<?xml version="1.0" encoding="us-ascii"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><atom:link href="http://br.footbo.com/Users/thomasrooney/RSS/Blog" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><channel><title>thomasrooney on Footbo</title><description>As feeds de RSS para os blogs deste usu?rio no Footbo</description><link>http://www.footbo.com</link><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Spain set to be Without Record Goal-scorer</title><description>Reigning European and World Champions, Spain, look set tohave to mount their Euro 2012 campaign without their record goal-scorer, DavidVilla.Villa fractured his tibia in a game against Al Sadd, in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/3444-Spain_set_Without_Record_Goal_scorer'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/3444-Spain_set_Without_Record_Goal_scorer</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:57:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain set to be Without Record Goal-scorer</title><description>Reigning European and World Champions, Spain, look set tohave to mount their Euro 2012 campaign without their record goal-scorer, DavidVilla.Villa fractured his tibia in a game against Al Sadd, in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2351-Spain_set_Without_Record_Goal_scorer'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2351-Spain_set_Without_Record_Goal_scorer</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:56:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Harte revels in Reading success</title><description>Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte has had some real highlights in his professional career but the defender believes taking Reading to the Premier League tops them all.  The 34-year-old will &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/37635-Harte_revels_Reading_success'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/37635-Harte_revels_Reading_success</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 12:29:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AVB coy on Reds move</title><description>Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is playing his cards very close to his chest regarding a return to action in the Premier League.  The inexperienced manager endured a torrid spell at Stamford Bri&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/60056-AVB_coy_Reds_move'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/60056-AVB_coy_Reds_move</link><author /><pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 19:52:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lambert: Norwich right place for Holt</title><description>Paul Lambert has insisted Grant Holt is at exactly the right club he needs to be if he is going to improve as a player and gain an England call-up.   Despite defying top scorer betting markets and sco&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6852-Lambert_Norwich_right_place_Holt'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6852-Lambert_Norwich_right_place_Holt</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal?s trophy-less season</title><description>The 2011-12 Premier League season saw Arsenal finish in third position.  Towards the start of the campaign, the Gunners failed to impress and lost four of their first ten soccer games, causing the Lon&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57282-Arsenals_trophy_less_season'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57282-Arsenals_trophy_less_season</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Podolski Predicts Success for Germany</title><description>Lukas Podolski is confident that Germany can clinch theirfirst European Championship title since 1996, when the action gets underway inUkraine and Poland, next month.The Germans have won the Europ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/51160-Podolski_Predicts_Success_Germany'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/51160-Podolski_Predicts_Success_Germany</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:40:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McLeish to Keep Fighting</title><description>Aston Villa boss, Alex McLeish, is not about to throw in the towel, despite mounting pressure in the aftermath of their home defeat to fellow strugglers, and 6/4 bet in the bookmaker odds for relega&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/41589-McLeish_Keep_Fighting'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/41589-McLeish_Keep_Fighting</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:19:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson Proves Reds Credentials</title><description>Although he would never admit it publically, West Brom boss, Roy Hodgson, must have loved beating his former employers, Liverpool, after his side recorded a 1-0 victory at Anfield, over the weekend.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/81693-Hodgson_Proves_Reds_Credentials'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/81693-Hodgson_Proves_Reds_Credentials</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lafferty ? Rangers still kings</title><description>Rangers forward Kyle Lafferty has insisted the club are still the best side in Scotland despite conceding the title to Celtic following a turbulent season at Ibrox. Ally McCoist's men managed to put a&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/15078-Lafferty_Rangers_still_kings'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/15078-Lafferty_Rangers_still_kings</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:57:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QPR Need to Keep 11 Men On The Pitch</title><description>The match between QPR and Arsenal this weekend is a huge game for both teams as Arsenal look to cement third place and QPR fight for Premiership survival.  Since the sacking of Neil Warnock and the pl&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/28376-QPR_Need_Keep_11_Men_Pitch'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/28376-QPR_Need_Keep_11_Men_Pitch</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:31:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Arsenal hang on to Van Persie?</title><description>Here's as little secret regarding big name Arsenal players regularly being touted for huge transfers.  There is a way of discovering whether they are likely to stay where they are or move onto one of &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/49728-Arsenal_hang_Van_Persie'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/49728-Arsenal_hang_Van_Persie</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:34:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan in Moses boost</title><description>Wigan have received a considerable boost with the news that influential winger Victor Moses is not as badly injured as first feared.  Moses was booted in the head by Liverpool stopper Martin Skrtel on&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77559-Wigan_Moses_boost'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77559-Wigan_Moses_boost</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:25:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribery delighted with Marseille return</title><description>Bayern Munich star Frank Ribery has admitted he is looking forward to taking on his former club Marseille after the two teams were drawn in the quarter-finals of this year's Champions League.  The Bun&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/94482-Ribery_delighted_Marseille_return'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/94482-Ribery_delighted_Marseille_return</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:08:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan grab a vital three points</title><description>Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was in buoyant mood after watching his side move closer to safety following a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool.  Wigan skipper Gary Caldwell was the hero wit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/97293-Wigan_grab_vital_three_points'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/97293-Wigan_grab_vital_three_points</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:58:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spearing eyes Everton cup semi</title><description>Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing has revealed his delight at the prospect of possibly facing Merseyside rivals Everton in the semi-finals after booking their place in the last four with a victory aga&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61413-Spearing_eyes_Everton_cup_semi'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61413-Spearing_eyes_Everton_cup_semi</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:31:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kenwright and Moyes the perfect match</title><description>Bill Kenwright is a charitable man in a game which often offers up the worst of human excesses, but the theatrical impresario, with a burning love of all things Everton, showed himself to be a man of &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23774-Kenwright_Moyes_perfect_match'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23774-Kenwright_Moyes_perfect_match</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:34:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Liverpool claim their second trophy of the 2011/12 season?</title><description>The 2012 FA Cup has provided football fans with some excellent matches. There are currently two matches to be played in the Sixth Round of the competition with six Premier League teams remaining in th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/69468-Liverpool_claim_second_trophy_201112_season'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/69468-Liverpool_claim_second_trophy_201112_season</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:12:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Distin has Wembley dream</title><description>Everton defender Sylvain Distin admits the lure of a Wembley appearance is helping him through a demanding period.  The Toffees face an FA Cup replay after failing to overcome Sunderland in their quar&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/54946-Distin_Wembley_dream'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/54946-Distin_Wembley_dream</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:31:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FA Cup quarter final predictions</title><description>With the battle for the Premier League title a two-horse race between teams not in the FA Cup, the premier English knockout competition provides an excellent change of silverware for the eight remaini&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6176-FA_Cup_quarter_final_predictions'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6176-FA_Cup_quarter_final_predictions</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:31:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relegation dogfight hots up</title><description>The quality gap between the lesser sides in the English Premier League is minimal and thus it's always entertaining to keep an eye on this division for its excellent relegation battles. There is alway&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/36697-Relegation_dogfight_hots'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/36697-Relegation_dogfight_hots</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:38:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City still confident </title><description>Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has played down his side's recent troubles and insists that they're still confident of winning major trophies this season.   The Citizens have lost their last &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75065-City_still_confident'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75065-City_still_confident</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:16:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mata eyes Euro comeback</title><description>Chelsea will go into this week's Champions League second-leg tie against Napoli looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit at Stamford Bridge, with Juan Mata insisting confidence is high in the camp that they &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/71311-Mata_eyes_Euro_comeback'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/71311-Mata_eyes_Euro_comeback</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:27:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves defend Connor appointment</title><description>Having seen their hunt for a new manager turn into somewhat of a farce, Wolverhampton Wanderers chairman Steve Morgan has defended the appointment of the club?s former assistant manager Terry Connor. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/36833-Wolves_defend_Connor_appointment'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/36833-Wolves_defend_Connor_appointment</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will we see an FA Cup shock?</title><description>West Ham United were the last side from outside England?s top flight to win the FA Cup, back in 1980. Will 2012 deliver a winner from outside the Premier League for the first time in 32 years?  Of the&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/64418-Will_FA_Cup_shock'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/64418-Will_FA_Cup_shock</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:48:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stoke out</title><description>A depleted Stoke City side fell out of the Europa League despite a spirited showing in Spain.  Stoke boss Tony Pulis left nine first-team regulars at home and only named four substitutes for their cla&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/93535-Stoke'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/93535-Stoke</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:04:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish plays down cup chances</title><description>Kenny Dalglish has moved to calm expectations ahead of Liverpool's Carling Cup encounter against Cardiff City on Sunday.  The Reds head into the tie on the back of a 6-1 demolition of Brighton  Hove A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/39538-Dalglish_plays_down_cup_chances'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/39538-Dalglish_plays_down_cup_chances</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:55:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tevez says sorry</title><description>Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has apologised for his actions following his touchline feud with manager Roberto Mancini in September and is ready to help the club in their battle for a first Pre&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77581-Tevez_sorry'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77581-Tevez_sorry</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:37:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermaelen determined to respond</title><description>Thomas Vermaelen has made it clear Arsenal will need to give something back to their beleaguered fans when they take on AC Milan at the Emirates this week looking to overturn a 4-0 deficit. The Gunner&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/33182-Vermaelen_determined_respond'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/33182-Vermaelen_determined_respond</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland eye best possible start</title><description>Poland will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the Euro 2004 opener when they play host to Greece at the start of this summer's European Championships.  The unfancied Greeks were given the unenviable task&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/5702-Poland_eye_best_possible_start'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/5702-Poland_eye_best_possible_start</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:57:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which clubs will finish in the top-four this season?</title><description>So far this season the battle to remain in the top-four has been an enticing one. Realistically, there are five teams in the running to finalise in Champions League qualification places. These Premier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/40875-Which_clubs_will_finish_top_four_this_season'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/40875-Which_clubs_will_finish_top_four_this_season</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:59:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp set for England hotseat?</title><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to take over from Fabio Capello after the Italian resigned on Wednesday night.  Capello quit after a meeting with FA officials at&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/90367-Redknapp_set_England_hotseat'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/90367-Redknapp_set_England_hotseat</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:57:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Suarez comes back as controversially as he left</title><description>There are those in England who disagree with the fact that Liverpool's Luis Suarez was banned from playing for a total of eight games following racist remarks made against Manchester United's Patrice &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/46996-Suarez_comes_controversially_left'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/46996-Suarez_comes_controversially_left</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:12:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Race heats up for Leeds job</title><description>The battle for the vacant manager?s job at Leeds United looks set to step up a level this week as the Championship club weigh up who will replace Simon Grayson as the manager at Elland Road.   Grayson&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/97971-Race_heats_Leeds_job'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/97971-Race_heats_Leeds_job</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSKA heavy underdogs for Madrid clash </title><description>CSKA Moscow's preparations for this month's Champions League last-16 two-leg clash against Real Madrid have hardly gone to plan, with seemingly everything going against them. Not only did CSKA draw on&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/49005-CSKA_heavy_underdogs_Madrid_clash'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/49005-CSKA_heavy_underdogs_Madrid_clash</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-horse race for the title starts now</title><description>In all honesty, there have only really been two teams seriously involved in the Premier League title race since the early weeks of the season, but this weekend confirmed that there is a significant gu&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/37445-Two_horse_race_title_starts'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/37445-Two_horse_race_title_starts</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:23:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crouch key for Potters Euro hopes</title><description>Stoke City may be on the their first journey into Europe for some time but heading into their last 32 round clash with Valencia the Potters have a man with a wealth of knowledge of the big games on th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/62227-Crouch_key_Potters_Euro_hopes'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/62227-Crouch_key_Potters_Euro_hopes</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes admits England temptation</title><description>Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has not ruled a possible appearance at the European Championships having made a comeback with the Red Devils this season. The 37-year-old hung up his boots af&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/45012-Scholes_admits_England_temptation'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/45012-Scholes_admits_England_temptation</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:40:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Fulham scrape past the Toffees?</title><description>This season the FA Cup has been an enticing affair. Only 32 teams remain in the competition and are battling it out to reach the Fifth Round of the prestigious tournament. In this article I am going t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89468-Fulham_scrape_past_Toffees'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89468-Fulham_scrape_past_Toffees</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:59:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ivory Coast ready to succeed</title><description>Ivory Coast will be well aware that this year's African Cup of Nations will be their perfect opportunity to finally win something with their star-studded squad. A number of the current team have admit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/7733-Ivory_Coast_ready_succeed'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/7733-Ivory_Coast_ready_succeed</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:43:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ivory Coast old guard in one last push</title><description>Ivory Coast veterans Didier Drogba and Didier Zokora accept this is their last chance to win the African Cup of Nations.  Chelsea striker Drogba and Turkey-based midfield dynamo Zokora are both now th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/73534-Ivory_Coast_old_guard_last_push'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/73534-Ivory_Coast_old_guard_last_push</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:16:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adam still chasing Champions League place!</title><description>No teams in the Premier League seem to want to hold down that crucial 4th place Champions League spot this season, with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool dropping way too many points to mo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/98580-Adam_still_chasing_Champions_League_place'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/98580-Adam_still_chasing_Champions_League_place</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:32:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs have quality to compete at the top, says Parker</title><description>Tottenham Hotspur are part of the title mix this season and have to be considered contenders, with Scott Parker stating he is confident the North London side can remain in the Premier League top four &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83155-Spurs_quality_compete_top_Parker'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83155-Spurs_quality_compete_top_Parker</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:52:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea: Possible transfer in the January transfer window</title><description>In the summer transfer window of 2011 Chelsea were quite busy in the window acquiring the signatures of 3 high-profile players. Their most important signing, and the arrival that has made the biggest &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2557-Chelsea_Possible_transfer_January_transfer_window'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2557-Chelsea_Possible_transfer_January_transfer_window</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:50:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwich poised to sign Howson!</title><description>Paul Lambert has made his first moves of the January transfer window as Norwich have had their bid for Leeds United Midfielder Johathan Howson accepted, which will go towards boosting their bwin cha&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/4611-Norwich_poised_sign_Howson'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/4611-Norwich_poised_sign_Howson</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:28:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lambert's high-flying Canaries won't let him down</title><description>Norwich boss Paul Lambert has rejected claims his side could go the same way as Blackpool last year and slip down the Premier League table in the second half of the season.  Just 12 months ago, the Se&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/34327-Lamberts_high_flying_Canaries_wont_let_down'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/34327-Lamberts_high_flying_Canaries_wont_let_down</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:08:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle Land Cisse</title><description>Newcastle United have made a real transfer swoop as they have captured the signature of striker Papiss Cisse for a ?10 Million fee, in a move that has surprise bwin betting. Cisse has been a targe&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/93992-Newcastle_Land_Cisse'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/93992-Newcastle_Land_Cisse</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:51:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mackay staying upbeat despite defeat</title><description>Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay believes his side still have a great chance of reaching the Carling Cup this season final despite their narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Tuesday.  A f&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/72281-Mackay_staying_upbeat_despite_defeat'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/72281-Mackay_staying_upbeat_despite_defeat</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish plays down narrow City win</title><description>Kenny Dalglish says his Liverpool side still have plenty of work to do to make it through to the Carling Cup final following their 1-0 semi-final, first-leg win over Manchester City on Wednesday.  The&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/21435-Dalglish_plays_down_narrow_City_win'&gt; ... 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The table-&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/82588-Mancini_targets_90_points'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/82588-Mancini_targets_90_points</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Spurs Really In the Title Challenge?</title><description>I have been hugely impressed with Spurs all season. The style and manner in which they play football is arguably the most joyous football to watch in the Premier League, and Stan James free bets say&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/14590-Spurs_Really_Title_Challenge'&gt; ... 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The 2-2 draw got Wolves back on track after two consecutive defeats and&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/96158-Wolves_snatch_point'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/96158-Wolves_snatch_point</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:31:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester City top at Christmas!</title><description>If this was any other year Manchester United would be doing their usual thing of leading the Premier League table by Christmas and be bwin free bet favorites for yet another Premier League title. Un&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75048-Manchester_City_top_Christmas'&gt; ... 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Rickie Lambert preserved Southampton's unbeaten home record with a late header to snatch a 2-2 draw &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/21305-Dramatic_late_goals_shake_Championship'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/21305-Dramatic_late_goals_shake_Championship</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:25:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relegation Candidates</title><description>It has to be said that things aren't looking all that well for the Lancashire clubs in the Premier League with Bolton, Blackburn and Wigan all struggling at the foot of the table!  While it seems that&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/20341-Relegation_Candidates'&gt; ... 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City cur&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89763-Manchester_City_qualify_Group_against_odds'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89763-Manchester_City_qualify_Group_against_odds</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:59:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baggies suffer Gera blow </title><description>West Brom have admitted their worst fears have come true in regards Zoltan Gera's knee injury, revealing the midfielder will miss the remainder of the season. The 32-year old sustained the knee injury&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/20013-Baggies_suffer_Gera_blow'&gt; ... 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Al&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/46672-Birmingham_eye_Europa_League_progress'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/46672-Birmingham_eye_Europa_League_progress</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:29:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa Fight Selling Club Perception</title><description>It?s been a rough six months for Villa fans. The departures of Ashley Yong and Stewart Downing changed the general perception that Villa were building a quality young side and the hiring of Alex McLei&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/74070-Villa_Fight_Selling_Club_Perception'&gt; ... 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Th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/79714-Italy_win_Euro_2012'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/79714-Italy_win_Euro_2012</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:20:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City Getting Stronger!</title><description>After seeing Manchester City stroll past Newcastle this weekend it's difficult to imagine someone other than than Mancini's men to be lifting the premier league title come june, and if you take gam&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/47928-City_Getting_Stronger'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/47928-City_Getting_Stronger</link><author /><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:29:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry Protective of England Captaincy</title><description>John Terry has reiterated that he will never step down a England captain after returning to the side in Tuesday?s 1-0 victory over Sweden at Wembley. This is interesting news to those looking for So&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/85224-Terry_Protective_England_Captaincy'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/85224-Terry_Protective_England_Captaincy</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:58:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry Protective of England Captaincy</title><description>John Terry has reiterated that he will never step down a England captain after returning to the side in Tuesday?s 1-0 victory over Sweden at Wembley. This is interesting news to those looking for So&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/78660-Terry_Protective_England_Captaincy'&gt; ... 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The midfielder has won almost every trophy with the Reds but a title meda&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/31683-Steven_Gerrard_laments_lack_Premier_League_title'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/31683-Steven_Gerrard_laments_lack_Premier_League_title</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:15:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luis Suarez Charged!</title><description>It has been confirmed that Luis Suarez has been charged by the FA following allegations of racism towards Manchester United's Patrice Evra.  It will be interesting to see how this will affect the club&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/52782-Luis_Suarez_Charged'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/52782-Luis_Suarez_Charged</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:53:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>England's Italian Job!</title><description>While many might be criticizing the way in which England pulled of a shock victory against the World Champions to go against all the sportsbook guardian promotion, Capello's men certainly did a Job, a&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/16233-Englands_Italian_Job'&gt; ... 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The Russian striker has seen his first-team duties restricted to Europa Lea&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/16756-Pavs_days_numbered'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/16756-Pavs_days_numbered</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maybe Arsenal kept their key man after all</title><description>Robin van Persie has been a central figure in Arsenal?s renaissance. Elevated to club captain after the departure of Cesc Fabregas in the summer, the Dutchman has responded with an increase in his hot&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75949-Maybe_Arsenal_kept_key_man_after'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75949-Maybe_Arsenal_kept_key_man_after</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:26:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who next, Ian Holloway?</title><description>Harry Redknapp is never shy of giving the media a story to run with and his proposal of Neil Warnock as a candidate to be the next manager of England might raise some eyebrows. As ever with Redknapp t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83362-Who_next_Ian_Holloway'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83362-Who_next_Ian_Holloway</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:19:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie's Nazi Goal Celebration</title><description>In my preview of the Chelsea Vs Arsenal game on Friday, I outlined just how influential Robin Van Persie would be to the Arsenal cause and said he was the main man for the sportsbook guardian offers -&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75543-Van_Persies_Nazi_Goal_Celebration'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75543-Van_Persies_Nazi_Goal_Celebration</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:30:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal man eyes top four finish</title><description>Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says the club are focussing on a top 4 finish this season despite their relatively poor start to the campaign.  The Gunners are currently seventh in the Premier League&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/44002-Arsenal_man_eyes_top_four_finish'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/44002-Arsenal_man_eyes_top_four_finish</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:47:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Balotelli pleased after win</title><description>Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says his side?s 6-1 victory over local rivals Manchester United on Sunday was ?one of the best? team performances he has been involved with since his arrival at&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/25614-Balotelli_pleased_after_win'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/25614-Balotelli_pleased_after_win</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp gets Gerrard backing</title><description>Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Harry Redknapp is the ideal man to succeed England boss Fabio Capello when the Italian steps down after this summer's European Championships.  The Italian took ov&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83531-Redknapp_gets_Gerrard_backing'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83531-Redknapp_gets_Gerrard_backing</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:40:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robin Van Persie Vs Fernando Torres </title><description>John Terry has been stealing the headlines all week but by the time the Sunday morning papers are printed we are sure to see either Robin Van Persie or Fernando Torres back in the limelight, with th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/28174-Robin_Van_Persie_Vs_Fernando_Torres'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/28174-Robin_Van_Persie_Vs_Fernando_Torres</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:27:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Good Old Fashioned Football Game? </title><description>This weekend will live long in the memory for many football fans as we were treated to an unbelievable weekend of sportsbook guardian tips with an action packed weekend in the Premier League.  The&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/1193-Good_Old_Fashioned_Football_Game'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/1193-Good_Old_Fashioned_Football_Game</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:55:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Good Old Fashioned Football Game? </title><description>This weekend will live long in the memory for many football fans as we were treated to an unbelievable weekend of sportsbook guardian tips with an action packed weekend in the Premier League.  The&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83975-Good_Old_Fashioned_Football_Game'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/83975-Good_Old_Fashioned_Football_Game</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:54:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Chelsea win the Champions League?</title><description>In recent times, Chelsea have become an unstoppable force in the Premier League, and are certainly contenders in the prestigious Champions League.   Since the takeover back in June 2003 - the present &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/91340-Chelsea_win_Champions_League'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/91340-Chelsea_win_Champions_League</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jol anger at Dembele decision</title><description>Fulham boss Martin Jol has admitted he was "angry" at Moussa Dembele's sending off in Thursday's 1-0 Europa League defeat against Wisla Krakow.  David Biton's goal gave the Polish side their first-eve&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57622-Jol_anger_Dembele_decision'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57622-Jol_anger_Dembele_decision</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:55:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vermaelen signs new deal</title><description>Arsenal have confirmed the news that defender Thomas Vermaelen has signed a new long-term contract at the club, ending speculation on his future.  The Belgian has had an injury plagued few seasons sin&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/21896-Vermaelen_signs_new_deal'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/21896-Vermaelen_signs_new_deal</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool suiting Henderson </title><description>Midfielder Jordan Henderson believes he has settled into life at Liverpool well, although admitting he now needs to step up and push on this season. The former Sunderland youngster started the season &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/38703-Liverpool_suiting_Henderson'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/38703-Liverpool_suiting_Henderson</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magpies boss staying focused</title><description>Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has insisted he will not be getting too carried away with the impressive start his side have made to the Premier League season.  The Magpies remain as one of only &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/8990-Magpies_boss_staying_focused'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/8990-Magpies_boss_staying_focused</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:22:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United's strength ideal for Carling Cup</title><description>Manchester United have been given the easiest tie in the fourth round of the Carling Cup and, given their performances so far in the tournament, must sit in prime position going for the trophy.   Cast&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23895-Uniteds_strength_ideal_Carling_Cup'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23895-Uniteds_strength_ideal_Carling_Cup</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:33:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini hopeful of Hargreaves comeback</title><description>Poor old Roberto Mancini. You may have been led to believe for most of the current season that the Italian manager of Manchester City has more midfield players at his disposal than Roman Abramovich ha&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6783-Mancini_hopeful_Hargreaves_comeback'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6783-Mancini_hopeful_Hargreaves_comeback</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:03:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Torres find salvation in Carling Cup?</title><description>Ah, the Premier League. So much quality on show each week at some of the best stadiums world football has to offer from some of the most talented players the game has ever seen. This weekend, though, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23768-Torres_find_salvation_Carling_Cup'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/23768-Torres_find_salvation_Carling_Cup</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:54:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Banbury Stuns Struggling Quake</title><description>The San Jose Earthquakes' elation at scoring a late goal against Sporting Kansas City turned to misery in 50 seconds, yesterday, when Teal Bunbury tore the Quakes' rearguard apart, to claim his eighth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/118-Banbury_Stuns_Struggling_Quake'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/118-Banbury_Stuns_Struggling_Quake</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:19:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revs Lose to Sounders, but Fagundez Shines</title><description>Seattle's Fredy Montero has knocked the New England Revolution out of the running for the post-season play-offs. Montero scored twice in the Sounders' clash with the Massachusetts outfit, on Saturday,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/45896-Revs_Lose_Sounders_but_Fagundez_Shines'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/45896-Revs_Lose_Sounders_but_Fagundez_Shines</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Awards Round-up - Week 28</title><description>The lightning reflexes of Portland Timbers goalkeeper, Troy Perkins, have earned the shot-stopper the prestigious 'Save of the Week' award, for the fourth time. The Springfield, Ohio-born player scoop&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/19737-Awards_Round_up_Week_28'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/19737-Awards_Round_up_Week_28</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:04:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rapids Find Unlikely Success in El Salvador</title><description>Down on their luck, and without a win in eight games, the Colorado Rapids can't have expected much from their clash against Salvadorans, Isidro Metap?n, in the CONCACAF Champions League. The game, whi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/35998-Rapids_Find_Unlikely_Success_El_Salvador'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/35998-Rapids_Find_Unlikely_Success_El_Salvador</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:45:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mata to face Valencia</title><description>Juan Mata returns to Valencia on Wednesday evening for the first time as a Chelsea player since his ?23.5 million move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.  The Spanish international spent five years at &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/33748-Mata_face_Valencia'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/33748-Mata_face_Valencia</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:11:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who will qualify from Group B in the Champions League?</title><description>Group B in the 2011/12 Champions League looks to be an interesting one. It?s not the strongest of groups, nor is it the weakest. But I anticipate some interesting match ups as this season?s Champions &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/9253-Who_will_qualify_Group_B_Champions_League'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/9253-Who_will_qualify_Group_B_Champions_League</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who has the Best Chance of Claiming the Champions League Trophy out of Chelsea and Manchester United? </title><description>In my opinion the Premier League has to be the greatest league in the world. The Premiership has an abundance of highly talented players alongside some highly reputable clubs.  Leading the bill is one&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17959-Who_Best_Chance_Claiming_Champions_League_Trophy_Chelsea'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17959-Who_Best_Chance_Claiming_Champions_League_Trophy_Chelsea</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:18:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Balotelli hits the headlines once again</title><description>Another day, another moment of comedy gold from Manchester City's resident bad boy Mario Balotelli. The Italian striker has never been too far from controversy since bursting onto the scene of Europea&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/8234-Balotelli_hits_headlines_once_again'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/8234-Balotelli_hits_headlines_once_again</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:39:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea can do it... with luck</title><description>Although Chelsea are not going to be perceived by anyone as favourites for the Champions League because of the sheer strength of a Barcelona team that seems impossible to beat, particularly following &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57233-Chelsea_it_luck'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/57233-Chelsea_it_luck</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:17:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 3 Signings So Far in the Summer Transfer Window</title><description>In this article I will give my insight as to who I believe to be the best transfer coups. There have been several signings so far and a total spending of ?309,775,00 has been spent. Below are the 4 pl&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/9354-Top_3_Signings_Far_Summer_Transfer_Window'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/9354-Top_3_Signings_Far_Summer_Transfer_Window</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:43:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland: Information on the Club?s Current Standing Along with their Recent Acquisitions </title><description>Sunderland AFC have been heavily involved in the summer transfer window of 2011. They have claimed the signatures of 9 players including: Connor Wickham from Ipswich, Craig Gardner from Birmingham, Jo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/12031-Sunderland_Information_Clubs_Current_Standing_Along_Recent_Acquisitions'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/12031-Sunderland_Information_Clubs_Current_Standing_Along_Recent_Acquisitions</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:19:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan confident of European success</title><description>AC Milan's Ignazio Abate has joined the growing list of faces around the club to state they want to win the Champions League this season.   The Italian defender has followed in the footsteps of Thiago&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/43611-Milan_confident_European_success'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/43611-Milan_confident_European_success</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friendly fixtures still not seen in a positive light</title><description>Even though the fact that friendly fixtures are just that (games which are not particularly competitive at heart but are played in a spirited way that also allows managers to try out new players and d&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/38805-Friendly_fixtures_still_seen_positive_light'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/38805-Friendly_fixtures_still_seen_positive_light</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:47:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Torres predicts Chelsea glory</title><description>Chelsea will be looking to mount a serious Premier League title challenge under new boss Andre Villas-Boas, and Fernando Torres reckons they are going to start the season in fine form.  The Blues reco&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17799-Torres_predicts_Chelsea_glory'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17799-Torres_predicts_Chelsea_glory</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:18:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas targets Champions League</title><description>New Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has promised to do all he can to bring the Champions League trophy to Stamford Bridge for the first time in the club's history. The former Porto boss joined the Blue&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89834-Villas_Boas_targets_Champions_League'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/89834-Villas_Boas_targets_Champions_League</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Berbatov stay at United?</title><description>Despite the fact the summer transfer window is well underway, Dimitar Berbtaov's future is no closers to being settled.  Berbatov was the joint top-scorer in the Premier League last season scoring a t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61891-Will_Berbatov_stay_United'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61891-Will_Berbatov_stay_United</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:19:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All change at Villa</title><description>It is strange to think that just a few years ago Randy Lerner was heralded as the 'perfect owner'.  Notoriously camera shy, Lerner always ensured it was about the club and not him, instantly making hi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/67859-change_Villa'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/67859-change_Villa</link><author /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:50:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aguero set for City swap</title><description>Reports are surfacing that Sergio Aguero is in Manchester undergoing a medical ahead of his move from Atletico Madrid to Manchester City.  The Argentinean is set to hold talks over person terms after &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/41824-Aguero_set_City_swap'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/41824-Aguero_set_City_swap</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:24:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carlos Tevez's Future at the City of Manchester Stadium</title><description>Carlos Tevez is easily one of the most hard-working, talented players that Manchester City has ever seen. Last season saw him net 20 goals becoming the joint top scorer with Dimitar Berbatov. But it's&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77515-Carlos_Tevezs_Future_City_Manchester_Stadium'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/77515-Carlos_Tevezs_Future_City_Manchester_Stadium</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:37:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andre Villa-Boas' eyes up signings</title><description>The appointment of Andre Villa-Boas saw Chelsea hit the headlines as the club paid Porto ?13 million to activate a release-clause in the highly regarded manager's contract.  Villa-Boas, still only 33,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/63200-Andre_Villa_Boas_eyes_signings'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/63200-Andre_Villa_Boas_eyes_signings</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:05:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City braced for Champions League debut</title><description>After finishing in third place in the Premier League, it could be argued that Manchester City has entered a new phase in their 130-year history. The club, who yo-yoed between the top three divisions t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/56812-City_braced_Champions_League_debut'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/56812-City_braced_Champions_League_debut</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:04:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If we allow Swansea and Cardiff in the English football leagues, why not Rangers and Celtic?</title><description>Imagine a country where the top two sides have opted against playing in their domestic league and instead have decided to ply their trade in more competitive (and considerably more financially rewardi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/26579-allow_Swansea_Cardiff_English_football_leagues_why_Rangers'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/26579-allow_Swansea_Cardiff_English_football_leagues_why_Rangers</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:30:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can the promoted clubs stay up?</title><description>Staying in the Premier League after promotion is a difficult task. The big gap in financial and player strength between the top two tiers makes consolidation difficult, although the growing gulf betwe&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/79116-promoted_clubs_stay'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/79116-promoted_clubs_stay</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:30:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sanchez prepares to seal Barca deal</title><description>Alexis Sanchez has been allowed to leave the Chilean training camp ahead of the Copa America in order to sign for La Liga giants Barcelona.  The Udinese forward has been a target for a number of Europ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/30844-Sanchez_prepares_seal_Barca_deal'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/30844-Sanchez_prepares_seal_Barca_deal</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:13:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agbonlahor backs McLeish</title><description>Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Aston Villa's fans to give new boss Alex McLeish time prove he is the right man to take the club forward.   Certain sections of the Villains' supporters are reportedly incen&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17071-Agbonlahor_backs_McLeish'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/17071-Agbonlahor_backs_McLeish</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:06:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa fans right to protest</title><description>Talk about uninspiring - Aston Villa fans are used to having their expectations lowered over the past 12 months.  It all started with Martin O'Neill's dramatic walk-out just days before the start of t&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/53061-Villa_fans_right_protest'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/53061-Villa_fans_right_protest</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sanchez to Manchester City?</title><description>In the least surprising transfer story of the week, Udinese have confirmed that Manchester City, a club able to out-muscle even the giants of Spanish football when it comes to financing moves for top &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/72840-Sanchez_Manchester_City'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/72840-Sanchez_Manchester_City</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:22:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Would Fabregas join Man City?</title><description>Although rumours have predominately circulated around the speculation regarding Cesc Fabregas joining Barcelona this summer, there has been little talk of Cesc ending up playing in England for another&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2351-Would_Fabregas_join_Man_City'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/2351-Would_Fabregas_join_Man_City</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:31:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owen fancies another trophy or two</title><description>Michael Owen is generally seen as one of the good guys in football, except on Merseyside where his traitorous decision to join arch rivals Manchester United will never be understood or forgiven, but h&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/59604-Owen_fancies_another_trophy_two'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/59604-Owen_fancies_another_trophy_two</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:38:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will the respect campaign ever be treated seriously?</title><description>When it comes to the majority of issues in Premier League football, fans tend to stick along tribal lines and don't always agree on too many things. However, the issue over the quality of refereeing i&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/29371-Will_respect_campaign_ever_treated_seriously'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/29371-Will_respect_campaign_ever_treated_seriously</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 11:46:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What a three years it has been for Lionel Messi</title><description>Since the 2008/09 campaign, a season that ended in Barca beating Man United in the Champions league final, Messi has scored he has scored 137 goals in 158 games, becoming the youngest player to win th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/62278-three_years_been_Lionel_Messi'&gt; ... 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Not only had they been confirmed as winners of the English Championship after avoiding the points deduction fans had dreaded being sent their way &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/66338-QPR_face_summer_doubt'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/66338-QPR_face_summer_doubt</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 12:20:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves looking to the future </title><description>The pressure on Mick McCarthy has been lifted slightly ahead of Wolves' final day clash with fellow relegation candidates Blackburn Rovers by Steve Morgan, with the club's owner stating that regardles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/98364-Wolves_looking_future'&gt; ... 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It is the first all-Portuguese European final, the first Dublin final and the first time a UEFA club final has been contested by teams si&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/98582-Porto_Braga_look_serve_European_classic'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/98582-Porto_Braga_look_serve_European_classic</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 15:26:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Coutinho next step forward for Reds?</title><description>Liverpool are a team very much on the up at the moment, and if you believe Reds fans and a certain Steven Gerrard, they're a top tip to win the league next season with some bookmakers unbelievably rat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/49475-Coutinho_next_step_forward_Reds'&gt; ... 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Stoke have received a number of what could generously be described a&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/88213-Stoke_look_grind_Man_City_down'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/88213-Stoke_look_grind_Man_City_down</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:40:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Money versus character at Wembley</title><description>There is no doubting Manchester City go into the FA Cup final with the stronger squad, but while they have talent Stoke have a spirit that is not present at Eastlands.  City have splashed millions upo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/13061-Money_versus_character_Wembley'&gt; ... 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A poor start to the league campaign and a crushing defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge left them largely written off by the m&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61199-Who_blame_Arsenals_inconsistency'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/61199-Who_blame_Arsenals_inconsistency</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:52:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cole set for Newcastle move?</title><description>West Ham fans may well feel like they spend most of their time whilst watching their side groaning in frustration at the exploits of a certain Carlton Cole, but it remains a safe bet that the club are&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/34598-Cole_set_Newcastle_move'&gt; ... 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Mick McCarthy was one of the big spende&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75596-Wolves_gaffer_exuding_confidence_despite_shaky_period'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/75596-Wolves_gaffer_exuding_confidence_despite_shaky_period</link><author /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:01:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kuyt injury stretches Liverpool's attacking options</title><description>Liverpool's bid to break back into the Premier League top four has been rocked by the news that Dirk Kuyt will miss around six games through injury.   The Dutch international sustained the injury whil&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/67226-Kuyt_injury_stretches_Liverpools_attacking_options'&gt; ... 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Reckon you know how the final fixtures of the Socceroos' Asian Cup 2011 campaign will turn out? Well, if you fall into eithe&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/99012-joy_multiples_soccer'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/99012-joy_multiples_soccer</link><author /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:55:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bruce captures Asamoah</title><description>Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has moved to replace Kenwyne Jones by splashing out around ?12million on Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan. The 24 year old has joined from French club Rennes after impressing dur&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/12071-Bruce_captures_Asamoah'&gt; ... 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The midfielder was signed by Carlo Ancelotti from Liverpool&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/24044-Benayoun_confident_about_Chelsea_future'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/24044-Benayoun_confident_about_Chelsea_future</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern favourites for title</title><description>After winning eight Bundesliga titles in the last 12 seasons, Bayern Munich will be at the top of the favourite odds to win Bundesliga. Louis van Gaal boasts the strongest squad in the division by som&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/13123-Bayern_favourites_title'&gt; ... 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The win meant the US finished top of Group C, which means they will fac&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6624-USA_show_fighting_spirit'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/6624-USA_show_fighting_spirit</link><author /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:58:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>USA prove their worth</title><description>Archived News:  While the USA?s equalising goal against England will be forever put in the luckiest of lucky section of World Cup goals, the fact is that USA were more than a match for the English ove&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/7192-USA_prove_worth'&gt; ... 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Osgood achieved the feat in 1970 on the way to winning the FA Cup w&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/16129-Sturridge_target_emulate_Osgood'&gt; ... Read More.&lt;/a&gt;.</description><link>http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/16129-Sturridge_target_emulate_Osgood</link><author /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:59:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>O'Neill confident his side can challenge for silverware</title><description>England winger Stewart Downing has all the ingredients to be able to help Aston Villa break into the Premier League top four.   The former Middlesbrough player moved to Villa Park last summer, but was&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href='http://br.footbo.com/Blogs/35745-ONeill_confident_side_challenge_silverware'&gt; ... 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