News RSS Feed from Football.co.ukThe latest headlines and articles from the world of football.Perfect start for Guardiola- August 14, 2008 New Barcelona head coach Josep Guardiola was delighted to see his reign start with a 4-0 Champions League victory at home to Wisla Krakow. Two goals from Samuel Eto'o and further strikes from Xavi and Thierry Henry gave Barca a comfortable cushion...http://www.football.co.uk/barcelona/perfect_start_for_guardiola_269422.shtml Silva pens Valencia extension- August 14, 2008 Valencia have announced that Spain midfielder David Silva has signed a new improved five-year contract to put an end to talk of him leaving the Mestalla this summer. The 22-year-old was recently the subject of an offer from Manchester United, havi...http://www.football.co.uk/valencia/silva_pens_valencia_extension_269420.shtml Nolan impressed by Elmander- August 14, 2008 Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan is backing summer signing Johan Elmander to be a big hit for the Trotters this season. The 27-year-old Sweden international has moved to the Reebok Stadium from French club Toulouse for a fee of around 10milli...http://www.football.co.uk/bolton_wanderers/nolan_impressed_by_elmander_269419.shtml Wenger enjoys Gunners win- August 14, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was delighted with his side's display in their 2-0 victory at Twente in the first leg of their Champions League final qualifying round tie. Second-half goals from William Gallas and Emmanuel Adebayor gave the Gunners a c...http://www.football.co.uk/arsenal/wenger_enjoys_gunners_win_269418.shtml Benitez disappointed by Reds- August 14, 2008 Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admitted that his side had been lucky to escape with a goalless draw from their Champions League trip to Standard Liege. The Reds had Jose Reina for the blank scoreline in the first leg of their final qualifying roun...http://www.football.co.uk/liverpool/benitez_disappointed_by_reds_269417.shtml Boro make Hoyte approach- August 14, 2008 Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has confirmed that his club have tabled an offer for Arsenal right-back Justin Hoyte. Boro are searching for a replacement for Luke Young, who recently joined Aston Villa, with 23-year-old Hoyte their number one...http://www.football.co.uk/middlesbrough/boro_make_hoyte_approach_269416.shtml Hughes: Corluka staying put- August 14, 2008 Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has vowed to keep Croatia defender Vedran Corluka at the club, following the collapse of a transfer to Spurs. Doubts have been raised about Hughes' own future with the Citizens, but the Welshman is determined to...http://www.football.co.uk/manchester_city/hughes_corluka_staying_put_269415.shtml Larsson told to stay with City- August 14, 2008 Unsettled Birmingham City midfielder Sebastian Larsson has been told by manager Alex McLeish that he will be staying at the Midlands club. "Will he be staying Yes, I definitely think so," McLeish told the Birmingham Mail. The Scotsman's comments...http://www.football.co.uk/birmingham_city/larsson_told_to_stay_with_city_269407.shtml Bailey seals Addicks move- August 14, 2008 Charlton Athletic have brought Southend United midfielder Nicky Bailey to The Valley in a 750,000 deal. Bailey, who was United's top scorer last season with 12 goals from the centre of midfield, announced his ambitions after signing with the form...http://www.football.co.uk/charlton_athletic/bailey_seals_addicks_move_269403.shtml Loan deal for winger Martin- August 14, 2008 Highly-rated Manchester United winger Lee Martin has completed a one-month loan move to Nottingham Forest. Martin, who has enjoyed previous loan spells at Royal Antwerp, Glasgow Rangers, Stoke City, Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield United, arrived in...http://www.football.co.uk/nottingham_forest/loan_deal_for_winger_martin_269402.shtml |