Just some Writing im doing for the Website http://futera.com/ Im going to be the new man in the stands....... which sounds nice, this is my first post, coupled with some nice pictures to make everything seem nice.
The turn of the New Year signals the January transfer market across Europe with many of the top teams on the continent on the look out for that key signing that can make or break their season. One such team is Arsenal who are reported to be interested in Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin. The Zenit Saint Petersburg player has been granted a transfer request, with Arsenal at the front of the queue for his signature as they look to replace their injured captain Cesc Fabregas.
The start of the month also welcomed the magic of the third round of the F.A cup, when minnows from the lower leagues had the opportunity to pit wits against the premiership elite, with the faint hope of taking a scalp. Nottingham Forest had the result of the round with a convincing 3-0 victory over “the richest club in the world” Manchester City.
Newly appointed Forest manager Billy Davis had the midas touch as goals from strikers Nathan Tyson & Rob Earnshaw ensured Forest had a commanding two goal lead before half time. Other noticeable results include Hartlepool beating Stoke by 2-0 and also Southend United holding Chelsea 1-1 at Stanford Bridge, thanks in part to a last gasp equaliser from defender Peter Clarke.
Else where in Europe Real Madrid quickly snapped up the signatures of Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, and defensive midfielder Lassana Diarra from Ajax and Portsmouth respectively. New coach Juande Ramos is looking to catch up on arch rivals Barcelona who are currently twelve points clear of the Madrista. Barcelona are still the ones to beat this season though and Pep Guardiola’s brand of fast paced passing football has blown the entire league away. With Lionel Messi & Xavi Hernandez the leading lights in the squad.
Over to Italy and Inter Milan remain at the top of the league before the Christmas break, Jose Mourinho’s men battled to a two one victory over midtable Siena thanks to two goals from Brazillain right back Maicon. On the other side of Milan A.C officially unveiled loan signing David Beckham to much fanfare at the San Siro Beckham was welcomed to a less than impressed San Siro crowd who unveiled derogatory banners aimed at his wife, Victoria. AC Milan also strengthened defensively with the accusation of highly rated Brazilian defender Thiago Silva who starred in the Beijing Olympics winning a bronze medal.
Beckham Tries some Italian..........
In Germany minnows TSG Hoffenheim are still in dreamland topping the Bundesliga on goal difference from arch rivals Bayern Munich. The team from the South-West Germany have continued a meteoric rise up the German leagues having only been playing in the regional leagues of Germany in 2002. Thanks to the backing of software millionaire Dietmar Hopp who has invested over one hundred million Euro’s into the team. They have also managed to snap up German keeper Timo Hildebrand from Valencia C.F after his contract was terminated by mutual consent by the club.
Bayern have also looked to strengthen there squad for the title race, which in Germany is particularly tight with just three points separating the top five in the league. They have quickly jumped at the chance to sign Croatian Striker Ivica Olić on a three year pre contract from rivals Hamburger SV. The big Croatian has vowed to leave Hamburg with a trophy, and ironically Hamburg meet Bayern on the 30th of January to mark the official start to the second phase of the Bundesliga season.
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