Re: Football First In Europe Summary 1 December 2003

"Benny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote :> A summary of Talksport's Football
First In Europe show, broadcast every
> Monday between 7-10pm.

Does talksport do live broadcasts on the internet?

> Suggestions by host Adrian Durham and the Dutch journalist (Marcel van
> der Kran sp?), that the Euro 2004 draw was 'contrived'.

Nah, it's fine. The play-off draw was what raised a few eyebrows.

> Desailly admits France wanted to avoid Italy and France,

So who does he mean along with Italy?


> World Soccer's Serie A correspondent Paddy Agnew suggests that Inter may
> play better without Vieri.

Does anyone want Vieri any more? He'd fit in well at Arsenal IMO. I still
think he has 2-3 good years left with him. A true center forward paired with
Henry woudl be nice. Wherever he goes though, he'll have to take a pay-cut.
OR he'll find himself in Rivaldo's situation.

> Real Madrid linked with summer moves for either Henry or Owen.
> Florentino Perez says their next big star will come from England.

Real's policy is to go for the then available most visible player. So which
of Ronaldo or Raul are they shipping out if they're going for Henry/Owen?

> Rivaldo has been contacted by Spurs and Boro.

Damn, even Houillier doesn't want him.

> Hargreaves linked to Newcastle. Why, aren't two slow midfielders enough?
> (Speed and Viana).

Hargreaves would be a good choice for Newcastle's defensive midfield
position given who is available.

> Pundits laugh off rumours linking Ballack

One of the more dissapointing players this season. Is he injured?