Keep an eye on: Jeppe Andersen

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              Name: Jeppe Andersen
               Age: 19 (06-12-1992)
          Position: Central midfield
              Club: Vejle Boldklub Kolding
International Caps: Denmark U20: 4 match(es)
                                 0 goal(s)
                    Denmark U19: 4 match(es)
                                 0 goal(s)
                    Denmark U18: 3 match(es)
                                 0 goal(s)
             Value: £225.000

Vejle Boldklub Kolding, former known as Vejle Boldklub, have produced midfielders as Allan Simonsen and Thomas Gravesen. Great Dane Football Blog puts focus on the next midfield talent: Jeppe Andersen.

The nineteen year old talent describes himself as a "relatively skilled technical player, who is great in the small spaces and is creative in the attacking play" but at the same time, Andersen is capable of playing a number of positions on the midfield. Nicolai Wael, First team coach in VBK says:

"Jeppe is one of our young players who has been through our talent department. He is a technical skilful player who is playing on our midfield. He has a sense of goalscoring and has a great kick".
Jeppe Andersen joined Vejle Boldklub at the age of ten and has worked his way up the system. By the age of seventeen, he got his first contract with the club lasting for three years, and VBK means a lot to the youngster:

"The club means a lot to me! I have played here since i was ten, but I'm from Give which is about thirty minutes from here, so I have always followed the club, also when I didn't play here".

What Andersen especially likes about Vejle Boldklub Kolding is "the history of the club and the way of playing football". However, asked if he was one of the last "club men" in modern football, Jeppe Andersen answered:

"It is hard to say. Every player has a dream of moving on, and possibly a foreign country, but right now my focus lies on promotion with Vejle Boldklub Kolding".

Coach Nicolai Wael supports the young player in his dreams, but wants Andersen to "take the next step into Superligaen" and from there develop himself.

Jeppe Andersens Denmark career started at the age of seventeen, when he was selected for the Danish U18 national team. Since then, he has played eleven matches for Denmark. The midfielder acknowledge the experience he is getting with the youth teams, but also dreams of playing for the A-team within a few years.

Andersen has so far played forty four matches for Vejle Boldklub Kolding and scored seven goals. The talent is in the squad for the away match against Skive IK on Sunday.


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The Friday Football Five: Five transfers likely to happen in the January windom

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The summer transfer window has hardly closed before we can look forward to the next. Many players are surrounded by rumours sending them to or away from the Premier League in January - Great Dane Football Blog list the most likely to join or leave EPL.




5. Yann M'Vila to Arsenal or Chelsea

Not any transfer window goes by without linking Yann M'Vila to either Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham. The french midfielder from Rennes is eager to leave France and join the Premier League. At the moment, Arsenal seems to be the best club for him as they have sold Alex Song. M'Vila can be the replacement on the defensive midfield.
4. Ashley Cole to PSG

Ashley Cole is one of the elder player in Chelsea and is probably on his way out of the team. According to The Mirror, Abramovich has said that no player over 30 will be offered more than a one year contract. Ashley Cole's contract expires next season, leaving the January window as the only option for Chelsea to make money on him. It is well known that Cole is a fan of money, which makes PSG an opportunity as the next employee. Furthermore, PSG-manager Carlo Ancelotti has opened the door for the defender saying his is one of the best on his position.
3. Falcao to Chelsea


Like M'Vila Falcoa is also linked with a transfer to England, in every transfer window the last couple of years. The Columbian has been rumoured close to Chelsea more times than I can count. However, often there has been nothing in the story. The current economic crisis in Spanish football can send Falcao to Chelsea given Atletico Madrid a much needed £45m. 

2. Nani to Juventus

Several media reports that Nani should be unhappy with his wage at Old Trafford. Juventus is keeping an eye on the Portuguese and looks as the club most likely to buy him. However, Nani has two years left of his contract and might be too expensive for the Italians.

1. Robert Lewandowski to Manchester United

Manchester United has been out for Robert Lewandowski for the last year and especially after his last season in Dortmund. The Polish striker has rejected to sign a new contract at Dortmund, and the club might want to sell him in January in order to make money on him. United seems as the club most likely to become Lewandowski's next employee having brought his former teammate Shinji Kagawa in earlier this year.

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The Thursday Transfer Rumours

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Manchester United is all over the transfer rumours this week! Great Dane Football Blog gives you an update!

Liverpool is interested in bringing Demba Ba to Anfield (Daily Mail) - Probability: Low

Fulham is ready to compete for FC Twente striker Chris David (Goal.com) - Probability: High

Manchester United and Chelsea is scouting Lille left back Lucas Digne (Daily Mail) - Probability: Medium

Tom Ince is set to follow in his fathers footsteps in Manchester United (The Sun) - Probability: High

FC Nordsjælland defender Jores Okore has been recommended to Alex Ferguson by Peter Schmeichel (Sky Sports) - Probability: Low

Daniel Agger is finally ready to sign a new contract with Liverpool (Daily Mirror) - Probability: High

Everton is lining up a fresh bid for Bruges Vadis Odjiidja-Ofoe (The Sun) - Probability: High

 
 
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The Wednesday Update

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It is Wednesday - we are midweek, and it is time to take a look on the injury and ban situation around the Premier League clubs!


Manchester United

Injuries: 9

Manchester United has taken over Arsenal's position as the club with most injuries. Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs both missed the Champions League match against Cluj due to illness but might be ready for the weekend. Jonny Evans is in doubt for the meeting against Newcastle this weekend, due to a dead leg. Both Phil Jones, Nemanja Vidic and William Keane are suffering from a knee injury and is out for an unknown time. Ashley Young is also suffering from a knee injury, but there is a chance he will be back this weekend. This leaves us with the last player on the injury list; Chris Smalling who is suffering from a Metatarsal fracture and will be out until late October.
   
Bans: 0  
Fulham FC

Injuries: 8

Like Manchester United, Fulham is also struggling with several injuries. Martin Jol has ruled Berbatov out for two weeks, given him a possible return date on the 20th October. The same matters for Grygera who is out with a thigh injury. Mahamadu Diarra has been ruled out until early November with a ACL knee injury, while Davies is suffering from a bad hip. Senderos, Frei, Dejagah and Richardson are all struggling with their match fitness, but should be ready for the weekend. 

Bans: 0

Arsenal 

Injuries: 7

Even though, they are not the club with most injuries, Arsenal is still struggling to have their players fit for fight. Mikel Arteta is suffering from an ankle injury but will be tested prior to tonight's match against Olympiacos. Vito Mannone is still guarding the goal as both Fabianski and Szczesny is out for at least three more weeks. Diaby and Rosicky is ruled out for at least to more weeks due to their thigh muscle strain and leg injury. There are also happy news for Gunners fans, as Jack Wilshere played a match for the reserves last week, and is about two weeks away from a comeback. Arsene Wenger is also sure that Sagna is close to a comeback after he broke his leg. 

Bans: 0

West Bromwich Albion

Injuries: 7
West Bromwich Albion has a lot of question marks on their injured players. However, almost all of them seems to return this weekend. Both Billy Jones and Gareth McAuley has been out with a knock, while Chris Brunt and Steven Reid has been out with a hamstring injury. Liam Ridgewell is given a 50% chance of a comeback this weekend, after his calf injury. The only two players that seems to be out for longer is Boaz Myhill who is suffering from a hand injury and will return in about two weeks and Jerome Thomas who has been out for a while with a knee injury.

Bans: 0

Newcastle United

Injuries: 6

Yohan Cabaye is doubtful for the match against Manchester United due to a mouth infection. Coloccini and Tim Krul are also doubtful as they are recovering from their hamstring injury and arm injury. Steven Taylor and Danny Simpson will are both close to comebacks but might not be fit for the weekend. The only long term injured player is Ryan Taylor who is suffering from a ACL knee injury and will be out until March 2013. 

Bans: 0

Tottenham Hotspurs

Injuries: 6


Kyle Naughton and Adebayor is close to a comeback and might be in the squad for the weekend. There is no return date on Livermore, while Younes Kaboul is sidelined until December month. Both Assou-Ekotto and Parker is out until the end of October.

Bans: 0

Aston Villa

Injuries: 5

Gary Gardner and Stilian Petrov long term injured, while Richard Dunne is only a few weeks away from a comeback. Stephen Ireland is suffering from a broken wrist and is set to return on the 20th October, while there is no return date of Enda Stevens. 

Bans: 0 

Liverpool FC

Injuries: 5

Liverpool's midfield is struck by injuries before the match against Stoke on Sunday. Lucas is still out with his thigh injury, while Joe Cole is out with a hamstring injury. It doesn't look better in the defends as José Enrique, Martin Kelly, and John Flanagan is sidelined.

Bans: 1

Jonjo Shelvey is serving his last day of the three match ban.

Norwich City

Injuries: 5

There is a great chance to see Sébastien Bassong and Anthony Pilkington to comeback this weekend. Simon Lappin and Steven Whittaker are also close to a comeback date, but are most unlikely to be ready for the match against Chelsea. Harry Kane is out for an unknown time with his metatarsal fracture.

Bans: 0

Queens Park Rangers

Injuries: 5

If everything turns out right, QPR can have four players back this weekend. José Bosingwa, Fabio, and Anton Ferdinand are all over their hamstring injuries while Armand Traore is can be back from his leg injury. Johnson, however, is out until March 2013 due to his ACL knee injury.

Bans: 1

Diakite will serve a 1 match ban after receiving two yellow cards against West Ham. 

West Ham United

Injuries: 4


West Ham is without Winston Reid and Joey O'Brien who are out with a knock. Neither is Taylor available while Collison finally seems to be close to a comeback, after his knee injury.

Bans: 0

Everton

Injuries: 3

Three players are out for Everton this weekend. Darron Gibson and Tony Hibbert are out with a thigh injury and a calf injury. Steven Naismith is given a 50% chance of playing against Wigan on Saturday.

Bans: 0

Manchester City

Injuries: 3

The midfielder Jack Rodwell is set to comeback to day and might be ready for the weekend. However, City will have to do without Maicon and Micah Richards against Sunderland. 

Bans: 0

Southampton FC

Injuries: 3

The talented defender Luke Shaw missed last weeks match against Sheffield Wednesday due to illness but should be ready for this weekend. The same matters for Tandanari Lee who has been suffering from an arm injury. Jack Cork is still out with his knee injury, and is expected to be back in November.

Bans: 0 

Sunderland AFC

Injuries: 3

Both Wes Brown and Phillip Bardsley are out with an ankle injury, while Carlos Cuéllar is out with a hamstring injury. 

Bans: 1

Lee Cattermole is serving a three match ban. 

Swansea City

Injuries: 3

Kemy Agustein is the only player in Swansea, who is close to a comeback. Kyle Bartley is out with a thigh muscle until December 2012 and Neil Taylor is out with an ankle injury until May 2013.

Bans: 0

Chelsea FC

Injuries: 1

At the moment, Daniel Sturridge is the only injured player in Chelsea. 

Bans: 0

Reading FC

Injuries: 1

The goalkeeper, Adam Federici is still out for an unknown time with his knee injury.

Bans: 0 

Stoke City

Injuries: 1

Mamady Sidibe missed last week's match against Wigan, and is doutfull for this weekend.

Bans: 1

Andy Wilkinson is banned in this match.

Wigan Athletic

Injuries: 1

Antolin Alcaraz is out with a groin injury, until next week.

Bans: 0

 
 

 



 

 


 


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When timekeeping gets tricky

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Sir Alex Ferguson was furious after his side lost against Tottenham in the weekend. After the match, The Scotch claimed that the four minutes extra time was an "insult to the game. It denies you a proper chance to win a football match". Is Ferguson, right?

Even if, the referee Chris Foy had added more minutes to the second half, Manchester did not even look close to a win - not even a draw. Some might see it as an excuse when the manager said to BBC Sport "There were six substitutions, the trainer came on, so that's four minutes right away, and the goalkeeper must have wasted about two or three minutes, and they took their time at every goal kick". However, at some point the Scotch is right; there is simply too much waste time in modern football.

The former football referee, Graham Poll wrote in Daily Mail on Monday said, "The time the ball os on play is recorded in all toplevel football and used to compile possession statistics. For Champions League games they show the ball is often in play for less than 25 minutes a half". According to Poll, a solution could be to replace the "45 minutes each half and replace it with 30 minutes ball-in-play time" as it would result in "players trying to waste time would gain nothing because the clock isn't running".

Sir Alex Ferguson said after the match "it's a flaw in the game that the referee is responsible for time keeping". Once again there is a point in Ferguson's comment. There is no doubt that a referee can be affected by the two teams players, as well as the crowd on the stands. A referee can be so affected that he will put on an extra few minutes or even a few less. A solution could be to have an official on the stand, taking care of the timekeeping, as we see it in other sports. This will take some of the pressure of the referee, as well as keep the players from wasting the time. They never know when the whistle is going to blow.

Manchester simply wasn't good enough in the match against Tottenham, and it might just have been sour grapes from Ferguson. However, the Scotsman is right; if we want to see faster and better football without time waste, something has to change. However, it seems to be a distant project before the times will chance in football.
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Match of the Week: FC Nordsjaelland - Chelsea FC

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The Champions League rookies FC Nordsjaelland takes on last seasons winner from Chelsea FC in Match of the Week.

Champions League Group E
Parken
02.01.2012 @ 19.45 BST

What is the status of the two teams, before the match?

The home team is only missing the talented striker Joe Sisse for the match against Chelsea FC. The English is also missing one player as the striker Daniel Sturridge is out in this match. 

How is the two teams form?

The Danes lookes sharp in their 3-0 win against Esbjerg this weekend. The team is currently positioned as number three in the Danish league and is still in the Danish Cup. Chelsea is unbeaten in the Premier League and won 6-0 in last week's Capital One Cup match. 

What to expect from this match?
Taking a look on the two squads, there is no doubt that Chelsea is the best team. However, the Danes belives in their chance, and that they can overcome the English defends with their speed. John Terry is pointed out as the weakest link on the Chelsea team, by FCN coach Kasper Hjulmand. One thing is for sure the Danes are not going to lie down and let Chelsea play. However, the Londoners will push forward from the first whistle blow and play some attacking football.

Who is going to win?

Chelsea are favorites in the match, and even though FCN belives in their chance I don't see them as a winner in this match. Chelsea is not going to underestimate the Danes and will have a strong starting XI. 

What are the odds? 

Chelsea is be far favorites in this match. Any other result than a victory to the English will be a surprise. The same opinion is shared by most of the bookmakers given a 4/11 back on a Chelsea victory.


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