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"It is believed the tempting overture came in the opening months of the AFL season." Then the offer was made months ago. The AFL season started in the middle of March.

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Ryan McLaughlin was recently signed fom Glenavon. U17S ALL SET FOR ELITE STAGE GAMES

Thought at first Bayo was the Portuguese lad Iaia Embarlo signed from Oldham in August. But I suppose he is born in 1996.

That's correct. The proposal was on the agenda last year but was never approved by UEFA. Still a possibility for smaller teams to reach Europe.

In Europa League: Man City (FA Cup winner), Birmingham (Carling Cup winner), 6th place in Premier League.

Just if the FA Cup winner already has qualified for the CHAMPIONS LEAGE, not if the winner has qualified for Europa League.

England four teams in Europe League then: Liverpool (titleholder), Chelsea/Spurs/City (5th), Birmingham (Carling Cup), Bolton/Stoke (FA Cup)

Strange statements. Nearly the same about Mascherano and Pellegrini. Could it be a mix up in the press? Piccioli about a possible move for Mascherano to Inter: We are evaluating the move hard and in the next few days we will have a new meeting to better establish the details of this transfer deal." Piccioli about Pellegrini: "We are evaluating the operation and will soon have a new meeting to better define the final details of the contract."

Why don't UEFA cancel both legs and put on a one-off game on neutral ground in France next week? Could do the same with Wolfsburg v Fulham tie.

As far as I see the articles are more or less identical to what Chris Bascombe wrote last weekend.

Here's the story about Solano which gives precedence. Newcastle United | nufc.co.uk | News | Latest News | Latest News | <FONT color=red><STRONG>Exclusive</STRONG></FONT> Solano Suspension Boost I guess liverpoolfc.tv wrote a story about Crouch without knowing the rules.

Telegraph Sport can disclose that the club’s financial results for the year to July 2008 will show a 50% increase in profit before tax and depreciation at £37m, up from £25m in 2006-07 and turnover of £159.1m, a club record. Liverpool Echo: The club’s annual accounts will reveal a pre-tax profit of £10.2m for the year to July 31, 2008, an improvement on the previous year’s loss of £21.7m. Seems to be some differences in the numbers used in these two articles.

No bid for Lavezzi!! Pierpaolo Marino: Napoli Not Interested In Liverpool Bids For Lavezzi Napoli have responded to claims their star striker was heading for the exit door... 30 May 2009 09:33:53 Napoli sporting director Pierpaolo Marino insists he has have never received an offer from Liverpool for Lavezzi, and he has no intention of selling the hitman. The Argentinean has been hotly tipped to make the move to the Premier League this summer and, according to reports, Liverpool are keen to land him. Lavezzi's agent Alejandro Mazzoni claimed his client could be leaving the San Paolo for Anfield, but Marino has other ideas, contrary to opinions which have been expressed so far. "I have never received offers from Liverpool, and we are not interested in receiving any," Marino told Il Corriere Dello Sport. "I know the rules of the game, and I will not fall into the trap of commenting on something which doesn't exist. "We have never thought about parting company with Lavezzi or [Marek] Hamsik." Reports suggested Liverpool had made a bid for Lavezzi, only to have it turned down, but Marino's words imply that the Italian side have not been tempted by the Reds. Lavezzi's Napoli future seems safe for now, but the speculation is likely to continue

I don't expect any confirmation from the club before we get the line-up for the Madrid game. I'm sure Rafa wants to keep quiet about this as long as possible untill KO.