News RSS Feed from Football.co.ukThe latest headlines and articles from the world of football.AJ misses season's opener- August 14, 2008 Fulham's new signing Andrew Johnson will have to wait a little longer to make his Cottagers debut as he is currently struggling with a thigh injury. The 27-year-old 10.5million recruit suffered the problem while still with Everton and he is still...http://www.football.co.uk/fulham/aj_misses_season_s_opener_269450.shtml Smith hails Spanish signing- August 14, 2008 Rangers have agreed a two-year loan deal for Valencia's teenage midfielder Aaron Niguez Esclapez. The 19-year-old has enjoyed loan spells with Xerex and Greek side Iraklis and Gers boss Walter Smith has high hopes for the youngsters. He told the ...http://www.football.co.uk/rangers/smith_hails_spanish_signing_269439.shtml City tie up Gardner transfer- August 14, 2008 Hull City have completed a club record 2.5million deal to turn Anthony Gardner's loan move from Tottenham Hotspur into a permanent stay. The 27-year-old has already done enough Tigers boss Phil Brown to pursue a permanent move, with Gardner havin...http://www.football.co.uk/hull_city/city_tie_up_gardner_transfer_269437.shtml King secures Tigers switch- August 14, 2008 Hull City have completed the signing of striker Marlon King on a season-long loan from Wigan Athletic. The 28-year-old only joined the Latics from Watford in January, but scored just once in 15 appearances for Steve Bruce's side. Bruce told his c...http://www.football.co.uk/hull_city/king_secures_tigers_switch_269434.shtml Gunners accept Hoyte offer- August 14, 2008 Middlesbrough have had a bid for Arsenal right-back Justin Hoyte accepted by their Premier League rivals. Boro are searching for a replacement for Luke Young, who recently joined Aston Villa, with 23-year-old Hoyte their number one target. Boro c...http://www.football.co.uk/middlesbrough/gunners_accept_hoyte_offer_269433.shtml Potters end Zigic pursuit- August 14, 2008 Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has admitted defeat in his attempts to sign Serbia striker Nikola Zigic from Spanish club Valencia. The 27-year-old struggled to make his mark at the Mestalla last season following his arrival from Racing Santander an...http://www.football.co.uk/stoke_city/potters_end_zigic_pursuit_269429.shtml Rovers snub Santa Cruz bid- August 14, 2008 Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that they have rejected a major offer for striker Roque Santa Cruz from Manchester City. The Citizens had been reported to have lodged a bid of around 12million for the 26-year-old Paraguay international, with for...http://www.football.co.uk/blackburn_rovers/rovers_snub_santa_cruz_bid_269428.shtml O'Neill set to include Barry- August 14, 2008 Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has praised the attitude of midfielder Gareth Barry, who now looks set to remain with the Midlands club next season. The 27-year-old England international had seemed certain to join Liverpool, earlier this summer...http://www.football.co.uk/aston_villa/o_neill_set_to_include_barry_269427.shtml Blues face Robinho problems- August 14, 2008 Chelsea's bid to sign Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Robinho is in the balance, with the Spanish champions seemingly unwilling to sanction a transfer. Madrid have stated that they do not want to sell the South American ace, but the Blues remain k...http://www.football.co.uk/chelsea/blues_face_robinho_problems_269426.shtml Ranieri cool on Juve hopes- August 14, 2008 Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri tried to remain cautious after seeing his side beat Artmedia Petrzalka 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie. Goals from Mauro Camoranesi, Alessandro Del Piero, Giorgio Chiellini a...http://www.football.co.uk/juventus/ranieri_cool_on_juve_hopes_269424.shtml |