Sunday 26 August 2007

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Results for 25th and 26th

Arsenal 1 - Man City 0

Arsenal brought an end to Man City luck streak. Kaspa Schmeichel put on another stunning performance like father, like son alas he couldn't keep out Fabregas on 80th min . Attendance: 60,114

Aston Villa 2 - Fulham 1

Villa had their first win of the season at home. It was Fulham who opened up the action with a goal in 6 mins from Dempsey holding the lead till half time. Second half saw Villa fight back with brilliant drive that deflected off Zat Knight to earn him an own goal in Fulham's favour. Maloney then sealed the deal for Villa in the last minutes with the winner . Attendance: 36,638

Bolton 3 - Reading 0

Little Sam was eager to get started this season and off the bottom. Although its early day's no one like to be at the bottom after 3 games. And what a way to do it. Reading managed to keep up a good fight until Gary Speed put away the 1st goal in 32mins. Anelka then stuck no.2 away making it look nice and easy very much like Henry. Convey made an appearance after a long time injured although this really had no effect as Bolton where just to strong. Braaten was subbed at 75 min and put away the 3rd for Bolton on 90mins, a well deserved win for Bolton.Attendance; 20,023

Chelsea 1 - Portsmouth 0

Chelsea are getting going with another win. Frank Lampard's having a good week as well. A goal against Germany in the mid week friendly and then the winner at Fratton Park after 31 mins. Portsmouth put up a good fight a David James saved a cracking drive from Drogaba later in the game. Attendance: 41,501

Derby 1- Birmingham 2

Steve Bruce was a smiles as The Blues took the win at Pride Park. Birmingham's first win of the season, with both Birmingham goals from Jerome (1 min, 63 min) . Derby managed a goal on 53min from Oakley, Derby now on bottom with 1 point , Attendance :31,117

Everton 1 - Blackburn 1

The game Started with a tribute to Rhys Jones with all of Goodison and the family of the child who was shot earlier this week in a brutal shooting.
Santa Cruz had another good goal and has had a good start with Blackburn, scoring after `5 mins. Mcfadden the equalised at 78th min. Attendance: 33,850

Sunderland 0 - Liverpool 2

Sunderland where host to Liverpool for the match from the Stadium of Light. It too Liverpool 37 mins to score and it was the opener for the game from Sissoko, this wasnt any old goal but the 7000th league goal for Liverpool, one for the record books. Voronin then put away the winner at 87th minute. It wasnt from lack of effort from Sunderland as it was very even matched but Liverpool took the chances and walked away with 3 points. Still not to bad from Sunderland, 4 games 4 point alot of clubs would be pleased with that. Attendance 45,645

West Ham 1 - Wigan 1

Although West Ham had the better possession and shots on goal they could get that break in the first half neither team could. Scharner scored for Wigan on 78th min shortly followed by Lee Bowyer's equaliser on 81st minute. Attendance: 33,793

Middlesbrough 2 - Newcastle 2

Alot of action end to end N'Zogbia opened up for Newcastle after 22 mins cracking curling shot. Mido answered back only minutes later on 28mins for Boro. It wasnt until far into second half did a goal, Viduka with a low shot putting Newcastle in front at 77 mins. Arca then scored with a volley on 80 mins. Attendance 28,875

Man Utd 1 - Tottenham 0

With Utd looking for their first win and Martin Jol looking to keep his reputation in tact a good game was played. Robbie Keane's early attempt on goal just hitting the top of the cross bar almost gave Spurs the lead within the first minute. Both teams gave it their all but went in at half time goal less. Second half saw Spurs go like the clapper's with Berbatov shot being blocked in the penatly area by Wes brown with his arm, no penalty given, but replays dont lie, very bad luck to Spurs. Nani hit the winner in at 68 mins from 25 yds out a cracker. Attendance 75,696

Sunday 19 August 2007

18th and 19th fixtures

Saturday 18th

Birmingham - West Ham

This game marked the return of West Ham Skipper Matthew Upson since his exit from the club in January, he was booed on his every touch of the ball. Noble put West Ham ahead after a penalty on 70 mins . 6 booking all in a poor match. Attendance 24,961
result Birmingham 0 - West Ham 1

Fulham - Middlesbrough

A lively game. McBride opened up for Fulham on 16 mins but his left knee gave way and resulting in McBride being stretchered off and being taken to hospital, then later being g diagnosed with a dislocated knee. Mido then brought Boro level at 55 mins Catermole then put the winner away on 88th min. Healy was denied an eqauliser as Schwarza failed to keep the ball from crossing the line , replays clearly show the ball crossing. There is now a fresh appeal for the new goal line technology already being trial at Reading academy to be brought in. Attendance 20,948
Result. Fulham 1 - Middlesbrough 2

Newcastle - Aston Villa

Sam Allardyce had his winning run brought to and end as his side was held to a draw by a strong Aston Villa. Villa's continued to frustrate Newcastle but both side where not giving way, a good game. Attendance 51,049
Result. Newcastle 0 - Aston Villa 0

Portsmouth - Bolton

Sammy lee though his luck was changing when Anelka put them ahead after 12 mins, Kanu answered for Portsmouth 4 mins later. Utake put Portsmouth ahead after 30 mins then Taylor scored after a penalty on 88th min . Attendance. 17,108
Result. Portsmouth 2 - Bolton 1

Reading - Everton

Reading put on a brilliant performance against Everton. Reading should have won a penalty as Shane Long's shot hit a 1st Everton p[layers arm but then Lescott thane made contact, ref didn't give it. Hunt put Reading ahead before half time on 44 mins. Reading where lucky to hold on to their after win when Everton made a huge attempt at the dying minutes which sent Hahnemann into a series of saves but it was lady luck that did the saving as the 1 shot hit the top left corner then down for another shot from Everton which hit the bottom left post. Attendance. 22,813
Result. Reading 1 - Everton 0

Tottenham - Derby

Words must have been said to Martin Jol this week. Tottenham put the foot to the floor with Malbranque scoring after 2 mins. He then scored again only 4 mins later. Jenus then took them up to 3 after 14 mins. Bent finished off with their 4th on 80 mins all one way traffic and well deserved to Spurs, Derby just couldnt find their feet. Attendance 35,600
Result. Tottenham 4 - Derby 0

Wigan - Sunderland

Roy Keane watched his side take their 1st defeat this season as Wigan really put the pressure on. hesky opened up after 19 mins. Second half saw 2 penalty with Landzaat on 62 mins then only 7 mins later it was Sibiersky on 69th min with another penalty. Attendance. 18,639.
Result. Wigan 3 - Sunderland 0

Sunday 19th

Man City - Man Utd

A big Derby game and a lot of entertainment. Man Utd without Rooney and Ronlado where clearly a weaker side. Ferdanand through is teddy in the corner a few times. It was Giovanni's shot that put Man City in front after 31 mins. Utd just could replace the magic of rooney and Ronaldo and even in the dying minutes Tevez missed a good chance as Giggs delivered a good corner Tevez couldn't put a good touch on it. Kasper Schmeichel put another brilliant performance as his dad looked on, the lad has a lot to live up to. Attendance 44,955
Result. Man City 1 - Man Utd 0

Liverpool - Chelsea

Another big game saw action today. It really was a battle. It took Torres 16 mins to beat Cech and put Liverpool ahead. The game 9 booking's , more booking than goals always looks rubish. Lampard then put them all sqaure after scoring on a penalty on 62 mins. Attendance. 43,924
Result. Liverpool 1 - Chelsea 1

Blackburn - Arsenal

It was Van Persie that brought the first bit of action with a goal after 18 mins. Blackburn came back with a belting goal after 72 mins from David Dunn from 25 yards . The game had nine bookings in all and saw Nelsen being sent off after an offence in the 84th minute. Attendance. 24,917
Result. Blackburn 1 - Arsenal 1

Wednesday 15 August 2007

Wed 18th

Reading - Chelsea

A scrappy first half saw more booking than goals always a let down. Duberry came off and replaced by Bikey who put Reading in front on 29th min. Lampard brought Chelsea level not long into second half, shortly followed by a goal from Drogba assisted from Kalou putting Chelsea ahead. Reading cant be held for not trying but things didn't get any easier as Cisse got his second yellow and off Reading going down to 10 men again, lots of action. Ref Mike Dean a bit trigger happy with the card stonight as he dished out 10 bookings, this always ruins a game.
Attendance : 24,031
Final score
Reading 1 - Chelsea 2


Birmingham - Sunderland
A good 1st half seeing Birmingham go ahead after 27 mins by a goal from Paul McShane, although a deflection and the work had really been done by Kelly's header from Larsson's free kick . Six mins later nearly saw Sunderland go level as Ross Wallace took a corner which was punched away by Doyle to keep Birmingham ahead. 74th mi saw Chopra score for Sunderland. Gary O'Connor then put Birmingham in fron again on 81st min. 89 min foul against Muamba for handball, free kick taken by Wallace , Doyle parried leaving Stern John to score. Attendance :24,898
Final score
Birmingham 2 - Sunderland 2


Wigan - Middlesbrough
A very boring 1st half, odd flicker of excitement as Tuncay Sanli fouling Kilbane giving Wigan a free kick which didn't do anything. Sibierski put some life into the game on 54 min
Attendance: 14,002
Final score
Wigan 1 - Middlesbrough 0


Fulham - Bolton

Hieder Helguson opened for Bolton on 11 mins to put them in front. Next was New signing David Healy on 21mins to bring Fulham level. El Hadji Diouf was booked 24mins into play giving Fulham a free kick which came of nothing and cleared By Cid. We only had to wait another minute and it was Alexey Smertin scoring for Fulham drilled bottom left. Another sorry game for Bolton. Attendance:21,102
Final Score
Fulham 2 - Bolton 1


Man City - Derby

City put themselves in front with an excellent one two with Johnson and Elano with Johnson putting away with the out side right foot. Incidentally this is the first home goal for 227 day at Man City. 44 min saw Petrov booked for a foul on Fagen, giving a free kick for Derby cleared safely by Dieter Hamann. 65 min saw Dieter Hamann get booked for a foul on Tyrone mears , free kick taken by Matt Oakley saved by Schmeichel. City went on to continue their 100% winning way's. Attendance: 43,620
Final score
Man City 1 - Derby 0


Portsmouth - Man Utd

Man Utd played 2 new faces Nani and Tevez. Scholes opened for Utd on 14mins. It wasnt until secnd half that benjani brought Portsmouth level with a cracking 18 yard header. A foul by Sulley Muntari on carrick earned him a red card on 82 min, 84th min Ronaldo got a red for violent conduct on Sean Davis and probably a 3 match ban, The champions held again to a draw and have had Rooney injured and now Ronaldo sent off , Portsmouth on the other hand had a very good game. Attendance: 20,510
Final score: Portsmouth 1 - Man Utd 1

Tuesday 14th

Tottenham - Everton

Tottenham where host to Everton for this game. Everton started with a real strength in play and didnt fade out they kept the mommentum through out. The first goal came only 3 mins after Lescott put Everton ahead. Gardener put Spurs level with an excellent header oon 26 mins. Osman put Everton in front with a goal on 37mins shortly followed by a free kick which deflected off Didier Zokora to go past Robinson to make it goal no. 3 by half time. Spurs where booed off the pitch at half time. Martin Jol took Bent off to make way for Defoe, a bit more enthusiasm but Spurs just couldnt get it together. they really are in tatters without Ledley King.
Attendance: 35,716
Result: Tottenham 1 - Everton 3

Saturday 11 August 2007

Sat 11th / Sun 12th

A quick low down on the weekends games.

Sunderland - Tottenham

Sunderland put a good performance on their first game back in the top flight. Robbie Keane was put under pressure by a tight Sundreland defence. Sunderland took advantage of a weak Tottenham defence to clinch a goal in the 90'th minute with cracking goal from Chopra. Attendance: 43,967
Final Score. Sunderland 1 - Tottenham 0

West Ham - Man City

West Ham looked a bit shaky fluffed a couple of good chances in the first half, but it was Man City who open up the scoring with a great goal from Bianchi (18 mins) . Kasper Schmeichel stood tall against West in his first start with his dad looking on. Zamora looked tired in the 2nd half and West Ham had lost their steam Man City then sunk an 87th min goal from Giovanni. Attendance 34,921.
Final score: West Ham 0 - Man City 2

Bolton - Newcastle

big Sam made his return to the Reebok with his all new improved Newcastle squad. There was a huge difference in play from Newcastle, keeping a good formation, creating chances. Charles N'Zogbia opened it up for Newcastle after 11 mins. Obafemi Martins then put a stunning overhead kick away a real classy shot.Gary Speed had a shot denied off the line by Newcastle. Martins then scored another on the 27th min a slightly deflected shot but none the less it went in.Second half saw Anelka make a fantastic run to put one away for Bolton on the 50th min.
Attendance: 25,414
Final score Bolton 1 - Newcastle 3

Aston Villa - Liverpool

Villa had a very good chance from Gardener in the opening minutes but then it seemed to all go Liverpool's way as Villa went flat. You couldn't keep Torres down he was full of life. He didn't sore but the efforts didn't go wasted as we saw one of his attempts on goal turn into an own goal against Laursen after 31 mins. Second half saw Gardener forcing an excellent save from Reina, then Gardener blocking a full on shot from Steven Gerrard. Carragher gave away a penalty to Villa for handball With Barry putting away for Villa on the 85th minute. we then saw a dodgy free kick given against Petrov to Liverpool, Gerrard used this in spectacular fashion scoring a cracking free kick. Attendance 42,640

Final score Aston Villa 1 - Liverpool 2

Derby - Portsmouth

Oakley got thing moving at Pride park ofter 5 mins for Derby. Mwaruwari then made it even on 27th min for Portsmouth with a low shot on target.Second half saw Craig Fagan beat the offside trap to have a good go but nothing came of it. Jon Utaka then put Portsmouth ahead in the 83rd min shortly followed by a brilliant header from Todd at the far post bring all square again. Attendance 32,176

Final score Derby 2 - Portsmouth 2

Middlesbrough - Blackburn

Downing opened the scoring for Boro on 31 mins with a free kick through the wall making Brad Freidel mad. Benni McCarthy collapsed in the second half being stretchered off with an oxygen mask. Santa Cruz came on as sub scoring with a header in the 63rd min and Derbyshire another sub finished with a the winner on the 79th min.
Attendance 25,058
Final Score Middlesbrough 1 - Blackburn 2

Everton - Wigan

Osman put away a header for Everton on the 26th min . the next action wasnt until 75th min after Andy Johnson fed a good ball through to Victor Anichebe for the second goal , Wigan then answered back 5 mins later with a goal from Sibierski.
Attendance 39,220
Final score Everton 2 - Wigan 1


Arsenal - Fulham

Action started early as Lehmann man a mistake which Healy used to put away the first goal in 1 min on his debut for Fulham . Fulham using 5 new faces in their line up. The next goal's we didnt see until a penalty put away by Van Persie on the 84th min. Hleb put the icing on the cake in the 90th minute with a low drive.
Final Score Arsenal 2 - Fulham 1


Chelsea - Birmingham

Birmingham traveled to Stamford Bridge for their 1st game. After 14 mins Forssel opened up after steering a header in. 3 mins later Pizzaro put Chelsea level with his 1st goal on his debut . Malouda was next to score on 30 mins another debut goal. Kapo put a cracking shot away for Birmingham on 35th min bringing it to 2 - 2.
Second half saw Wright - Phillips hit the side netting. Only 2 min later Essien put the winner away. Wright - Phillips was by far the strongest player in my opinion.
Attendance: 41,590
Final Score. Chelsea 3 - Birmingham 2

Man Utd - Reading
The Royals traveled to Old Trafford for their 1st game. Sir Alex didnt start any of his new signings. Reading looking like the under dog put on a stunning performance and once again gave the champions a run for their money. De La Cruz and Dubery made life hard for Man utd. Reading worked hard to keep a clean sheet with some stunning saves from Hahnemann (man of the match). Wayne Rooney picked up an injury in the 1st half and was subbed to make way for Nani. Dave Kitson was on the pitch for about 40 sec and got sent off for a late tackle on Evra a rash decision from Mr Styles.
Attendance: 75,655
Final score: Man utd 0 - Reading 0

Wednesday 8 August 2007

A thankyou to all.

A huge thankyou to those who have visted so far. Teddyfootball is now a recognised name on Google on the world wide web, that's good going for a dog.

Wednesday 1 August 2007

1st Aug

James Beatie is looking good to join Sheffield Utd. You don't see many moves from top flight into the championship and this one is a surprise. The 29 year old England player could signing by the end of the week if all goes well with the £4m deal from Sheffield Utd.
Everton are awaiting word back from a Medical consultant about Tim Cahill's Metatarsal. This could be a recurrence of when he broke his foot in March when Everton played at Brammell Lane.
Fulham are targeting Reading player Seol Ki Hyeon and Newcastle player Charles N'Zogbia . Seol had only signed as the Royal's prepared to enter the Premiership for their first time and has had a fair season at Reading. He had stated he wanted more 1st team play but rotation may have been the key to Reading's Success last season. N'Zogbia had fallen out with Newcastle when he wasnt picked for the last game against Watford.