Man City fans must really be licking their lips at the moment as, despite Shinawatra's bad publicity, they seem to be bringing in some top quality players. Fiorentina striker Valeri Bojinov is the latest player who looks like he's on his way to City, and he should turn out to be a very tasty signing. The fee is around the 6 million pound mark, and the transfer might be completed in the next couple of days. He is a very exciting young striker who is technically and physically strong, and despite being only 21, he has a lot of experience from his days at Fiorentina, Juventus and his national side, Bulgaria.
With him and Bianchi, City's strikeforce is a lot sronger then last season, Petrov has added width, and Chiellini (if he comes) will add strength and power to the defence. City still need a centre-back, a central midfielder, and another wide man, but they are really moving in the right direction, and Sven has made some very astute signings so far. They will be a definite threat this season, and will only get better as the season goes on.
Kieron Dyer looks like he is on his way out of Newcastle after they gave him permission to speak to West Ham. I've never been a huge fan, but he does have a lot of talent and is a very dangerous player when injury-free. Again, I'm not sure whether West Ham really wanted him or if it is just a case of throwing their money about a bit. I'm worried that the Hammers don't have a game-plan, and that they just trying to bring in as many players as possible, without identifying their team strengths and weaknesses. Dyer is a decent player, but he is injury-prone and may not be able to keep coming back to the standard of football he was once capable of. I'm just not sure this is a good signing.
The Scottish FA have stated that refs will be able to use video footage after SPL games to punish divers retrospectively. A very good idea that should make players more careful about their conduct on the pitch. No-one likes seeing a dive, and if players end up missing important games through suspensions after their diving has been caught on camera, then next time, they might think twice about diving again. This should lead to fewer dives, therefore fewer stoppages, thus leading a more flowing game. Everyone is a winner.
Not much else going on, so I will bid you all good night.
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