tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53229483746517924282024-03-20T02:07:54.809-04:00Shearer's BossBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-50222278305902564702011-03-10T21:00:00.001-05:002011-03-10T21:03:28.538-05:00Twitter Updatesfollow me at <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/benclark9">http://twitter.com/#!/benclark9</a> for occasional updates. thanks.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-30252163690451082512010-08-18T17:04:00.000-04:002010-08-18T17:05:24.351-04:00Milner and Ireland Swap Teams in DealBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-80640174627117167232010-08-15T20:25:00.003-04:002010-08-15T20:27:42.345-04:00Two Week Break<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" 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Enjoy the Premier League!Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-23511370907414660052010-08-13T12:25:00.002-04:002010-08-13T12:33:15.352-04:00Hughes Tells Schwarzer He Won't Go to Gunners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/20080809/15/2766570073-soccer-friendly-fulham-v-torino-craven-cottage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 450px;" src="http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/20080809/15/2766570073-soccer-friendly-fulham-v-torino-craven-cottage.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>New Fulham manager Mark Hughes has told keeper Mark Schwarzer that he will not be Arsenal's keeper any time soon. Schwarzer pleaded Hughes to be let go after Fulham declined an offer in May. Arsenal is looking to replace Manuel Almunia, and apparently Arsene Wenger is keen on making Schwarzer the keeper at the Emirates. Schwarzer, 37, had this to say about the possible move, "It's an amazing oppurtunity that I want to take."Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-66993159900404500862010-08-13T12:18:00.003-04:002010-08-13T12:23:56.438-04:00Beattie Leaves Stoke<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.skysports.com/09/02/218x298/james-beattie-man-city_1866007.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 298px;" src="http://img.skysports.com/09/02/218x298/james-beattie-man-city_1866007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Striker James Beattie has left Stoke on a transfer to Rangers where he has signed a 2 year contract with an optional 3rd year for an undisclosed fee. Beattie scored 10 goals in 38 league appearances for the Potters. Manager Tony Pulis had this to say about the move, "This is a fantastic opportunity for James to play at the highest level and I am sure he will be relishing the chance of Champions League football." </span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-37082673999009588612010-08-10T11:55:00.005-04:002010-08-10T12:22:16.755-04:00Fantasy Invite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRUH9DOFp4V14jksr70J92zXePIXNvA4eNBfyh2QgZMq6jbYKY&t=1&usg=__QfN3mN92Gb3yQM73AUKqcMbgYaE="><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 285px;" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRUH9DOFp4V14jksr70J92zXePIXNvA4eNBfyh2QgZMq6jbYKY&t=1&usg=__QfN3mN92Gb3yQM73AUKqcMbgYaE=" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI7np-fE_2KfFW-JDlSM1EC_mwI-td4qDhT3XR9OlfsmH9iTo&t=1&usg=__gIh2zL8bIq8Ej1qZovubxHgIe6g="></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/SDMCFizzzzle/fantasy.png"></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Want to play fantasy soccer to prove that your the best manager around? Well here's your chance! Log onto </span><a href="http://www.premierleague.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.premierleague.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and look on the top right corner of the page. You will see a little box saying Play Fantasy. Sign up, and pick your team with your 100 million pounds. After that, click leagues on the right side of the page and enter the code </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">330934-85557</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> to enter the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">AC Press Soccer Blog </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">league. Have fun, and good luck. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-201463188121002492010-08-10T11:41:00.002-04:002010-08-10T11:50:57.945-04:00Premier League Official Ball Unveiled<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.premierleague.com/javaImages/a2/bd/0,,12306~8961442,00.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 154px;" src="http://www.premierleague.com/javaImages/a2/bd/0,,12306~8961442,00.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The new ball for the 2010-2011 Barclay's Premier League season has been unveiled. The new Nike Total 90 Tracer ball will be the ball used in the 380 total games played this year. The new ball was designed especially for better accuracy and touch. The Nike design team spent 18 months testing the new ball to make sure that it could keep up with the play with one of the world's most elite leagues. Stoke keeper Mark Sorensen believes that this ball is the best the Premier League has used. "We've been used to the Nike ball in the Premier League for 10 years now and it has progressed. I think it is a better ball now than when it started. A lot of research has gone into it," said Sorensen. Thanks <a href="http://www.premierleague.com/">Premier League</a></span></span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-89818709886182423402010-08-09T16:18:00.007-04:002010-08-09T18:06:50.162-04:00Players To Watch This Season<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:20px;"> </span></span></span>As the 2010-2011 Barclay's Premier League season approaches, I'll give you several players to watch that are worth keeping an eye on this season.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzoRInYruQTSt3WuAK8ZWLNSVllI7haV9B4_nQQ6YsBbgqhfc&t=1&usg=__kG0oXVGbQD9JsKfC35bYTAbWFkA=" border="0" alt="" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>1- Javier "El Chicharito" Hernandez (Manchester Unite</b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">d-</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Forward</span>)</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The 23 year old is the first Mexican player to</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">ever play for Manchester United. He made his deb</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">ut at the MLS All-Star game when he came on for Nani, and he later scored. In his most recent appearance against Chelsea in the Comunity Shield, Hernandez came on as a substitute and scored in a 3-1 victory for United. Look to see Hernandez come on a substitute for either Wayne Rooney or Dimitar Berbatov, and even make occasional starts for the Red Devil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">s. Who knows, he could even earn a pla</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">ce in the starting line up soon enough.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>2- Steven Pienaar (Everton-Midfielder)</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The South African had a great World Cup, and he's even been li</span></div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 154px;" src="http://fantasy.premierleague.com/images/fpl/players/242107.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">nked to Aston Villa to replace James Milner if he goes to Manchester City. Wherever Pienaar ends up, expect him to have a great season. Piennar brings a unique style to his game. He can score goals, make the perfect pass, dribble through a defense, or win the ball on the defensive side. Last year for Everton, he scored 4 goals and had 4 assists. Expect him to have an even better year this year, possibly doubling his tally in goals.</span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>3- Milan Jovanovic (Liverpool-Forward)</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The new Liverpool striker came to Merseyside from Standard Liege on a free transfer. Jovanovic was a scoring machine for the Belgian side, netting 69 goals in 155 appearances. With Fernando Torres recovering from a rough World Cup, Jovanovic could be the one to step up and carry Liverpool throughout the season.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>4- Chris Brunt (West Brom- Midfielder)</b></span></div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 270px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Chris-Brunt-SWFC.jpg/180px-Chris-Brunt-SWFC.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The 25 year scored 9 goals in the '08/'09 season for the Baggies when they were in the Premier League. Brunt had another solid year for West Brom last year when the played in the Championship. If Brunt has a big year, West Brom could be the cinderella story of the season (I still expect them to be relegated). Brunt and Roman Bednar are West Brom's real goal scoring threats this year, so Brunt could have double digits in goals.</span></div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-85818375003626652422010-08-09T14:42:00.002-04:002010-08-09T15:00:29.834-04:00Bob Bradley Early Favorite For Aston Villa Job<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqN-LozrU9nXLvW5bocT8D1bnZrAHemUyksXbRm03S3zp8ItA&t=1&usg=__4_e9gIQzTR1-HtCjApU_3ZURz1o="><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqN-LozrU9nXLvW5bocT8D1bnZrAHemUyksXbRm03S3zp8ItA&t=1&usg=__4_e9gIQzTR1-HtCjApU_3ZURz1o=" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px;"> </span></span></span>Since Martin O'Neill resigned as Aston Villa manager, there are many favorites for the job. United States national team manager Bob Bradley is one of those favorites, he might even be the frontrunner to get the job. According to </span><a href="http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/aston-villa-specials"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Oddshecker</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, Bradley has a 5/1 chance of becoming the manager of Aston Villa. Before Mark Hughes took over at Fulham, there were rumors that Bradley might get the job at Craven Cottage. Other frontrunners for the Villa job are Sven Goran Eriksson (6/1 odds), Martin Jol (6/1 odds), Slaven Bilic (6/1 odds), and Alan Curbishley (9/2 odds). Other notable names are Jurgen Klinsmann( 8/1 odds), Fabio Capello (33/1 odds), and Alan Shearer (20/1 odds)</span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-15359657436138790092010-08-09T12:55:00.002-04:002010-08-09T13:08:21.701-04:00BREAKING NEWS: O'Neill Quits as Aston Villa Manager<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSueBWEcE1WsuEj3uOL93AZzwOx86jKHizz3iszOiTXGKyRIuE&t=1&usg=__NA2LSxSzmRGYxVD5079hs6Ffu0U="><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 183px;" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSueBWEcE1WsuEj3uOL93AZzwOx86jKHizz3iszOiTXGKyRIuE&t=1&usg=__NA2LSxSzmRGYxVD5079hs6Ffu0U=" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Martin O'Neill has resigned as Aston Villa manager just days before the season started. O'Neill took over for Aston Villa about 4 years ago, and Villa has had a successful run with him at the helm. O'Neill lead Villa to 11th place in his first season as manager, and the past three seasons, Villa have placed sixth, good enough for Europe. O'Neill said this about his time at Aston Villa, "I have enjoyed my time at Aston Villa immensely. It's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent cub. I would like to pay tribute to the Villa players, my coaching staff and the Villa supporters for all the support and encouragement they have given both the club and me personally during my time as manager." Aston Villa stated that reserve team manager Kevin MacDonald has taken the role of caretaker manager. Aston Villa starts out it's campaign with an opening day match at Vila Park when they host West Ham United. Thanks to <a href="http://www.espnsoccernet.com/">ESPN Soccernet</a>.</span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-78475264915482128442010-08-09T10:18:00.003-04:002010-08-09T10:28:38.626-04:00Newcastle Set to Sign French Winger Ben Arfa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQUn-OG5EdriBCWg8du_dwi0lIaRscd4S_khqDLziXrjZSnLdI&t=1&usg=__hcOSQ-dW8vFly7QFB5VP-dQ_IQ4="><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 267px;" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQUn-OG5EdriBCWg8du_dwi0lIaRscd4S_khqDLziXrjZSnLdI&t=1&usg=__hcOSQ-dW8vFly7QFB5VP-dQ_IQ4=" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Newcastle Unite are on the verge of signing French winger Hatem Ben Arfa on a season-long loan deal that would cost the Magpies about 1 million pounds. Manager Chris Hughton was targeting Ben Arfa for most of the summer, hoping that he would bring some creativity and flair to Newcastle's midfield. With Lyon, where Ben Arfa started his career, he scored 11 goals in 87 appearances for the club. Ben Arfa now plays for Marseille, where he has scored 15 times in 91 appearances for the club.</span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-76920837643350915702010-08-08T12:17:00.003-04:002010-08-08T12:28:57.394-04:00Table Prediction For 2010-2011 Season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.taramagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Barclays-Premier-League-trophy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.taramagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Barclays-Premier-League-trophy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="height: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Manchester United</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Chelsea</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Arsenal</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Tottenham</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Manchester City</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Aston Villa</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Everton</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Liverpool</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Fulham</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sunderland</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Blackburn</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Birmingham</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">West Ham</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Bolton</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Newcastle</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Wolves</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Stoke City</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Wigan</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Blackpool</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">West Brom</span></li></ol><br /><br />So what do you think? Give me your opinions.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-28195425621525244562010-08-08T11:46:00.003-04:002010-08-08T12:02:32.795-04:00Hodgson Wants Crouch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.theoffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/peter-crouch-airbound.jpg"><blockquote></blockquote><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 281px;" src="http://www.theoffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/peter-crouch-airbound.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:20px;"> </span></span></span>New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is targeting a deal that would bring Peter Crouch to Liverpool. The 6' 7'' striker already spent a three year spell with Liverpool, where he scored 41 in a total of 134 appearances. Hodgson is looking at a price near 8 million pounds for the big man, but Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly holding out for more than 9 million pounds, which is the price he paid for Crouch about a year ago when he came to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><blockquote></blockquote><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> <blockquote><br /></blockquote></span></div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-68290797897823180572010-08-08T09:09:00.003-04:002010-08-08T12:17:29.101-04:00Preview to the 2010-2011 Barclay's Premier League Season<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px;"> </span></span></span>We're now only a week away from the start of another great season of football. The summer transfer window has been a busy one for many teams, and we'll be able to see many new faces this year. Who knows, one of these new faces could be the next great star in the Premier League. Some of these notable players are David Silva who joined Manchester City on a 24 million pound transfer from Valencia. Manchester City were very busy, as usual, since there present owner Sheik Mansour took over. City also bought Yaya Toure from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee. Arsenal made a name for themselves in the transfer window as well, signing striker Marouane Chamakh from Bordeaux. Chamakh scored 56 goals in 230 appea</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">rances fo the Bordeaux, so expect him to start along side Robin van Persie. Chelsea signed former West Ham and Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun, while Liverpool picked up Joe Cole. One of the most "hyped" new players in the Premier League is Javier Hernandez, better knows as El Chicharito to people in Mexico, where Hernandez is from. The applause Hernandez got when Manchester United played the MLS All-St</span><img alt="" border="0" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSp-uuGI-p9KeDcmZqWLxK_veXh35X-AnEbde_Wylcl-7FeqpA&t=1&usg=__M3TTLkDuI1tmoRZV88GK71b7q9Q=" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 159px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 317px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ars in Houston, was easilly equal and quite possibly louder than Ryan Giggs, a Manchester United legend. Hernandez came on as a substitute, and scored in his debut in a 5-2 win for United.</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The new season is wide open. There are a few teams that have a chance to win the title this year, and couple teams that could be the surprise of the year. Manchester City is one of the favorites this year, but in my mind, I don't think they'll finish in the top four. They need to realize that it takes a while for a team to "gel" together and to get them to play at their highest potential. Next year will be City's year, but this year, there are only three teams that have a chance to win the title. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea. For Arsenal to have a chance of the title, Chamakh and van Persie need to have a chemistry up front that no other duo in the league has. With midfielders like Fabregas, Arshavin, Samir Nasri, and young Alex Song, the two up top will definitely have the service they need, their job will be to put the ball in the back of the net. The key for Chelsea is to take advantage of their easy start to the season. Chelsea's first five games are against West Brom, Wigan, Stoke, West Ham, and Blackpool. Three of the five games are at home, and if Chelsea don't take fifteen out of a possible fifteen points through their first five games, it will surely be a disappointment. Manchester United need a big year from striker Dimitar Berbatov. Berbatov scored 12 goals last year for United, which is still not a bad year, but Berbatov has never really established himself at United like he did when he was at Tottenham. This could be the year. My prediction is that Manchester United will be champions this year, while Chelsea finishes second, and Arsenal finish third. Tottenham round out the top four, while Mancester City finishes fifth and Aston Villa is sixth. Everton finishes seventh, while crosstown rival Liverpool finishes eighth. The teams that go down will be Blackpool, West Brom, and Wigan. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Another great thing about a new season, is a new fantasy season. If you want to play, go to <a href="http://www,fantasy.premierleague.com">www.fantasy.premierleague.com</a>, and in the top right corner, you will see a box saying play fantasy. Sign up, and create your team using your 100 million virtual pounds. Then, join the private AC Press Blog league with the code <b>330934-85557</b> . Good luck, and enjoy the new season.<br />
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Fulham have been very good this year at home, with 6 of their 7 wins at Craven Cottage. The big weakness for Fuhlam has been matches from Craven Cottage, where they have suffered with only 1 win and 4 of their 6 losses. Fulham have also advanced to the knockout stages of the Europa League. Thanks to the <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport">Herald Sun</a>.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-27613832008293322602009-12-29T14:05:00.002-05:002009-12-29T14:16:32.028-05:00Philadelphia Union<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.prostamerika.com/soundersfc/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/philadelphia-union.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.prostamerika.com/soundersfc/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/philadelphia-union.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I apologize for the long lack of posts on my blog recently, but I will be frequently updating with new stories. The Philadelphia Union are the upcoming team in Major League Soccer. Around the Philadelphia area, there is much "hype" about the new club. A while ago, I attended a double-header at Lincoln Financial Field, with the two matches being Canada v. Honduras, and USA v. Panama, and all I saw was Philadelphia Union apparel. Hopefully another great club to add to the storied tradition of Philadelphia sports. The "Linc" will definitely be crowded for the Union home-opener on April 10th at 3pm, when they host DC United.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-62143277993274213072009-09-03T07:28:00.000-04:002009-09-03T07:38:15.028-04:00Robben: Barcelona Wanted Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/90184176.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D026B16CC8ABF7B9CCF62C6C6444922AA984EB630705E832F8"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 594px; height: 398px;" src="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/90184176.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D026B16CC8ABF7B9CCF62C6C6444922AA984EB630705E832F8" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Accodring to <a href="http://www.fourfourtwo.com/">FourFourTwo</a> reports, Arjen Robben claims that Barcelona wanted to sign him while Robben was at Real Madrid. Other clubs including Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Fenerbache were all interested at the time. Robben had this to say, " That's all history now. Im very that I'm a Bayern Munich player now. I'm looking forward to a successful season in Germany." In league play, Robben made 50 appearances for Madrid, and scored 11 goals.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-58131690272979806872009-08-31T08:21:00.001-04:002009-08-31T08:26:19.993-04:00Carroll Leaving Newcastle?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/89812851.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E79CEAD9D1F7F9FA0F074386B50A7D9BDC0424F42655EB46"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 594px;" src="http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/89812851.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E79CEAD9D1F7F9FA0F074386B50A7D9BDC0424F42655EB46" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has been linked to moves with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bolton in the past couple of days. Apparently, Carroll wants to play in the Premiership as soon as possible. If Carroll leaves, then this could really hurt Newcastle because Shola Ameobi, Newcastle's star striker broke his foot the other week in a league cup game. In my opinion, this move would hurt Carroll's career. I don't think that he is good enough to play in the Premiership yet. I realize that he scored a couple of goals for Newcastle last season when they were battling relegation, but the only reason that he played was that Obafemi Martins and Michael Owen wanted to leave the club.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-87378058417168038692009-08-31T08:12:00.000-04:002009-08-31T08:18:54.333-04:00Modric Out With Broken Leg<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/90173205.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D03D050C9B3097715D10E50670EE32C8B7E313FB83AB866B4C"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 594px; height: 491px;" src="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/90173205.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D03D050C9B3097715D10E50670EE32C8B7E313FB83AB866B4C" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Luka Modric has broken his leg. This happened during Tottenham's game against Birmingham this past Saturday. X-rays show that Modric has fractured his fibula. Tottenham have not released a statement about how long Modric will be sidelined, but they assume it will probably be a couple of months without there star midfielder.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-80650068670780646102009-08-29T20:26:00.000-04:002009-08-29T20:47:55.138-04:00EPL Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/89811308.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08AD849EB279E194D983E197BD7A12476171E804C6C235953"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 452px; height: 594px;" src="http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/89811308.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08AD849EB279E194D983E197BD7A12476171E804C6C235953" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/90034787.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01E0883EB4518B597792098275AC8AE416317DAE70D963F57"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 447px; height: 594px;" src="http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/90034787.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01E0883EB4518B597792098275AC8AE416317DAE70D963F57" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/90174623.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A578D7F0B9C70C4FC6AA6F9F8C234DC6A3416643D24A3244"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 435px; height: 594px;" src="http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/90174623.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A578D7F0B9C70C4FC6AA6F9F8C234DC6A3416643D24A3244" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />To start off, I would like to apologize for the recent lack of posts as I was on vacation in the south of France. Speaking of the French, Arsene Wenger was sent off today in the clash between Manchester United and the Gunners. Wenger was upset that Robin van Persie's stoppage time goal was dis-allowed. In my opinion, he made an absolute fool of himself by standing there watching the remainder of the game. Anyway, the results this season have shown that this season could be very unpredicting. Chelsea and Tottenham are tied atop the table, Chelsea leading by goal difference. <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Didier Drogba... Is this His Season?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Didier Drogba has scored three goals in four games for the blues this season, who look very strong. A big question at Stamford Bridge this year is if Chelsea have the depth to win the title. Drogba and Anelka look strong at the front, combining for four goals in four games. The midfield is always strong with Lampard, Malouda, Ballack, Deco, Mikel, and others. But the big question this year is the defense. It has proved to be solid so far this year, only aloowig two goals in four games, but can they hold together?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Surprise Contender in Top 10</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The surprise team who will finish in the top 10 this year is Sunderland. Even though thay lost 1-0 to Stoke today, they still look like a strong team. I'm not saying that Sunderland is going to make Europe, but they won't be struggling to survive in this league. With a strike force of Darren Bent and Kenwyne Jones, and a midfield which includes Lee Cattermole, Steed Malbranque, and Kieran Richardson, Sunderland could be in business.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Surprise Relegation Contender</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fulham has a good chance of going down this year. Although they finished mid- table last year, I don't think they have a strong enough midfield. I like Fulham's team, but I just don;t think it will be a good year for them.</div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-13837787749252146162009-08-06T14:03:00.000-04:002009-08-06T14:09:16.323-04:00Week 1 Predictions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.premierleague.com/javaImages/19/70/0,,12306~3305497,00.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 107px;" src="http://www.premierleague.com/javaImages/19/70/0,,12306~3305497,00.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />With the Barclays Premier League season only 11 days away, I decided to make my predictions for the first round of fixtures. Home teams listed first.<div><br /></div><div>Chelsea 2-1 Hull</div><div>Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan</div><div>Blackburn 1-3 Manchester City</div><div>Bolton 2-2 Sunderland</div><div>Portsmouth 1-2 Fulham</div><div>Stoke City 1-2 Burnley</div><div>Wolves 1-2 West Ham</div><div>Everton 1-1 Arsenal</div><div>Manchester United 2-0 Birmingham</div><div>Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-16244075595058047872009-08-04T20:51:00.000-04:002009-08-04T20:53:28.332-04:00Fantasy Invite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.newforge.com/Content/MembersOffers_Travel_WbEditorID_5/barclays-premier-league-logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="http://www.newforge.com/Content/MembersOffers_Travel_WbEditorID_5/barclays-premier-league-logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Everybody who would like to play fantasy football is invited to join my league. First, go to </span><a href="http://www.premierleague.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Premier League</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and look in the upper right corner. Register your team,and then pick your players. After that, on the right side of the page you will see a section called Leagues. Click on that, and then enter the code 59755-33369 to join my league. I hope all you readers join. Let the race for 2nd place begin!!!!</span></span>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-74451804239899004122009-08-04T20:35:00.000-04:002009-08-04T20:50:40.877-04:00Xabi Alonso Continues Madrid's Spending<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-OIBNj87bANChaUpGXe3yBxpfrVq58QJORT2wqWKk6WQA9OEP0IvgPYOYTMWorBllym7lrnyjq7jKouv-FAKpXB0s3YeTJMkLmsdNJvkqb45Jt_qcDw4cfz6zdhT3a7N6d0tMY3Lqow/s400/xabi-alonso.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-OIBNj87bANChaUpGXe3yBxpfrVq58QJORT2wqWKk6WQA9OEP0IvgPYOYTMWorBllym7lrnyjq7jKouv-FAKpXB0s3YeTJMkLmsdNJvkqb45Jt_qcDw4cfz6zdhT3a7N6d0tMY3Lqow/s400/xabi-alonso.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Xabi Alonso is the newest player to arrive during Real Madrid's summer of spending an astonishing 220 million pounds. Madrid gave the Reds 27 million pounds, and will give a maximum of another 3 million pounds depending on the success of Alonso in his first two years at the club. Alonso signed a 4 year deal with the spanish giants, who have already bought Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, probably two of the top three players in the world the other being Lionel Messi, who plays for Barcelona. Liverpool manager Rafa Benitex plans to replace Alonso with Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani. Rafa would also like to buy Wigan's Lee Cattermole. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had this to say about Liverpool's upcoming season, "Liverpool have just had their best season for years, finished up with 86 points and still finished four adrift. It will be hard for them to match that,let alone improve. Other teams will read the better." During Alonso's five year spell at Liverpool, he scored 19 goals.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-78450617298145048962009-08-03T12:52:00.000-04:002009-08-03T12:59:24.070-04:00Lita Signs For Boro<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fyrisskolan.uppsala.se/projektarbeten/0708/premier_league/Bilder%5CReading%5Creading8.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 256px;" src="http://www.fyrisskolan.uppsala.se/projektarbeten/0708/premier_league/Bilder%5CReading%5Creading8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Former Reading striker Leroy Lita has signed a 3-year deal with Middlesbrough. Lita has joined Boro on a free transfer. Lita chose boro ahead of Sheffield United and Leicester. Lita, who is 24 rejected a contract extension to stay with Reading. Sice becoming a professional player with Bristol City in the 2002-2003 season, Lita has scored 79 goals. In the two seasons that Reading was in the Premier League, Lita scored 16 goals in 56 games.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322948374651792428.post-50558426581290280002009-08-03T09:06:00.000-04:002009-08-03T09:18:24.206-04:00Chelsea Spending Spree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps-53ToYCTM/Sc8uBdczV0I/AAAAAAAAAz8/RO9nDzIwjgU/s320/chelsea.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ps-53ToYCTM/Sc8uBdczV0I/AAAAAAAAAz8/RO9nDzIwjgU/s320/chelsea.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The <i>Daily Mail</i> reports that Chelsea will o on a 200 million pound spending spree in the next two weeks. Chelsea will aim to sign Andrea Pirlo this week, and then target Frenchman Franck Ribery and Argentinian strker, Sergio Aguero. With Chelsea's first game of the season only 12 days away, they better start bidding for these three world-class players.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17169780124642315092noreply@blogger.com0