Crystal Palace's Neil Warnock bids farewell to Victor Moses
Boss Neil Warnock had some final remarks for the Wigan playmaker. He expects Victor Moses to shine in the Premier League. Read more...
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Boss Neil Warnock had some final remarks for the Wigan playmaker. He expects Victor Moses to shine in the Premier League. Read more...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Official Transfers - Arsenal's Jack Wilshere joins Bolton and Roma's Stefano Okaka joins Fulham
Two loans to report:
+ Fulham add 20-year-old Italian forward Stefano Okaka (20) via AS Roma until the end of the season.
+ Arsenal send 18-year-old attacking midfielder Jack Wilshere to Bolton until the end of the season.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Fear and Loathing in Selhurst Park
By: A Crystal Palace Supporter
Oh the irony, on the day British papers report that the rich/poor divide is wider than it has ever been beforein society could also be applied to the finances of football clubs is the same day when Crystal Palace go into Administration with an estimated debt of £30 million.
For Palace fans it hardly came as a great surprise with rumours and reports of missed payments and unpaid wages, the one hope being that a new buyer would sweep in on their trusted steed and save the club and particularly the young developing squad that Neil Warnock is so masterfully moulding into a skilful team.
So what of the future? The optimistic fans hope that this will be a much needed fresh start for the club. The start of a new exciting chapter in the Eagles history. For many fans though the future is scary and uncertain. What we can expect is firstly to see our club lose 10 points and go from fighting for a play-off place to the reality of a relegation battle. The squad systematically dismantled with players who we were hoping would be part of our long term future sold at knock down prices.
Already Victor Moses has been stopped by the administrators from playing against Newcastle United and will almost certainly be sold in the next few days. Who knows who else will be sold? The administrator has said that he needs to balance the sale of players with the day to day costs needed for running the club while at the same time the squad needs for good quality players to keep the club in the Championship as this would mean that the club would be more commercially viable to any prospective buyers.
Added into the mix for any potential buyer is the need to buy Selhurst Park at the same time from another company who went into administration some 6 months ago. Enter Ron Noades the former owner of Palace and Monty Burns lookalike, who separated club and ground some 25 years ago and for many fans one of the villains for the predicament Palace finds itself in. Uncle Ron as he is affectionately known by us fans has asked to buy back the ground at a fraction of the price he originally sold it for and to rent it back to the club. With friends like that who needs enemies.
Other then Warnock and the prolific youth academy Palace can also rely on one of the best organised set of fans. The world's first supporters trust are speaking to possible buyers, the second time they have done this in little over 10 years and so seem very well organised.
The Palace on-line community, the largest of any club with over 46,000 members are drawing plans of action and reinforcement to make sure that there will be a club to bring pleasure and infuriate us in equal measure for many years to come. This the joy of being a Palace supporter.
The fact that we have been in this mess before and come through it makes me convinced that we will do so again and not just because of the comforting fact that no club of our size has ever gone under, for surely one day that will sadly change. No, my confidence is in the belief that we are well placed to make the best of this.
On the footballing side, we are remarkably fortunate to have a manager who could almost have been born to take on this challenge. It’s not just the manager either, we have a great group of players to ride out this storm.
They’ve done remarkably well to get us this far, and while the target has sadly moved, I have no doubt that they will continue to give their all . Yes we will lose some almost certainly, but others are ready to step in and make a good fist of staying in this league.
Not least, this is a great opportunity for the youngsters. Among the senior pros too, we have players almost tailor made for right now. The likes of Derry and Hill will provide the leadership required, while the mad enthusiasm of Johannes Ertl, and professional solidity of Danny Butterfield will add to that core of experience to compliment the youth.
None of that counts for anything of course, unless we come out of it the other side. And I am convinced we will. Administration will reduce costs to a sensible level by football standards, and the reduced cost and the situation around Selhurst Park makes reuniting the club and ground a more realistic prospect today than it has been at any time since the split.
What’s more I hope the academy will provide a future flow of players. The club can be an attractive package if the payers can keep us in the Championship, and represents an interesting long term project even if the sterling efforts of our players prove not to be quite enough.
Someone, or perhaps better still a group of people (as the club has perhaps been for too long controlled autocratically by a succession of egomaniacs), will find the call too strong to resist. The club will be saved, and today will have been the start of that process. So maybe the meek will inherit the earth, or at least their home football ground.
Arsenal centre back Thomas Vermaelen out; Sol Campbell in
Nearly 40,000 supporters converged on Villa Park to watch the club take on a spirited Gunners side. More important than the loss of points for Arsenal (0-0 draw), was the loss of Dutch centre back Thomas Vermaelen.
Old boy Sol Campbell will now be counted on to hold the middle with a pivotal match against Manchester United this weekend.
Good man Sol has two things going for him: 1) As hot as Rooney has played for United, he can’t keep it up, can he? 2) The match is at Emirates.
So will Sol get it done versus Wayne Rooney this weekend? Read more...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Crystal Palace go into administration
We will make news updates available throughout the day...
Read more...Nottingham Forest vs. QPR preview on 26/1/10
With a nice discussion from striker Dexter Blackstock who left for Forst some while back via This Is Nottingham Forest Read more...
Victor Moses to Nottingham Forest transfer rumour heats up
Forest are keen to bring in Crystal Palace's Victor Moses. A seven-figure bid is being prepared via This Is Nottingham Forest Read more...
Monday, January 25, 2010
West Ham want Juan Carlos Menseguez
San Lorenzo 25-year-old Argentine forward Juan Carlos Menseguez is wanted by West Ham United via Footballpress.net
Read more...Arsenal sign goalkeeper Vito Mannone
The Italian penned a new long-term contract with the club.
He has spent time with the first team several times this season. Five Premier league appearances and three UEFA Champions League starts.
The 21-year-old arrived via Atalanta in 2005.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Arsenal players score EPL goals; lots of 'em, Chelsea also knows how to finish
An in-depth look by IM Scouting reveals that Arsenal has scored the most league goals out of any European club.
2.682 goals per match!
Chelsea is third on the list with 2.476 league goals per match.
Via IMScouting.com Read more...
Thursday, January 21, 2010
West Ham and Tottenham Transfer Rumours: Van Nistelrooy a target?
Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy is a rumoured target of several of the world's top clubs. Joining the list are two London football clubs - Tottenham and West Ham United.
Via Soccerway News Read more...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Arsenal adds Sol Campbell to UEFA Champions League squad
Arsenal will add Sol Campbell to the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League squad via multiple U.K. media reports.
The Gunner next face Porto in the First Knockout Round. Read more...
Monday, January 18, 2010
Former U.S. Youth National Team Player, Korey Veeder, signed by Crystal Palace via Crystal Palace Baltimore
Crystal Palace Baltimore, an affiliate club of London side Crystal Palace, reporting that Palace have added 18-year old midfielder/defender Korey Veeder.
The player recently inked a three-year contract. Soon he will train with the English Championship club and then move to a continental European club on loan in order to obtain E.U. work status.
Go here for more details - Veeder signs with Crystal Palace
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Arsenal News: Craign Eastmond solid versus Bolton
Arsene Wenger spoke about Craig Eastmond's performance against Bolton. "Overall he has shown interesting things," Wenger said on the club's offical website - Arsenal.com. Read more...
Victor Moses to be sold in next 24 hours via Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock
Soon enough there will be closure in the Victor Moses saga.
So who will it be: Man City, Arsenal, Man United?
Via Tribalfootball.com Read more...
Arsenal's Philippe Senderos off to Celtic? Transfer Rumour News
Arsenal's little-used defender Philippe Senderos is off to Celtic via loan.
Read on at IMScouting News Read more...
Portsmouth hoping for Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani dos Santos
If and when Portsmouth have the current transfer ban lifted, the club will hopefully bring in dos Santos on loan through the summer.
The Mexican international has failed to impress and White Hart Lane.
Frankly, we here at Football London can't believe that he is not back in Spain playing for a mid-level La Liga side.
Via IMScouting News Read more...
Cagliari's Massimo Cellino praises the West Ham Supporters
Potential investor Massimo Cellino, president of Serie A side Cagliari, recently spoke with the Italian media about his potential purchase of West Ham United. He also showered praise on the supporters of the club:
"I was very impressed by the Hammers fans. If I had them here at Cagliari, we'd be in the Champions League."Read more...
Arsenal Transfer Rumours -- Newcastle United look to bring in Jack Wilshere
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere now linked with a move to Newcastle United.
If true, the 18-year-old attacking mid would go to the Championship side through the summer.
Will it happen?
Via IMScouting News Read more...
IMScouting.com Launches Widgets
As you already may know, Football London often offers high praise for IMScouting.com. And we are pleased to see that the site is now offering widgets for blogs, sites, etc.
Check out the news release at the site -- IMScouting.com launches widgets for websites, blogs and personal social pages
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Arsenal now targeting Maxime Gonalons - Transfer Rumours
Read on at Soccer City FC -- Arsenal Transfer Rumour - Lyon's Maxime Gonalons heading to the Gunners this summer Read more...
Arsenal keen to bring in Mario Madzukic? Transfer Rumour
Media outlets in the U.K. reporting that Arsene Wenger sent scouts to look at Dinamo Zagreb striker Mario Mandzukic.
Will the Gunners sign the Croatian?
Via IMScouting.com News
Transfer Rumour Confirmation -- Samuel Galindo signs with Arsenal
The 17-year-old will go out on loan...
Via The Gunning Hawk
Chelsea mencetak tujuh gol untuk mengalahkan Black Cats of Sunderland
Striker Nicolas Anelka dan pemain tengah Frank Lampard mencetak empat gol bagi Chelsea, sebagai Black Cats of Sunderland tidak punya kesempatan kemenangan.
Selengkapnya -- Soccerway News Read more...
Valutazione Chelsea sette gol contro i negri Gatti di Sunderland
Nicolas Anelka, attaccante e il centrocampista Frank Lampard ha segnato quattro gol per il Chelsea, come la Black Cats di Sunderland aveva alcuna possibilità di vittoria.
Per saperne di più qui Soccerway News Read more...
Chelsea FC puntuación de siete goles ante el Sunderland humildes
El delantero Nicolas Anelka y el centrocampista Frank Lampard anotó cuatro goles para el Chelsea, como los gatos Negro de Sunderland no tenía ninguna posibilidad de victoria.
Leer más aquí -- Soccerway Noticias Read more...
Crystal Palace's Victor Moses scores versus Plymouth Argyle
Moses, who is being tracked by Europe's elite, led Palace to the victory; the club now sits in 8th and is closing in on a promotion playoff spot.
Read more...Samba Sandro no longer off to Tottenham as the transfer rumours swirl?
Looks as if this one is off, which is odd, since it was on for several days....silly transfer season!
Internacional vice-chairman Fernando Carvalho, "We could sell Sandro to another European club in the summer - we'll see," said to media in Brazil.
Wow! Did not see this coming.
Via Footballpress.net
Three Italian clubs circle in for Internazionale's Luis Jimenez who is on loan with West Ham United
Italian clubs - Catania, Chievo and Parma - may approach Inter Milan about Chilean attacking midfielder Luis Jimenez.
The 25-year-old is currently on loan at West Ham United.
Via Footballpress.net Read more...
See ya Seol! Ki-hyeon out at Fulham via mutual consent
Fulham has ended the contract of Seol Ki-hyeon via mutual consent.
The South Korean's deal would have concluded at the end of the 2009-10 EPL campaign, but media are now reporting that he is free-and-clear to sign elsewhere.
Where will he go?
Back to South Korea?
Another Asian league?
Lower-level English side?
The States?
One thing is certain, if Ki-hyeon does not earn first-team minutes he could lose his place on the 2010 South Korea World Cup roster. Read more...
Tottenham face off against Tigers as Hull comes to White Hart Lane later today
Supporters of Manchester City rooting for at least a draw from this match as City and Spurs fight for the elusive fourth spot in the EPL table -- and with it a berth in the 2010-11 UEFA Champions League.
Spurs have been active in the January transfer rumours but should have little problem dispatching a less-than-stellar Hilly City squad.
Did you know? -- Hull City and Burnley are the last EPL clubs to win an away game this campaign. Will the Tigers put an end to this stat?
Prediction: Spurs too, too much for Hull City. 3-1. Read more...
If Chelsea are to remain at the top of the Prem. table, a win against Sunderland is vital
Chelsea host Sunderland later today with much at stake for both clubs.
Odds are stacked against the Black Cats as the club last defeated Chelsea in March 2001, a run of 11 games. Of those, the Blues have taken 10.
Since 2001, only one point for Sunderland!
Prediction: Too much at stake for Chelsea to let a spirited Sunderland side walk into Stamford Bridge and take points -- Chelsea 2-0. Read more...
Friday, January 15, 2010
Now at Football London - Tottenham Hotspur 09/10 Home Soccer Jersey
Spurs supporters, Football London via our affiliate, proudly announces the 2009-10 Tottenham Home Soccer Jersey available at Amazon.com
Arsenal scoring goals as Gunners ready for Bolton
Bolton, now led by Owen Coyle, host Arsenal this weekend.
Did you knwo: Arsenal have 53 goals from 20 league games.
Match Preview via Telegraph
Arsenal's Theo Walcott wants to return for FA Cup tie against Stoke City
In nine days, Theo could be back.
Are you ready for his return?
Via Telegraph
Everton eye Senderos in latest transfer rumour
David Moyes needs Philippe Senderos after the departure of Lucas Neill.
Via Liverpool Echo
Arsenal's Sol Campbell feels like he is back home with the Gunners after his transfer
Campbell, a central defender, hopes to bring maturity to this youthful set of players as Arsenal close fast on table-leaders Chelsea.
Will this 'Invincible' put Arsenal over the top and return the Prem. title to the Gunners?
Via The Gazette
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Arsenal want Real Santander's Sergio Canales in latest transfer rumour
Arsenal with Real Madrid just behind the Gunners per the latest transfer rumour "shop talk" look ready to land 18-year-old midfielder Sergio Canales from Racing Santander.
Via Daily Star
Real Madrid now after Crystal Palace wonderboy Victor Moses. When will the Victor Moses transfer rumours end?
Just sell the lad, to somebody!
Spain's Real Madrid now seem to be keen to sign Crystal Palace's 19-year-old striker Victor Moses.
Via Daily Mail
Moses, let those transfer rumours go! Take an offer.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Fulham to add young Roma striker Stefano Okaka Chuka soon
Fulham and Roma striker Stefano Okaka Chuka are soon to be joined via loan. The 20-year-old forward should finalize next week.
Via Daily Mirror
Sandro to Tottenham confirmed
Multiple media outlets have confirmed that Brazil midfielder Sandro is off to Tottenham after a £6m move was finalized.
The only question is when?
Sandro's Samba club, Internacional, want the midfielder through the Copa Libertadores campaign. The Libertadores is South America's largest club tournament.
When will he arrive at White Hart Lane?
Via Daily Mirror
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Canadian on trial at Crystal Palace
Check it out -- Canadian on trial at Crystal Palace
Read more...Sunday, January 10, 2010
Victor Moses saga continues as Nottingham Forest joins in the transfer rumours
Nottingham Forest with a £3m bid for Crystal Palace's Victor Moses.
Via Daily Mail
Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool, et cetera....too many to name at present all want the bring the attacking player in. Read more...
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Manchester City jump into Victor Moses transfer battle. Will Crystal Palace take City's offer?
Manchester City are rumoured to be after Crystal Palace's £5m-rated 19-year-old striker Victor Moses.
Another question: would Moses move to City where he is unlikely to see first-team minutes from the get?
Via The Independent Read more...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sol Campbell to Arsenal? Wow, that would be a shock.
Defender Sol Campbell could return to the Gunners if Arsene Wenger sells Philippe Senderos before.
Via Daily Mirror Read more...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Crystal Palace sends Simon Thomas packing
Crystal Palace ends partnership with 25-year-old forward Simon Thomas.
Via Footballpress.net
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Rumour: Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso coming to White Hart Lane?
Tottenham are keen to add Miguel Veloso after the Sporting Lisbon midfielder scored in his club's recent Portuguese Cup victory.
Via Times Read more...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
David Bentley off to Spain in Tottenham Hotspur transfer rumour - Where did it all go wrong?
Transfer bust David Bentley may next ply his trade in Spain with Atletico Madrid as the winger looks ready to leave his nightmare at White Hart Lane.
Via Daily Mirror Read more...
Daniel Sturridge is Football London's top performer from the 3rd Round of the FA Cup
Daniel Sturridge - Chelsea striker scores a brace against Watford as Blues romp 5-0.
Carlo Ancelotti believes Sturridge is the replacement for Didier Drogba.
Drogba is currently at the African Nations Cup through the end of January.
[Link via ESPN Soccernet] Read more...
Chelsea target Emile Heskey to fill void left by the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations
Chelsea will offer £4m for Aston Villa's Emile Heskey as a short-term replacement for Didier Drogba.
Drogba is currently in Angola at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Via Mail on Sunday
More Chelsea rumours at the January 2010 Transfer Coverage Center Read more...
Chelsea to make a run at Liverpool's Fernando Torres in transfer rumour news
Fernando Torres could become one of, if not the most expensive player in the world should Liverpool fail to qualify for the 2010-11 UEF Champions League.
Chelsea could dish out £140m in transfer fees and wages for the Spanish international.
Via News of the World Read more...
Arsenal and Chelsea listed on latest club rankings
Arsenal and Chelsea are on Jonah Freedman's World Soccer Power Rankings (Dec. 23rd) at SI.com
The London clubs are also listed on World Club Rankings Top 25 Clubs for 2009.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Crystal Palace's Victor Moses speaks about transfer speculation
19-year-old Victor Moses, under contract at Palace until 2011, is content to remain at the club but does want to play at the highest level at some juncture in his career.
Via ESPN Star Read more...
Chelsea's Frank Lampard confident the club can survive while stars head to the 2010 African Nations Cup
With Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Salomon Kalou and John Obi Mikel in Angola for the 2010 African Nations Cup, Chelsea is certainly down but not out according to midfielder Frank Lampard.
Via Goal.com Read more...
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara on loan until end of season?
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara's loan spell is due to end at Portsmouth by the 15th of this month.
At that point, Spurs will send the 23-year-old to yet another Premier League Club in hopes of finding O'Hara more minutes.
Via Daily Mail - Mail Online
Crystal Palace forced to sell Victor Moses? Transfer Rumours deepen as Arsenal and Tottenham close in on the 19-year-old winger
Reports have Crystal Palace selling Victor Moses sooner rather than later in an effort to ease the club's financial problems.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Birmingham, Wigan, Everton and West Brom all are linked with a move for Moses.
Via Daily Mail - Mail Online
Fulham send trio to Lincoln City
Forward Michael Uwezu (loan), midfielder Matthew Saunders (loan), and defender Adam Watts (undisclosed) were sent to Lincoln City via Fulham on day one of the January transfer window.
Read more...Friday, January 1, 2010
Will Charlie MacDonald lead Brentford past Doncaster in FA Cup 3rd Round action?
MacDonald, the Bees leading goal scorer, returns this weekend against Championship side Doncaster after a red card ban.
The striker, native to Greater London, has been a revelation for Brentford. He is a big reason the club was promoted to League One after the 2008-09 campaign.
Will Charlie MacDonald score the game winner? Read more...
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky to factor against West Ham in the 3rd Round of the 2009-10 FA Cup on 3/1/2010
Boss Arsene Wenger admits that Tomas Rosicky, he of recent injury spells, could go against West Ham.
"Rosicky was in the squad at Portsmouth and he could play on Sunday," Wegner said to U.K. media.
Arsenal heads to Upton Park this weekend for the FA Cup match.
Via Sky Sports
Arsenal sign Brazil's Wellington Silva away from Fluminense
Arsenal recently offered £3.5million for 16-year-old Brazil forward Wellington Silva who was beginning to show his metal at Fluminense and on the world stage.
Silva's agent, Rodrigo Pitta, noted that the deal is all but complete; the Samba youth international will join the London club once 18.
Via Sky Sports
London clubs set to square of in 3rd Round of FA Cup -- 2/1/2010 and 3/1/2010
Here is a link to our predictions for each club -- 2009-10 FA Cup 3rd Round Predictions
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