Thursday's B*ll*x

[Chinners]

Manchester City - Juventus Special: Will The Citizens Inflict More English Misery On The Bianconeri?
Italian visitors have a poor record in England while Roberto Mancini's team aren't in the habit of conceding...
Goal Bollox http://www.goal.com/en/news/2994/bettin ... ns-inflict

David Silva claims Roberto Mancini was wrong to tip Chelsea for the title - insisting Manchester City can win the championship this season.City beat the champions 1-0 last weekend despite Mancini claiming before the match that the title was heading back to Stamford Bridge.But Silva, who moved to Eastlands from Valencia for £25million in the summer, is adamant his side have proved they have what it takes to challenge for the big prize - whatever his manager may say.
The Spanish World Cup winner said: "Chelsea have a very large team, and are very strong competitors but if we continue in this line, we can fight for the title. Our objective is to be champions."
Talk Shite : http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/ ... tle-season

Juventus keeper Storari: More to Man City than Tevez
Juventus goalkeeper Marco Storari is wary of facing Manchester City's star-studded attack tonight.
Storari has warned Juve not to focus entirely on keeping City captain Carlos Tevez quiet.
He said: “Tevez is a great player, but he isn't the only one.
Tribal Bollox http://www.tribalfootball.com/juventus- ... ez-1150151

Man City convinced pulling off transfer coup with Assulin deal
Manchester City management are convinced they can get the best from Gai Assulin.
The Israeli superkid has lost his way since leaving Barcelona at the end of last season, but is about to ink a deal with City.
Tribal Bollox http://www.tribalfootball.com/man-city- ... al-1150061

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is on the brink of completing a deal for Israeli playmaker Gail Assulin. The 19-year-old, dubbed 'the new Lionel Messi' earlier in his career, has cancelled his contract with Barcelona and is available on a free transfer.
Daily Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 91053.html

Manchester City are also weighing up £15m-rated Sporting Gijon defender Jose Angel, according to Spanish radio reports.
talkSPORT http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/ ... gijon-star

TRANSFER BOLLOX
Aston Villa and Everton are both interested in Racing Genk striker Jelle Vossen.
Daily Mail

Everton are lining up a move for 17-year-old American prodigy Omar Salgado after handing the striker a two-week trial.
the Sun

Manchester United are set to sign £16m-rated midfielder Steven Defour from Racing Genk in January, according to reports in Belgium.
caughtoffside.com

Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez could cross swords with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson because both clubs are chasing Aalesund goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.
talkSPORT

Tottenham are considering a striker swap deal involving their Russian front man Roman Pavlyuchenko and CSKA Moscow's Brazilian forward Vagner Love.
caughtoffside.com

Liverpool will rival Napoli in their pursuit of Auxerre's Slovenian playmaker Valter Birsa, who may be available for as little as £2m in January.
talkSPORT

Alternatively, Liverpool may turn their attentions to St Etienne winger Dimitri Payet, who leads the Ligue 1 scoring charts and would cost about £7m.
caughtoffside.com

Sunderland are on the trail of two Czech Republic midfielders - Jan Polak from Belgian club Anderlecht and Jaroslav Plasil, who plays for French side Bordeaux.
Daily Mail

Homesick defender Jelle van Damme could return to Belgian side Anderlecht, despite joining Wolves on a three-year deal less than four months ago.
Daily Mirror

Preston will demand £5m for midfielder Adam Barton if Everton or Stoke attempt to prise the 19-year-old away from Deepdale.
Daily Mirror

Leicester are poised to snap up free agent Liam Rosenior. The 24-year-old right-back's contract with Reading expired in June.
Daily Mail

OTHER BOLLOX
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is hoping that a scan on his injured ankle will prove he is fit enough to play against Sunderland on Saturday. The initial prognosis on his injury was that he would be sidelined for three weeks.
Daily Mirror

Leicester manager Paulo Sousa has one game left to save his job - Saturday's match against Scunthorpe at the Walkers Stadium - because his team are still bottom of the table after only one win in nine Championship matches.
Daily Mail

Derby boss Nigel Clough has warned winger Kris Commons that it will take more than one impressive performance to earn him a new deal at the club. Commons scored twice in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.
the Sun

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis is being lined up to become the latest addition to England's new generation. He has impressed England manager Fabio Capello's backroom team this season. Daily Star

Former Juventus and Middlesbrough striker Fabrizio Ravanelli - who also had a brief spell with Dundee in 2003 - has pledged to dip into his own pocket to help the Scottish club in their ongoing battle against administration. (Daily Record)

FINAL BOLLOX
Comedian Mike Myers and actor Samuel L Jackson are rumoured to be involved in a protest film aimed at forcing Liverpool owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks to sell up.
Daily Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Li ... 90963.html

Portsmouth fans have reacted angrily to the news that Peter Storrie has been paid more than £87,000 for his work as an adviser since stepping down as chief executive five months ago.
Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... -work.html

Plymouth Argyle captain Carl Fletcher has been told by a judge he is not famous enough to exempt himself from jury duty. The midfielder told the court he was unable to perform jury duty in June because of work commitments but was told by Judge Francis Gilbert QC this was "not a valid excuse" and that Fletcher was less famous than other previous jurors.
swns.com http://swns.com/pro-footballer-not-famo ... 01123.html

[ant london]

what kind of time is this to be just getting ones b*ll*x out Mr C?

[Chinners]

All I can say is my b*oll*x have been out for a long while today + it was worth it .... move along, nothing to see here

[Dameerto]

Belgian footballers are the 'must have' accessory this season, daaaarling. I think we set a trend.