One killed and nine hurt as terrorists staged an attack on Togo team bus.

Emmanuel Adebayor and his Togo squad were ambushed on a crossing at the Congo border with the province of Cabinda, the team were heading for their first match in the Africa Cup of Nations that now could well be scraped.

Emmanual Adebayor and his fellow team mate were trapped inside the bus for more than 20 minutes as sustained machine gun fire allegedly from Angolan rebel forces pinned them down.

The Man City striker escaped without injury, but the driver was killed, from reports at least 2 player s are injured. Villa?s Moustapha Salifou is one of 28 UK based player at the Africa Cup of Nations event and was visibility shocked from the ordeal, Portsmouth who have five players actively taking part in the tournament made it clear that they will be talking urgently to the FIFA and the FA about continued player safety and if players safety cannot be assured they will be recalling there players.

Chelsea have 4 players, including Drogba and Essien in the event, with the first match between Togo and Ghana kicking off tomorrow.

Asked recently about if he had any reservation about attending the Africa Cup of Nations Emmanuel Adebayor stated? We were born in Africa we know what it is about, we hope everyone comes back safely? However listen to Grenoble?s Alaixys Romao ?If we can boycott it, let?s do it, It?s not for us to be shot at because of a football match. We should go home now?.....Go home!? ....

so home is anywhere that is free from terrorist attack, well don?t live in London then...Obviously this will raise security questions and safety concerns surrounding this summer?s World Cup finals in South Africa.

Vieira at 33 signs for Man City on loan deal, however his mental health was immediately called into question when he stated that he was the one key difference that can guide Man City to the title this year ...and then said his old club Arsenal (Val you better hold Kayoko back) no longer know how to win trophies anymore.......Kayoko deep breaths now...

Vieira has been cleared for the Carling Cup Semi ? Final with Man U ...Now this won?t make a scrape of difference this time, United and Sir Alex have learnt for their last outing and have a more robust line up in defence.... as usual Man City in debt have decided to loan Vieira....a waste of time and money ....

I see Arsene Wenger has called on the Premier league to investigate any requests to postpone any fixture because of bad weather, the match between Liverpool and Spurs due to be played tomorrow was called off yesterday even after persistent requests from premier league offices as to why ...only 4 weekend premier league fixtures have survived the cold snap.

I think every team should play no matter how much snow or how cold it is, if ?nuts? get frozen players should pay more attention to Squirrels who know how to look after there ?nuts? in these arctic conditions....wrap up warm.....

Ok fair comment to Arsenal who have indeed curbed there spending on transfers in favour of player development ...humm.. especially since Eduardo seem to have started firing on all cylinders, will Wenger have faith and resist the urge to reach for the wallet .....Jury?s out on that one ...

sympathies go out to those suffered in that harsh event..to adebayor as well..i wished he would be miserable for leaving arsenal, but this was just too much over the top..these guys do this to represent their countries well..and only terrorism is the one killer of passion. romao's comment was reasonable but not to go home..the tournament started..an immediate cancellation would even cause more riot...just up security then it should go alot more smoother..

AND on to patrick vieira..lol amazing things he said...and he's on loan too..so not sure why act like youre gonna help this team long term..even at 33..how much do you expect to play..there's a reason mourinho allowed the loan spell..muntari seems to be fitting in at the holding role now better than 'mr. confident'. he said that arsenal didnt know how to win trophies anymore? if thats the case..we cant win trophies anymore because thierry henry is gone, not you..haha a good way to come back to england and immediately placed on arsenal's firing line..its really fitting we're called gunners no? lol..some reception he's going to get..wenger said early into alex song's career, he was reminding him of a young patrick vieira, but recently said he compares nothing to vieira..i think wenger meant to say that alex song looked alot like claude makelele..haha ha~haha..oh man this just hypes up the arsenal/man city 'derby' already..we get to embarrass vieira..he better not act hurt because we'll seriously make him eat his words!

Sympathy to TOGO team too.

Did you guys knew that Wenger planning to trade Fabregas with Higuain ? i wonder if this rumor were true.


And for Boxing fans this is quite a weird one Pacquy dont agree with Mayweather, May want a blood test 14 days before the mandatory fight. But Pacquy want the test blood 30 days before mandatory fights. I think test blood doesnt't need lot of blood to be taken from your body, not like if you donated your blood to the red cross . So it is weird if pacquy not agree with it.

fabregas for higuain would be arsene wenger's worst decision he's made in his life..we do need a striker but bendtner is trying to get fit and with eduardo slowly coming into form, a move for someone up front seems less likely..higuain is a formidable player no question, but his goal scoring talent to the work-rate fabregas gives our squad is in no comparison..it shouldnt be thought about...hands down answer should be 'no!!'...goals are hard to come by as our best striker(s) are hurt, losing our top scorer/assister this season would literally kill our chances in “securing” our first cup in 4 years..

everton's effervescence was high despite harsh condition but secured jus a point..pienaar chipped in the 81st which looked to the winner, but rosicky had other plans equalising in stoppage time to salvage a match in which we shouldve lost..arsenal record against mid-table teams is staggering..averaging 2.53 points per outing and averaging little over 2 goals per while conceding just over 1..none mattered as we were honestly lucky to secure the point and wish denilson the best into recovery: he suddenly collapsed mid-game in the open field..severity in the weather couldve played a major role..bad weather postponed the chelsea/hull clash and the tottenham game as well so i was surprised to see our game still in hand.

togo exits from african cup of nations after last weekend's horrific attack on their team bus killing 3, injuring 8 including their starting 'keeper..security questions are high now as angolan threats on more attacks are plentiful...many teams are scared rather to come into angola, the host country in this year's tournament, but the angolan P.M. guaranteed all countries will be taken care of and re-invites togo to participate once more.

transfer: stoke city president has confirmed that they have contacted real madrid for former united goal scoring legend ruud van nistelrooy. so expect to see him to be in england, but where??

Chelsea?s Joe Cole?s set to leave Chelsea after contract negotiations stall, Joe Cole?s current contract runs out at the end of the season, so he could theoretically contact other clubs in regard to a pre contract agreement, Cole who transferred from West Ham is allegedly asking a 50% rise on his ?80,000 which will put him in the same pay range as established stars as Anelka and Essien.

However it seem as though Chelsea have called his bluff and insisted he prove this huge rise...considering his nine months absence through injury ......Goals mean money so to speak ... Cole has made appearances in 18 matches under manager Carlo Ancelotti, 12 of which were starts.

That Chelsea board has let the situation deteriorate to this level; Cole is in his final six months show the tricky state of his position.

It is ironic that Cole has never shown any willingness to leave Chelsea...But with the world cup looming,he must be greatly aware that he needs to make more first team appearances to justify selection into the England 22 ...
A sad day for Chelsea, Kayoko and SwallowTail will be laughing into to their pink grapefruit cassis martinis....a girly drink I might hasten to add Guys....lol....

joe cole probably will move, but i doubt any club will be willing to pay ?120,000 a week for him..his inability to stay fit will shy away potential buyers..?80,000 then well tottenham will be first in line to sign him..lol..harry redknapp has no faith, always looking to add players!! ^_^ but really, lots of teams could want his services..in england i should add..mediocre teams who now have a substantial amount of money to spend are looking everywhere...he'll be a good addition to any of those clubs..birmingham have lots to spend, stoke is looking to add firepower..liverpool might be a spot he can fit into...reds lacking effective wing play is one of the reasons theyre sitting where they are at the moment..joe cole only plays the wing so he can help..but then again all the teams i mentioned are looking for goal scorers, not cristiano ronaldo's..lol

and im more of a sake/soju type pips..i dont do those girly stuff if i drink at all..but it matches val perfectly..a girl drink for a girl..it makes sense right?? and pips must be sipping that carlsberg stuff..she's gotten all this 'ish' talking from nowhere..the beer has to be it as you say and do crazy things when intoxicated!!..lol

Sol comes home ....?Wengers my inspiration ?coos Campbell ...sounds like they will be announcing their engagement next ....it all sounds like ?buy on get one free? to me Kayoko I honestly thought Sol Campbell had applied for his free pensioner travel card ....Knowing you Kayoko I bet you have one of those umbrella?s, fireworks, and fruit hanging off your "sake sunrise?....*sigh*

The Red lost in FA cup very dramatic XD, Gerrard and Torres not for sale that's the latest news i heard. Thanks God for that. Also Liverpool got Maxi Rodriges ( i hope that was the right spelling)

Rumor said Barcelona want Rooney too, in the same time Real planning to spend a large amount of money to bought Rooney. If this happen, what happen to MU cos MU not very productive to scored goals.

High possibility Ribery go to Chelsea since Ribery haven't sign new Bayern contract.
And last i don't drink lol

seriously this girl?? lol..and i do collect those umbrellas..sake sunrise's...uhhh maybe not..sake bombs yes but i never tried..just traditional sake is good for me..

and i saw that sol campbell returned..but playing in reserves to get match fit seeing he hasnt played in 5 months..i was surprised to see him return. couple of years ago, he just angrily got up and left for portsmouth..but arsenal ALWAYS being 'professional' hehe, we were welcoming with open arms for our former legendary mainstay at centre back. not a position worth addressing but too good not to play as he needed to play somewhere after signing a 5-year contract to notts county i think, but left after like just 2 months..now that was hilarious!!! i died when i saw it on sky..lol

i want to see barca/real back off england players for one season..are their players not good enough...barca has henry/ibra/messi and they want rooney!? real signed ronaldo/kaka/benzema and they want rooney!? its proposterous!! sir alex has to be boiling over hearing rumor after rumor on his players going to spain..fifa's hands are tied as its not illegal, but show some integrity..barca accused real for 'ruining' the transfer market, but the catalan giants look to be no different..val has to be super nervous while you and i pips are drinking/laughing away...1-2-3 SAKE!!!..^_^

Is Rafael Benitez a dead man walking at Anfield?....

Well the Reds squandered their one goal lead to end up being knocked out of their FA Cup 3rd round tie with Reading... Out of the Champions League and in danger of finishing out of the lucrative top four automatic qualifying slots a demoralised Liverpool squad desperately need motivation and focus from the top down, will Benitez survive what appears to be another poor performance, he must have been concerned that Torres and Gerrard failed to finish due to injury.....

when a Manager vows to ?fight on ?you know the writing is on the wall...

Well Ribery has clearly indicated he would like to move to Chelsea he wants his position resolved before the World Cup Finals, but for ?40.000,000... not on your chinny chin chin is Ribery worth that much even though Ancelotti has carte blanch from the Chelsea board to buy whoever he wants...lets be clear the Premier league clubs need a financial wakeup call that I will be essaying...

Man U thanks to the Florida based Glazers are trying again to refinance the ?700m debts which their 2005 takeover has lumbered the club with, and could lead to the sale of Rooney....I know Val this would be a worst case scenario ...

Tee-total...Val?... very wise...Kayoko take note and put that Kinky Pink Sake down it?s a chick drink....get to grips with a manly pint of Belgian strong lager ..*shudders*. and takes step back...what would fibreglass think ....