Robinho to Santos

Manchester City has agreed to loan Robinho to Brazilian side Santos.  The loan spell will begin immediately and end August 4th.  Santos has agreed to pay all of Robinho’s wages and bonuses.  Roberto Mancini had this to say about the move:

“Robinho is someone who needs to be playing regularly and we wish him well for the period of his loan.”

I think this move is fantastic for Robinho and the Brazilian national team.  The European game has spoiled some of Robinho’s magic.  Hopefully he’ll remember how to play during his time with Santos.

Cooper to Plymouth?

Kenny Cooper’s time at 1860 Munich looks over.  It sounds like a disagreement over playing time has forced the club to loan out the American striker. Reports have linked him to a loan deal at English Championship side Plymouth.  Cooper needs playing time and I don’t blame him for looking elsewhere for that opportunity.  The officials at Plymouth have said nothing is confirmed yet.

Giovani Dos Santos to  Galatasaray

Mexican forward Dos Santos is making a loan move to Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray after failing to impress at Tottenham.  Giovani joined Tottenham from Barcelona in 2008/2009 but failed to earn a regular spot and was loaned out to Ipswich Town.  The Mexican striker once again has failed to earn minutes and is being sent out on loan.

Eidur Gudjohnsen to Tottenham

The former Chelsea and Barcelona attacking midfielder is making a loan move to Tottenham.  Gudjohnsen joined Monaco in the summer and has made 11 appearances for the French Club.  Gudjohnsen was offered an identical contract by West Ham United and underwent a medical with club.  Tottenham swooped in and took the player from under West Ham’s nose.  West Ham co-owner had this to say:

“We thought we had a deal and the player had even had a medical,” West ham co-owner David Sullivan told the BBC earlier this week. “We then heard that Tottenham were trying to speak to the player.

“I can’t say I am happy about it but I believe in karma and what goes around, comes around.”

The newest Rapids supporters group, Bulldog Supporter’s Club, is having their first get together/dinner this coming Saturday.   Rapids Head Coach Gary Smith and Assistant Coach Steve Guppy will be in attendance to answer fans questions.  The coaching staff will be joined by Colin Clark and Kosuke Kimura. If you aren’t into the whole supporters group thing, this might still be interesting to attend just to get some questions answered.

Here is the event info:

Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Time: 6pm-9pm

Location: British Bulldog

Address: 2052 Stout St, Denver, CO 80205

Website: http://www.bulldogsupporters.com/

Other Rapids news:

• Rapids season opener against Chivas has been moved to Friday, March 26th, 2010 at 8:30pm Mountain.
• Rapids will play a charity shield match Friday, March 19th at 7pm.  Tickets are $10-20 and the money will go to help Haiti.