EPL Gossip Friday December 24th
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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is lining up a £5m bid for Stoke’s Robert Huth to boost the Reds defence. Daily Mirror
I think the press are linking Liverpool with average players just to annoy Liverpool fans.
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has made signing Spurs striker Robbie Keane his priority for the January transfer window.
Full story: Guardian
Bitmingham needs someone who can score goals and Robbie Keane is just about the best choice out there.
McLeish is also busy preparing a bid to bring Rangers star striker Kenny Miller to St Andrew’s. (Daily Record)
Kenny Miller not so much unless we are talking about the SPL.
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has admitted winger Ashley Young may be offloaded if the right amount of money is offered. With 18 months left on the 25-year-old’s deal, Houllier said: “In January the best clubs keep their best players but you never know if someone comes with crazy money.” Daily Mirror
In other words Houllier is inviting a crazy bid for Ashley Young. Houllier is correct in saying any player can be sold but don’t see the sense in coming out and admitting it.
Liverpool are considering a move for Manchester City’s Michael Johnson. The midfielder has struggled to secure a first team spot at Eastlands because of injury problems and form. caughtoffside.com
I’d take a chance on Johnson, injuries and all since it’s clear he won’t get his chance with Manchester City.
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been dropped to the bench for the Boxing Day trip to Newcastle for not showing enough “heart” and “strength” in recent performances. Boss Roberto Mancini said about the former Inter Milan star: “He must improve his situation and smile. Manchester is not like Milan but he has to accept it. If Mario doesn’t work, he doesn’t play.”
Full story: The Sun
Balotelli didn’t exactly work hard and smile in Milan either.
James McFadden’s goal in a 1-0 win over France at the Parc des Princes in 2007 has been voted Greatest Scotland Moment of the last 30 years in a poll conducted by the Scotland Supporters’ Club. (Various)
Great goal but this doesn’t say a lot about Scottish football these last 30 years.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit back at Nani after the Manchester United winger dismissed the Gunners’ title hopes. Wenger said: “We live in a society where everybody knows everything. But I don’t know who will win the league. I managed 1,600 games so if Nani knows he must be 1,600 times more intelligent than I am!” Daily Star
Nani is smart enough to go by recent history and see how little has changed with Arsenal.