Evening news

I've hit it big.  Two articles for Soccerlens and I'm all over google.  Here is my most recent article on why the US will beat England.  

In other news, Michael Owen is most likely out for the two upcoming friendlies for England with a virus.  He was on the 31 man roster, but may have to withdraw his name.  Don't fret English fans, you have a wealth of attacking options and there are plenty of capable replacements.

Alex Ferguson is mad at Real Madrid for the dogged chase after Cristiano Ronaldo.  The Scotsman said, Real Madrid have no moral issues at all."  Real have been praising the Portuguese winger highly in hopes to lure him to the club.

Carlos Bocanegra was released today by Fulham.  He fell in the order at Fulham to the point where he was usually an unused substitute.  He is widely rumored to be moving to either PSV Eindhoven, or Osasuna.  Carlos will be available for the England friendly upcoming on the May 28th. 

Keller speaks about Fulham, New Concacaf Champions League format

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Kasey Keller spoke to US Soccer about Fulham's escape from relegation.  It was a comical and illuminating interview; I recommend taking a look.  

In other news Concacaf has released their format and dates for the new Concacaf Champions league.  The US spots will be occupied by the two MLS cup finalists, the supporters cup winner, and the US open cup winner.  The first games are set for this summer.  Here are the specifics.  

Enjoy the Uefa Cup final!

Fulham are safe! and other EPL results

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Fulham have survived miraculously off a Danny Murphy goal in the 79th minute to beat Portsmouth; and stay in the premiership for another season.  A win secured premiership status and Fulham delivered to the 2,000 fans that had made the trip to the south coast.  Danny Murphy hammered home a Jimmy Bullard cross to win the game; the goalie didn't even move.  However for Portsmouth, the lack of marking on the play has to be a major concern heading into the FA cup final.  Fulham were in control of their destiny at the beginning of the day, but had they tied or lost, they would have finished in 19th place.  Both Birmingham and Reading won on the day.  

Your new Premiership champion is Manchester United, they handled their business at the JJB and chelsea were held to a tie, off a last minute Bolton goal.  You have to think now that the Champions league final, will decide the fate of Avram Grant at Chelsea.

Everton secured UEFA cup status for next year after their 3-1 win over Kevin Keegan's Newcastle.  Aston Villa were only able to muster a tie after a late Dean Ashton equalizer made the score 2-2.  

All results are as follows: 

Birmingham beat Blackburn 4-1

Reading beat Derby 4-0

Manchester United beat Wigan 2-0

Chelsea ties Bolton 1-1

Everton beat Newcastle 3-1

Aston Villa tie West Ham 2-2

Middlesborogh beat Manchester City 8-1, yes you do read that correctly

Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-0

Arsenal beat Sunderland 1-0

Fulham beat Portsmouth 1-0

Your three relegated teams are Reading, Birmingham, and Derby.

Your three promoted teams are West Brom, Stoke City, and TBD

It was a wild end to the season, I'll try to snag some video highlight of the Man City game.

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Transfer Gossip

Here is the day's transfer gossip.  My personal favorite is Mohamed Al Fayed giving 5,000 pounds to be spent at Harrod's, to all of his players if Fulham can avoid relegation.

Are you Fulham fans ready for Sunday?

 If by any means your not, then this following video will be sure to get you in the mood, pumped up, and ready to root of the cottagers, as they continue their unbelievable escape.