Scotland: McGregor set to miss out
Craig Levein admits it will take a "miraculous" recovery from Allan McGregor for him to consider the goalkeeper for Scotland's opening two World Cup qualifiers.McGregor is Levein's first-choice goalkeeper, but he suffered a groin injury in the country's recent friendly win over Australia. It had been hoped the Besiktas stopper would make a recovery in time for Scotland's opening two qualifiers against Serbia and Macedonia on September 8 and 11, but that now appears highly unlikely."One of (David) Marshall or (Matt) Gilks will play in the opening two games unless Allan makes a miraculous recovery," said Levein, who was speaking at the Vauxhall Road to Brazil 2014 media conference in London."I spoke to Allan this morning. There has been some improvement in his condition. If you asked me last week whether he would have been involved, I would have said yes, but now I am unsure."Levein insists he will not call up former number one Craig Gordon until he finds a new club.Gordon was released by Sunderland this summer after an injury-plagued spell at the Stadium of Light, but he has been assured that he will feature in Levein's plans once he finds himself a new club."I think it would be very difficult for him to come in and play without having a club, but once he gets himself a club and gets back in training and gets some game time under his belt then he will be in the squad," Levein added."He has had a little niggle that he is trying to recover from. He is now looking for a club."I expect, maybe come October, for the second round of games, there is a possibility (he will get called up)." Source: PA
2012-08-25 08:17:00
Liverpool: Liverpool snap up Sahin from Real
Liverpool have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Real Madrid playmaker Nuri Sahin on a season-long loan deal.The Reds saw off competition from Arsenal for the Turkey international, who helped Madrid win the Primera Division title last season.A statement on www.liverpoolfc.com read: "The 23-year-old will now undergo a medical on Merseyside."Sahin will be the fourth new arrival at Anfield following Joe Allen, Fabio Borini and Oussama Assaidi.The midfielder joined Madrid last summer after catching the eye during a successful spell with Borussia Dortmund, with whom he won the Bundesliga title in 2010/11.Sahin has also won 31 caps with Turkey, scoring his first national goal aged just 17 against Germany in 2005. Source: PA
2012-08-25 09:47:00
The Sweeper: Real Madrid star Kaka offered to Chelsea, Manchester United & Tottenham
Goal.com reveals the ins and outs of the Brazilain playmaker's transfer situation, while Fulham attempted to hijack West Ham's move for Matt Jarvis
Kaká
2012-08-25 10:35:00
Liverpool confirm Sahin loan agreement
The 23-year-old Turkish international midfielder will join Brendan Rodgers' side on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid, subject to passing a medical
Brendan Rodgers
2012-08-25 11:10:00
Gophers footballs MarQueis Gray A dad. A senior. Im all grown up...
Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray and his fiancee, Alley Behr, pose with their 9-month-old twins MarZell, left, and MarShawn, and Behr's daughter Tessa, 13. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi) ...
2012-08-25 05:42:00
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Van Nuys comes up short in triple OT
After stopping Van Nuys at the 3-yard line on a Wildcat formation play in the third overtime, Lincoln's Joaquin Orozco caught a 10-yard pass from Gilbert Soto on the ensuing series to lift the ...
2012-08-25 06:48:53
Parents organize prayer at Harrison Central football game
A group of Gulfport parents decided to exercise their right to pray at Friday night's Harrison Central football game. "It's just time for Christians to take a stand," Patricia ...
2012-08-25 08:18:19
Egyptian Football A Litmus Test of Morsi’s Control
Egyptian security authorities, reluctant to lift a seven-month old ban on professional soccer, are considering testing the waters by allowing a limited number of fans to attend a closed door African ...
2012-08-25 08:48:46
Howard would cry if Baines left
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard says he would "probably cry" if the Toffees sold left-back Leighton Baines. England defender Baines was linked with a move ...
2012-08-25 08:50:45
Bristol City v Cardiff
Former West Ham striker Sam Baldock could make his Robins debut after being introduced to the fans in midweek. Ryan Taylor is probably likelier than Jon Stead to move aside for Baldock, although ...