Wednesday's B*ll*x
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:17 amManchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has warned Carlos Tevez he will face further sanctions if he refuses to return from South America at the end of the transfer window.
In an unprecedented move, Khaldoon has spoken publicly about a City player to make it clear in no uncertain terms that he will not be railroaded into selling Tevez to AC Milan just because it is the 27-year-old's preferred destination.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard- ... s-tevez.do
Manchester City head to Liverpool tonight insisting it is not mission impossible to claim a place in the Carling Cup final.
City trail from the first leg a fortnight ago and are likely to be without Mario Balotelli through suspension, in addition to Vincent Kompany, plus Yaya and Kolo Toure, who are on African Nations Cup duty with the Ivory Coast.
Yet Blues winger Adam Johnson believes the Reds' 1-0 advantage will create an uncertainty City have the players to exploit.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard- ... rtainty.do
Manchester City are believed to be locked in a transfer tussle with Serie A giants Juventus for 16-year-old Willem II striker Jeroen Lumu, who became the club's youngest-ever scorer earlier this season.
http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/24/ ... ter/56850/
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler admits he still owns the infamous white suit worn by Reds players before the 1996 FA Cup final. The Anfield club are aiming to seal their first trip to Wembley since that day when they face Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday night.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... mbley.html
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OTHER BOLLOX
Sunderland take Balotelli on trial (not THAT one...)
The Wearsiders have taken Enoch Balotelli, brother of Manchester City star Mario, on trial.
The 19 year old arrived yesterday and will be put through his paces by the club’s football development staff after failing to clinch a contract at Stoke. Enoch has been living with his brother in Cheshire and is keen to show his talent, but Sunderland are playing it cool and will see how he does rather than leap into a deal. He was described by Stoke City staff as “raw.”
Blackburn are asking for at least £3.5m for Argentine playmaker Mauro Formica - with Olympiakos's attempts to get the 23-year-old on the cheap set for failure. Lancashire Telegraph
United States international defender Tim Ream, 24, should be a Bolton player by the end of the week. Bolton News
Aston Villa may release 34-year-old striker Emile Heskey on a free in the summer. Daily Mirror
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott's 19-year-old cousin Jacob, currently with Reading, could be set for a move to Holland if he impresses in a trial game for Utrecht. talkShit
Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for £15m-rated Udinese and Chile international midfielder Mauricio Isla, 23. Daily Star
The Reds are also believed to have opened talks with FC Groningen over 20-year-old striker David Texeira, as manager Kenny Dalglish steps up his transfer activity in the closing stages of the window. Metro
Esteban Granero is "100%" committed to Real Madrid and will not be joining Liverpool this month, according to the 24-year-old's management team. International Business Times
Wolves' 23-year-old winger Adam Hammill has emerged as a shock transfer target for Wigan. Wigan Evening Post
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, 26, has confirmed he wants to leave the Premier League strugglers and is considering his options. Sky Sports
Watford boss Sean Dyche has blasted Newcastle for offering "pocket money" for skipper Adrian Mariappa, 25. The Hornets boss reckons his son has "got as much in his money box to buy him". Daily Star
Galatasaray have failed in their bid to land Manchester United target Xherdan Shaqiri - the 20-year-old winger plays for FC Basel. talkShit
Norwich are telling clubs their 30-year-old striker Grant Holt is not for sale at any price. the Sun
David Beckham's LA Galaxy are talking to Championship side Leeds United over a move for defender Alex Bruce - son of Beckham's former Manchester United team-mate Steve. Daily Mail
Defender Danny Collins's exit from Stoke may not be signed and sealed after all, with manager Tony Pulis stating that the 31-year-old could remain in his plans. Stoke Sentinel
Anton Ferdinand has told friends he will not shake hands with John Terry ahead of QPR's FA Cup tie against Chelsea on Saturday. Daily Mirror
West Ham are reconsidering their plans to move to the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 - and will not submit a formal bid until they get greater clarity from the Olympic Park Legacy Company about what is being asked of potential bidders. The Times
Spanish giants Real Madrid have targeted under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to replace Jose Mourinho, who may leave the Bernabeu in the summer. Daily Mail
England manager Fabio Capello is set to play his Euro 2012 wild-card - by taking Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 18, to Poland and Ukraine in the summer. The Guardian
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed that "something like 10" of the club's players have been contacted about their possible participation at this summer's Olympic Games. ESPN
New Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson, 23, admits leaving Leeds, the club he loves, was the hardest decision of his life. Eastern Daily Press
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says he will continue to get the support he needs from the club's chief executive Steve Morgan to bring in new signings - if the right men become available. Birmingham Mail
Despite going out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Cardiff on Tuesday night, Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman looks set to be offered a new deal at Selhurst Park. London Evening Standard
Outgoing German Football Association president Theo Zwanziger has reportedly said it is time for gay footballers to come out. The 66-year-old has called on gay players "to have the courage to declare themselves," although he conceded it was certainly difficult to acknowledge one's homosexuality within a team. Washington Post
Aleksandr Geynrikh was dealt a double dose of embarrassment during Uzbekistan Under-23's friendly loss against Zenit St Petersburg - firstly by bungling a penalty routine, then firing his second attempt over the bar. Metro
more bollox later
In an unprecedented move, Khaldoon has spoken publicly about a City player to make it clear in no uncertain terms that he will not be railroaded into selling Tevez to AC Milan just because it is the 27-year-old's preferred destination.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard- ... s-tevez.do
Manchester City head to Liverpool tonight insisting it is not mission impossible to claim a place in the Carling Cup final.
City trail from the first leg a fortnight ago and are likely to be without Mario Balotelli through suspension, in addition to Vincent Kompany, plus Yaya and Kolo Toure, who are on African Nations Cup duty with the Ivory Coast.
Yet Blues winger Adam Johnson believes the Reds' 1-0 advantage will create an uncertainty City have the players to exploit.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard- ... rtainty.do
Manchester City are believed to be locked in a transfer tussle with Serie A giants Juventus for 16-year-old Willem II striker Jeroen Lumu, who became the club's youngest-ever scorer earlier this season.
http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/24/ ... ter/56850/
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler admits he still owns the infamous white suit worn by Reds players before the 1996 FA Cup final. The Anfield club are aiming to seal their first trip to Wembley since that day when they face Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday night.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... mbley.html
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[/spoiler]OTHER BOLLOX
Sunderland take Balotelli on trial (not THAT one...)
The Wearsiders have taken Enoch Balotelli, brother of Manchester City star Mario, on trial.
The 19 year old arrived yesterday and will be put through his paces by the club’s football development staff after failing to clinch a contract at Stoke. Enoch has been living with his brother in Cheshire and is keen to show his talent, but Sunderland are playing it cool and will see how he does rather than leap into a deal. He was described by Stoke City staff as “raw.”
Blackburn are asking for at least £3.5m for Argentine playmaker Mauro Formica - with Olympiakos's attempts to get the 23-year-old on the cheap set for failure. Lancashire Telegraph
United States international defender Tim Ream, 24, should be a Bolton player by the end of the week. Bolton News
Aston Villa may release 34-year-old striker Emile Heskey on a free in the summer. Daily Mirror
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott's 19-year-old cousin Jacob, currently with Reading, could be set for a move to Holland if he impresses in a trial game for Utrecht. talkShit
Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for £15m-rated Udinese and Chile international midfielder Mauricio Isla, 23. Daily Star
The Reds are also believed to have opened talks with FC Groningen over 20-year-old striker David Texeira, as manager Kenny Dalglish steps up his transfer activity in the closing stages of the window. Metro
Esteban Granero is "100%" committed to Real Madrid and will not be joining Liverpool this month, according to the 24-year-old's management team. International Business Times
Wolves' 23-year-old winger Adam Hammill has emerged as a shock transfer target for Wigan. Wigan Evening Post
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, 26, has confirmed he wants to leave the Premier League strugglers and is considering his options. Sky Sports
Watford boss Sean Dyche has blasted Newcastle for offering "pocket money" for skipper Adrian Mariappa, 25. The Hornets boss reckons his son has "got as much in his money box to buy him". Daily Star
Galatasaray have failed in their bid to land Manchester United target Xherdan Shaqiri - the 20-year-old winger plays for FC Basel. talkShit
Norwich are telling clubs their 30-year-old striker Grant Holt is not for sale at any price. the Sun
David Beckham's LA Galaxy are talking to Championship side Leeds United over a move for defender Alex Bruce - son of Beckham's former Manchester United team-mate Steve. Daily Mail
Defender Danny Collins's exit from Stoke may not be signed and sealed after all, with manager Tony Pulis stating that the 31-year-old could remain in his plans. Stoke Sentinel
Anton Ferdinand has told friends he will not shake hands with John Terry ahead of QPR's FA Cup tie against Chelsea on Saturday. Daily Mirror
West Ham are reconsidering their plans to move to the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 - and will not submit a formal bid until they get greater clarity from the Olympic Park Legacy Company about what is being asked of potential bidders. The Times
Spanish giants Real Madrid have targeted under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to replace Jose Mourinho, who may leave the Bernabeu in the summer. Daily Mail
England manager Fabio Capello is set to play his Euro 2012 wild-card - by taking Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 18, to Poland and Ukraine in the summer. The Guardian
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed that "something like 10" of the club's players have been contacted about their possible participation at this summer's Olympic Games. ESPN
New Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson, 23, admits leaving Leeds, the club he loves, was the hardest decision of his life. Eastern Daily Press
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy says he will continue to get the support he needs from the club's chief executive Steve Morgan to bring in new signings - if the right men become available. Birmingham Mail
Despite going out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Cardiff on Tuesday night, Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman looks set to be offered a new deal at Selhurst Park. London Evening Standard
Outgoing German Football Association president Theo Zwanziger has reportedly said it is time for gay footballers to come out. The 66-year-old has called on gay players "to have the courage to declare themselves," although he conceded it was certainly difficult to acknowledge one's homosexuality within a team. Washington Post
Aleksandr Geynrikh was dealt a double dose of embarrassment during Uzbekistan Under-23's friendly loss against Zenit St Petersburg - firstly by bungling a penalty routine, then firing his second attempt over the bar. Metro
more bollox later