Paper Talk
Skysports.com looks at today's newspaper speculation
Last updated: 7th September 2008
We bring you all the football gossip from the national newspapers. Please note that these are the views published in the print media.
Sunday 7th September
KK in for second return - Sunday Express
Kevin Keegan could return as Newcastle United boss if owner Mike Ashley parts company with the club. Is it time for Ashley to sell up?
Italians in Hammers' sights - Sunday Express
West Ham United have worked their managerial shortlist down to two with Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni set to battle it out for the role. Which of the Italians is best equipped for the position?
Becks looking to invest - Various
David Beckham could look to financially back a club once he ends his playing career. May the England man look to invest in Leyton Orient?
Curbs linked with Rams post - Sunday Express
Alan Curbishley could replace under-fire Derby County manager Paul Jewell. Should Jewell be given more time at Pride Park?
Gus the man for Magpies - Various
Gus Poyet continues to be linked with the Newcastle job. How would Poyet's appointment go down on Tyneside?
No offer for Owen - Sunday Mirror
Newcastle striker Michael Owen has not been offered a contract by the club, contrary to reports. Should the Magpies do their utmost to retain Owen's services?
Rijkaard emerges for Hammers role - Sunday Mirror
David Moyes and Frank Rijkaard are strong contenders for the managerial position at Upton Park. Would former Barcelona chief Rijkaard prove a success in the Premier League?
Part-time position for Bilic - The People
Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic could be named part-time West Ham boss. Would Hammers fans be happy with this arrangement?
Comolli under pressure - The People
Damien Comolli's job as Tottenham sporting director is under threat after he failed to land Diego Milito on deadline day. Should Comolli be punished for the alleged blunder?
Pennant may call it a day - The People
Jermaine Pennant could quit Liverpool at the end of the season due to a row over his contract. Should the Anfield club meet Pennants' reported wage demands?
Palace in Gunners link - News of the World
Crystal Palace are lining up an offer to take Arsenal's Henri Lansbury on loan. Does the Championship side need to strengthen in midfield?
Hyypia set for chop - The Mail on Sunday
Sami Hyypia is set to be axed from Liverpool's 25-man squad for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League due to home-grown rules. Will the Finnish defender be sorely missed?
Keegan surfed for vids- News of the World
Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan researched a number of his summer signings on Youtube.
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Comments
Ray Stokes (West Ham United fan) says...
if we can't get Slaven Bilic to be the new West Ham manager,then i think Laudrup would be the next best option to replace Curbishley. I certainly don't want Donadoni,who's idea of football is safety first. We want to watch exciting,attacking football.
Posted 16:20 7th September 2008
Tony Hurd (Leicester City fan) says...
The situation at Newcastle is riduculous. They've lost a top manager (again) because they have amatuers running the club. Dennis Wise is obviously carrying his 'playing career pitch antics' into his new role by just going round upsetting people. He caused unknown problems after coming for a final pay-day at my club Leicester City. I wouldn't have him in my management team if he was paying me to be on it !!! Let's hope a new owner comes in, bringing stability & King Kev gets his job back. The Geordie fans wear their hearts on their sleeves & have clearly shown who they're backing !!
Posted 15:01 7th September 2008
David Curtis (Derby County fan) says...
What is Paul Jewel doing still in a job? The board, at the time, sacked Billy Davies and replaced him with someone who is yet to win a league game and has been given millions to spend.
Posted 13:01 7th September 2008
N/a N/a (Liverpool fan) says...
My mate has a job at Bolton as a steward, their is word that Sidney Govou is coming from Lyon and Ian Hart from Man City in the January Transfer Window
Posted 19:43 6th September 2008
Tony Anderson (Arsenal fan) says...
I think stephen appiah is the last piece of the puzzle for Arsenal.ARSENE GO FOR IT
Posted 17:53 6th September 2008
Lee Cowley (Manchester United fan) says...
Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh dear! I wondered how long it would be before Chelsea fans (Brian Donegan) started moaning about Robinho going to Man City for the money. Sounds like a bit of jealousy or hypocrasy to me. Ok so you've won two league titles, the FA and league cups, but before your Russian Billionaire started out pricing everyone else you were nothing. Wrigh-Phillips, Shevchenko, Crespo, Sidwell, Ben-Haim, Ballack... the list is endless. They were all turned by the rubel. Before you say, yes United spend big but its cash generated by the club and fans not our owners.
Posted 12:11 6th September 2008
Brian Donegan (Chelsea fan) says...
I think Robinho is a disgrace. Its so painfully obvious that he went for the money, given that he had said like five minutes before the deadline he wanted to go to chelsea. Already the similarties between city and chelsea are a Joke!!! City must remeber that chelsea have won the premier league twice, FA Cup, Carling cup and final of champions league. When they get that far then they can start talking. No chance of top 4 this year, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man U and Liverpool are too strong - city still have some medicore players lets not forget and will be too far behind by Jan. Good luck in the uefa cup Robinho you farce!!! Drogba will cut them down!!
Posted 18:57 4th September 2008
Adam West (Bolton Wanderers fan) says...
My mate is working at one of the best resturants in bolton and Gary Megson and Phil Gartside were in on wednesday and my mate overheard them talking about Ian Heart and Thomas Graversen (both free transfers??????)
Posted 17:01 4th September 2008
Ryan Browne (Arsenal fan) says...
ManCITY will become a new chelsea spending money because they have it they are trying to buy 1messi 2ronaldo 3fabregas 4torres 5kaka that cost them about 500milllion plus there owner has about 550billion
Posted 15:53 4th September 2008
Simon Davies (Arsenal fan) says...
Does no one else think that spurs signing dos santos for 4.7 million was a bit strange. if Barca rated him so highly, as he was ronaldinho's understudy you would think he was a bit more valuable. The only thing I can think of is Barca must have a hefty percentage of any selling on fee, or first choice on a buy back.
Posted 14:43 4th September 2008
David Freeman (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
What a saga over Berba although they had him as Dimi months ago, yes I'm talking about the Manchester Mafioso. How is it teams like Luton get highly punished by the FA yet ManU seem to "walk on water" no matter what they do. Isn't what they've done bringing the game into disrepute? We owe Man City cos United tried to get Berba on the cheap. It was Spurs who showcased Berba to stardom so lets see who's noticed next, hopefully Pavlyuchenko and Dos Santos. I think Spurs have done really well in this transfer window so hopefully they will all want to play well for the shirt.
Posted 01:20 4th September 2008
Dino Ransome (Arsenal fan) says...
KANE HOPPS, PLEASE GO AND SUPPORT SPURS IF ARSENE PUT OUT AN UNDER 12'S TEAM I'D SUPPORT HIM, WE PROBABLE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE BEST MANAGER IN THE WORLD AND IF ARSENE LEFT ARSENAL WE WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO REPLACE HIM.
Posted 20:19 3rd September 2008
Del 1023 (Newcastle United fan) says...
Geordies care about our club,We dont need wise and ashley and lambias the entertainer.What we need is the geordies to put their hands in their pockets and buy ashley out.Even if its a few quid profit because thats all he is after.Chris Mort was probably silenced too thats why he jumped ship.Mike Ashley seemed a genuine guy until the club wanted money off him now he has shown that he aint 100% Black nd white,Anyone can wear the black nd white colours on their back but it has to be in your blood too.Come on get a consortium together and buy out Ashley ie Alan Shearer,Ant nd Dec,Sting,Kevin Keegan,Jimmy Naill,Peter Beardsley come on lads this is your club get the money together and run it like it should be,Oh I forgot 1 name Mr Bean your a geordie too and could not do any worse.
Posted 17:28 3rd September 2008
Jake Nicholson (Arsenal fan) says...
Arsenal didn't buy anyone on deadline day because they are set to sign Stephen Appiah from Fenerbache(Free transfer). This is what my source has told me.
Posted 17:22 3rd September 2008
Robbie Clarke (Liverpool fan) says...
Of course the Americans should sell! we are struggling to compete already and cant afford layers like keane without raising funds by selling other players! also dont have the money for the stadium. we need money in the team to buy top class players, with money we will be the best as we have a manager who will still buy the players who are correct for the position rather than just the biggest names!
Posted 15:33 3rd September 2008
Paul Smith (Ipswich Town fan) says...
Was at upton park yesterday with my mate who is a season ticket holder and we saw Lawrie Sanchez shaking hands with some WHUFC officials. Now today Curbs walks. Could Sanchez be new boss!!!!
Posted 15:04 3rd September 2008
Declan Moffit (Aston Villa fan) says...
Shame Curbishley went, he was a good manager.. Rumour has it that he's gonna replace Keegan at Newcastle. Also, keep an eye out for Brazil's Ronaldo to be training for Liverpool soon, he's a free agent so he can sign whenever..
Posted 14:33 3rd September 2008
David Walsh (Liverpool fan) says...
I think it is about time that the liverpool owners sell up and get out, look at manchester city signing robhino for 30+ million and man u signing berbatov for the same, liverpool will never win the league as long as they are in charge, we couldn't even sign barry as they wouldnt put the money up. With interest now from dubai, they might be able to let us finally compete with the likes of chelsea, man u and even now man city
Posted 13:09 3rd September 2008
David Rowlands (Liverpool fan) says...
In regards to the comments from Kane Hopps "an Arsenal fan". Mentioned in your blog is "this man is ruining our once great football club". Without Wenger Arsenal would still have managers like Bruce Rioch!! What a shame some fans have now become so fickle.
Posted 12:41 3rd September 2008
Jamie Laurie says...
NEWCASTLE UNITED, pure comedy! I completely sympathise with KK. You cant maintain a management role when your decisions are publicly ignored by the board. Perhaps Mike Ashley might want to take a valuation of the club when they are narrowly surviving in the first division. There are some great assets at the club: Michael Owen, Shay Given, Steven Taylor etc but they wont stick around if there isnt the support, ambition or determination in evidence. The club will continue to spiral into a farce unless some signs of unity are clearly displayed and there is currently no sign of an inkling of confidence coming from St James's. Perhaps the WOW in the transfer market was that we didnt actually buy a great deal?....... Next season's derby at Hartlepool should be great.
Posted 12:27 3rd September 2008
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