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Vladimir Weiss insists that he is not guaranteed a place in Slovakia's historic first appearance at the World Cup finals ... even though his dad will be picking the team!

Vladimir Senior has become a national hero by coaching the unfancied Slovaks to South Africa next summer with City Academy product Vladi winning rave reviews for some wing wizardry. But the 19-year-old prospect battling to force his way into Mark Hughes' first team reckons he will have to figure more regularly for City to be certain of making his mark next June.

Proud Vladi says: "Nobody expected us to be there, so it's a great achievement for Slovakia, the first time we've ever qualified. For me and my dad, it's just unbelievable! But it's seven months away and I'm not thinking that I'm definitely going. My mum will be there to support my dad and hopefully me. But I need to play more to be sure of getting in the squad

Weiss, who made an eye-catching City debut off the bench in the final game of last season against Bolton, produced a sparkling cameo in the 5-1 Carling Cup win over Scunthorpe last month. He said: "The last game I was OK, I went past my man a few times. That's always a great feeling. My style of play does excite the fans, I like to beat players. But I've not played that many."

So might Vlad's dad face a tough decision? "I played for Slovakia when I'd not really played here. He still gave me the chance. I think I took it - since I got in the Slovakia team I've started every game. The fans back home support me, which is good to know."

TRANSFER BOLLOX
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp faces a battle with Liverpool to sign former Arsenal favourite Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan in the January transfer window. Daily Telegraph

The two clubs are also keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid Diego Forlan after the Uruguay striker admitted he would like to return to England. Daily Mirror

New Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has been promised funds for players in the new year, with the club expecting its transfer ban to be lifted before the January transfer window. The Sun

Defender Brede Hangeland is set to sign a new deal at Fulham, scuppering Arsenal's hopes of luring the Norwegian to north London. Daily Mirror

Manchester United have concluded a deal for Cardiff's teenage defender Adam Matthews, who will move to Old Trafford for £5m in the January transfer window. The Sun

Tottenham have tied up a £4m deal to bring Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra to White Hart Lane. Full story: The Sun
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is tracking Portugal international Miguel after the right-back fell out with Valencia coach Unai Emery. The Sun

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee is close to admitting they cannot afford to sign USA midfielder Stuart Holden when the Aberdeen-born player's contract with Houston Dynamo ends this month. (Daily Express)

Falkirk are awaiting international clearance to sign 23-year-old midfielder Toufik Zerara, most recently with Dubai outfit Al Dhafra. (Various)

Midfielder Simon Ferry says he wants to quit Celtic permanently after his loan to Swindon Town was extended until the summer. (The Sun)

Kilmarnock could extend goalkeeper Mark Brown's loan from Celtic if Alan Combe has not recovered from injury by January. (Various)

Motherwell have started talks designed to extend the loans of Lucas Jutkiewicz, John Ruddy (both Everton) and Yassin Moutaoukil (Charlton). (Daily Record)

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OTHER BOLLOX
England manager Fabio Capello wants to go head-to-head with Diego Maradona's Argentina team in a pre-World Cup friendly next March. Daily Mail

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has warned England not to heap too many expectations on striker Wayne Rooney for the 2010 World Cup. Daily Mirror

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists manager Rafael Benitez is the right man to turn around Liverpool's ailing fortunes. (Daily Express)

Former Manchester United star Fabien Barthez has sparked uproar in France when it was revealed he charged 70 Euro a minute as Raymond Domenech's goalkeeping coach. (Daily Star)

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti says Jose Mourinho's job is safe - despite their uncertain Champions League fate following a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona on Tuesday. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Bolton manager Gary Megson insists there is no "witch-hunt" after suggesting "one or two" players were destabilising the Premier League club. Full story: Daily Telegraph Celtic midfielder Scott Brown needs a second ankle operation and faces another two months on the sidelines. (Daily Record/Daily Mail)

Madjid Bougherra says he will repay Rangers with good performances after explaining his late return from international duty was because of celebrations in his homeland after Algeria beat Egypt to qualify for the World Cup finals. (The Sun)

Scottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith will propose the use of video replays to help referees when he addresses the International Football Association Board meeting in March. (Various)

WAG OF THE DAY - Francesca-Lodo

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CARLOS TENNIS BOLLOX
Carlos Tevez as Manchester City star serves up a treat with Juan Martin Del Potro at the O2

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FINAL BOLLOX
The mysterious horse placenta healer of Belgrade has won over many England-based footballers, but it seems Frank Lampard isn't one of them. The Chelsea midfielder walked out after an hour of treatment with Marijana Kovacevic, who uses fluid derived from a horse's placenta, in a bid to heal his thigh injury. The Independent

An email on behalf of John Terry has been sent to prospective sponsors outlining the England captain's suitability to endorse companies for the 2010 World Cup. The email states that Terry was "voted as one of the World's most influencial (sic) people". Daily Mail

I object. You have to assign someone's bollox for the title like last few days. It was cool.

TOP WAG,LOVE IT.

Abu Dhabi wrote:I object. You have to assign someone's bollox for the title like last few days. It was cool.

You are quite correct of course, Hangover's suck


More bollox updates later . . . . plink plink fizzzzz

Guti's agent bollox:

I think the key phrase which proves this crap is this one. A real Les player eh? Non-premier, prima donna, 33, goes on the piss!!!: The player recently admitted his relationship with Pellegrini was a 'difficult situation' and further caused controversy when talking of how he enjoyed going to nightclubs till six in the morning.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... l?ITO=1490

Guti learns English amid bidding war by Manchester United and City for the Real Madrid star
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 11:19 AM on 27th November 2009

Real Madrid vice-captain Guti is taking English lessons ahead of a battle between Manchester United and City for his signature in January, it has been claimed.
The Spain international has been frozen out at the Bernabeu after a furious row with coach Manuel Pellegrini and has his heart set on a move to the Barclays Premier League.
Madrid are asking £4million, a high price for a 33-year-old, but reports in Spain say United and City are both keen to add his experience to their midfield.

City were linked to Guti in the summer and now United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has joined the race, seeing him as someone who can provide creativity in the absence of Paul Scholes, reports Spanish newspaper AS.
For the last few weeks, an English tutor has been visiting Guti's home, says the paper.
The skilful midfielder has been ruled out of 'El Clasico' with a thigh injury, but the minor strain has masked a fall-out with Pellegrini that has seen him fail to play since Madrid's 4-0 cup defeat by third division Alcorcon in October.
Guti was substituted at half time after a reported dressing room row with his Chilean boss.

The player recently admitted his relationship with Pellegrini was a 'difficult situation' and further caused controversy when talking of how he enjoyed going to nightclubs till six in the morning.
There is also interest from the Middle East, though Guti is likely to choose another big challenge before seeing out the final years of his career with a lucrative move to Asia

john@staustell wrote:Guti's agent bollox:

I think the key phrase which proves this crap is this one. A real Les player eh? Non-premier, prima donna, 33, goes on the piss!!!: The player recently admitted his relationship with Pellegrini was a 'difficult situation' and further caused controversy when talking of how he enjoyed going to nightclubs till six in the morning.

In fairness, going out til 6am in Spain is nothing special- I'd equate that to staying out til about 1 or 1.30 in Britain, as nightclubs rarely open before 2 in Spain (apart from on the Chav Coasts). Also, the popularity of night-time games in Spain means it hardly affects someone's sleep patterns going out like that.

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has warned England not to heap too many expectations on striker Wayne Rooney for the 2010 World Cup. Daily Mirror

Quality by Gazza he can obviously see what the rest of us non Rags can see also. He's a good player but he's far from the best in the world.