English Premiership - Big MONY game!- September 7, 2008 With the departures of Alan Curbishley (West Ham) and Kevin Keegan (Newcastle) due to the ongoing rows with their respective boards for having no control over the transfer of players in and out of the club, and the arrival of Robinho on Eastlands, the controversy surrounding big money take-overs of EPL clubs has now reached an unheightened level. It seems as if the managers no lnger have a say on the players they want, need, and maybe in hte future, they control and manage. If this is happening.http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/english-premiership-big-mony-game.html Harry 'Hoodini' Says NO to West Ham!!- September 4, 2008 Harry Redknapp, ex West Ham boss has ruled out a return to Upton Park as manager by stating to The Sun: "Alan Curbishley may have gone as West Ham boss - but there's no way I'll replace him. Curbs quit because he feels he has been undermined and shown a lack of trust by the owner. I take my hat off to him for sticking to his principles."He later went on to add: "Don't get me wrong, West Ham is a fantastic club, with fantastic fans and - having gone there aged 15 - it has a special place in my...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/harry-hoodini-says-no-to-west-ham.html Bilic or Di-Canio for West Ham Boss- September 4, 2008 Slaven Bilic, ex West-Ham defender has openly ruled himself out of the vacant Upton Park managerial post, but ex West-Ham striker and legend, Paulo Di-Canio has admitted it to be his 'dream' job!Following Alan Curbishley's decision to resign on Tuesday after 21 months in charge, The Upton Park club are searching for a new manager to steady the ship. Bilic has openly stated that: "I am always being asked about the West Ham job but there is nothing I can say. He later adds: "I have a contract...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/bilic-or-di-canio-for-west-ham-boss.html Keegans Future in Doubt Indeed it is !!!- September 4, 2008 Kevin Keegan's future as Newcastle boss remains an unclear mystery, is he or isn't he still boss of Newcastle and will he be sacked sooner than laterThe Magpies boss missed training for a third successive day with his absence not officially explained from the club. On Tuesday, rumours began circulating that the Geordie legend had left the club, just eight months after returning for a second stint at the helm. Newcastle confirmed on Wednesday that talks were being held with Keegan and were...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/keegans-future-in-doubt-indeed-it-is.html Manchester City: 'Future Champions'- September 4, 2008 With all the latest news surrounding Robinhos big money move to the Eastlands, talk has being spiraling around the proposed force on domestic and global football that Manchester City now possess! With already great players like the newly signed Brazilian forward, Jo, and existing world-class players like Martin Petrov, Elano, Micah Richards, and the re-born Shaun Wright-Phillips, recently resigned from Chelsea, the dominance that City could have on the Premiership and European Competitions on...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/manchester-city-future-champions.html Robinho responds to the criticism!- September 4, 2008 Robinho (left) has responded to the growing criticism of his big money move to Manchester City at the start of the week. His response to Brazilian great, Pele, was that "the Brazil icon would have done the same".Pele is reported to have said Robinho "needs some serious counselling" as he had been "badly advised" by people close to him. The 24 year-old Brazilian superstar, a modern day role model of many youngsters has hit back saying: "I accept Pele's criticism as he is the king of football,...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/robinho-responds-to-criticism.html Robinho Moves to Manchester City- September 4, 2008 Yes the title is very much true, Robinho makes a money spinning move to Manchester City for a new English Premier League record fee of 32.5m! Most thought his move to Roman Abromovic's Chelsea was a done and dusted deal, but Manchester City, now run by the Abu Dhabi United Group, closed in on Robinho in the last few stages of the final transfer day. With claims stating Robinho only moved for the money sparked huge controversy, with even the great Pele agreeing with this theory. Sure its great...http://amazinggraceeuro2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/robinho-moves-to-manchester-city.html |