Archive for July 29th, 2009

Petrov injury spoils Villa triumph

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Aston Villa reached the Peace Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Atlante - but the win was marred by a serious injury to Stiliyan Petrov.

Dinamo win leaves Bhoys on brink

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Celtic lost 1-0 at home to Dinamo Moscow in their Champions League third qualifying round first-leg tie in Tony Mowbray's first game in charge.

Toffees to snub second Lescott bid

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is set to formally reject a second bid of £18million from Manchester City for England defender Joleon Lescott.

Wolfsburg agree £9m fee for Martins

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg have agreed a £9million fee with Newcastle for the sale of striker Obafemi Martins, according to reports.

Ferguson: Plenty still to work on

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Sir Alex Ferguson welcomed Manchester United's 2-1 win over Boca Juniors, but admitted he saw plenty of room for improvement in his side.

Valencia strike sends United through

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Antonio Valencia scored on his debut as Manchester United reached the final of the Audi Cup in Munich with a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors.

Check out TEAMtalk’s Live Centre!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Follow Wednesday's Champions League third qualifying round first-leg clashes via TEAMtalk's Live Centre, featuring Celtic v Dinamo Moscow.

Napoli put Dossena switch on hold

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena's proposed £4million transfer back to Italy with Napoli has been delayed due to the player's wage demands.

Brown determined to keep hold of Turner

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Phil Brown says it will take a "ridiculous" bid to prise Michael Turner away from Hull - and says he has no interest in Spurs' Darren Bent.

Familiar foes for England clash

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has selected four Premier League stars in his squad for next month's friendly international against England.