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WAGS, WAGS, WAGS… the media just can’t get enough of them and as we finish the Premier League season we couldn’t resist creating our very own WAG Idol, to find out which player has the loveliest bit of skirt on his arm.

We are running a series of club heats – so please select the wag that gives your club the best chance of taking the Wag crown.

Just click on the individual images of beauties to upload their galleries, so you can get a look of them in greater detail!

Abbey Clancy – First up is lanky Spurs striker Peter Crouch’s long-term girlfriend Abbey Clancy. The blonde bombshell is one of Liverpool’s finest exports and the model has been flying the flag for England ahead of the 2010 World Cup in a Sports Illustrated shoot. The leggy blonde first caught the eye when she appeared in Britain’s Next Top Model in 2006 and since then she has been the lady of choice for a number of TV and magazine ads. Crouch’s fiancé seems to be down to earth and added to her undoubted beauty makes the Tottenham and England striker one lucky man.

Claudine Palmer – Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is currently away from White Hart Lane as he’s on loan until the end of the season to SPL giants Celtic, but as he’s still officially contracted to Spurs then Claudine deserves her spot here. Keane has been with his missus Claudine Palmer for over six years and the happily married couple seem to have a pretty solid relationship. The Irish model is a former Miss Ireland contestant and the pretty blonde got married to Keane in 2008 in Dublin. But how does she compare to Clancy in the battle of the Tottenham blondes?

Kimberley Mills – David Bentley has profited from an injury to Aaron Lennon in recent weeks to earn his place in the limelight once more after an extended period of time left sitting on the bench, but his long-term girlfriend does an admirable job of keeping herself to herself. However, that means that we haven’t got to see much of Kimberley Mills and that’s a real shame as she scrubs up rather well. The blonde hairdresser did make an appearance in Nuts TV’s Real Footballer’s Wives in one of her few public appearances, but a lack of exposure shouldn’t be held against her.

Imogen Thomas – Although apparently single at the moment (watch out ladies), one of Jermain Defoe’s most recent WAGs was Welsh beauty Imogen Thomas. The 2003 winner of Miss Wales appeared in Big Brother in 2006 and by dating Defoe she became one of many reality TV stars to become a footballer’s WAG. She took the conventional route from reality TV to general celebrity but her relationship with Defoe was always likely to be short lived. The glamour model cited that she preferred to stay at home and with Defoe renowned for hitting the nightclubs their time together was quickly over.

Danielle Lloyd – Lloyd is never one to shy away from the limelight. The former Miss England and Miss Great Britain got into strife in the 2007 edition of Celebrity Big Brother during a race row, whilst more recently she has shown a better side of herself by appearing in a documentary about domestic violence. O’Hara isn’t the only footballer that the often unhealthily tanned Lloyd has been involved with either, with the likes of Jermain Defoe, Teddy Sheringham and Marcus Bent all been seen on her arm over the years.

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So who do you think deserves to be Tottenham’s representative in our search for the greatest Premier League WAG?

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In light of England’s disappointing World Cup a novel idea to prepare for the next one could be to use Euro 2012 to try out the next group of youngsters.

Although ultimately England probably wouldn’t get very far in the competition and it would be another two years gone by where England hasn’t won anything, it could give them a real chance of winning the big prize of the World Cup. Italy tried the same technique in Euro 1980 and their young team actually managed to finish fourth, they then went on and won the World Cup in 1982. This proves that it could work but of course World Cup success is no guarantee and as England are desperate for some success, they may not be able to afford to squander another tournament.

However although the public haven’t been satisfied with England’s performance, they have also been quick to complain about youngsters not being given the chance such as Adam Johnson, Tom Huddlestone and Michael Dawson. Fabio Capello obviously deemed them too inexperienced to play them in the World Cup and the Euros could be a chance for them to gain experience. But in order for this to happen the public would have to be patient and lower their expectations, they would possibly need to be told in advance that England were not looking to win the competition.

Should England be able to pull it off then these youngsters that England have coming through could really thrive at the Euros. They’ll be less pressure on them as it isn’t a World Cup and then hopefully there would be less expectation from the English public if they were forewarned. England’s Under 21, Under 19 and Under 17 squads all reached the final of their respective Euros last year so it shows that the talent is definitely there, it just needs to be utilised in the right ways. England could consider shelving players like Emile Heskey and instead use technically gifted players which the senior team seems to be lacking. In the senior squad there is only really Joe Cole and he got far too little game time in South Africa, it is possible for England to play exciting, fluid football with a young team if the right players are picked as Germany have shown.

Using Euro 2012 to blood the next generation of youngster could be a tremendous idea for England. But in order for it succeed the main stumbling block would be getting the press and the public to lower their expectations, which would be very difficult to achieve.

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Roberto Mancini seems to be the busiest Premier League manager so far as the Italian has already managed to acquire the services of midfielder Yaya Toure, Patrick Viera,  Jerome Boateng and just recently Spanish star David Silva, even before the window has officially opened.

So, with all these players making their way to Eastlands this season, and considering the current size of the City squad, does Mancini’s transfer policy continue to confuse?

Manchester City have a massive squad which consists of (including the recent acquisitions) three goalkeepers, twelve recognized defenders, eleven midfielders, and seven strikers…a total of 32 players (an equivalent to just under three teams), which makes City undoubtedly one of (if not) the biggest squads within the Premier League.

Mancini has sufficient funds available to him this summer and it looks as if the scarf wearing manager is scouring for even more players to add to his already enormous squad. Many neutral fans and maybe some City ones will question the Italians transfer policy this summer which seems to be focusing mainly on midfielders and defenders, which he doesn’t really require.

It’s rather confusing to see the City boss purchase players in this area as the club already have several options in both departments. There will no doubt be a number of departures for with the new faces coming in, so the signings he has made are good ones up until now. However, why did Mancini sign Patrick Vieira for another season and is reportedly looking to get rid of fan favourite Nigel De Jong? De Jong is clearly one of city’s best performers, and to see him leave the club this summer would be a big disappointment for a lot of the fans.

It’s quite a task just to figure out what the City team will actually look like for the upcoming season. A few names such as, Yaya Toure, David Silva and Carlos Tevez are surely going to be starting, but as for the other places in the team, they look to be up for grabs. Jerome Boateng would likely feature in the starting eleven, but who’s position will he be taking is another mystery due to the defender’s versatility. Mancini has way too much midfielders, (who are all capped at international level by the way) and reports suggest that he is looking to bring yet another midfielder in the form of James Milner…its almost becoming an obsession for the Italian.

Mancini maybe accused of splashing the cash just for the sake of it by many fans, which in all fairness appears to be what he’s doing. However, you have to take into consideration and understand that this will be Mancini’s first full season in charge, and as such, will want to bring in and rebuild a team suited to his style. Yet, as an outsider looking in, you can’t help but be baffled at the players he is bringing in, as it seems he already has good options in these positions. It’s going to be very interesting to see who else Mancini targets this summer, because it doesn’t look like the City boss will stop now that he is rolling. Only time will tell.

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Jimmy Bullard's proposed move to Celtic has collapsed over the Hull City midfielder's personal demands.

Hull's head of football operations, Adam Pearson, has revealed that Bullard's wage demands are to blame for the proposed season-long loan switch to the Scottish Premier League side hitting the buffers.

Bullard had been involved in lengthy negotiations with the Bhoys with Hull keen to reduce their wage bill following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

"The deal is off as far as we are concerned because of absolutely ridiculous financial demands being made by the player," Pearson told the Daily Mail.

"We have bent over backwards to try to make this happen and four weeks ago there was an agreement with Celtic in place over a one-year loan.

"But now it seems Jimmy wants extra cash on top as well and he has jeopardised the chance to play for a great club.

"Who would not want to play at Celtic, with a chance of European football and silverware?

"Hull City were prepared to subsidise a year in Glasgow for Bullard. Let's just say we would have made a significant contribution to the overall wage package.

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There probably aren’t many people around today who haven’t heard the phrase ‘everyone’s a winner’. It’s a expression that is used time and time again in life, but just recently it wouldn’t be too surprising to hear it uttered in the corridors of Villa Park or the City of Manchester Stadium.

As a public staring harsh financial times in the face, it seems we are obliged to criticise both the player and the purchasing club in any megabucks transfer. Fair enough. In the case of James Milner, a talented and likeable young English player who has, we assume, been corrupted by the club labelled ‘big, bad Manchester City’ by Randy Lerner, the feeling of anguish is particularly vehement. The protracted transfer left such a bitter taste that it helped drive Martin O’Neil to resignation, while just a few minutes of watching You’re on Sky Sports on Wednesday gave a clear indication that Britain’s football-loving community considered the transfer as a confirmation of the cruel financial dominance of Manchester City and the limitless greed and lack of loyalty present among Premiership footballers.

But why exactly are we so riled by this transfer? After all, hasn’t everyone done pretty darn well out of it?

Despite all of their high profile activity in the market this summer, it is only with the signing of Milner that City have finally landed their main target, and at a price that, if we are to believe widespread media reports, they had always been willing to pay. Roberto Mancini didn’t consider Stephen Ireland sufficiently talented or glamorous to warrant a place in his team. But for all their defensive midfield players, without Ireland City lacked a player who can score goals from the middle of the park last season. Milner is that player, and his signing could push them into the top four.

The transfer also emphasises City’s new position as a ‘big club’. If Manchester United want a player, they usually get him. City are following the same blue print, and their ability to lure Milner is a statement of intent to their rivals. Three years ago, City and Villa were at a similar level. Those days are gone. When Milner heard of City’s interest he jumped at the chance to join Mancini’s revolution. This signing, above all others, demonstrates to the whole Premier League that City really are one of the big boys.

If City are pleased to have their man, Milner will undoubtedly be ecstatic with the deal. As well as bumper wages and a sizeable signing on fee, the former Leeds midfielder has also signed up for a chance to genuinely compete for top honours. Some have questioned whether he will get into City’s starting eleven, but with all due respect to Villa, at 24 the time has come for Milner to test himself at a higher level. If he wants to become a top player, and we have to assume that he does, he needs to be training with players like David Silva and Yaya Toure every day.

There’s little doubt that this move is make or break for Milner, but if he’s good enough, he’ll develop into a fine player at Eastlands and could become a fixture in a City side that challenges for the title and Champions League. It’s an opportunity he should relish and one that probably justifies his decision to navigate a route away from Villa Park.

So if Manchester City and Milner are clearly winners in the transfer, then poor old Aston Villa must be losers? Wrong. Villa will be disappointed to have lost Milner, who was arguably their top performer last year, but in reality they have sold him for a huge sum, one which even Milner’s biggest fans would struggle to argue that he is worth. The fact that Ireland was included in the deal is a further bonus for Villa, as he will provide the attacking drive from midfield that made Milner such a valuable asset.

The exact quantity of Milner’s sale revenue that will be available for transfers is open for debate, but if they spend wisely, preferably on a striker who can guarantee them 15 goals a season and take some pressure off Gabby Agbonlahor, then there is no reason why Villa can’t improve as a team and push on from last season’s sixth place finish. Yes, they have lost Martin O’Neil, but the storm clouds have been present for some time. The Irishman had grown disillusioned at Villa Park, and his departure has long been a formality. The king’s ransom gained from the Milner sale and the new signings that should follow will soften the blow that has already been aided by Kevin MacDonald’s impressive start in the Villa hotseat.

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So Man City have their man. Milner has his move, and will surely develop into a top player for England as a result. Villa have a replacement and a hefty load of Arab gold to boot. What exactly is all the fuss about? Yes, there’s silly money involved, and yes, it could be spent on other things, but that’s not what the transfer market is about. It’s about paying millions of pounds for someone whose only talent is kicking a plastic sphere around. Football transfers are rarely morally sound, but they are exciting. With eleven days of the transfer window left, I’m hooked, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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You will be familiar with Suliman’s cleavage from a Marks & Spencer billboard ad campaign supposedly commissioned in response to complaints of their charging more for their bigger sized bras than their regular sized ones.

Their point appeared to be… well, outside of ‘here’s a large pair of breasts!’ I’m not quite sure what the point was actually.   But if the medium is, as Marshall McLuhan contested, the message, then just imagine what the kingside and wonder-bra enhanced size is.

‘Quality worth every penny’ reads the ad’s caption, rather obnoxiously, choosing to ignore both the rather sizeable demographic of people who tend not to assess body parts on a fiscal basis and also how easy it is to access this type of thing for free on the internet nowadays for those that do.

Those familiar with the more credible conspiracy theories involving ‘New Coke’ (a short lived new recipe of the drink which briefly replaced the old one in the 1980s before mass consumer pressure meant a reversal back to ‘Original Coke’- amid various whispers that this renewal of interest in their original product had been Coca Cola’s intention all along) may find it curiously convenient that such a heavily publicised gaffe from Marks & Spencer paved the way neatly for an intensive ad campaign featuring a young woman’s cleavage plastered liberally alongside their company logo.

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Salomon Kalou has never managed to become a first team regular at Stamford Bridge, but is this due to him being not good enough, or is he an underrated player? Chelsea’s managers have obviously seen more of Salomon Kalou than I have, but I actually think the latter judgement is the correct one. The Ivorian took a couple of seasons to get going, but in his most recent years as a Chelsea player I think he has improved immensely.

Like many players brought to the Premier League from Holland, Salomon Kalou had a fantastic record at Feyenoord, in a three year spell there he made 67 league appearances, and scored an impressive 36 goals. Kalou was snapped up by Chelsea 2006, under then boss Jose Mourinho, who recognised the youngsters potential. Kalou struggled to make an impact in his first few seasons, spending most of his time on the bench, when he did play, it would usually be when he came on as a substitute.

However in the last couple of seasons, Salomon Kalou has really matured as a player, he should have done, it certainly surprised me when I learnt that he was 25 years old. Kalou has still failed to cement a regular first team slot, but whenever he comes on as a sub he nearly always seems to score. When he starts he doesn’t look goal shy either. When you look at Kalou’s record for Chelsea, it is not bad, in 117 league appearances he has netted 31 goals, not too shabby when you think most of these appearances have been made as a subsitute, and that he has often been deployed on the wing. Kalou has already scored 4 goals this season, putting him right up there amongst the top scorers in the league so far.

Many think of Kalou as a small player, but he actually stands at just over 6ft and he is does pose an aerial threat when he plays. Kalou is capable of some excellent finishing, and he often finds himself in the right place at the right time, an instinct that is crucial for any striker.

Salomon Kalou does of course play in one of the best sides in Europe, and the team create hatfuls of chances for their forward players to score, one just has to look at the incredible start the Blues have made to the season, whether he would get as many goals at a less effective side is open to debate. Kalou can still suffer from inconsistency, sometimes he is anonymous in games and he can misfire in front of goal. What I genuinely see in Salomon Kalou however, is improvement, which is so crucial for young players who can so often find themselves stagnating.

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Didier Drogba is the best striker in the Premier League, so Kalou is not going to be in the side at his countryman’s expense. But whilst Nicolas Anelka is a good forward, he is not top class and if Kalou performs well there is definitely an opportunity for him to get a lot more starts. In the last couple of games Carlo Ancelotti has selected Kalou to start, and he has not disappointed, it will be interesting to see whether the Chelsea boss decides to stick with him, if he does, it could just be a pivotal year for Salomon Kalou.

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West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo was happy with the club debut of recent signing Paul Scharner in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

The 30-year-old Austria international and former Wigan Athletic man impressed in a midfield role for the Baggies, as they secured a deserved point from The Hawthorns clash.

Di Matteo told the Birmingham Mail:“He certainly looks a good player for us. I knew him, I’ve seen him play many times and I spoke to him during the summer.

“He’s very professional, he’s very ambitious and he’s the kind of character I like in my team. He’s lively and sometimes people take that in a negative way.

“I wouldn’t say he is your typical football player. He’s got a little bit more about him and I wouldn’t see that as a negative – I would see that as a positive.

“On Saturday I thought he was tremendous for the time he was on the pitch. I knew before the game he didn’t have 90 minutes in his legs yet, but I thought he made a big contribution to our performance.

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“He gave everything in the minutes he was on the pitch and he will only get better the more games he gets under his belt.”

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Prospective Liverpool owner John W Henry has reassured supporters that he too hopes the ownership saga is "sorted out soon" on the day the club is in the High Court.

Henry's New England Sports Ventures group is hoping to complete a £300million takeover at Anfield despite a dispute involving current owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

They are attempting to block the sale in the High Court on Tuesday in a move which could throw the club into administration with debts in the region of £230million.

Henry, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, is not in London to watch the proceedings first hand but is keeping abreast of the situation as it unfolds.

In the meantime he has used Twitter to convey a message of solidarity with supporters concerned by the latest move of unpopular American duo Hicks and Gillett.

"Everyone is hoping for the best," he said."There have been enough twists and turns. Hopefully all gets sorted out soon; LFC moves forward.

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With the recent release of Nike’s new football boot, as worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Mercurial Vapor Superfly II Safari represents a garish fashion statement and one that many people will treat as farcical. The era of bright coloured football boots has been with us for some time now and has been more or less accepted within the game without cries of laughter and ridicule emanating from those watching. This new launch by Nike represents something new, an evolution you might say, in which boots will become emblazoned with patterns and individual designs. This development got me thinking about how football boots have progressed from a simple functioning design into the aesthetic conscious designs we observe today.

With the football boots players wear can be drawn a certain stereotype or categorization based on that player in light of the boots they’re wearing. I’m not saying it’s true for all circumstances, but on the whole you can determine that, for example, if a player is operating on the wing then they will wear a boot that’s lightweight such as Nike Mercurial Vapors or Adidas F50’s. A striker will be much the same as a winger, whether they put emphasis on dribbling or not will add some weight to which boots they wear. This also applies to central midfield players who will predominantly wear more robust boots, such as Adidas Predators or adiPures and Nike Total 90’s. If a central defender then traditionally in England you’d be expected to strap on a pair of Umbro boots, but in general defenders will opt for the ‘no-frills’ boots. Goalkeepers are a totally different type of mentality and can be extremely varied, largely due to their gloves being more crucial to their role.

Now I know I’ve made some quite all encompassing generalizations but it can be used and is done so by the majority of players. For when a player wants to portray an image of how they play, they must first refer to their own conception of themselves as a player and then seek which football boots compliment that conception. This process then expands onto the pitch where everyone will make some sort of assumption based on the image of the opposing player. Whether this assumption is confirmed or revised is based on how they play, but it comes to show how much of an image conscious sport football has become and even at grassroots with children wishing to emulate professionals by having their boots.

Players such as Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and David Villa wear Adidas F50’s, whereas players such as Xavi, Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard wear Adidas Predators or adiPure’s. The Nike contingent is made up of players such as Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo to mention a few. These players help to cement the form of player that wears which boot as everyone else will wish to copy the player, reflecting their position and style of play.

I remember when football boots used to cost little more than £50 when I was younger and as I grew up I saw the expansion of boot ranges that consisted of three different levels of the same boot and each having a different price tag dependent upon the quality of the boot. The higher the price tag, the better the boot as the marketing would lead you to believe.

At present there are five different forms of the Nike Mercurial Vapor, each having their respective price, with the top level costing an extortionate £274.99. This development has occurred over some twenty odd years and shows no signs of abating, especially when the belief that certain boots will enhance your abilities and cause you to improve. They may give confidence but stating this candidly, improvement comes from training, dedication and the player themselves and not which safari spotted boots they wish to pose in.

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