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Bahrain charging Shia activists

BBC News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:37:55 +0000

Prosecutors in Bahrain accuse 23 Shia activists of forming a “terrorist network” aiming to overthrow the Gulf state’s Sunni-dominated government.(read article…)

Villa allay Ireland injury concerns

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:00:07 +0000

Aston Villa Everton Stephen Ireland has shaken off injury fears at Aston Villa . The Birmingham Mail says Ireland was left out of last Sundays win over Everton as a precautionary measure after tweaking his hamstring during the pre-match warm-up. But, as expected, the injury is not serious and Ireland is expected to join his Villa team-mates when they return to training after a few days off next week. (read article…)

Bruce: Sunderland striker Bent just needs fair England chance

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:59:28 +0000

Sunderland World Cup Sunderland boss Steve Bruce insists Darren Bent is England class. Bruce is desperate for Bent to see action for England after his squad recall. He said: When the final World Cup squad came out, he was bitterly disappointed at missing out after doing so well last season. (read article…)

Sunderland boss Bruce: We were close to signing Man City winger Johnson

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:58:54 +0000

Manchester City Sunderland Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits regrets missing out on Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. Johnson scored his first goal for England on Friday night. Bruce revealed: Adam is a terrific player and we would have loved to have had him here. (read article…)

Hughton confident Newcastle owner Ashley will maintain transfer cash support

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:58:20 +0000

Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton is confident of continued support from chairman Mike Ashley in the transfer market. Hughton admits he is likely to seek to strengthen during the January transfer window. He told the Evening Chronicle : In January we will re-assess what we have, and I think Ill get the backing of the owner again like last time if we need to strengthen the team at that stage.

Hughton happy with Newcastle squad blend

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:57:50 +0000

Sol Campbell Newcastle United Chris Hughton is happy with the mix of his Newcastle United squad. Hughton had a relatively low-key summer market campaign and is pleased with what he has available. He told the Evening Chronicle : Stability was always going to be vital and now we feel we have that. (read article…)

Newcastle boss Hughton: Right time for LuaLua loan

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:57:26 +0000

Newcastle United Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has explained sending Kazenga LuaLua away on-loan to Brighton. LuaLua has three years left on his contract, and Hughton was happy to let the young gun head to the south coast to star for the League One club. Hughton told the Evening Chronicle : What we decided was that it was better to send Kaz out on loan. (read article…)

Brighton signing LuaLua wants Newcastle future

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:56:55 +0000

Newcastle United Kazenga LuaLua is confident of a future with Newcastle United . The striker has signed with Brighton on-loan, but sees his future at St James’ Park. LuaLua told the Evening Chronicle : I have to say my priority is at Newcastle United , though. (read article…)

Aston Villa ace Agbonlahor favours winter break

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:56:28 +0000

Aston Villa Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has joined calls for a winter break in the Premier League. Agbonlahor suggests such a winter break can aid a national team in summer tournaments. “I think we need a winter break,” he told Villa’s website. (read article…)

Villa striker Agbonlahor maintains England ambitions

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:55:57 +0000

Aston Villa Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor is eyeing an England recall. The 23-year-old has certainly got time on his side to add to his trio of senior international appearances. “When I heard the comments (Capello’s) I was disappointed to start the season being injured as it was going to be hard to be picked for the next few games,” he told AVTV . (read article…)

Blackpool boss Holloway: I wanted DJ Campbell so badly

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:55:29 +0000

Blackpool Blackpool boss Ian Holloway admits he’d thrilled to have signed former Leicester City striker DJ Campbell. After his successful loan last season, Campbell signed for Pool on deadline day last week. “I’ve wanted DJ so badly, I think he suits us and he is absolutely vital for this football club and the energy at this football club. (read article…)

Holloway impressed by Phillips on Blackpool debut

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:55:06 +0000

Blackpool Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is excited by their capture of England U19 winger Matt Phillips. The former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder made his Pool debut in the friendly defeat Latvia’s Jelgava last week. “Matty Phillips looked really exciting at times against Jelgava, skipping past people like they’re not there,” Holloway told the club’s website. (read article…)

Ormerod happy to get on Blackpool scoresheet in Latvia

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:54:38 +0000

Blackpool Blackpool striker Brett Ormerod was pleased with his goal against Latvia’s Jelgava. The Seasiders were beaten 2-1 by FK Jelgava with Ormerod getting on the scoresheet and the striker was upbeat despite the defeat. “It’s just a learning curve really, we’ve got a lot of young players coming back and a few lads coming back from injury. (read article…)

West Ham youngster Sebastian Lletget pledges international future to USA

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:54:11 +0000

West Ham United New West Ham United signing Sebastian Lletget has pledged his international future to the USA. The teenage midfielder turned pro with West Ham last week. Lletget told whufc.com : “The American style of play is very different than the style of play in any other country. (read article…)

Collison: Grant a positive influence around West Ham

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:53:38 +0000

Chelsea West Ham United Jack Collison says Avram Grant is a positive influence at West Ham United . The Wales midfielder hopes to be back in action for West Ham over Christmas. On Grant, Collison told Soccer AM : “The new manager seems good. (read article…)

Williams: Blackburn need investment to continue

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:53:10 +0000

Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams says fresh investment is a must for the club. Ahsan Ali Syed is adamant his takeover plans remain on track. And Williams told the Lancashire Telegraph : “I have argued in successive annual reports to Shareholders that to move forward, perhaps even to stand still, we need new investment. (read article…)

Man Utd saw off Chelsea, Ajax to sign Belgian teen Charni Ekangamene

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:52:45 +0000

Ajax Arsenal Manchester United Chelsea Manchester United have formally signed Charni Ekangamene from former satellite club Royal Antwerp. There was reported interest from Arsenal , Chelsea and Ajax in the pacy and powerful forward, but Ekangamene chose Manchester over London or Amsterdam. After successful trials at the end of last season, United secured Ekangamene to a contract in July. (read article…)

Park Ji-sung happy to play anywhere for Manchester United

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:52:11 +0000

AC Milan Manchester United Liverpool Park Ji-sung is happy to play anywhere for Manchester United . South Korea captain Park has only played 67 minutes of the league season so far, but it won’t be a surprise if he’s called upon by Sir Alex for the big games again this term. Last season Park performed a typically selfless role, either out wide or in central midfield, where he impressed as a destructive man-marker against AC Milan and Liverpool . (read article…)

Ex-Bolton defender Shittu to deliver Celtic answer this week

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:51:47 +0000

Celtic Bolton Wanderers Released Bolton Wanderers defender Danny Shittu is spending the weekend mulling over an offer from Celtic . Shittu is a free agent after negotiating his release from Bolton Wanderers before the transfer window closed earlier this week and is currently on international duty with Nigeria. A Celtic insider told The Herald : Shittu is a player of considerable experience and he has a bit of pace, which is missing from the heart of the defence. (read article…)

Blackpool boss Holloway excited about summer signings

Tribalfootball.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:51:19 +0000

Blackpool Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is delighted with their summer market work. Pool have brought in 12 new faces over the summer with eight internationals included in Holloway’s squad. The Seasiders’ manager told the club’s official website: “I’m delighted with the squad we’re getting together. (read article…)