Espanyol agree deal with Arsenal’s Martinez
July 22, 2008
Espanyol have swooped for midfielder Ramon Martinez, of Argentina’s Arsenal.
Martinez spent last season with Mexico’s Tigres, and has agreed terms with Espanyol over a four-year contract.
Espanyol moved quickly for Martinez yesterday after being turned down by Matias Delgado, who penned a new deal with Besiktas in the morning.
Fulham’s David Healy Branded a Disgrace
July 22, 2008
Fulham and the Irish Football Association are looking into David Healy’s flute-playing gesture during Saturday’s friendly against Celtic.
The Northern Ireland striker upset some Celtic fans by pretending to play a flute in an apparent mimic of an Orange band member who celebrate the victory of King Billy over Irish Nationalists.
Pictures of the incident appeared on the front pages of some newspapers in Scotland though and have prompted debate in Northern Ireland.
IFA chief executive Howard Wells is waiting to speak to Healy before making any judgement.
