Submitted by
BillyIdle on Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:41pm.
A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or tried to fix around 200 matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, in what UEFA called the biggest betting scandal in Europe.
Bochum state prosecutor Andre... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:23pm.
" Moyes takes his side to Old Trafford - where Everton have not won since the inaugural Premier League campaign in 1992.
Winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is still suspended. Midfielder Tim Cahill is also a doubt after returning from internat... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:51am.
Former Birmingham City owner David Sullivan can take his pick of several prominent football clubs to buy, including West Ham United.
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David Sullivan: Buying back into football?
The 60-year-old entrepreneur is in the market... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:38am.
There are worse places to tackle your problems than the magnificent seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, but right now that will be of little comfort to Mark Hughes.
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Joleon Lescott signs for Man City
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:23pm.
" The Manchester United manager admits the first half of the season has been more competitive than in recent years and would not be surprised if the Big Four's monopoly of the Champions League places is challenged. Come May he clearly believes U... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:52am.
Manchester United
v
Everton
Competition Stats
Wayne Rooney 7
Louis Saha 7
Ryan Giggs 5
A
Leighton Baines 3
L-W-L-W-D
Form
W-D-L-D-D
With this match coming up against Man Utd, does Executive Director David T.V. M... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:10am.
Belgian Team Excelsior Mouscron claim Everton have invited Maxime Lestienne for a two-day trial at Goodison Park.
"The 17-year-old has caught the eye this season with a series of exciting displays in Mouscron's midfield." Manchester C... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:36pm.
The 2010 World Cup Draw takes place in Cape Town on December 4, 2009.
The 32 nations will be
drawn into eight groups of four with the top two in each group progressing to the Round of 16. The nine chosen South African cities to host the match... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:12pm.
This may turn out to be an exciting 2010 World Cup. It was politically correct to give next year's World Cup to South Africa...but....
"South Africa's deputy police minister has stood by his force's tough, shoot-to-kill policy, days after a t... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:19am.
The Premier League have ditched the idea of inviting Celtic and Rangers into their setup now or at any time in the future.
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The Old Firm clubs will not be allowed to join the Premier League
• Gartside: Football must cha... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:11pm.
" Already without the substantial presence of Fernando Torres** for a vital Champions League game against Lyon, Rafa Benitez, Liverpool manager, lost Glen Johnson in the warm up and - worse - Steven Gerrard, the player he would most wan... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Sun Nov 8, 2009 9:36am.
VERY ANEMIC STATISTICS FOR EVERTON
West Ham United
Everton
20(3)
Shots (on Goal)
11(5)
14
Fouls
19
5
Corner Kicks
4
2
Offsides
0
59%
Time of Possession
41%
0
Yellow Cards
5
0
Red Cards
0
3
Saves
... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:30pm.
How to kill English football in one move
Fri Nov 06 09:37AM
Had he been around the American Midwest in the pioneering days of the nineteenth century, Bolton's chairman Phil Gartside would have no doubt appointed himself commander of any wagon ... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Wed Nov 4, 2009 10:58pm.
David Moyes is determined that Everton will restore their battered reputation in Europe on Thursday. Benfica arrive at Goodison Park after inflicting a damaging 5-0 defeat on his side in Lisbon.
However they remain among the favourite... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:05am.
"Everton made three changes to their first XI for the game, with Leighton Baines, Joseph Yobo and Bilyaletdinov all restored to the starting line-up after recovering from injury.
Louis Saha dropped to the bench after picking up a calf problem, as... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:42am.
Bolton 3 Everton 2
By Phil Medlicott, Press Association Sports
Bolton survived a comeback from Everton before sealing their first home win of the season in the Premier League.
Gary Megson's side triumphed at the Reebok Stadium as substitute Iv... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:07am.
Looking at Evertons' shots on goal before halftime and their time of possession 64% to 36% for Bolton, how could Bolton have gone in front 2-0 ? Bolton had only taken 5 shots on goal, I think it was.
Because Bolton are not a talent... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:48am.
83' This unsurprisingly has the feel of a training ground match and we are very much going through the motions.
84' GOAL! Benfica make it FIVE as Saviola claims his second. Di Maria got in behind Hibbert, who completely gave up, and knocked a ... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:50pm.
Check out all the facts and stats ahead of Bolton Wanderers' Premier League clash with Everton at the Reebok Stadium.
Bolton have failed to score in each of their last three meetings with Everton, and have scored only twice in the last six... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:23pm.
The Football League have responded to claims by David Moyes that Everton have been shown a "lack of respect" over Carling Cup fixture scheduling.
The Blues are currently in Portugal for a Europa League tie against Benfica on Thursday wh... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:06pm.
Everton manager David Moyes admits the result is all that matters against Wolves at Goodison Park on Saturday. Everton's Barclays Premier League season has been disrupted probably more than most as European commitments have meant they have ... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:30pm.
Russian minnows Rubin Kazan pulled off a shock Champions League victory over Barcelona, winning 2-1 at Camp Nou.
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Matchcast: Barcelona v Rubin
Champions League gallery
The hosts took the lead in the first minute th... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:23pm.
Chelsea or Barca for Euro glory
Thu Sep 17 11:50AM
Chelsea again look strong and promise to be real contenders. Similarly with Barcelona, they have a team packed with quality players and are always difficult to beat in the competition. And cru... Read more »
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Submitted by
BillyIdle on Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:13pm.
Liverpool's woeful form continued as Lyon came from behind to beat Rafa Benitez's underfire side 2-1 in their Champions League Group E clash at Anfield.
Yossi Benayoun put the hosts ahead just before the half-time break, but subs... Read more »
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