[30stone]

Arsenal's Brazilian whizkid Wellington targets first team after impressive stay ahead of £3.5m January move


Arsenal's new Brazilian starlet Wellington is dreaming of Premier League glory after spending a month with the Gunners ahead of his permanent move to North London in January.

Wellington, recently called up to the Brazil squad, is said to have impressed during his brief stay, and has revealed he sees first-team opportunities at the Emirates Stadium coming sooner rather than later.

The 17-year-old striker now returns to his Brazilian club but is due to complete a £3.5million move from Fluminense in the 2011 January transfer window - when he turns 18 - after a deal was struck earlier this year with Arsenal.

'The experience in London was perfect. I can now dream of playing in the Premier League and I don't think it will be hard for me to adapt,' Wellington said in The Mirror.

'Mr Wenger has spoken with me and has helped me with my work and training. I am really looking forward to this challenge. It's a great opportunity for me in my career.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz0ywWzb58N

[30stone]

Benik Afobe

Chuks Aneke

Jay Emmanuel- Thomas

Wellington Da Silva


All are looking very impressive youngsters.

[bbfan1991]

I'll never forget Viva Ronaldo, running down the wing hear United sing Viva Ronaldo!.

I've always liked Squillaci Ben, seen him play in Ligue 1 matches before he moved to Sevilla.. bargain there and will improve the Gunners defence.

[30stone]

Yeah he looks very good.

Our youngsters are looking great to..

[King Gizzard]

Lol aparently Internazionale want Gary Gardner (18 year old Villa midfielder, brother of Craig)

[King Gizzard]

Balotelli is out injured for 6 weeks rofl

[bbfan1991]

John Toshack has, as expected, confirmed his resignation as Wales manager after six years in the job.

Fabio Capello to quit as England manager in 2012.

Jermain Defoe out for six weeks with an ankle injury.

LOL Nate not such a City slicker now is he.

[30stone]

Balotelli is an arrogant tool.


anywho


Theo walcott is out for 4 - 6 weeks.

Good news is.. Samir Nasri is back and could play this weekend!

[King Gizzard]

Lol!

Originally Posted by skysports

manchester city's injured striker mario balotelli is flattered to hear of ac milan's interest, but the player's agent insists the italian is focused on becoming a success in the premier league.

The city frontman only joined the eastlands revolution last month after leaving the rossoneri's bitter rivals inter milan in a reported £24million deal.

But that has not stopped milan vice-president adriano galliani from expressing his desire to sign the fiery 20-year-old at some point in the future.

And balotelli, who was ruled out of action for six weeks with a knee injury on wednesday, admits galliani's comments sit well with him.

The self-confessed milan fan told sky italia: "i'm pleased for the words of galliani. I like ac milan, they are a strong team."
fantasy

balotelli's agent mino raiola, though, maintains his client will not contemplate a move back to serie a with his career at city so fresh.

He added: "balotelli to milan is only a fantasy that does not correspond to reality.

"the owner of manchester city is an important character and now would be wrong to think of the future.

"mario must keep a cool head and prove to be a big player in england, then after a few years we'll see.

"in the market you can never rule out anything, his move to milan, real madrid, juventus or a return to inter. But talking today about it is wrong."

[30stone]

The Top TEN Premier League Rogues

1. Joey Barton

Joey Barton has been one of England’s most controversial footballers in recent years, and the list of his misdemeanours is a long one indeed. When he began his career at Manchester City, he looked like a real talent, but that has gone to waste as his career was derailed by a number of unsavoury incidents. In December 2004 Barton stubbed out a cigar in the eye of Man City youth player James Tandy in a nightclub, for which he was fined six weeks wages. In May 2008 Barton was given a six month prison sentence for assaulting a man and a teenager in the same evening. Barton also assaulted team-mate Ousmane Dabo whilst at Man City, and was given a four month suspended sentence.

2. Tony Adams

Arsenal legend Tony Adams is now a rejuvanated character and is widely respected in the game, but during his playing career he had some serious issues. A one club man, Adams found himself in a battle with alcoholism in the early 90′s, in one incident in 1990 he crashed his car into a wall in Southend, after he was way over the drink-drive limit, and was jailed for four months. After his release Adams still suffered from alcoholism and let off fire extinguishers in a Pizza Hut with Ray Parlour after being taunted by rival fans. Adams has since turned his life around, and set up the Sporting Chance clinic to help other sports people deal with their problems.

3. Marlon King

Marlon King has played for a few player Premier League clubs but he is probably now best known for his 18 month prison sentence. Dating from 1997, King has 14 convictions for a range of different crimes, but his most notorious offence took place in December 2008. King on a night out in Soho, had his advances rejected by a 20 year old student and he was arrested on suspicion of punching her in the face, causing her a broken nose and a split lip. King was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and had his contract cancelled by Wigan. King has since been released but has yet to find a new club.

4. Craig Bellamy

Craig Bellamy is another controversial figure with a host of nefarious incidents in his past. At Newcastle in 2005 Bellamy fell out with then manager Graeme Souness over selection issues and also sent abusive text messages to Alan Shearer, ending his career at St James’. In 2006 Bellamy was cleared of assaulting two women in a Cardiff nightclub, but his reputation was already sinking. In 2007 whilst playing for Liverpool, it was alleged that Bellamy had attacked John Arne Riise with a golf club and both players were fined for the incident. The Welshman is not all bad however, and in 2008 he set up a football academy in Sierra Leone in which he invested a significant amount of his own money.

5. Jermaine Pennant

The former Arsenal and Liverpool winger had looked like a star of the future, but his career stagnated and was also marred by off the field events. Whilst serving a 16 month driving ban for a previous offence, in 2005 Pennant crashed his car into a lamp-post after he had been drinking, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail but was released after 30, though he did have to wear an electronic tag when playing for Birmingham.


6. Lee Bowyer

Lee Bowyer was a fine player at Leeds United, but his career there was damaged in 2000 when he and Jonathan were alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm to a student. He was cleared and Woodgate was convicted of affray, Bowyer did however agree an out of court settlement of £170,000 with the individual in 2005. Whilst playing for Newcastle, Bowyer and Kieron Dyer had a fight in the middle of the game and had to be separated, ending the formers career with the Magpies.

7. Rio Ferdinand

One of the world’s best centre backs for the past five years, Rio Ferdinand has been no stranger to controversy. Ferdinand became Britain’s most expensive player when he signed for Man Utd in 2002 for a fee of £30 million. In 2003 though, his United career took a turn for the worse as he failed to attend a routine drugs test, and he was banned for eight months, missing Euro 2004. Since his ban, Ferdinand established himself as one of Europe’s top defenders.

8. Ashley Cole

For a number of years Ashley Cole has arguably been the nations most hated player, and this is down to two different factors. The first instance when Cole became unpopular was when he turned down an Arsenal contract of £55,000, saying in his autobiography that it was “taking the piss”, even though it was a weekly wage most of us can only dream of making in a year. Cole was already widely hated by football fans, and when it was revealed he had cheated on the nation’s media darling Cheryl Cole, he became one of the most reviled figures in England.

9. John Terry

The Chelsea captain was the subject of intense media scrutiny when it was revealed that he had had an affair with Wayne Bridge’s ex wife. At this point John Terry was England captain, but Fabio Capello deemed his misdemeanours as bad enough to justify his removal as captain, and Rio Ferdinand was given the armband in his place.

10. Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney has become the latest England international to be embroiled in a tabloid scandal, with the News of the World alledging that he cheated on wife Colleen on a number of occassions. Rooney was once seen as a loyal family man, yet his latest antics which he has not denied have ruined this image. His form for Manchester United and England has suffered since the World Cup, and he needs to put his personal problems aside before he is able to reach his full potential once again.

[30stone]

Arsene Wenger looks set to rely on the fitness of attack duo Carlos Vela and Marouane Chamakh as Arsenal come to terms with the diagnoses of ankle injuries sustained by both Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie.

Both the England winger and Dutch striker are expected to be sidelined until mid-October after picking up ligament damage in matches against Switzerland and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Walcott had started the season in blistering form for the Gunners scoring four goals in three appearances on the right side of an attacking trio. Joined by van Persie at Ewood Park, the World Cup star lasted less than half an hour before being replaced by new boy Chamakh.

Neither the Vela nor Chamakh have much experience of leading the line in the Premier League, but with Danish teammate Nicklas Bendtner also sidelined and with Eduardo da Silva having been sold to Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, they could well be thrust into action on a regular basis over the coming six weeks.

[King Gizzard]

Houllier press conference at 2pm tommorow - Sky Sports News has full coverage of it

Going to Fratton Park on Saturday to watch Ipswich with 9 of my mates. Should be a laugh

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Nate

Houllier press conference at 2pm tommorow - Sky Sports News has full coverage of it

Going to Fratton Park on Saturday to watch Ipswich with 9 of my mates. Should be a laugh

I reckon those who have doubts about Houllier will soon change their minds. However patience is key...

Hope you all have a fun time and you get the result that is needed,

[bbfan1991]

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted there is no chance of Ryan Giggs being appointed the new Wales manager.

The Manchester United midfielder has been linked with the role that was this week vacated by John Toshack, having previously admitted that he would be interested in one day managing his country.

Giggs' playing career is drawing towards a close and reports had suggested he might be contacted about the possibility of combining his United duties with the Wales post until he hangs up his boots.

However, Ferguson has now moved quickly to rule out such a scenario after holding discussions with Giggs.

"I spoke to him. It will not happen," said the Red Devils manager. "It is impossible to do both."

Selfish
Ferguson hopes the 36-year-old will carry on playing for United until the end of the 2011/12 campaign and does not feel he can divide his attention between playing at the highest level and managing an international team.

"We have to be selfish here. I am not even prepared to negotiate on this matter," explained the Scot.

"At his age, Ryan needs to use all his energy and concentration to be here.

"It is a big season for him. It maybe his second last, it may be his last. We want it to be the second last.

"The best way for that to happen is for him to concentrate on being here."

[King Gizzard]

[30stone]

Arsenal are reportedly tracking Serbian international defender Neven Subotic.

The 21-year-old centre back originally appeared on the radar in North London back in April, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hoping to land the player before the World Cup.

Subotic showed his class during the tournament in South Africa, building on his reputation as one of the best young defenders in Europe alongside Nemanja Vidic.

A Bundesliga regular at Borussia Dortmund, Subotic joined the German side from Mainz 05 in 2008 and has since made 78 appearances in all competitions.

[30stone]

Arsene Wenger feels Sir Alex Ferguson has shown special qualities to chalk up 700 Premier League games in charge of Manchester United.

The 68-year-old Scot - who took charge at Old Trafford in 1986 - is set to reach the landmark in the match at Everton.

Wenger's relationship with his old adversary has mellowed somewhat in recent years, the pair having more than the odd bust-up when Arsenal and United battled for domestic supremacy.

The Frenchman - now in his 14th season with the Gunners - has someway to go to catch Ferguson, with 527 Premier League games to date, and paid tribute to the United manager.

'It is dedication and it is a fantastic achievement,' Wenger said. 'He deserves a lot of credit to show such consistency at the top level which needs special qualities and special dedication.

'That certainly means 700 sleepless nights before and 700 sleepless nights sometimes after the game.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz0z9ACJqEX

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Arsene Wenger feels Sir Alex Ferguson has shown special qualities to chalk up 700 Premier League games in charge of Manchester United.

The 68-year-old Scot - who took charge at Old Trafford in 1986 - is set to reach the landmark in the match at Everton.

Wenger's relationship with his old adversary has mellowed somewhat in recent years, the pair having more than the odd bust-up when Arsenal and United battled for domestic supremacy.

The Frenchman - now in his 14th season with the Gunners - has someway to go to catch Ferguson, with 527 Premier League games to date, and paid tribute to the United manager.

'It is dedication and it is a fantastic achievement,' Wenger said. 'He deserves a lot of credit to show such consistency at the top level which needs special qualities and special dedication.

'That certainly means 700 sleepless nights before and 700 sleepless nights sometimes after the game.'


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Nice of him to say that, meh once all the petty squabling about the game is over both of them are friends and are smart enough to socialise after.

[30stone]

Wenger and ferguson have been friendly for the last 2 - 3 season its good to see, they are the 2 most legendary managers in premier league history..

[30stone]

A host of Premier League clubs are hot on the tail of Spanish giants Real Madrid in the race for Borussia Dortmund’s talented young defender Neven Subotic.

The 21 year old was one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup after a number of impressive displays with Serbia, peaking the interest of a number of Europe’s top clubs. However, this strong showing in South Africa has meant that if any club is looking to secure the services of Subotic they can expect to pay in the region of £20 million for his signature.

The Serb joined Dortmund in 2008 and after a number of impressive performances for the German outfit, Subotic has become a rising star at the Westfalenstadion, resulting in the former Mainz 05 youngster penning a new deal to keep him at the club until 2014.

Subotic is a constant professional and while there is much speculation regarding his future, the youngster is looking to see out his current contract with Dortmund, until current speculation becomes something more concrete.








Ajax hierarchy have admitted that the club would be incapable of turning down a substantial January offer for talented full-back Gregory Van der Wiel. Manager Martin Jol is also worried that fellow star players Maarten Stekelenburg, Luis Suarez and Jan Vertonghen are also susceptible to big money offers from interested parties. The news will alert Premier League giants of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United who have been tracking the Dutch clubs top stars for the last 18 months.

[30stone]

Arsenal are BACK, to the top of the premier league injury list.. lol!

[Rob]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Arsenal are BACK, to the top of the premier league injury list.. lol!

Nice to see you have time to chat about football, why don't you deal with some of the problems on this forum.

[30stone]

Maybe because im just looking through all the Arsenal news and not focued on tibb at all!
Im not looking through the forum, im looking at the premier league previews of the day.

So shh.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by 30stone

Maybe because im just looking through all the Arsenal news and not focued on tibb at all!
Im not looking through the forum, im looking at the premier league previews of the day.

So shh.

Then why the hell are you a mod, step down so somone who's not useless can actually do a half decent job.

[30stone]

Becuase the majority of the time i do it.

Its just now im only in this thread im not checking the rest of the forum, just like a mod being offline, how am i to know whats going on?

I consider that "somone who's not useless" an insult to, so consider that your warning.