Gianfranco Zola shocked by fan hooliganism at West Ham vs Millwall

Gianfranco Zola stated that he was shocked by the fan violence at the Carling Cup game between West Ham and Millwall, the two clubs are long time rivals and much hooliganism is in the form of gangs.

West Ham won the game 3-1 in extra time, first Harris scored for Millwall in the 26th minute, then West Ham equalized in the 87th with Stanislas to take the two London teams into extra time. In the 98th Stanislas scored again from the penalty spot and Hines finished it off in the 100th minute

Pavel Nedved confirms retirement

Ex Juventus star Pavel Nedved has confirmed his retirement. After he left the Bianconeri Lazio and Inter were tracking him and an unknown MLS team offered him a contract.

Manchester City seal defence with 2 quick signings, Sylvinho, and Lescott

Manchester City have spent very much money for talent during this transfer period, but many criticized them because they signed too many attacking players.

Not only have they picked up Everton's central defender Joleon Lescott for an undisclosed fee, but on a free transfer they were able to snatch the veteran Sylvinho, ex Barcelona player.

Although Sylvinho is 35 and will probably end his career in Manchester, he will pass on lots of experience to players like Lescott, and now with Sylvinho and Lescott in the team, Mark Hughes' squad can now try and break through to the top 4.

Roma get Nicolas Burdisso on loan from Inter Milan

Roma have now sealed the deal that will bring Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso to Roma for one year on loan.

Good news for both Roma and Inter, Roma was desperately searching for a defender to seal up their back line, and Inter Milan's coach Jose Mourinho has been desperately trying to get rid of players from his squad (Mourinho has often stated he would like around a 24 man squad).