Blog Posts Tagged with: football agents

Football agents regret to report that one of its promising players was assaulted whilst playing against for Oldham v Morecombe football club U 18s. It was describe as a “sickening moment” a youth team footballer knocks out his opponent on the pitch.  The Mail Online states that “The sucker punch" – creating a disturbing audible moment of impact - sends Tuohy, who had his back turned,... Read more
KOLO TOURE A MAN OF RARE HUMILITY [By Ronnie Hutcheon, Football Agent & Lawyer] I read an article about Kolo Toure in the Independent over the Weekend which reflects on a truly honourable person - a humility that sets him apart from most 'materialistic' players.I was there at the Liverpool v Burnley match on Wednesday when, whilst he was warming up on the touch lines the away fans chanted:-... Read more
Player Football Agent to Challenge at the top of world football It has been reported in Sky Sports web site that football agent has criticised FIFA, the Sports Governing Body for a lack of transparency and compared it to a country run by a dictatorship. This has outburst has followed another player's high profile attempt to challenge at the top by David Ginola, whose credibility may not be seen... Read more
Football agents "up in arms" In the Mailonline it is reported that football agents are up on arms about FIFA and deregulating the supervision of football agents.  The the Mailinonline, it reports that: "Football agents are threatening to injunct the FA from introducing new FIFA regulations in April, following world football’s ruling body washing their hands of controlling the game’s... Read more
Arsenal forward Yaya Sanogo has joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on loan till the end of the season. The 21 year old striker has struggled to impress since joining Arsenal  from French side Auxerre 2013. Sanogo is Palace’s first signing of the January transfer windows and is the first signing for new manager Alan Pardew. Following the announcement Pardew said “He’s a young player... Read more
Manchester United have announced the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a 18 month deal. Valdes who is now 32, choose Manchester United over several other premier league clubs after being released by Barcelona meaning the goalkeeper could move on a free transfer. Prior to joining Manchester United Valdes had been at Barcelona all his career and had came through the Barcelona... Read more
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has stated nobody should be blamed for his departure, however he has advised he would of stayed if he was offered a contract last summer. Gerrard advised over the weekend that he will be leaving Liverpool and it is rumoured that Gerrard will be moving to the MLS and is likely to move to LA Galaxy. Gerrard told a local newspaper “If a contract had been put in front... Read more
The draw for the FA cup 4th round has been on Monday prior to the FA clash between AFC Wimbledon VS Liverpool tie. The draw is as follows: Southampton / Ipswich v Crystal Palace Cambridge United v Manchester United Blackburn v Swansea Chelsea v Millwall / Bradford Derby v Scunthorpe / Chesterfield Preston v Sheffield United Birmingham v West Brom Aston Villa v Bournemouth Cardiff v Reading... Read more
Newcastle United have confirmed they have cancelled Hatem Ben Arfa’s contact with immediate effect. The winger had been on loan at Hull for the majority of the season but returned to Newcastle earlier this month. It is rumoured that Ben Arfa will now join France club Nice on a free transfer. Ben Arfa joined Newcastle in 2010 from French side Marseille for an undisclosed fee. A statement was... Read more
Brighton manager and former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia has resigned as Brighton’s manager after a dismal start to his coaching career in England. Hyypia only won 3 of his games in charge of Brighton in 22 games leaving Brighton 3rd from bottom in the Championship. Following his resignation Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom said “Sami offered his resignation, and we reluctantly accepted ... Read more