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Roman Abramovich's 5 years at Chelsea: Good or bad for football? (Daily Mirror)
Everyone has an opinion about Roman Abramovich.

Transfer market warming up (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
With just over one month before the major football leagues in Europe open, clubs are strengthening their squads. It has been one of the busiest transfer markets for years as three wealthy clubs - Chelsea, Inter Milan and Barcelona - have new coaches who want to build a team to fit their philosophy.

Obituaries (The Herald-Mail)
Roger Rivera, 57; Ralph W. Canby, 90; John F. Bowman, 79; Del F. Wachter, 48; Rollin W. Twigg, 92; David R. Gelwicks; Martin L. Diffenbaucher Jr., 83; Arbutus M. Struckman, 87; Lois Lillian (Kendall) Davis, 72; Charles H. Stotler Sr., 76; Leon G. Kinsey

Prem Clubs' Squads Shaping Up For The New Season (Goal.com)
It seems scarcely possible, with a superb Euro 2008 tournament having only just finished, but a week from now, Premier League players who were not involved in the European Championship will be reporting back to their clubs to start getting into shape for the start of the 2008-09 season.

Hull Chasing Chelsea Starlet? (Goal.com)
The Tigers earned Premier League promotion last month when they defeated Bristol City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, thus reaching English football’s top tier for the first time in their 104-year history.

Table of contents (EuroGamer)
Have you heard the one about the Englishman, the Scotsman and the Jamaican-Canadian? EA's lead FIFA team comprises staff of over 18 nationalities, which, were it a real squad, would no doubt have shifty FIFA president Sepp Blatter railing against the vile destruction of home-grown talent.

Transfer Talk: Aston Villa's 2008/9 prospects (Daily Telegraph)
The youthful verve of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young provide reason for optimism as Villa aim to build upon recent, moderate success, though Martin O'Neill's team-building plans are to be compromised by a number of key departures.

Michael Ballack's race against time (Daily Telegraph)
Loss of captain through injury would hit Low's team's chances, Roy Collins reports

Deaths & Funerals (Victoria Times Colonist)
HERRLING, Cheryl Cheryl passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 21st, 2008. Survived by her loving husband Steven, and children Hal and Meghan. Memorial at Sooke Community Dinning Hall on Sat, 28th, 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers donations, can be made to the charity of your choice. 479269

English Lion Cubs: Six To Watch In 2008-09 (Goal.com)
Amid the influx of overseas players in the English Premier League, some promising homegrown talent still manages to flourish. Matthew Wheatley identifies six young Englishmen who could make a big impact next season...