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Name	Club	Status	Return	Latest News	Updated
Bendtner	ARS		28/08/10	Groin injury. Troubled throughout the World Cup with a niggling groin problem. Wenger confirmed on 28/7 that Bendtner would miss the start of the season [source]	28/07/10
Denilson	ARS		08/08/10	Groin injury. Missed the friendly with Barnet after suffering a reoccurence of the groin injury that hampered him at the end of last season. Wenger confirmed on 28/7 that Denilson’s injury was not a big concern and that he should return for the Emirates Cup matches [source].	28/07/10
Diaby	ARS		08/08/10	Groin injury. Wenger confirmed on 28/7 that Denilson’s injury was not a big concern and that he should return for the Emirates Cup matches [source].	28/07/10
Fabregas	ARS		15/08/10	Fatigue. Wenger confirmed that Fabregas will not return for pre-season training until August 5 making him a doubt for Arsenal’s opener at Anfield [source].	02/08/10
Ramsey	ARS		01/11/10	He suffered fractures to the tibia and fibula in his right leg playing at Stoke on 27/2/10. He is predicted to make a return in the Autumn and could be back in contention by October [source].	16/07/10
Van Persie	ARS		15/08/10	Fatigue. Wenger confirmed that Van Persie will not return for pre-season training until August 5 making him a doubt for Arsenal’s opener at Anfield [source].	02/08/10
Collins	AVL		08/08/10	Calf injury. Limped off after just a minute of the 2-1 win over Walsall on 27/7. Is due to undergo a scan to assess the extent of the injury [source].	28/07/10
Delph	AVL		01/10/10	Knee injury. Sustained a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament injury back in April and then also tore his meniscus. The injury is expected to put hiim out of action, possibly until Christmas. Reported in June that Delph was hoping to recover from his serious knee injury ahead of schedule after insisting his rehabilitation so far has been “perfect. [source].	16/07/10
Dunn	BLA		31/07/10	Sustained a knock in the pre-season friendly with AEK Athens on 28/7 although Allardyce seemed to be happy that there was no conern over the injury in his post-match comments [source].	29/07/10
Givet	BLA		31/07/10	Dead leg. Sustained in the pre-season friendly with AEK Athens on 28/7. [source].	29/07/10
Kalinic	BLA		31/07/10	Knee injury. As for 29/7 Kalanic has missed much of Blackburn’s pre-season campaign [source].	29/07/10
Samba	BLA		31/07/10	Knee injury. As for 29/7 Samba has missed much of Blackburn’s pre-season campaign [source].	29/07/10
Clarke	BLK		01/06/11	Knee injury. Sustained in the pre-season friendly with Tiverton Town on 16/7. Reported on 21/7 that he could be sidelined for up to three months but it is now thought that he will miss the entire season [source].	02/08/10
Southern	BLK		14/08/10	Knee injury. Sustained in the pre-season friendly with Bristol City on 31/7. Reported on 2/8 that the injury could be medial knee ligament damage which could sideline him for several months [source].	02/08/10
Taylor-Fletcher	BLK		07/08/10	Shin injury. Sustained in the pre-season friendly with Bristol City on 31/7. [source].	02/08/10
G McCann	BOL		28/08/10	Ankle injury. Sustained playing against Arsenal on 20/1 which later saw him go under the knife. McCann is not expected to make a return for the start of the season but will be given the chance to prove his fitness before Owen Coyle makes his decisoin on his new contract [source]	16/07/10
Alex	CHE		14/08/10	Thigh injury. Sustained in pre-season training. Confirmed on 22/7 that Alex would be sidelined for a month although Ancelotti indicated on 31/7 that he could yet be available for the season opener [source]	31/07/10
Benayoun	CHE		14/08/10	Groin injury. Returned for the pre-season with a groin problem which saw him miss Chelsea’s friendly with Crystal Palace. Confirmed on 22/7 that he will also miss the clash with Ajax [source]	22/07/10
Bosingwa	CHE		14/08/10	Knee injury. He hobbled out of the Villa Park clash on 17/10. He had surgery for the problem and is still in rehabiliation having missed the World Cup for Portugal. Chelsea hope to have him back for the opening game of the season according to reports on 5/7 [source]	05/07/10
Cech	CHE		14/08/10	Calf injury. Sustained in pre-season training on 20/7. Chelsea had confirmed on 21/7 that he will be sidelined for a month and will likely miss at least the opening two league encounters as a result but Ancelotti stated on 31/7 that he hoped to have him back for the season opener [source]	31/07/10
Drogba	CHE		04/08/10	Groin injury. Confirmed on 24/7 that he had undergone surgery and would not return to full training until three weeks later as a result. Ancelotti confirmed on 31/7 that he was making good progress and that he could even return for the midweek friendly with Hamburg [source]	31/07/10
Mancienne	CHE		23/07/10	Thigh injury. Sustained in pre-season training which saw him miss Chelsea’s friendly with Crystal Palace [source]	16/07/10
Zhirkov	CHE		23/07/10	Knee injury. Returned for the pre-season with a knee injury which saw him miss Chelsea’s friendly with Crystal Palace. Reported on 20/7 that he was back running on the injury as he steps up his regime ahead of the season [source]	21/07/10
Beckford	EVE		01/08/10	Foot injury. Took a knock in the 3-0 win over Preston on 24/7 [source]	25/07/10
Fellaini	EVE		14/08/10	Ankle injury. He ruptured his ankle’s ligaments in the Merseyside derby on 6/2. Confirmed on 16/2 that he will stay out of action for six months after the required surgery. Everton remain confident that he could make a return for the opening game of the season [source]	16/07/10
A Johnson	FUL		14/08/10	Knee problem. He sat out the FA Cup trip to Accrington Stanley, and every game after that. He will miss the rest of the season, Fulham confirmed on 5/2 that they hope to have him back in pre-season training prior to the new season [source]	05/02/10
Torres	LIV		14/08/10	Groin injury. Suffered a grade one tear of his abductor during the World Cup Final against Holland. Torres was sent for immediate scans in Spain and the results showed room for optimism. Liverpool duly announced that they expect Torres back for the opening game against Arsenal although he will miss their Europa League Qualifying ties [source].	14/07/10
Given	MCY		14/08/10	Shoulder injury. Dislocated a shoulder against Arsenal in April and went under the knife later that month. Reports suggest that he will make a return in time for the new season [source].	14/07/10
M Johnson	MCY		14/08/10	Knee injury. Still in rehabilitation following a long-term knee injury. Johnson hopes to make a full return for the start of the season according to reports back in April [source]	07/04/10
Anderson	MUN		28/09/10	Knee injury. Suffered in the home game with West Ham on 23/2. A scan revealed cruciate knee ligament injury and the prognosis is that he will stay out of action for six months. He is expected to be fit in or around September. This was confirmed on 24/7 by Alex Ferguson [source]	25/07/10
Ferdinand	MUN		12/08/10	Knee injury. Sustained knee ligament damage whilst training with England on June 4. Confirmed on 24/7 that he would be sidelined for at least another six weeks with the injury [source]	25/07/10
Hargreaves	MUN		25/09/10	Knee injury. Having got close to a return Hargreaves suffered a recurrence of the knee injury that had seen him go under the knife last year. United have sent him back to receive further treatment from the surgeon who carried out the initial operation. Alex Ferguson described how he had “great concern” about the injury which, according to some reports, threatens Hargreaves’ career [source]	16/07/10
Neville	MUN		14/08/10	Calf injury. Was ruled out of the club’s summer tour of the US after suffering what was described by United as a minor setback in training with a small tear to his calf muscle. Confirmed on 24/7 that he had returned to training for United [source]	25/07/10
Owen	MUN		28/08/10	Hamstring injury. Reported on 2/7 that he was pleased with his progress as he battles to be fit for the season kick-off. Was left behind when United departed for their US tour. Confirmed on 24/7 that he would miss United’s opening games [source]	25/07/10
Valencia	MUN		14/08/10	Ankle injury. Recovering from an ankle operation in Ecuador which will see him miss United’s pre-season and make him a doubt for the opening fixtures.. Confirmed on 24/7 that he had returned to training for United [source]	25/07/10
Gosling	NEW		08/01/11	Knee injury. Gosling is sidelined until Christmas at least after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage at Everton last season [source]	25/07/10
Kadar	NEW		08/08/10	Knee injury. Has not figured in Newcastle’s pre-season campaign after picking up the injury in summer training [source]	31/07/10
Simpson	NEW		18/09/10	Ankle injury. Underwent an operation for a ruptured tendon at the end of last season. He is expected to make a return in early September [source]	24/06/10
S Taylor	NEW		09/10/10	Shoulder injury sustained against Carlisle in the pre-season friendly on 17/7. Confirmed on 29/7 that Taylor would be out until October with the injury after undergoing an operation [source]	29/07/10
Delap	STK		14/08/10	Back injury. Sustained in the friendly with Burnley on 31/7 [source]	31/07/10
Whelan	STK		14/08/10	Calf injury. Sustained in the friendly with Burnley on 31/7 [source]	31/07/10
Bent	SUN		31/07/10	Missed the friendly with Benfica on 27/7 raising fears that he could face a spell on the sidelines. Steve Bruce quickly dispersed those rumours suggesting that Bent was “fine” [source]	29/07/10
Bramble	SUN		14/08/10	Ankle injury. Missed the Hull City game on 3/5 after undergoing surgery on a stress fracture of his ankle. Reported on 16/7 that he was winning his fitness race for the start of the season. Joined Sunderland on 24/7. Confirmed on 25/7 that he is expected to be fit for Sunderland’s pre-season clash with Leicester [source]	25/07/10
Cambell	SUN		07/08/10	Took a knock in the pre-season friendly with Leicester on 31/7 [source]	01/07/10
Carson	SUN		14/08/10	Shoulder injury. Carson missed the friendly with Leicester on 31/7 and is struggling with the injury. [source]	01/07/10
Colback	SUN		29/08/10	Serving a one-match ban after seeing red on the final day of the season against Wolves. Will miss the season opener against Birmingham [source]	16/07/10
Ferdinand	SUN		14/08/10	Hamstring injury. Sustained in the pre-season friendly with Leicester on 31/7 [source]	31/07/10
Jones	SUN		31/07/10	Knee injury. Sustained in the friendly with Benfica on 28/7 [source]	29/07/10
Gordon	SUN		31/08/10	Arm injury. Suffered a fracture in pre-season training on 15/7. Confirmed on 16/7 that he would miss the start of the season although Sunderland have been reluctant to set a return date [source]	16/07/10
McCartney	SUN		11/09/10	Ankle injury. Unlikely to make the start of the season according to reports on 28/7 [source]	29/07/10
Meyler	SUN		05/02/11	Knee injury. Suffered ruptured cruciate ligaments against Man United on 2/5. Meyler has begun his rehabilitation but, as reported on 10/7, he faces at least another 5 months in the gym before he can think about a return to contention [source]	10/07/10
Reid	SUN		14/08/10	Achilles injury. Missed much of the second half of last season through injury and then suffered an Achilles injury that will see him seek medical advice. Reid will wait on the feedback from that before stepping up his return to fitness in pre-season [source]	19/07/10
Turner	SUN		29/08/10	Serving a two-match ban after seeing red on the final day of the season against Wolves. Will miss the season opener against Birmingham and the trip to West Brom [source]	16/07/10
McCartney	SUN		22/07/10	Ankle injury. Sustained a twist against Brighton on 21/7 [source]	22/07/10
Bentley	TOT		14/08/10	Ankle injury. Sustained ankle ligament damage in the pre-season friendly win over Bournemouth on 11/7 forcing him out of Tottenham’s pre-season tour to America. [source]	12/07/10
Jenas	TOT		14/08/10	Hamstring injury. Sustained in the pre-season defeat to Villareal on 30/7 [source]	31/07/10
Modric	TOT		14/08/10	Hamstring injury. Sustained in the pre-season tour of America [source]	31/07/10
Palacios	TOT		14/08/10	Groin injury. Sustained in the pre-season tour of America [source]	31/07/10
Pavlyuchenko	TOT		14/08/10	Hamstring injury. Sustained in the pre-season tour of America [source]	31/07/10
Woodgate	TOT		14/08/10	Groin injury. Kept him out of the game at Villa Park on 28/11. Spurs hoped that it could be cleared with injections but there was no progress and it was confirmed on 12/3 that he has undergone surgery in Australia. Reported on 12/7 that he was back running on the injury once more and is targeting the friendlies against Villarreal and Fiorentina for his comeback. [source]	12/07/10
Collison	WHM		01/01/11	Knee injury. Confirmed on 7/5 that he would be sidelined for nine months after undergoing a knee cartilage operation. It will be 2011 before we see Collison back on the pitch then [source]	07/05/10
Hines	WHM		14/08/10	Knee injury. Forced him to be replaced at half-time in the game against Man Utd on 5/12. He had surgery on the injury and is still rehabilitating in pre-season. [source]	14/04/10
Upson	WHM		07/08/10	Forced off after just 23 minutes of the friendly with Ipswich Town on 31/7. Avram Grant is hopeful that it’s not a major problem [source]	01/008/10
Caldwell	WIG		28/08/10	Serving a two-match ban after seeing red on the final day of the season against Chelsea. Will miss the season opener against Blackpool and the following fixture at home to Chelsea [source]	16/07/10
Kirkland	WIG		14/08/10	Back injury. Kirkland was left behind as Wigan departed for their pre-season tour of Sweden with his back again causing him issues. It’s widely expected that Roberto Martinez will up his search for a reliable replacement as a result of Kirkland’s persistant problems in this area [source]	14/07/10
Hunt	WOL		04/09/10	Foot problem. Has had surgery on the injury that will see him miss some, if not all of the pre-season. Reported on 13/7 that he was eager to make a return but club physios were more cautious about a return date and Hunt looks certain to miss the season’s opening matches [source]	13/07/10
Kightly	WOL		14/08/1	Knee injury. Has suffered a long string of injuries since helping Wolves gain promotion to the Premier League and is still suffering from sore patella tendons. Kightly’s rehab is well underway and while he has stressed that he cannot be rushed back, he may yet make a return in the pre-season [source]	25/06/10
Ward	WOL		14/08/10	Knee injury. Underwent an exploratory knee operation on 28/4 that ruled him out of the remainder of the season. Has travelled with the squad for their pre-season matches but is unlikely to participate. [source]	13/07/10
Zubar	WOL		14/08/10	Ankle injury. Sustained against Bohemians in a pre-season friendly on 17/7 [source]	19/07/10

EPL 2010/11 NEWS

Aug02

Anfield Doubts Mount As Fabregas And Van Persie Miss Pre-Season

As we tweeted earlier today, Arsene Wenger has confirmed that neither Cesc Fabregas or Robin Van Persie will see pre-season action before the opening weekend of the season.

Talking to Arsenal TV Online, the Gunners boss counted them out of Saturday’s friendly against Legia Warsaw and suggested that they may not be available for the opening game at Anfield the following Sunday.

“Against Legia Warsaw you will see the players we saw [in the Emirates Cup]…I believe [Alex] Song will be short, you have a little chance to see Denilson and a very little chance to see [Abou] Diaby – but Fabregas and van Persie will not be ready.”

With both Fabregas and Van Persie suffering from potential World Cup hangovers and without the benefit of a pre-season runout, it would appear that their chances of playing a major role against Liverpool are slim to say the least…

The news will surely curtail any Fantasy investment in the build up to the season kick-off but, as we’ve alluded to previously, it does offer us options elsewhere in the Arsenal ranks.

Wenger’s side are one of the few who have genuinely impressed in pre-season and while the Gunners boss has been busy talking up the role that Jack Wilshere has played, astute Fantasy Managers will surely have noticed the form of both Samir Nasri and Marouane Chamakh.

Nasri in particular has enjoyed the most profitable summers. He’s been handed the freedom of an attacking role playing off Chamakh and has responded with four goals, his last strike being the decisive goal against Celtic in the Emirates Cup last weekend.

He would seem odds on for the same role at Anfield, even if Fabregas were to be thrown into the mix. Available at 7.5 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and Metro games, Nasri presents an intriguing if perhaps short-term route to attacking points from Arsenal’s opening matches.

As for Chamakh, he would appear to be more of a gamble given that he is yet to face Premier League defence. At 8.0 in the FPL there are proven strikers such as Darren Bent and Gabby Agbonlahor available for just 0.5 more, both of which perhaps offer greater long-term security for starts. It’s a similar story in the Metro game where Chamakh can be brought in for 8.7, although the price jump to the likes of Bent is greater – the Sunderland man comes in at 9.2 in that game.

If you need further persuasion you can get Sir Paulos’ full Scout Report on Chamakh from earlier in pre-season righthere. A new poll will also be launched shortly to assess your view on the early season prospects of both players.

2010/11 Transfer news

Liverpool 1.8.10

Liverpool re-sign Fabio Aurelio

Liverpool have confirmed that the club have re-signed left-back Fabio Aurelio on a two year contract. The Brazilian had left the Merseyside club earlier this summer, after failing to agree a new contract on a pay-as-you- play basis. "I asked the club to find out whether Fabio had found a new club," manager Roy Hodgson said. "When we ascertained that he hadn't, we invited him back to Melwood so both myself and my staff, and the medical team could properly assess the player. We were both very impressed and I am delighted we were able to re-sign Fabio."

West Br. 31.7.10
West Bromwich sign goalkeeper Boaz Myhill

Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has signed a three-year-deal with West Bromwich Albion. The 27-year-old has joined the Baggies after a successful seven year spell at Hull City and now faces competition with skipper Scott Carson for the No.1 spot. He will be included in the squad travelling to the Ricoh Arena for Saturday's pre-season friendly with Coventry City.

Newcast. 29.7.10
Sol Campbell joins Newcastle

Former England defender Sol Campbell completed his move to newly-promoted Premier League side Newcastle on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old has been a free agent since his short-term deal with Arsenal ran out earlier this summer. Campbell will bolster a defence that has been weakened by Steven Taylor's shoulder injury. Taylor is set to miss the start of the Premiership season, but there are fears he could be sidelined for several months.

Bolton 28.7.10
Bolton sign Real Madrid defender

Bolton Wanderers have signed Spanish defender Marcos Alonso from Real Madrid on a three-year contract for a reported fee of €2.4m. Having progressed through the ranks at Real Madrid, the 19-year-old left-back made his full debut in April in a 2-0 win over Racing Santander. Alonso is Bolton's third signing of the offseason after attacking midfielders Martin Petrov and Robbie Blake.

Sunderl. 25.7.10
Sunderland sign defender Marcos Angeleri

Sunderland have signed defender Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes. Angeleri has signed a three-year deal with the Black Cats and made his debut for the club in their 4-2 friendly win over Hull City in Portugal, with the club waiting until after the match to officially confirm the transfer late on Saturday night. The 27-year-old has three senior caps for Argentina and becomes the third South American to join Sunderland, teaming up with Paraguay internationals Paulo da Silva and Cristian Riveros.

Man. City 24.7.10
Manchester City sign Kolarov

Manchester City have completed the signing of Lazio left-back Aleksandr Kolarov after agreeing an €14 million deal. Kolarov played twice for Serbia at the World Cup in South Africa and will join fellow new signings David Silva, Yaya Toure and Jerome Boateng. Manager Roberto Mancini became aware of Kolarov's ability when he managed Inter Milan in Seria A. "He was composed on the ball had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able. I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy," Mancini said. "He also has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield. This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I am looking forward to working with him."

Man. Utd. 24.7.10
Vidic agrees terms on new United deal

Nemanja Vidic has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a contract extension with Manchester United. Chief executive David Gill said: "I'm very pleased to confirm that we agreed terms with Nemanja three or four weeks ago on a new long-term deal. He's still away on holiday but the plan is that when he gets back the papers will be signed. It's great news for Manchester United and great news for Nemanja and the fans."

Wigan 24.7.10
Wigan sign midfielder James McArthur

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of midfielder James McArthur from Hamilton. McArthur, 22, has signed a four-year deal at the DW Stadium and will link-up with old team-mate and fellow midfielder James McCarthy. Wigan manager Roberto Martinez said: "James is a really exciting prospect and we are all delighted that he has chosen to join Wigan Athletic. He is young, hungry, desperate to play for us in the Premier League and I believe he has all the attributes you need to be a success at this level."

Newcast. 23.7.10
Gosling joins Newcastle from Everton

Newcastle United have signed midfielder Dan Gosling on a four-year deal. Gosling was allowed to leave Everton on a technicality after they failed to make the offer of a new contract in writing prior to Gosling's old contract expiring. The 20-year-old was then able to leave on a free transfer. Gosling is currently recovering from a serious knee injury and is unlikely to be available to his new club for several months. He becomes Newcastle's second summer signing after Nottingham Forest defender James Perch.

Liverpool 22.7.10
Liverpool agree Wilson deal

Liverpool have completed their second transfer in as many days with the signing of 18-year-old Scottish Young Player of the Year Danny Wilson from Rangers. The centre-back follows Joe Cole to Anfield and has joined on a three-year contract for a reported €2.3m which could rise to €6m depending on appearances. Wilson had 12 months of his deal remaining and turned down an offer to stay at Rangers.

Liverpool 21.7.10
Cole's signed, Gerrard's staying

Steven Gerrard said he was looking forward to working with new manager Roy Hodgson, the clearest sign yet that the England midfielder will still be playing at Liverpool this coming season. Gerrard's comments come the day after Liverpool signed out-of-contract Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, 28, on a four-year contract. "It's a great signing for us, it will be fantastic to play alongside him in a red shirt for Liverpool," said Gerrard after admitting he is impressed with Hodgson's plans for the future.

Liverpool 19.7.10
Liverpool's Insua to join Fiorentina

Liverpool have agreed to sell Argentinian defender Emiliano Insua to Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old played regularly at left back under Rafael Benitez last season, but it appears new manager Roy Hodgson is happy to allow Insua to move on as he reshapes his squad. Insua arrived at Liverpool in 2007 from Argentina's Boca Juniors, played 62 games for the English club and scored one goal.

Transfer Lists in English Premier League 2010/11 Season

date player to from m€

Jul '10 Marcos Alonso Bolton Real Madrid 2.4
Jul '10 Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester City Lazio 19
Jul '10 Marcos Angeleri Sunderland Estudiantes 1.8
Jul '10 Titus Bramble Sunderland Wigan Athletic
Jul '10 Danny Wilson Liverpool Glasgow Rangers 2.3
Jul '10 Dan Gosling Newcastle Everton
Jul '10 Joe Cole Liverpool Chelsea
Jul '10 Carlo Nash Stoke City Everton
Jul '10 James McArthur Wigan Hamilton 0.5
Jul '10 Frederic Piquionne West Ham Lyon 1.2


The most expensive transfers

date player to from m€


Jul '10 David Silva Manchester City Valencia 32
Jul '10 Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester City Lazio 19
Jul '10 Laurent Koscielny Arsenal Lorient 12
Jun '10 Steven Fletcher Wolves Burnley 7.8
May '10 Nikola Zigic Birmingham Valencia 7




Summer transfers in English Premier League

Arsenal
French defender Laurent Koscielny from Lorient for a fee of €12m; Moroccan forward Marouane Chamakh on a free transfer from Bordeaux.

Birmingham
Spanish midfielder Enric Valles from NAC Breda; Serbian forward Nikola Zigic from Valencia for a fee of €7m; Goalkeeper Ben Foster from Manchester United for a fee of €7m.

Bolton
Spanish defender Marcos Alonso from Real Madrid for a fee of €2.4m; Forward Robbie Blake from Burnley; Bulgarian midfielder Martin Petrov from Manchester City.

Chelsea
Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool for a fee of €6m.

Everton
French forward Magaye Gueye from Strasbourg for a fee of €1m; Slovakian goalkeeper Jan Mucha from Legia Warsaw; Forward Jermaine Beckford on a free transfer from Leeds; Portuguese forward Joao Silva from Aves for a fee of €0.6m.

Fulham
Swiss defender Philippe Senderos on a free transfer from Arsenal London.

Liverpool
Scottish defender Danny Wilson from Glasgow Rangers for a fee of €2.3m; Midfielder Joe Cole on a free transfer from Chelsea; Serbian midfielder Milan Jovanovic on a free transfer from Standard; Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton Athletic for a fee of €2m.

Manchester City
Serbian defender Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio for a fee of €19m; Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure from Barcelona; Spanish midfielder David Silva from Valencia for a fee of €32m; Midfielder Alex Henshall from Swindon Town; German defender Jerome Boateng from Hamburger.

Manchester United
Mexican forward Javier Hernandez from Guadalajara Chivas; Defender Chris Smalling from Fulham.

Newcastle
Midfielder Dan Gosling on a free transfer from Everton; Defender James Perch from Nottingham Forest.

Stoke City
Goalkeeper Carlo Nash from Everton; Belgian midfielder Florent Cuvelier from Portsmouth.

Sunderland
Argentinean defender Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes for a fee of €1.8m; Defender Titus Bramble from Wigan Athletic; Egyptian midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi from ENPPI; Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sint-Truiden; Paraguayan midfielder Cristian Riveros from Cruz Azul.

Tottenham
Brazilian midfielder Sandro from Internacional.

West Brom
Spanish defender Pablo Ibanez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid; Romanian defender Gabriel Tamas from Auxerre; Irish midfielder Steven Reid on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers.

West Ham
French forward Frederic Piquionne from Lyon for a fee of €1.2m; Mexican forward Pablo Barrera from Pumas for a fee of €4.7m; German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger from Lazio for a fee of €3m.

Wigan
Scottish midfielder James McArthur from Hamilton for a fee of €0.5m; Oman goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi on loan from Bolton Wanderers; Argentinean forward Mauro Boselli from Estudiantes for a fee of €6m; Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz on a free transfer from Brugge.

Wolves
Irish midfielder Stephen Hunt from Hull City; French defender Steven Mouyokolo from Hull City; Scottish forward Steven Fletcher from Burnley for a fee of €7.8m; Belgian defender Jelle van Damme from Anderlecht.

Raub Championship 2009/2010 : The Final Review

Rasanya lama gila gak aku tak update blog ni. Memang lama gila a, bayang a, dari bulan 2 ari tu, soryla kepada kekawan yang setia/selalu bertandang ke sini tapi akan click 'Back' dengan hampa dan juga dapat point bold tapi tidak direviewkan.. hehe. Ntah, kekadang rasa xde masa, tapi bila ada masa, malas plak aku nak menaip menda2 kat sini. Sejak aku ada anak ni, memang maleh betul nak update post terbaru. Mungkin liga kita, Raub Championship tidak sepanas season lepas, suram, kelam, menyampah, point sket, Hassan asyik menang jek, Hassan handal sangat.. dan sebagainya.. haha.

Kalu nengok real-time EPL baru2 ni, champion ialah Chelsea, Runner-up; Man Utd, Third place; Arsenal, Fourth; Tottenham.. dan lain-lain (tak perlu disebutkan sebab ayam sangat - nak2 yang dalam gerombolan Europa League)
Untuk liga kita, Raub Championship plak, season 2009/2010..


Klik rajah di sebelah; final rank Raub Championship season 2009/2010, dengan tiada perubahan di tempat pertama, ketiga, dan yang 'bawah-bawah' nu.. kekeh! Kekadang rasa cam syok sendirik plak buat review untuk kemenangan diri sendiri, tapi nak buat camane, dah aku yang menang. Kalu orang lain menang pun, aku buat gak kan review (tapi boleh ke?.. hehe) Sudah, sudah ruang untuk memuji diri sendiri - takut akan memanaskan ayam-ayam di bawah plak nanti. Sapa plak nak makan diorang semua bila diorang dah jadi Ayam Masak Merah nanti.. haha.. Hai, ayam2. Kokok sket, aku nak dengar tangisan korang tu.

Ok, ok. Kembali kepada pemenang2 liga Raub Championship (sort by rank);

THE CHAMPION
Team: Arsenal U30
Manager: Hassan Ramli (aku ler tu)
Previous season: 1st (asyik menang jek)
Pencapaian terbusuk season ni: 5th



RUNNER-UP
Team: JFCM
Manager: Yusri Kamal
Previous season: 6th
Pencapaian terbusuk season ni: 11th



THIRD PLACE
Team: Panthers II...
Manager: Kropol @ Rizal Tersang
Previous season: 3rd jugak
Pencapaian terbusuk season ni: 19th



FOURTH PLACE
Team: SuperbReds
Manager: Alif (takde gambo ko, mana aku nak cari wei)
Previous season: 14th
Pencapaian terbusuk season ni: 10th



FIFTH PLACE
Team: TheGunnersJr
Manager: Muhammad Jamil
Previous season: 15th
Pencapaian terbusuk season ni: 7th




Analisis Keseluruhan


Ai, ada post mortem plak? (hehe, memang xde keje betul)
Berdasarkan graf di atas, menunjukkan pergerakan ranking the Big Four liga Raub Championship dari start season sampai ler ke final game hari tu.

Facts:

- champion season ini aka Arsenal U30 leading 1st start dari week 5 lagi
- perebutan tempat kedua dan ketiga makin hebat start dari week 21
- team Kropol (3rd place) pernah menduduki tempat terhina 19
- team Alif (4th place) pernah gak 'sentuh' 1st place tapi sempat 2 minggu je ler
- paling banyak bold season ni dimenangi oleh team JFCM (tapi xde extra hadiah la, sory)
- ramai gak yang dah jadi 'pekongsi tidur' setelah putus asa dan hilang kepercayaan terhadap diri sendiri.. kekeh!


Conclusion

Ntah, aku pun tak tau masa depan Raub Championship ini di masa2 akan datang. Kemurungan, buat2 tak tahu, hilang ingatan rakan2 mengenai liga kita menyebabkan aku tak pasti samada contest fantasy di peringkat daerah Raub yang terunggul ini akan diteruskan di season2 yang mendatang. Kalu ada niat pun, biarlah orang lain yang handle - bukan apa, tiada la keraguan kan kalu pengajur yang handle tu bukan la orang yang asyik jadi champion je sentiasa, kan? hehe.

Mengenai penyampaian hadiah kepada pemenang, aku cadang nak buat BBQ untuk semua, dan perlukan gak bantuan kekawan dalam menjayakan majlis itu. Tarikh akan diberitahu..

Ini je agaknya buat masa sekarang, bubuy then!