﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rivals.net Headlines</title><link>http://www.rivals.net/Services/Rss/news.aspx</link><image>http://www.rivals.net/images/topbanner_27.jpg</image><description>Visit Rivals.net for the latest football news, fixtures, scores, results and tables.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2007, BSKYB.  All Rights Reserved.</copyright><pubDate>20/08/2008 11:03:40</pubDate><lastBuildDate>20/08/2008 11:03:40</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Terry named as England captain]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4013738&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Chelsea fans, already ecstatic following Phil Scolari's 4-0 demolition of Portsmouth were given a further boost today after England manager Fabio Capello announced that he had chosen John Terry to be the England captain and lead the nation's campaign to get to the 2010 World Cup finals.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/05/84/JT_906335.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>20/08/2008 12:18:09</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory for England U21 side in Hull]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4013716&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Once again Hull City host the England U21 team at the KC Stadium and claim victory to maintain their 100% record in the city as NATIONAL TIGER reports...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/06/84/England-badge-red-crop_974041.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>20/08/2008 12:06:39</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baggies break transfer record with Valero signing]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4012329&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Albion have signed Spanish midfielder Borja Valero for a club record £4.75 million from Real Mallorca on a four year contract.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/West-Brom-Borja-Valero-Real-Mallorca-0708_1112741.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>19/08/2008 16:26:01</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballack out, whilst Pool target Palacios.]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4013066&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Ballack is a big doubt for the game on Sunday at the JJB. Liverpool are eyeing up a bid for Wilson Palacios if Riera doesn't sign from Espanyol.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/wilsonpalacios460x238_1082725.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>19/08/2008 20:16:27</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City ready to host England's U21 side this evening]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4011359&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[The Tigers will once again be welcoming back the cream of promising English talent to the KC Stadium, as Stuart Pearce prepares to bring the England U21 side to Hull when they face their Slovenian equivalents...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/11/84/KC_Stadium_crop_602258.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>19/08/2008 13:03:31</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING NEWS: Stoke turn to Saints to strengthen defensive options]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4010685&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Tony Pulis has wasted no time looking to bolster his defence after the weekend's defeat to Bolton Wanderers with the signing of Andrew Davies from Southampton]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Andrew-Davies-Southampton_1125606.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>19/08/2008 10:05:57</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bids accepted for Cottagers duo]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4005070&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[As the opening day furore dampens down, the club have accepted two offers for a couple of Craven Cottage stars after a summer of new signings arrived...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Moritz-Volz_1122872.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>18/08/2008 10:19:56</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City 2-1 Fulham - report]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4001173&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Fulham shine brightly in the first half, but last season's bad habits surface once more, with a distinctly below par second half performance being punished by the Premier League new boys...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Seol-KiHyeon-scoring_1120514.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>17/08/2008 13:52:15</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ooijer late show wins points]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3995608&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Andre Ooijer's last-gasp winner gave Paul Ince his first victory as Blackburn manager as Everton were beaten 3-2 at Goodison Park. Rovers had led through David Dunn, before Mikel Arteta equalised for Everton with a fine free-kick in first-half injury-time. ]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Ooijer_1118431.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>16/08/2008 18:38:43</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portsmouth Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3995654&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth are the visitors to Stamford Bridge for the opening match of the season. With the South Coast side still on a high after winning the FA Cup last May at Wembley, Harry Rednapp's men will give new Chelsea boss Phil Scolari a fiery introduction to English football.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/05/84/philscolari_837803.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>16/08/2008 18:46:32</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland v Liverpool - Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3990021&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Liverpool kick off the 2008/09 Premiership campaign with a trip to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland on Saturday evening.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/01/84/InsideStadiumOfLightSun_618645.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 16:16:36</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kranjcar set for Hamburg move?]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3994029&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey's Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjcar is signing for Hamburg according to unconfirmed reports in Germany for a fee of around £6 million.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/04/84/20080408_Kranjcar_775195.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>16/08/2008 00:53:02</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Sky Sports Soccer Saturday LIVE and FREE!]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3992880&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[That's right! If you can't make the game, sit back, relax and enjoy Sky Sports Soccer Saturday on us - LIVE and FREE from your own computer!]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/Sky_Sports_logo_604329.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>16/08/2008 10:31:16</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon: We can beat Liverpool]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3993173&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[CRAIG GORDON is confident that Sunderland can beat Liverpool tonight.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/77838036_607547.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>16/08/2008 11:58:49</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borja Valero, Oscar Trejo and Nunes latest]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3989708&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Real Mallorca are suggesting that Baggies are about to sign Borja Valero, but not Oscar Trejo. Other reports suggest we've had a bid of £4.7 million turned down for Nunes.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/West-Brom-Borja-Valero-Real-Mallorca-0708_1112741.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 15:13:19</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arshavin decision tonight?]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3988309&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[ZENIT ST PETERSBURG have revealed that the Andrei Arshavin saga could be resolved by Friday night.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/06/84/Arshavin_982515.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 10:41:22</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes hints at improved Santa Cruz bid]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3989269&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[After having a £12m bid for Roque Santa Cruz turned down on Thursday, Mark Hughes has hinted that City could make an improved bid for the Paraguayan striker in an attempt to prise him away from Ewood Park.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/07/84/markhugheshamburg_1062940.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 13:44:33</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's the next new boy in at S6 and Sheard is to be chairman.]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3987689&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[According to reports in the Sheffield Telegraph, Wednesday to to sign a loan player to help ease their striker worries. Also Geoff Sheard has stated his intention of being chairman.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/07/84/Sheffield-Wednesday--Hillsborough-Stadium-Ge_1058396.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 08:40:09</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loovens set for exit as City accept Bhoys bid]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3985411&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Glenn Loovens is on the verge of leaving Ninian Park for Glasgow Celtic. City have accepted a fee in the region of £2.5million and the 24-year-old is set to sign on the dotted line with the Scottish champions. The Bhoys beat arch-rivals Rangers to the player's signature - with the lure of European football enticing Loovens to Parkhead.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/03/84/Cardiff_goal_FA_Cup_QF_712845.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>15/08/2008 01:01:07</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[At last! King arrives on loan]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3981148&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Hull City have landed a striker on loan - with just two days to spare ahead of their opening day fixture with Fulham this Saturday - when the Premier League season kicks off...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/02/84/MarlonKingNyronNosworthy_640434.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>14/08/2008 00:24:41</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardner to Hull for £2.5m]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3980798&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[HULL CITY are hopeful of completing a permanent deal for Spurs defender Anthony Gardner.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Anthony-Gardner_1112118.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>14/08/2008 10:57:54</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standard Liege 0-0 Liverpool]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3977580&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Liverpool were fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw as the Reds were outplayed by Standard Liege in the first-leg of the Champions League qualifier in Belgium.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Liege_1110773.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>13/08/2008 22:33:22</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carling Cup draw - round 2]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3977732&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[The Tigers entered the 2nd draw of the League Cup and were paired with Swansea City of the Championship during tonight's draw live on Sky Sports...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Carling-Cup_1106268.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>13/08/2008 23:18:24</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spireites Exit Cup Despite Good Showing]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3976999&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Two goals from former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor sent Chesterfield crashing out of the Carling Cup at Championship side Preston North End. Despite the loss, Chesterfield showed up strong and will take plenty of positives from the match.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/brownmellor_1093682.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>13/08/2008 20:26:37</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bale signs new deal]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3975522&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[GARETH BALE has signed a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/gareth-bale_1109804.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>13/08/2008 14:35:18</pubDate></item></channel></rss>