Updates- Degen wasn't in the match squad for Stuttgart's 2-1 loss to Sotis' old club Eintracht Frankfurt. With defender Delpierre receiving a straight red, I'd expect him to be named in next next week's fixture.
- Aquilani started and played 80 minutes of a 0-0 draw with Rafa's Inter. He played well and was again replaced by former Red Momo Sissoko. The match did finish scoreless.
- Nabil El Zhar came on the in 69th minute in PAOK's 1-0 loss to Aris Thessaloniki. Incidentally, this is the 2nd or 3rd week in a row PAOK have finished the game a man down.
- Daniel Ayala played a full 90 in Hull's 0-0 draw with Coventry and earned himself another yellow card.
- Peter Gulacsi played a full 90 in Tranmere's 1-1 draw with current League One leaders, Brighton and Hove Albion. Tranmere are currently in 21st, so here's hoping his exceptional performance (because I didn't watch the game) contributed to them getting a point and not Brighton and Hove Albion's poor performance.
- Emiliano Insua played a full 90 in Galatasaray's shock loss to recently promoted surprise package, Karabükspor who are now 6th. Galatasaray have sold a number of players recently and are feeling the after effects, they are currently sitting 7th on the table after this weekend (only mentioned that to pretty much kill the hopes of Arda Turan coming, not happening any time soon with things the way they are).
- Shot-stopper Deale Chamberlaine has moved to Leeds United on a 1 month emergency loan. With first choice keeper Kasper Schmeichel out and 2nd string Shane Higgs injuring himself in a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town, Chamberlaine will call Leeds home for the next month. Unsure if he'll be preferred as first choice or simply playing backup, we'll find out in a few weeks.
Worth noting seeing as the transfer board is hiding:Some academy players in and out-
- Marcus Giglio, who was similar to Glen Johnson in the sense he could be used at either LB or LM depending on the system, has moved permanently to The New Saints, where the best goalkeeper in the world made his debut for us 4 or 5 odd years ago.
http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/giglio_signs_for_tns_554568/index.shtml- Once promising defensive midfielder Sean Highdale has been released by the club following a horror run with long-term injuries which failed to see him progress at the hoped level. Wish him all the best after the traumatic experiences he's had of late.
- Youngster Adam Pepper (MC/AMC), has been signed by Aberyswyth Town on a permanent basis. I find this a really strange signing for such a once lauded prospect.
http://www.welsh-premier.com/index.php/headline-news/2646-pepper-adds-spice-to-aberystwyth-midfield (awesome headline)
- Liverpool fan and versatile attacker Aaron King who was signed last year on a 2 year scholarship deal has been released by the club after a string of injuries which hampered his development and process.
Currently on trial with MK Dons btw:
http://www.mkdons.com/page/AcademyNewsDetails/0,,10420~2108588,00.html- Goncalo Ribeiro, teenage Portuguese striker was poached from Belenenses FC's academy. A little clip of him in action scoring 2 goals in the game against Sporting Lisbon's youth last season:
Gonçalo Ribeiro vs SCP 2008/09 for what little it's worth.
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.academia-de-talentos.com/artigo/2010/9/8/novo-livertuga&prev=/search%3Fq%3DGoncalo%2BRibeiro%2Bliverpool%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dopera%26hs%3Dnlz%26rls%3Den%26prmd%3Do&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhig0mOHaubm8hZKJT5AQpTZhVl-XQ (yes, it's google translated but you get the point
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- Also, LB and Irish U16 player of the year Robert Maloney has gone to Fulham permanently.
Probably a few I've missed/been late with (both IN and OUT), I'm sure you understand it's very hard to keep track of the young guns. If they've received awards/accolades or have high hopes expected of them (but as we all know, that can frequently amount to nothing far too often - very rarely do you see players from the lower ranks break into the first team, so a couple of squad players and a first teamer every few years isn't bad by any means). I TRY and keep track of them somewhat to 'monitor' their progress.
