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SHEARER HANDS CARROLL THE No.9 JERSEY
1st August 2010
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Alan Shearer has given the No.9 shirt to Andy Carroll this evening, and said " This number gave me my fondest memories at St James's Park, and hope that it will spur Andy on to play with the same heart an desire that I did" Shearer also added that Carroll has the tools to be one of the EPL star strikers in the future". Andy Carroll was in buyond mood and said " I know how much this means to the Newcastle fans, I thank Alan for the faith he has put in me and hope to repay him with good performances"
It was also a good day for Steven Taylor who was handed the Captains armband.
Shearer went on to say "that Steven has Newcastle running through his veins, he knows the club inside out, and has the leadership qualities you want from a captain".
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SHEARER HANDS CARROLL THE No.9 JERSEY
1st August 2010
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Alan Shearer has given the No.9 shirt to Andy Carroll this evening, and said " This number gave me my fondest memories at St James's Park, and hope that it will spur Andy on to play with the same heart an desire that I did" Shearer also added that Carroll has the tools to be one of the EPL star strikers in the future". Andy Carroll was in buyond mood and said " I know how much this means to the Newcastle fans, I thank Alan for the faith he has put in me and hope to repay him with good performances"
It was also a good day for Steven Taylor who was handed the Captains armband.
Shearer went on to say "that Steven has Newcastle running through his veins, he knows the club inside out, and has the leadership qualities you want from a captain".
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PROBLEMS GROWING AT NEWCASTLE
2nd August 2010
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NUFC sources say that Newcastle have rejected a bid for Colo Coloccini from Manchester City today. A bid thought to be around 8.5m. It has been heard that Coloccini was unhappy about the bid being rejected, and that he feels the fee being offered is acceptable. Newcastle United have declined to comment.
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CAMPBELL OUTRAGED
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There is further speculation that Sol Campbell was angered not be considered Newcastle Captain.
Soures around the ground say that Sol was upset that Steven Taylor was put ahead of him and feels he is alot more experienced. Shearer was quoted last week, saying "Campbell is a invauleable member to the Newcastle Squad". "His presence and experience is priceless".
PROBLEMS GROWING AT NEWCASTLE
2nd August 2010
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NUFC sources say that Newcastle have rejected a bid for Colo Coloccini from Manchester City today. A bid thought to be around 8.5m. It has been heard that Coloccini was unhappy about the bid being rejected, and that he feels the fee being offered is acceptable. Newcastle United have declined to comment.
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CAMPBELL OUTRAGED
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There is further speculation that Sol Campbell was angered not be considered Newcastle Captain.
Soures around the ground say that Sol was upset that Steven Taylor was put ahead of him and feels he is alot more experienced. Shearer was quoted last week, saying "Campbell is a invauleable member to the Newcastle Squad". "His presence and experience is priceless".
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you will have to wait and see.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED UNVIEL WORLD CLASS STRIKER
10th August 2010
The city of Newcastle was buzzing this morning after they learned that Alan Shearer signed Paraguay and Manchester City striker, Roque Santa Cruz on a season long loan.
Around 18,000 fans were waiting outside St James's Park, for the arrival of Roque.
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When asked why he opted for Newcastle he replied " Alan has shown great believe in me and wants me to be part of what this club". "I want to be apart of what this club is trying to acheive"." He spoke about the History of this club, the supporters who come to watch, and the city its self". "I felt wanted by newcastle and that was my decision to join the club".
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Alan Shearer told sky sports news that " After what we have been though, this is a big coup for the club. Roque is a proven goalscorer at every club he has been with, and has the ability to change any game". "I am delighted with this signing and I know the supporters will agree".
Santa Cruz who has played 76 premier league games scoring 32 goals, has joined Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season for a fee of 1.2m. If he impresses at St James's Park, they have the option to sign him permently for a fee of 3.6m
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Shearer has also signed former Aston Villa full-back Wilfred Bouma on a free transfer.
NEWCASTLE UNITED UNVIEL WORLD CLASS STRIKER
10th August 2010
The city of Newcastle was buzzing this morning after they learned that Alan Shearer signed Paraguay and Manchester City striker, Roque Santa Cruz on a season long loan.
Around 18,000 fans were waiting outside St James's Park, for the arrival of Roque.
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When asked why he opted for Newcastle he replied " Alan has shown great believe in me and wants me to be part of what this club". "I want to be apart of what this club is trying to acheive"." He spoke about the History of this club, the supporters who come to watch, and the city its self". "I felt wanted by newcastle and that was my decision to join the club".
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Alan Shearer told sky sports news that " After what we have been though, this is a big coup for the club. Roque is a proven goalscorer at every club he has been with, and has the ability to change any game". "I am delighted with this signing and I know the supporters will agree".
Santa Cruz who has played 76 premier league games scoring 32 goals, has joined Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season for a fee of 1.2m. If he impresses at St James's Park, they have the option to sign him permently for a fee of 3.6m
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Shearer has also signed former Aston Villa full-back Wilfred Bouma on a free transfer.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED START CAMPANGE WITH A VICTORY
15th August 2010
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Newcastle start their Premier League campange with a victory over newly promoted Blackpool.
In a game that saw Newcastle dominate the field of play, it was Kevin Nolan who created much of newcastles chances. It took Shearers men a good 45mins to break down blackpool, and the goal came when Tom Cleverly squared the ball to Nolan on the edge of the box.
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Second half saw much the same for Newcastle. Blackpool conceded a penalty within the first 7 minutes, which Andy Carroll squandered. But ten minutes later made up for his mistake to score a graet solo effort.
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Shearer will be delighted with this victory esspecially away from home, he did comment on how well Tom Cleverly played, which must boost the lads confidence.
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MAN OF THE MATCH - KEVIN NOLAN
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NEWCASTLE UNITED START CAMPANGE WITH A VICTORY
15th August 2010
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Newcastle start their Premier League campange with a victory over newly promoted Blackpool.
In a game that saw Newcastle dominate the field of play, it was Kevin Nolan who created much of newcastles chances. It took Shearers men a good 45mins to break down blackpool, and the goal came when Tom Cleverly squared the ball to Nolan on the edge of the box.
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Second half saw much the same for Newcastle. Blackpool conceded a penalty within the first 7 minutes, which Andy Carroll squandered. But ten minutes later made up for his mistake to score a graet solo effort.
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Shearer will be delighted with this victory esspecially away from home, he did comment on how well Tom Cleverly played, which must boost the lads confidence.
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MAN OF THE MATCH - KEVIN NOLAN
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UNITED SNACTH VICTORY AS SMITH SEES RED
18th August 2010
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Alan Shearer was made welcome by Blackburn supporters before the start of the game but it was his Newcastle side that grabbed all the points in this exciting encounter.
Shearer made three changes that played against Blackpool, with Ryan Taylor, Andy Carroll and Tom Cleverly not reaching peak fitness, in their place was Danny Simpson, Shola Ameobi and debutant Roque Santa Cruz.
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The Game started fairly slow until Juan Pablo Caffas free kick, brought the game to life. Former tailsman Santa Cruz broke Rovers hearts again by equalizing with a low drive into Robinsons left hand side. All of a sudden the contest came to life with both sides having attempts on goal. But it was Jonas, whose individual effort that gave United all three points.
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With half an hour into the second half Alan Smith was sent off with a second booking, which then resulted in blackburn throwing everything, but the kitchen sink.
Shearers men held out at the end with a deserved three points.
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This is two wins out of two for the Toon Army, which should delight the fans, especially away from home.
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UNITED SNACTH VICTORY AS SMITH SEES RED
18th August 2010
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Alan Shearer was made welcome by Blackburn supporters before the start of the game but it was his Newcastle side that grabbed all the points in this exciting encounter.
Shearer made three changes that played against Blackpool, with Ryan Taylor, Andy Carroll and Tom Cleverly not reaching peak fitness, in their place was Danny Simpson, Shola Ameobi and debutant Roque Santa Cruz.
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The Game started fairly slow until Juan Pablo Caffas free kick, brought the game to life. Former tailsman Santa Cruz broke Rovers hearts again by equalizing with a low drive into Robinsons left hand side. All of a sudden the contest came to life with both sides having attempts on goal. But it was Jonas, whose individual effort that gave United all three points.
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With half an hour into the second half Alan Smith was sent off with a second booking, which then resulted in blackburn throwing everything, but the kitchen sink.
Shearers men held out at the end with a deserved three points.
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This is two wins out of two for the Toon Army, which should delight the fans, especially away from home.
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Cheers mate, just pulled off the result of the year (so far) will post it tomorrow
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TALK OF THE TOON
22nd August 2010
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When Alan Shearer woke up this morning I bet he didnt expect to get much out of this game with Arsenal. By the end of the whistle it was Arsene Wenger who was proberly thinking what went wrong. Newcastle marked their return to St James's Park in magnifcent style.
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Xisco could have scored early on but it was Peter Lovenkrads penalty which sent the toon army fans into raptures. after Sagna brought him down in the box. this was followed by a good counter attack which saw Nolan thred through a 20 yard pass to Jonas, who rounded helpless Almunia to tap it in the net. I dont think Arsenal knew what it them. Robin van Persie pulled one back for the gunners just before half time with a well struck freekick.
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It was Nolan again who found Andy Carroll in acres of space, which then all he did was square the ball to Jonas who fired it past Manuel. And just before the final whitle Lovenkrads corner was converted by new boy Danny Gosling blasting it from 5 yards out. 4 - 1 the final result.
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Alan Shearer was lost for words in the interview, but did had " Maybe one or two will get carried away but we are under no illusions. Its going to be a long, hard season. This has been a fanastic day, the support was magnificent and credit to the team who played out of their skins. " no one will get carried away".
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Wenger stated " Newcastle thoroughly deserved this, as Shearer tactics were spot on".
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MAN OF THE MATCH - KEVIN NOLAN
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TALK OF THE TOON
22nd August 2010
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When Alan Shearer woke up this morning I bet he didnt expect to get much out of this game with Arsenal. By the end of the whistle it was Arsene Wenger who was proberly thinking what went wrong. Newcastle marked their return to St James's Park in magnifcent style.
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Xisco could have scored early on but it was Peter Lovenkrads penalty which sent the toon army fans into raptures. after Sagna brought him down in the box. this was followed by a good counter attack which saw Nolan thred through a 20 yard pass to Jonas, who rounded helpless Almunia to tap it in the net. I dont think Arsenal knew what it them. Robin van Persie pulled one back for the gunners just before half time with a well struck freekick.
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It was Nolan again who found Andy Carroll in acres of space, which then all he did was square the ball to Jonas who fired it past Manuel. And just before the final whitle Lovenkrads corner was converted by new boy Danny Gosling blasting it from 5 yards out. 4 - 1 the final result.
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Alan Shearer was lost for words in the interview, but did had " Maybe one or two will get carried away but we are under no illusions. Its going to be a long, hard season. This has been a fanastic day, the support was magnificent and credit to the team who played out of their skins. " no one will get carried away".
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Wenger stated " Newcastle thoroughly deserved this, as Shearer tactics were spot on".
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MAN OF THE MATCH - KEVIN NOLAN
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NEWCASTLE HAMMER PALACE
26th August 2010
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Another fine perfomance from the Toon Army which saw eight changes to the team that beat Arsenal, four days ago. Goals from Ameobi and Jonas Gutierrez gave Newcastle a 2 - 0 half time lead. The game was wraped up for Newcastle after a brilliant second half display from Leon Best who took the match ball home, and a late conculation for Palace after a own goal from Tom Cleverly. A good overall proformance for Newcastle which has put them into the 3rd Round of the Carling cup.
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The only major shock in the compition was Notts County beating Doncaster
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NEWCASTLE HAMMER PALACE
26th August 2010
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Another fine perfomance from the Toon Army which saw eight changes to the team that beat Arsenal, four days ago. Goals from Ameobi and Jonas Gutierrez gave Newcastle a 2 - 0 half time lead. The game was wraped up for Newcastle after a brilliant second half display from Leon Best who took the match ball home, and a late conculation for Palace after a own goal from Tom Cleverly. A good overall proformance for Newcastle which has put them into the 3rd Round of the Carling cup.
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The only major shock in the compition was Notts County beating Doncaster
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NO MORE DEALS
27th August 2010
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Alan Shearer has told Sky Sports News that is has no plans to sign any more players.
Shearer said " Iam happy with the squad I have, there is a mix of youth and experience which works well". I beleive we have the depth in strength to survive this league. the four signings I have made are settling in nicely". I said from the start that the players who got us back to the EPL deserve a crack at the league".
Newcastle have added to their back room staff with Aston Villa coach Kevin Macdonald.
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Other reports are speculating that Manchester United are planning to swoop for Spanish left back Jose Enrique, Alan said " Their has been no formal offer".
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NO MORE DEALS
27th August 2010
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Alan Shearer has told Sky Sports News that is has no plans to sign any more players.
Shearer said " Iam happy with the squad I have, there is a mix of youth and experience which works well". I beleive we have the depth in strength to survive this league. the four signings I have made are settling in nicely". I said from the start that the players who got us back to the EPL deserve a crack at the league".
Newcastle have added to their back room staff with Aston Villa coach Kevin Macdonald.
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Other reports are speculating that Manchester United are planning to swoop for Spanish left back Jose Enrique, Alan said " Their has been no formal offer".
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STOKE GO DOWN TO 9-MAN NEWCASTLE
29th August 2010
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Alan Shearer had a bit of luck on his side today, as Newcastle kept there 100% league record intact. The game never really got going until the 67 minutes when Coloccini was shown a straight red card after his reckless challange on Rotan. Things got worse for Shearers men when Sol Campbell saw red 5 minutes later.
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Stoke applied all the pressure with efforts from Huth, Jones and Etherington but it was Steve Harper who had to come to Uniteds rescue. From out of nowhere Peter Lovenkrads reverse pass to the in-form Jonas Gutierrez(5goals in the last 4games) scored with great composure.
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Alan Shearer also heaped praise on the team by saying " Even when playing with ten men it can be difficult, but with nine, this shows great spirit and desire to win the match. Iam please with this result".
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STOKE GO DOWN TO 9-MAN NEWCASTLE
29th August 2010
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Alan Shearer had a bit of luck on his side today, as Newcastle kept there 100% league record intact. The game never really got going until the 67 minutes when Coloccini was shown a straight red card after his reckless challange on Rotan. Things got worse for Shearers men when Sol Campbell saw red 5 minutes later.
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Stoke applied all the pressure with efforts from Huth, Jones and Etherington but it was Steve Harper who had to come to Uniteds rescue. From out of nowhere Peter Lovenkrads reverse pass to the in-form Jonas Gutierrez(5goals in the last 4games) scored with great composure.
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Alan Shearer also heaped praise on the team by saying " Even when playing with ten men it can be difficult, but with nine, this shows great spirit and desire to win the match. Iam please with this result".
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AUGUST REVIEW
The honey period is over, and the Season starts now. The team on every ones lips is Newcastle. After being promoted this season, The toon army were being tipped to go straight back down. Alan Shearer has materminded four wins in four, which as had everyone look-up an take notice.
The question is now can Shearer & Co contine this great run of form?
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At the other end of the table we find, Birmingham City who have spent 20m this season including france prospect Loic Remy. Playing four and losing four. Will Carson Yeung give Alex enough time to put it right?
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AUGUST LEAGUE STANDINGS & AWARDS
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AUGUST REVIEW
The honey period is over, and the Season starts now. The team on every ones lips is Newcastle. After being promoted this season, The toon army were being tipped to go straight back down. Alan Shearer has materminded four wins in four, which as had everyone look-up an take notice.
The question is now can Shearer & Co contine this great run of form?
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At the other end of the table we find, Birmingham City who have spent 20m this season including france prospect Loic Remy. Playing four and losing four. Will Carson Yeung give Alex enough time to put it right?
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AUGUST LEAGUE STANDINGS & AWARDS
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TRANSFERS ROUND-UP
Its been a busy transfer window this year with most teams strengthing their sides for the season ahead. The biggest tranfer made was HSVs Eljero Elia to Real Madrid for a fee of 14.75m.
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In England, Manchester United snapped up Sweden international Kim Kallstrom for a cool 14.2m. Birmingham also spent big with the signing of Loic Remy for a fee of 12.5m, and Manchester City also singed Fenerbachce Captain Deigo Lugano for 11.5m. Arsenal got their man, David Luiz from Benfica for 9.5m. But it was Chelsea who brought and spent the most money with Demba Ba making the swicth from German side Hoffinheim for 9.5m.
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Two major transfers around the world involved, Riccardo Montolivo moving from Fiorentina to Lyon for 14.25m and Hot Prospect Balazs Dzsudzsak making his swith to FC Bayern from PSV for 11.5m
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SHEARERS INS & OUTS
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VILLA APPOINT SOLBAKKEN
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Aston Villa appoint Norway coach, Stale Solbakken from FC Copenhagen.
Villa have paid 2.5m in compansation to get there man, which as angered most Villa fans.
Many supporters wanted to see a more high profile manager at there club.
TRANSFERS ROUND-UP
Its been a busy transfer window this year with most teams strengthing their sides for the season ahead. The biggest tranfer made was HSVs Eljero Elia to Real Madrid for a fee of 14.75m.
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In England, Manchester United snapped up Sweden international Kim Kallstrom for a cool 14.2m. Birmingham also spent big with the signing of Loic Remy for a fee of 12.5m, and Manchester City also singed Fenerbachce Captain Deigo Lugano for 11.5m. Arsenal got their man, David Luiz from Benfica for 9.5m. But it was Chelsea who brought and spent the most money with Demba Ba making the swicth from German side Hoffinheim for 9.5m.
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Two major transfers around the world involved, Riccardo Montolivo moving from Fiorentina to Lyon for 14.25m and Hot Prospect Balazs Dzsudzsak making his swith to FC Bayern from PSV for 11.5m
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SHEARERS INS & OUTS
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VILLA APPOINT SOLBAKKEN
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Aston Villa appoint Norway coach, Stale Solbakken from FC Copenhagen.
Villa have paid 2.5m in compansation to get there man, which as angered most Villa fans.
Many supporters wanted to see a more high profile manager at there club.
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POOL ARE IN TOON
14th September 2010
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Kuyt ends Shearers 100% record, with two great strikes. This was an eagerly antisapated contest between two sides, who are in good form. With Fabio Coloccini and vetran Sol Campbell suspended and Steven Taylor still recovering from injury, it was up to Mike Williamson and new boy James Perch to form a solid partnership.
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Joe Cole scored his first goal for his new club with a hit freekick, to set the tempo for the rest of the game, Liverpool were pegged back moments later, after a pin point cross from Lovenkrads found Santa Cruz's head.
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Fast forward 17 minutes later and it was Liverpool who went ahead. Lucas put Dirk Kuyt clear, his first touch was sublime and his second burried the ball past keeper Steve Harper.
James Perch was struggling to keep pace with Kuyt for much of the first half, and it showed with his lack of anticipation, when Lucas thread through a simple pass to kuyt for his second goal.
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Tamas Kadar was brought on at half time, which made some impact, Newcastle started the game with belief that they could get something out of this. But it was not be this time round.
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Shearer told BBC Sport " It was just one of those days, we had the oppotunities to put our chances away, and that was the differance today.
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POOL ARE IN TOON
14th September 2010
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Kuyt ends Shearers 100% record, with two great strikes. This was an eagerly antisapated contest between two sides, who are in good form. With Fabio Coloccini and vetran Sol Campbell suspended and Steven Taylor still recovering from injury, it was up to Mike Williamson and new boy James Perch to form a solid partnership.
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Joe Cole scored his first goal for his new club with a hit freekick, to set the tempo for the rest of the game, Liverpool were pegged back moments later, after a pin point cross from Lovenkrads found Santa Cruz's head.
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Fast forward 17 minutes later and it was Liverpool who went ahead. Lucas put Dirk Kuyt clear, his first touch was sublime and his second burried the ball past keeper Steve Harper.
James Perch was struggling to keep pace with Kuyt for much of the first half, and it showed with his lack of anticipation, when Lucas thread through a simple pass to kuyt for his second goal.
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Tamas Kadar was brought on at half time, which made some impact, Newcastle started the game with belief that they could get something out of this. But it was not be this time round.
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Shearer told BBC Sport " It was just one of those days, we had the oppotunities to put our chances away, and that was the differance today.
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