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English National Team
Owen: Beckham recall an obvious decision (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen has backed David Beckham's England recall.

Terry out to beat Estonia to save McClaren's job (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England players are determined to keep under-fire manager Steve McClaren in his job by beating Estonia in their Euro 2008 qualifier next week, captain John Terry said on Thursday.

FA confirm England v Germany friendly (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association have confirmed England will play a friendly against Germany at Wembley on August 22.

Shorey makes journey from Orient to Brazil (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Reading defender Nicky Shorey can hardly believe he is about to complete a remarkable six-year journey across London from Leyton Orient to Wembley Stadium.

Foreign influx of no concern to McClaren (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren insists he is not concerned at the number of foreign players plying their trade in the Premiership.

O'Neill takes rap for Gabby U21 abscence (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has apologised after taking the blame for Gabriel Agbonlahor's absence from the England Under-21 squad for the forthcoming European Championships.

Pearce baffled by AWOL Agbonlahor (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor faces an uncertain future as an England player after failing to report for under-21 duty and getting left out of the European Championships squad as a consequence.

McClaren: I'll stand or fall over Becks (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England manager Steve McClaren said on Tuesday he would 'stand or fall' by his bold choice to recall former captain David Beckham to the squad.

AWOL Agbonlahor left out of U21 squad (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gabriel Agbonlahor was left out of the England Under-21 squad for the European Championships after failing to get in touch with the Football Association.

Andorra abuse galvanised England - McClaren (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren believes the abuse from supporters suffered against Andorra will mark the turning point of his England reign - and has challenged his players to prove it this week.

Hubbard: Mediocre Mike failing to live up to the hype (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A one-dimensional Michael Owen is not the player he once was, says Norman Hubbard.

England hit by injuries to Rio and Dawson (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is facing a major Euro 2008 defensive headache after Rio Ferdinand and Michael Dawson were ruled out of next week's crucial trip to Estonia.

McClaren: I would have been foolish to ignore Becks (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England boss Steve McClaren has claimed he would have been 'foolish' not to follow Fabio Capello's lead and usher David Beckham back from the wilderness.

Ruud backs Becks for England despite LA move (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham will continue to excel for England even after he moves to Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Real Madrid team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy.

McClaren: Smith flexibility is key (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren believes Alan Smith's flexibility will be a valuable asset in the forthcoming clashes with Brazil and Estonia.

Lalas warning over Beckham England recall (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Alexi Lalas has warned that David Beckham's England recall could put him on a collision course with his new club if he remains part of Steve McClaren's set-up for the Euro qualifier against Estonia.

Lennon pulls out of England squad (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aaron Lennon has been ruled out of England's friendly against Brazil and the Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia by a knee injury.

'I don't want sympathy' - McClaren (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren does not want any sympathy as he approaches the June 6 trip to Estonia which could make-or-break his tenure as England coach.

Beckham unsurprised by Keane success (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham is not surprised by the success former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane has achieved in his first season as a manager.

King planning to give McClaren selection headache (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ledley King has vowed to push John Terry and Rio Ferdinand for an England place as he attempts to put a frustrating season behind him.

Bentley thanks Rovers for England call-up (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Bentley has pinpointed rekindling his enthusiasm for playing football with Blackburn as a key reason for him breaking into the full England squad.

Recall is no 'panic measure' (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren has denied being panicked into handing David Beckham an England recall, revealing he would have brought the former captain back two months ago had it not been for an untimely knee injur

MLS switch will make Becks 'fitter' (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham believes he will be fitter and fresher than ever playing in Major League Soccer and sees no reason why his American adventure should hinder his return to the England fold.

The good and the bad of Beckham (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham's life has been one of soaring highs - such as today's shock England recall - and intolerable lows.

Beckham 'delighted' by England return (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham was 'absolutely delighted' to be recalled by England manager Steve McClaren for the friendly against Brazil at Wembley next Friday and the World Cup qualifier against Estonia.

Beckham handed England recall (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham has been recalled to the England squad for next week's friendly with Brazil and the crucial Euro 2008 trip to Estonia on June 6.

McClaren backs Owen as England's Henry (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is confident Michael Owen can recapture his best form with England after admitting: 'We have missed him like Arsenal have missed Thierry Henry.'

McClaren buoyed by supporters' backing (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren has thanked supporters and people in football for their backing since the torrent of abuse and criticism he received during the Euro 2008 qualifier with Andorra in Barcelo

Owen content to bear England burden (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England striker Michael Owen is happy to carry the weight of the nation on his shoulders as he prepares to return to England duty.

'I was value for money', insists Eriksson (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson today denied he was greedy for continuing to accept money from the Football Association despite having left his role as England coach almost a year ago.

Joe Cole desperate to make England return (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole insists he is ready to make his England return even though he survived just 45 minutes in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

McClaren glad to have Owen back (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The return to fitness of Michael Owen has provided a much-needed boost to England, according coach Steve McClaren.

Brazil name squad to face England and Turkey (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Kaka and Ronaldinho were included in the squad for Brazil's friendlies against England and Turkey next month despite asking not to be picked for the Copa America.

McClaren hails 'fantastic' Under-17 squad (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England boss Steve McClaren has praised the 'fantastic achievement' of the Under-17 side reaching the final of the European Championships in Belgium.

Surgery rules Woodgate out of England fixtures (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate will undergo an exploratory operation on his left knee on Monday which will rule him out of England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia next month.

England Under-17s reach European final (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England are through to their first UEFA European Under-17 Championship final after a tense victory over France in Belgium.

Noble in U21 squad for finals (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mark Noble's form in guiding West Ham towards Premiership safety has earned him a place in the provisional England Under-21 squad for next month's European Championships.

Owen included in England B squad (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
On the day Freddy Shepherd reminded Michael Owen of his responsibilities to Newcastle, England coach Steve McClaren opened the door to an immediate international return for his number one striker.

England beat Scotland in Carroll tug of war (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has opted for England in his international tug of love.

Roeder: Owen doesn't need 'B' international (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder would be unhappy if England boss Steve McClaren asked £17million striker Michal Owen to play in a B international later this month.

Owen to return for England B? (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Owen could make his long-awaited return to the England scene in the unfamiliar surroundings of Turf Moor later this month.

Ankle surgery rules Johnson out for England (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton striker Andy Johnson looks set to miss England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia after the club confirmed he will undergo ankle surgery at the end of the season.

Toon's Owen 'would jump at England chance' (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Owen admits he would 'jump at the chance' of returning to the England set-up after making his first appearance since injury curtailed his World Cup last summer.


English Premier League
United announce two more friendlies (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have agreed a Celtic double-header on August 8 to conclude preparations for the defence of their Premier League title.

Anderson excited by United challenge (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Manchester United signing Anderson is determined to make his mark at Old Trafford in order to fulfil a lifelong dream.

Newcastle board to consider Ashley offer (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle's board are to 'consider' an offer from Mike Ashley following discussions with the billionaire businessman today.

Carter: United storm ahead in transfer market (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter watches as Manchester United start their transfer dealings early.

Hargreaves to join United in July (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves will join Manchester United on July 1.

Poll: Refs 'losing the war' on bad behaviour (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Retiring referee Graham Poll's has followed up his controversial attack on the Football Association by claiming officials in the Premier League are 'losing the war' against badly behaved managers and

Agent - Sky's the limit to wages (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Top football agent Sky Andrew believes 'it is only right' that Premiership players benefit even more from the league's increasing wealth.

Parker set for Hammers, Spurs bid denied (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham appear to be on the verge of clinching the £7million signing of Newcastle and England midfielder Scott Parker after fighting off late interest from Tottenham.

Average salary breaks £1m mark (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The average Premier League footballer will earn around £1.1million a year next season, according to a new report.

Ranieri itching to create Man City 'miracle' (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Claudio Ranieri believes he can recreate his 'Chelsea miracle' if he is given the vacant post at Manchester City. The italian has held talks with prospective new owner Thaksin Shinawatra.

United agree double deal for Nani and Anderson (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United have announced agreements to buy exciting Brazilian youngster Anderson from Porto and Nani from Sporting Lisbon.

Hammers table bid for Magpies' skipper Parker (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham have reportedly tabled a bid for Newcastle skipper Scott Parker. Sam Allardyce is believed to be willing to let Parker move in order to generate funds at St James's.

Sporting's Nani linked with Old Trafford move (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United look likely to make Sporting Lisbon winger Nani their second summer signing.

Ranson withdraws bid to buy Manchester City (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ray Ranson has withdrawn his bid to buy Manchester City. He reserves the right to renew his interest in the future should former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra make a formal offer.

Lennon undergoes surgery on left knee (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has undergone surgery on his left knee after injuring it on international duty.

Chelsea's Crespo to stay at Inter next season (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hernan Crespo will stay with Inter Milan on loan for another season.

Portsmouth sign Ghana midfielder Muntari (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have completed the signing of Ghana international midfielder Sulley Muntari from Udinese. The 22-year-old has joined on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Abramovich denies tightening purse strings (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich on Wednesday dismissed media reports he will no longer spend heavily on players.

Henry: I'm an Arsenal player... for now (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is fed up with finishing fourth in the Premier League and thinks the club needs a more experienced squad if they are to challenge Man United and Chelsea.

Everton eyeing £4million deal for Blades' Jagielka (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton are looking to complete a deal with Sheffield United for their highly-rated defender Phil Jagielka. The 24-year-old is believed to have a £4million release clause in his contract.

Barnes insists he's staying with Derby (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derby midfielder Giles Barnes has declared he has no intention of forsaking the Rams to join former room-mate Tom Huddlestone at Tottenham.

Knee injury means Johnson's future is uncertain (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Midfielder Seth Johnson fears his knee injury jinx has returned to ruin his chance of a new Derby contract.

Sanchez to be handed 'significant' war chest (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez will be handed 'significant funds' to turn the club into a Premiership force, according to chairman Mohamed Al Fayed.

Referee Poll to retire after Euro 2008 qualifier (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Premiership referee Graham Poll has confirmed his retirement.

Ranieri likely to snub City to stay at Parma (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Parma coach Claudio Ranieri is keen to shun reported interest from Manchester City and stay with the Serie A club.

Davies pledges to boss Rams in Premiership (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies is preparing for the challenge of the Premiership after committing his future to the club.

Jolly: Derby scoop £60million prize (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched play-off underdogs Derby scoop a £60m place in the Premiership.

Berger agrees new one-year Villa deal (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Veteran midfielder Patrik Berger has agreed a new one-year deal with Aston Villa.

Keane extends his Tottenham stay (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has signed a new five-year contract, which commits him to the club until 2012. The Republic of Ireland forward scored 22 goals this season.

Newcastle seek urgent talks with Ashley (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Billionaire Mike Ashley and Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd will get together as a matter of urgency so as not to delay manager Sam Allardyce's summer spending plans.

Lee happy to battle Bale for Spurs start (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Lee Young-Pyo is determined to compete with new £10million, 17-year-old signing Gareth Bale for a place in Tottenham Hotspur's starting XI next season.

'Rafa told me I won't be sold' - Crouch (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Peter Crouch has been reassured about his Liverpool future by manager Rafael Benitez.

Wigan sign Newcastle's Sibierski on a free (May 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan have completed the signing of Newcastle forward Antoine Sibierski. The Frenchman, who joins on a free transfer, has signed a two-year deal with the club.

Tevez claims his future 'must suit West Ham' (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez says that Kia Joorabchian will decide where he will play next season although the Argentine wants his future 'to suit West Ham'.

Parry: US owners will back Benitez with cash (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry insists the club's American owners are ready to provide coach Rafael Benitez with the cash he wants to strengthen his squad.

Free-agent Hasselbaink eyes Birmingham talks (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Following his release by Charlton, ex-Chelsea and 'Boro striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is interested in discussing a possible move to newly-promoted Birmingham, according to his agent.

Barca striker Eto'o admits Liverpool admiration (May 27, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has admitted 'it would be wonderful' to play in front of the Kop for Liverpool.

Hammers' Reo-Coker hands in transfer request (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham captain Nigel Reo-Coker has handed in a transfer request. The 23-year-old decided on a move after he was not given the right assurances over his future by the club's board.

Keeper Fabianski signs 'long-term' Arsenal deal (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has signed for Arsenal. The 22-year-old joins from Legia Warsaw on a 'long-term' contract for an undisclosed fee.

Barry would welcome a Villa swoop for Bellamy (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Skipper Gareth Barry is backing out of favour striker Craig Bellamy to help take Aston Villa 'onto the next level' of European football if he completes a summer move from Liverpool.

Premier League warn Blades over top-flight share (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League have told Sheffield United their share in the top flight will be taken from them next week if the club fail to relinquish it voluntarily.

Spurs new-boy Bale reveals top flight ambition (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham have continued with their plan to recruit the best homegrown talent by signing Wales left-back Gareth Bale from Southampton.

Carter: A summer of transfer traffic (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at some likely Premiership arrivals and departures over the summer.

Spurs confirm the signing of Southampton's Bale (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Wales left-back Gareth Bale from Southampton in a deal which could be worth up to £10million to the Hampshire club.

Wenger maintains that Fabregas will stay (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Cesc Fabregas will be at the Emirates Stadium next season.

Ghana trip hints Jose will stay at Bridge (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed Jose Mourinho will travel to Ghana next week for a charity project with the club, strengthening the view he will remain at Stamford Bridge.

Benayoun signs new deal (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun has signed a new five-year contract at West Ham.

Sven issues 'come-and-get-me' plea to City (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has offered Manchester City an open invitation to make contact over their vacant manager's position.

O'Neill's Villa in links with Bellamy, Taylor (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is set to step up his interest in signing striker Craig Bellamy if he becomes surplus to requirements at Liverpool.

Ashley set to meet Toon board for talks (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mike Ashley is set to meet with the board of Newcastle next week as he attempts to push through his takeover of the club.

Glazer spokesman denies United is for sale (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Malcolm Glazer has no intention of selling Manchester United.

Free agent Hreidarsson joins Harry at Pompey (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have signed former Charlton defender Hermann Hreidarsson on a two-year deal.

Big Sam meets Owen (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has met striker Michael Owen face-to-face for the first time since his appointment.

Gillett pledges to back Rafa in transfer market (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
George Gillett has vowed to back Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez to the hilt in the transfer market this summer.

Bolton secure free transfer of Villa's Samuel (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jlloyd Samuel will become Sammy Lee's first signing as Bolton manager after agreeing a free transfer from Aston Villa. The 26-year-old defender will join the club on July 1 on a four-year deal.

Scott McLachlan: He's our record-breaker (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Scott McLachlan says Pompey's man of the season, David James, deserves his clean sheat record.

Tom Beck: Hornets lose their sting (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tom Beck laments the fact that Watford went down without all guns blazing.

'I'm going nowhere' - Makelele (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Claude Makelele insists he wants to stay at Chelsea despite speculation over his future.

Chelsea to face America on US tour (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have announced they will play Mexican giants Club America in the first game of their pre-season tour to the United States West Coast.

Udinese confirm Muntari talks with Pompey (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Udinese confirmed today that midfielder Sulley Muntari has travelled to England with a view to completing a move to Portsmouth.

Arsenal are letting me go, insists Baptista (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal are not going to take up the option to turn Julio Baptista's loan deal from Real Madrid into a permanent move, the Brazilian attacking midfielder has said.

Veteran Jackson snubs Wigan for Watford (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Defender Matt Jackson has joined Watford on a two-year deal after turning down the chance to stay at Wigan.

Reading to increase Madejski stadium capacity (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading will increase the capacity of the Madejski Stadium to around 38,000 after being granted planning permission to expand.

Hearts' keeper Gordon prepared to stay (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has shrugged off his £10million price tag and insists he will not be demanding a transfer this summer, despite speculation over his future at the club.

Ruthless Rafa begins summer clear-out (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Less than 24 hours after Liverpool's Champions League final failure, boss Rafael Benitez was already planning his clear-out.

Shepherd warns Ashley over Newcastle takeover (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has warned billionaire businessman Mike Ashley he will have to splash 'a whole lot more' cash if he is to complete his takeover of the club.

Distin signing launches spending spree (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp insists the arrival of defender Sylvain Distin on a free transfer from Manchester City is merely the start of his summer spending.

Striker Eto'o dreaming of Henry partnership (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o hopes Arsenal forward Thierry Henry will sign for Barcelona this summer.

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McCulloch still intent on move to Rangers (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Lee McCulloch has told new Wigan boss Chris Hutchings he still has his heart set on a move to Rangers.

Bendtner agrees new five-year Arsenal deal (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal teenager Nicklas Bendtner wants to force his way into Arsene Wenger's plans next season after agreeing a new five-year deal.

Hendrie's 12-year Villa career coming to an end (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie is set to end his 12-year stay with the club within the next 48 hours after Leicester and Coventry reportedly joined Stoke in the race to sign the former England sta

Extra-time for Southgate's coaching badges? (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate may have to ask for more time as he tries desperately to gain his coaching qualifications.

Magnusson insists: 'I want Tevez to stay' (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has expressed his desire to keep Argentina striker Carlos Tevez at the club.

Billionaire Ashley launches Newcastle takeover (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley's St James Holdings Limited have announced the acquisition of approximately 41.6% of Newcastle for more than £55million from Sir John Hall's family.

League to prepare fixture list despite Tevez tribunal (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League are to press ahead with preparations for next season's fixture list despite agreeing to set up an arbitration tribunal to rule on relegated Sheffield United's complaints over the Ca

Sought after Makelele waits on Chelsea (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Claude Makelele wants Chelsea to decide if he still has a future at Stamford Bridge after reportedly becoming the target for a number of European clubs.

Newcastle's Duff may not return until November (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle United winger Damien Duff will miss the rest of Ireland's Euro 2008 qualifying matches, according to Ireland coach Stephen Staunton.

Birmingham report £3.4m six-month profit (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Birmingham posted a profit of £3.4million before tax on ordinary activities for the six-month period ending in February this year.

Portsmouth sign former Man City star Distin (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have signed former Manchester City captain Sylvain Distin on a free transfer. The centre-half has agreed a three-year contract at Fratton Park after deciding to leave City.

Chelsea sign Sidwell, close to Robben deal (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will turn his attentions to signing a striker and defender after capturing midfielder Steve Sidwell from Reading.

Barca's Eto'o dismisses links to Premiership move (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has dismissed speculation linking him with a big money move to the Premiership this summer.

Kaboul ready to join Tottenham revolution (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Auxerre centre-back Younes Kaboul has claimed he is on the verge of joining Tottenham.

Sidwell agrees to join Chelsea on free transfer (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Steve Sidwell has agreed to join the club on a free transfer from July 1.

Sibierski rejects Magpies' contract offer (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle striker Antoine Sibierksi has rejected the offer of a new one-year contract.

Shamed Ghaly confident of staying at Spurs (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hossam Ghaly is confident of remaining at Tottenham following a meeting with boss Martin Jol.

Portsmouth close in on Muntari and Distin (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth are poised to pull off a double swoop for Sylvain Distin and Sulley Muntari within the next 48 hours.

Watford release veteran defender Powell (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Watford have released former England left-back Chris Powell. The 37-year-old was signed from Charlton last summer and made 11 starts for the Hornets but slipped behind Jordan Stewart in the pecking or

Robson confirmed as Sheffield United boss (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bryan Robson has been confirmed as the new manager of Sheffield United.

Adebayor pens long-term Arsenal contract (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a new deal long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Distin quits Man City for fresh challenge (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Defender Sylvain Distin has quit Manchester City to seek 'a fresh challenge'. The stylish French defender has informed Blues officials he will seek a new challenge this summer after five years with th

Benitez hints at summer cull ahead of title push (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is already making plans for next season's Premiership title challenge - which is likely to mean a clear-out of players immediately after tomorrow's Champions League fi

Arsenal's Hill-Wood ready to meet Kroenke (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood's stance appears to be softening after he revealed he would meet investor Stan Kroenke 'in the next two to three weeks'.

Curbs hopes for Mascherano European Cup thanks (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Javier Mascherano should be grateful to West Ham for giving him the chance to play in the European Cup final according to Hammers boss Alan Curbishley.

Hargreaves' £17m Man Utd deal moves closer (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves expects his £17million move to Manchester United to be completed by the end of the week.

Glazer takeover showed what not to do - Hicks (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool's co-owner Tom Hicks has credited fellow American Malcolm Glazer's takeover at Manchester United for paving the way for a similar deal at Anfield.

Vacant Manchester City job not for Eriksson (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson ruled himself out of the running for the vacant manager's job at Manchester City although he has hinted at a return to management in England.

Unhappy Mido: Joining Spurs was 'a big mistake' (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mido's future at Tottenham looks increasingly uncertain after the Egypt striker admitted he is unsettled at White Hart Lane. He said: 'I would be lying if I said that I am happy at Spurs.'

Redknapp keen to tie up deal for Distin (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth are confident of tying up a £40,000-a-week deal to take French defender Sylvain Distin from Manchester City on a free transfer before the end of the week.

Carragher hits out at critics of style (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has defended the team's playing style, claiming their recent record speaks for itself.

Allardyce ready to sort out defensive woes (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce will make defence a major priority when he starts his rebuilding work.

Carsley puts pen to paper on new Everton deal (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has signed a new one-year contract at Goodison Park.

Portsmouth seal landmark kit deal (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have struck a 'long term agreement' with kit manufacturers Canterbury - the first time the rugby brand have ventured into football.

Sutton delays decision on retirement (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Injury-plagued Aston Villa striker Chris Sutton will delay deciding whether to retire until later this summer.

Liverpool hold fire on deals (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool will not announce new deals for England stars Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher until after their Champions League final clash with AC Milan in Athens on Wednesday night.

Blades set to unveil Robson as boss (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United have called a press conference for tomorrow morning to unveil their new manager.

Carrick will welcome arrival of Hargreaves (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Carrick will welcome Owen Hargreaves' arrival at Manchester United with open arms.

Blades ready to push on with Tevez fight (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United will today continue their legal counsel over the Carlos Tevez affair, with reports an arbitration panel will be established to rule on the case.

Shevchenko eyes swansong in MLS (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko has revealed how he would like to become part of the growing football revolution in America at some stage of his career.

Jose wants Blues to sort Lamps and Terry futures (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has called on Chelsea to sort out new contracts for John Terry and Frank Lampard.

Carrick: 'We're still the best in England' (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United may have lost yesterday's FA Cup final to arch-rivals Chelsea but Michael Carrick insists the Red Devils are still England's finest.

Terry scotches 'ludicrous' transfer request reports (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Captain John Terry has dismissed suggestions that he was ready to hand in a transfer request as 'ludicrous' and insists he is ready to sort out a new long-term contract with Chelsea.

No change in Tevez saga, insist Premier League (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League today maintained there had been no further developments in the Carlos Tevez affair in the wake of reports an arbitration panel is to rule on the case.

Man Utd closing in on deal for Bayern's Hargreaves (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United tonight appeared to be closing in on a deal to sign Owen Hargreaves after Bayern Munich admitted the England midfielder was leaving them.

'Sheva and Ballack will not be sold' - Kenyon (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FA Cup winners Chelsea expect to sell three players in the close season but they will not include Andriy Shevchenko or Michael Ballack, the club's chief executive said on Sunday.

Radzinski released as Fulham exodus continues (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Striker Tomasz Radzinski has been released by Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez as the former Northern Ireland boss begins his summer restructuring at Craven Cottage.

Ex-Thai PM's Man City takeover still has rivals (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City remain in talks with 'a number' of different parties over a potential buyout of the Premiership club.

Finnan keen to sign new Liverpool contract (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ireland defender Steve Finnan is keen to sign a new contract at Liverpool after next week's Champions League final.

Tevez targets West Ham exit this summer (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham striker Carlos Tevez has set his sights on signing for 'one of Europe's biggest clubs' in the summer.

Henry: Gunners not good enough in 2006/7 (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry admits he was stung by Arsenal's early exit from the Premiership title race but is confident they have the players to challenge next season.

Wallace Poulter: Psycho gets the axe (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sacked Man City manager Stuart Pearce was given neither time nor money, says Wallace Poulter.

Moyes worry about Cahill's busy summer (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes is concerned midfielder Tim Cahill will try to 'do too much' to get himself fit for Australia's Asian Cup campaign in July.

Giggs hailed by former team-mate and pal Sharpe (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs remains a major player for Manchester United because of his love and hunger for the game.

Jolly: Replacing the overachievers (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly claims that Man City are the only ones stronger for this week's upheavals.

Reading anger after Brown snubs move (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading have condemned Scott Brown after the Scotland midfielder claimed a move to the Madejski Stadium could have been a disaster for his career.

Keane wields axe on Cunningham and Miller (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Premiership newcomers Sunderland have released centre-back Kenny Cunningham and midfielder Tommy Miller.

Blades axe six but want to keep Gillespie (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United have made a new contract offer to Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie.

Ronaldo will be world's best, says Sir Alex (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to establish himself as the best player in the world after the Portuguese completed a clean sweep of personal awards for the season.

Coleman and McCall ruled out of Blades race (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United club chairman Terry Robinson has ruled Stuart McCall and Chris Coleman out of the running to succeed Neil Warnock at Bramall Lane and revealed Bryan Robson, Peter Reid and Dave Basset

Boro supremo trying to convince Viduka to stay (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is hoping his intervention will persuade striker Mark Viduka to commit his future to the club.

Sanchez's long-ball game forced me out - Jensen (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Claus Jensen has left Fulham claiming his future at Craven Cottage was doomed by manager Lawrie Sanchez's long-ball tactics.

Bolton complete signing of Slovakia's Harsanyi (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bolton have confirmed the permanent signing of Slovakia Under-21 international Zoltan Harsanyi.

Ranieri plays down link with vacant Man City job (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri insists he is in the dark about a possible return to the Premiership with Manchester City.

De Zeeuw and Unsworth leave Wigan (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan have announced captain Arjan de Zeeuw and fellow defender David Unsworth will be released this summer.

Cahill targets Asian Cup return with Socceroos (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Australia's Tim Cahill is preparing to take a giant stride forward in his bid to recover from a foot injury ahead of the Socceroos' debut in the Asian Cup.

Carrick values medal above 'classic final' (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Carrick does not care whether Saturday's FA Cup Final is a classic or not - just as long as he ends it with a winner's medal.

Ref Bennett 'immensely proud' of FA Cup role (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve Bennett admits his appointment as the referee for the FA Cup final was not a lifetime ambition but is 'immensely proud.'

Cole eyes Cup consolation after injury-hit season (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea winger Joe Cole is looking to make up for a season wrecked by injury with an FA Cup winners' medal in Saturday's final against Manchester United.

Warnock backing McCall to fill Blades hotseat (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Departing Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has backed his former assistant Stuart McCall to be appointed as his successor and believes the Blades stand a mighty chance of clinching promotion straigh

Scudamore holds Tevez talks with Whelan (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has held showdown talks with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan after the sportswear supremo called on him to resign over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Blades launch legal action over Tevez ruling (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United have filed 'arbitration proceedings' against the Premier League in a bid to overturn the decision not to deduct points from West Ham.

McCarthy desperate for Champions League chance (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy is hoping Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will give him another crack at the Champions League.

Koeman not interested in Man City post (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ronald Koeman's agent has confirmed the PSV Eindhoven boss is 'not at all interested' in taking over at Manchester City.

Nugent talks up desire for Everton move (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England striker David Nugent admits a transfer to Everton this summer would be a dream move.

Allardyce axes five from squad (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce today began the process of clearing the decks for his summer spending spree as Newcastle released five players.

Reading swoop for Cisse (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading have signed Boavista midfielder Kalifa Cisse on a three-year-contract.

Diouf weighs up future at Bolton (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
El-Hadji Diouf has indicated he could leave Bolton in the summer after being stunned by manager Sam Allardyce's departure.

Brown may rejoing Big Sam (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Phil Brown has refused to rule out a move to join Sam Allardyce at Newcastle should his contract discussions at Hull collapse.

Coppell named LMA's Manager of the Year (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading's Steve Coppell has been named Manager of the Year by rival bosses for the second consecutive season.

Chelsea chairman reveals Mourinho can spend (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho will have money to spend on strengthening his Chelsea squad in the close-season but it is likely to be less than last year, club chairman Bruce Buck said on Wednesday.

Warnock leaves Blades after relegation (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Neil Warnock has left his job as Sheffield United manager following the club's last day relegation from the Premiership.

Barton arrested over assault on Dabo (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City's Joey Barton has been arrested for his part in the training-ground altercation with team-mate Ousmane Dabo, according to reports.

Rough justice as Mourinho is arrested (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has admitted to being cautioned by police after an incident involving his pet Yorkshire terrier but pledged to co-operate fully with the authorities.

Jewell backs Hutchings as Wigan boss (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Wigan boss Paul Jewell believes the club have made the right choice in appointing Chris Hutchings as their new manager.

Premier League ready for Tevez probe (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League have promised to provide FIFA with a full explanation of their handling of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Ranson still in for Man City (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Manchester City star Ray Ranson has not yet abandoned hope of buying the Blues.

Benitez: Gerrard deal shows ambition (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool will be delivering a significant statement of intent when they confirm skipper Steven Gerrard has signed a long-term contract extension.

Carlos Tevez: What's it all about? (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A breakdown of what the Carlos Tevez row is all about.

Ronaldo looking to retain title (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has already set his sights on becoming a double Premiership champion.

Jewell: I won't be the next Man City manager (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Paul Jewell has insisted he will not be taking over as manager of Manchester City.

New doubt over Warnock Blades future (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Neil Warnock's future at Sheffield United could soon become clearer after the club called a press conference for Wednesday morning.

Woodgate has minor op on knee injury (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate should be fit for the start of the new season after undergoing surgery to repair damaged knee cartilage.

Agent claims Muntari Pompey switch is close (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth could be closing in again on Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari after his agent claimed only personal terms need to be resolved to clinch a £6million deal.

Arsenal's Eboue signs new long-term contract (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue has signed a new 'long-term' contract at the Emirates Stadium. The club have not revealed the length of the new deal.

Defender Stubbs signs new deal with Everton (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Veteran Everton defender Alan Stubbs has signed a one-year contract extension at Goodison Park.

Allardyce keen to keep Owen (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
New Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is determined to keep England striker Michael Owen at the club.

Villa miss out on UEFA Cup through Fair Play draw (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have missed out on a place in next season's UEFA Cup following the Fair Play draw.

Gerrard close to new deal (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has told Liverpool's chiefs: 'It's in your own hands now' as he prepares to commit the rest of his career to Anfield.

Blackburn veteran Tugay handed new deal (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Blackburn midfielder Tugay has signed a new one-year deal with the Ewood Park club.

Bolton approach Ben Haim over contract stay (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bolton have launched a last-ditch bid to try and keep Israel defender Tal Ben Haim at the Reebok Stadium.

Hutchings 'shocked' by Jewell's Wigan departure (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
New Wigan boss Chris Hutchings has admitted Paul Jewell's decision to resign just hours after leading the club to Premiership safety came as a complete surprise.

Mikel injury leaves Mourinho short for Cup final (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been left with only 15 fit players ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester United this weekend.

Reds target League improvement (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard insists the club must launch a genuine title challenge next season, insisting the Reds 'haven't been good enough' this year.

Mills: Spirits were low in City dressing room (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Danny Mills has claimed morale in the dressing room prior to Stuart Pearce's departure had been low.

Viduka undecided over future (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka admits he has yet to decide whether he will commit his future to the club.

Pearce: I needed cash to improve squad (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce believes he was starved of cash at Manchester City but does not regret taking charge at the Eastlands club.

Newcastle name Allardyce as manager (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle have appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a three-year contract.

FIFA could enforce points deduction over Tevez (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA are to investigate whether West Ham should have been docked points for breaching Premier League rules over signing of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, after the club were only fined £5.5millio

Assistant McCall predicts: Warnock will quit Blades (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Stuart McCall believes Neil Warnock has taken charge of his final match as Sheffield United manager.

Toon set to announce Sam arrival? (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle have called a press conference for Tuesday afternoon at which it is thought Sam Allardyce will be unveiled as the club's new manager.

Everton release keeper Wright and Pistone (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton have confirmed the release of out-of-contract pair Alessandro Pistone and Richard Wright.

Whelan: Jewell mentally and physically drained (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan expects outgoing manager Paul Jewell to be out of the game for six months after a mentally and physically draining season, which culminated in the Latics' last-day Premiersh

Gill promises transfer funds for Ferguson (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has promised Sir Alex Ferguson funds to improve his squad over the summer.

Pearce sacked as Manchester City manager (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has been sacked by Manchester City 24 hours after a dismal season ended in defeat at Tottenham.

Brazil under-20 captain set to join Liverpool (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brazil's under-20 captain Lucas Leiva is joining Liverpool from Gremio in July, the Champions League finalists said.

Hasselbaink first out in Valley cut-backs (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been released by Charlton after just one season at The Valley.

Wigan turn to Hutchings as Jewell quits (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan have appointed assistant boss Chris Hutchings as the club's new manager after Paul Jewell resigned on Monday - less than 24 hours after leading the club to Premiership safety.

Hubbard: Making the right decision (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard counts down his top ten new signings of the 2006/07 Premiership season.

Allardyce confirms Toon talk (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd cannot appoint a new manager quickly enough with sections of the dressing room in open revolt.

Recuperated Kewell wants new Anfield deal (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell admits he would be happy to see out the rest of his career with Liverpool.

Southgate: Fan power will persuade Viduka (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is hoping the love of the club's fans will persuade Mark Viduka to stay at the Riverside Stadium.

Coppell owns up to thwarted European dream (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading manager Steve Coppell has finally admitted he would love to have taken his side into the UEFA Cup next season.

Carter: Premier League to answer for great escape (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League have a few questions to answer over recent events, writes Jon Carter.

Mourinho defends impact of summer signings (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has defended the contributions of his summer signings after watching Chelsea equal Liverpool's 63-match home unbeaten run against Everton.

Support grows for Tevez legal challenge (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Support for a legal challenge to West Ham's escape from relegation appears to be growing after Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claimed Middlesbrough had joined the so-called 'Gang of Four'.

Relieved Wigan determined to keep Jewell (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer has stressed the club is determined to hang on to manager Paul Jewell after he masterminded their escape from relegation on the final day of the season.

Bitter Blades step up Tevez legal bid (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Neil Warnock conceded his lingering sense of injustice was likely to get him nowhere after Sheffield United's 2-1 defeat to Wigan consigned them Championship football. Still seething over what he perc

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McCabe admits relegation is a 'kick in the teeth' (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Asked to expand on where the Blades stand in the West Ham row, McCabe added: 'That's not for today.'

Owen carried off after clash with team-mate (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Striker Michael Owen was carried off on a stretcher during the game with Watford. The England international had collided with the shoulder of team-mate Matthew Pattison and was not fit to continue.

Coppell announces Sidwell departure (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho refused to rule Chelsea out a move for Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell after watching his side equal Liverpool's record 63-match unbeaten home run with a 1-1 draw against Everton at Sta

Premiership: Blades relegated after Wigan defeat (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Unsworth's penalty sent his former club down as 10-man Wigan held on for a dramatic 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane..

Ghaly apologises for storming off pitch (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hossam Ghaly has apologised for his reaction to being substituted in midweek but was left out of the matchday squad for the clash against Manchester City on the final day of the season.

Glazers issue 'hands off warning' to suitors (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Glazer family have warned off any potential suitors for Manchester United by confirming the Old Trafford club is not for sale.

Allardyce: I'd have won nothing at Bolton (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce, who appears set to be appointed Newcastle manager in the near future, has revealed he quit Bolton because he could not see himself winning major trophies at the club.

We're not a selling club, insists Spurs chief (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Daniel Levy insists Tottenham's top players such as Dimitar Berbatov will be at White Hart Lane next season when the club look to make another 'step up'.

Spurs stewards given police award for bravery (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
More than 20 stewards who protected Tottenham Hotspur fans from Spanish police during a UEFA Cup match against Sevilla last month will be presented with awards for bravery on Sunday.

Levy reiterates Spurs ambition (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Daniel Levy insists Tottenham's top players such as Dimitar Berbatov will be at White Hart Lane next season when the club look to make another 'step up'.

Ferguson sees United future for Giggs (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Record-breaking Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs can play for a further two seasons, manager Alex Ferguson believes.

Terry wants Mourinho meeting to discuss future (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Captain John Terry wants a meeting with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after the FA Cup final to discuss the future of the club's 'big three'.

Magnusson rejects collusion allegations (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson insists he does not fear collusion between Sheffield United and Wigan because such a thing would never happen in English football.

Wenger to discover transfer funds for next season (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manager Arsene Wenger expects to find out next week just what funds he will have available this summer - but knows throwing money at the Arsenal squad in search of a quick fix is not necessarily the a

Drogba back in Chelsea squad for Everton game (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba will return to the Chelsea squad against Everton tomorrow.

Kanu ready to commit future to Pompey (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Star striker Kanu is ready to stay at Portsmouth and believes he has earned a new two-year contract.

Drogba fit to return for Chelsea (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba will return to the Chelsea squad against Everton tomorrow.

Nugent seeks move to Premership (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Preston striker David Nugent believes he must leave Deepdale and join a Premiership club if he is continue playing for England after North End's failure to make the Championship play-offs.

Arsenal to take time over Dein replacement (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger revealed he has received plenty of interest in the vacancy for a director of football at Arsenal, but will not be rushed into an appointment.

Berbatov focused on success with Tottenham (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Coveted Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov insists he wants to shun his suitors and help the Londoners break into the Premiership's `Big Four'.

Pardew set to unveil first new face (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew has revealed that his rebuilding programme at Charlton has already began as he primes his side for an instant return to the Premiership.

Scudamore slams talk of bias (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Richard Scudamore has labelled the claim that the Premier League are biased towards West Ham as 'one of the most offensive things I've heard'.

McCarthy pines over move to one of big four (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Benni McCarthy has admitted he would find it hard to stay at Blackburn were a Champions League club to make an approach for him.

Joorabchian plays down talk of Tevez exit (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham striker Carlos Tevez is not planning to leave Upton Park but his future remains undecided.

James signs new deal (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David James has signed a contract extension with Portsmouth which will keep him at Fratton Park until the summer of 2009 and possibly beyond.

O'Neill refuses to be held to ransom (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manager Martin O'Neill has hinted Aston Villa will not pay grossly-inflated prices for new players when he embarks on a summer transfer spree.

Wenger out to banish 'failure' (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits he will look back with great regret on a season of 'failure' for Arsenal, but insists he remains ever confident in the future of his young side.

Woodgate vows to be fit for new campaign (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
England defender Jonathan Woodgate has promised he will be back in time for the new season after undergoing knee surgery.

Sanchez ready to start rebuilding (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Lawrie Sanchez has revealed Fulham will undergo 'substantial changes' during a busy summer in the transfer market.

Morais joins APOEL Nicosia from Chelsea (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reigning Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia have signed Portuguese defender Nuno Morais from English Premier League side Chelsea, the Cypriot club said on Saturday.

Allardyce on verge of Newcastle job (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce appears poised to take over at Newcastle United, according to newspaper reports early on Saturday.

West Ham defiant over Tevez evidence (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham insist they have provided all the relevant documents to the Premier League to prove that Carlos Tevez has been eligible to play.

Birmingham make Muamba move permanent (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Birmingham have signed teenage midfielder Fabrice Muamba on a permanent basis from Arsenal.

Police to quiz Barton over Dabo bust-up (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Police are to interview Manchester City and England midfielder Joey Barton over reports he attacked a team-mate.

Man Utd defend Howard loan arrangement (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Champions Manchester United did not seek to break rules or gain an unfair advantage in the title race by refusing permission for former goalkeeper Tim Howard to play against them last month.

Liverpool close in on Brazilian prodigy (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool are on the verge of signing Brazil Under-20 captain Lucas Leiva.

Sanchez quits N.Ireland to lead Fulham full-time (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Lawrie Sanchez has resigned as Northern Ireland manager with immediate effect after being appointed Fulham boss.

Fowler to bid farewell to Liverpool in the summer (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Robbie Fowler has confirmed that his contract at Liverpool will not be extended beyond this season.

Henry will stay at Arsenal, insists Wenger (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has 'guaranteed' Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will not be sold this summer.

Sidelined Saha insists he will remain at Man Utd (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Louis Saha has revealed he has no intention of quitting Premiership champions Manchester United.

Arsenal confirm signing of Polish goalkeeper (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal are set to sign Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

Referees' chief plays down Poll quit claims (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Referees' chief Keith Hackett insists Graham Poll will continue refereeing beyond this Sunday's final round of Premiership matches.

Dawson signs long-term Spurs contract (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson has been handed a contract extension to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2012. The 23-year-old, who has only missed one Spurs game this season, agreed to prolong his

Barton set for City talks (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Joey Barton's Manchester City future will be decided at a meeting with club officials on Tuesday.

Newcastle fear Duff may be out for six months (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle are keeping their fingers crossed amid fears winger Damien Duff could be sidelined for up to six months.

Curbs dismisses Wigan-Blades conspiracy theory (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley has dismissed the conspiracy theory that Sheffield United and Wigan could collude in a bid to get West Ham relegated.

Boothroyd eyes new recruits for Prem return (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has already identified the players he believes will help his team make an instant return to the Premiership next season.

Ghaly to face Jol after petulant shirt throw (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hossam Ghaly was due back in training today after souring Tottenham's march towards Europe by throwing his shirt to the ground when substituted against Blackburn.

Dempsey determined to become Fulham regular (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Clint Dempsey has set his sights on becoming a Fulham regular after providing the goal which secured another season of Premiership football at Craven Cottage.

Solano urges Big Sam to change style for Toon (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle winger Nolberto Solano has urged Sam Allardyce not to employ his direct style of play at St James' Park if he takes over as Glenn Roeder's successor.

Hope over Drog and Robben, Ballack forgiven (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been given a double boost ahead of the FA Cup final with both Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben expected to be fit.

Tevez admits his future is uncertain (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham forward Carlos Tevez admits he has stopped learning English because he does not know where he will be playing next season.

Redknapp ready to make move for Distin (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is ready to launch a new bid to sign Manchester City rebel Sylvain Distin but admits he will face tough competition for the centre-half.

Everton hopeful of extending Arteta's deal (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes the club are on the brink of securing Mikel Arteta on a new long-term contract.

Brown handed three match ban for headbutt (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Fulham captain Michael Brown has been banned for three games after being found guilty of violent conduct by a Football Association disciplinary hearing.

Coppell lands £10million transfer kitty (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Reading boss Steve Coppell could be armed with a kitty as high as £10million during the transfer window.

Magnusson responds to new Tevez allegation (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson is convinced his club no longer have anything to hide in the ongoing row over Carlos Tevez.

Sinclair to leave Eastlands (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former England international Trevor Sinclair will leave Manchester City in the summer.

Carvalho and Ballack set to miss FA Cup final (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Ballack has no chance of playing in the FA Cup final for Chelsea while central defender Ricardo Carvalho will almost certainly miss the Wembley showpiece against Manchester United on May 19.

Injury jinxed Christie released by Boro (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Luckless Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie will leave the club at the end of the season after a prolonged injury nightmare.

Man City defender Ball earns new deal (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City's under-fire defender Michael Ball is set to sign a long-term contract at Eastlands.

Jol hails Defoe ahead of Blackburn clash (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Martin Jol has described Jermain Defoe as a true 'team player' for his role in firing Tottenham towards fifth place for a second consecutive season.

Houllier and Eriksson are Toon contenders (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Intrigue surrounds the vacant manager's job at Newcastle with Gerard Houllier and Sven-Goran Eriksson having emerged as potential contenders.

Barry scoops double Aston Villa award (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gareth Barry has been voted Aston Villa's player of the year by both fans and team-mates.

Whelan: Are the Hammers lying about Tevez? (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has written to the Premier League requesting 'concrete evidence' Carlos Tevez was eligible to play for West Ham during their recent 3-0 win at the JJB Stadium.

Shepherd urges Owen to express loyalty (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Michael Owen should show loyalty to Newcastle United, the Premiership club's chairman Freddy Shepherd said after a newspaper report suggested the England striker could move on at the end of the season

Mourinho dismay at dead rubber 'showdown' (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho condemned the Premier League's fixture bunglers on Wednesday after the game that could have defined the season was reduced to an appendix to Manchester United's title cel

'Mikel lucky to be on the pitch' - Ferguson (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed one-time Manchester United target Mikel John Obi should have been sent off in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Premier League seeks new rules after Howard loan (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League are to set to bring in new rules to avoid unwritten agreements of the sort which led to Everton not picking goalkeeper Tim Howard against his old club Manchester United last month.

'Carvalho has 1% chance of final' (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes compatriot Ricardo Carvalho has only a 'one per cent' chance of lining up in the Blues defence for the FA Cup final.

West Ham opt against fine appeal (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham have revealed they will not appeal the record £5.5million fine imposed by the Premier League's independent commission over the signings of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

League to review administration loophole (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Football League are to review a loophole which allowed relegation-bound Leeds and Boston to go into administration and escape starting the new season with a 10-point penalty.

McKay: Barton has to leave City this summer (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Joey Barton's agent Willie McKay has confirmed the England midfielder will leave Manchester City this summer - but again questioned the decision to suspend his client.

Arsenal closing in on Fabianski (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal are reported to be closing in on a deal for Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

Ferguson: United's goals clinched the title (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side's ability to score goals gave them a critical advantage over Chelsea this season.

Caborn urges clubs to resolve Hammers row (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sports minister Richard Caborn has called on warring Premier League clubs to settle the row over West Ham between themselves rather than go to court.

Eriksson keen on talking to Newcastle (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson would be interested in talking to Newcastle about the vacant manager's job. Agent Athole Still revealed the job is just the kind he would seriously consider.

Duo's Arsenal future unclear (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Want-away Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes is desperate to find a new club before his loan at Real Madrid ends.

Mikel out to protect unbeaten home record (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mikel John Obi is determined Chelsea will not surrender their unbeaten home league run to newly-crowned champions Manchester United at Stamford Bridge tonight.

Webster ruling 'good for the top names' (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
World players' union representative Tony Higgins believes football's top stars have most to gain from the Andy Webster ruling.

Big Sam backed to make Newcastle a big team (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ex-Bolton boss Sam Allardyce would turn Newcastle into a 'major force' if he lands the manager's job at St James' Park, according to former colleague Neil McDonald.

Premier League warn clubs over action (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A legal challenge to the decision not to dock West Ham points for contract irregularities involving Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano is 'bound to fail', the Premier League have warned.

Ronaldo: Mourinho has apologised for comments (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has personally apologised for reportedly criticising his upbringing.

Billy Blagg: Hammers are staying up? (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
This has been an amazing West Ham escape and don't let anyone tell you differently, says Billy Blagg.

Tony Burns: Consistency is the key for Everton (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Everton's season confirms we're well on the way to being the consistent top six side that we should be, says Tony Burns.

Rio: United had as many injuries as Chelsea (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has slammed claims that Manchester United's title triumph was a result of Chelsea's injury problems this season.

Relegated Hornets hand boss Boothroyd new deal (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has signed a new three-year deal with the club. Despite the Hornets' confirmed relegation, Vicarage Road have demonstrated their belief in Boothroyd.

Hughes: We won't become a selling club (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes intends to ward off any suitors for his best players in the summer.

Ball admits charge and apologises to Ronaldo (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Michael Ball has admitted an FA charge of violent conduct after stamping on Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday's derby.

Yobo closes in on ever-present record (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo is on the brink of equalling an Everton record not matched in 20 years.

Mendes ready to make Portsmouth return (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Pedro Mendes is set to make a new bid to return from injury for Portsmouth against Arsenal in the final game of the season on at Fratton Park on Sunday.

Sir Alex to rest stars for West Ham showdown (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to risk title winners Manchester United getting beaten by Chelsea tomorrow in order to preserve a sense of fair play in the relegation battle.

Sanchez set for talks over future with Fulham (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Irish Football Association have confirmed talks over Lawrie Sanchez's future at Fulham will begin after the weekend.

Wallace Poulter: Congratulations to the enemy (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City correspondent Wallace Poulter offers congratulations to Man United on winning the title.

Marc Duffy: Finally, Roeder has gone... (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Marc Duffy is delighted Newcastle have axed Glenn Roeder but is not sure that Sam Allardyce should be handed the job.

Addicks desperate to hold onto Bent (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Charlton chief executive Peter Varney wants to keep Darren Bent at The Valley next season when the Addicks push for an immediate return to the Premiership.

Xavier fails to agree new deal with Boro (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough have confirmed defender Abel Xavier will leave the club this summer after failing to agree a new contract.

Madrid legend slams Benitez and Mourinho (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former World Cup-winner Jorge Valdano has fiercely criticised the style of football produced by Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez, claiming it stems from their failure to find success as players.

Blatter calls on United to reschedule Asia tour (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has thrown his weight behind calls for Manchester United to look again at this summer's controversial tour of Asia.

Terry to lead guard of honour for United (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry is ready to give Manchester United a guard of honour as champions even though he knows it will be hard to stomach.

Barton 'on transfer list for £5.5million' (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City will sell Joey Barton to anyone prepared to pay £5.5million, according to the troubled midfielder's agent.

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Hubbard: You paid how much? (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard lists his ten worst signings of the 2006/7 Premiership season.

Hernia op rules Shevchenko out of Cup Final (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed striker Andriy Shevchenko will have a groin hernia operation on Tuesday.

Varney backs right to fight West Ham fine (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Charlton chief executive Peter Varney believes the club have a right to challenge the Premier League's punishment of West Ham for breaching player ownership rules.

Shepherd to target Allardyce for Newcastle role (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd will turn to Sam Allardyce after accepting Glenn Roeder's resignation.

Ferguson targets three summer signings (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has identified three summer transfer targets to bolster his title-winning Manchester United squad.

Glazers quick to salute United success (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed Joel Glazer was one of the first people on the phone to express his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson's Premiership title winners.

Beckham heaps praise on triumphant Ferguson (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
David Beckham heaped praise on former manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United were crowned Premiership champions for a ninth time this weekend.

Pearce: No interference in Dabo case (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce insists he will not try to dissuade Ousmane Dabo from pressing for criminal charges against Joey Barton following their violent altercation earlier this week.

FA to probe Ball's stamp on Ronaldo (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Football Association disciplinary chiefs will decide tomorrow whether Michael Ball should be hit with the charge of serious foul play for his stamp on Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester derby.

Dudek dreading Kop farewell on Sunday (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jerzy Dudek admits he will be a wreck on Sunday when he says goodbye to Anfield.

Ferguson: Title win great experience for fledglings (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney can become even better players with the experience of winning their first Premiership title.

Newcastle accept Roeder's resignation (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle this morning confirmed the worst-kept secret in football when they announced they had accepted Glenn Roeder's resignation.

Title triumph is 'finest achievement' - Fergie (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Manchester United's 16th league title as the finest achievement in the club's history - then warned Chelsea his young team will get better.

Roeder resigns as Newcastle manager (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Glenn Roeder has resigned as Newcastle United boss amid intense speculation over his future.

Mourinho promises guard of honour (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has promised Manchester United a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday - but pledged the new Premiership champions can expect a major battle to retain their crown next season.

Mourinho hails dethroned Chelsea 'heroes' (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho labelled his players 'heroes' despite seeing the Premiership title head to Old Trafford.

Champions United hit the spot (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has been arguing for weeks now that Manchester United never concede penalties.

I'm staying at Man United, insists Silvestre (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre insists that he enjoys Alex Ferguson's full confidence and will remain at the club next season.

Premier League clear clubs over Howard (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League are satisfied that neither Manchester United nor Everton broke any rules over the transfer of Tim Howard.

Sympathetic Wenger will show Blues no mercy (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger can 'understand the pain' felt by Chelsea following their exit from the Champions League - but has no intentions of showing the Blues much sympathy at Emirates Stadium on

Magnusson to discuss Tevez Hammers future (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson will discuss Carlos Tevez's future at Upton Park at the end of the season as questions remain over the eligibility of the Argentina forward.

Jol confident of Spurs pulling power (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Martin Jol is confident of bringing the players he wants to Tottenham this summer - regardless of whether he leads the club into Europe again.

Fergie expects Jose to continue Chelsea challenge (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson expects title rival Jose Mourinho to still be in charge of Chelsea at the start of next season.

Wenger wants more Gunners progress (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes you always have to look at 'the bigger picture to define the progress of a club, but accepts it is silverware which counts the most.

Premiership: Man United close in on title (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United moved a step closer to the Barclays Premiership title after Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty gave them a 1-0 win over derby rivals Manchester City at Eastlands.

The Insider: Liverpool come bearing gifts (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Insider witnessed Liverpool donate a win to Fulham on a most crucial afternoon.

Chelsea deny Jose 'showdown' reports (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have denied a report that club director Eugene Tenenbaum held 'showdown talks' with Jose Mourinho over Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko.

Second suspicious package sent to United (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
A hoaxer has targeted Manchester United players for the second time in a week after sending a suspicious package to the club's training ground, police said on Saturday.

Premier League set to sue YouTube (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Premier League is to sue internet site YouTube for alleged copyright infringement, it was reported on Saturday.

O'Neill ready to splash the Villa cash (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will have no qualms about splashing the cash this summer to try and make his team a force to be reckoned with in the Premiership next season.

Quartet take legal advice over Tevez action (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Ham's relegation rivals have told the Premier League they believe the London club are still breaching rules by playing Carlos Tevez.

Barton faces police probe after Dabo clash (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Ousmane Dabo has reported team-mate Joey Barton to police after he allegedly attacked him during a training session.

Wenger calls for fans to respect Cole in derby (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal fans to respect Ashley Cole and remember his achievements for the club when the Gunners take on Chelsea on Sunday.

Warnock backing Hammers legal action (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is fully behind the club as the Blades consider a legal case against West Ham and the Premier League, after the Hammers were let off with a fine last week.

Liverpool look to tie down stars with new deals (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez expects not only Steven Gerrard to sign a new contract in the next few weeks but also a clutch of big-name Anfield stars.

Heighway: Rafa's youth plan is 'crazy' (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool academy boss Steve Heighway has described Rafael Benitez's decision to assume control of the coaching of the club's up-and-coming players as 'crazy'.

Essien relieved to clear name (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has expressed his relief after a blood test revealed he was not over the legal drink-drive limit when arrested last week.

Giggs forced to focus on United's double dream (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United's treble dream is over. Now Ryan Giggs is targeting double glory for the Red Devils.

Ronaldo nets Football Writers' Association award (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association. The winger beat Chelsea's Didier Drogba in the journalists' poll to bag his third award this season.

Hammers stay could tempt terrific Tevez (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez insists there is still a chance he could be a West Ham player next season.

Wigan's Whelan looking for Hammers justice (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists justice would be served if West Ham were relegated from the Premiership this season.

Shevchenko needs groin op at end of season (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko will need surgery on his groin at the end of the season.

Wenger fined over Carling Cup comments (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined £2,500 and severely censured by a Football Association disciplinary commission over his comments about the officials at the Carling Cup final.

Title chase isn't over for Chelsea - Kenyon (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Peter Kenyon insists the race for the Premiership title is not over as Chelsea re-group in the wake of their Champions League exit.

Shevchenko wins damages over Mirror slurs (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has been awarded 'substantial damages' against the Daily Mirror after the newspaper claimed he was a 'snitch' who passed information on manager Jose Mourinho to owner

Pearce: Derby denial not malicious (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce insists Manchester City did not snub Sir Alex Ferguson's request to push Saturday's derby clash at Eastlands back 24 hours out of spite.

Bored Sven eyes 'big job' in England (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is prepared to take a 'big job' in the Premiership despite the criticism he received when he was in charge of the national team.

Pearce: Bust-up won't unsettle City (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has insisted there will be no negative response from Manchester City to the training ground bust-up that led to Joey Barton being suspended and Ousmane Dabo requiring hospital treatment.

O'Neill promised 'significant transfer funds' (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa chief executive Richard FitzGerald has promised Martin O'Neill 'significant transfer funds' this summer to help the club realise their eventual ambition of Champions League football.

Dabo labels Barton 'a coward' over bust-up (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ousmane Dabo has branded Manchester City team-mate Joey Barton a 'coward' over a training ground fight that has left him 'disfigured'.

Arm operation sidelines Newcastle's Sibierski (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle's Antoine Sibierski will miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his broken arm.

Vieira believes pal Henry may move on (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Patrick Vieira has hinted Thierry Henry may quit Arsenal to 'get the best for himself'.

Arsenal fans seek meeting with Kroenke (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal Supporters' Trust want to meet with Stan Kroenke to discuss the American's plans and what the future holds for manager Arsene Wenger.

Clubs could have claim against West Ham (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Clubs relegated from the top flight this season would have a case for legal action against the Premier League for failing to dock West Ham points, according to sports lawyer Mel Goldberg.

Carter: Who's next in the Chelsea firing line? (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jon Carter assesses the contenders for the Chelsea job, should it become available soon.

Pompey lose Campbell for UEFA Cup bid (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell has been ruled out of Portsmouth's final two Premiership games of the season in a major blow to the team's bid for a UEFA Cup place.

Johnson: Newcastle perfect for Big Sam's next adventure (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce's decision to leave Bolton must lead to better things, writes Dale Johnson.

Berger to land new Villa contract (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Aston Villa are to offer midfielder Patrik Berger a new contract.

Russo brothers hit back after Watford exit (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Giacomo and Vincenzo Russo today claimed Watford had dismissed them as directors 'without any justification'.

Lita bids to return to Reading's starting XI (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leroy Lita is pushing for a recall to help Reading's UEFA Cup hopes after scoring twice in a reserve team win over West Ham on his return from suspension.

Honorary Chelsea VP dies after copter crash (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
An honorary vice president of Chelsea and his son, flying back from the Champions League match at Liverpool, were killed when their helicopter crashed less than mile from home.

Ranieri fears for Mourinho's future (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri fears for Jose Mourinho's future at Stamford Bridge if the Portuguese cannot add to the Carling Cup this season.

Police probe mystery package sent to Fergie (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Police were called to Manchester United's training ground yesterday after a mystery substance, believed to be intended for Sir Alex Ferguson, was sent to Carrington.

Vieira predicts bright future for Arsenal (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira believes the club's future is assured despite the shock departure of David Dein.

Sir Alex confident as crunch clash approaches (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson woke from a good night's sleep in Milan this morning, convinced Manchester United have all the attributes required to reach the Champions League final.

It was self defence, claims Barton's agent (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Joey Barton's agent Willie McKay has accused Manchester City of making an example of the player because he is 'an easy target'.

Kewell makes return from injury (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell made a successful comeback from long-term injury on Monday after being ruled out since Australia's final group match at the World Cup in June last year.

Barton suspended after bust-up with Dabo (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Joey Barton's Manchester City career is in doubt after he was suspended by the club for a violent altercation with team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

Tottenham confident Berbatov will stay (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is confident Dimitar Berbatov will be with him at White Hart Lane next season.

Ferguson defends Ronaldo after Jose jibe (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a furious attack on Jose Mourinho following the Chelsea manager's latest outburst about Cristiano Ronaldo.

Out of favour Samuel heading for Villa exit (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jlloyd Samuel is to quit Aston Villa this summer in pursuit of first-team football.

De Zeeuw blow for Latics survival hopes (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wigan captain Arjan de Zeeuw is a serious doubt for the Latics' final two matches of the season.

Carlisle banned after mistaken identity hearing (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Football Association are investigating a claim of mistaken identity over Watford defender Danny Shittu's yellow card against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Brazil defender Alex wants Chelsea move (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven look set to lose the services of defender Alex next season with the Brazil defender desperately looking for a move to Chelsea.

Speed joins Bolton Wanderers coaching staff (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Gary Speed believes the road ahead is exciting not just for him but for Bolton.

Terry wants management clause in Blues contract (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
John Terry has revealed he spoke to Chelsea about becoming manager at the end of a nine-year contract during contract talks at Stamford Bridge.

Thai in pole position for Man City takeover (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has moved into pole position to buy Manchester City after he was granted access to the club's accounts.


English Championship
Bates urges backing for Leeds' buy back deal (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates has warned the club's fans it is 'unlikely' the club will survive if creditors vote against his bid to buy the club back on Friday.

Koumas backs West Brom boss Mowbray (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jason Koumas insists Tony Mowbray is the right manager to lead West Brom - but the midfielder will take a break before deciding upon his own future.

Mowbray won't force stars to stay (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Tony Mowbray will not stand in the way of players who want to leave West Brom after seeing his side miss out on an immediate return to the Premiership.

Mandaric targets sports director for Leicester (May 29, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric is looking to appoint a sports director as part of the club's restructuring this summer.

Oakley disbelieving after Derby victory (May 28, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derby captain Matt Oakley could not quite believe Derby will be playing Premiership football next season after the Rams won today's Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

Robinson: Wembley exit is fitting for Poll (May 26, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Brom captain Paul Robinson is trusting referee Graham Poll to keep his cards in his pocket during the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Foxes end hunt with MK's 'Mad Dog' Allen (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leicester have ended their search for a new manager by appointing MK Dons chief Martin Allen, with the new boss vowing to restore pride and passion at the Coca-Cola Championship club.

Wembley blast back in play-off ticket farce (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wembley Stadium chiefs have responded to criticism over ticketing for Monday's Coca-Cola Championship play-off final by revealing the Football League had the chance to secure extra seats.

Revie steps up interest in Leeds takeover bid (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Duncan Revie has stepped up his interest in taking control of Leeds United by proving to the club's administrators he has the money in place to buy them.

Wembley criticised over empty play-off seats (May 24, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wembley Stadium chiefs have come under criticism from the Football League after it was revealed 10,000 seats could be left empty for Monday's Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

Veteran Dublin agrees new Norwich deal (May 23, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Dion Dublin has ended speculation about his future by signing a new one-year contract with Norwich.

Worthington distances himself from NI job (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Nigel Worthington insists he has not applied for the vacant Northern Ireland manager's job, preferring to hold out for news from Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric.

Leicester in talks with 'Mad Dog' Allen (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leicester have confirmed that they will hold talks with MK Dons boss Martin Allen about taking over at the Walkers Stadium.

No open chequebook for Wolves after takeover (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey hailed the imminent arrival of Steve Morgan as the club's new owner, but insisted the Liverpudlian businessman will not have an 'open chequebook approach'.

Sir Jack sells up at Molineux for £10 (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Mick McCarthy will be given another chance to steer Wolves back to the Premier League after Steve Morgan, the man who has agreed to buy the club for £10, gave the Yorkshireman his full backing.

Brown agrees new deal with Hull City (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Hull boss Phil Brown has agreed a 12-month rolling contract to continue as the club's manager.

Charlton swoop for Iwelumo and Varney (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Charlton have begun preparations for life without Darren Bent by signing strikers Luke Varney and Chris Iwelumo.

Sheikh consortium target Leeds takeover (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Multi-millionaire businessman Sheikh Samir Mirdad is heading up a Dubai-based consortium interested in taking over Leeds United.

Sheff Utd keep options open despite Robbo link (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United chiefs insist they are keeping their options open over a managerial successor to Neil Warnock despite reports Bryan Robson is set for the job.

League close administration points loophole (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Football League are to change their own rules regarding entering administration after Leeds and Boston exploited a loophole in the current regulations.

Robson tight-lipped on rumours about Blades (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bryan Robson has refused to comment on reports that he is set to return to football management by being named as the successor to Neil Warnock at Sheffield United.

Davies will stay at Derby if play-off is lost (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies has assured concerned fans he will be at Pride Park next season, whether the Rams win promotion to the Premiership or not.

Ex-Leeds boss slams Bates' 'derisory' creditor offer (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner has branded Ken Bates' offer to pay off the club's creditors as 'utterly derisory'.

Mowbray to study Derby ahead of Wembley final (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray intends doing detailed homework on Coca-Championship play-off final opponents Derby.

Iron reject £1.5million Owls bid for Sharp (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Scunthorpe have turned down a bid from Sheffield Wednesday for striker Billy Sharp, while Preston are the latest club to show an interest.

Leeds' creditors to make decision on June 1 (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The race to take control of Leeds could be decided at a creditors' meeting early next month.

Ex-Luton chairman admits agent payments (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Luton chairman Bill Tomlins has admitted making illegal payments to players' agents while his manager at the time was claiming corruption was rife throughout the game.

Mowbray out to attack against Wolves (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray believes attack will prove the best form of defence as Albion aim to secure a place in the Championship play-off final.

Rams chief in raptures at Wembley date (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derby boss Billy Davies is looking forward to 'an unbelievable day out' at Wembley after his side beat Southampton on penalties to secure a Championship play-off final place.

Revie ready to make move for Leeds (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Duncan Revie has vowed to contact Leeds chairman Ken Bates tomorrow with a view to pushing forwards his takeover plans.

Mowray fears 'over-physical' Wolves battle (May 12, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is urging restraint ahead of tomorrow's promotion play-off clash with Wolves at Molineux.

Jordan denies saying he 'hated' Dowie (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan today denied telling a lads magazine that he 'hated' manager Iain Dowie, despite the club's promotion to the Premiership in 2004 under his command.

Derby boss hoping for third time lucky (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Billy Davies hopes it will be third-time lucky for him in the Championship play-offs as he prepares his Derby side for the semi-final first-leg against Southampton at St Mary's.

Revie, Morris look to usurp Bates at Leeds (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Duncan Revie has expressed his dream of taking over Leeds - but only if he can find a 'genius' of a manager to recreate his father Don's glory days at the club.

Dowie accused of 'lying over new job plans' (May 9, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie was accused in court today of telling lies when he negotiated his way out of his contract with the club and joined arch-rivals Charlton a year ago.

Johnson: Boston, Leeds are cheating the system (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson slams the clubs which went into administration last week calls for action.

Administrators expect renewed interest in Leeds (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leeds United's administrators are expecting several parties keen on taking control at Elland Road to step up their bids this week.

Quinn ready to hand Keane transfer war chest (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has promised to back manager Roy Keane all the way as he attempts to bolster his squad for life in the Premiership - with reportedly £25million in the kitty.

Burley wary of former club in play-offs (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Southampton manager George Burley claims Derby will be the favourites in their Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final after his side booked a nerve-jangling meeting with his old club.

Hubbard: Leeds bow out in typical fashion (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard was at Pride Park to watch relegated Leeds sign-off in typically bizarre fashion.

Baggies relishing Wolves play-off battle (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is eagerly looking forward to a showdown with arch rivals Wolves after his side booked their place in the play-offs by sweeping aside shell-shocked Barnsley.

Championship: Sunderland beat Blues to title (May 6, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sunderland claimed the Championship title on the final day as West Brom, Wolves and Southampton sealed their places in the promotion play-offs along with Derby.

Leeds go into admin, Bates buys them back (May 4, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates has taken a swipe at the club's former regime for plunging the club into the serious financial difficulties which ultimately led to their relegation to League One.

Report reveals promotion is worth £60million (May 3, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The clubs competing for the remaining promotion slot to the Premiership are fighting for more than just bragging rights - as the winners could net as much as £60million according to a report.

Bates: Leeds will not be forced out of ground (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Ken Bates, who today denied reports he is planning to relocate Leeds to South Leeds Stadium, has been told that entering administration may help to safeguard the club's long-term future.

Sunderland snub offer of promotion party (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sunderland have declined an invitation to celebrate their promotion with a parade through the city.

Marshall: Keane to snip Sunderland's yo-yo string (May 2, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Roy Keane has the chance to banish Sunderland's 'yo-yo' club tag, writes Paul Marshall.

Bruce sticks fingers up at critics - metaphorically (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Steve Bruce has revealed how himself and the Birmingham players wanted to stick two fingers up at some critics when they were attacked by a section of their own bottle-throwing fans after the Easter M


English League One
Oldham offer jailed Hughes 'second chance' (May 30, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Oldham are set to complete a shock move for Lee Hughes when he is released from prison this summer.

League One: Blackpool in pole position (May 13, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wes Hoolahan's late winner ensured Blackpool go into the second leg of their Coca-Cola League One play-off semi-final against Oldham as clear favourites.

League Two: Swindon promoted at first atttempt (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jerel Ifil netted the first league goal of his career as Swindon bounced back into Coca-Cola League One at the first attempt - but it was not enough to prevent Walsall lifting the title.

League One: Bristol City secure promotion (May 5, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bristol City held their nerve to secure promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship after a 3-1 victory over relegated Rotherham at Ashton Gate.


English League Two
Bradford confirm McCall as new manager (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Bradford City have confirmed Stuart McCall as their new manager. The former Sheffield United assistant boss had been linked with the post since Colin Todd's exit in February.

Torquay deny Rosenior '10 minute reign' claim (May 21, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Confusion surrounds the future of Leroy Rosenior after he and Conference-bound Torquay today issued contrasting statements over his position as manager.

Prodigal son McCall set to be Bantams boss (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United assistant boss Stuart McCall is set to become Bradford manager, according to the Yorkshire Post. McCall has been at Bramall Lane for five years.

Boston United deny administration claims (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Boston manager Steve Evans has dismissed the 'nonsense' surrounding the club by claiming their decision to enter administration during the final game of the season broke no rules.

Boston future uncertain after entering admin (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Crisis-torn Boston United face a nervous wait to see if they will be accepted back into the Conference following their extraordinary exit from the Football League.

Fry fears ground closure after player attack (May 8, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry fears the Football Association could close their London Road ground following Saturday's disgraceful post-match scenes.

Krasner: Leeds administration '90%' certain (May 1, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Former Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner expects the club to be placed in the hands of administrators early next week.


English FA Cup
Brighton complain Tevez not eligible for FA Cup (May 25, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Brighton have waded into the Carlos Tevez saga by writing to the Football Association to seek clarification over the West Ham striker's eligibility to play in their FA Cup third-round clash back in Ja

FA to clamp down on Cup final ticket touts (May 22, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The Football Association will consider legal action against people who sold tickets illegally for the FA Cup final at the new Wembley.

Mourinho talks up cup-winning masterplan tactics (May 20, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho claimed he had outwitted Sir Alex Ferguson by masterminding a tactical victory in the FA Cup final.

'I want to stay at Chelsea forever' - Lampard (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard revealed he wants to stay at Chelsea 'forever' after Didier Drogba's extra-time winner settled the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley.

Disappointed Ferguson blames defeat on fatigue (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson felt fatigue played a major part in his side's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley.

Chelsea stars savour extra-time FA Cup winner (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba savoured his extra-time FA Cup final winner against Manchester United at the new Wembley and admitted it was Chelsea's get-out-of-jail card.

Mourinho revels in Chelsea's FA Cup triumph (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho promised he would be hanging on to the FA Cup winner's medal which meant he has won every major trophy in English football.

Man Utd eye the double as FA Cup comes home (May 19, 2007 11:00 GMT)
The newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium stages its first FA Cup final on Saturday with the most successful club at the old stadium playing the last club to win the Cup final there.

Wenger backing United to do the double (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger believes Manchester United's momentum in chasing the double will give them the edge over Chelsea in tomorrow's FA Cup final.

Carter: Chelsea the unfamiliar underdogs (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Jon Carter previews the first FA Cup final to be held at the new Wembley stadium.

Cech hails Van Der Sar as keeper of season (May 18, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Petr Cech insists Manchester United's Edwin van der Sar deserves his award as the top goalkeeper in the Premiership this season.

Wembley launch enquiry into executive tickets (May 17, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Wembley Stadium will launch an internal inquiry into the fiasco that has left hundreds of executive club fans waiting for their FA Cup final tickets with two days to go.

Saha the latest to face FA Cup final KO (May 16, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United striker Louis Saha has been ruled out of the FA Cup final with Chelsea on Saturday.

Ankle injury rules Neville out of FA Cup final (May 15, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is out of Saturday's FA Cup final showdown with Chelsea. The full-back was due to return to football training on Monday but is still suffering from an ankle inju

Rae's Say: Wembley awaits and Kewell's revival (May 14, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Derek Rae mulls over the FA Cup final at Wembley and a resurgent Harry Kewell.

Fergie resigned to losing pair for FA Cup final (May 11, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has virtually abandoned hope of Gary Neville and Louis Saha featuring for Manchester United in next weekend's FA Cup final.

Fans urged to boycott over-priced Wembley stalls (May 10, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea and Manchester United fans will be urged to boycott official merchandise and catering stalls at next Saturday's FA Cup Final in protest at the cost of tickets and the 'minuscule' 25,000 alloca

Arsenal Ladies net quadruple with FA Cup win (May 7, 2007 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal came from a goal down to beat Charlton 4-1 in the FA Women's Cup final at the City Ground to complete a clean sweep of major trophies this season.


England
On The Move - May 2007 (May 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The transfer market came back into action at the end of the season