And Another Frantic Summer of signings,Speculation and executives typing away on contracts.The summer has finally and officially(No late arrivals like Van Der Vaart case anymore) Shut for English premier league clubs looking to strengthen their squad for this season.After having since June to do it,As Usual...Clubs waited till the last minute to notch up big moves.With The transfer now all at ease till the clock strike at 12 on the 31st of December.This were the lowdown and uphigh(Is this a word?) of how all the BPL clubs fared in this time around!
ARSENAL
Arsene Wenger signing three players this transfer seem like a big miracle by certain groups with the Signing of Defenders of Laurent Koschielny And Sebastian Squillaci and we can also say keeping Fabregas from going to Barcelona could also be considered a signing as it was a great battle to keep a player of that quality.With Striker Maroune Chamakh coming for a Free Transfer Seem to be a good set of Business too.Although,Like season in season out.Fans were quite Disappointed that he didn't signed a trustful keeper with Both Almunia and Fabianski not looking steady! And The leaving of Eduardo seem to be quite a bad choice for me too Arsenal Have been looking weak in The forward Area especially most going out through injury
Great To see:Maroune Chamakh,Sebastian Squillaci
Bad to see go:Eduardo
ASTON VILLA
Considered Quite Quiet in the Transfer window this season,And it couldn't come at any bad time with Martin O'neill leaving them in a daze to find a new Manager.With the Uncertainty Players coming to the club.It was considered good enough they did get some Quality With the Arrival Of Stephen Ireland but it was as an exchange for Another Valuable player meaning James Milner going the other way.But after finishing six last season,I really feel they could have really got a better chance to fight this season if they did get more decent Signings
Great to see:Stephen Ireland
Bad to see go:James Milner
BIRMINGHAM
Promised Big funds by their New Chairman Carson yeung from Hong Kong.Alex Mcleish certainly didn't get funds which were bottomless for sure but never the least he was kept busy himself at the Transfer Window.Among Alex Mcleish Biggest signings has to be the signing of Alexander Hleb for a season long loan which can add some depth in his weak Birmingham side.And he also before the world Cup bought Nikola Zigic for 6 million pounds where some physical presence can be added upfield and also Pacey feet of Matt Derbyshire.But we can't forget about the departure of influential Midfielder Lee Carsley
Great to see:Nikola Zigic,Alexander Helb
Bad to see go:Lee Carsley
BLACKBURN
Sam Allardyce don't normally have been able to grab transfer Headlines and there was no difference this year With sensible arrivals of Ivelin Popov from From Litex ,Mame Diouf For A season long loan from Man Utd And Benjani On a free transfer But it was also good to see very limited players exiting the club which concluded a quiet transfer window for them.
Good to see:Mame Diouf,Benjani
Bad to see go:Steven Reid
BLACKPOOL
They didn't want to Be a flop in the premier league after coming back In top flight in 39 years!Blackpool were not going to gamble on thier side that won promotion and well there were a few faces that did arrive at the club during the transfer season.But Ian Holloway didn't spend the bucks on Big signings but instead decided to strengthen the club with a mixture of Unknown players and players who have gone through the Premier league pressure! Example is Marlon Harewood formerly from West Ham.
Good to see:Marlon Harewood
Bad to see go:Al Bangura
BOLTON
Arguably made one the summer's best transfer's moves with Martin Petrov coming without even handing out a cent.While Robbie Blake Could Also add some depth to the attack to what can be a decent Striking force together with Kevin Davies Up front!
Good to see:Martin Petrov,Robbie Blake
Bad to see go:Ricardo Vaz te,Nicky Hunt
CHELSEA
Everyone would have understand if they didn't even welcome a new arrival considering they Didn't even sell any 'REAL 'influential players that won the double last season.But it's worth Noting that they indeed had a clear out of some talent With Deco,Michael Ballack And Beletti leaving but their team still looks really good which in fact leads to the first sentence where it said 'people would have understand if they didn't welcome a new arrival'.But Acceloti still decided to opt for the checkbook with the signing of Brazilian Ramires And Israelite Yossi Benayoun From Liverpool for 18 And 6 million Pounds respectively.But who cares?..They already got a huge talented team and probably this was just to spend the money which they have to idea of how to use.
Good to see:Ramires,Yossi Benayoun
Bad to see go:Deco,Ballack,Joe Cole,Juliano Beletti
EVERTON
As ever,David Moyes Ambitious plans for new signings seems to always go down the drain with the lack of funds provided.No more but the only transfer headline was only limited to the Signing of Unproven Jermain Beckford for free from Leeds.He could prove a hero or villian with his lack of experience in Top flight Football.Plus the departure of Wonder kid Dan Gosling
Good to see:Jermain Beckford
Bad to see go:Dan Gosling
FULHAM
With 10 million pounds coming in for the sale of Chris Smalling from Man Utd.Mark Hughes was lucky to have some cash to buy players and in no time he signed Moussa Dembele for 5 million pounds and it could prove a tidy bit of Business for the Belgian who has some reputation as a highly rated striker.But only if he repeats his form he produced at Az Alkmaar.While The arrival of Phillipe Senderos too could add some great depth in defense and leadership as he has the experience of being Switzerland Captain.On overall,It's quite a good team for Fulham
Best deal:Phillpe Senderos,Moussa Dembele
Bad to see go:Chris Smalling,Erik Nevland
LIVERPOOL
Under a new Era Of Roy Hogdson Seems to be a good chance following a dismal run last season.And so far so good in the Trasnfer department with the Arrival Of Joe cole And Milan Jovanovic for free.And Christian Poulsen And Raul Meireles Adding to a new look midfield.Replacing Javier Mascerano,Yossi beanayoun And loan move for A player that deemed to be the worst signing for liverpool last season by the name Of Alberto Aqualiani.Like Arsenal,Keeping Star and key players like Fernando Torres And Steven Gerard seem to be a key for Roy too.A good team this season,looks really solid!
Best Deal:Joe Cole,Milan Jovanovic,Christian Poulsen
Bad to see go:Javier Mascerano,Alberto Aqualiani,Yossi Benayoun
MAN CITY
Those money being pumped in seem all to good.As Man City went on a shopping spree worth way over a 100 Million pounds.But it was really stupid of them,sorry to say.But the league only ables every team to confirm a squad of 25 players and in Man City Case,They had a bunch of talented players accounting more then 25 players.And the signing of Mario Balotelli,Yaya Toure,Mario Balotelli And David Silva Didn't help.And well Some players knew they couldn't play and Mancini knew it too and there went Craig Bellamy,Robinho,Petrov,Bojinov To be the bigger names leaving!
Good to see:David Silva,James Milner
Bad to see go:Craig Bellamy,Robinho
MAN UTD
You would think they had a quiet summer with three players coming in but it all totaled into big money with all three accounting to 25 million pounds.It looks like he is building for the future by spending a big amount for Bebe who was worth just a million less then Van Der Vaart going to Tottenham.The Rest being Javier Hernandez who has Impressed the team lately together With Chris Smalling who in fact could be a top English player next time under Ferguson's wings
Good to see:Javier Hernandez
Sorry to see go:Ben Foster
NEWCASTLE UTD
Unlike The other New addition's in the league.Newcastle have put faith in thier Team that won the championship last season.With Sol Campbell able to lead a relatively young backline and Dan Gosling being a good backup to the team when needed only being the Real big singings for the club plus Hatem Ben Arfa For season long loan to strengthen their Technical Area.They so far have been solid in the league!
Good to see:Hatem Ben Arfa,Sol Campbell
Sorry to see go:Nicky Butt
STOKE CITY
Decided to stir the premier league transfer themselves by breaking the bank to make a impressive Move for Kenwyne Jones costing 8 million pounds which is a new club record in hope to get more goals in time around.And don't forget the Signing Of Eidur Gudjohnson on a season long loan which has done wonders for Stoke to expect goals this season.If it goes well,They could in fact have a deadly striking force this time!.And Jermain Pennant also coming should add some pace in the Wing!I've been quite impress with Stoke's ambition this season
Good to see:Kenwyne Jones,Eidur Gudjohnson,Jermain Pennant
Sorry to see go:James Beattie,Amdy Faye,Andy Griffin
SUNDERLAND
Got some decent cash through Kenwyne Jones And Lorik Cana.And like Stoke City,They too broke their Transfer Record And this was a little bigger sum with the Arrival of World cup Star Ghanian Gyan Asamoah for 13 Million pounds.He will replace Jones And Are in high hopes of Pairing into BPL's most feared strike force as he will be pairing up with In Form Darren Bent.Titus Bramble And John Mensah could add steel to the Defence and Danny Welbeck a decent back up for the strikers!Which concluded their transfer with a bang!
Good to see:Asamoah Gyan,Titus Bramble,John Mensah
Sorry to see go:Kenwyne Jones
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Once again,Like other transfers.Spurs have again made headlines with a last minute deal for one of The Premier league's most profitable Player's.Rafael Van Der Vaart Was indeed suppose to join Bayern For 18 million but instead join Spurs for half a price to join a very very Strong Tottenham Hotspur Midfield department.Don't know how he will get in though!Plus with Experience Defender William Gallas joining for free to add some leadership(The crying in the middle of the field is not accepted).But Harry would be disappointed as he couldn't sign another striker to add some force for the Champions league!
Good to see:Rafael Van Der Vaart,William Gallas
Sorry to see go:Adel Taarabt
WEST BROM ALBION
Looks like they have learn from their past mistakes as Roberto Di Matteo Has added some new Faces to make it right this time As the look to survive in the premier league this time.The Manager would be certainly be delighted to indeed have In players that could add some speed and physical presence like Odewingie Costing them 2.5 million pounds as well as Pablo Ibanez Who has bags of experience when at Alectico Madrid.And also Steven Reid And Nicky Hunt adding more Steel into the team
Good to see :Steven Reid,Peter Odemwingie
Bad to see go:Robert Koren,Jonathan Greening
WEST HAM
Scott Parker staying was a great relieve,And from there.Avram Grant Decided to strengthen the team Thomas Hitzlsperger And Fredric Picquonne Able to add some premier league Experience in the team. Together with Tal Ben Haim And Wiston Reid to give some options in the defence.And not forgetting 4 million pounds signing Pablo Barrera And Victor Obinna to Settle West Ham's problem of every season having to fight Relegation or perhaps staying in the bottom half.
Good to see:Thomas Hitzlsperger,Wiston Reid,Tal Ben Haim,Pablo Barrera,Fredric Picquonne
Bad to see go:Guillermo Franco
WIGAN
Roberto Martinez Can not Complain he was not give bucks to spend.But he didn't look like he did well with that resourceful money by signing virtually unknown Mauro Bissoli to improve the goal shy record.Maybe it will be fruitful perhaps,Anyway he will be partner By former Chelsea's man Franco Di Santo in a transfer were it was clear that Wigan gave the Forward Department more Emphasis.But Mario Melchiot,Paul Scharner And Jason Scotland Were Sold as they were not needed any more and it will be another brother affair in the league as Steven Will be joining his brother Gary Caldwell to help stop the defense that have already let in 10 goals this season.But what more delighting was the capture of Man Utd Talented Midfielder Tom Cleverly which certainly couldn't come at a better time to add some width in the midfield.
Good to see:Tom Cleverley,Steven Caldwell
Bad to see go:Paul Scharner,Mario Melchiot
WOLVES
Mick Mccartney has followed up the building process last season by choosing to spend Big in the transfer market this time around with the Arrival of record transfer Steven Fletcher for 6.5 million pounds plus Jelle Van Damme For 2.5 million,Steven Mouyokolo 2.5million pounds, Stephen Hunt 3million pounds and Adlene Guedioura for 2 million pounds plus Michael Mancinne on loan from Chelsea who can give that boost in the defense to end a Very busy and considerable expensive summer.But i don't think they would mind though if it's quality and gives them a better chance to finally get out of The bottom half and further improve on thier best finish last season of 15th place in the premier league in 30th years!
Good to see:Steven Fletcher,Jelle Van Damme,Stephen Hunt
Bad to see go:Matt Murray
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