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Croats were never much of a conquering nation, establishing colonies and such, but we seem to be on a roll recently. This Monday, on the very last day of what’s been a busy transfer period, another Croat landed on the shores of North London, more specifically the old Tottenham harbor.

But before I “Yarrrr” away everyone reading this thing, yes, Tottenham Hotspur have signed yet another Croat, this time in the shape and voice of Niko Kranjcar. For a reported sum of £2.5m, Niko will join his NT teammates & already established London folk, Luka Modric and Vedran Corluka. And with Modric out with injury, Kranjcar junior will surely have his hands full once the international break comes to a close. Not that his hands (or legs rather) will be any less busy this weekend and next week when we visit Wembley. It’ll be interesting to see how Niko fills in for Luka, as most pundits are suggesting that’s what both Bilic and Redknapp have in store for the former Dinamo & Hajduk man.

Conquering Britain
Ivan Klasnic also joins our colony in the Premiership, having made the loan switch from Nantes to Bolton Wanderers. Not a bad move that, hopping from the French second to arguably world’s most competitive football league. Best of luck to you Ivan, a well deserved chance to go and prove yourself at the highest level.
…And justice for all
Eduardo is suspended for 2 European games after having been found guilty of a dive which saw Arsenal take the crucial lead against Celtic in a terribly even encounter played 2 weeks ago. And thank God for that, this kind of ill deed should never go unpunished. UEFA has shown that they care about football and with another 1.178 players banned on this weekend alone (UEFA officials have been working over time, checking videos and having a word with anyone who felt their opposition might have cheated them in one way or another), things have finally started making sense in the world of football. Also, the gesture made by the two sporting icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo, which saw them both, in what can only be called a moment of true sincerity, admitting they may have used this ill tactic once or twice throughout their career but were now done with it for good, was tear shattering. They have seen the light. Finally we have it, justice, Unyielding & Equal For All.

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By amunt valencia | September 5th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
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i had be more concerned of Ukraine if croatia wont win the next game(england) they may be in danger of being beaten to second place by ukraine who are three points behind with a game in hand

a world cup without croatia would b disaster i had rather see croatia qualify than either ukraine or england-hoping for a miracle-
i know the squad can still pull it

krizanic is my boy

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By Mario | September 9th, 2009 at 5:40 am
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Yeah, it looks tricky from whichever angle we look at it. It might unfold tonight or it might go all the way to the final eve. And your boy Krizanac better perform tonight, lord knows he’ll have his hands full. :)

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