Edwin van der Sar still has no Man Utd quit plans

Date: 31st August 2010 at 10:40 am | Written by
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400x400_1255792774_spt_ai_manutd_bolton_12 Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar claims the thought of retirement is still far from his mind. The veteran Dutchman will turn 40 in October but still has no intention of winding down his …

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Lucas Leiva surprised by Liverpool exit talk

Date: 31st August 2010 at 10:00 am | Written by
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400x400_1271712619_spt_ai_liverpool_westham_24 Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has reacted with surprise at reports suggesting he is close to the Anfield exit door. The 23-year-old Brazil midfielder has been an ever-present for the Reds during the opening weeks of …

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Aston Villa’s Luke Young wants window to close

Date: 31st August 2010 at 9:40 am | Written by
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400x400_1267043380_spt_ai_villa_palace_01 Aston Villa defender Luke Young cannot wait for the transfer window to close on Tuesday evening. Young, 31, turned down the chance to join Liverpool on the eve of the new season in favour of …

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Mario Gomez interested in Liverpool move

Date: 31st August 2010 at 9:20 am | Written by
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400x400_1277653902_spt_ai_germany_england_173 Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has welcomed transfer deadline day interest from Liverpool. The Reds are believed to have enquired about the loan availability of the Germany international. The 25-year-old former Stuttgart hitman finds himself behind …

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Stoke City confirm Eidur Gudjohnsen interest

Date: 31st August 2010 at 9:00 am | Written by
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400x400_1269102447_spt_ai_stoke_tottenham_07 Chairman Peter Coates has confirmed Stoke City's interest in signing Eidur Gudjohnsen. The 31-year-old Iceland forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Tottenham and the Potters have held talks with Monaco …

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Bob Bradley out of Aston Villa running

Date: 31st August 2010 at 8:20 am | Written by
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400x400_1276377511_spt_ai_england_usa_197 Bob Bradley appears to have taken himself out of the running to become the new manager of Aston Villa after extending his contract as United States national team coach. Bradley, 52, had emerged as a …

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Fabio Capello given England fitness boost

Date: 31st August 2010 at 8:00 am | Written by
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400x400_1281357158_spt_ai_england_pressconf_04 England boss Fabio Capello has been given a fitness boost ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifiers after all 24 members of his squad reported fit for international duty. Capello's side take on Bulgaria and Switzerland …

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Prospective Blackburn owner told to close business

Date: 31st August 2010 at 7:40 am | Written by
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400x400_1272124737_spt_ai_wolvesvblackburn_03 A possible new owner for Blackburn Rovers has been ordered to close down a company operating in Bahrain. Ahsan Ali Syed, an Indian national based in the Middle Eastern country, has been told that his …

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West Brom swoop for Paul Scharner

Date: 31st August 2010 at 7:20 am | Written by
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400x400_1265756878_spt_ai_wiganvstoke_29 West Bromwich Albion have landed former Wigan Athletic utility-man Paul Scharner. Scharner, 30, left the Latics when his contract expired at the end of the last campaign and has now penned a two-year deal with …

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The transfer dealings at Anfield

Date: 30th August 2010 at 8:01 pm | Written by
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The transfer window always reminds me of Christmas. Full of expectation, excitement and then suddenly it becomes something an anti-climax once it is over. Some are happy with their presents, while …

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