players are out of contract at this time of year. Continue Reading »
