http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?sport_id=10&date=2012-05-16&start=0 Sports Blogs :: World Soccer Daily Entries en-us England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed the 23 players chosen for the upcoming 2012 UEFA European Championships. The list includes most of the players used in Euro 2012 qualifying such as Joe Hart, Ashley Cole, Ashley Young, and Wayne Rooney. The full list is below and also includes a list for stand-by players in case [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666961&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:44:01 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666799&src=rss 2012-05-16T17:01:48 The findings of the SFA appeal acknowledged that more severe action, such as expulsion from the SFA, would have been justified but leniency was applied on the original judgement. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666878&src=rss 2012-05-16T16:02:15 Despite hiring leading QC Richard Keen to defend the club and find fault in the verdict the three man board chaired by Lord Carroway stood by the original verdict which Ally McCoist claimed could kill Rangers off. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666707&src=rss 2012-05-16T15:05:33 “King” Kenny has just been sacked to the amazement of many fans. News just announced that Fenway Sports owner John Henry has decided to sever ties with the Anfield legend in order to rectify the clubs dismal league showing. Whilst many pundits will feel the American owners have acted rather rashly, some counteract this point [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666667&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:56:23 Guten Abend, meine Lieblinge. If ever there was a modern day footballer tale worth turning into a movie then it’s that of Adebayor. How so? A plot that includes playing and scoring goals at the very highest level domestically, internationally and even on one occasion under machine gun fire. Moving from Arsenal to City, ‘that’ [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666714&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:37:14 I WAS torn, I mean seriously torn, about whether Kenny should be given the opportunity to stay for another year to show exactly what he can or cannot do at Anfield. I just didn’t want to have to suffer another season of frustration and disappointment like the one we just had to endure, especially in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666668&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:28:28 Buy Schalke 04 - AC Milan Tickets, Tuesday July 24, 2012, Veltins Arena,... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666612&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:57 With Roy Hodgson named his first England squad today and the news has already been leaked regarding the Ferdinand-Terry issue. Many newspapers and radio stations broke the news that Hodgson has decided to take John Terry to Poland and Ukraine and leave Rio Ferdinand at home. Hodgson met with Ferdinand to break the news yesterday [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666669&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:52 Following a meeting in Boston the Anfield legend was sacked with the news confirmed on the club website late this afternoon. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666708&src=rss 2012-05-16T14:00:23 Roy Hodgson named his first England squad this today and I think we are all prepared for the same 23 names we always see on an England squad list. It’s out of Hodgson’s hands really as the English media and the FA big wigs won’t settle for certain ‘big names’ from England’s “golden generation” (HAHA) [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666670&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:59:09 var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666613&src=rss 2012-05-16T13:51:41 Coppa Italia Final:  Buy  Juventus FC - Napoli Tickets,   Sunday 20 May 2012, Stadio Olimpico Roma, Rome, Italy , Coppa Italia Final  2012Coppa Italia Final ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666413&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:58:32 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Real Madrid vs. Juventus, Sunday August 5, 2012, Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666414&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:40:15 World Football Challenge: Buy Tickets Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid, Thursday August 2, 2012, Home Depot Center - Soccer Stadium, Carson, CA, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666415&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:37:06 Robin van Persie is set to begin crunch talks with manager Arsene Wenger over his long term future at Arsenal, amid speculation that the Dutch international will be leaving the club in the summer. Van Persie’s contract expires at the end of next season and Arsenal may find themselves having to cash in to save [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666466&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:30:54 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Chelsea FC vs. AC Milan, Saturday July 28, 2012, Sun Life Stadium (Formerly Dolphin Stadium), Miami Gardens, FL, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666416&src=rss 2012-05-16T12:14:04 World Football Challenge:  Buy Tickets Chelsea FC vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday July 22, 2012, Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666417&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:51:59 Steaua last 5 matches:  Steaua last 3 Cup matches:  Dinamo last 5 matches:  Dinamo last 3 Cup matches:  Liga I table positions: Steaua Bucuresti -3, Dinamo Bucuresti – 4 *matches in all competitions Romania’s biggest derby match with just two more rounds  in this season of Liga I as Steaua Bucharest welcomes Dinamo in a prestige game. Steaua Bucharest is regarded [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666345&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:47:32 The Fenway Sports Group have terminated their contract with Kenny Dalglish and whilst for some, their heads won't be in the right place to do so today is a good day for Liverpool fans to have a good long think about how they approach the future. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666346&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:43:43 World Football Challenge: Tickets Toronto FC vs. Liverpool FC, Saturday July 21, 2012, Rogers Centre Toronto, Canada, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666418&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:43:24 Roy Hodgson has chosen his squad for Euro 2012 and they are anything but no... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666097&src=rss 2012-05-16T11:02:00 Liverpool have sacked Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager following poor Premier League performance in the 2011/12 season. The Redmen TV bring you the official statements from John W. Henry and Tom Werner, as well as Liverpool fans from around the world. Who should replace Kenny? Who are the Favourites for the job? What financial backing [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666279&src=rss 2012-05-16T10:35:40   Bolton chairman Phil Gartside does not want to lose manager Owen Coyle even though the Scot could not prevent the club being relegated to the Championship.   The Lancashire club were relegated to English football’s second tier on Sunday after being unable to seal three points against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.  ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666341&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:55:06 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665631&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:07:00 “As the geometer his mind applies to square the circle, nor for all his wit finds the right formula, however he tries.” – Dante The expression “squaring the circle” is sometimes used as a metaphor for trying to do the impossible, or to describe a hopeless, meaningless, or vain undertaking. Could this be the position [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666048&src=rss 2012-05-16T09:00:50 With Kenny now gone the word is that Roberto Martinez has been approached to take the Liverpool job. What do you think? Do you think that Roberto Martinez would make a good LFC manager? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666046&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:53:51 Reports emanating out of the BBC, then the Guardian state that King Kenny has left Liverpool FC. It is still unclear whether he has been sacked or left ‘by mutual consent’. The 61-year-old has paid the price for Liverpool’s poor performances in the Barclays Premier League. Dalglish’s departure comes after he held face-to-face talks with [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666050&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:38:09 “This is a club that likes to talk and talk.”   I’ll never forget those words, of our former manager Rafael Benitez. I was still stood around in Athens airport when I read the back page of the Daily Mirror the morning after our Champions League (remember that?) final defeat to AC Milan in 2007. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666051&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:30:17 The club should be making an announcement shortly but Kenny Dalglish has resigned (or was fired) from L.F.C. Very sad day for Liverpool Football Club. Thank you Kenny. LONG LIVE OUR KING.       http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666047&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:26:04 WELL well well, another season over and despite our loss I must say that I enjoyed the final day of the Premiership immensely! I can’t remember ever cheering that loud for a goal not scored by Liverpool. But I digress, with the playing season over and silly season to begin I wanted to take the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666052&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:36 Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson have been recognised for their magnificent contributions to the FA Premier League.   Ferguson, 70, was voted the greatest manager of the Premier League era and talisman Giggs, 38, was voted the greatest player of the past 20 years.   Between them, they have won everything... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666096&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:34 He’s yet to sign a new deal with us. He has been the subject of much speculation and rumored to be on Premier League and Seire A champions Manchester City and Juventus’ radar after his stunning season in which he scored 30 league goals. Robin van Persie has simply been spectacular. Not even the most [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666078&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:21 This is, incredibly, not too far off the norm for Tiziano Crudeli, journalist, commentator and Milan fan extraodinaire. He’s a touch passionate about the Rossoneri and as one would expect, more than a touch passionate for icon Pippo Inzaghi’s last game for the club on the weekend. Standard fare… And then Pippo scored. What then transpired [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665982&src=rss 2012-05-16T08:00:02 Quick Player Facts: Full Name: Thomas Müller Date of Birth: September 13, 1989 Birthplace: Weilheim, West Germany Club: FC Bayern Munich Position: Midfielder / Forward Debut: 2008 International Career: 2004 to present     Thomas Muller is a professional German football player that currently plays as a midfielder/forward for the Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666091&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:32:12 So the expected result materialized as City beat QPR to clinch their first title in 44 years. Of course the journey to the result had more twists and turns than a season of 24, Aguero goal provided the final act of the one of the most dramatic sporting theatres in recent history. It was noticeable [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666049&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:30:51 Enjoy Landycakes enjoying some First Bottom. In a room of armed men hell bent on protecting the object of his lurid fantasies at all costs. Or maybe they’re there hunting down that dude straight out of the WWII flick on the left, looking like he’s about to pillage something. (No comment.) And David clearly has a healthier [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665983&src=rss 2012-05-16T07:24:32 Didier Drogba has reportedly been offered a two year deal by Barcelona to tempt him away from Chelsea this summer on a free transfer.   Chelsea have also offered Drogba, 34, a new two year deal, but he has had no shortage of potential suitors from USA, China and even Milan.   A move to... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665929&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:52:24 Yaya Toure’s agent has claimed his client would be willing to leave Premier League champions Manchester City and has handed Barcelona a ‘come and get me plea’.   Toure, an Ivory Coast international, spent a successful three years with Barca prior to his switch to the Eithad in the summer of 2010.   Motivation  ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665930&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:31:10 The fate of Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will reportedly be decided today, as the 28-year-old enters contract talks with Arsene Wenger. This season the Dutchman was flying with 37 goals to his name, 30 in the Premier League. Obviously everyone involved with Arsenal wants RVP to renew his contract, but should he leave this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665896&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:30:32 With both Manchester City and Manchester United going into the last match of the season with a chance of lifting the 2011-2012 Barclays Premier League trophy, it promised to be a great final day of the season. However, what ensued will go down in football history; a day of the highest possible drama that brought [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665869&src=rss 2012-05-16T06:00:05 Short answer… Nowhere! Experience, the word sends chills down my spine. Why do we as fans, our illustrious press and even our specialist pundits believe that the majority of the England squad deserves a place according to their relevant top-level experience? What has the so-called top-level experience brought us in the past? Have we won [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665755&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:58 Exhibition: Buy Liverpool FC vs. AS Roma Tickets, Wednesday July 25, 2012, Fenway Park, Bo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666800&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:30:00 Acquista la Maglia ufficiale del AC Milan per la stagione 2012-13.PATCH SERIE A APPLICATA ALLA MAGLIA!Ancora una volta, un omaggio alla nostra Italia sulla maglia del Club pi titolato al mondo:  AC  Milan. <BR><BR> <script language="JavaScript" src="http://pf.tradedoubler.com/pf/pf?a=1627539&description=(ac milan maglia ufficiale)&xslUrl=http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/xsl/xsl16.xsl&xslParamName1=page&xslPar... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666801&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:23:00 Exhibition: Buy Liverpool ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666802&src=rss 2012-05-16T04:12:00 Whoever is Liverpool manager in August (I hope it will be Kenny) has a daunting task ahead of him. Liverpool F.C. haven’t won a league title in 22 years; Graeme Souness, Roy Evans, Gerard Houllier, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson and now Kenny Dalglish have all tried and all have failed. Yes we did collect a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665753&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:55:39 Biglietti Italia - Lussemburgo, martedi 29 maggio 2012, Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italia, Amichevoli Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italia martedì 29 maggio 2012 20:45 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3666803&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:44:00 The season may be over, but you don’t have to wait for the Euros to get your football fix. The Moon Premier League (in which Moon FC lead the way), is just warming up for the summer, promising a great new twist for fans of football trading cards. Lots of us remember the childhood thrill of breaking [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665661&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:02:46 England’s EURO 2012 squad, especially now Roy Hodgson has been given the job has been debated and discussed over and over. Will Roy go for tried and tested previous tournament squads or will he mix it up and pick a team on form over their previous exploits. This is my personal opinion, not necessarily what [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665663&src=rss 2012-05-16T03:00:03 No Way To Treat A King Kenny Dalglish has flown over to the States to meet Liverpool’s owners in Boston with speculation rife. Liverpool’s owners should have cleared the air by issuing a statement to prevent the speculation surrounding Kenny’s trip over the pond. With Liverpool’s league form so poor this season, the nation’s media [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665662&src=rss 2012-05-16T02:09:52 Good morning. According to an In The Know type johnny on Spurs Community the white goods wizards Beko are in the running for the rights to push their wares on the old Lilywhite next season. Beko are a top, top brand. I think that they were originally Turkish and it was they who bought out [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665666&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:30:58 Ever since the new-look Dortmund side won the Bundesliga in style last season, eyes have been cast upon the talent on show in the black and yellow colours of the German champions. But, so far, their squad has remained pretty much entirely intact and continued to dominate proceedings this year, retaining their league crown and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665664&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:30:08 Roy Hodgson is set to name his England squad for the Euro 2012 championships later today with one big name expected to miss out.   In October John Terry allegedly racially abused Anton Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand’s younger brother, and since then talk has been rife as to whether the Chelsea and Manchester United defenders could... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665670&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:28:44 The media-politick has finished, spin spun and now the Machiavellian dealings return to the corridors of Totteridge whereupon very little will be publicly announced.  D-day for Arsenal and Robin van Persie; D for Deal, that is although if negotiations run smoothly I am sure that a tabloid headline of VP Day will surface. Aah, I saved [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665638&src=rss 2012-05-16T01:21:01 Robin van Persie meets with Arsenal today to discuss his future with the club, but speculation suggests the Dutchman isn’t going to have much choice.   The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis will sit down with the Arsenal hit-man today to discuss his future at the club.   Leave   Many... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665627&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:42:21 While Ally McCoist's squad were acclaimed as heroes for saving the club in March by taking pay cuts of upto 75% it's the club that are likely to feel the pain as the players and agents activate the get-out clauses. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3665603&src=rss 2012-05-16T00:13:58