Emerton happy with Rovers
Friday 22 Sep 2006
Blackburn Rovers full-back Brett Emerton has no regrets about rejecting the chance to join Middlesbrough during the summer.
The Australian World Cup star was one of new Boro boss Gareth Southgate's leading summer transfer targets, but eventually opted to sign a long-term contract extension at Ewood Park.
BRETT EMERTON
Speaking ahead of Rovers' trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday, Emerton said: "There's no denying there was interest, but that's in the past now and I just want to concentrate on my career with Blackburn.
"As far as my decision goes, I always wanted to stay at Blackburn, so it was an easy one to make, especially after what we achieved last season.
"There's also a great manager, coaching staff and players here. I enjoy my time and I'm happy to be here for another four seasons.
"To be honest, this season has gone well for me and I'm enjoy it. Hopefully the good form can continue."
Emerton may be happy with his own form, but he had to wait until last weekend for Rovers to secure their first victory of the season - 4-2 at home to Manchester City.
The 27-year-old added: "It was good to get that first win under our belt because although results before that had not been that good, we had been performing quite well.
"We need to use it as a platform to kick on now. It's important to string two or three good results together early on in this league to get yourself away from the relegation zone.
"We're now confident we can go to Middlesbrough and get a good win, particularly after we did well there last season. I think that will help us."
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Real eye Reyes deal
Friday 22 Sep 2006
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Real Madrid are keen to make Jose Antonio Reyes' loan move from Arsenal in to a permanent switch next summer.
The Spain international left the Gunners last month in a swap deal that saw Julio Baptista arriving at the Emirates Stadium.
JOSE REYES
"I think Reyes is going to stay here forever," Calderon told Sky Sports News. "My idea is to sign a contract for six or seven years.
"It was very difficult to decide what to do because Baptista wanted to leave Real and Reyes wanted to leave Arsenal.
"We did that at the last minute and did that in a way with the loan, with an option to buy. Both clubs can buy the player, paying an amount we've already fixed.
"I'm quite sure Reyes is going to stay here, but I don't know what's going to happen with Baptista. It's something the coach has to decide.
"My intention, which I said in my campaign, is I am not going to interfere with what the coach is going to do. This case depends on what's going to happen at the end of the season."
Friday 22 Sep 2006
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Real Madrid are keen to make Jose Antonio Reyes' loan move from Arsenal in to a permanent switch next summer.
The Spain international left the Gunners last month in a swap deal that saw Julio Baptista arriving at the Emirates Stadium.
JOSE REYES
"I think Reyes is going to stay here forever," Calderon told Sky Sports News. "My idea is to sign a contract for six or seven years.
"It was very difficult to decide what to do because Baptista wanted to leave Real and Reyes wanted to leave Arsenal.
"We did that at the last minute and did that in a way with the loan, with an option to buy. Both clubs can buy the player, paying an amount we've already fixed.
"I'm quite sure Reyes is going to stay here, but I don't know what's going to happen with Baptista. It's something the coach has to decide.
"My intention, which I said in my campaign, is I am not going to interfere with what the coach is going to do. This case depends on what's going to happen at the end of the season."
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ballack On Target For BluesTuesday 12 Sep 2006
Chelsea opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win against Werder Bremen at Stamford Bridge, but had to survive a few scares along the way.
A Michael Essien strike midway through the first half and a 68th-minute Michael Ballack penalty secured maximum points, although it could have been very different had Bremen hitman Miroslav Klose been at his best.
BALLACK AND DROGBA
Jose Mourinho handed a first start to Ashley Cole and also brought in Claude Makelele, with Wayne Bridge and Shaun Wright-Phillips the men to miss out. Joe Cole was named on the bench after recovering from the knee injury he suffered in pre-season.
Werder coach Thomas Schaaf recalled Germany internationals Torsten Frings and Tim Borowski, after resting them for last weekend's embarrassing cup defeat against third division side FK Pirmasens, while Klose played after passing a fitness test.
Chelsea started well and looked to exploit the pace of Andriy Shevchenko and Didier Drogba by knocking long balls over the top of a Werder backline that often strayed dangerously high.
Essien was at the centre of all Chelsea's early attacking play and it was fitting that the midfielder opened the scoring in the 24th minute - although he needed the help of Werder defender Petri Pasanen.
Frank Lampard attempted to waltz through the visiting defence only to lose possession on the edge of the box, but Pasanen inexplicably knocked the ball into Essien's path and the Ghanaian World Cup star coolly slotted the ball home.
The Blues continued to enjoy plenty of possession, but the Bundesliga side were dangerous on the break and Pierre Wome and Klose both wasted decent chances to level before the interval.
The visitors took control after half-time and Klose twice went close, heading just over and then against the bar from right-wing crosses by the hard-working Frings.
Blues skipper John Terry was uncharacteristically rattled and picked up a yellow card for a body check on Ivan Klasnic, and moments later was fortunate not to collect a second for a poor challenge on the same player on the edge of the home box.
The game changed again in the 68th minute when Clemens Fritz needlessly fouled Drogba in the box.
Ballack took over spot-kick duties from Lampard and showed the England midfielder exactly how to do it by smashing the ball into the top corner.
Lampard was inches away from making it three when he hit the inside of the post with a shot from an acute angle, but the near miss mattered little as the fight had drained out of Bremen and they never looked likely to produce a meaningful response.
Afterwards Ballack admitted the Blues had found it tough going.
The Germany captain said: "I'm happy but it was a difficult game for us.
"Bremen were a very good team and it was important we scored the first goal, after that it was a bit easier. The second goal was the game over."
Mourinho was delighted with the result and picked out new boy Ashley Cole for special praise.
"He had a positive game," said Mourinho.
"At the moment, we are playing a system without wingers and he has to do the whole corridor up and down."
Chelsea opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win against Werder Bremen at Stamford Bridge, but had to survive a few scares along the way.
A Michael Essien strike midway through the first half and a 68th-minute Michael Ballack penalty secured maximum points, although it could have been very different had Bremen hitman Miroslav Klose been at his best.
BALLACK AND DROGBA
Jose Mourinho handed a first start to Ashley Cole and also brought in Claude Makelele, with Wayne Bridge and Shaun Wright-Phillips the men to miss out. Joe Cole was named on the bench after recovering from the knee injury he suffered in pre-season.
Werder coach Thomas Schaaf recalled Germany internationals Torsten Frings and Tim Borowski, after resting them for last weekend's embarrassing cup defeat against third division side FK Pirmasens, while Klose played after passing a fitness test.
Chelsea started well and looked to exploit the pace of Andriy Shevchenko and Didier Drogba by knocking long balls over the top of a Werder backline that often strayed dangerously high.
Essien was at the centre of all Chelsea's early attacking play and it was fitting that the midfielder opened the scoring in the 24th minute - although he needed the help of Werder defender Petri Pasanen.
Frank Lampard attempted to waltz through the visiting defence only to lose possession on the edge of the box, but Pasanen inexplicably knocked the ball into Essien's path and the Ghanaian World Cup star coolly slotted the ball home.
The Blues continued to enjoy plenty of possession, but the Bundesliga side were dangerous on the break and Pierre Wome and Klose both wasted decent chances to level before the interval.
The visitors took control after half-time and Klose twice went close, heading just over and then against the bar from right-wing crosses by the hard-working Frings.
Blues skipper John Terry was uncharacteristically rattled and picked up a yellow card for a body check on Ivan Klasnic, and moments later was fortunate not to collect a second for a poor challenge on the same player on the edge of the home box.
The game changed again in the 68th minute when Clemens Fritz needlessly fouled Drogba in the box.
Ballack took over spot-kick duties from Lampard and showed the England midfielder exactly how to do it by smashing the ball into the top corner.
Lampard was inches away from making it three when he hit the inside of the post with a shot from an acute angle, but the near miss mattered little as the fight had drained out of Bremen and they never looked likely to produce a meaningful response.
Afterwards Ballack admitted the Blues had found it tough going.
The Germany captain said: "I'm happy but it was a difficult game for us.
"Bremen were a very good team and it was important we scored the first goal, after that it was a bit easier. The second goal was the game over."
Mourinho was delighted with the result and picked out new boy Ashley Cole for special praise.
"He had a positive game," said Mourinho.
"At the moment, we are playing a system without wingers and he has to do the whole corridor up and down."
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
They got a lotta girls
who know they got it going on
but nothing's ever a comparison to you
Now cant you see that your the only one i really want
and everything i need
is everything you do?
Any girl walk by,dont matter
'cause your looking so much better
Dont ever need to get
caught up in jealousy
She could a super-modelevery magazine...the cover
She'll never, ever mean a thing to me...
chorus
Shes no you...oh, no
You give me more than i could ever want
She's no you
Im satisfied with the one I've got
'cause your all the girl
that i've ever dreamed
She's only a picture on a magazine
Shes no you... shes no you
They got a lot of girls
who dance in all the videos
But i prefer the way you do,
the way you move
You're more than beautiful
andi just wanna let you know
That all i ever need
is what i've got with you
Any girl walk by, dont matter
every time your looking better
i think your perfect
there aint nothing i would change
she could be a super-modelevery magazine... the cover
she'll never, ever take my heart away
repeat chorus
No one's ever gonna get to me
Oh, the way you do
Now baby cant you see
That you're the one... the only one
Who's ever made me feel this way?
Nothings ever coming even close
No one's ever been comparable to you
I dont want nothin i dont gotI dont need nothin but you
I cant get more than youre given me
Dont stop anything you do.
Your all that... all that,
and then someYou know what... just what I need
And no girl, no place and no where
Would mean a thing to me.
repeat chorus
who know they got it going on
but nothing's ever a comparison to you
Now cant you see that your the only one i really want
and everything i need
is everything you do?
Any girl walk by,dont matter
'cause your looking so much better
Dont ever need to get
caught up in jealousy
She could a super-modelevery magazine...the cover
She'll never, ever mean a thing to me...
chorus
Shes no you...oh, no
You give me more than i could ever want
She's no you
Im satisfied with the one I've got
'cause your all the girl
that i've ever dreamed
She's only a picture on a magazine
Shes no you... shes no you
They got a lot of girls
who dance in all the videos
But i prefer the way you do,
the way you move
You're more than beautiful
andi just wanna let you know
That all i ever need
is what i've got with you
Any girl walk by, dont matter
every time your looking better
i think your perfect
there aint nothing i would change
she could be a super-modelevery magazine... the cover
she'll never, ever take my heart away
repeat chorus
No one's ever gonna get to me
Oh, the way you do
Now baby cant you see
That you're the one... the only one
Who's ever made me feel this way?
Nothings ever coming even close
No one's ever been comparable to you
I dont want nothin i dont gotI dont need nothin but you
I cant get more than youre given me
Dont stop anything you do.
Your all that... all that,
and then someYou know what... just what I need
And no girl, no place and no where
Would mean a thing to me.
repeat chorus
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