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Does Newcastle ever get on Fox Soccer Channel or GOLTV? Chelsea always seems to be on those channels.
 

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Black Cats land Richardson
By Lewis Rutledge - Created on 16 Jul 2007

Sunderland have snapped up Kieran Richardson from Manchester United.

A fee has not been disclosed for the versatile midfielder but it is believed to be in the region of £5.5million.

Manchester City were also linked with Richardson but Black Cats boss Roy Keane has won the race for his signature after striking a deal with his former club.

Richardson has signed a four-year deal and is relishing the prospect of playing at The Stadium of Light.

"It's an exciting move for me," the 22-year-old told Sunderland's official website.

"I know all about Roy Keane and I'm looking forward to playing for his team.

"Sunderland are a big club and it's a massive move for me."

Keane added: "I'm delighted that we've been able to bring Kieran to Sunderland.

"He's ready for a fresh challenge and hopefully Sunderland will provide that for him."

Richardson is Keane's fourth summer signing following Greg Halford, Russell Anderson and Michael Chopra.

He could make his debut in Wednesday's friendly against Darlington.

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Trio confirm police raids
By Graeme Bailey - Created on 16 Jul 2007

Newcastle, Portsmouth and Rangers have confirmed they were visited by Police on Monday.

City of London Police instigated raids on three football clubs as they investigated corruption in football.

Northumbria Police were first to reveal that Newcastle were one of the clubs, but the Magpies have been quick to deny that they are under investigation - despite being visited by police.

"Newcastle United can confirm that it was visited this morning by the City of London Police," read a Newcastle statement.

"The club itself is not the subject of the investigation.

"If the investigation by the City of London Police, or the ongoing internal review of operations by the club's new owners, show that the club has been the victim of any criminal activity, the club will take appropriate action."

Rangers and Portsmouth both confirmed they were also helping the Police with their enquiries.

"We can confirm that the police arrived at about 10am this morning [Monday]," said Pompey's director of communications Gary Double.

"We have co-operated fully with their search and will not be commenting further."

A Rangers spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club was asked to co-operate with the police investigation and have done so, extending every co-operation.

"We have been requested by police not to comment further while the investigation continues."
 

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Don't go for Liverpool, I can't stand Liverpool fans. If you have to pick a Premiership one (REAL football is in League one with Leeds! Well, at least until we come back up) go for Arsenal.

Ugh, don't go for the big ones just to go for a winning team. This is not me trying to sell Newcastle again--despite being underdogs, we are a big club--but go for an underdog. Sure, it'll be tough for your team to achieve glory on the pitch, but it's not bandwagoning.
 

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Black Cats land Richardson
By Lewis Rutledge - Created on 16 Jul 2007

Sunderland have snapped up Kieran Richardson from Manchester United.

A fee has not been disclosed for the versatile midfielder but it is believed to be in the region of £5.5million.

Manchester City were also linked with Richardson but Black Cats boss Roy Keane has won the race for his signature after striking a deal with his former club.

Richardson has signed a four-year deal and is relishing the prospect of playing at The Stadium of Light.

"It's an exciting move for me," the 22-year-old told Sunderland's official website.

"I know all about Roy Keane and I'm looking forward to playing for his team.

"Sunderland are a big club and it's a massive move for me."

Keane added: "I'm delighted that we've been able to bring Kieran to Sunderland.

"He's ready for a fresh challenge and hopefully Sunderland will provide that for him."

Richardson is Keane's fourth summer signing following Greg Halford, Russell Anderson and Michael Chopra.

He could make his debut in Wednesday's friendly against Darlington.

:thumbup:

Big signing for you guys. The first signing I would actually be jealous of. Nice move :thumbup:
 

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Trio confirm police raids
By Graeme Bailey - Created on 16 Jul 2007

Newcastle, Portsmouth and Rangers have confirmed they were visited by Police on Monday.

City of London Police instigated raids on three football clubs as they investigated corruption in football.

Northumbria Police were first to reveal that Newcastle were one of the clubs, but the Magpies have been quick to deny that they are under investigation - despite being visited by police.

"Newcastle United can confirm that it was visited this morning by the City of London Police," read a Newcastle statement.

"The club itself is not the subject of the investigation.

"If the investigation by the City of London Police, or the ongoing internal review of operations by the club's new owners, show that the club has been the victim of any criminal activity, the club will take appropriate action."

Rangers and Portsmouth both confirmed they were also helping the Police with their enquiries.

"We can confirm that the police arrived at about 10am this morning [Monday]," said Pompey's director of communications Gary Double.

"We have co-operated fully with their search and will not be commenting further."

A Rangers spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club was asked to co-operate with the police investigation and have done so, extending every co-operation.

"We have been requested by police not to comment further while the investigation continues."


Not sure what it's all about. Eh, nothing to be done about it by a fan, though. Skunks? Hmmm..strangely, you guys are black cats, and you stink...hmm... ;)

Just taking the mickey out of ya, mate.
 

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well i must say i never really followed sunderland until i came across this thread... I'm a Man U fan.. yes, yes i know.. sorry...

but i will definitely keep an eye on the Black cats! hopefully keane keeps the boys up until he leaves to go take over fergie:)
 

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Does Newcastle ever get on Fox Soccer Channel or GOLTV? Chelsea always seems to be on those channels.

I think over the course of a season, all clubs get about the same amount of exposure on FSC. I remember seeing Watford and Sheffield Utd and Wigan more times than I wanted to. West Ham seemed to be on FSC more frequently than other clubs, though. Although I'm sure that FSC would like to show the big 4 more often, Setanta gets the "prime" Saturday game and sometimes the better Sunday game, too.

GolTV doesn't have the EPL, they have the Spanish league.
 

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http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12673

and another one in - Dickson Etuhu for £1.5 million :) more of a squad player here but brings the competition for places needed to be a good prem lge side.

Thats Halford for 2.5, Anderson for 1.0, Chopra for 5.0, Richardson for 5.5 and Etuhu for 1.5 so far with more come it looks things are hotting up before the seaosn starts :thumbup:
 

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I think over the course of a season, all clubs get about the same amount of exposure on FSC. I remember seeing Watford and Sheffield Utd and Wigan more times than I wanted to. West Ham seemed to be on FSC more frequently than other clubs, though. Although I'm sure that FSC would like to show the big 4 more often, Setanta gets the "prime" Saturday game and sometimes the better Sunday game, too.

GolTV doesn't have the EPL, they have the Spanish league.
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http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12673

and another one in - Dickson Etuhu for £1.5 million :) more of a squad player here but brings the competition for places needed to be a good prem lge side.

Thats Halford for 2.5, Anderson for 1.0, Chopra for 5.0, Richardson for 5.5 and Etuhu for 1.5 so far with more come it looks things are hotting up before the seaosn starts :thumbup:

I have to say I feel much better about the upcoming season after the Chopra, Richardson and Etuhu signings. :)

I know Keano isn't done either. I read that the Cats are still trying to sign Baines from Wigan at nearly £5million and Gordon from Hearts at £9million! Hearts are crazy if they don't take that offer, if true.
 

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Only 3 weeks away!

http://eplleague.blogspot.com/2007/07/fox-setanta-finalize-august-epl-tv.html


Fox & Setanta Finalize August EPL TV Schedule

The complete TV schedule for EPL matches during the first few weeks of the 2007/2008 season is now finalized, EPL Talk can reveal. Here's what we know so far (the newly discovered listings are highlighted in bold):

Saturday, August 11
Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
West Ham United v Manchester City, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United, 10am ET, Setanta Sports
Aston Villa v Liverpool, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Derby v Portsmouth [Tape Delay], 2:30pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 12
Chelsea v Birmingham City, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Manchester United v Reading, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Tuesday, August 14
Tottenham Hotspur v Everton, 3pm ET, Setanta Sports

Wednesday, August 15
Portsmouth v Manchester United, 3pm ET, Setanta Sports

Saturday, August 18
Portsmouth v Bolton Wanderers, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
Tottenham Hotspur v Derby County, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal, 10am ET, Setanta Sports

Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Wigan Athletic v Sunderland [Tape Delay], 2:30pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 19
Manchester City v Manchester United, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Liverpool v Chelsea, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Saturday, August 25
Sunderland v Liverpool, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
Arsenal v Manchester City, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Chelsea v Portsmouth, 10am ET, Setanta Sports
Everton v Blackburn Rovers, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 26
Derby County v Birmingham City [Tape Delay], 1am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Middlesbrough v Newcastle United, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Saturday, September 1
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Manchester United v Sunderland, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City [Tape Delay], 6pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Now that Fox Soccer Channel has acquired the TV rights to Serie A beginning with the 07/08 season, the regular 2:30pm ET tape delayed EPL match will be shown later in the evening on Saturdays (and after midnight if Fox is showing a MLS game on Saturday night). For the first few weeks of the season, the tape delayed EPL match will be shown at its 2:30pm ET start-time only because the Serie A season begins later than the Premier League's season.

For the latest TV listings of your Premier League matches on U.S. television, stay tuned to EPL Talk all season long.
 

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http://eplleague.blogspot.com/2007/07/fox-setanta-finalize-august-epl-tv.html


Fox & Setanta Finalize August EPL TV Schedule

The complete TV schedule for EPL matches during the first few weeks of the 2007/2008 season is now finalized, EPL Talk can reveal. Here's what we know so far (the newly discovered listings are highlighted in bold):

Saturday, August 11
Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
West Ham United v Manchester City, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United, 10am ET, Setanta Sports
Aston Villa v Liverpool, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Derby v Portsmouth [Tape Delay], 2:30pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 12
Chelsea v Birmingham City, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Manchester United v Reading, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Tuesday, August 14
Tottenham Hotspur v Everton, 3pm ET, Setanta Sports

Wednesday, August 15
Portsmouth v Manchester United, 3pm ET, Setanta Sports

Saturday, August 18
Portsmouth v Bolton Wanderers, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
Tottenham Hotspur v Derby County, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal, 10am ET, Setanta Sports
Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Wigan Athletic v Sunderland [Tape Delay], 2:30pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 19
Manchester City v Manchester United, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Liverpool v Chelsea, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Saturday, August 25
Sunderland v Liverpool, 7:45am ET, Setanta Sports
Arsenal v Manchester City, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Chelsea v Portsmouth, 10am ET, Setanta Sports
Everton v Blackburn Rovers, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Sunday, August 26
Derby County v Birmingham City [Tape Delay], 1am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Middlesbrough v Newcastle United, 8:30am ET, Setanta Sports
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, 11am ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Saturday, September 1
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur, 10am ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Manchester United v Sunderland, 12:15pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City [Tape Delay], 6pm ET, Fox Soccer Channel

Now that Fox Soccer Channel has acquired the TV rights to Serie A beginning with the 07/08 season, the regular 2:30pm ET tape delayed EPL match will be shown later in the evening on Saturdays (and after midnight if Fox is showing a MLS game on Saturday night). For the first few weeks of the season, the tape delayed EPL match will be shown at its 2:30pm ET start-time only because the Serie A season begins later than the Premier League's season.

For the latest TV listings of your Premier League matches on U.S. television, stay tuned to EPL Talk all season long.

noce work Compa :thumbup:

looks like you guys are going to get a good helping this year. Just pleased to see son many SUnderland games in there - just hope we win a few :shock:
 

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OKay okay, I'll pick Sunderland as my PL team. How about a quick breakdown of club history and roster breakdown.
 

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are West Brom!!!

heres link to your clubs history :thumbup:

http://www.safc.com/history/?page_id=2727

or in brief we are the sixth most successful club in English lge history (although the few years have been shocking :( )



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Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional football club, based at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, in North-East England. They play in the Premier League. They are currently nicknamed the 'The Black Cats'. They moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997 after 99 years at Roker Park.[2]
Before the Second World War, Sunderland were league champions six times - in 1892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, and most recently in 1936, when they became the last team wearing striped shirts to win the league. They were elected into the football league in 1890, becoming the first team to join after the league's birth in 1888. Sunderland stayed in the top flight until 1958, a record only which Arsenal have bettered since, in 1992. The club won their first FA Cup in 1937 with a 3-1 victory over Preston North End.[3]
Sunderland's major triumph post WWII was the club's second FA Cup victory in 1973, when the club secured 1-0 victory over Leeds United.[4] Statistically, Sunderland are the sixth most successful in English league history
 
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Ah, you've made the wrong choice, my friend. Be prepared for a heartbreaker of a season.
I can just switch right. The original "Fever Pitch" said it takes years to become a football fan, right?

And I am a Roma guy anyway when it comes down to it. I just need an English team to follow.
 

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how about the champions 2nd leg of the 7-1 thrashing by Man U? actually they had a highlight show of that game on setana last night....
 
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