Reasons to be Cheerful

After a disastrous start to the new season, with a disappointing home loss
to Premiership new boys York City, Derby County are again looking forward
with optimism. The interwing trading period was kind to the East Midlands
club, with 10 new faces arriving, and they immediately made an impact in
securing a win away at Manchester United. Kromkamp was Man of the Match,
although the real star was Pressley, who scored one and set up the other,
winning a penalty in the second half, which was smartly put away by Patrick
Kluivert. Playing away at Old Trafford is never easy, and Manager Graham
Frith was said to be very relieved to get the three points in the bag.
Another reason to be cheerful is the imminent arrival of Jamie Carragher at
Pride Park after a successful scouting trip. This weekend sees the
beginning of the Interwing Cup, and Derby are lining up against group 2
opponents Ipswich Town. They will be hopeful of a successful start to their
campaign, and are glad to be in a group which, at least on paper, looks
easier than last year. However, with less group matches to play, it will be
even more important that they get a win this weekend.

ARSCOTT PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING STARS

Arsenal today paid tribute to his departing star players and wishes them all the best at their new clubs. players such as baggio, shelbe, morison and ibrahimovic left the club today to join there new clubs abroad. a host of new players landed in London to get ready training at the emirates stadium. new signings galas, vanbuyten and mutu looked delighted to be joining arsenal and where said to believe they where at the best possible club in the game.
Arsenal have started the new season in the best possible way with a good win at their new home against man utd. the sqd was looking very depleted and stretched going into the game with only 3 top defenders available for selection but the team pulled through with a very convincing 2-1 win. both goals being scored by departing striker miller who will be playing his football in Spain with celta vigo this season.
so far so good for the gunners but a long season is surly ahead of them with plenty of highs and lows as usual.

Almost Ready

The new season is almost upon us, and Derby County continue their efforts to rebuild their squad after being ravaged by retirements and losing a couple of key players in deals. Derby bid a fond farewell to Zanetti, Ze Roberto, Di Canio and Southgate, all top class players and all retiring from the game. And in dealing, sadly Derby have said goodbye to both
midfield maestros Doni and Sean Gall. All in all, the fans of Derby County are anxious to see how manager Graham Frith will dig them out of this hole.
At this time, Frith was unavailable for comment. An aid would only comment that Frith was extremely busy behind the scenes, making sure that County
would once again be able to challenge for the title and maintain their premiership crown. Watch this space. On another note, Graham Frith was this week voted 'Manager of the Season', for the second time. In a statement, Frith said he was 'privileged and grateful' for the award.

ARSCOTT'S PROMISE TO FANS
Arscott has today come out and promised to give arsenal fans the best season yet and plans to top the success of season 7 by bringing the premiership crown to their new emirates home. Last season was a disappointing season but a 3rd place finish wasn't as bad as what's been documented I the media. poor cup showings made things all the more worse and a defeat in the fa cup to a conference side was the icing on the cake and made people doubt arscotts position at the club

but arscott has made massive strides in the transfer market this close season as he has in many other off seasons and the talent coming in makes arsenal look like a force to be reckoned with. the first game of the campaign looks to be the only stumbling block before players arrive from abroad but players of the highest calibre are available.

So a promise of success and to let the squad settle this season has pleased many a arsenal fan this week but the proof is always in the pudding and arscott needs to put his money where his mouth is starting this Sunday at home to rivals man utd.

ARSENAL READY TO FINISH ON A HIGH

Arsenal manager has come out and told all the clubs fan's that he's ready to get the season finished on a high and get ready for next season. After poor performances in recent weeks arscott had said that a break was just what him and his players needed and hopes to win his final two games and finish 3rd which will be there best ever position since joining the top league 3 seasons ago

The last few weeks have been tough for both arsenal fans and Arscott but after weeks of will he wont he it looks like arsenal will be Arscotts club next season after he's been spotted at various european teams scouting for players during this break.

Arsenals next game is against long time rivals Boro who we don't have the best record against and Everton who can be a tricky team to beat.
if Arsenal can win these last two games it will leave them in 3 place and make confidence high for the coming season where a title shot is expected

Derby County Crowned

Derby County were tonight declared Champions of the Premiership for the
second time in 3 seasons, and the fairy tale continues. Manager Graham
Frith has been in charge of the East Midlands club for 8 seasons, and won a
championship in 6 of those 8, starting with Div.3. The Pride Park faithful
are out in the streets celebrating the title as we speak. However, in
amongst the obvious jubilation amongst the supporters of this small club,
there are whispered questions about how long the fairy tale can continue.
There is hushed talk that next season will mark the beginning of the
downfall. However, for the time being, what Derby have achieved will never
be taken away, and the rise from rags to riches will surely go down as a
PBEMFF legend, to be remembered for a long time to come.

IPSWICH NEWS

Ipswich fans have been running wild in the streets as ipswich draw with villa on the last game of the season which means they are promoted. Ipswich fans are calling there manager Danny Wallace "GOD" and a "genius" they are amazed how he has turned there team of boring players into a class team of players in every posistion. Souza and Pires probably the two best players at Ipswich have said that they are extatic for the club and both cant believe they have finally got out of the bottom league after many seasons there.

Unwarranted Abuse

Jealousy, it seems, is an ugly thing. In the wake of Derby County's success
this season in regaining the Premiership crown, there has been an
unprecedented torrent of abuse aimed at the club and its manager Graham
Frith. On the one hand, the clubs tactics have been described as 'boring'
and 'unadventurous'. On the other hand, the manager has been described as
'cocky', 'arrogant', 'old', and even 'gay'. When interviewed about this
unfortunate turn of events, manager Graham Frith, officially now classed as
a club legend, replied that whilst being disappointed by the attitude of
some fellow managers, it was not surprising, given the unprecedented
success of the small club. At the same time, there has been talk of a move
by the manager to struggling Liverpool, but to this situation, Frith
replied, "I would like to state for the record that I will be here to
manager Derby County next season. We have a crown to defend, and inspite of
all the doubts and accusations being thrown around, I believe that crown
can be successfully defended. I am to prove the doubters wrong, and push
the insults back down the throats of those from whom they came". Fighting
talk indeed.

After all the hype this week surrounding the arrival of star defender Sami
Frith, it was inevitable that his debut would be noteworthy, and so it
proved. Frith, son of current manager Graham Frith, appeared from
non-league football this week, where he had been making quite a name for
himself, and his signing came as a surprise to everyone. However, the news
was greeted with general enthusiasm, and even more so, as fans have been
watching Derby's training sessions, and realising what a prospect they now
have. Frith lined up this week-end along side veteran defender Dominic
Matteo in the centre of defence, and although he looked comfortable on the
surface, the emotion of the moment was obviously too much, and his first
notable piece of action was a yellow card for a 'poor tackle' on M_Flores
of Atlas in the 36th minute. Perhaps a little harsh that one. He almost
made immediate amends, with a thundering volley that pounded against the
bar eight minutes later. However, that preceded his last action, as the
last man, he took out the Atlas attacker straight after the break, and the
referee was left with no choice but to send him off. Fortunately, Derby
were already in front at this stage, with a goal from Patrick Kluivert
early on, and having already brought on young defender Streete for middie
Skacel, they were able to shore up the defence in the absence of Frith, and
hold on for a crucial win. Sadly, Frith will now miss the crunch match
against prem rivals Arsenal next week, but the good news is that Sol
Campbell is back to face his old club.

The last few weeks have seen a hectic pace of change at Pride Park, with
many new faces arriving to take the places of those who have left or
retired. The Pride Park faithful were sad to see class players such as
Doni, Juninho, Pressley and Gall leave, as well as those who retired, such
as DiCanio, Zanetti, Southgate and Ze Roberto. But nerves have been calmed
with an influx of new and younger talent, such as Kromkamp, Fanfan, Pause,
Carlos de Silva, Yamada, Skacel, Nuno Gomes and Guerrero. Derby also
welcome back old friends Nuno Valente and Patrick Vieira, both of whom had
successful stints at the East Midlands club previously. So, 10 new faces,
and one more still on the way. Derby are proud to announce the arrival of
Sami Frith (29 eng 20 10 6 700 700 700) after a successful scouting
trip. He will add some steel at the back. All in all, it has been a
successful Interwing trading period, and Derby still look capable of
challenging for honours this season, after many wrote them off completely.

Chelsea last night unveiled the last of their summer
signings to fans outside Stamford Bridge.

Weeks of speculation had hinted at players but
Southwick had until now refused to confirm names
joining the Division three challengers.

The biggest signing came in the shape of R_Sharpe, a
highly rated midfielder from Bolton who became the
club's biggest signing - eclipsing the previous record
paid for E_Morretti last season.

Also joining from Atlas FC was the Brazilian
J_Grisales, while B_Johansen left for Bayern Munich.

Southwick was delighted with the signings as he spoke
at a press conference this morning.

"We've had to work hard to bring these players in, but
it's all been worth it," said the beaming Chelsea
manager.

"Our midfield now is looking fantastic and there's a
real competition for places there.

"We've lost Silvestre and Johansen but neither player
was a regular feature in the first team. These two
new boys will be, plus they are also very young and
are still years off their peak."

The one concern remaining for Chelsea now is the lack
of a striker, however Southwick wasn't too concerned.

"The wheeling and dealing means we're without funds to
sign the striker we had planned, and I've had to
inform the club today that we can no longer confirm
that deal.

"However our new promoted youth strike grabbed a debut
goal last week and if he can keep that up we may not
be too badly affected."

ARSENAL BACK IN TRAINING

Arsenal players have today returned to their new home for pre-season training. not many of the current sqd have futures at the new emirates stadium so the training session did a have awqard feel to it. top players such as baggio and shelbe half heartedly took part but they didn't seem to be interested. the few new faces such as reddick, Samuel and doni looked to be happy at the new home and exited to be taking part in the exiting transformation going on at arsenal atm.

Arsenals first game of the new season will see a lot of players who are set to leave play for one last time. a big issue with this is the lack of defenders at the club before the foreign window opens. with just 3 established defenders in the team. in midfield however there is a abundance of talent on show. two Italian legends will play along side each other for the first time which will make life very difficult for any team two play against. baggio and doni have been great friends for a long time and will be looking forward to working along side each other all be it for just one game.

all in all the sqd looks very unbalanced and with players not under full term contracts will the perform to give arsenal the start they need to the new season??

DONS LOOK FORWARD TO NEW SEASON

aberdeen were this week preparing for the big kickoff for season 11 at
pittodrie against real life rivals rangers. The division 2 champions are in
good spirits with 3 new faces coming in. Defender M_Pablo joins from
newcastle with last seasons premier striker of the year M_Owen joining in a
stunning move from middlesborough. Midfielder A_Pirlo arrives from porto
after game 1. The squad has been significantly trimmed with most fringe
players being moved on but there is still enough cover for the division 1
push.

H_Kewell Retiring


H_Kewell has spoken out today as he will be playing his last game this saturday against Villa.
He has said he has been honoured to play in this team even thought it was only for a season but he enjoyed every minute of it. He went onto say that he had some scuffles with his team mates but at the end of the day they were all mates. I hope i can go out ontop next weekend and hopefully score the winning goal in Ipswich's Triumph over Villa.
He also said he wants to thank Robert Pires for all the help he gave him and feels he really made him a better player even in his last season at the club.
"My Retirement will let players like Yossi get a regular game at Ipswich Town Football Club and that brings a smile to my face "
Harry then went onto say that he hopes Ipswich all the best in the future

Derby County - End of an Era?

Whilst the celebrations continue around the streets of Derby during this
week after Derby clinched the Premiership title again, the attention is
already turning to next season. The Pride Park faithful are concerned at
who they will be missing next season, and as the list grows of retiring and
leaving players, the anxiety is increasing. Amongst the stars leaving the
East Midlands club are Paulo DiCanio, who has been a great servant over the
years and a major reason for Derby's success, midfield maestros Sean Gall
and ZeRoberto, along with defensive rocks Zanetti and Southgate. All in
all, a veritable who's who of world class players who will inevitably leave
a gap in the Derby side. However, whilst feeling concern, the fans are also
quietly confident that manager Graham Frith will somehow be able to wave
his magic wand and rebuild the club from the ashes again, as he has done on
several occasions before. Either way, this Sunday's final league match at
Southampton will be an emotional one for the Pride Park faithful, as they
joyfully receive the Premiership Trophy, whilst at the same time saying
goodbye to their beloved stars. One thing is for sure - the away fans
section of St.Mary's stadium will be packed to the rafters!

Sad Farewells.

An unexpected turn of events occured this week when midfield maestro Doni
unexpectedly left the club. Doni has been an outstanding star in Derby's
crown this season, as he controlled the midfield and pushed Derby towards
the Premiership title. However, his performances did not go unnoticed, and
within the space of a day, the club received two concrete offers for his
services from rival premiership clubs. In an emergency meeting of the
directors of the East Midlands club, it was decided that the offer from
Arsenal was just too good to refuse, especially bearing in mind that Doni
is soon to retire. In return for Doni, Derby will welcome back old friends
Patrick Vieira and Nuno Valente, both ex-Rams, along with 15 million.
Whilst there were some voices of discontent from a small group of
disgruntled fans outside of Pride Park, on the whole, the fans understand
why the deal was irresistible. Derby are sad to see Doni go, along with
Sean Gall who will be leaving soon for Auxerre, but they are hopeful of
once again mounting a serious campaign to retain the Premiership crown in
Season 11.