Monday's B*ll*x
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:21 amInter Milan approach Man City for Kolarov
Manchester City fullback Aleksander Kolarov is resisting interest from Inter Milan.
Serb sources say Inter have approached City about Kolarov's situation and been given encouragement.
However, the player wants to stay with City until the end of the season before assessing his options.
A former Lazio fullback, Kolarov has always been regarded highly at Inter.
WARNING UTTER BOLLOX BELOW:
Four things The Daily Mail learned from FA Cup third round
Manchester City and Manchester United served up an FA Cup classic on Sunday as the Reds held on to beat the Blues and reach the fourth round. Here Ian Ladyman looks at four things he thinks he learned from the thrilling third round clash.
THE FA CUP IS NOT DEAD YET
Five goals, a controversial sending-off, a late surge and a comeback from a United great. Anyone who thinks this competition doesn’t matter should have been here.
CLASS REALLY IS PERMANENT
Paul Scholes’ return began with a poor piece of control that led to City’s second goal. But soon after that he was passing the ball in the same metronomic way he always did. Scholes made 71 passes in his 30-minute cameo, more than any City player and all but two team-mates (Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick).
UNITED STILL HAVE A PROBLEM IN GOAL
During his time as David de Gea’s understudy, Anders Lindegaard looked as though he had the confidence and the ability to step up. On Sunday, Lindegaard looked as nervous and unsure as his club-mate, spilling Sergio Aguero’s shot in the build-up to the second goal and fumbling a late free-kick.
MANCINI KNOWS HIS OWN MIND
City’s Italian manager still makes some peculiar decisions. Yesterday he chose Aleksandar Kolarov ahead of Gael Clichy and rested England goalkeeper Joe Hart, who was not injured.
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OTHER BOLLOX
Tottenham are believed to be planning a move for defender James Collins, with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers in excess of £3m for the 28-year-old. Metro
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed that Demba Ba's release clause is actually around half the £10m mooted over the weekend, which could be set to spark a transfer frenzy. Daily Mirror
Manchester United are planning a late bid to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill, despite Chelsea agreeing a fee for the England international. Daily Mail
Blackburn Rovers are targeting French winger Wahbi Khazri as a possible replacement for contract rebel Junior Hoilett. Daily Mirror
Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta will spend the rest of the season on loan at Dijon, after completing a similar deal with Bolton. Inside Futbol
West Ham are set to revise their offer for Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes, after he netted five goals against Wycombe on Friday. Daily Mail
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is looking add two new faces to his squad, in the form of Borussia Dortmund pair Mario Gotze and Neven Subotic. CaughtOffside
Neil Warnock left QPR after a bust up with owner Tony Fernandes over the signing of Blackburn striker Yakubu.
Full story: Daily Mirror
QPR are set to hold talks with former Manchester City and Fulham boss Mark Hughes by Tuesday as they seek a replacement for Warnock, who was sacked on Sunday.
Full story: Goal.com
Former QPR boss Ray Wilkins believes the current players need to take more responsibility for their current situation. talkSPORT
Michael Essien is set to hand Chelsea a boost with an appearance for the reserves on Monday as he steps up his return from a knee injury. Daily Mail
Diego Maradona has questioned whether Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo is a football man or an oil dealer. In a rant he said: "I wonder if he is a player, coach, agent or oil dealer. I do not understand." Metro
Former Italy striker Christian Vieri has been showing off his silky foot work with an appearance on Italy's Strictly Come Dancing. 101 Great Goals
ENGLAND'S SAVIOR BOLLOX
BBC pundit Robbie Savage believes Scholes, who turned down the chance to feature in the 2010 World Cup squad, could even force his way into Fabio Capello's Euro 2012 party.
He said: "What if Scholesy does well for another season - does he play for England? If he plays exceptionally well, then you never know."
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Manchester City fullback Aleksander Kolarov is resisting interest from Inter Milan.
Serb sources say Inter have approached City about Kolarov's situation and been given encouragement.
However, the player wants to stay with City until the end of the season before assessing his options.
A former Lazio fullback, Kolarov has always been regarded highly at Inter.
WARNING UTTER BOLLOX BELOW:
Four things The Daily Mail learned from FA Cup third round
Manchester City and Manchester United served up an FA Cup classic on Sunday as the Reds held on to beat the Blues and reach the fourth round. Here Ian Ladyman looks at four things he thinks he learned from the thrilling third round clash.
THE FA CUP IS NOT DEAD YET
Five goals, a controversial sending-off, a late surge and a comeback from a United great. Anyone who thinks this competition doesn’t matter should have been here.
CLASS REALLY IS PERMANENT
Paul Scholes’ return began with a poor piece of control that led to City’s second goal. But soon after that he was passing the ball in the same metronomic way he always did. Scholes made 71 passes in his 30-minute cameo, more than any City player and all but two team-mates (Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick).
UNITED STILL HAVE A PROBLEM IN GOAL
During his time as David de Gea’s understudy, Anders Lindegaard looked as though he had the confidence and the ability to step up. On Sunday, Lindegaard looked as nervous and unsure as his club-mate, spilling Sergio Aguero’s shot in the build-up to the second goal and fumbling a late free-kick.
MANCINI KNOWS HIS OWN MIND
City’s Italian manager still makes some peculiar decisions. Yesterday he chose Aleksandar Kolarov ahead of Gael Clichy and rested England goalkeeper Joe Hart, who was not injured.
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[/spoiler]OTHER BOLLOX
Tottenham are believed to be planning a move for defender James Collins, with Aston Villa ready to listen to offers in excess of £3m for the 28-year-old. Metro
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed that Demba Ba's release clause is actually around half the £10m mooted over the weekend, which could be set to spark a transfer frenzy. Daily Mirror
Manchester United are planning a late bid to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill, despite Chelsea agreeing a fee for the England international. Daily Mail
Blackburn Rovers are targeting French winger Wahbi Khazri as a possible replacement for contract rebel Junior Hoilett. Daily Mirror
Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta will spend the rest of the season on loan at Dijon, after completing a similar deal with Bolton. Inside Futbol
West Ham are set to revise their offer for Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes, after he netted five goals against Wycombe on Friday. Daily Mail
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is looking add two new faces to his squad, in the form of Borussia Dortmund pair Mario Gotze and Neven Subotic. CaughtOffside
Neil Warnock left QPR after a bust up with owner Tony Fernandes over the signing of Blackburn striker Yakubu.
Full story: Daily Mirror
QPR are set to hold talks with former Manchester City and Fulham boss Mark Hughes by Tuesday as they seek a replacement for Warnock, who was sacked on Sunday.
Full story: Goal.com
Former QPR boss Ray Wilkins believes the current players need to take more responsibility for their current situation. talkSPORT
Michael Essien is set to hand Chelsea a boost with an appearance for the reserves on Monday as he steps up his return from a knee injury. Daily Mail
Diego Maradona has questioned whether Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo is a football man or an oil dealer. In a rant he said: "I wonder if he is a player, coach, agent or oil dealer. I do not understand." Metro
Former Italy striker Christian Vieri has been showing off his silky foot work with an appearance on Italy's Strictly Come Dancing. 101 Great Goals
ENGLAND'S SAVIOR BOLLOX
BBC pundit Robbie Savage believes Scholes, who turned down the chance to feature in the 2010 World Cup squad, could even force his way into Fabio Capello's Euro 2012 party.
He said: "What if Scholesy does well for another season - does he play for England? If he plays exceptionally well, then you never know."
MORE SOON ...