http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/-t1.htm Sat, 16 May 2009 21:57:16 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/13/63/20/83/wweane10.jpg http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/-t1.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/premier-league-round-up-t366.htm LiamAVFC1985 United celebrate another title success Manchester United wrapped up the Premier League title as Hull City climbed out of the bottom three to leave Middlesbrough on the brink of relegation. Newcastle United are back in the relegation zone after losing at home to Fulham, who will fight it out with Tottenham Hotspur for the final European berth. With the Red Devils clinching the title at lunchtime, the main focus later in the afternoon was on the battle to beat the drop and ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:57:16 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/premier-league-round-up-t366.htm#367 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/premier-league-round-up-t366.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-tie-up-title-treble-t365.htm LiamAVFC1985 Manchester United clinched a third consecutive Premier League title after securing the point they needed with a 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal. Sir Alex Ferguson's men headed into Saturday lunchtime's Old Trafford encounter requiring only a draw to match Liverpool's record of 18 top-flight crowns. And, after seeing Arsenal control possession for long periods and strike the post late on, United greeted the final whistle with huge delight to give Ferguson the 11th championship success ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:55:52 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-tie-up-title-treble-t365.htm#366 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-tie-up-title-treble-t365.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-my-job-is-safe-t364.htm LiamAVFC1985 Hughes: Given assurances Manchester City boss Mark Hughes insists he will still be manager of the club next season. There has been speculation over his position for most of the season after the mega-rich Abu Dhabi United Group took over at Eastlands back in September. This will only intensify after City missed out on European football next season by losing 2-1 at Spurs on Saturday. But Hughes insists he has been given assurances by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak that he will ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:53:51 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-my-job-is-safe-t364.htm#365 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-my-job-is-safe-t364.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/boro-denied-by-villa-t363.htm LiamAVFC1985 Tuncay: Opened the scoring Middlesbrough still have an outside chance of Premier League survival after they drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at The Riverside. Turkish star Tuncay Sanli had scored a wonderful opening goal for Boro in the first half, but the Teessiders could not hang on. John Carew levelled shorty after the break to make sure Villa took a share of the spoils, which on the balance of play they deserved. With Hull City drawing at Bolton and Newcastle getting beat ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:52:26 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/boro-denied-by-villa-t363.htm#364 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/boro-denied-by-villa-t363.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-it-was-never-a-pen-t362.htm LiamAVFC1985 Hughes: Unhappy Man City boss Mark Hughes was unhappy with the penalty decision which cost his side against Spurs. Robbie Keane scored from the spot with four minutes to go after Frazier Campbell and Micah Richards had tangled in the box. The goal gave Spurs a 2-1 win after City had got back into the game in the second period with Valeri Bojinov equalising Jermaine Defoe's first-half strike. The defeat extinguished City's hopes of qualifying for Europe and Hughes was upset ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:51:00 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-it-was-never-a-pen-t362.htm#363 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hughes-it-was-never-a-pen-t362.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/redknapp-hails-spurs-effort-t361.htm LiamAVFC1985 Redknapp: Delighted Harry Redknapp was full of praise for his side after Spurs beat Manchester City 2-1 to keep their dream of qualifying for Europe alive. Spurs dominated the first-half but City keeper Shay Given was in magnificent form to deny Jermaine Defoe, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Ledley King. Defoe finally broke the deadlock on 29 minutes but City came out a different side after the break and substitute Valeri Bojinov equalised on 65 minutes. But Spurs then won it with ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:49:47 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/redknapp-hails-spurs-effort-t361.htm#362 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/redknapp-hails-spurs-effort-t361.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-expects-no-utd-favours-t360.htm LiamAVFC1985 Brown: Relieved to be in control Hull City boss Phil Brown is still expecting a tough test on the final day of the season despite Manchester United sealing the title on Saturday. The Red Devils secured a third straight Premier League crown after a 0-0 draw with Arsenal, meaning boss Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to rotate his squad for the last game of the season at the KC Stadium, with the UEFA Champions League final in mind. The Tigers, meanwhile, handed their survival hopes ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:48:13 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-expects-no-utd-favours-t360.htm#361 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-expects-no-utd-favours-t360.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-hurt-by-boo-boys-t359.htm LiamAVFC1985 Southgate: Hurt by reaction Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admitted he had been deeply hurt after being booed off the pitch following his side's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Southgate was targeted by a large section of fans after the draw at the Riverside left his side staring down the barrel of relegation. Relegation is not a mathematical certainty but Boro will only stay up if several results go their way, and Southgate insisted he still would want to bring Boro back ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:47:02 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-hurt-by-boo-boys-t359.htm#360 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-hurt-by-boo-boys-t359.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-hails-big-point-t358.htm LiamAVFC1985 Brown: Delighted with draw Hull boss Phil Brown believes the draw at Bolton could give his side a big psychological boost as they look to secure safety in the Premier League. The Tigers climbed out of the bottom three with a priceless 1-1 draw at the Reebok Stadium as Craig Fagan's strike cancelled out Gretar Steinsson's first-half opener. Results also went Hull's way as relegation rivals Newcastle lost at home to Fulham and Middlesbrough were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:45:40 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-hails-big-point-t358.htm#359 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-hails-big-point-t358.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-blasts-webb-t357.htm LiamAVFC1985 Shearer confronts Webb at final whistle Alan Shearer slammed referee Howard Webb after he disallowed a goal from Mark Viduka as Newcastle lost to Fulham. The defeat at St James' Park saw Newcastle drop back into the drop zone, but they were denied a goal by a controversial decision by Webb. Newcastle were trailing 1-0 to Fulham when Viduka headed home a 50th-minute Danny Guthrie corner. Referee Webb ruled out the strike for a foul on goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer by Kevin Nolan, ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:43:42 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-blasts-webb-t357.htm#358 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-blasts-webb-t357.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-hails-britannia-faithful-t356.htm LiamAVFC1985 Pulis: 10th home win of season Tony Pulis dedicated Stoke City's 2-0 victory over Wigan in their last home match of the season to the club's supporters. After 68 minutes of squandered opportunities and poor execution Ricardo Fuller broke the deadlock when he evaded challenges from Emmerson Boyce, Titus Bramble and Maynor Figueroa to fire past Richard Kingson. James Beattie headed home Matt Etherington's cross in the 76th minute to clinch Stoke's 10th victory of the season ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:42:30 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-hails-britannia-faithful-t356.htm#357 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-hails-britannia-faithful-t356.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-s-sos-suffers-setback-t355.htm LiamAVFC1985 Viduka and Hughes clash European hopefuls Fulham rocked Alan Shearer's mission to save Newcastle United from Premier League relegation with a 1-0 victory at St James' Park. The former Magpies and England captain recorded his first win on Monday as Middlesbrough were defeated, but the high-octane Tyne-Tees derby was followed by a hammer blow as a Diomansy Kamara goal handed the Cottagers the points, while Sebastien Bassong was sent off. Having arrived at the start of April, ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:41:12 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-s-sos-suffers-setback-t355.htm#356 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-s-sos-suffers-setback-t355.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/tigers-climb-out-of-drop-zone-t354.htm LiamAVFC1985 Fagan celebrates his equaliser Hull climbed out of the bottom three with a priceless 1-1 draw with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. Craig Fagan's early second-half strike cancelled out Gretar Steinsson's first-half opener to earn Hull a deserved draw. Hull were unlucky not to take all three points with Jussi Jaaskelainen producing a world-class save to deny substitute Daniel Cousin late on. The point was good enough to ensure safety for Bolton, while Hull face a nervy final-day ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:40:05 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/tigers-climb-out-of-drop-zone-t354.htm#355 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/tigers-climb-out-of-drop-zone-t354.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/zola-proud-of-hammers-t353.htm LiamAVFC1985 Zola: Proud man Gianfranco Zola is proud of his players despite the fact West Ham fell out of European contention after their Goodison Park defeat. The Hammers saw any remaining hopes of finishing seventh slip away after Fulham and Tottenham both secured victories on Saturday. Reports about the club's financial status and possible takeover have dominated recent headlines at Upton Park, but Zola says the squad's ability to remain focused has been "remarkable". "I ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:38:04 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/zola-proud-of-hammers-t353.htm#354 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/zola-proud-of-hammers-t353.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hodgson-sorry-for-magpies-t352.htm LiamAVFC1985 Hodgson: Sympathy for Newcastle Fulham chief Roy Hodgson admitted he felt sorry for Newcastle after his side's 1-0 win at St James' Park. Newcastle dropped into the bottom three after Diomansy Kamara's first half goal proved to be enough to give Fulham all three points. The win boosts Fulham's hopes of finishing in seventh spot and securing a place in Europe next season, but Hodgson admitted they rode their luck at times to secure the victory on Tyneside. Hodgson was full ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:36:35 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hodgson-sorry-for-magpies-t352.htm#353 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/hodgson-sorry-for-magpies-t352.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/wenger-sets-gunners-challenge-t351.htm LiamAVFC1985 Wenger: Players learned a lot Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal to eclipse Manchester United as Premier League champions next season. United wrapped up a third consecutive top-flight crown with a 0-0 draw at home to the Gunners on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal will finish the domestic season in fourth place, having also been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by United at the semi-final stage. Wenger paid tribute to United's success, but hopes his youthful Gunners ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:34:57 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/wenger-sets-gunners-challenge-t351.htm#352 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/wenger-sets-gunners-challenge-t351.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/megson-we-have-eased-up-t350.htm LiamAVFC1985 Megson: Not fully content Bolton boss Gary Megson feels his side have taken their foot off the gas in the last few weeks after securing safety with the draw against Hull. The 1-1 draw with the relegation-threatned Tigers at the Reebok Stadium ensured another season in the Premier League. Megson was happy to have ensured survival, but is disappointed at the way his side have eased up prematurely before the end of the season. "I am happy we are now mathematically safe ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:33:48 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/megson-we-have-eased-up-t350.htm#351 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/megson-we-have-eased-up-t350.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/everton-sign-off-in-style-t349.htm LiamAVFC1985 Saha: Two goals Everton easily grabbed three points from their final home game of the season with a 3-1 win over West Ham. The visitors took the lead against the run of play when Radoslav Kovac picked up the ball 35 yards out and blasted a long-range effort into the net as Everton stood off him. But the game was changed completely when Everton were awarded a penalty and West Ham reduced to 10-men on 38 minutes. As Tim Cahill burst into the penalty area, he was tripped by ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:31:54 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/everton-sign-off-in-style-t349.htm#350 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/everton-sign-off-in-style-t349.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-hails-players-attitude-t348.htm LiamAVFC1985 Moyes: Thrilled with season Everton manager David Moyes has hailed the season-long effort of his players after their 3-1 defeat of West Ham. The Toffees moved up to fifth-place in the Premier League with the victory as Aston Villa could only manage a draw with struggling Middlesbrough. But Moyes insists that even if his side fall back to sixth on the final day of the season, it will still have been a fantastic campaign. "If we could finish fifth it will be great but ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:30:18 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-hails-players-attitude-t348.htm#349 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-hails-players-attitude-t348.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-rues-insignificant-latics-t347.htm LiamAVFC1985 Bruce: Unhappy with defeat Steve Bruce has told his critics not to forget who Wigan are after the defeat to Stoke City. Saturday's 2-0 defeat at the Britannia Stadium means the Latics have extended their barren run to only two wins from their last 17 Premier League fixtures. The visitors enjoyed a good start to the match, as they did in their previous two matches against newly-crowned champions Manchester United and relegation candidates West Brom, but ended up losers thanks ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:29:00 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-rues-insignificant-latics-t347.htm#348 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-rues-insignificant-latics-t347.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/ronaldo-really-really-happy-t346.htm LiamAVFC1985 Ronaldo: Happy with title success Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is 'really, really happy' at Manchester United after winning a third successive Premier League title. The Portuguese winger continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford after being courted by Real Madrid last summer. United resisted the overtures of the Spanish giants 12 months ago, but reports claim Real will make a renewed bid to sign Ronaldo at the end of the season. Ronaldo has long held a desire ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:18:19 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/ronaldo-really-really-happy-t346.htm#347 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/ronaldo-really-really-happy-t346.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-in-sympathetic-mood-t345.htm LiamAVFC1985 O'Neill: Sympathetic Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill was happy to see his side collect a point at Middlesbrough but admits he feels for counterpart Gareth Southgate. John Carew leveled in the second half for Villa after Tuncay Sanli had acrobatically put Boro ahead in the first half. The result means Boro need a huge stroke of luck on the final day, but O'Neill was pleased with how his side came back into the match. "On the second half-performance I thought we ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:16:22 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-in-sympathetic-mood-t345.htm#346 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-in-sympathetic-mood-t345.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/keane-spot-kick-sinks-city-t344.htm LiamAVFC1985 Keane: Scored winner Spurs are still in the hunt to qualify for Europe after a last-gasp 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester City at White Hart Lane. The home side dominated the first half and City keeper Shay Given pulled off three great saves to deny Jermain Defoe, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Ledley King. But Defoe finally broke the deadlock on 29 minutes when getting behind Richard Dunne to flick on a Tom Huddlestone cross from the right. City came out a different side after ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:14:35 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/keane-spot-kick-sinks-city-t344.htm#345 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/keane-spot-kick-sinks-city-t344.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/britannia-given-potters-treat-t343.htm LiamAVFC1985 Fuller: 10th goal of season Stoke City gave their home fans a treat as they leapfrogged Wigan into 11th with a 2-0 win on Saturday. Goals from strike duo Ricardo Fuller and James Beattie in a thrilling second half proved the difference as the hosts clinched their 10th win on home soil. It was also 10 for Fuller, who teased the Latics' defence before reaching double figures in his league goals tally. Steve Bruce's side, who have now failed to win in 15 of their last 17, ... Premireship Football News Sat, 16 May 2009 21:07:56 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/britannia-given-potters-treat-t343.htm#344 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/britannia-given-potters-treat-t343.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gazidis-arsenal-not-in-crisis-t338.htm LiamAVFC1985 Gazidis: Backing Wenger Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has rejected claims that the club have entered a period of crisis. The Gunners have come in for heavy scrutiny after a fourth trophyless season in a row. Manager Arsene Wenger has felt the brunt of the criticism for his continued faith in a youthful side that has struggled this season. But while Gazidis admits the campaign has been disappointing, the American is confident that the side are heading in the right ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:56:43 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gazidis-arsenal-not-in-crisis-t338.htm#339 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gazidis-arsenal-not-in-crisis-t338.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/arsenal-refute-rice-reports-t337.htm LiamAVFC1985 Arsenal have issued a statement denying reports that Pat Rice will retire from his role as assistant manager in the summer. It was suggested on Wednesday that the former Gunners right-back, who joined the club's coaching set-up in 1984, could step down at the end of the season. However, Arsenal have stressed that manager Arsene Wenger's right-hand man of 13 years is fully committed to the cause following a difficult run of results for the North London club. A statement on the ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:55:24 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/arsenal-refute-rice-reports-t337.htm#338 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/arsenal-refute-rice-reports-t337.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/young-reveals-injury-slog-t336.htm LiamAVFC1985 Aston Villa full-back Luke Young has revealed how he has been playing through the pain barrier. The defender has been struggling with the foot injury that forced him to withdraw from the England squad in February. Young, though, appears determined to feature in Villa's final two games of the season as the club look to secure fifth position. He told the Express and Star: "There's still bone bruising so you can't get much treatment for it. It's an injury I can't get rid of. ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:54:18 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/young-reveals-injury-slog-t336.htm#337 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/young-reveals-injury-slog-t336.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gattuso-carlo-staying-put-t335.htm LiamAVFC1985 AC Milan star Gennaro Gattuso claims Carlo Ancelotti will not be joining Chelsea as the coach plans to stay with the Rossoneri. Widespread reports have suggested Chelsea have made Ancelotti their top target to succeed Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge next season. Speculation about Ancelotti's long-term future at San Siro intensified after Milan owner Silvo Berlusconi was quoted as blaming the coach for the club's failure to win the Serie A title this season. Gattuso, who is currently ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:51:30 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gattuso-carlo-staying-put-t335.htm#336 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/gattuso-carlo-staying-put-t335.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-character-is-key-t334.htm LiamAVFC1985 David Moyes has admitted that it is important for him to bring in players with the right attitude this summer. Everton have enjoyed a successful season despite being hit by several injuries to key players and Moyes has often praised the character of his troops. Moyes believes personality is a big factor and he plans to find out everything he can about potential new recruits when the transfer window reopens. "For me it is important you get the correct characters," said ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:50:22 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-character-is-key-t334.htm#335 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/moyes-character-is-key-t334.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/schwarzer-happy-at-cottage-t333.htm LiamAVFC1985 Fulham star Mark Schwarzer insists he is more than happy with life at Craven Cottage after he was linked with a move away from the club. The Australian goalkeeper has had a fabulous debut season at Craven Cottage and that has led to speculation suggesting the likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham were ready to make a move. But Schwarzer is more than happy with life on the banks of the Thames and shows no signs of wanting to depart. "It's been brilliant. I couldn't have asked ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:49:01 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/schwarzer-happy-at-cottage-t333.htm#334 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/schwarzer-happy-at-cottage-t333.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-revelling-in-spotlight-t332.htm LiamAVFC1985 Hull City manager Phil Brown insists he does not want to return to the 'quiet life' of the Championship. Last season's play-off winners are fighting to avoid an immediate return to the second tier as they battle against Premier League relegation. The Tigers slipped into the top-flight danger zone on Monday as a result of Newcastle's victory over fellow strugglers Middlesbrough. But Brown is desperate to avoid the drop because he claims he is revelling in the spotlight pressure ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:47:55 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-revelling-in-spotlight-t332.htm#333 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/brown-revelling-in-spotlight-t332.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/alonso-rumours-rejected-t331.htm LiamAVFC1985 Alonso: Happy at Liverpool Xabi Alonso's agent has dismissed reports linking the Liverpool man with a move away from Anfield. Recent reports have suggested cash-rich Manchester City and Arsenal were lining up moves for the Spanish schemer. Alonso's future at Anfield has been the subject of speculation for some time after a move to Juventus failed to materialise last summer. The 27-year-old has shrugged off the speculation and has arguably Liverpool's player of the season ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:46:26 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/alonso-rumours-rejected-t331.htm#332 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/alonso-rumours-rejected-t331.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/luisao-flattered-by-city-link-t330.htm LiamAVFC1985 Benfica defender Luisao has admitted he was flattered to hear that he had been linked with a move to Manchester City. The powerful defender, on the books of Benfica since 2003, has persistently been linked with a move away from Portugal. Benfica officials were in London last week to discuss club matters and it has been reported they offered the services of Luisao and team-mate Oscar Cardozo to Manchester City. And Luisao, who has been linked with Juventus in the past, concedes ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:44:20 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/luisao-flattered-by-city-link-t330.htm#331 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/luisao-flattered-by-city-link-t330.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/prem-clubs-make-milito-offers-t329.htm LiamAVFC1985 Diego Milito's agent Fernando Hidalgo has confirmed that he has had a number of 'interesting offers' from English clubs for his client. After leaving relegated Real Zaragoza last season the Argentinean surprised everyone by joining Serie A side Genoa. The move to Italy has not curbed his goalscoring exploits though with the 29-year-old claiming 19 league goals from 29 games this term. Hidalgo also declared last week that he was set for talks with a number of Premier League clubs ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:43:08 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/prem-clubs-make-milito-offers-t329.htm#330 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/prem-clubs-make-milito-offers-t329.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/agent-only-the-best-for-ibra-t328.htm LiamAVFC1985 Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent insists only four clubs - Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid - would be able to buy his client. And Mino Raiola also claims that they would all be interested in signing the Swede, should he depart Inter Milan this summer. Ibrahimovic has been strongly linked with a move away from the San Siro this summer. And Raiola has done little to dampen the speculation surrounding his charge. "Chelsea, Man United, Barcelona and Real Madrid ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:41:44 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/agent-only-the-best-for-ibra-t328.htm#329 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/agent-only-the-best-for-ibra-t328.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-calls-for-big-effort-t327.htm LiamAVFC1985 Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists his players need to lift themselves for the final two games of the season. Boro's Premier League status is hanging by a thread as they need at least four points from their last two games against Aston Villa and West Ham to have a chance of staying in the league. Monday's defeat at the hands of local rivals Newcastle was a devastating blow to the club and Southgate admits they have to get themselves focused for their final matches. "The ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:40:40 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-calls-for-big-effort-t327.htm#328 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/southgate-calls-for-big-effort-t327.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/lovenkrands-open-to-toon-stay-t326.htm LiamAVFC1985 Peter Lovenkrands has hinted that he would be open to extending his stay at Newcastle United. The Danish striker joined the Magpies from Schalke in January on a deal that expires in the summer. Lovenkrands, 29, has steadily impressed during his time on Tyneside and his goal against Middlesbrough on Monday night was his third in 10 Premier League appearances. Newcastle are currently outside the relegation zone on goal difference with two games of the season remaining, and Lovenkrands ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:39:18 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/lovenkrands-open-to-toon-stay-t326.htm#327 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/lovenkrands-open-to-toon-stay-t326.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-keeps-faith-in-owen-t325.htm LiamAVFC1985 Alan Shearer has refused to rule out starting Michael Owen for the home clash with Fulham on Saturday. The Newcastle United manager is spoilt for choice when it comes to options up front at present, with the majority of his strikers firing. But the pressure on Owen has increased after his barren run in front of goal stretched to 11 games following his failure to find the net in Monday's 3-1 win over Middlesbrough. In fact, the 29-year-old was withdrawn for Obafemi Martins on 70 ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 16:38:04 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-keeps-faith-in-owen-t325.htm#326 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/shearer-keeps-faith-in-owen-t325.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pennant-open-to-offers-t324.htm LiamAVFC1985 Portsmouth's on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant says he is open to offers this summer. The 26-year-old wide-man's Liverpool contract expires during the close season meaning he can be snapped up for free. The Reds shelled out an initial fee of £6.7million to sign Pennant from Birmingham, making him an attractive proposition for prospective suitors. Pennant is currently focusing on helping Portsmouth retain their top flight status before worrying about his own future. Out of contract "Next ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:20:15 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pennant-open-to-offers-t324.htm#325 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pennant-open-to-offers-t324.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-no-contract-talks-t323.htm LiamAVFC1985 Stoke boss Tony Pulis is happy to continue on his 12-month rolling contract and has no plans to open talks over a new long-term deal. Reports suggested that the Potters boss was due to be rewarded with a three-year contract after securing the club's top-flight status for another season with Saturday's 2-1 success at Hull City. But Pulis is happy with his current arrangement and insists he has not even discussed plans for the 2009/10 campaign with chairman Peter Coates, never mind ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:18:28 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-no-contract-talks-t323.htm#324 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/pulis-no-contract-talks-t323.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/barca-to-discuss-bojan-future-t322.htm LiamAVFC1985 Barcelona sporting director Txiki Beguiristain has confirmed the club will review Bojan Krkic's future at the end of the season. The highly-rated 18-year-old forward has been linked with a loan move away from Barca for next term, with Blackburn Rovers the latest club said to be keen on securing his signature. But Beguiristain explained that the Primera Division leaders will hold talks with manager Pep Guardiola before making a decision on Bojan. He told skysports.com: "We ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:13 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/barca-to-discuss-bojan-future-t322.htm#323 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/barca-to-discuss-bojan-future-t322.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/baggies-look-at-hatters-duo-t321.htm LiamAVFC1985 Skysports.com understands West Brom have taken Stockport duo Oli Johnson and Josh Thompson on trial. Stockport are resigned to losing their best players after going into administration last month. The cash-strapped League One club are open to offers for their young squad and clubs have been circling to land their top players, with Tommy Rowe already departing for Peterborough Striker Johnson, 21, has scored six goals for County this season and he has been linked with a move to ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:13:38 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/baggies-look-at-hatters-duo-t321.htm#322 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/baggies-look-at-hatters-duo-t321.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/biglia-interest-mounts-t320.htm LiamAVFC1985 A host of English clubs were in Belgium at the weekend to check on Anderlecht star Lucas Biglia, skysports.com understands. The Argentine has emerged as a target for a host of clubs after he secured his Italian passport earlier this year. The 23-year-old midfielder is on the fringes of the Argentina squad and is on outside bet to make their World Cup squad next year - but he would have been unlikely to gain a work-permit at this stage of his career. But now his EU status has been ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:12:14 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/biglia-interest-mounts-t320.htm#321 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/biglia-interest-mounts-t320.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-expects-valencia-exit-t319.htm LiamAVFC1985 Steve Bruce has admitted it is 'inevitable' that Antonio Valencia will leave Wigan in the summer. The Latics manager revealed that Real Madrid look certain to renew their interest after a failed bid in January with a representative due to fly in to watch the winger in action at the JJB Stadium against Manchester United on Wednesday. The Red Devils are said to be another interested party but as of yet Bruce insists that no offers have been made. The Ecuadorian is expected to be ... Premireship Football News Wed, 13 May 2009 12:10:28 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-expects-valencia-exit-t319.htm#320 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/bruce-expects-valencia-exit-t319.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-plans-to-strengthen-t317.htm LiamAVFC1985 Martin O'Neill has vowed to strengthen his squad over the summer as Aston Villa's late-season woes continued with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham. Villa looked on course to challenge for a UEFA Champions League berth, only for a dismal winless run - which was only halted with Monday's 1-0 success over Hull City - to leave them out of the running to finish in the top four. Ashley Young levelled following Danny Murphy's opener from the spot in an even first half at Craven Cottage, only for ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:26:07 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-plans-to-strengthen-t317.htm#318 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-plans-to-strengthen-t317.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-rivalry-excites-mcleish-t316.htm LiamAVFC1985 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is looking forward to pitting his wits against Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill in the Premier League next season. The two men enjoyed a rivalry in Scotland during their respective periods in charge of Rangers and Celtic. McLeish has not had the opportunity to come up against O'Neill this term but he is relishing the prospect of facing Villa again after winning promotion from the Championship with Birmingham. He is keen for Blues to make amends ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:24:23 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-rivalry-excites-mcleish-t316.htm#317 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/o-neill-rivalry-excites-mcleish-t316.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-closing-in-on-glory-t315.htm LiamAVFC1985 Tevez milks the applause at Old Trafford... Manchester United need just four points from three games to claim the Premier League crown after brushing aside Manchester City. Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, who earlier in the day announced he expects to leave Old Trafford in the summer, were on target before the break to settle a derby encounter in which the hosts were rarely troubled. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 18th minute as his free-kick took a wicked deflection ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:19:09 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-closing-in-on-glory-t315.htm#316 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/united-closing-in-on-glory-t315.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/taylor-wanted-shearer-sooner-t314.htm LiamAVFC1985 Steven Taylor claims Newcastle would not be in a relegation fight if Alan Shearer had been appointed earlier in the season. Toon legend Shearer was brought in for the final eight games of the campaign due to Joe Kinnear's ill-health with the North East club battling to avoid demotion from the Premier League. The former England captain has claimed just two points from his first five games at the helm and faces a pivotal fixture on Monday evening when fellow strugglers Middlesbrough arrive ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:16:31 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/taylor-wanted-shearer-sooner-t314.htm#315 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/taylor-wanted-shearer-sooner-t314.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/rovers-on-brink-of-safety-t313.htm LiamAVFC1985 Blackburn Rovers all-but guaranteed Premier League football for next season after a 2-0 win over a toothless Portsmouth at Ewood Park. Morten Gamst Pedersen had put Rovers ahead with the first half's only highlight before Benni McCarthy converted from the spot to ensure Sam Allardyce's brief of leading the club to safety is almost complete. Rovers took the lead with the game's first shot on target after 31 minutes when the hosts capitalised on some hesitancy from Pompey keeper David James. Makeshift ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:15:26 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/rovers-on-brink-of-safety-t313.htm#314 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/rovers-on-brink-of-safety-t313.htm http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/out-of-ideas-t312.htm LiamAVFC1985 Hull 1-2 Stoke Soccer Saturday analysis Charlie Nicholas told Soccer Saturday that he is worried for a Hull City side that looked devoid of any inspiration against Stoke City. Phil Brown's side's relegation worries were increased as Stoke secured their Premier League status with little trouble at the KC Stadium. Goals from Ricardo Fuller and a 25-yard strike from Liam Lawrence put the Potters into a 2-0 lead before a late consolation from Andy Dawson gave the Hull fans something ... Premireship Football News Sun, 10 May 2009 21:14:30 GMT http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/out-of-ideas-t312.htm#313 http://awwefootballfan.forumotion.com/premireship-football-news-f5/out-of-ideas-t312.htm