Saturday's football gossip

[Scottish Mag 3]

TRANSFER RUMOURS

 

Real Madrid newboy Jose Antonio Reyes says being left out of the Champions League final was what persuaded him he must leave Arsenal. (Daily Mirror)

 

Arsenal's new left back William Gallas will wear Dennis Bergkamp's old number 10 shirt, despite being a defender. (The Sun)

 

Lokomotiv Moscow have told Hearts that striker Gary O'Connor is not for sale. (Daily Record)

 

 

OTHER GOSSIP

 

 

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch could be dropped for the Merseyside derby - with boss Rafael Benitez saying he is tired after his international exertions. (Daily Mirror)

 

The Andorran government could take action against national team coach David Rodrigo after Israel's Yossi Benayoun claimed he made racist comments to him in their midweek international game. (The Times)

 

Hearts' owner Vladimir Romanov admitted he has picked the team in the past - and says he will do so again in the future. (Daily Record)

 

Jonathan Woodgate says it will be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Middlesbrough, having been a season-ticket holder at the club as a youngster. (Daily Mirror)

 

Northern Ireland hat-trick hero David Healy says there is "no way" he wants boss Lawrie Sanchez to quit. (Daily Mirror)

 

Wigan's Arjan de Zeeuw says he wants to play on past the end of the season, despite being 36. (The Sun)

 

Alan Curbishley could be in line for a return to management at Brighton. (Daily Star)

 

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce says it has become "open season" on Ben Thatcher after he was accused of another elbowing incident. (Daily Express)

 

MK Dons have increased security at their training ground after a second break-in in three weeks. (Daily Mail)

 

 

FUNNIES

 

 

Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni has been persuaded by his kit sponsors to model Ryman League side Tooting and Mitcham's new kit for publicity photos. (Daily Mirror)

 

Charlton boss Iain Dowie says he likes arguing with players as it motivates them to play better. (Daily Star)

 

Sheffield United's Danny Webber says he wants to do well against Blackburn because he waited to get Rovers' boss Mark Hughes' autograph when he was a youngster. (Daily Star)

 

Fulham manager Chris Coleman likes to travel to away games on the day whenever possible as he thinks players sleeping in their own beds helps their performance. (Daily Star)

 

New Sunderland manager Roy Keane says the only good luck message he has had so far is from his wife, because she has not seen him since he took over the job. (Daily Express)

 

Keane also wants photos of Sunderland's past glories to be put up at the training ground to make it a less "cold" environment. (The Independent)

 

Portsmouth's Serbian international Dejan Stefanovic says he intends to apply for British nationality in two years' time. (The Independent)

[Sima 0]

Gallas to get 3 surely?

[Holden McGroin 6808]

Gallas to get 3 surely?

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Doesnt want to be seen as a left back i think.