SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

TRANSFER WINDOW

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is determined to clinch the £4m signing of Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller on Monday.Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City's unwanted striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to fly to Monaco to seal a £9m deal to rejoin his old club.Full story: Daily Mirror

Adebayor's move means Everton are set to revive their interest in Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani but Hoffenheim and Sunderland are also interested.Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish could be ready to bid for Paris St Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau who would cost the Anfield club around £6m.Full story: footylatest.com

OTHER GOSSIP

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp claims he can only offer injury-plagued defender Jonathan Woodgate a pay-as-you play deal at Tottenham when his current deal expires at the end of the current season, and has dismissed talk that the former England international could be joining Arsenal.Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish heads into Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg against West Ham under increasing pressure from owner Carson Yeung.Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is hoping to tie down the likes of Michel Salgado, Ryan Nelson and Chris Samba to extended new contracts at Ewood Park.Full story: talksport.co.uk

AND FINALLY

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has no intention of cutting off his dreadlocks because it would reduce him to tears, claiming "my hair is my life".Full story: Daily Mirror

 

Blackburn beats Westbrom

Blackburn rode their luck to beat a battling West Brom as they moved up to seventh in the Premier League table.

West Brom defender Gabriel Tamas headed into his own net from David Dunn's cross on 41 minutes.

The impressive David Hoilett then burst on to a Nikola Kalinic lay-off to smash past Boaz Myhill to double the lead just after half-time. But the visitors were unfortunate when Peter Odemwingie was brought down in the box only to be given a free-kick. Blackburn midfielder Jermaine Jones fouled the Nigerian forward and television replays showed he was very close to spoiling his debut in an otherwise notable performance.

Milan Sign Emanuelson

Versatile winger-cum-defender Urby Emanuelson has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Italian giants Milan, bringing to an end his six-year career at hometown club Ajax. No fee has been officially publicised for the transfer but it is thought that Emanuelson changed hands for a modest sum.

 

Benzema Does Enough

Real Madrid lined up against plucky Mallorca at the Bernabeu needing a win, and in the end they managed it. In a game that was far from a classic, it fell to the much-maligned Karim Benzema to make the difference. The Frenchman took his second half goal well, and Madrid have now recovered from their Almeria stumble...

Pass, Don't Run

Brazilian international Anderson condemns the style of England players, whom he believes dribble too much before passing the ball. He said the value of a running game is limited compared to passing. The midfielder also stated his desire to become a Manchester United legend like Ryan Giggs before ending his career at Gremio...

In Before The Lock

AC Milan's title challenge is still on track after a 2-0 win over Cesena. It was a strange game, though, in which an own-goal seconds before the break and a late, late effort from the superb Zlatan Ibrahimovic mere moments ahead of full time were the only strikes on offer...

Heading For The Exit

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to leave the club in the summer and manager Carlo Ancelotti could also be heading for the Stamford Bridge exit door, according to a report in the English press. Real Madrid are said to be strong contenders to sign the 32-year-old forward.

 

Lovely Quotes (various)

Love is the emblem of eternity;
it confounds all notions of time;
effaces all memory of beginning,
all fear of an end.
- Madame de Stael


A bell is not a bell
until someone rings it,
a song is not a song
until someone sings it.

Love wasn't put
in the heart to stay,
for love isn't love
until you give it away.
- Chanh Kha

Lovely poem:Love

Love
Love is like a lump of gold,
Hard to get, and hard to hold.
Of all the girls I've ever met,
You're the one I can't forget.
I do believe that God above,
Created you for me to love.
He chose you from all the rest,
Because he knew I would love you best.

- Loy Bowman

Things that affect a relationship

NOT LISTENING TO YOUR MATE

Communication is the crux of all relationships, and if the communication is not strong then your relationship will not be. Not only is talking about your feelings important, but listening is also vital.

When your mate is unleashing his or her emotions on you, make it evident that you are taking what he or she says into consideration. Do this by showing a sincere interest in things you know are important to him or her, regardless if it is a minor thing or a major thing.

Also, if your significant other notifies you of an aspect of your personality or behavior that he or she dislikes that is within reason, try your hardest to prevent yourself from doing such things in the future. Although you may not completely eliminate that annoying habit, the effort that you show will be enough to satisfy that person.

YOUR PROBLEMS ARE NOT FOR OTHERS

Everyone has baggage; however, the key is dealing with that baggage and not allowing it to influence your relationship.

Everyone goes through obstacles throughout their day that cause stress. However, by no means should you tell your mate every time you are upset. With that said, do tell the person when something major happens to you-not when you've been plagued with something as minor as a paper cut. Nobody likes to be burdened with other people's downfalls on a constant basis because they are dealing with their own misfortunes as well.

COMMITMENT PROBLEMS

With time, a certain comfort level is reached in a relationship. When this happens, a relationship becomes serious, or in other words, committed. For some, the word "committed" entails labels and obligations.

In order to be in a committed relationship, you must be mature and realize that it will take hard work and dedication to maintain. Make sure that your mate knows where he or she stands with you at all times. This is achieved through actions. Show your mate how much he or she means to you by writing a sentimental poem or by literally telling that person.

Commitment is scary for many because it serves as the end to just being you and the beginning for you being two. So if you are in fact serious about your mate, do not force him or her into a commitment; rather, let things ease into that stage. Do this first by taking the relationship day to day, and then as things progress, subtly slip hints that you are beginning to think about your future together.

RESPECT YOUR FAMILY

The family – you have to love them even though most times it would be easier to throw pixie dust on them and wish they would vanish off to Never land. However, the reality is that you must make sure you are on your best behavior in front of them if you want a serious long-lasting relationship with your mate.

Keep in mind that you must think of this task as a job. You can make a great first impression, but the staying power of that impression is what counts. Make sure the family feels that you are not only getting to know them for your mate, but that you are also getting to know them because you actually like them as people. With that said, invite them to join you in activities that do not include your mate such as shopping.

Also, make sure you exercise great mannerisms. This means always cleaning the table after a meal without being asked and always offering to help in chores around the house. Not only must you go that extra mile, but you also must make sure you impress while doing so. This means always bringing a dish of the family's favorite food each time you come over, or calling the person's mom when at the supermarket to see if she needs anything.

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Funny marriage quotes (Jokes)

I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry.

***My husband and I didn't sign a pre-nuptial agreement. We signed a mutual suicide pact.
***In olden times, sacrifices were made at the altar, a practice that still continues.


***  Why get married and make one man miserable when I can stay single and make thousands miserable?

Lovely Quotes (various)

Love is like a blazing flame,
golden and full of warmth.

- Ben Oliver -

What's love?
Love is...
What makes a weak man brave
And a king step off his throne
Good times, bad times
Easy times, tough times
It comes in an instant
And lasts three days after forever
That's what love is.

- Mike

Lovely poem: My Love

My Love
My love is like an ocean
It goes down so deep
My love is like a rose
Whose beauty you want to keep.

My love is like a river
That will never end
My love is like a dove
With a beautiful message to send.

My love is like a song
That goes on and on forever
My love is like a prisoner
It's to you that I surrender.

- Tasha Shores

Funny marriage quotes (Jokes)

By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
***If variety is the spice of life, marriage is the big can of leftover Spam.

***Getting married is very much like going to a restaurant with friends. You order what you want, then when you see what the other fellow has, you wish you had ordered that.

 

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