Hull City Deny Administration Rumours

Hull City have been forced to issue a denial after rumours circulated that the club was preparing for administration.
A statement released by the club read:

“The main focus at this point in time is on the remaining two fixtures of the current season in order to try to secure an 18th-place finish, and to continue business [...] http://bit.ly/ahxe1U

Sullivan And Gold Promise West Ham Clearout

West Ham owners David Gold and David Sullivan have promised an almost complete clearout of their playing staff in the summer.
Sullivan has said they will listen to offers for any of their playing staff, including England internationals Rob Green, Carlton Cole and Matt Upson,  except for midfielder Scott Parker.
Sullivan was quoted as saying:
“If we get [...] http://bit.ly/btFHd2

Stoke and Manchester City To Have A Clear Out?

There are lots of rumours in the tabloids today about clubs having a massive clear out of players at the end of the season.
Among those mentioned are Manchester City - apparently manager Roberto Mancini doesn’t fancy Stephen Ireland, Martin Petrov, Wayne Bridge, Shaun Wright-Phillips and even, if The Sun is to be believed, Emmanuel Adebayor.
Yesterday’s [...] http://bit.ly/aOmmtf

Fulop To Join City On Emergency Loan

After Manchester City and Birmingham City failed to reach an agreement to bring back on-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart to Eastlands, it appears that Sunderland’s Marton Fulop will be brought in as goalkeeper on an emergency loan deal.
City received permission from the FA to bring in a new goalkeeper after Shay Given was injured during Manchester [...] http://bit.ly/9ciGKp

Looks Like King Could Be In

I'll start with a disclaimer. I'm a Tottenham fan and, therefore, have long since known what is becoming apparent to the rest of you. And that is: Ledley King is the best defender in England. Or rather, he should have been, but his chronic knee problems have reduced him to maybe 2nd best defender in England.That's why the report in The Times newspaper suggesting that King will be included in http://bit.ly/9WeuYu

Rooney Wins PFA Player Of Year

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has won the PFA Player of the Year award, with Aston Villa’s James Milner scooping the young player award.
Rooney is quoted as saying:
“It’s a great feeling to win the player of the year award because it’s voted for by the players. It’s something I’m really proud of and it’s [...] http://bit.ly/b1vl2y

Latest Arsenal Transfer Rumours

Well, let’s take a quick look at the transfer rumours surrounding that notorious big spender, Arsene Wenger of Arsenal.
Yesterday’s Sunday Express ran the unlikely story that Arsenal would be moving to sign Liverpool ‘keeper Jose Reina in the summer. Not that it wouldn’t be a good fit, but that would involve spending money. Oh, and [...] http://bit.ly/aPVruD

Boateng ‘Disrespected’ By Former Manager

Hull City midfielder, George Boateng has hit out at former manager Phil Brown, saying he felt “disrespected” and that Brown made “essential errors”.
Boateng, whose Hull side was relegated at the weekend, had this to say:
” “I was left out for so many weeks, and that doesn’t just count for me, it counts for Craig Fagan, [...] http://bit.ly/bBcvIc

Platini Engages Mouth Before Brain Is In Gear

I have to confess that, unlike many Englishmen, I have a lot of time for Michel Platini. He talks a lot of sense about the game and his plans to try to bring some fiscal responsibility to how clubs are run is in the genuine interests of the game in the long run.However, if I was French, I would be rather annoyed with Monsieur Platini right now. Why?Well, because Platini has had the temerity to http://bit.ly/c3e4gH

Chelsea vs Stoke Preview

John Terry is suspended for Chelsea and will be replaced by Bratislav Ivanovic in central defence.
The fit again Ashley Cole could replace Yuri Zhirkov at left back and - with both Michael Essien and Jon Mikel Obi out - Michael Ballack will return to the centre of midfield.
Deco is also likely to start for Carlo [...] http://bit.ly/cVEGXX