Not getting married in the summer of a World Cup Year

‘Well, we can’t marry in the summer on a World Cup year,’ said my girlfriend.

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Will the next Fabio Cannavaro or Luis Figo be found in Denmark this month?

Not to discredit Denmark, the 12^th best country in Europe to play the sport of football, according to FIFA, however not many would expect to find the next hot prospect in Southern Scandinavia, furthermore in the month of June, when the Danish ‘Superliga’ season has finished. Although, any club with initiative and the transfer money to spend, would have their best scouts sent to Aarhus, Aalborg, Herning and Viborg, for 15 days, starting Saturday as the 1992 European Championship winners hold the Under-21 version of the tournament.

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Big Four, Top Six, Also-Ran Eighty Six

So here it is, the day when any hope of a slightly competitive league structure in England takes a step beyond that of Spain into the realms of predictability. Sure enough the Spanish only have two teams who can feasibly challenge for the league ala Scotland, but at least they can put the blame due to their rather terrifying television money discrepancies. What’s our excuse?

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End of season report cards

After fading into nothingness for the last 2 months of the season, it is time to bring in the player’s parents and let them know exactly what I think of their lil’ nippers efforts this season. All scores are out of 10 and most likely heavily inaccurate.

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Ten Transfers That ARE Going To Happen

The Champions League final closed the curtain on what has been an eventful season of football right across Europe. Once again, it was the dazzling dynamos from Barcelona that set the pace, capping it with the win at Wembley. The side has grown over many years into something beautiful. That wasn't a football game – that was a work of art. Man Utd were left straggling, and ultimately, the only side that could beat Barcelona - couldn't. So as the players jet off for a week or two, where will they be next season? “Silly Season”, as it is known, has begun, and come midnight on September 1^st, it could all be very different. So here's a list of ten transfers that are looking on the cards in the Premier League.

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Fulham v Arsenal - Alternative match report

Well thank God that's over.....

 

Not the game I mean the season.

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Arshavin to return to Russia on the cheap

Russian winger is set for a return to his native Russia and former club Zenit St Petersburg in a cut price deal, of just £7million reports the Mirror.

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Liverpool agree £25million deal for Portuguese star

According to reports in Correio da Manha, Liverpool have agreed a fee for Benfica left back Fabio Coentrao.

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Team of the Year...

So the 2010/11 season is finished. Minus the small matter of the play-offs of course, but for the top division, it's now a busy three months preparing to do it all over again.

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Wenger set to cash in on fringe players

A summer clearout at the Emirates looks inevitable with reports this morning suggesting Nicklas Bendtner is set for the exit door. Bendtner is one of many linked with a move away from the club, Emmanuel Eboue, Denilson and Carlos Vela will all be sold in the summer to generate extra funds for new recruits in the summer.

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Bendtner set for Arsenal exit

Nicklas Bendtner has made a decision on his Arsenal future and is set to leave North London in the summer.

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Arsenal set for 1st summer signing

The Metro reports that Arsenal has signed their 1^st signing of the summer, unknown winger Ricardo Alvarez.

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Samba, Cahill and Parker linked (again) to Arsenal

The Express reports that Mr Wenger is finally right to put his hand in his pocket and invest in tried and tested experienced Premiership stars.

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Wenger in for Nasri replacement

18-year old Bundesliga star Mario Gotze has been excellent this season, bagging 33 appearances, scoring 6 goals and assisting 15 for German club Borussia Dortmund.

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Cesc can go…but for £50million

The Mirror reports that Arsenal are prepared to let club captain Cesc Fabregas leave the Emirates, but will only consider bids up to £50million.

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