Premiership Transfer Window Review - Part Three
...hem to stay up at Evens.
West Ham United
The largest deal of the transfer window was Dean Ashtons 7.25 million arrival from Norwich City. Following his seven goals last season for the Canaries, then fighting a losing battle against Premiership relegation, Ashton is seen as the man who can fire West Ham into europe this term.
Another striker, Yaniv Katan, joined from Maccabi Haifa for 100,000 while Deportivo defender Lionel Scaloni has signed a loan deal with the club. If you are fond of speculative punts, striker Marlon Harewood, with six goals in his last 12 Premiership matches, is available at 40/1 to top the Premiership goal scoring charts at the end of the season.
Wigan Athletic
Wigan have had a remarkable first season in the Premiership. They are fifth in the table, one place above former Champions Arsenal, just three points adrift of a Champions League spot and a place in the Carling cup final secured.
Paul Jewell has worked wonders at the JJB Stadium and it is not surprising chairman Dave Whelan has sanctioned a 2 million move for Brann defender Paul Scharner, the free transfer of midfielder David Thompson and loan arrivals for Liverpools Neil Mellor and Tottenham Hotspurs Reto Ziegler.
It would be foolish to bet against the Latics qualifying for europe next season but at present they are the only side in the top 10 with a minus goal difference. They are 300/1 outsiders to win the Premiership in the without Chelsea market.
...moreSoccer Team strategy With 5-5 Positional Set Up
...der not to lose.
They do not want goals scored against them and are usually willing to have a single goal scored for them and will to play for a draw albeit 0-0.
It is also possible that their goalkeeper is not the "best" in the league.
It is however possible that this team has also be set up to play a strong attacking team.
This would mean that the coaching staff has done their homework and scouted the opposition.
All in all this team is more prepared to defend as opposed to attack.
This team is an opportunistic attacking team and usually against the run of play.
This happens when the opposing team has made or been forced to make a mistake.<...more
League One Betting Review
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A hat trick from Fredy Eastwood kept Southend United the summit of League One after beating promotion rivals Chesterfield 4-3 at the Recreation Ground. Eastwoods penalty after 52 minutes cancelled out Colin Larkins opener and his second four minutes later put the Shrimpers into the lead. The Spireites came back and lead 3-2 before veteran Shaun Goater levelled for Southend. A sublime 25 yard free kick from Eastwood seven minutes from time gifted Steve Ti...more
Brazilian Men's National Soccer Team Takes on a New Complexion
...1998. With the exception of France his presence was a dominant deterant for other teams.
The latest big man to join him is Lucio
Brazil found mass to be a compliment to all their other strengths. It would appear that they have continued to build from there. The average weight of their national team has increased without diminishing their agility and manouverability. Although not a necessity, muscle mass has been a factor in other team sports. This might be true in modern Futbol as speed has become an over-riding factor to the game in the last 15 years.Most of the elite players are also playing in the Italian and Spanish premier leagues and on similar if not the same teams. They are learning from each other by being rivals and combats as well as compatriots.
Here are the possible candidates for the next world cup roster for Brazil.
Goalkeepers:
DIDA,
JLIO CSAR
Defenders:
CAFU,
CICINHO,
EDMLSON,
GILBERTO Melo,
JUAN,
L...more
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