18 Yard Box has a look at the news doing the rounds in the footballing world.
It's debut time for the Senegal striker whereas it might be a good bye gift for a midifielder. Have a look.
Out-of-favour Gunner’s defender Johan Djourou has sealed a loan deal with Budesliga side Hannover 96 till the end of the season. Djourou, who has made 144 club appearances for Arsenal will join to the German side to gain some 'play time' as stated by Arsene Wenger. Arsenal, who are looking to clear out their deadwood, have already loaned out Chamakh to West Ham United. The news was confirmed on the official club website with the statement, "Everyone at Arsenal would like to wish Johan well for his time in Germany."
It's debut time for the Senegal striker whereas it might be a good bye gift for a midifielder. Have a look.
Holtby 'Spurred' by the opportunity
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| Here I come |
White Hart Lane’s newest acquisition, Lewis Holtby, today expressed happiness at having finally fulfilled his dream to switch to England. Holtby, whose father is from Liverpool, was addressing fans for the first time after the switch. "When I was a lad, I used to sit with my dad in front of the TV and long to play there. This chance has now arrived, and I have taken it.I have always said that it would be realising a dream for me to play in the Premier League one day. As soon as this became reality, it was a childhood dream come true", he explained. The Germany U-21 skipper has been an object of much interest and Tottenham Hotspurs were surprise winners in the race to pick the Schalke 04 midfielder, originally favoured to go to arch-rivals Arsenal.
He will join Spurs next season as he prepares to see out season with his current club Schalke 04.
Ba sizzles in debut, Lampard equals old hero and Newcastle stunned by Brighton
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| Dream debut for Ba |
Starting ahead of Fernando Torres, Chelsea new boy Demba Ba scored a brace in Chelsea's 5-1 win over Southampton in their FA Cup 3rd round clash. Ba, who joined Chelsea just two days ago help Chelsea equalize after they had gone behind through a Rodriguez goal. Moses and Ivanovic scored on either side of the halves followed by Ba's second. Lampard put an end to the Saint's misery after scoring for the past taking his career tally to 193 goals. Lampard, with this goal, equalled Kerry Dixon's record of 193 goals.
On the other hand 10 men Newcastle heaped further misery upon themselves as Shola Ameobi's red card saw them begin the night on a terrible note. Goals from Andrea Orlandi and substitute Will Hoskins rapped up a 2-0 win for Brighton, who had knocked out Newcastle last season also in the 4th round.
Hannover 96 secure Arsenal defender Djourou on loan
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| Germany calling |
Other Headlines
1. Spurs thrash Coventry 3-0 and City march on against Stoke after winning 3-0.
2. Vilanova to be back for Barcelona Derby.
3. Robbie Kean refuses Premier League return.
4. Boateng contemplates Italy exit after race row.
5. Aston Villa beat Ipswich in FA Cup tie.
Written By,
Abhishek Karandikar
Abhishek is a writer for 18 Yard Box
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