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316508
2013-02-01 19:02:42
19:02 GMT
01/02/2013
Well, I've just about bumbled my way through to 7pm despite the absolute void of news that has been Friday. Fear not though, the much more talented and highly-amusing Chris Teale takes over the LIVE reins next, and if one thing is guaranteed, it's he'll be a more entertaining host than myself.
I've been Andrew Kennedy, I wouldn't recommend it, until next time comrades!
I've been Andrew Kennedy, I wouldn't recommend it, until next time comrades!
316506
2013-02-01 18:56:14
18:56 GMT
01/02/2013
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has hit out at QPR striker DJ Campbell, after the 31-year-old snubbed a move to the KC Stadium in favour of a potential move to Blackburn Rovers - which in turn did not materialise.
"The way they handled the situation, saying they were going for lunch and then going to Blackburn, was shocking," Bruce told BBC Radio Humberside.
"I've never felt so disappointed. We were left trying to find out where they were for the best part of two hours."
Read Brucey's rant in full here!
"The way they handled the situation, saying they were going for lunch and then going to Blackburn, was shocking," Bruce told BBC Radio Humberside.
"I've never felt so disappointed. We were left trying to find out where they were for the best part of two hours."
Read Brucey's rant in full here!
316505
2013-02-01 18:49:24
18:49 GMT
01/02/2013
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has already insisted he will remain at Anfield next season regardless of whether Brendan Rodgers' men achieve Champions League qualification, and now the Uruguayan has played down rumours that Pep Guardiola could bring him to Bayern Munich in the summer.
He told Sport 890: "We all know how important Guardiola is and the many things he won at Barcelona. He must know a thing or two about football!
"But if I'm being honest, I don't ever stop to read what it's being said about me in the press. It would drive me mad as I'm linked to so many clubs."
Check out Suarez's comments in full right here!
He told Sport 890: "We all know how important Guardiola is and the many things he won at Barcelona. He must know a thing or two about football!
"But if I'm being honest, I don't ever stop to read what it's being said about me in the press. It would drive me mad as I'm linked to so many clubs."
Check out Suarez's comments in full right here!
316503
2013-02-01 18:42:50
18:42 GMT
01/02/2013
While Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has called on his side to build on their promising display in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United against Wigan on Saturday.
"That is the way we want to play but perhaps in the first half [at Old Trafford] we weren't able to do so," he said.
"I am not happy with the way we played in the first half. That is not how we wanted to play. But I am very proud and happy with the way we played in the second."
"That is the way we want to play but perhaps in the first half [at Old Trafford] we weren't able to do so," he said.
"I am not happy with the way we played in the first half. That is not how we wanted to play. But I am very proud and happy with the way we played in the second."
316502
2013-02-01 18:32:07
18:32 GMT
01/02/2013
Arsenal new boy Nacho Monreal has been discussing his move to the Premier League - citing the physicality of the English top-flight as a key difference to the game in La Liga.
Monreal told the club's website: "The Premier League is one of the strongest there is and everyone knows about it.
"It's a completely different way of playing to the Spanish League - it's a lot more physical, for example."
Monreal told the club's website: "The Premier League is one of the strongest there is and everyone knows about it.
"It's a completely different way of playing to the Spanish League - it's a lot more physical, for example."
316500
2013-02-01 18:27:50
18:27 GMT
01/02/2013
FLORENT MALOUDA LATEST: The Frenchman could be back in the fold at Chelsea after he was included in the Blues 25-man squad which was resubmitted to the Premier League today.
316499
2013-02-01 18:24:16
18:24 GMT
01/02/2013
If you want to get to the nitty gritty of all the wheeling and dealings in the January transfer window from across the globe - from the rumours, done deals and just general chit chat from managers and stars - then Goal.com's Transfer Zone is the ultimate place to find your fix!
316497
2013-02-01 18:17:55
18:17 GMT
01/02/2013
Alan Pardew has confirmed Newcastle will go in search of striking reinforcements in the summer window after they missed out on Loic Remy to QPR in January, and the Toon boss has set himself some rather dizzying heights when it comes it the attacking options he aspires to.
"I want Man United's position - Van Persie, Rooney, Hernandez and Welbeck. That would be nice. But we haven't got that."
Check out what else Pardew had to say right here!
"I want Man United's position - Van Persie, Rooney, Hernandez and Welbeck. That would be nice. But we haven't got that."
Check out what else Pardew had to say right here!
316496
2013-02-01 18:09:04
18:09 GMT
01/02/2013
Also, if a bit of lower-league action is your tipple, Goal.com's resident Championship expert Matt Scott brings you his preview of the weekend's action - including Cardiff's tough trip to Leeds United.
316494
2013-02-01 18:06:19
18:06 GMT
01/02/2013
There's not just a big weekend of Premier League action awaiting us all, but also plenty on offer from across the globe. Balotelli's debut, Afcon quarter-finals, tasty La Liga action and of course the San-São derby between Santos and Sao Paulo.
Goal.com brings you What to look out for in football this weekend!
Goal.com brings you What to look out for in football this weekend!
316493
2013-02-01 17:59:15
17:59 GMT
01/02/2013
One player whose exit from the Premier League to Serie A has largely slipped under the radar and not yet been suitably mourned is that of ex-QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin. Here is a picture of the Argentine in the shirt of new club Palermo...
316492
2013-02-01 17:52:13
17:52 GMT
01/02/2013
What do you need when you're in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle and the middle of a horrendous streak of form? You need two players ABSOLUTELY NO ONE has ever heard of - that'll do the trick won't it?
Paul Lambert certainly thinks so, with the Aston Villa boss backing Ligue 2 import Yacouba Sylla and on-loan Tottenham winger Simon Dawkins to make a much-needed impact for his side.
Read what the former Norwich boss had to say right here!
Paul Lambert certainly thinks so, with the Aston Villa boss backing Ligue 2 import Yacouba Sylla and on-loan Tottenham winger Simon Dawkins to make a much-needed impact for his side.
Read what the former Norwich boss had to say right here!
316490
2013-02-01 17:46:39
17:46 GMT
01/02/2013
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Super! Check out the details right here!
If you're a user of a Windows 8 smartphone, you can download the new Goal.com app for FREE now, and get all the latest and greatest football news on the go.
Super! Check out the details right here!
316489
2013-02-01 17:41:47
17:41 GMT
01/02/2013
More from Andre Villas-Boas now, who has been discussing Harry Kane's return to Tottenham following his loan spell at Norwich.
"It was in both teams' interests and the player's interests too, to be fair," he said.
"Norwich have moved on and have found a striker so they didn't have the necessity to hold on to Harry and for us it gives us another option that has come through our youth level, so it's a common decision."
Hardly a ringing endorsement from the Portuguese boss...
"It was in both teams' interests and the player's interests too, to be fair," he said.
"Norwich have moved on and have found a striker so they didn't have the necessity to hold on to Harry and for us it gives us another option that has come through our youth level, so it's a common decision."
Hardly a ringing endorsement from the Portuguese boss...
316488
2013-02-01 17:38:50
17:38 GMT
01/02/2013
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta has admitted that the Blues need to get back to winning ways as soon as possible in order to regain confidence and put fear back into the opposition.
"Teams get scared when you win games in a row," the Spaniard told the Daily Star.
Read the full story here!
"Teams get scared when you win games in a row," the Spaniard told the Daily Star.
Read the full story here!
316486
2013-02-01 17:29:12
17:29 GMT
01/02/2013
FRIDAY!!!!! Yes, 5.30pm on a Friday, and what better way to celebrate than a hearty giggle at the expense of Peter Odemwingie before hitting the boozer to live the high life for a few hours before it inevitably comes crashing down in a spiral of post-midnight despair.
Hmmm, you definitely will need cheering up after that harrowing prediction of the night's proceedings. Here's Alex Hess with the Mock the Window to provide it!
Hmmm, you definitely will need cheering up after that harrowing prediction of the night's proceedings. Here's Alex Hess with the Mock the Window to provide it!
316485
2013-02-01 17:23:06
17:23 GMT
01/02/2013
Another wee transfer tit bit making its way through the vortex is Celtic's loan signing of 21-year-old Swedish goalkeeper Viktor Noring, as back up for Fraser Forster.
Read about the deal here, which will be completed pending international clearance.
Read about the deal here, which will be completed pending international clearance.
316484
2013-02-01 17:20:34
17:20 GMT
01/02/2013
Andre Villas-Boas is clearly a bitter man, already claiming Tottenham have "moved on" from Leandro Damiao, despite spending all of Thursday trying to court the Brazilian!
"We couldn’t agree on the full conditions so we’ve moved on,” he told reporters.
“Could it [a deal for Damiao] happen in the summer? No I don’t think so, it’s probably finished now.”
"We couldn’t agree on the full conditions so we’ve moved on,” he told reporters.
“Could it [a deal for Damiao] happen in the summer? No I don’t think so, it’s probably finished now.”
316482
2013-02-01 17:16:35
17:16 GMT
01/02/2013
King of the lotharios and broken hearts, Toulouse coach Alain Casanova believes Paris Saint-Germain are already of a similar calibre to European heavyweights Barcelona.
"For me, this team is the calibre of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Manchester United, even if they have less experience," the 51-year-old told the official Ligue 1 website.
"For me, this team is the calibre of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Manchester United, even if they have less experience," the 51-year-old told the official Ligue 1 website.
316481
2013-02-01 17:12:27
17:12 GMT
01/02/2013
So, then Sir Alex Ferguson is riding in the face of logic and common sense, middle fingers raised and bottom firmly on show, as he denies an FA charge for comments made about the assistant referee in the wake of last month's 1-1 draw with Tottenham.
Check out Goal.com's breaking news piece right now!
Check out Goal.com's breaking news piece right now!