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English National Team
England's James praises Capello's tough regime (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
England's improved results justify the new standards of discipline and team bonding introduced by Italian coach Fabio Capello, goalkeeper David James said on Sunday.

The week that was: Mar 27-Apr 03 (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Diego Maradona was "stabbed in the heart" and fan power forced Christian Vieri to quit Serie A.

Holland: England defy striking crisis (Apr 2, 2009 06:30 GMT)
Phil Holland worries about England's striking options during a stuttering win over Ukraine.

McClaren: I don't miss England (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
FC Twente coach Steve McClaren has no regrets over swapping England for Holland, admitting he "loves" his new life.

Fab: We can cope (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello insists he has enough strength in depth to ensure his impressive start to life as England manager continues, despite having to call on his fifth-choice striker for the World Cup clash with Ukraine.


English Premier League
Toffees set to release Van Der Meyde (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Andy van der Meyde's agent expects the former Dutch international to be released by Everton at the end of the season.

Tottenham striker Bent sidelined for a fortnight (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed striker Darren Bent will be out for at least two weeks after suffering a medial ligament injury.

Man United's Park anticipates S.Korea homecoming (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Park Ji-sung cannot wait to star in front of his adoring Korean public for Manchester United.

Evra not scared of Messi (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Patrice Evra has claimed he would relish the prospect of coming up against Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Jagielka admits FA Cup pain after successful op (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Jagielka's knee operation has been declared a success as the Everton defender comes to terms with missing the FA Cup final.

Redknapp targets "one or two" new players (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has earmarked the players he wants to get the club closer to the top four of the Premier League next season.

Wright-Phillips sidelined for Rovers clash (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Shaun Wright-Phillips seems certain to miss Manchester City's must-win encounter with Blackburn Rovers at Eastlands on Saturday.

Premier League target Eto'o wants Barca deal (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o insists he is happy at the Nou Camp ahead of contract talks at the end of the campaign.

Wenger hits back at Rummenigge criticism (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge after the German launched a stinging criticism of his policy of signing players from overseas at a very young age.

Ferguson may recall Brown for trip to Boro (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has pledged to make wholesale changes to his Manchester United line-up for Saturday's Premier League trip to Middlesbrough.

Wigan boss Bruce ready to play Zaki (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is not prepared to allow his row with on-loan striker Amr Zaki affect the fortunes of the club.

Everton to face MLS All-Stars in Salt Lake in July (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton will face the Major League Soccer All-Stars team as part of their North American pre-season tour, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Benitez expects Gerrard to face Newcastle (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool managed Rafael Benitez expects to welcome influential skipper Steven Gerrard back to the squad for Sunday's crucial Premier League match against relegation threatened Newcastle United.

O'Neill in favour of Old Firm proposals (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has backed proposals which could see his former club Celtic and Rangers becoming part of a revamped Premier League.

Man Utd's Asia tour begins in KL in July (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United will open their high-profile summer tour of Asia against a Malaysian Select XI in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, July 18.

Ref admits Man Utd penalty was a mistake (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Referee Howard Webb has admitted that the penalty which sparked Manchester United five-goal comeback in their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday was a mistake.

Man City misfit Elano wants new contract (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's Brazilian misfit Elano is ready to sign a new contract at Eastlands after finally rediscovering his form.

Holland: Living on the edge (Apr 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland foresees a bleak future for Newcastle if the club are relegated from the top flight.

New Hammers deal for Zola's assistant Clarke (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Ham United first-team coach Steve Clarke has joined manager Gianfranco Zola in signing a new contract to stay at Upton Park until 2013.

Baggies could be missing Morrison for season (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Key midfielder James Morrison's participation in the final month of West Bromwich Albion's season is hanging in the balance because of a heel problem.

Hammers tie down coach Clarke (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Ham first-team coach Steve Clarke has joined manager Gianfranco Zola in signing a new contract to stay at Upton Park until 2013.

Wolves to sign Hyypia on Bosman transfer? (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Mick McCarthy is interested in signing Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia.

Villa boss paid damages by football website (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has accepted "substantial damages" and an apology for a website article alleging there were strong grounds to suspect he told lies about a transfer deal.

Phil Brown's son arrested on drugs charge (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Hull manager Phil Brown insists he is "fully focused" on his job despite his son's arrest on suspicion of drug possession.

Di Michele hopeful of Hammers extension (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
David Di Michele is keeping his fingers crossed he can stay at West Ham next season.

Fantasy Focus: Squad of the Month (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the best of the Premier League fantasy performers in April.

O'Neill bemoans loss of ill-fated Laursen (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill admits Aston Villa have sorely missed the "big heart" of injured skipper Martin Laursen after seeing their hopes of securing Champions League football virtually disappear.

Man City deny talks over £40m Eto'o bid (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City have denied that talks took place on Monday with senior officials from Barcelona over a possible £40m British transfer record deal to bring star striker Samuel Eto'o to the Premier League.

Shearer bemoans missed Newcastle chances (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer has admitted he does not know how many points will keep Newcastle up after seeing two go begging in a goalless draw against Portsmouth.

Liverpool must sell to buy transfer targets (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he will have to sell players to help fund summer transfer targets.

Nani vows to fight for his place at United (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has vowed to stay and fight for his place in the team despite his frustration at being substituted during Saturday's victory over Tottenham.

Toure shows no fear ahead of United clash (Apr 27, 2009 23:13 GMT)
Kolo Toure maintains Arsenal should not be "scared'' of any side and insists their free-flowing football can prove a match for European champions Manchester United.

Crocked Jagielka set to go under the knife (Apr 27, 2009 23:08 GMT)
Unlucky Phil Jagielka will have knee surgery on Wednesday in London and could be back in action at the beginning of next season.

Rafael earns new contract to run until 2013 (Apr 27, 2009 19:56 GMT)
Rafael's fine performances in his debut season with Manchester United have been rewarded with a two-year contract extension to run until the summer of 2013.

O'Neill to strengthen to stave off challengers (Apr 27, 2009 17:14 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is already eyeing up players to strengthen Aston Villa's bid for honours next season after admitting he expects Manchester City and Tottenham to be major rivals.

Hart not worried about Shearer factor at St James' (Apr 27, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Portsmouth players have been urged to keep fighting for their Premier League lives and not fear the "Alan Shearer factor'' at troubled Newcastle.

Allardyce eyes safety mark after win over Wigan (Apr 27, 2009 15:31 GMT)
Sam Allardyce hailed Blackburn's fighting spirit after goals from Benni McCarthy and Ryan Nelsen moved his side to within one more win of securing Premier League survival.

FA ask for Jenas explanation (Apr 27, 2009 15:26 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas could be in hot water with the Football Association for his remarks about referee Howard Webb following the 5-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Premier Showdown - Apr 25-27 (Apr 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Adebayor: Milan interest like Beyonce crush (Apr 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has compared interest from AC Milan this summer to being told that former Destiny's Child's singer Beyonce Knowles is interested in him.

Taylor defends award voting system (Apr 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Gordon Taylor has defended the voting system for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award that Ryan Giggs received.

Zokora not content to sit on the bench (Apr 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora admits his future at the club is in doubt as he wants regular first-team football ahead of next year's World Cup.

Fifth official: April 27 (Apr 27, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the weekend.

Giggs hails Sir Alex for gong (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has been named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year - the first time he has won the award in his glittering career.

Six Man Utd players in PFA Team of the Year (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have six players in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year but there is no place for England striker Wayne Rooney.

Man Utd's Giggs named PFA Player of the Year (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has been named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year - the first time he has won the award in his glittering career.

JT: Hammers abuse of Lampard went too far (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea skipper John Terry has accused West Ham fans of going too far with their abuse towards him and Frank Lampard at Upton Park.

Team of the Week, April 25-26, 2009 (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Wenger satisfied as Arsenal outclass Boro (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger reflected on the ''best preparation'' for Arsenal's Champions League clash with Manchester United after they saw off the challenge of relegation-threatened Middlesbrough 2-0 at Emirates Stadium with a brace from captain Cesc Fabregas.

Pompey represent "acid test" for Toon - Owen (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United skipper Michael Owen admits Monday night's clash with Portsmouth represents an ''acid test'' of their Premier League survival hopes.

Benitez vows to keep pressure on Man Utd (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Manchester United could still crack under the pressure in the title run-in.

Zola delighted with new West Ham contract (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola is determined to take the club forward after committing his future to the club.

Mowbray dreams of Great Escape after win (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tony Mowbray has admitted West Bromwich Albion will have to win their remaining four matches to have a realistic chance of repeating their Great Escape heroics of four years ago.

Liverpool linked with £500m Indian takeover (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool are reported to have held talks with Indian billionaire Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao over a potential £500m takeover at Anfield.

Foreign stars may shun Prem over tax - Wenger (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has warned that changes to the British tax system could stem the flow of foreign talent to the Premier League.

Zola commits his long-term future to West Ham (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has committed his future to the club by signing a contract to keep him at Upton Park until 2013.

Jagielka to miss FA Cup final with knee injury (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton's Phil Jagielka will miss the FA Cup final after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Insider: Lampard has the last laugh (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Insider bore witness as Lampard had the last laugh as Chelsea beat West Ham.

Jolly: Brazilians shine as Man City finally win away (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched as Robinho and Elano stole the show as Man City finally win away.

Prem League: Ref decision fires United into life (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A Dirk Kuyt brace moved Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League table after a 3-1 win over Hull City at the KC Stadium.

Man Utd in reported talks with AC Milan's Kaka (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United a reported to have held talks with AC Milan playmaker Kaka over a potential summer move to Old Trafford as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo should the Portuguese leave for Real Madrid.

Prem clubs would block Old Firm move - Smith (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith believes any attempt by the Old Firm to join the Premier League would be blocked by English clubs.

Tottenham lose Dawson to injury for three weeks (Apr 25, 2009 00:28 GMT)
Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson has suffered a partially torn ankle ligament and is expected to be out for up to three weeks.

Hodgson vows to battle to keep Hangeland (Apr 25, 2009 00:27 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has vowed Fulham will fight "tooth and nail'' to keep Brede Hangeland at Craven Cottage next season.

Ferguson still hopes that Tevez will stay (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson hopes when he looks at his medals at the end of the season Carlos Tevez thinks Manchester United is the place to be after all.

Leicester complete signing of defender Hobbs (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newly-promoted Leicester have completed the signing of on-loan Liverpool defender Jack Hobbs on a four-year contract.

Lampard slams DJ in live tirade on phone-in show (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard has hit back at a radio DJ who labelled him ''scum'' on a live broadcast, after accusations that he was a bad father following his bitter split from fiancée Elen Rives.

Hughes unruffled by Keane claims (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes has told old team-mate Roy Keane he is not the only one with a fierce hunger to succeed as a manager.

Rafa denies ''better than Utd'' jibe (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez had denied reports claiming he thinks Liverpool are better than Manchester United, saying the quotes had been ''twisted a little bit.''

Gunners' Fabregas charged over Hull incident (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association over the incident at the end of the FA Cup fifth round tie with Hull at the Emirates Stadium, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Groin injury sidelines Liverpool captain Gerrard (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Hull City with a groin injury.

On that day: Big-spending Boro (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
John Brewin hears memories of the drama of Middlesbrough's last relegation.

Chelsea star Mikel banned from driving (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea footballer John Obi Mikel has been banned from the roads for 15 months after he admitted to drink driving.

Owen confident of saving Newcastle's season (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen remains confident he can score the goals which will rescue Newcastle's season.

Anelka blasts Gunners (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka has blasted former club Arsenal's title credentials by labelling them a team who only 'aim for third or fourth place.'

Stoke woe as Beattie set to miss rest of season (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Stoke have been dealt a major injury blow as star striker James Beattie looks set to miss the rest of the season with a torn thigh muscle.

Swiss 'keeper Jakupovic in talks with Tottenham (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Eldin Jakupovic has revealed that he is in contact with Tottenham over a proposed move to England.

Rafa: ''We're the better side'' (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has claimed he is the only one to have stood up to Sir Alex Ferguson and thinks that the title is still a possibililty despite the champions opening up a three point gap (with a game in hand) in midweek.

Keane attack on ex-Utd duo (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
New Ipswich manager Roy Keane has begun his tenure at Portman Road by questioning the achievements of his former Manchester United team-mates.

Carrick urges ''world-class'' Tevez to stay at OT (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United must keep ''world-class'' players like Carlos Tevez to stay at the summit of world football, according to Michael Carrick.

Disappointed Babel: No excuses next year (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's forgotten man Ryan Babel insists youth will no longer be an excuse if he once again flops at Anfield next season.

The week that was: Apr 17-Apr 23 (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Pepe lashed out in Madrid and Barca were banned from watching Nadal.

Managing in England is "paradise", says Mourinho (Apr 23, 2009 19:52 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has again courted controversy by criticising Italian football's managerial merry-go-round, claiming the English game is "paradise" for coaches looking to build long-term.

Robinho aims to come back stronger next season (Apr 23, 2009 18:41 GMT)
Manchester City striker Robinho has insisted he will come back a stronger player next season after revealing he has no plans to leave the club.

O'Neill hopes to tie Petrov to new contract (Apr 23, 2009 17:37 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has urged Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov to sign a new contract - and believes the Bulgarian can have a major part to play in the club's future.

Stoke could lose Higginbotham for rest of season (Apr 23, 2009 17:29 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis fears left-back Danny Higginbotham may miss the remainder of the season because of a back injury.

Sir Alex counts cost of victory over Portsmouth (Apr 23, 2009 15:45 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was left purring after his side beat Portsmouth 2-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand, but was left to rue injuries to defenders Gary Neville and John O'Shea.

Hiddink admits Premier League bid is over (Apr 23, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Guus Hiddink is ready to concentrate on a cup double after conceding Chelsea are realistically out of the race for the Premier League title.

Carrick identifies Villa win as title turning point (Apr 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes the home win over Aston Villa earlier this month will prove to be the pivotal result in the Red Devils' season if the club go on to seal the Premier League title.

Villa boss O'Neill hints that Carew will stay (Apr 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has hinted John Carew will remain at the club for next season - after suggesting all three of his main strikers could play in the same team.

PSG's Sessegnon flattered by Chelsea rumour (Apr 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon has left the door ajar for Chelsea to make an offer for his services.

Hubbard: Rotation, rotation, rotation (Apr 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has used squad rotation more than any other manager, says Norman Hubbard.

Tevez admits he's likely to leave Old Trafford (Apr 22, 2009 22:31 GMT)
Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has moved closer to a summer exit from the club after admitting he needs to be playing regular first team football and be selected for the big games.

Villa defender Laursen could be forced to retire (Apr 22, 2009 19:24 GMT)
Martin Laursen could be forced to retire from professional football after latest checks on his knee injury were not encouraging.

Jolly: United relieved to avoid drama (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford as Man Utd beat Pompey to take advantage of Liverpool's slip.

Milan's Ancelotti: Gerrard won't leave Anfield (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he has doubts that the Rossonerri can lure Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to the San Siro.

Robinho: I will stay at City for ''a long time'' (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Robinho has revealed he intends to remain at Manchester City "for a long time to come" after rediscovering his scoring touch on Sunday in the 4-2 victory against West Brom.

Milan chief confirms desire to re-sign Beckham (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have reiterated their intention to re-sign David Beckham once his season with the Los Angeles Galaxy is over amid reports Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to snatch the midfielder.

Dalglish happy to help out at Reds ... if asked (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has admitted he would love a return to the club he served so well as a player and a manager.

The fat lady isn't quite ready (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Despite Liverpool's draw with Arsenal Phil Holland insists there is still life in the title race.

Yossi: We'll keep on fighting (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Yossi Benayoun insists Liverpool will push Manchester United all the way to the end of the season for the Premier League title despite slipping up against Arsenal on Tuesday night.

Fair-weather Zaki could return, says Latics boss (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic's on-loan striker Amr Zaki could come into contention for the Premier League match against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday after returning to training following a hamstring strain.

Manchester United money men hike ticket prices (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed they will increase season ticket prices by £1 a game next term.

Four-goal hero Arshavin still needs time to adapt (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Andrei Arshavin maintains there is plenty more to come from him after the Russian's four goals put a massive dent in Liverpool's title bid at Anfield on Tuesday night.

Fergie focused on Utd not Rafa (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson claimed he was not bothered about following Liverpool yet again in the Premier League title race - now he might revise his opinion.

Celtic would 'seriously consider' English switch (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell claims he would not be doing his job if he did not examine the possibility of joining a revamped Premier League.

Benitez: Man Utd in driving seat (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has conceded Tuesday night's 4-4 draw at home to Arsenal puts Manchester United in the "driving seat" in the race for the Premier League title.

Holland: No romance without finance (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on new recommendations to limit debt and, hopefully, a good new football movie.

Rueful Benitez counts cost of individual errors (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was full of praise for Andrei Arshavin: "His performance was outstanding. He had a quiet first half but when he comes into the game he is always very dangerous. He has personality and is a winner.''

Moyes: £100m wouldn't guarantee top four finish (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
"You could give me £100million and it might not get me any closer, who knows? The one thing we have got is big hearts and character and we want to keep improving.

Lazio chief warns Liverpool against Zarate bid (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool can abandon hope of buying Argentine forward Mauro Zarate because Lazio are determined to keep their loan signing from Qatar's Al-Sadd, the Serie A club's president said on Tuesday.

Blatter welcomes UK support for 6+5 rule (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes the support of British MPs for his bid to restrict foreign players could be important backing for his effort to have the proposal agreed by Europe.

Toon boss Shearer hoping for Barton return (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer is hoping forgotten man Joey Barton can revitalise his midfield just when he needs it most.

Shorey non-committal over Aston Villa future (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa left-back Nicky Shorey is refusing to comment on his long-term future despite winning his place back in the starting line-up after a four-month absence.

Moutinho signs new Sporting Lisbon deal (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton target Joao Moutinho has signed a contract extension with Sporting Lisbon which will keep him at the club until June 2014.

Bordeaux's Chamakh eyes Premier League move (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has refused to rule out a move to the Premier League by identifying Tottenham Hotspur as being of the type of club he would leave the French Ligue 1 to join.

Knee injury to end Bellamy's Man City season? (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Craig Bellamy season is almost certainly over after Manchester City manager Mark Hughes confirmed the 29-year-old striker is struggling to recover from a persistent knee injury.

Wenger not content to settle for fourth place (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal to put Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat behind them and focus on trying to upset the odds and finish the season higher than fourth in the Premier League.

Lampard: My best ever season (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard claims he is having the best season of his career.

MPs want safeguards against hefty takeover debt (Apr 20, 2009 20:53 GMT)
An inquiry into football by a group of MPs has called for rule changes to prevent new owners saddling clubs with huge amounts of debt.

Santa Cruz ready to quit Blackburn in summer (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Roque Santa Cruz claims he has told Blackburn he wants to leave the club at the end of the season.

Q&A with Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Guus Hiddink speaks to Soccernet about life at Chelsea and their bid for treble honours.

Brown on comeback trail for Manchester United (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wes Brown has given Manchester United another fitness boost by coming through an hour of his comeback game against Preston at Deepdale.

Jonas believes Shearer can keep Newcastle up (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez insists there is still belief the club can stay in the Premier League thanks to Alan Shearer changing the mentality of players.

MPs want debt tests for potential club owners (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
MPs have called for changes to football rules to prevent the likes of Manchester United's owners saddling clubs with debts running into hundreds of millions of pounds.

Striker Bent fears for his Tottenham future (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Darren Bent admits his future at White Hart Lane is likely to be decided in the next month and will depend on the role he plays in the club's late push for European football.

Liverpool assistant Lee: Benitez is not arrogant (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee denies there is an arrogance surrounding Rafael Benitez or the club, after the Spaniard came under fire from Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce and Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who accused him of being

Strike duo ruled out, but Almunia close to return (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Robin Van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor have been ruled out of Arsenal's game against Liverpool on Tuesday night.

United scrap 'One-Year' season ticket after ruling (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are to scrap their 'One-Year' season ticket. The Red Devils have taken the decision following an Office of Fair Trading ruling into their sale and the fact United cannot guarantee holders of the tickets will be able to gain entry in

Fifth official: April 20 (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the weekend.

Laursen loss has hurt Villa, says defender Young (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Luke Young admitted Aston Villa have greatly missed the presence of injured skipper Martin Laursen at both ends of the pitch.

Drogba happy with rejuvenation after tour no-show (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba feels his decision to opt out of Chelsea's pre-season campaign to get his body back into shape has now been justified.

Baggies' Mowbray: Give me Ferdinand and Torres (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has named the two players he needs to turn his side around.

Premier Showdown - April 18-19 (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Team of the Week, April 18-19, 2009 (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Itandje: Hillsborough affair blown out of proportion (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool reserve goalkeeper Charles Itandje, banned for 14 days for inappropriate behaviour during the Hillsborough memorial service, said British media had blown the affair out of proportion.

Relegation would have finished me, says Harry (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp admits he may have been forced into early retirement if he had failed to keep the club in the Premier League this season.

Argentina starlet Pastore rejects Man Utd move (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Huracan midfielder Javier Pastore has rejected an £8.8m offer from Premier League champions Manchester United, according to his agent.

Dalglish to take Liverpool development role (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish is heading back to Anfield as manager Rafa Benitez step up the club's efforts to end their 19-year wait for a league title.

Premier League: Stoke on the brink of survival (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A crucial 75th-minute Liam Lawrence strike gave Stoke City three points at the Britannia Stadium, as they beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in an otherwise lacklustre match.

Tigers boss takes a mauling (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was in Sunderland to watch Tigers boss Phil Brown gets a mauling.

Essien backing struggling Cech to hit form (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Michael Essien insists Petr Cech will be unaffected by his recent blunders when Chelsea meet Arsenal in on Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.

Redknapp fires warning to unsettled Huddlestone (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has told his unsettled players he does not care if they are upset - because it means the club are doing well.

Reds skipper Gerrard ruled out for Arsenal clash (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed Steven Gerrard will miss the Premier League match with Arsenal on Tuesday after being ruled out for at least one more week with an adductor injury.

Itandje suspended over Hillsborough behaviour (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool reserve goalkeeper Charles Itandje has apologised to the club's fans after he was suspended for 14 days for his conduct during this week's Hillsborough memorial service.

Itandje faces probe after Hillsborough memorial (Apr 18, 2009 00:23 GMT)
A Liverpool footballer is facing a club investigation after allegations of inappropriate behaviour during a Hillsborough Disaster memorial service.

Fresh ankle operation to end Bouma's season (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wilfred Bouma is set to undergo further ankle surgery which will rule him out for the remainder of the season.

Hertha's Voronin expects to return to Liverpool (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Top Hertha Berlin striker Andriy Voronin, on loan from Liverpool, said on Friday he expected to return to England at the end of the season.

Zola keen to stay even if West Ham are sold (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Gianfranco Zola is hopeful of signing a new contract at West Ham United despite a looming change in the club's ownership.

Shearer puts Toon survival ahead of style (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer does not care how Newcastle United accumulate the points they need to avoid relegation as long as they get them.

Etherington warns Stoke (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Matthew Etherington's experience of the most famous relegation battle in Premier League history will keep him on his toes as his Stoke City team fight for survival.

Fergie accuses Rafa of arrogance and contempt (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The war of words between Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafa Benitez was ratcheted up another notch on Friday with the Manchester Untied manager accusing his Liverpool counterpart of ''arrogance'' and showing ''contempt'' in his dealings with fellow Premier L

Benitez U-turn as he tells Alonso to stay (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid target Xabi Alonso has been told by Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez that he wants the Spanish international to stay at Anfield.

Scudamore defends Prem dominance (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has defended the success of English clubs in the Champions League following criticism of their sustained dominance in Europe's top club's competition.

The week that was: Apr 09-Apr 16 (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on a week featuring a non-retiring Fergie, a life saving linesman, over sleeping and a bullfight.

Hodgson expects new deal for Hangeland (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson insists Brede Hangeland is still on course to sign a new contract at the end of the season to keep him at Craven Cottage.

Ballack can "smell" success coming to Chelsea (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Michael Ballack claims he can ''smell the success'' and has vowed to give his all to help the club land a hat-trick of trophies.

Injury concerns for Spurs over Jenas (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas is a major doubt to face his former club Newcastle United on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury last week.

Viduka nears Toon return (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United boss Alan Shearer is preparing for the return of one key striker after clearing the air with another as a desperate scrap for survival gathers pace.

Megson targets 40-point Milestone against Pompey (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson believes victory at Portsmouth on Saturday will all but guarantee his side's Premier League survival.

Newcastle boosted by Viduka fitness news (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle striker Mark Viduka could return to play a part in the club's fight for Premier League survival at Tottenham on Sunday.

Sports minister Burnham accepts ''major injustice'' (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sports minister Andy Burnham insists the Government do accept there has been a ''major injustice'' 20 years after the Hillsborough tragedy.

Liverpool's Babel admits frustration at sub role (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Ryan Babel has admitted his disappointment in being constantly omitted from Liverpool's starting line-up, as the 22-year-old has made only six starts in 23 games this season.

Palmer: Dark days ahead for the North East? (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer finds Newcastle coach Chris Hughton fearing for football in the North East.

Hubbard: The loyal few fading away (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on why loyalty is soon to become an outdated concept at most European clubs.

Reina vows Liverpool will take title all the way (Apr 15, 2009 23:17 GMT)
Jose Reina has warned Manchester United that Liverpool have the stomach for a fight following their heartbreaking exit from the Champions League.

Dowie insists Martins remains a vital player (Apr 15, 2009 21:59 GMT)
Newcastle coach Iain Dowie insists Obafemi Martins is an integral part of the team as they battle against relegation from the Premier League.

West Ham confirm permanent deal for Ilunga (Apr 15, 2009 20:48 GMT)
West Ham have completed the permanent signing of Toulouse defender Herita Ilunga until 2013.

Villa defender Laursen out for rest of the season (Apr 15, 2009 16:58 GMT)
Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen is set to miss the remainder of the season with the knee injury which has sidelined him for the past three months.

Thousands gather to remember Hillsborough (Apr 15, 2009 15:31 GMT)
Liverpool fell silent to mourn their dead, and then roared their anger and demanded ''justice'' for the 96 fans who did not return home from the Hillsborough disaster.

Benitez confident Gerrard will be fit (Apr 15, 2009 15:20 GMT)
Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez insists that midfield talisman Steven Gerrard will be fit enough for the title run-in after he missed their amazing 4-4 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League.

Kaka urges Milan to bid for Gerrard (Apr 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Kaka has urged AC Milan to try to sign Steven Gerrard, despite the England midfielder recently agreeing a new contract with Liverpool.

Hughes: Robinho struggling in Premier League (Apr 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brazil striker Robinho is finding it a struggle to make an impact in the second half of the Premier League season, Manchester City manager Mark Hughes said.

Fabregas refuses to pledge future to Arsenal (Apr 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has admitted to Spanish media that he may not spend all his career at Arsenal. He told Cadena Ser: "I hope that my future will be at Arsenal, but it does not depend on Arsene Wenger's future at all'. Wenger has been reluctant to talk a

Defoe back in training after metatarsal woe (Apr 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has returned to full training after more than two months on the sidelines with a foot injury.

Schuster: Real didn't need Ronaldo (Apr 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has hit out at his old employers for their pursuit of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

I feel good, I knew that I would - Villa's Carew (Apr 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa John Carew believes he is back to his best after recovering from the back problem which sidelined him for nearly three months.

Fantasy Focus: Pick of the week (Apr 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson tries to find a calculated gamble or a bargain for the fantasy league run-in.

Jol annoyed by Manchester City job speculation (Apr 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV coach Martin Jol has dismissed rumours he is a candidate to become the next manager of Manchester City by praising his current employers.

Steve Nicol remembers Hillsborough 1989 (Apr 14, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush speaks to Steve Nicol about the tragedy of April 15, 1989.

Star Macheda in line for five-year contract (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Federico Macheda could be offered a five-year contract by Manchester United as soon as he turns 18, according to his agent.

Benitez: Tragedy must never be forgotten (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is ready to risk injured captain Steven Gerrard for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final, second leg at Chelsea.

Chelsea's Buck: Mourinho's time has passed (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has dismissed talk of former manager Jose Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge.

De Jong: Defeat hurts players as much as fans (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong admits the players are hurting as much as the fans over the 3-1 home defeat by Fulham that dealt a huge blow to the team's bid to snatch seventh spot in the Premier League.

Fifth official: April 13 (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the weekend.

O'Neill: Villa's Champions League dream is over (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill and Everton counterpart David Moyes both admitted Arsenal are now red-hot favourites to claim the fourth Champions League spot after seeing their sides share a thrilling 3-3 draw at Villa Park.

Premier Showdown - Apr 11-12 (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Shearer confirms that no punishment for Martins (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Shearer will not take disciplinary action against Obafemi Martins, despite doubts over the injury which forced his late withdrawal from the squad to face Stoke yesterday.

Team of the Week, April 11-12, 2009 (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Dalglish remembers the horrors of Hillsborough (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool's manager on the day of the Hillsborough disaster 20 years ago, he still often thinks of the tragedy and remains eternally grateful his own children survived it.

Ooijer all set for return to PSV Eindhoven (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven director Jan Reker has insisted the club will sign Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer this summer.

Agger remains unsure over Anfield future (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Daniel Agger has admitted his Liverpool future is up in the air - but insists his "heart" is at Anfield. He has urged Rafael Benitez to prove that he should stay at Anfield.

Fergie warns Ronaldo: Don't give it away (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Cristiano Ronaldo not to let his frustration get the better of him and warned him: "You can't get everything your own way."

Terry: Hiddink must stay on as Chelsea boss (Apr 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
John Terry has claimed that Guus Hiddink would be the players' choice for the Chelsea job, and believes talks are ongoing to keep the Dutchman at Stamford Bridge.

Milan boss Ancelotti denies Chelsea rumours (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed on Saturday media reports that he has agreed to take over at Premier League Chelsea next season.

Jolly: Macheda sticks to his amazing script (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly catches the marvel of Macheda, slight return, at Sunderland.

Insider: Bolton surge may give Liverpool hope (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Insider is forced into a frantic rewrite by Bolton nearly pulling off a miracle.

Premier League: Macheda is United hero again (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Seventeen year old Manchester United sensation Federico Macheda scored his second winning goal in a week after coming on as a substitute at Sunderland as Manchester United regained top spot with a 1-2 win at the Stadium Of Light.

Wenger: Gunners paying for last season's woes (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits his major failing this campaign has been underestimating the effect of missing out on last season's Premier League title was going to have on his players.

Zaki claims row with Bruce is at an end (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wigan striker Amr Zaki insists he has cleared the air with manager Steve Bruce and is looking forward to playing for the Latics again.

Moyes targets win at Villa to keep hopes alive (Apr 10, 2009 23:17 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes believes Sunday's clash at Aston Villa has become a "must win'' if his side are to have any hope of qualifying for the Champions League.

Benitez faces conundrum over Gerrard fitness (Apr 10, 2009 23:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he faces a tough decision over the selection of Steven Gerrard for Saturday's game against Blackburn Rovers.

Hiddink denies links to Villa and Pavlyuchenko (Apr 10, 2009 22:25 GMT)
Guus Hiddink has rubbished newspaper stories linking Chelsea with bids for David Villa and Roman Pavlyuchenko.

United hope for triple injury boost (Apr 10, 2009 21:25 GMT)
Manchester United could be set for a triple dose of good news on the injury front with Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown and Brazilian full-back Rafael da Silva all due back in the next fortnight.

Sir Alex targets more Euro glory before retirement (Apr 10, 2009 17:14 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he will retire if he can win "a couple more European trophies'' with Manchester United.

Benitez urges players to bounce back from defeat (Apr 10, 2009 17:11 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has called on his players to show their mental strength and bounce back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday.

Ferguson laughs off Rafa's recent comments (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes being honest with Cristiano Ronaldo has kept the winger focused on Manchester United.

Ferguson unfazed by Man Utd's debts (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has defended the Glazer family after the latest financial statement from Manchester United's parent company revealed debts of almost £650m.

Diarra: I learnt nothing from Arsenal and Wenger (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra claims he learned ''nothing'' from Arsene Wenger during his unhappy four-and-a-half-month stint at Arsenal.

Liverpool name Gerrard in squad despite injury (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be in the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Blackburn with manager Rafael Benitez set to make a late decision on the England midfielder's fitness.

The week that was: Apr 03-Apr 09 (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor on a week when Adriano declared that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.

Pulis protects players ahead of cruch Magpies clash (Apr 9, 2009 23:13 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has wrapped his team in cotton wool ahead of Saturday's "huge'' relegation battle against Newcastle.

Redknapp slams yellow card review system (Apr 9, 2009 22:58 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has branded the rules which deny appealing against players sent off for two bookings as "crazy''.

Bruce hoping to bring an end to Zaki farce (Apr 9, 2009 22:52 GMT)
The future of errant Wigan striker Amr Zaki will be decided within the next 24 hours.

Ferguson: Ronaldo responds to United honesty (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes being honest with Cristiano Ronaldo has kept the winger focused on Manchester United.

Hiddink tips Pavlyuchenko to play for Chelsea (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink believes Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is good enough to play for the Blues and insists his talent is being underused at White Hart Lane.

Kinnear to return next season say Newcastle (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear will return to the club after his recent illness in time for training ahead of next season, Newcastle's managing director Derek Llambias was quoted as saying on Thursday.

Arsenal injuries mount as Gallas out for season (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal defender William Gallas has been ruled out for the remainder of the season by the medial knee ligament damage he suffered in the Champions League at Villarreal.

Liverpool hope for good news on Gerrard (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool are assessing the fitness of skipper Steven Gerrard after her aggravated a persistent groin problem during Wednesday night's Champions League defeat by Chelsea.

Man United parent company posts £44m loss (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United's continuing debt repayments have led to their parent company posting a £44.8million pre-tax loss for the year ending June 2008.

Malouda checks up on stricken Lovenkrands (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder Peter Lovenkrands has revealed Florent Malouda called him to check on his condition after he was rushed to hospital last Saturday.

Milan boss Ancelotti 'agrees Chelsea deal' - report (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Chelsea he is ready to take over from interim manager Guus Hiddink at the end of the season, according to reports.

Hubbard: Who will keep you up: Purist or pragmatist? (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard asses the managerial qualities required to survive a relegation battle.

O'Neill charged after Old Trafford ref rage (Apr 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association, following his behaviour towards referee Mike Riley after the defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

Holland: Hands up who wants less money? (Apr 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on Gattuso's call for a pay-cut, Sven's latest pay-out and a unique stadium in Qatar.

Benitez claims Ferguson is ''scared'' of Liverpool (Apr 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has accused Sir Alex Ferguson of being scared of his Liverpool side and talking ''too much'' about other teams.

Portsmouth announces losses of £16million (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth made losses of £16.6m for the 2007-08 financial year despite winning the FA Cup for the first time in 69 years.

Prudential confirm talks over United sponsorship (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Financial services company Prudential have confirmed they are in talks with Manchester United about becoming the club`s new shirt sponsor.

Rovers' midfielder Vogel leaves Ewood Park (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Swiss midfielder Johann Vogel has left Blackburn after an unsuccessful 12 months at the club.

Greek striker Gekas 'unhappy' at Portsmouth (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
On-loan Portsmouth striker Theofanis Gekas will review his future at the end of the season after his agent revealed he is 'unhappy' at Fratton Park.

Lazio: Macheda was ''robbed'' (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has hit out at the way Manchester United were able to snatch away star prospect Federico Macheda from their youth academy.

Fantasy Focus: Battle to the end (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson on Soccernet's fantasy experts who have picked their "team of the run-in".

Carroll confident Magpies can avoid relegation (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle's United's young saviour Andy Carroll believes he could have sparked the revival needed to keep the Magpies in the Premier League.

Blackburn hit by injury blow to Roberts (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn striker Jason Roberts will be out for three weeks with a stress fracture of his foot.

Robinho in the clear over sex assault claims (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker Robinho will not face police charges following allegations of a serious sexual assault made in January.

Osman singles out "unplayable" Fellaini (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton's midfielder Leon Osman described team-mate Marouane Fellaini as "unplayable" after the Belegian playmaker was instrumental role as the Merseyside club notched their 11th successive unbeaten home game.

Injury ends season for Wigan midfielder Cho (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wigan Atheltic's recent South Korea signing Won Hee Cho is out for the rest of the season after tearing two calf muscles on international duty last week.

Hughes tries to explain Man City's away form (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has admitted a lack of self-belief is starting to hamper the Blues' search for a Premier League away win.

Carter: The Damned United (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter watches The Damned United and is left disappointed by diversions from reality.

Fifth official: April 06 (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the weekend.

Wigan still want to keep Zaki - Agent (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Amr Zaki's agent claims Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce wants to keep the striker at the JJB Stadium despite last week branding him the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.

Man Utd's Macheda in dreamland after debut goal (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Teenager Federico Macheda declared Sunday the "best day of his life'' after scoring a dramatic late goal on his debut which sealed a vital 3-2 win over Aston Villa and fired Manchester United back to the top of the Premier League table.

Premier Showdown - Apr 4-5 (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Jolly: A star is born at Old Trafford (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford to witness Federico Macheda's table-topping debut.

Team of the Week, April 04-05, 2009 (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Southgate: Boro facing make-or-break fortnight (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has admitted if his side do not win one of their next two matches they will be relegated from he Premier League.

Whelan claims British managers best in world (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dave Whelan would never appoint a foreign manager at Wigan Athletic and claims Steve Bruce is "too good for England".

Newcastle boss Shearer remains defiant in defeat (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer is confident Newcastle United will avoid relegation but admits Saturday's defeat by Chelsea underlined the magnitude of the task at St James' Park.

Premier League: Reds go top, Blues down Shearer (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer returned to St. James Park with a thud with Chelsea stealing the points after some calamitous defending gifted Frank Lampard an opening goal as Guus Hiddink's party-poopers secured a 2-0 win.

Benayoun keeps Liverpool on track (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Insider was at Fulham to watch Yossi's last-gasp goal put Liverpool on top.

Fulham defeat did us a favour, says Ferguson (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded some of his Manchester United players might have started to believe their own publicity.

On loan striker Jo hopes to stick with Toffees (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jo has hit out at the way he has been treated by Manchester City - and admitted he does not want to return.

Neville calls for end to Shearer-esque deals (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United captain Gary Neville has hit out at former players for taking managerial jobs in the Premier League before they have the requisite qualifications.

Owen lauds Shearer era at St James' Park (Apr 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United captain Michael Owen has backed Alan Shearer to keep the struggling club in the Premier League.

Redknapp braced for Bentley bids in the summer (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects clubs to bid for David Bentley this summer following a frustrating first season at White Hart Lane for the winger.

Ferguson welcomes the return of Neville (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Gary Neville will play a major part in Manchester United's congested end-of-season run-in.

Hicks dismisses claims over stateside teams (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Premier League title push was given a boost on Friday with the news that club captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year extension to his contract.

Wenger wants "formidable" end to season (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal must stay focused on securing a ''formidable'' end to the season rather than worrying about the long-term future of stars like Cesc Fabregas.

West Brom boss Mowbray issues clarion call (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray has challenged his players to stand up and be counted against Stoke City in Saturday's crucial Premier League showdown at The Hawthorns.

Kuyt signs up with Liverpool until 2012 (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has agreed a two-year extension to his current deal, the club have confirmed. The Holland international is now contracted to Liverpool until at least 2012.

Heskey and Berbatov both missing for OT clash (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Both Manchester United and Aston Villa will be without first choice strikers ahead of Sunday's meeting at Old Trafford following the confirmation that both Dimitar Berbatov and Emile Heskey are facing two weeks out with injury.

Chelsea aim to burst Newcastle's Shearer bubble (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard has challenged his team-mates to combat the 'Shearer effect' at St James' Park on Saturday as Chelsea try to keep their fading Premier League title hopes alive.

Gerrard extends Reds deal (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Premier League title push was given a boost on Friday with the news that club captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year extension to his contract.

Rooney admits title defeat would be a failure (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney would deem it a failure if Manchester United do not win the Premier League this season to complete a hat-trick of English league titles.

AWOL Zaki branded 'unprofessional' by Bruce (Apr 3, 2009 07:00 GMT)
On-loan striker Amr Zaki's days at Wigan Athletic appear to be numbered after manager Steve Bruce branded him the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.

Shearer vows to battle to keep Newcastle up (Apr 2, 2009 21:57 GMT)
New manager Alan Shearer has called on Newcastle's supporters to forgive and forget as they embark on a "massive fight'' for Premier League survival.

Tevez: I love United and don't want to leave (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has admitted he does not want to play for anyone else other than Manchester United and feels he has a special relationship with the club's supporters.

Wenger: Fabregas ready to play, but needs time (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger accepts captain Cesc Fabregas will take a few games to be back to his best as Arsenal prepare to enter a "decisive" period of their campaign.

Bruce ''at the end of tether'' with absent Zaki (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Furious Wigan manager Steve Bruce will heavily fine on-loan striker Amr Zaki after the Egypt forward failed to return from international duty on time for the fourth occasion this season.

Quest for fourth to get harder - Agbonlahor (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor has admitted Aston Villa must seize the chance to break into the Champions League this season as the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will make it even tougher in 2009-10.

Delap focus means extra training for Baggies (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Shelton Martis has revealed that the Baggies squad have been putting in extra training to try to cope with the aerial threat posed by Rory Delap's ahead of Saturday's relegation battle against Stoke City.

Six weeks out for Cole after England injury (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
West Ham striker Carlton Cole is expected to be out for six weeks with the groin injury he aggravated on England duty.

Indian car company will not sponsor United (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Indian car manufacturers Tata Group has said it had no interest in sponsoring Premier League champions Manchester United.

Shearer begins work as new Toon era begins (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer has begun the task of planning Newcastle's escape from relegation from the Premier League.

Benitez admits he nearly quit Anfield post (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he almost quit Anfield before signing a new five-year deal last month.

Hubbard: Title rivals in role reversal (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard explains why Manchester United and Liverpool appear to be swapping roles.

Wise departs Newcastle as Shearer waits (Apr 2, 2009 04:29 GMT)
Newcastle's executive director (football) Dennis Wise has left his position at the club after just over a year in the job.

Former Mag Hislop: Toon players wanted Shearer (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Shaka Hislop says Newcastle United's players have got the manager they wanted in Alan Shearer.

Spurs reveal plans for new 58,000 seater stadium (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have revealed the latest plans for their new stadium - including the possibility of an ice rink outside the ground.

Sunderland's Cisse bailed after incident in bar (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Premier League star Djibril Cisse has been arrested on suspicion of common assault following an incident outside a lap dancing bar in the early hours of Monday morning.

Anderson: Shearer in a 'win-win' situation (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson is convinced Alan Shearer can only win as he prepares to take over as manager of his home-town club.

Stuttgart hit out at City over young goalkeeper (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Stuttgart have hit out at Manchester City after they admitted defeat in their bid to keep Loris Karius at the club.

Rooney: I never want to leave Manchester Utd (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has reiterated his love for Manchester United by stating that he wants to spend the rest of his career with the club.

Hall calls for full-time appointment (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall has called on Alan Shearer to be appointed Newcastle manager for the long term.

Murphy: Ashley playing his final card (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chris Murphy on the return of legendary striker Alan Shearer to save lowly Newcastle.

Toon confirm Shearer appointment (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer is set to make a shock return to St James's Park and take over the managerial reins at Newcastle United. The former striker, in the absence of Joe Kinnear, is expected to be officially unveiled on Thursday.

Holland: Shirt sponsorship set for recession reality (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on the Premier League clubs sweating on new sponsors and a war brewing at Arsenal.


English Championship
Hubbard: Following in the footsteps of McCarthy (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on how Roy Keane managerial career echoes that of his nemesis, Mick McCarthy.

Bowyer appeal rejected by FA Commission (Apr 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham's wrongful dismissal appeal for Lee Bowyer has been rejected by the Football Association's regulatory commission.

Birmingham launch appeal against Bowyer red (Apr 27, 2009 19:54 GMT)
Birmingham have launched an appeal against Lee Bowyer's red card during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Preston on the grounds of wrongful dismissal.

Wolves stars in Championship team of the year (Apr 27, 2009 15:29 GMT)
Champions Wolves lead the way in the Championship Team of the Year which has been announced at the PFA Awards.

Wolves seal Championship title with a 1-1 draw (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wolves secured the Championship title on Saturday afternoon after a late Kyel Reid strike gave them a 1-1 draw at Barnsley.

Southampton to appeal their 10-point penalty (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Southampton will continue to investigate the possibility of appealing a 10-point penalty which looks to have condemned them to relegation from the Championship.

Keane targets Premier League with Ipswich Town (Apr 23, 2009 23:06 GMT)
New Ipswich Town manager Roy Keane has described how the club's ambition persuaded him to return to management.

Southampton relegated by insolvency ruling (Apr 23, 2009 21:41 GMT)
Southampton were effectively relegated from the Championship on Thursday when the Football League docked the club 10 points for breaking their insolvency rules.

Keane confirmed as new boss of Ipswich Town (Apr 23, 2009 15:09 GMT)
Roy Keane has been confirmed as the new manager of Ipswich Town, replacing Jim Magilton who was sacked on Wednesday.

Keane emerges as favourite for Ipswich post (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Ipswich chief executive Simon Clegg says the club are close to appointing a replacement for sacked manager Jim Magilton, with Roy Keane believed to be close to signing a deal.

Magilton and Gorman given the boot by Ipswich (Apr 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Ipswich have terminated the contract of manager Jim Magilton. Assistant manager John Gorman has also left the club.

League review: Royals keep slim hopes alive (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Reading kept alive their slim hopes of catching second-placed Birmingham with a 2-0 Coca-Cola Championship win at Derby.

Ipswich appoint ex-British Olympic chief Clegg (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Simon Clegg, the leader of Britain's record-breaking Olympic team in Beijing last summer, has been announced as the new chief executive of Ipswich Town.

Three-year ban for fan who threw ''missile'' (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A 24-year-old has been given a three-year banning order and fined £200 after admitting throwing a ''missile'' during the derby between Cardiff and Swansea earlier this month which saw referee Mike Dean hit on the head by a coin.

Championship: Wolves promoted, Charlton down (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wolves ended their five-year wait for a return to the Premier League by seeing off QPR at Molineux and all but sealing the League Championship title in the process.

Dirty cash, I want you (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson wonders how Southampton are managing to beat the insolvency rules.

Championship: Wolves on the verge of promotion (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wolves moved to the brink of automatic promotion from the Championship with a dramatic victory at Derby.

Championship: Charlton hold Blues at Valley (Apr 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham regained second place in the Coca-Cola Championship but will be disappointed not to have extended their advantage after stuttering to a goalless draw at rock-bottom Charlton.

Bidwell: Saints set to become big-name victim (Apr 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell on the financial crisis at Southampton that looks set to wipe them off the map.

Leeds and Blackpool reach agreement on Grayson (Apr 9, 2009 21:42 GMT)
The dispute over Simon Grayson's move from Blackpool to Leeds has been resolved, the clubs have announced.

QPR sack manager Sousa after five months (Apr 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
QPR have confirmed the sacking of manager Paulo Sousa after just 26 matches in charge.

Rupert the chair bemoans Saints "tragedy" (Apr 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rupert Lowe has described financially-troubled Southampton's plight as a "tragedy" with unthinkable consequences.

Saints confident after independent inquiry ordered (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Southampton remain confident of avoiding a 10-point penalty after the Football League called for an independent report into the club's financial position.

Managers defend Carsley over horror tackle (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Mick McCarthy and Alex McLeish both jumped to the defence of Lee Carsley after his horror tackle put a tarnish on Birmingham's significant 2-0 victory over promotion rivals Wolves.

Man charged after coin fells ref during Welsh derby (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A man has been charged with throwing a coin which hit a referee Mike Dean during Sunday's clash between fierce south Wales rivals Cardiff City and Swanses City.

Wales derby marred by coin-throwing incident (Apr 5, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Referee Mike Dean was cut on the forehead by a coin thrown from the crowd during a thrilling south Wales League Championship derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City which ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Saints in real danger of going bust (Apr 2, 2009 19:18 GMT)
Southampton Leisure Holdings plc, the parent company of Southampton Football Club, has gone into administration.

One rule for one... (Apr 2, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson wonders how Southampton are managing to beat the insolvency rules.

Wolves winger Kightly ruled out for rest of season (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wolves winger Michael Kightly has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a broken metatarsal.

Shares suspended in Southampton FC company (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Shares in the parent company of Southampton were suspended on Wednesday after the business failed to secure additional funds ahead of a March 31 deadline.


English League One
League One Stockport go into administration (Apr 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
League One side Stockport have been forced into administration and look set to be docked 10 points as punishment by the Football League.

Peterborough clinch promotion from League One (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Peterborough clinched second spot and promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship with a 1-0 win over Colchester on Saturday.

MEP calls on UEFA to investigate 1973 CWC (Apr 15, 2009 20:43 GMT)
AC Milan's 1-0 win over Leeds United in the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final should be reversed if new evidence is found to suggest the match was fixed, according to a European Member of Parliament (MEP).

League One: Dons hold off Leicester promotion (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
MK Dons postponed Leicester's promotion party by beating Bristol Rovers to keep alive their own chances of a top-two finish in League One.


English League Two
Burton Albion promoted to the Football League (Apr 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Burton Albion have been promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history despite a 2-1 defeat to Torquay on the final day of the season.

Brentford secure League Two championship (Apr 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Brentford clinched the League Two championship and promotion to League One with a 3-1 win over 10-man Darlington on Saturday.

Holland: Crime and punishment (Apr 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland on the injustices that led to Luton Town's relegation from the Football League.

League Two: Luton bow out of Football League (Apr 13, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Luton's relegation from the Football League was finally confirmed as they could only draw at home to Chesterfield.

FA charge five players with breaking betting rules (Apr 7, 2009 07:00 GMT)
An investigation into a betting scandal has led to charges against four players for staking thousands of pounds on their own team to lose.

Luton hope to defend trophy even if relegated (Apr 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Luton Town boss Mick Harford wants his side to have the opportunity to defend the Johnstone's Paint Trophy next season - even if they are no longer a Football League club.


English Conference
FA to probe irregular betting on Grays match (Apr 27, 2009 18:19 GMT)
The Football Association are to investigate suspicious betting patterns at a lower league match after large amounts of money were staked on a 22-1 outcome.


English FA Cup
Controversial Wembley pitch to be dug up (Apr 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The controversial Wembley pitch is to be dug up immediately.

FA vow to crack down on cup final ticket touts (Apr 23, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association have launched a new 'Out the Touts' campaign cracking down on ticket touts in the build-up to the FA Cup final on May 30.

Howard Melton Webb to referee FA Cup Final (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Howard Webb will realise his lifetime's ambition after he was today announced as the referee of this season's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Everton.

Lampard joins criticism of Wembley surface (Apr 21, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard joined in the condemnation of Wembley's pitch on Tuesday by insisting the surface should be in pristine condition for all the top games.

Sir Alex defends Berbatov (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of record signing Dimitar Berbatov, the man who shouldered the majority of the blame for Manchester United's penalty shoot-out defeat in the FA Cup semi-final with Everton.

Fergie: No regrets over Cup team selection (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about his line-up for the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Everton.

Fergie joins Wenger in pitch attack (Apr 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has joined forces with Arsenal's Arsene Wenger in condemning the Wembley pitch.

Captain Terry hails Drogba's Wembley heroics (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Captain John Terry hailed Didier Drogba as the 'best striker in the world' after his late matchwinner earned Chelsea a place in the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over London rivals Arsenal.

Toure: Young Gunners will learn from Cup loss (Apr 19, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Kolo Toure believes Arsenal's youngsters can only get stronger from the experiences of their Wembley FA Cup semi-final heartbreak against Chelsea.

Fergie to ring the changes for FA Cup semi-final (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed anyone believing he could play the same side that defeated FC Porto in Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final with Everton on Sunday is "off their heads".

Everton boss Moyes sees chance of Cup upset (Apr 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
David Moyes believes Manchester United's current form gives Everton hope of an FA Cup semi-final upset at Wembley on Sunday.

Hiddink leaps to defence of under-fire Cech (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Guus Hiddink has denied Petr Cech has lost confidence as Chelsea address the defensive frailties that have caused plenty of frayed nerves at Stamford Bridge.

"We're very close to winning a trophy" - Moyes (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes will tell his players now is their time to be heroes ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United.

Attack the best form of defence for Wenger (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Fans attending Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley can expect a free-flowing game from Arsene Wenger's men after the Gunners boss hinted that attack will be the best form of defence for his injury-hit side.

FA defend appointment of "Man Utd fan" Riley (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association have backed Mike Riley as 'one of the best referees in the world' after Everton boss David Moyes questioned his appointment for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.

Rooney unfazed by boo-boys (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is expecting the usual chorus of boos and abuse when Manchester United face his old club Everton in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final, but the England striker has warned that any attempts from the crowd to intimidate him will backfire.

On that day: Always look on the Whiteside of life (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United v Everton conjures up Soccernet memories of manchild Norman Whiteside.

On that day: Romford Ray's stunning strike (Apr 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter remembers Ray Parlour's impact against Chelsea in 2002 and talks to the man himself.

Wembley FA Cup clash a "dream" for Fabregas (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas is relishing his first trip to Wembley stadium - and he is desperate to return there later in the season and lift the FA Cup.

Gibbs joins Gunners' injury list (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal's defensive crisis has deepened ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday after Kieran Gibbs emerged as his latest injury concern.

Rooney relishing Everton reunion (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is prepared for the special tingle in his spine on Sunday as he tries to deny boyhood idols Everton a place in the FA Cup Final.

Everton boss Moyes hits out at FA Cup ref (Apr 16, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has questioned the decision to appoint Mike Riley to referee Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester united at Wembley.

Gunners asked for side of Cesc spit story (Apr 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal have been asked by the Football Association to provide their observations following the claim that Cesc Fabregas spat at Hull assistant manager Brian Horton.


England
Terry salutes England's spirit after late win (Apr 1, 2009 07:00 GMT)
England captain John Terry was delighted with the team's character after his late winner secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ukraine at Wembley.