Terry aiming for Switzerland clash

Fabio Capello’s Salary and Choices for Backroom Staff Raise a Few Eyebrows in British Press

mcalcio posted 12/19/2007 from www.mcalcio.com

The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is getting plenty of coverage in the British press, especially the astronomical contract the Italian coach has signed with the English FA (over £4.8m i.e. €6.7m). The Daily Mirror’s headline (”CAPE££O”) is quite explicit in the matter & makes a strong suggestion along the lines "we paid you a sh**load of money, now get us a a World Cup".

From Reality-TV to Chelsea FC... Gideon Baah, Future Wonderkid?

mcalcio posted 12/20/2007 from www.mcalcio.com

Earning the respect of Michael Essien, that's no easy feat. Earning the respect of the entire Chelsea youth team after only 1 week of trial, that's something even more special. But getting Essien to recommend you to the Chelsea board for a quick contract, before the other clubs snatch you… now we're talking wonderkid material! This is the fairy tale of Gideon Baah...

Terry hits out at Eboué | News | Guardian Unlimited Football

Arseblog found this 12/20/2007 on football.guardian.co.uk

John Terry has rounded on Emmanuel Ebou as the ill feeling from their clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday lingers. Terry felt the Arsenal midfielder went over the top in the challenge that left him with three broken bones in his right foot. The ...

The View From Blighty: Smoods Sounds Off On Capello Hire

natbaker posted 12/20/2007 from soccer-source.blogspot.com

My workmate Smoods (an actual Brit!) had such a good time with his first article, he wrote me another. Actually, two more! But the second will have to wait until tomorrow. Here is the first. Topic: Fabio Capello and what will England do for excuses now?

Arsenal.com Walcott is the only doubt for North London derby

Fantasy Premier League found this 12/20/2007 on www.arsenal.com

Walcott the only doubt for North London derby By Richard Clarke Theo Walcott is the sole concern ahead of the North London derby this weekend. The England winger is not training at the moment after being laid low with flu. Otherwise Arsenal have a ...