It seems that last season has only just finished but this week saw
the release of next season's fixture list.
Not exact matches
The
next season of Mad Men will hit on April 7, and AMC has
released some straight - up beautiful screenshots
of the new episodes today.
I'm usually the absolute worst at seeing the very best out
of a schedule when it's
released, but there is a serious chance we start the
season 0 - 4
next year.
What I heard this morning really P's me off, apparently Arsenal have in excess
of # 220 million sitting in the bank,
of course not even half
of this will be
released to whatever manager have
next season, because Kroenke uses it as collateral for loans to purchase other teams and build new stadiums in the USA, not forgetting
of course his $ 150 million ranch.
Coquelin has done the type
of job Xhaka could benefit from playing
next to in pre
season, nippy tackling player to win the ball back and to
release it to either a wingback or Xhaka to drive the game forward.
An official line has yet to be
released from Carrow Road, however the rumours have already shocked many Norwich fans, who this morning took to the social media website twitter to vent their feelings, as well as identify whom they would potentially like to see take charge
of the club in the Premier League
next season.
The Villains remain insistent that they won't do any business unless Benteke's # 32.5 millon
release clause is met, but they could face the prospect
of an unhappy player at the club
next season should the Reds refuse to match the valuation.
Concerned that aloof quarterback Brian Griese was losing the respect
of his teammates, Shanahan
released him even though the Broncos will have to take a $ 6.9 million salary - cap hit
next year; free agent Jake Plummer, who at times ran hot but was mostly cold during six
seasons with the Cardinals, was signed to replace Griese.
It was revealed a month ago that the Gunners were going to freeze ticket prices for
next season, but that hardly matters as figures
released today show that the Emirates generates more matchday revenue than any other club in the world with a total
of # 101.84 million last year, narrowly ahead
of Real Madrid, who made # 100.12 m from games at the Bernabeu, and Barcelona, with a total
of # 90.17 m. Manchester United are
next on the list, generating # 87.96 m from Old Trafford while Chelsea are sixth with # 71.84 m made from Stamford Bridge.
With a
release clause
of around # 18m, the 23 - year - old looks a tempting option for Liverpool and City as they both look to improve in attack
next season.
IndyCar
released its 2014 testing regulations on Wednesday afternoon, announcing that teams will be allotted a total
of 18 testing days, effective immediately through the end
of next season, with the chance to earn additional dates through testing Indy Lights Series drivers.
Notre Dame and Under Armour
released the first photos
of next season's football uniforms.
«This year, 125th birthday celebrations will be kicked off with the
release of a special anniversary LFC crest, which will be revealed on
next season's kit in April,» read a statement on LiverpoolFC.com.
Now that the NFL Draft has concluded, football bettors are itching for the
next big day
of the schedule: the
release of NFL
season win totals.
Time for some brutal honesty... this team, as it stands, is in no better position to compete
next season than they were 12 months ago, minus the fact that some fans have been easily snowed by the acquisition
of Lacazette, the free transfer LB and the
release of Sanogo... if you look at the facts carefully you will see a team that still has far more questions than answers... to better show what I mean by this statement I will briefly discuss the current state
of affairs on a position - by - position basis... in goal we have 4 potential candidates, but in reality we have only 1 option with any real future and somehow he's the only one we have actively tried to get rid
of for years because he and his father were a little too involved on social media and he got caught smoking (funny how people still defend Wiltshire under the same and far worse circumstances)... you would think we would want to keep any goaltender that Juventus had interest in, as they seem to have a pretty good history when it comes to that position... as far as the defenders on our current roster there are only a few individuals whom have the skill and / or youth worthy
of our time and / or investment, as such we should get rid
of anyone who doesn't meet those simple requirements, which means we should get rid
of DeBouchy, Gibbs, Gabriel, Mertz and loan out Chambers to see if last
seasons foray with Middlesborough was an anomaly or a prediction
of things to come... some fans have lamented wildly about the return
of Mertz to the starting lineup due to his FA Cup performance but these sort
of pie in the sky meanderings are indicative
of what's wrong with this club and it's wishy - washy fan - base... in addition to these moves the club should aggressively pursue the acquisition
of dominant and mobile CB to stabilize an all too fragile defensive group that has self - destructed on numerous occasions over the past 5
seasons... moving forward and building on our need to re-establish our once dominant presence throughout the middle
of the park we need to target a CDM then do whatever it takes to get that player into the fold without any
of the usual nickel and diming we have become famous for (this kind
of ruthless haggling has cost us numerous special players and certainly can't help make the player in question feel good about the way their future potential employer feels about them)... in order for us to become dominant again we need to be strong up the middle again from Goalkeeper to CB to DM to ACM to striker, like we did in our most glorious years before and during Wenger's reign... with this in mind, if we want Ozil to be that dominant attacking midfielder we can't keep leaving him exposed to constant ridicule about his lack
of defensive prowess and provide him with the proper players in the final third... he was never a good defensive player in Real or with the German National squad and they certainly didn't suffer as a result
of his presence on the pitch... as for the rest
of the midfield the blame falls squarely in the hands
of Wenger and Gazidis, the fact that Ramsey, Ox, Sanchez and even Ozil were allowed to regularly start when none
of the aforementioned had more than a year left under contract is criminal for a club
of this size and financial might... the fact that we could find money for Walcott and Xhaka, who weren't even guaranteed starters, means that our whole business model needs a complete overhaul... for me it's time to get rid
of some serious deadweight, even if it means selling them below what you believe their market value is just to simply right this ship and change the stagnant culture that currently exists... this means saying goodbye to Wiltshire, Elneny, Carzola, Walcott and Ramsey... everyone, minus Elneny, have spent just as much time on the training table as on the field
of play, which would be manageable if they weren't so inconsistent from a performance standpoint (excluding Carzola, who is like the recent version
of Rosicky — too bad, both will be deeply missed)... in their places we need to bring in some proven performers with no history
of injuries... up front, although I do like the possibilities that a player like Lacazette presents, the fact that we had to wait so many years to acquire some true quality at the striker position falls once again squarely at the feet
of Wenger... this issue highlights the ultimate scam being perpetrated by this club since the arrival
of Kroenke: pretend your a small market club when it comes to making purchases but milk your fans like a big market club when it comes to ticket prices and merchandising... I believe the reason why Wenger hasn't pursued someone
of Henry's quality, minus a fairly inexpensive RVP, was that he knew that they would demand players
of a similar ilk to be brought on board and that wasn't possible when the business model was that
of a «selling» club... does it really make sense that we could only make a cheeky bid for Suarez, or that we couldn't get Higuain over the line when he was being offered up for half the price he eventually went to Juve for, or that we've only paid any interest to strikers who were clearly not going to press their current teams to let them go to Arsenal like Benzema or Cavani... just part
of the facade that finally came crashing down when Sanchez finally called their bluff... the fact remains that no one wants to win more than Sanchez, including Wenger, and although I don't agree with everything that he has done off the field, I would much rather have Alexis front and center than a manager who has clearly bought into the Kroenke model in large part due to the fact that his enormous ego suggests that only he could accomplish great things without breaking the bank... unfortunately that isn't possible anymore as the game has changed quite dramatically in the last 15 years, which has left a largely complacent and complicit Wenger on the outside looking in... so don't blame those players who demanded more and were left wanting... don't blame those fans who have tried desperately to raise awareness for several years when cracks began to appear... place the blame at the feet
of those who were well aware all along
of the potential pitfalls
of just such a plan but continued to follow it even when it was no longer a financial necessity, like it ever really was...
I personally think that the club still has little chance
of retaining our 2 world class players despite the rumours but it will obviously come at a cost and be difficult: 1 - Pay them more than anybody else but, and unfortunately they will probably have to insert some type
of release clause for
next summer if the right club and offer arrives to let them go in case
of an ultimate painful underachieving
season.
Here is my list
of players from the 29 that can be sold
released or loan, which will bring the over 21 year old first team squad down to just 21 players Szczesney Martinez Macey Debuchy Flamini Arteta Rosicky Sanogo This then gives us space for 4 new signings, personally I think that would be enough if we go with this squad for
next season Cech ospina Huddart (under 21) Jenkinson Bellerin (u21) New signining, Mertesacker Koscielny Gabriel Monreal Gibbs New signing Coquelin chambers (u21) Elneny wilshire ramsey New Signing, walcott, chamberlain Ozil, iwobi (u21) toral (u21) Alexis, Campbell, Wellington New signing, Welbeck, giroud
This year, 125th birthday celebrations will be kicked off with the
release of a special anniversary LFC crest, which will be revealed on
next season's kit in April.
The clearout has already begun in earnest with Bacary Sagna, Gael Clichy, Jesus Navas, Pablo Zabaleta and Willy Caballero all
released, and last
season's disappointing campaign will be the catalyst for a period
of heavy investment as Guardiola looks to mount a serious assault on both the Premier League and Champions League
next season.
Over the last week, there were leaked images
of the home, away and thirds kits surfacing online and it seems the club have moved swiftly to officially
release next season's design.
The Catalans are prepared to accept # 12 million for his services ahead
of next season, despite the
release clause in his contract standing at # 42 million.
Neymar currently has a staggering
release clause
of # 179m on his Barcelona contract, and this has not diminished speculation over his future with Paris Saint - Germain desperate to make significant progress in Europe
next season.
Following on from the announcement that Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres would leave the club at the end
of the
season, bookmakers have
released the odds for which club could be his
next destination.
Following a new trailer and a
season 10 renewal announcement for Will & Grace, NBC has
released two new promos for the sitcom ahead
of its series premiere
next month; check them out here... That's right, honey!
Via USA Today, here's one
of what's likely to be several deleted scenes from the first
season of ABC's Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to be released on the Internets in advance of the Season One Blu - ray / DVD release next
season of ABC's Marvel's Agents
of S.H.I.E.L.D. to be
released on the Internets in advance
of the
Season One Blu - ray / DVD release next
Season One Blu - ray / DVD
release next week.
Ahead
of its
season two premiere
next month, HBO has
released a batch
of promo images for its acclaimed drama series Westworld featuring cast members Talulah Riley, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Betty Gabriel, Luke Hemsworth, Gustaf Skarsgard, Fares Fares, Rodrigo Santoro, and Simon Quarterman; take a look here... SEE ALSO: Westworld -LSB-...]
We're moving into DLC
season, what with yesterday's confirmation
of next week's
release of Assassin's Creed IV's first big expansion, the recent news
of bold DLC plans for GTA V — and now info about the first one for Xbox One launch game Dead Rising 3.
Ahead
of its
season two premiere
next month, HBO has
released a batch
of promo images for its acclaimed drama series Westworld featuring cast members Talulah Riley, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Betty Gabriel, Luke Hemsworth, Gustaf Skarsgard, Fares Fares, Rodrigo Santoro, and Simon Quarterman; take a look here...
Fox has
released a promo and a batch
of images from
next week's ninth episode
of Wayward Pines
season two, entitled «Walcott Prep»; check them out here... Pilcher recalls finding his Chosen One.
All the tracks, cars, and drivers
of the 2018 Formula 1
season are coming to Playstion 4, Xbox One, and Windows 10
next summer, with the official 2018 F1 game set for a worldwide August 24
release.
Filming starts at the end
of next month, and we'll likely see this at Cannes or Venice in 2013 ahead
of an Oscar -
season release.
The CW has
released an extended trailer for
next week's episode
of «The Flash» — the penultimate episode
of Season 2 — titled «Invincible.»
Finally, Syfy has
released several creepy teasers for the
next season of Channel Zero, «Butcher's Block.»
and the film is from the undervalued but excellent writer / director Mike Mills (Beginners) Demanders looks back at My Beautiful Laundrette which recently got a Criterion
release Variety happy news:
Season 2
of Transparent arrives in time for Christmas i09 Ridley Scott still planning on filming a Prometheus sequel
next year.
In advance
of the second
season premiere
next month, Showtime has
released a new trailer for «Ray Donovan.»
Ahead
of its
season premiere
next month, TNT has
released a new trailer for its upcoming period drama Will.
Moreover, Nintendo should also mark down the price
of the system closer to the holiday
season and provide unique bundles, in order to better position themselves for when the more expensive
next - gen consoles are
released.
Best DVD / BD
Release: Touchback Best DVD / BD Special Edition
Release: Little Shop
Of Horrors: The Director's Cut Best DVD / BD Collection
Release: Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection Best DVD / BD Television Series
Release: Star Trek: The
Next Generation,
Season 1 & 2
Ahead
of its
season premiere
next month, AMC has
released a brief new teaser for the upcoming small screen adaptation
of Dan Simmons» bestselling novel The Terror.
If the digital effects can be completed in time for
release this year instead
of next, expect Netflix to push this hard come Awards
season.
This new version comes with Seasons 1 and 2 included as DLC, with the elements
of Season 3 to be
released sporadically over the
next year.
The Balance
of Performance heading into
next month's 24 Hours
of Le Mans has been
released, with weight and power adjustments made to all cars since the FIA World Endurance Championship
season - opener at Spa.
The Sept. 12
release of the
next iPhone would be the logical timing for the iPad Mini, but others speculate the tablet will get its own event in November — just in time for the shotgun start to the holiday
season.
It is claimed in the report that Apple might delay the
release until
next year, at the cost
of losing out the on the year - end holiday shopping
season.
Other boys» love collections to look forward to for the
next holiday
season come from Yaoi Press with several new bundles
of their previously
released series, such as a collection
of Dany + Dany's works, the Gothic Yaoi Bundle; the Yaoi Gems Bundle, which includes Stallion, Saihoshi and the first two volumes
of the Yaoi Anthology series, and, my personal recommendation
of the bunch, a Winter Demon Bundle containing all four volumes
of the series.
mgdotnet, formerly bbthemelab, let us know that the new
season not only brings a new name change but the
release of three wonderful summer style themes for you to enjoy for the
next few months.
Between New Year's and the
next season, in the Valley's six towns
of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Solvang and Santa Ynez, new wines are
released (it's Rosé time!)
The final episode
of the first
season of Telltale Games» The Walking Dead is set to be
released on PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and iOS
next week.
Final Fantasy XV
season pass will grant access its owners to six pieces
of downloadable content, which will
release this year and
next year.
This holiday
season is going to be overshadowed by the
release of the
next generation
of consoles (the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One), but this is a great time to jump on board with the PS3.