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A Leader, A Manager

Aug 31st, 2005 | By Toby | Category: Soccer News

Boothroyd as seen here in my little sketch proved one major thing last Bank Holiday Monday when we had a mighty victory over Derby; he is leading a team that wants to be lead by him. He is an inspiring manager despite being the youngest in the whole of…



Volleying technique

Aug 30th, 2005 | By BBC Sport | Football | Irish | UK Edition | Category: Skills

Go for goal in spectacular style with our guide to the volley.



Listed in the Football Directory

Aug 30th, 2005 | By Toby | Category: Soccer News

So that you all know this blog is now listed at http://www.the-football-directory.co.uk/directory.asp. CheersI am a watford fan so i am not perfect. there will be spelling mistakes and please over look any dubious opinions.



Wedding Day Steal

Aug 29th, 2005 | By Toby | Category: Soccer News

After seeing Watford walk all over Notts County on a beautiful Tuesday night and achieve a rare consecutive 3-1 win I was regretfully having to miss another home game on the following Saturday. My sister-in-law was getting married. Now you might argue …



Premiership Saturday review

Aug 27th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Aston Villa vs Blackburn:Milan Baros is set to make his debut for Villa and Blackburn will be without the suspened duo of Lucas Neill and Andy Todd.Predication: Villa 2 Blackburn 1Fulham vs Everton:Matteo Ferrari looks set to make his Everton debut aft…



Frankly Mr Franco

Aug 26th, 2005 | By Steve | Category: Soccer News

As I declared to Jonathan Blake at the end of last season, a-m isn’t just about whinging on about Madrid’s performance in the league - it runs a little deeper than that for us. So on the eve of the new season, it seems appropriate to mention something …



Dutch winger set for Everton

Aug 26th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Andy van der Meyde will undergo a medical at Everton today. The dutch winger is looking for a new club after not getting enough first team football. Everton officals flew to Milan and have agreeded a fee of £2million for the Dutch international. Van d…



Newcastle look to Luque

Aug 25th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Albert Luque will arrive in Newcastle today to undergo a medical after a £10million fee was agreeded. Luque himself expressed his delight at the chance of playing in England, saying: “I am happy that a deal has been done.The Premiership is an excellen…



Ashton commits himself to Norwich

Aug 25th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Dean Ashton today signed a one year extention to his current contract and will stay until at least 2009. Ashton has been linked with a move away from Norwich since they were relegated. Ashton signed for £3million from Crewe in January and scored 7 goa…



Champions League Draw

Aug 25th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

GROUP A:FC Bayern, Juventus, Club Brugge, Rapid ViennaPlayers To Watch:Micheal Ballack, Patrick Viera, Roy MakaayGROUP B:Arsenal, Ajax, Sparta Prage, FC ThunPlayers To Watch:Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry, Wesley SnedijerGROUP C:Barcelona, Panathinaikos,…



Newcastle agreed Owen fee

Aug 24th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Newcastle today agreeded a £18million fee with Real Madrid for Michael Owen. Owen has stated his desire to move back to Liverpool and claims he will go to Newcastle on a one year loan deal if a move to Liverpool can not be done. Newcastle’s bid will s…



Two Big Wins and Ten Goals in Four Games!

Aug 23rd, 2005 | By Toby | Category: Soccer News

This was my first home game this season…and Watford’s second. I embraced the feeling of home as I took up my season ticket seat, it was good to be back and to be entertained in such a way just topped it off. I knew there would be many hard and cold n…



Baros to Villa

Aug 22nd, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Liverpool and Aston Villa today agreed a fee of £6million for Milan Baros. Baros was out of favour at Liverpool and will strenghting the Aston Villa front line alot. Aston Villa were favours to capture Baros and it appears they have got their man. Bar…



Henry denies contract stall

Aug 21st, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry today claimed he was happy to carry on contract talk with Arsenal. It was reported that Henry was going to leave when his contract ended however Henry claimed it was a mis-translation of a french interview that caused the …



Ronaldo plea to team mates

Aug 20th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Cristiano Ronaldo today pleaed with his Machester United team mates to never go through another season without winning a trophey. Ronaldo said: “It makes me even more determined to ensure we win something this time around.” Ronaldo was in tears after t…



Here we go again

Aug 20th, 2005 | By Steve | Category: Soccer News

I was wondering how best to get back into the swing of a-m posting and had considered crowing about Madrid’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of some second rate Japanese team or other but it all seemed rather petty and, well, I was on holiday. A coupl…



Chelsea finally get Essien

Aug 19th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Chelsea today completed the signing of Michael Essien from Lyon for a fee of £24.4million. Essien arrives in London with a great reputation and at only 22 years old he has the poteintal to become one of the greatest midfielder in the world. Essien sai…



Pub Demolition

Aug 19th, 2005 | By Toby | Category: Soccer News

It was a few days ago that I saw Watford beat Cardiff 3-1 and I was down the local when it happened watching the golden boys on the big screen. Deep within my head there is a room, now closed and occasionaly opened, where the shock of seeing a Watford …



Kanoute switch to Sevilla

Aug 18th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Mali striker Fredi Kanoute has completed a £4.4 million move to Sevilla. The striker decided to move after he became 4th choice striker at Tottenham. Sevilla moved for Kanoute after losing Julio Baptista to Real Madrid. “He’s going to bring us the sor…



Canaries catch Clinton

Aug 18th, 2005 | By Donal Breathnach | Category: Soccer News

Norwich City are on the verge of signing Birmingham and Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison. Norwich have agreed a fee of £2 million with Birmingham for the Ireland player. Morrison had revelled he was unhappy with life in Birmingham and indi…