[Jayson]

Lescott sets top four target

Sylvinho delighted to be back in England

Joleon Lescott has admitted that he joined Manchester City to challenge for a UEFA Champions League spot.

The England international completed a big-money move to Eastlands from Everton on Tuesday, bringing an end to a protracted transfer saga.

He joins a City revolution intended to help the club break into the Premier League's top four this season.

Lescott admits it is that ambition which drew him to Mark Hughes' side, and he feels he has made the right move in order to further his career.

"Everyone outside of the top four are aiming for the same thing and I just feel, at this moment in time, that Manchester City are better equipped to get there quicker than Everton," he said.

"It's been well documented that I wanted the move and I'm delighted it's been done now.

"It's been exciting. I wanted the change. I've moved to Manchester City and I'm glad it's over."

Lescott also responded to criticism from former boss David Moyes, who questioned his attitude, claiming the Toffees boss was wide of the mark.

"I was disappointed in the comments, I feel they're inaccurate," he said.

"I'd like to address them at a later date and talk more positively about my move here.

"I don't think I disrespected any of the players. If I did I apologise."

Exciting

Lescott was officially unveiled as a City player on Wednesday alongside fellow new recruit Sylvinho.

The experienced full-back joins the Blues as a free agent following his release by Barcelona, and the Brazilian admits he is delighted to be back in England eight years after he left Arsenal for Camp Nou.

"It's a good time to be here. It's an exciting time for the club. I'm really proud to be here again, in the Premier League," he said.

"When I played for Arsenal it improved my game a lot. When you come to the Premier League you improve and play better. I think it will help me again.

"I know I can help with the team and I know they can help me. I know I can help, but I'm not thinking about the first team. I'm just going to do my work and that's it."

Sylvinho has signed a one-year contract with City, but he believes he is capable of competing at the highest level past next summer and has no plans to move into coaching just yet.

"I could play maybe four or five years more. You never know," he smiled.

"I have a contract for a year, so I am very happy. I will just try to help the team. It's a good time to be here at this club. I will help to make the club even bigger than they are.

"I believe in the project and I believe in the coach. I believe we can do a lot of things in the future."

[King Gizzard]

you can have a.young he has become shite

[Jayson]

I don't think Young really is at Everton

[30stone]

Im starting to feel Carlos Vela is being wasted at Arsenal with his lack of games..

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by Jayson
I don't think Young really is at Everton

I know, I was just voicing my opinion on how **** he has become

[Jayson]

This is a good article, some links to see the most violent fans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olliewill..._fans_ar.shtml

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Nathan

I know, I was just voicing my opinion on how **** he has become

Yeah, he hasn't particularly shone out this season.

[King Gizzard]

Vela and eduardo should play over bendnter

[Jayson]

Originally posted by 30stone
Im starting to feel Carlos Vela is being wasted at Arsenal with his lack of games..

I think he should go on loan this season.

[King Gizzard]

Originally posted by Jayson

Yeah, he hasn't particularly shone out this season.

he is so negligent now (if thats how you say disrespecting the ref all the time), hes always sqauring up to players (hed get ****ing battered by most people so i dont know why he does it) and he thinks hes better than everyone else now adays

[30stone]

Yeah They are both better.

Bendter has high on his side though.


Also..

He hardly scores in premiership, but i think thats due to how often hes brought on for only 10 - 20 mins..

In carling/ fa cup.

He played 7 games got 5 goals and 3 assists.

I know not against the best teams but he i think if he played for like bolton, he would be their best striker..

[Harry!]

Sulaiman Al Fahim announces ownership of Pompey

Sulaiman Al Fahim has announced he has bought Pompey, The News can reveal.
The conclusion to the deal brings to an end months of speculation surrounding Pompey's future.

A statement sent to The News by Ivo Ilic Gabara, Al Fahim's spokesman, said: 'Devondale Investments, the current owner of Portsmouth FC, and Al Fahim Asia Associates Ltd. (AAA), a company fully owned by Sulaiman Al Fahim, Chairman of the Board of Portsmouth FC, have reached an agreement whereby AAA has become the new sole owner of the Club.

'Sulaiman Al Fahim welcomed this agreement and looks forward to helping the Club build on its impressive history and achieve new successes in the Premier League.

'The chairman of the club would like to extend his gratitude to the players, staff and supporters of Portsmouth FC who have shown an extraordinary level of commitment and loyalty to this great club.'

The News has also been told that Peter Storrie's deal to buy the club will no longer go ahead.

News of a takeover headed by Pompey's chief executive broke last week after it looked like Al Fahim's bid to buy the club had hit the rocks.

Yesterday sources at the club revealed Storrie's 'Plan B' deal was imminent and his mystery backer would be announced in the next 24 hours.

But today's announcement confirms that Sulaiman Al Fahim will be the man in charge as Pompey look to fight their way clear from the foot of the Premier Leagie table.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/Su...hip.5589931.jp

[Lauren]

Rangers chairman steps down, possible money influx or takeover bid.

If Fiorentina win tonight (i.e. Sporting out), then Rangers are in Pot 2 in CL.

So I'll be cheering on Fior and Arsenal tonight lol.

[Locke.]

Rangers belong in pot 4

[Lauren]

Originally posted by David
Rangers belong in pot 4

Not if they're put in Pot 2, then they belong in pot 2

[andyman]

Fk the pot, Rangers should be in the bin!

[Novo]

Originally posted by David
Rangers belong in pot 4

Don't be so silly

[Novo]

Andyman and david both deserve 2 weeks in the Dungeon for comments like this

[Novo]

Maybe you will change your views when the brotherhood Dungeon Rat's are chewing on your feet

[andyman]

Rangers are anti-brotherhood.
Rangers are anti-true fair justice.
Rangers are anti-good.
Rangers are pro-Taliban.
Rangers hate Catholics.
Rangers love Gossip Girl.
Rangers say "ILY"

[King Gizzard]

Celtic celtic celtic we love you celtic

[Jayson]

Who's that team we call the Rangers
Who's that team we all adore
They're the boys in royal blue and they are Scotland's gallant few
And we are out to show the world what we can do

So bring on the Hibs, the Hearts, the Celtic
Bring on Spaniards by the score
And we will hope that every game, we will immortalise the name
Of the boys that wear the famous royal blue

[Novo]

Jayson will be honoured with a royal medal

[Locke.]

Back in my Tranmere days, one of the greatest comebacks I've seen:

Youtube video

Might start following them more again now.

[Johann]

That was such a quality game - I remember watching it Live. I consider that and this comeback my favorites as a neutral.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e58rdYk1rPE