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Middlesbrough's Williams keeps open Australia door - and India
tribalfooball.com - July 18, 2007
Middlesbrough youngster Rhys Williams is keeping the international door open to Australia - despite being capped by Wales U21 last season.
Perth-born Williams, who won a pro deal last month, can also play for Asian rivals India and featured for Wales in an U21 friendly against Northern Ireland earlier this year.
Williams has been with the Boro Academy for three years. His mother originates from Bombay while his father was born in Kent.
But it was only recently when the defender found out that Wales could also be a possibility. He told his club's website: "I can play for four countries, England, Australia, Wales and India and there are currently two who are interested, Australia and Wales, so watch this space!"
tribalfooball.com - July 18, 2007
Middlesbrough youngster Rhys Williams is keeping the international door open to Australia - despite being capped by Wales U21 last season.
Perth-born Williams, who won a pro deal last month, can also play for Asian rivals India and featured for Wales in an U21 friendly against Northern Ireland earlier this year.
Williams has been with the Boro Academy for three years. His mother originates from Bombay while his father was born in Kent.
But it was only recently when the defender found out that Wales could also be a possibility. He told his club's website: "I can play for four countries, England, Australia, Wales and India and there are currently two who are interested, Australia and Wales, so watch this space!"
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Sydney FC are remaining hopeful former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler will agree to play for them next season.
Despite reports that Cardiff City have agreed terms with Fowler, officials at the Australian club are keeping their fingers crossed that the 32 year old striker was sufficiently impressed with his stay in the city last week to agree a deal for the new campaign.
"We've heard nothing (of a decision). He was always going to meet with other clubs," said Sydney FC chief executive George Perry.
"We've been aware that he's had a lot of meetings and a lot of offers with other clubs but all we can do is put our best foot forward.
"The last four or five days, we've left nothing in the bag so we're going to continue to work at it until a decision is made and that will be days rather than weeks."
However, Sydney coach Branko Culina admits his side faces an uphill struggle to secure Fowler's signature.
"At the moment I'm thinking, 'no he won't', but deep down I'm hoping that he does because it would be huge for us," Culina said.
"He was impressed with the city, he was impressed with what we had to offer, but it's fair to say that it would be a big call for him to come due to the fact he has a young family."
Despite reports that Cardiff City have agreed terms with Fowler, officials at the Australian club are keeping their fingers crossed that the 32 year old striker was sufficiently impressed with his stay in the city last week to agree a deal for the new campaign.
"We've heard nothing (of a decision). He was always going to meet with other clubs," said Sydney FC chief executive George Perry.
"We've been aware that he's had a lot of meetings and a lot of offers with other clubs but all we can do is put our best foot forward.
"The last four or five days, we've left nothing in the bag so we're going to continue to work at it until a decision is made and that will be days rather than weeks."
However, Sydney coach Branko Culina admits his side faces an uphill struggle to secure Fowler's signature.
"At the moment I'm thinking, 'no he won't', but deep down I'm hoping that he does because it would be huge for us," Culina said.
"He was impressed with the city, he was impressed with what we had to offer, but it's fair to say that it would be a big call for him to come due to the fact he has a young family."
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Ferguson rules out Heinze switch to Liverpool
FORMER Italy striker Christian Vieri is set to join Fiorentina, according to Italian media reports.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made Bolton's Nicolas Anelka his number one target as a replacement for striker Thierry Henry, who has joined Barcelona. (Daily Express)
West Ham are lining up a £5m swoop for wanted Reading defender Nicky Shorey. (Daily Express)
he is a gun shorey!! he was one of the best defenders last season..behind vidic, ferdinand cavaiho and heaps more lol but he is quite the talent
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made Bolton's Nicolas Anelka his number one target as a replacement for striker Thierry Henry, who has joined Barcelona. (Daily Express)
West Ham are lining up a £5m swoop for wanted Reading defender Nicky Shorey. (Daily Express)
he is a gun shorey!! he was one of the best defenders last season..behind vidic, ferdinand cavaiho and heaps more lol but he is quite the talent
The 2006/07 season will certainly be one to forget for Fulham’s Ahmad Elrich. Having finish the 05/06 campaign on loan to Norwegian side Lynn Oslo, a period during which he made six appearances and scored one goal, the Australian was gearing up to make himself a regular name in the First Team squad.
However, injury struck at the most inopportune of times. Elrich was playing in Australia’s Asia Cup match against Kuwait when his boot got caught in the turf whilst turning, causing damage to the ligaments in his left knee. It was an injury that would ultimately rule him out for the entire season.
His rehabilitation was a long and arduous process and one which was interestingly spent away from Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground.
“Everything was made a lot easier because Fulham allowed me to go home to Australia to be with my family and friends,” Elrich explained. “In saying that, it was still tough. I’m not used to getting injured; I’ve never been injured before so it’s been a new experience. It was a slow process but it was done properly and I’m now looking forward to coming back next season, bigger, better and stronger.
“The knee feels fine. I’ll hopefully be training with the Australian national team in the off season and I’m looking forward to pre-season.
“With injures like that you’re always going to get setbacks but overall it went pretty smooth. It was just good to get back here, see the lads again and get back into a team environment. The hardest thing about being injured is watching your team play and train on a regular basis, so I’ve got to thank Fulham for letting me go home to recover.
“In times like that, you need to be around your loved ones. When things get tough, you can always turn to your family. The staff here are fantastic but the Club knew that I was going to be looked after medically by good people – so they had no problems with me going back.
“The medical team here were getting weekly updates on my rehab programme and progress. Fulham were always notified regarding anything that was happening, so it wasn’t as if I was off doing my own thing.”
Whilst recovering in Australia had its unique advantages for Elrich, being away from the team during a poor run or form also had its drawbacks.
“It was difficult, especially when the team was going through a bad patch,” said Elrich. “It was tough because you’re on the other side of the world so you’re not even there to cheer the players up and just be there for support. That’s why it was really important for me to make it back here before the end of the season – just to show the team that I was there with them.
“It was looking bad at one stage so I thought if there’s a chance of getting relegated, I wanted to be here with the lads.”
However, injury struck at the most inopportune of times. Elrich was playing in Australia’s Asia Cup match against Kuwait when his boot got caught in the turf whilst turning, causing damage to the ligaments in his left knee. It was an injury that would ultimately rule him out for the entire season.
His rehabilitation was a long and arduous process and one which was interestingly spent away from Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground.
“Everything was made a lot easier because Fulham allowed me to go home to Australia to be with my family and friends,” Elrich explained. “In saying that, it was still tough. I’m not used to getting injured; I’ve never been injured before so it’s been a new experience. It was a slow process but it was done properly and I’m now looking forward to coming back next season, bigger, better and stronger.
“The knee feels fine. I’ll hopefully be training with the Australian national team in the off season and I’m looking forward to pre-season.
“With injures like that you’re always going to get setbacks but overall it went pretty smooth. It was just good to get back here, see the lads again and get back into a team environment. The hardest thing about being injured is watching your team play and train on a regular basis, so I’ve got to thank Fulham for letting me go home to recover.
“In times like that, you need to be around your loved ones. When things get tough, you can always turn to your family. The staff here are fantastic but the Club knew that I was going to be looked after medically by good people – so they had no problems with me going back.
“The medical team here were getting weekly updates on my rehab programme and progress. Fulham were always notified regarding anything that was happening, so it wasn’t as if I was off doing my own thing.”
Whilst recovering in Australia had its unique advantages for Elrich, being away from the team during a poor run or form also had its drawbacks.
“It was difficult, especially when the team was going through a bad patch,” said Elrich. “It was tough because you’re on the other side of the world so you’re not even there to cheer the players up and just be there for support. That’s why it was really important for me to make it back here before the end of the season – just to show the team that I was there with them.
“It was looking bad at one stage so I thought if there’s a chance of getting relegated, I wanted to be here with the lads.”
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Elrich had a chance to cement his spot at fulham but was woeful. Showed no heart and was subsequently put out on loan.
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Fowler turns down move to Sydney
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Valencia snap up Helguera from Real Madrid
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It was a Sout of Shock Decision for Me... I guess Helguerra got sick of Real Madrid(Who Wouldn't)... He didn't get as much Game Time as he used to in the 2000-2003 Seasons... Good to see Valencia stocking up on Players.
I never knew about Ayala Moving, Seriously...
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