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English National Team
Bentley set to be brought in from the cold (Aug 31, 2007 16:13 GMT)
Blackburn's David Bentley seems certain to be hauled in from the cold as England coach Steve McClaren seeks to solve a mounting injury crisis ahead of next month's Euro 2008 double-header with Israel

Beckham's qualifying KO confirmed by Galaxy (Aug 31, 2007 15:48 GMT)
David Beckham has been ruled out of England's crucial forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia with a knee injury.

Beckham facing six-week injury lay-off (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham fears he could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury picked up playing for Los Angeles Galaxy leaving England coach Steve McClaren with another headache ahead of crucial Eu

McClaren upbeat over Euro 2008 qualifiers (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is confident England will be a far more formidable outfit by the time they reach next month's key European Championship double-header with Israel and Russia.

Los Angeles Galaxy admit to Beckham travel fears (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Globetrotter David Beckham's draining trans-Atlantic schedule is beginning to concern his employers Los Angeles Galaxy.

Sven speaks to McClaren over Richards' role (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he rang England boss Steve McClaren to confirm he would not harm Micah Richards' international hopes by playing the teenager in central defence for Manchester City thi

James keen to push Robinson for #1 spot (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David James is determined to push blundering Paul Robinson all the way in his battle to regain the number one shirt for England.

McClaren: We share blame for soft goal (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren has insisted England's defence must take collective responsibility for the horror goal which helped Germany on their way to a 2-1 friendly win at Wembley last night.

McClaren won't rush Robinson decision (Aug 23, 2007 05:33 GMT)
Steve McClaren tonight looked for the 'positives' after England's 2-1 home defeat to Germany - their first at the new Wembley.

Smith and Owen up front for England (Aug 23, 2007 02:56 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren paired Alan Smith with Michael Owen in attack against Germany at Wembley.

Insider: Becks and England suffer Wembley woe (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
It was a friendly too far for an injured Beckham and a makeshift England, says The Insider.

Germany's Lehmann backs England to qualify (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jens Lehmann wants England to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals claiming a tournament without them would 'not be as interesting'.

England outing will help Beckham - McClaren (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is confident an England appearance for David Beckham at Wembley tonight will help, not hinder his recovery from a long-standing ankle problem.

JT wants England fans to back Lamps (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Terry fears Frank Lampard was made the scapegoat for England's moderate performances last season - and is urging the 'boo boys' to lay off his Chelsea and international team-mate.

Terry out for victory against Germany (Aug 21, 2007 22:01 GMT)
England captain John Terry insists his team will not be treating their clash with Germany tomorrow like a friendly but has stressed the importance of avoiding injury during the match.

AJ the latest to be ruled out for England (Aug 21, 2007 21:46 GMT)
Andrew Johnson has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany at Wembley tomorrow.

Pearce sets challenge for new batch of talent (Aug 21, 2007 15:29 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has called on his new England Under-21 players to go one better than his previous squad did in the European Championships this summer.

McClaren: Germany friendly just a 'stepping stone' (Aug 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Win or lose at Wembley tomorrow, Steve McClaren does not expected to be judged until England's Euro 2008 fate is determined in November.

U21: England 1-1 Romania: Pearce starts reign (Aug 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce's reign as the full-time England Under-21 coach started with a draw after Romania grabbed a fortunate equaliser in the friendly at Ashton Gate.

McClaren hit with late England withdrawals (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Darren Bent, Sol Campbell, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves have been ruled out of England's international against Germany at Wembley on Wednesday.

Lehmann: England lack winners mentality (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has claimed England are mentally inferior to his native Germany ahead of Wednesday's friendly between the countries.

Beckham vows to cope with schedule (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham insists he has no fears about playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy next week just 24 hours after facing Germany for England at Wembley.

Beckham unsure over fitness (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham remains uncertain as to whether he will be fit to play for England in Wednesday's friendly against Germany.

Trio pull out of Germany's Wembley friendly (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Miroslav Klose, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Sami Khedira have all been forced to withdraw from the Germany squad for next Wednesday's friendly with England at Wembley.

FA commission Ramsey statue for Wembley (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association are to commission a bust of World Cup-winning manager Sir Alf Ramsey at Wembley in a bid to inspire current England players.

Pompey pair never gave up on England (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth veterans Sol Campbell and David James insist they never gave up hope of earning England recalls.

England - A tall order (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England - Group A team profiles

Bentley 'still has England future' (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Bentley has vowed to battle for a place in the England squad after paying the price for his decision to pull out of the Under-21 party earlier this summer.

McClaren to call up large friendly squad (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren is set to name a huge squad for next Wednesday's clash with Germany to insulate himself against an expected mass of withdrawals.

England players must show character - McClaren (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is demanding England's players take collective responsibility for reaching Euro 2008.

Ballack, Gomez to miss Germany's Wembley trip (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Germany will be without captain Michael Ballack and striker Mario Gomez when they take on England in a friendly international at Wembley on Aug. 22.

England boss ready to risk Terry (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren will have no hesitation in handing John Terry the captain's armband against Germany next week providing the Chelsea star comes through a planned outing at Liverpool on Sun

Bentley is right for England, insists Hughes (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes insists there is no need for David Bentley to say sorry for turning his back on the under-21s and that the winger is good enough to stake a claim for England.

McClaren will pick Beckham for friendly (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former captain David Beckham will be included in England's squad for next week's friendly against Germany despite being hampered by an injured left ankle for the past two months.

Carragher declines McClaren's Euro2008 invite (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England manager Steve McClaren has confirmed Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has decided not to return to international football.

Hubbard: Weakness masquerading as strength (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on the consequence of England boss Steve McClaren's constant u-turns.

England will pick me - Beckham (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham claims he will be selected for England's friendly with Germany even if he is not fit to play.

Barwick slams Warner's World Cup attack (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has expressed his disappointment following remarks criticising England by FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.

Barwick slams Warner's 'personal' World Cup attack (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has expressed his disappointment following remarks criticising England by FIFA vice-president Jack Warner.

England announce squad for Women's World Cup (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England women's head coach Hope Powell played down expectations after she named her squad for the World Cup in China next month.

Campbell would not turn back on recall (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell admits he would be 'delighted' to play for England again to answer Steve McClaren's defensive crisis. McClaren is considering recalling the Portsmouth defender for the Euro 2008 qualifie

Rooney can lead us to Euro 2008, says McClaren (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is convinced Wayne Rooney can fire England into Euro 2008.

Carragher U-turn 'unlikely' (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Danny Murphy believes former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher will stick to his guns and keep himself out of the international reckoning despite England manager Steve McClaren's attempts to persuad

McClaren expresses concern over English players (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren has admitted he is concerned at the dwindling number of English players in the top flight.

Campbell set for England recall (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
After seeing one brave move pay off with David Beckham's successful return to the international stage, England coach Steve McClaren is now set to recall another old-timer in Portsmouth defender Sol Ca

McClaren set for US Beckham recce mission (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren will embark on a whistle-stop trans-Atlantic factfinding mission on Thursday in order to meet David Beckham and see for himself the standard in Major League Soccer.

England's Euro2008 hopes hit by injury crisis (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 have been hit by a spate of injuries to their central defenders, including captain John Terry.

Beckham unlikely to line-up against Germany (Aug 4, 2007 19:56 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy coach Frank Yallop admits David Beckham is a doubt for England's friendly with Germany at Wembley later this month.


English Premier League
Ferguson backs Keane to be a big success (Aug 31, 2007 16:25 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Roy Keane has what it takes to be a top class manager.

Lennon moving closer to Tottenham return (Aug 31, 2007 16:21 GMT)
Aaron Lennon leads the list of Tottenham players edging towards full fitness ahead of the clash at Fulham tomorrow as the club look to turn around their poor start to the campaign.

McBride set to face four months on the sidelines (Aug 31, 2007 16:17 GMT)
Fulham hope to have striker Brian McBride back in action within four months.

Kenyon only expecting exits from Stamford Bridge (Aug 31, 2007 15:57 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has admitted there could be transfer activity within the club before the summer window closes tonight - but it is likely to be an exit rather than the arrival of a

Coppell still frustrated by transfer window (Aug 31, 2007 15:55 GMT)
Reading manager Steve Coppell admits he will be delighted to see the back of one of his footballing bugbears - the transfer deadline - until January at least.

Boro swoop for Egypt midfielder Shawky (Aug 31, 2007 15:47 GMT)
Middlesbrough have completed a £650,000 swoop for Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky.

Man City Thai up deal for defender Sukha (Aug 31, 2007 15:47 GMT)
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Thailand defender Suree Sukha, according to owner Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer.

Transfer roundup: Pompey do Diop deal (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies has ended his search for "a proven goalscorer" after completing the deadline-day signing of Scotland striker Kenny Miller for an undisclosed fee.

Miller completes move to Derby (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies has ended his search for "a proven goalscorer" after completing the deadline-day signing of Scotland striker Kenny Miller for an undisclosed fee.

Chelsea confirm Lampard thigh tear (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard is to have a scan on a thigh injury sustained in training today.

O'Neil close to Boro switch (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth midfielder Gary O'Neil is undergoing a medical ahead of a £5million move to Middlesbrough.

Your Verdict: Deadline day deals, Euro news (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Your Verdict on your team's transfer dealings in the summer and the early action in Europe.

Miller in Rams talks after Celtic accept offer (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scotland striker Kenny Miller is holding talks with Derby after Celtic accepted an offer from the Barclays Premier League club.

Davies joins Villa on season-long loan deal (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Curtis Davies has swapping midlands clubs by joining Aston Villa on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Stefanovic seals Cottage switch (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dejan Stefanovic has joined Fulham from Portsmouth on a two-year deal for £1million, subject to a work permit. The Serb moves after four years at Pompey following a move from Vitesse Arnhem in July 20

Wigan snap up Charlton's Bent on loan (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan have signed Marcus Bent on a season-long loan from Charlton.

Euro hero Bentley targets England recall (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn winger David Bentley helped seal his side's place in the first round proper of the UEFA Cup with a stunning goal against Finnish side MyPa, then set his sights on earning a call-up to Steve

Gunners MD plays down Dein news (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman has claimed the Gunners do not need foreign investment and are well-placed to fend off a takeover bid.

Charlton welcome back Mills on loan (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Charlton have completed the loan signing of their former full-back Danny Mills from Manchester City.

Gravesen returns to Goodison on loan (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Thomas Gravesen has returned to Everton just over two years after his shock move to Real Madrid.

Wigan sign controversial Dutchman Bouaouzan (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan boss Chris Hutchings has completed the signing of Dutch winger Rachid Bouaouzan, who narrowly avoided a prison sentence during his time in the Eredivisie.

Dein sells Arsenal shares to Russian billionaire (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Dein has sold his stake in Arsenal to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, according to reports.

Owen: Newcastle first, then England (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen insists Newcastle will continue to come first as England boss Steve McClaren keeps his fingers crossed for the striker's well-being. The 27-year-old frontman scored his first competitive

Hutchings to land controversial Morroccan winger (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Chris Hutchings is poised to sign a Moroccan winger who narrowly avoided a spell in prison. With tomorrow's transfer deadline looming, Hutchings is also eager to land Charlton striker Ma

Villa closing in on Davies (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have been given permission to hold talks with West Brom centre-half Curtis Davies.

Royals reject 'nigh on derisory' Shorey bid (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Reading have confirmed they have rejected a £4million offer from West Ham for England left-back Nicky Shorey. Royals boss Steve Coppell described the offer as 'nigh on derisory' and insisted the 26-ye

Anelka extends Bolton deal until 2011 (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
France striker Nicolas Anelka has signed a new contract with Bolton to keep him at the club until June 2011. The highly-rated France striker had indicated he might be prepared to leave the Reebok Stad

Press Pass talks to Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Press Pass talks to Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, as he bids to end their long wait for silverware.

Bruce keen on last-ditch Kallon move (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is hoping to bring in another striker before the transfer window closes - with Monaco's Mohammed Kallon his preferred choice.

Allardyce hails Owen and Martins' finishing (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce was indebted to two top-class finishes as Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins combined to dump Barnsley out of the Carling Cup in the second round.

FA admit to limited power over 'third-party' deals (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association admit they have only limited power to deal with third-party ownership despite introducing new regulations to govern agents.

Boro step-up hunt for Man City's Samaras (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will hope to increase his striking options in the coming days after watching his side's 2-0 Carling Cup win over Northampton.

Wenger happy with 'box player' Eduardo (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hailed Eduardo Da Silva's predatory instincts after watching the Croatia striker open his Arsenal account in last night's 3-0 victory over Sparta Prague.

Newcastle close in on capture of Beye (Aug 30, 2007 04:03 GMT)
Habib Beye should complete his move from Marseille to Newcastle 'in the next 24 hours', according to OM president Pape Diouf.

Keane signs Harte, Higg and Jones (Aug 30, 2007 00:33 GMT)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane continues to surround himself with familiar faces at the Stadium of Light, with former team-mates Danny Higginbotham and Ian Harte both joining the club alongside new £6mi

Fergie undecided on when he'll retire (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits it is difficult to make the final decision on his retirement - as he wants to go out at the very top.

Yakubu granted work permit, moves to Everton (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton finally got the all clear to sign £11.25m striker Ayegbeni Yakubu today, but boss David Moyes still has £12m burning a hole in his pocket.

Jenas signs new five-year deal with Tottenham (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have announced Jermaine Jenas has signed a new five-year contract which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2012.

Samaras to stay in England (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Georgios Samaras could leave Manchester City before the August 31 transfer deadline - but only for another Barclays Premier League club.

Defender Knight signs for Villa for £3.5million (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have signed Zat Knight from Fulham for £3.5million, with the defender signing a four-year contract.

Fulham to rival Rangers for Stefanovic signature (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers have been warned they could face competition from Fulham if they follow up their interest in Portsmouth defender Dejan Stefanovic.

Esposto: Lampard finds his shooting boots (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Esposto on Lampard finding his goalscoring form and Belletti's arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Brodie: Liverpool enjoy away day (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool seem to have got to grips with their away day blues of last season, says Kevin Brodie.

McLachlan: Lower the price Pompey (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Pompey's start to the new season has been tainted by the problems in the ticket office, says Scott McLachlan.

Bruce keen to tie up deal for Atletico's Luccin (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce remains hopeful of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin despite admitting there had been a 'complication' in completing the deal.

Sven: Kasper will stay as City keeper (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kasper Schmeichel has been told he will remain Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper even though experienced Andreas Isaksson is back in full training.

Sunderland skipper Whitehead out for six months (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland captain Dean Whitehead has been ruled out for six months with a cruciate knee injury. The 25-year-old midfielder suffered the problem before the Premier League defeat at Wigan.

Terry: United miss Rooney and Ronaldo (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Terry believes Manchester United are already facing an uphill battle to retain their Barclays Premier League title.

Terry excited by Ronaldinho rumours (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry admits the possibility of Ronaldinho going to Stamford Bridge is 'exciting' but believes the Barcelona forward would need to improve his defensive work ethic to succeed.

Curbishley ready to replace injured Dyer (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley admits he might have to make an emergency purchase before the transfer window closes on Friday following Kieron Dyer's suspected broken leg at Bristol Rovers.

Portsmouth striker Nugent set to move on (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ruthless Harry Redknapp has told £6million striker David Nugent he can go - so the Portsmouth manager can improve his team by buying a new star.

Adriano not keen on Man City (Aug 28, 2007 18:10 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano has dismissed the idea of joining Manchester City on loan, although he has refused to rule out a permanent move away from the San Siro.

Benitez: Win overshadowed by two tragedies (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez acknowledged Liverpool's impressive European progress was overshadowed by two tragedies.

West Ham confirm approach for Adriano (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham have entered into talks with Inter Milan over the possibility of signing Brazil striker Adriano.

Wenger: I turned down Adriano offer (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger today revealed he rejected an offer to take Brazil superstar Adriano on loan because he is convinced his existing strikers are ready to flourish.

Mido abuse 'crossed the line' - Southgate (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate believes a 'line was crossed' by Newcastle fans who allegedly abused striker Mido at the weekend.

Stoke accept Sunderland bid for Higginbotham (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland have had a £2.5million offer accepted for Stoke captain Danny Higginbotham and have been given permission to talk to the 28-year-old.

Hughes: Ole's place in history secure (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Mark Hughes has paid tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who announced his retirement on Tuesday due to injury.

Toon striker Owen set for Carling Cup start (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen will return to the Newcastle starting line-up for the club's Carling Cup second round clash with Barnsley on Wednesday night.

England U21 Johnson signs Man City deal (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's England Under-21 midfielder Michael Johnson has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.

FA to probe Mido abuse in derby (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
FA chiefs are to contact both Middlesbrough and Newcastle United over chants aimed at Egyptian striker Mido during Sunday's Tees-Tyne derby.

Villa poised to complete £4million Knight deal (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of Fulham defender Zat Knight in a £4million deal.

Hubbard: Moyes the next of the big spenders? (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard examines Everton's transformation with the capture of Yakubu from Boro.

Everton search goes on after Fernandes snub (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton will continue to seek midfield reinforcements after hitting out at Manuel Fernandes for spurning them at the last minute to join Valencia.

Barca 'convinced' of keeping Ronaldinho (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain remains 'totally convinced' Ronaldinho will not leave for Chelsea or any other club as rumours persist they are keen to sign Blues target Daniel Alves fro

Man United hero Solskjaer retires (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought the curtain down on his glorious playing career with Manchester United - but his Old Trafford days are from over.

Defiant Jol happy to battle it out (Aug 27, 2007 23:35 GMT)
Under-fire Tottenham manager Martin Jol underlined his determination to battle on after a 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Yeung reassures Blues about takeover (Aug 27, 2007 23:33 GMT)
Carson Yeung has assured Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan he is confident of taking full control of the midlands club by October.

Redknapp confirms Derby's interest in Nugent (Aug 27, 2007 23:30 GMT)
Portsmouth have admitted that Premier League rivals Derby are pursuing a bid to sign striker David Nugent - just a few weeks after his £6 million arrival at Fratton Park.

Barça dismiss Ron's link to Chelsea (Aug 27, 2007 23:27 GMT)
Barcelona have rubbished speculation linking Chelsea with an audacious move for Brazilian star Ronaldinho.

Berbatov happy to stay... for now (Aug 27, 2007 20:17 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he is happy to stay at Tottenham 'at least for now' but has hinted that Manchester United may make a move for him in the future.

Allardyce looks for new blood as injuries mount (Aug 27, 2007 20:04 GMT)
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce admits he may have to dip into the transfer market once again to strengthen his defence after suffering a double injury blow.

Sir Alex sees an end to Man United's injury ills (Aug 27, 2007 20:01 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is finally starting to see an end to Manchester United's massive injury problems.

Goal hero Maloney stays, insists O'Neill (Aug 27, 2007 19:59 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has insisted homesick midfielder Shaun Maloney will not be rejoining Celtic before the transfer window closes on Friday.

Bruce handed boost as Johnson returns (Aug 27, 2007 19:55 GMT)
Birmingham City captain Damien Johnson is set to resume training this week after missing the start of the Premier League season with a hamstring problem.

Toffees unhappy with Fernandes conduct (Aug 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton have pointed the finger at Manuel Fernandes and his third-party owners for the collapse of the deal taking him to Goodison Park.

Gerrard out of Liverpool's Champions League clash (Aug 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will miss the crucial Champions League tie against Toulouse at Anfield and there is already a doubt over his involvement with England for two vital Euro 2008 qualifier

Premier Showdown - Aug 25/26 (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Premier Showdown is back for another season - do you want to take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game?

Everton anger at Fernandes snub (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton have been stunned by Manuel Fernandes' decision to join Valencia - less than 24 hours after he was their guest at yesterday's home game with Blackburn

Jol yearns to be 'left alone' to do Spurs job (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Beleaguered Martin Jol has pleaded to be 'left alone' to drive Tottenham towards their stated aim of a Champions League berth.

Everton appeal against Yakubu work permit decision (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The 11.25 million pound ($22.53 million) transfer of Nigerian Yakubu Aiyegbeni from Middlesbrough cannot be completed because the striker has been refused a new work permit, buying club Everton said o

Jolly: Spurs rally around Jol (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford to witness a battling performance from Martin Jol and Spurs.

Liverpool confirm broken rib for Carragher (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that Jamie Carragher broke a rib during yesterday's win at Sunderland.

Heinze demanded wages be doubled - Fergie (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gabriel Heinze delivered a 'double my money or flog me' ultimatum to Sir Alex Ferguson just 24 hours before suffering his career-threatening knee injury in 2005.

Newcastle deny bids for club and Martins (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle have moved to deny reports that the club and star striker Obafemi Martins have been the subject of recent bids. Chairman Chris Mort has dismissed the speculation as 'mischief'.

Liverpool offload Paletta to Boca Juniors (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool have sold Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta to Boca Juniors.

James ignores critics to target England jersey (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James shrugged off criticism over his mistake against Chelsea by setting his sights on reclaiming the England jersey for next month's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel an

Manager Davies slams 'horrendous' Derby (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies felt some aspects of his side's performance against Birmingham were 'horrendous' as they suffered a 2-1 defeat.

Birmingham eye Atletico Madrid midfielder Luccin (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin.

West Ham's Ashton plotting England comeback (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dean Ashton has vowed to fulfil his his England 'dream' - but not before he plays himself into form at West Ham.

Exasperated Owen pledges future to Newcastle (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Owen has pledged his future to Newcastle, rubbishing rumours he has an 'agenda' against the club.

Arsenal confident over new Wenger deal (Aug 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman believes it is only a matter of time before Arsene Wenger signs a new contract at the Emirates.

Ferguson adamant over United's title hopes (Aug 25, 2007 19:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed it would be 'ridiculous' to count Manchester United out of the Premier League title race just yet.

'Sell Berbatov? I'd rather die' - Insists Jol (Aug 25, 2007 19:53 GMT)
Tottenham boss Martin Jol has revealed he turned down an approach for striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Ajax agree deal with Newcastle to sign Luque (Aug 25, 2007 19:53 GMT)
Ajax have confirmed they have reached agreement with Newcastle for the transfer of Albert Luque.

Fergie: 'We don't need another striker' (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant he has all the strikers he needs amid continued speculation linking Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov to the club.

Gilberto refuses to quit over captaincy snub (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gilberto Silva has no intention of quitting Arsenal, despite being overlooked for the club captaincy.

Insider: Defeat can't dent City's revival (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Insider saw a valiant Man City's 100% start to the season come to an end against Arsenal.

Premier League: Nani stunner gives United first win (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal ended Manchester City's perfect start to the Barclays Premier League season with a 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Benitez hails away form after Wearside win (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool have finally overcome their travel sickness after a second successive away win in the new Premier League season.

Caught on the blind side (Aug 24, 2007 23:52 GMT)
Dave Roberts gives his expert opinion on why Rob Styles got it all wrong at Anfield.

Benitez: Keane can be one of the greats (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes Roy Keane can go on and become 'something special' as a manager.

Keane: Refs under 'too much pressure' (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Under-fire Rob Styles and his refereeing colleagues have found an unlikely ally in the shape of Sunderland boss Roy Keane.

Sven: No regrets over Walcott World Cup choice (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has no regrets about pitching Theo Walcott into the frenzy of an England World Cup campaign. The pair are due to come face-to-face tomorrow for the first time since England were du

Everton fans vote 'yes' to Kirkby stadium move (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton have won a significant mandate from their fans to press ahead with plans to move to a new ground outside the Liverpool city boundary in nearby Kirkby.

Sanchez keen to sign Celtic's Gravesen (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has confirmed he is interested in signing Celtic midfielder Thomas Gravesen.

Free-agent Cole pens one-year deal at Sunderland (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andy Cole has passed a medical with Sunderland and has signed a one-year deal.

Hughes: Rovers takeover talk no distraction (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes insists his players will not be distracted by the latest takeover talk surrounding Blackburn.

Fulham striker McBride sidelined until Christmas (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brian McBride is expected to be sidelined until Christmas after undergoing knee surgery in America. The Fulham captain suffered a dislocated patella whilst scoring last weekend.

Bolton's Campo admits 'sad atmosphere' at club (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ivan Campo claims there is 'a very sad atmosphere' in the Bolton dressing room following the departure of Sam Allardyce and believes the club are in 'serious trouble' if they do not win both of their

Former Madrid coach Capello plays down Spurs link (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has distanced himself from reports that his name had been put forward to Tottenham for the manager's position.

Tottenham chairman Levy '100%' behind Jol (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has given his 100% backing to boss Martin Jol and has suggested finishing outside the top four of the Premier League will not necessarily result in the sack.

Lehmann out for two weeks, says Wenger (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jens Lehmann has injured his Achilles tendon and will miss Saturday's home clash with English premier league leaders Manchester City, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.

Kuszczak on standby, Utd wait on Van Der Sar (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tomasz Kuszczak could find himself in the firing line for Manchester United on Sunday as Sir Alex Ferguson awaits news of a fitness report on Edwin van der Sar.

American goalkeeper Keller signs for Fulham (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fulham have signed former Tottenham goalkeeper Kasey Keller.

Heinze had to go abroad, claims Benitez (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes Gabriel Heinze had no alternative but to leave Manchester United and England after the Barclays Premier League blocked his proposed move to Liverpool.

Chelsea agree deal with Barca for Belletti (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's search for a right-back has finished with the signing of Juliano Belletti from Barcelona on a three-year deal.

Bolton's Lee concerned over Anelka and Diouf (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton manager Sammy Lee admits speculation surrounding the futures of Nicolas Anelka and El Hadji Diouf is 'a concern' and concedes he may be powerless to keep them at the club.

Buck: Robben sale was good business (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has praised chief executive Peter Kenyon for striking 'a very good deal' with Real Madrid for the sale of Arjen Robben.'

Bent blasts Jol treatment (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Darren Bent insists it is 'ridiculous' that Tottenham head coach Martin Jol's position has been called into question so early in the season.

Robinson hits out in Spurs row (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Paul Robinson has lashed out at the Tottenham board for their treatment of coach Martin Jol after a nightmare England performance against Germany.

Gunners close to new Wenger deal - Hill-Wood (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood hopes manager Arsene Wenger will finally agree a new deal 'in the next week or so'.

Real finally reach agreement over Robben (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's Arjen Robben will sign a five-year deal with Real Madrid today to bring the curtain down on one of football's worst-kept transfer secrets.

Real agree deal for Heinze (Aug 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The messy Gabriel Heinze saga has finally reached its conclusion after the Manchester United defender agreed a four-year contract with Real Madrid.

Heinze's agent plotted Palace backdoor move (Aug 23, 2007 00:35 GMT)
Gabriel Heinze's representatives tried to bypass Manchester United's block on the player moving to Liverpool by engineering a move to Crystal Palace first, it can be revealed.

No approach for Martins, insists Big Sam (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce insists he has had no approach for striker Obafemi Martins as speculation mounts over his future.

Rafa attacks League over Heinze move (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The simmering tension between Liverpool and Manchester United over the Gabriel Heinze saga became verbal warfare today as Anfield boss Rafael Benitez launched a staggering attack on the Premier League

Everton agree £11.25m fee for striker Yakubu (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough striker Ayegbeni Yakubu was tonight heading for Everton to tie up an £11.25million move.

Birmingham's Sullivan reveals takeover concern (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan wants the future of the club to be resolved by the end of next month after revealing his concerns about Carson Yeung's proposed takeover 'dragging on'.

Green and Noble sign new West Ham deals (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England goalkeeper Robert Green and Under-21 international midfielder Mark Noble have agreed new four-year deals with West Ham.

Tottenham deny link to Sevilla boss Ramos (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has said he received a 'dizzying' offer to take charge at Tottenham Hotspur but never considered accepting the approach from the English club.

Lyon target Heinze and Silvestre (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United defenders Mikael Silvestre and Gabriel Heinze remain targets of French champions Lyon.

Eriksson set to buy to replace injured Bojinov (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Table-topping Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is determined to bring in a replacement for injured striker Valeri Bojinov.

Spurs made me a 'dizzying' offer - Ramos (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has said he received a 'dizzying' offer to take charge at Tottenham Hotspur but never considered accepting the approach from the English club.

Heinze to move after transfer deadline? (Aug 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Premier League will use their discretionary powers to let Gabriel Heinze leave Manchester United after the August 31 transfer deadline.

Robben to Real rumours refuse to go away (Aug 21, 2007 22:25 GMT)
Chelsea's Holland international winger Arjen Robben could still become a Real Madrid player before the end of the transfer window, according to his father Hans.

West Ham duo sign new deals (Aug 21, 2007 22:22 GMT)
West Ham defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed contract extensions.

Newcastle braced for Martins bids (Aug 21, 2007 22:20 GMT)
Newcastle were today bracing themselves for an approach for striker Obafemi Martins as speculation mounted that Manchester United could seek cover for Wayne Rooney.

Keane ready to move for Higginbotham (Aug 21, 2007 22:05 GMT)
Sunderland boss Roy Keane is targeting Danny Higginbotham to increase competition in central defence.

Davies: I don't want Nugent (Aug 21, 2007 22:03 GMT)
David Nugent looks certain to be staying at Portsmouth after Derby boss Billy Davies denied preparing to make a bid for the former Preston striker.

Jol expected to deliver UCL football (Aug 21, 2007 21:52 GMT)
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has met with chairman Daniel Levy, sporting director Damien Comolli and members of the club's board and been told that the club expect him to deliver Champions League foot

Heinze loses bid to join Liverpool (Aug 21, 2007 20:57 GMT)
Manchester United have declared their satisfaction with the Premier League's decision not to force them to sell Gabriel Heinze to Liverpool.

Everton still hopeful over Yakubu (Aug 21, 2007 19:43 GMT)
Everton have not given up hope of securing Middlesbrough striker Ayegbeni Yakubu despite a wrangle over his price tag.

Bruce denies move for Koller (Aug 21, 2007 18:17 GMT)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation he is about to sign veteran Czech striker Jan Koller from Monaco although he would like to bring in another striker.

Newcastle refute rumours of new takeover (Aug 21, 2007 18:15 GMT)
Newcastle today played down speculation that billionaire owner Mike Ashley could be ready to sell out just months into his reign.

Ronaldo hits out 'unjust' three-match ban (Aug 21, 2007 15:34 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has described his three-match ban as 'unjust' and claimed the provocation leading up to the incident with Richard Hughes at Portsmouth was 'absurd'.

Refs chief Hackett calls for goal-line technology (Aug 21, 2007 15:22 GMT)
Referees' chief Keith Hackett believes the latest failure to award a clear goal highlights the need for goal-line technology.

Heinze set to discover fate of Liverpool move (Aug 21, 2007 15:15 GMT)
A Premier League arbitration panel are today expected to deliver their verdict on whether Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze should be allowed to join Liverpool.

Salla: Clichy keen to add to his experience (Aug 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bruno Salla talks to one of Arsenal's most experienced players, 22-year-old Gael Clichy.

Bent slams 'absolutely ridiculous' pressure on Jol (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham striker Darren Bent has backed Martin Jol to stay in charge at White Hart Lane and continue helping the club improve.

Man City striker Bojinov out for 'five months' (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City have confirmed that striker Valeri Bojinov damaged the lateral and anterior cruciate ligaments of his left knee in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Future of Chelsea target Alves still unclear (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla full-back Daniel Alves is desperate for his future to be resolved and has spoken of his 'enthusiasm' for a move to Real Madrid after Chelsea had a bid rejected last week.

Hubbard: 'Needlessly over-complicated' (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on the various problems facing Spurs after a summer of spending.

Sanchez ready to let Bouba Diop leave Fulham (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has revealed he has been given the go-ahead to leave Craven Cottage.

Bolton's Diouf wants Champions League chance (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf has told the Trotters to sign five quality players - or let him leave for a club with Champions League ambitions.

Makelele agrees Chelsea contract extension (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Claude Makelele has signed a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2009. The veteran holding midfielder been an integral member of Chelsea's success.

Derby complete deal for USA international Lewis (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby County have completed the signing of Leeds winger Eddie Lewis for an undisclosed fee.

Apologetic Styles dropped after Anfield chaos (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Referees' chief Keith Hackett has confirmed Rob Styles will not take charge of a match next weekend after his performance in the game between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.

Panel to sit over proposed Heinze Anfield move (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill have travelled to a Premier League arbitration tribunal to argue that Gabriel Heinze should not be allowed to join Liverpool.

Gallas out for three weeks with groin injury (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal expect captain William Gallas to be sidelined for three weeks with the groin injury he suffered at Blackburn.

Poll advises under-fire Styles to take time off (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former top referee Graham Poll believes Rob Styles should not officiate any games next week after his 'big mistake' in awarding Chelsea a crucial penalty against Liverpool.

Sullivan laments 'armchair' Birmingham fans (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Co-owner David Sullivan has claimed the majority of Birmingham supporters are 'armchair fans' who only turn out at St Andrews for high profile games.

Boro bid £6m for Heerenveen striker Alves (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough have offered Heerenveen £6.1million for star striker Afonso Alves, according to a report in Holland. The 26-year-old Brazilian was top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie last season with 34

Goal scoring Dunn back to his best, says Hughes (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes believes David Dunn is getting close to his best form seven months after returning to his hometown club.

Mourinho: Carded Essien thought he was off (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has admitted Michael Essien thought he had been sent off in Chelsea's controversial 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday.

Sven tempers mood at table-topping Man City (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists Premier League table-toppers Manchester City, who beat city rivals Man United 1-0 on Sunday, have 'a long way to go' before they can regard themselves as a top team.

Sevilla boss Ramos dismisses Tottenham link (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has played down reports of a meeting with Tottenham Hotspur officials.

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City's Bojinov out for three months (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov is likely to be out of action for at least three months after injuring his knee during his side's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.<

Mourinho claims 'Chelsea are a naive team' (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The simmering feud between Chelsea and Liverpool erupted on the pitch with nine bookings, and off it with more controversy between Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benite

Jolly: Man City relishing role reversal (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly watched Manchester City continue to impress by beating Man Utd.

Parry: Liverpool right to put club before country (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rick Parry insists Liverpool are right to demand Steven Gerrard does not play in England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday, despite playing against Chelsea with a fractured toe.

League hit back over McClaren's fixtures gripe (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Premier League have expressed their disappointment after England boss Steve McClaren criticised their fixture list.

Reds' Mascherano 'worried' by Tevez potential (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano admits his team-mates should be 'worried' by the 'great things' his countryman Carlos Tevez is capable of achieving with Manchester United.

FA 'keen to explore' goalline technology (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association admit they are 'very keen to explore' goal-line technology after the failure of officials to award David Healy a late equaliser during Fulham's defeat by Middlesbrough.

Heinze unhappy at United treatment (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gabriel Heinze feared he would have become the forgotten man if he had stayed at Manchester United after this week completing a move to Real Madrid

Ben Haim excited by Terry partnership (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim is relishing the prospect of playing alongside the inspirational John Terry against Liverpool after paying tribute to the club captain for his help off the field

Joorabchian demands new Tevez inquiry (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kia Joorabchian, the agent of Carlos Tevez, says he wants a new inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Argentine's move to Manchester United from West Ham United earlier this month.

Wenger hoping for contract resolution 'very soon' (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger accepts the speculation of a possible takeover at Arsenal means he is taking something of a 'gamble' in his new contract negotiations, but has no intention of looking for any get-out cla

Premiership: City win Manchester derby to go top (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson emerged victorious from his showdown with Sir Alex Ferguson as City claimed Manchester bragging rights at Eastlands and maintained their 100% start to the season.

Yeung to seal Birmingham takeover in two months (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung is expecting to complete his takeover of Steve Bruce's Birmingham City within two months, claiming: 'I will try to make them the best club in the world.'

Ferguson: Man City can emulate Chelsea (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted there is no reason why Manchester City should not follow Chelsea's lead and become a major Barclays Premier League force.

New-boy Torres reveals Liverpool title aspirations (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New arrival Fernando Torres has revealed that his Liverpool team-mates have focussed their attention on reclaiming the title after 17 years, rather than repeating their more recent Champions League he

Joorabchian offers to fund Tevez inquiry (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kia Joorabchian insists he would be happy to fund a new inquiry into the Carlos Tevez transfer saga as he searches for 'honesty and transparency'.

Owen pledges '100%' loyalty to Newcastle (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists he is '100% committed' to the club but did not appreciate being pressured into expressing his loyalty by former Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd.

Mido targets top six for struggling Boro (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough's new £6million man Mido is preparing to shop for success on Teesside after buying into the belief that Boro are heading for a top six Premier League finish.

Rafa can't help but blast Jose back (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez insists he 'does not enjoy' his war of words with Jose Mourinho but the Liverpool boss could not resist responding to his Chelsea counterpart's jibes ahead of the first major showdown o

Yeung assures Bruce of B'ham future (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham City's new majority shareholder Carson Yeung has told manager Steve Bruce that he is to remain in charge at St Andrew's.

Sam positive about Owen (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is banking on Michael Owen to help him overcome the fear factor as he prepares to take charge at St James's Park for the first time.

Fergie wants refs to protect Ronaldo (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has called for greater protection from referees to prevent Cristiano Ronaldo from sustaining serious injury.

Sir Alex to accept but not share Sven's gift (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will gladly accept an expensive bottle of wine from Sven-Goran Eriksson on Sunday - but he has no intention of sharing it with the former England coach.

Rams complete signing of Feilhaber (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby have received international clearance for American midfielder Benny Feilhaber.

Curbs: Dyer, Bowyer reunion is no problem (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley insists he is not expecting any problems when old sparring partners Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer are reunited at Upton Park.

Big Sam hands Toon captaincy to Geremi (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle new boy Geremi has spoken of his pride at being handed the captain's armband as he prepares to lead his side out at St James's Park for the first time against Aston Villa.

O'Neill to open talks on contract trio (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will hold talks with a clutch of first-team players to resolve their long-term futures before the transfer deadline closes on August 31.

Euro star Voronin to be rotated by Rafa? (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andriy Voronin has come in for special praise from Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez this week - but that may not secure him a place in the starting line-up against Chelsea on Sunday.

Pearce: I was Man City's 'nightwatchman' (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce believes he was nothing more than a 'nightwatchman' at Manchester City - and was always in danger of being sacked as manager.

Legal expert quashes Blades chances (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sheffield United have been warned they are on a 'hiding to nothing' after the club instigated legal proceedings against West Ham following their relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Spurs striker Mido agrees Middlesbrough deal (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mido has completed a £6m move to Middlesbrough from Tottenham. He has signed a four-year deal and has been granted a work permit.

West Ham sign Magpies midfielder Dyer (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has finally welcomed Kieron Dyer to his club - and immediately played down the chances of Eidur Gudjohnsen and Giles Barnes joining him at Upton Park.

Murphy: Goodbye Nobby, good riddance Kieron (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chris Murphy on why Newcastle fans will miss Nolberto Solano, but not Kieron Dyer.

Sevilla reject Chelsea offer for Alves (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have dismissed a bid from Chelsea for Daniel Alves as 'way below' what they would accept.

West Ham slam 'desperate' Blades (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham have tonight slammed Sheffield United's intention to sue them for the cost of relegation as 'desperate'.

City boss Eriksson laments Ronaldo derby KO (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has insisted it is a 'pity' derby foes United will be without star man Cristiano Ronaldo at Eastlands on Sunday.

Gerrard to play on despite fractured toe (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard will play for Liverpool against Chelsea on Sunday despite a scan revealing that he has a hairline fracture of the toe. However, he will not play for England in midweek.

Spurs striker Berbatov sidelined with groin injury (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur's nightmare start to the new season has been compounded by the news that star striker Dimitar Berbatov is to miss this weekend's clash against Derby with a groin injury.

Ferguson: Red-carded Ronaldo fell into trap (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Carlos Queiroz have both condemned Cristiano Ronaldo for allowing himself to be provoked into the rush of blood that has brought him an automatic three-match ba

Mourinho confirms Chelsea bid for Alves (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has confirmed claims by Daniel Alves's agent that the Brazilian is nearing a move to Stamford Bridge.

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Jolly: Old Blue Eyes' comeback has City singing (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly sees a Sven-inspired Manchester City despatch Derby County.

WIN! 5 x Seeing Red by Graham Poll (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
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£8m-rated Dyer's West Ham move resurrected (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kieron Dyer's move from Newcastle to West Ham is back on after talks between the two clubs reopened.

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Injury forces Aston Villa's Delaney to retire (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa defender Mark Delaney has announced his retirement after admitting defeat in his battle with injury.

Carter: 26 years of experience and one mistake (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter meets one of England's most controversial officials, former ref Graham Poll.

Seeing Red: Graham Poll (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter finds that Graham Poll's autobiography is about more than just three yellow cards and John Terry.

Vidic urges Man Utd not to dwell on opening draw (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic has warned his Manchester United team-mates not to dwell on a disappointing start to their Premier League title defence.

Man City can emulate Arsenal's style - Ireland (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Stephen Ireland claims Manchester City could emulate Arsenal's attacking style under Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Sidwell's exit has left a 'big hole', admits Murty (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Reading captain Graeme Murty admits the departure of Steve Sidwell to Chelsea has left a 'big hole' at the club.

Twelve new faces at Bolton, but Lee wants more (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton manager Sammy Lee is still looking to strengthen his squad - even though 12 new players have already arrived at the Reebok Stadium this summer.

Keane blasts players controlled by their WAGs (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has launched a withering attack on 'weak and soft' players who are dictated to by their wives and girlfriends.

Alves agent '80-90% confident' of Chelsea deal (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Daniel Alves' agent Geronimo Suarez is '80-90% confident' a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Sevilla for the full-back.

Hutchings searching for Baines replacement (Aug 14, 2007 22:58 GMT)
Wigan manager Chris Hutchings is stepping up his search for a new left-back to fill the huge void left by Leighton Baines' summer switch to Everton.

Lee pleads for patience from Bolton faithful (Aug 14, 2007 22:54 GMT)
Sammy Lee has asked Bolton's supporters to give him time to stamp his mark on the club.

McCarthy ruled out of UEFA Cup qualifier (Aug 14, 2007 21:05 GMT)
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has been ruled out of the UEFA Cup match against MyPa on Thursday.

Brazil wing-back Alves poised to sign for Chelsea (Aug 14, 2007 19:45 GMT)
Sevilla's Brazilian wing-back Daniel Alves is poised to sign for Chelsea after being left out of the squad for the first leg of their Champions League third round qualifying tie against AEK Athens on

Keane ponders deal for another former Magpie (Aug 14, 2007 18:40 GMT)
Roy Keane has admitted his interest in resurrecting the Premier League career of Andy Cole by bringing the former Newcastle front man back to the north-east.

Middlesbrough agree fee with Spurs for Mido (Aug 14, 2007 18:36 GMT)
Middlesbrough are ready to put Egyptian striker Mido through an intensive fitness programme once he completes his £6million move from Tottenham.

Lyon to join Liverpool in race for Heinze? (Aug 14, 2007 17:27 GMT)
Lyon may join Liverpool in the race to sign Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze as they try to come to terms with the loss of captain Cris for six months due to injury.

Arrest warrant issued for City owner Shinawatra (Aug 14, 2007 17:23 GMT)
Thailand's Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant for Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra.

Solano given permission to leave (Aug 14, 2007 15:59 GMT)
Newcastle winger Nolberto Solano has set his sights on a move away from St James' Park after deciding he needs to be closer to his children in London.

Baines edging closer to Everton debut (Aug 14, 2007 15:56 GMT)
David Moyes believes he will have £6million new boy Leighton Baines ready for action in a week.

Jol ready to turn to young stars for inspiration (Aug 14, 2007 15:46 GMT)
Tottenham boss Martin Jol believes youth could be the key to ensuring his side do not repeat last season's dismal start to their Premier League campaign.

Gill hopes lessons have been learned over Tevez (Aug 14, 2007 15:42 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is confident the Premier League will heed some valuable lessons over the shambolic Carlos Tevez saga.

Tevez: Lure of Old Trafford was too strong (Aug 14, 2007 15:40 GMT)
Carlos Tevez never thought about quitting football as controversy surrounding his relationship with long-time 'adviser' Kia Joorabchian rumbled on - and has admitted the lure of playing for the Premie

Gilberto shocked not to get Gunners captaincy (Aug 14, 2007 15:10 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has admitted he was 'surprised' to be overlooked for the Gunners captaincy this season.

Insider: Jol won't hit the panic button (Aug 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Insider watched Everton expose Spurs' Champions League ambitions in savage fashion.

'I feel fine', insists Newcastle striker Owen (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists he is ready to return to Premier League action this weekend after coming through an hour-long workout on Monday night.

Benfica receive offer from Everton for Fernandes (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portuguese club Benfica has received an offer from English Premier League Everton to sell 50 percent of its rights in international midfielder Manuel Fernandes, the club said on Monday.

Nike on the defensive over injured Rooney's boots (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nike insist the design of their boots had 'nothing to do with' Wayne Rooney's latest foot injury.

Bolton snap up Portsmouth defender O'Brien (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton have signed Portsmouth defender Andy O'Brien for an undisclosed fee.

Claire: Stuck in a moment (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan were faced once more with that familiar feeling of no points after day one, says Amardeep Claire.

Poulter: Sven's new signings seal points (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Man City didn't have a single man who played poorly in their opening day victory, says Wallace Poulter.

Gartside wants to end Allardyce feud (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is determined to end his feud for the club's former manager Sam Allardyce.

Carlisle sack manager McDonald (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Carlisle have parted company with manager Neil McDonald, making him the first managerial casualty of the season.

Davies out for six weeks (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton striker Kevin Davies could be sidelined for up to six weeks after tearing a hamstring.

Eriksson keen to sign new 'keeper this week' (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is determined to have a new goalkeeper at Manchester City ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with newly-promoted Derby at Eastlands.

Arsenal's Hill-Wood rubbishes finance reports (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood maintains the club are in a strong financial position - and dismissed suggestions manager Arsene Wenger had no money to spend as 'absolutely ridiculous'.

Unsettled Diouf in talks over Bolton future (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
El-Hadji Diouf is set for talks with manager Sammy Lee after warning he may have to leave Bolton if he is not given a regular first-team place.

Mourinho waiting on Essien injury news (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is waiting on the assessment of Michael Essien's knee injury sustained after the midfielder scored the winner against Birmingham.

Rooney to miss two months of the season (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have revealed England striker Wayne Rooney is likely to be out for two months after suffering a hairline fracture of his left foot.

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Jolly: United undone by Reading's industry (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John O'Shea is no striker, says Richard Jolly, as United fail to score past Reading.

Rooney suffers fracture of his left foot (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines after Manchester United confirmed the £27million striker suffered a hairline fracture of his left foot during this afternoon's 0-0 draw wi

Curbs ready to start with Ashton and spend more cash (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manager Alan Curbishley is ready to hand Dean Ashton a ticket straight back into his starting line-up if the mis-firing Hammers do not start hitting the right spot.

Chelsea home comforts as Blues set new record (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has set his sights on a century of unbeaten league games at home after his Chelsea side defeated Birmingham to take him to 99.

Davies hoping to seal Jones Derby deal (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby manager Billy Davies is hoping to conclude a deal for long-time target Kenwyne Jones over the next couple of days.

'Yeung won't interfere with Blues boss' (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham chairman David Gold is convinced Carson Yeung is not the kind of man who would interfere in team affairs.

LuaLua leaves Pompey to join Olympiakos (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympiacos have confirmed the signing of Portsmouth striker Lomana LuaLua.

Campbell thrilled to rejoin England fold (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell has revealed he would love the chance to play for England again.

Konchesky launches broadside at Curbishley (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fulham defender Paul Konchesky has hit out at West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, claiming he is 'sure' the manager was the reason behind Carlos Tevez's decision to leave the club.

Fergie: Should have signed Tevez a year ago (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he wished he had signed Carlos Tevez 12 months ago.

Grimandi: Wenger overworked at Arsenal (Aug 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is being weighed down by the amount of work he has to cope with since the departure of vice-chairman and close ally David Dein, according to former midfielder Gilles Grim

McClaren rants against Premiership fixture list (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England coach Steve McClaren has slammed the crazy Barclays Premier League fixture schedule which has wrecked any hope of a meaningful build-up to Wednesday's friendly with Germany.

Benitez praise for new signing Torres (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praised the performance of record signing Fernando Torres as the Reds won on the opening day of the season for the first time during his Premier League reign against Asto

Wenger to make decision on future soon (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger intends to make a decision on his future 'before the end of August' to avoid speculation becoming 'a handicap' on Arsenal's bid to regain the Barclays Premier League title

Rovers McCarthy rushed to hospital in neck brace (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Benni McCarthy has been released from hospital after Blackburn's South African striker was taken by ambulance after collapsing on the field.

Jolly: Todd strike keeps Derby thinking positive (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly sees Derby County begin their return to the Premier League by hauling back Portsmouth.

Premiership: Chelsea snatch battle of the Blues (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roy Keane's promoted Sunderland beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 and Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City defeated West Ham United 2-0 as the Premier League season got underway on Saturday.

F1 guru Ecclestone eyes Arsenal approach (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is interested in buying Arsenal.

Jose: Chelsea to make 'balanced' Alves offer (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea could make a 'balanced offer' for Sevilla full-back Daniel Alves, according to boss Jose Mourinho.

Giggs hails squad depth as Tevez arrives (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs is convinced Carlos Tevez's arrival at Manchester United can provide the Red Devils with enough attacking options to compete on all fronts this season.

Wenger may play Da Silva in opener (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Eduardo da Silva has all the ingredients to be a big hit in the Premier League, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Tottenham test for Keano's Sunderland (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane believes the lessons he has learned from some of the greatest managers in British football history will stand him in good stead as he prepares to embark on his debut seaso

Derby agree terms with PSV defender Mika (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derby have agreed terms with Finnish midfielder Mika Vayrynen over a possible move from PSV Eindhoven.

Villa confirm deal for Liverpool keeper Carson (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry believes Scott Carson's England hopes can only be enhanced by his move to the midlands club. The Liverpool keeper has joined Villa on loan.

Carter: SPL's best must resist the lure of England (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the argument for the Old Firm playing in the English Premier League.

Ballack will succeed at Chelsea, says Low (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Low believes Michael Ballack can still have an impact at Chelsea.

Sanchez snaps up Melbourne defender Leijer (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Australian centre-back Adrian Leijer from Melbourne Victory.

Manchester United complete Tevez deal (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has completed his move to Manchester United.

Allardyce: Magpies revival starts in Bolton (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has warned that turning around Newcastle's ailing fortunes will take time - but he is convinced Saturday's return to his former club provides the ideal chance to make a crucial early imp

Benitez sets Liverpool strikers 60-goal target (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez wants goals, goals, goals and an immediate return for his £40million summer spending spree.

Birmingham sign Gunners defender Djourou (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham City have signed Arsenal defender Johan Djourou on loan until January.

Gartside reveals foreign ownership fears (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside fears foreign owners could dictate the future of the Premier League.

Heinze has future at Man United, insists Fergie (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Gabriel Heinze will still have a future at Manchester United even if the Premier League reject his proposed move to Liverpool. Want-away Heinze has a letter he believes

Alonso happy with summer squad building (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Xabi Alonso believes Liverpool now have the ability to make an impact in the title race.

Boateng put Euro campaign ahead of honeymoon (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kevin-Prince Boateng hopes to finally go on his honeymoon after helping Tottenham Hotspur break into the Champions League next May.

Want-away Dyer could play in Toon opener (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kieron Dyer is set to come into the reckoning for Newcastle's Premier League opener at Bolton on Saturday despite being linked with a move away from St James' Park.

Middlesbrough chief admits Mido interest (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has admitted he has joined the chase to sign Tottenham striker Mido - while stressing that Aiyegbeni Yakubu is going nowhere.

Villa skipper Barry targets top six finish (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Skipper Gareth Barry admits the expectation level amongst Aston Villa supporters is at its highest since his first season almost a decade ago.

Stack joins Wolves on loan from Reading (Aug 9, 2007 21:16 GMT)
Reading goalkeeper Graham Stack has joined Championship side Wolves on a month's loan.

Barton pleads not guilty over attack on Dabo (Aug 9, 2007 21:11 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton today pleaded not guilty to attacking former team-mate Ousmane Dabo in a training ground bust-up.

Derby still want Jones (Aug 9, 2007 19:23 GMT)
Derby assistant manager Alan Kelly has confirmed the club remain hopeful of signing Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones.

Burnley want end to parachute payments (Aug 9, 2007 18:45 GMT)
Burnley chairman Barry Kilby is considering a legal challenge to the Premier League over so-called 'parachute payments' which he claims are an 'illegal subsidy'.

Liverpool sign Frenchman Itandje, loan Carson (Aug 9, 2007 18:35 GMT)
Liverpool have completed the signing of Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje, according to the club. The move clears the way for England hopeful Scott Carson to sign a loan deal with Aston Villa.

McLeish: I spurned offer from Premier League club (Aug 9, 2007 16:14 GMT)
Scotland manager Alex McLeish has revealed he turned down a recent approach about a job with a Premier League club.

Keane wants Black Cats to hit the ground running (Aug 9, 2007 16:03 GMT)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has called on his players 'to hit the ground running' next week upon the club's return to the Premier League.

Jeffers to complete £700,000 Owls transfer (Aug 9, 2007 16:01 GMT)
Francis Jeffers can rediscover the goalscoring touch which earned him an £8million move to Arsenal and a 'fox in the box' tag from Arsene Wenger.

Pizarro determined to win starting place (Aug 9, 2007 15:58 GMT)
Claudio Pizarro has set his sights on becoming the 'number one striker at Chelsea'.

Bruce eager to continue strengthening (Aug 9, 2007 15:56 GMT)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has insisted his summer transfer plans will not be over even if the £6million deal for Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido is successfully revived.

Queiroz in confident mood ahead of kick-off (Aug 9, 2007 15:13 GMT)
Carlos Queiroz insists Premier League champions Manchester United are ready to hit the ground running this season.

Southgate admits interest in Spurs' Mido (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has admitted he has joined the chase to sign Tottenham striker Mido.

Magnusson: Magpies should be embarrassed (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has criticised Newcastle over the collapsed Kieron Dyer transfer and said the Magpies must have been 'embarrassed' at their handling of the deal.

Chelsea's Lampard delays contract talks again (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard wants to spend the rest of his career at Chelsea - but has told the club he intends to delay further contract talks until the end of the season.

Lennon fitness blow adds to England woe (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aaron Lennon has added to Steve McClaren's problems on the right flank after it was revealed he will not return to training with Tottenham until the end of the month.

Sunderland sign striker O'Donovan (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland have signed Cork striker Roy O'Donovan for an undisclosed fee.

Watford's Boothroyd fires parting shot at Bouazza (Aug 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd today fired a parting shot at Hameur Bouazza by claiming Fulham's new signing was not worth a place in his team.

Nani shines in Man Utd's win over Glentoran (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Queiroz hopes £17million new boy Nani has many more opportunities to produce his trademark double somersault celebration this season.

Toon chief Mort denies rift with Big Sam (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Newcastle chairman Chris Mort has dismissed concerns he has an uneasy relationship with manager Sam Allardyce.

Queiroz allays fears over Ronaldo (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the side which faced Glentoran in Belfast tonight was purely precautionary.

Boro issue Everton 'hands off Yakubu' warning (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton will have to look elsewhere for a big name striker after Middlesbrough halted their interest in Ayegbeni Yakubu.

Birmingham seek to 'resurrect' £6m Mido deal (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is attempting to 'resurrect' the £6million deal to sign Tottenham striker Mido.

Liverpool striker Kuyt: I can be Kop legend (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt believes he can step into Robbie Fowler's boots and become a

City hit block on signing Bresciano (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City's hopes of landing Australian midfielder Mark Bresciano appear to be at an impasse.

Alves signals interest in joining Chelsea (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla's Daniel Alves has called in his club to consider a reported offer for his services by Chelsea.

Van Persie says this could be Walcott's season (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie maintains Theo Walcott is 'up for it big time' this season.

Wille: Cottagers looking for big improvement (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
For the first time since the Jean Tigana era, Fulham has spent like a Premiership team rather than a Championship team, says Tom Wille.

Burns: Everton eyeing Europe again (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New signings bring new optimism for Everton Correspondent Tony Burns - so bring on the Pie Eaters on Saturday.

Blagg: New Season, New Beginning (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Billy Blagg asks: Can West Ham really become a Premiership force without resorting to court cases, melodrama, soap opera story lines and last minute escapades?

Ronaldo injury scare as trio left at home (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's final pre-season warm-up with a minor ankle knock but the Portuguese winger is expected to be fit for Sunday's Premier League opener with Reading.

Keeper Gordon completes Sunderland move (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland boss Roy Keane is poised to spend again despite sending his summer spree soaring to £27million with the capture of Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Robben: 'Madrid's interest makes me happy' (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is 'happy' to be attracting interest from Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

Toon rocked by loss of injured Given (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has suffered another injury blow ahead of the new season after goalkeeper Shay Given was ruled out with a groin problem.

Yorkston gratitude for Fergie (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston has thanked Sir Alex Ferguson for bringing a strong Manchester United XI to East End Park for Scott Thomson's testimonial tonight.

O'Neill: No Lerner block on Villa spending (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill insists Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has not put a cap on his spending plans this summer.

Hamann happy to fight for City place (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Veteran midfielder Dietmar Hamann has declared his intention to be part of Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City revolution.

Blues without defensive duo for Chelsea (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is resigned to being without defenders Mat Sadler and Rafael Schmitz for the opening Premier League fixture at Chelsea on Sunday.

Scholes return imminent, Fergie stays home (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Paul Scholes could make a quick return to action following an exploratory knee operation after he was named in the Manchester United squad to face Dunfermline in a friendly on Wednesday night.

Gordon agrees £9million Sunderland switch (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland have clinched a record-breaking £9million deal for Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, according to media reports.

Keeper Gordon set for Aston Villa talks (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is set for talks with Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon on Wednesday, according to sources close to the club.

PFA back suggestions of a domestic Under-21 (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Professional Football Association have backed suggestions of a domestic Under-21 league to help develop more homegrown talent.

Quinn optimistic over Mido, Gordon transfers (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn remains optimistic they will get Mido and Craig Gordon on board before the start of the Premier League campaign on Saturday and insisted the club will not be swayed by

Liverpool's Le Tallec still on Sochaux radar (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sochaux president Jean-Claude Plessis still retains an interest in signing Liverpool forward Anthony Le Tallec, but admits financial constraints could scupper any potential deal.

Storrie: Duo are England class (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have told England manager Steve McClaren they would be delighted to see their new captain Sol Campbell recalled to the international scene - and evergreen goalkeeper David James as well.

Tevez move to Man United further delayed (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez's move to Manchester United has hit further delays today, with the player uncertain to be registered by the start of the Premier League season next weekend.

Q&A with Arsenal defender William Gallas (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bruno Salla speaks exclusively to Arsenal and France defender William Gallas.

Scudamore: I never considered quitting (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insisted he never contemplated resigning over the criticism of his handling of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Reading striker Lita suffers freak injury in bed (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Reading are sweating on the fitness of striker Leroy Lita for Sunday's opener against Manchester United after he suffered a muscle injury overstretching in bed.

Saints reject £5million for 'undervalued' Jones (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Southampton have turned down a £5million bid from Derby for striker Kenwyne Jones, complaining the bid 'substantially undervalues' the player.

Dabo, Mills and Dickov placed on City transfer list (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City have made Ousmane Dabo, Danny Mills and Paul Dickov available for transfer. Eriksson is preparing to clear out the players he deems surplus to requirements as he closes in on more sign

Gordon good enough to be the best - McLeish (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scotland manager Alex McLeish not only has faith in Craig Gordon's ability to hold his own in the Barclays Premier League, he believes the Hearts goalkeeper has the potential to outshine many of his c

Magnusson 'hurt' by Tevez saga (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson worries that the club's reputation has been unfairly damaged by the Carlos Tevez transfer saga.

Arbitration panel to decide Heinze future (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gabriel Heinze will take his dispute with Manchester United to a Premier League arbitration panel next week.

Baines completes five-year Everton move (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton have confirmed the signing of Leighton Baines from Wigan. The England Under-21 defender arrives on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Baggies sign Middlesbrough winger Morrison (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Brom have signed Middlesbrough midfielder James Morrison in a £1.5million deal.

How they'll finish... maybe (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter assesses the forthcoming Premier League season and predicts where each team could finish next May.

Arsenal: Wenger chooses youth over experience again (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Another 'season of transition' is in the offing at Arsenal for 2007/08, says Jon Carter.

Aston Villa: O'Neill's reputation on the line (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor says Martin O'Neill's excellent reputation is on the line with Aston Villa this season.

Birmingham: Difficult times ahead for the Blues (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Holland expects a tough season ahead for newly promoted Birmingham City.

Blackburn: Time to reap the rewards? (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes is leading Blackburn Rovers in the right direction, believes Phil Holland.

Bolton: Goodbye Big Sam, hello Little Sammy (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
With a new and wholly unproven manager the 2007/08 season could be an uncomfortable ride for Bolton fans, says Phil Holland.

Chelsea: Mourinho looks to restore reputation (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho will have his work cut out to claim back the Premier League title, says Dale Johnson.

Derby: Davies blueprint too defensive for Premiership (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The bookies have newly promoted Derby County as favourites to go straight back down and Dominic Raynor can't disagree.

Everton: Threadbare Toffees could come unstuck (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor questions whether Everton have enough depth to compete domestically and in Europe.

Fulham: Sanchez due a dose of reality (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter questions whether Fulham can improve this season, after their summer spending.

Liverpool: Rafa takes Torres gamble (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool are moving in the right direction but it's a year too soon for the Premier League title, says Dominic Raynor.

Man City: Sven back but in uncharted territory (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City face a season of uncertainty. But that must be better than last term, reckons John Brewin.

Man Utd: A wealth of options for defending champions (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A busy summer for Sir Alex Ferguson has given him a squad to challenge on all fronts, say John Brewin.

Middlesbrough: 'Boro not quite ready to deliver (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gareth Southgate's second season in charge at Boro looks set to be another of year of mediocrity for the fans, says Phil Holland.

Newcastle: Magpies look to Big Sam for success (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has finally got a big job, and Dale Johnson wonders if he can provide the silverware the Geordies crave.

Portsmouth: Pompey look to build on rebuild (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
After another season of transfer market madness Dale Johnson believes it will be the new forwards who will decide Pompey's season.

Reading: Second season syndrome awaits (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter considers whether Reading can repeat their heroics in last season's Premier League?

Sunderland: Keane reappears in the big league (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roy Keane can only be a central figure as he takes Sunderland into the Premier League, says John Brewin.

Tottenham: Last-chance saloon for Jol? (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Brewin says only silverware or a Champions League spot will do for Martin Jol to remain at Spurs.

West Ham: Hammers keen to avoid the spotlight (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at a new-look West Ham side, ahead of the 2007/08 Premier League season.

Wigan: The only way is down? (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson predicts a long, hard season - and ultimately relegation - for Wigan this season.

Toon sign £6.3m Enrique (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Jose Enrique from Villarreal for £6.3million.

Tottenham's Bale facing fitness race (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham full-back Gareth Bale faces a race to be fit for his club debut this weekend as Martin Jol's defensive concerns intensify ahead of the Premier League season.

Wenger hails Van Persie's transformation (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger feels the transformation of Robin van Persie from talented winger to Arsenal's main goal threat is close to completion.

Kanu agrees to new one-year Portsmouth deal (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell has been confirmed as Portsmouth's captain for the new season while former Arsenal team-mate Kanu has signed a one-year deal at Fratton Park.

O'Neill to step-up efforts to sign WBA's Davies (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will redouble his efforts to sign West Brom central defender Curtis Davies after admitting Martin Laursen will not be able to stand up to the rigours of a full seaso

Heinze has showdown talks with Fergie (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Gabriel Heinze held face-to-face discussions with Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time today in a bid to resolve the row over his proposed move from Manchester United to Liverpool.

Ballack denies interest in Real Madrid move (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has dismissed media reports of a possible transfer to Real Madrid by underlining his desire to be a success at Stamford Bridge.

Gerrard will to be Pool's middle man - Rafa (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists that skipper Steven Gerrard will play more regularly in his favoured central midfield role this season

Big Sam defends decision to block Dyer deal (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has defended the club's decision to block Kieron Dyer's move to West Ham after admitting the club 'escalated' their valuation of the player.

Platini reveals fears over foreign ownership (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini is concerned about the growing trend of foreign ownership in England and admitted 'if it was in France, I would fight it'.

Sunderland confirm offer for Spurs' Mido (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has confirmed the club have made a bid for Tottenham striker Mido.

Attacking options give Carrick confidence (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Carrick has predicted great times lie ahead for Manchester United this season.

Chelsea facing injury crisis (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho will go into the new Premier League campaign rocked by an injury crisis that threatens to kill off their title challenge before it has even begun.

Thaksin remains innocent until proven guilty (Aug 5, 2007 20:06 GMT)
Controversial Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra will only fall foul of the Premier League's 'fit and proper person' rules if he is convicted of a crime.

Scudamore changes rules after Tevez farce (Aug 5, 2007 19:01 GMT)
Richard Scudamore is confident that the Premier League now have regulations in place to make sure there is no repeat of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Van Persie hits out at 'weak' Ljungberg (Aug 5, 2007 18:58 GMT)
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has described former team-mate Freddie Ljungberg's recent criticism of the Gunners as 'a bit weak'.

Young Gunner Vela joins Osasuna on loan (Aug 5, 2007 18:57 GMT)
Arsenal youngster Carlos Vela is looking forward to testing himself in the Spanish Primera Liga next season after joining Osasuna on a year-long loan deal.

Ajax 0-1 Arsenal: Gunners take tournament (Aug 5, 2007 18:55 GMT)
Robin van Persie netted the goal which won Arsenal the Amsterdam Tournament - but was then carried off against Ajax.

Malouda out to make place on wing his own (Aug 5, 2007 18:45 GMT)
Chelsea's most expensive summer import Florent Malouda insists he has not joined the club to spend his time sitting on the bench.

Heinze ordered to return to United training (Aug 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wantaway Manchester United full-back Gabriel Heinze is expected back at training tomorrow and manager Sir Alex Ferguson warned: 'I hope he turns up - he has been instructed to.'

Insider: You can't be right all the time (Aug 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Insider admits his mistakes as he watches Jose Mourinho lead Chelsea at Wembley.

Everton aiming to tie up Baines deal (Aug 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton are confident they will make progress in their chase for Wigan defender Leighton Baines in the next few days.

Newcastle block Dyer's move to West Ham (Aug 5, 2007 02:09 GMT)
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has revealed the club's attempt to sign Kieron Dyer has been blocked 'at the 11th hour' by Newcastle.

Manchester City 0-1 Valencia (Aug 5, 2007 00:37 GMT)
Valencia spoiled Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City welcoming party at Eastlands to leave the new manager with plenty of work to do before the Premier League opener at West Ham next week.

Sheff Wed 0-2 B'ham (Aug 5, 2007 00:36 GMT)
Summer signings Liam Ridgewell and Garry O'Connor struck for their first Birmingham goals as the Premier League side defeated Sheffield Wednesday in the pre-season friendly at Hillsborough.

Posh 1-3 Man Utd (Aug 5, 2007 00:34 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves finally made his Manchester United debut as the Premier League champions enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 win over son Darren's League Two side Peterborough.

Bruce astounded by Ghaly's behaviour (Aug 4, 2007 23:04 GMT)
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce today admitted he told Hossam Ghaly to 'clear off' after the midfielder criticised his new team-mates and complained about having to undergo an extra fitness training sessi

Blades seal £4million transfer of Beattie (Aug 4, 2007 20:33 GMT)
Sheffield United have completed the double signing of James Beattie in a £4million switch from Everton and he was unveiled to the fans on Saturday afternoon.

Real 'make £27m offer for Ballack, Robben' (Aug 4, 2007 20:25 GMT)
Real Madrid have offered Chelsea a combined bid of up to £27million for Germany captain Michael Ballack and Dutch winger Arjen Robben, Spanish media reported on Saturday.

Doncaster 0-2 Man Utd: Anderson debut (Aug 4, 2007 20:16 GMT)
Anderson tiptoed through his first 45 minutes as a Manchester United player as the Red Devils edged out Doncaster in a keenly-contested friendly.

Cole released on a free by Portsmouth (Aug 4, 2007 20:14 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has wished former England international Andy Cole well after agreeing to cancel the remaining two years of the striker's contract.

Owen set to miss start of new season (Aug 4, 2007 20:13 GMT)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has admitted that England striker Michael Owen is likely to miss the start of the Premier League season with a thigh injury.

Smith ready to play where Allardyce demands (Aug 4, 2007 20:07 GMT)
Newcastle new boy Alan Smith has vowed to do whatever it takes to help turn around the fortunes of his new club and lead the Magpies back into major European competition.

Eriksson plays down language barrier (Aug 4, 2007 20:05 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident there will be no language barrier to success at Manchester City this season.

O'Neill still searching for star signings (Aug 4, 2007 20:03 GMT)
Manager Martin O'Neill has assured Aston Villa supporters his major transfer targets will sign before the transfer window closes at the end of the month - if the asking price is right.

Coppell calm as Shorey rejects new deal (Aug 4, 2007 19:59 GMT)
Reading manager Steve Coppell has revealed that England defender Nicky Shorey has rejected the chance to extend his contract.

Melbourne star Leijer seals Fulham switch (Aug 4, 2007 19:54 GMT)
Melbourne Victory have announced defender Adrian Leijer has joined Fulham.

Joorabchian 'delighted' with Tevez transfer (Aug 4, 2007 19:52 GMT)
Carlos Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian revealed the striker hopes he will be a Manchester United player for 'a long time to come'.

Tevez set for Red Devils debut next week (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez trained with his new Manchester United team-mates for the first time today -- and Sir Alex Ferguson has pencilled him in for a big night in Belfast or Dunfermline next week.

Liverpool 2-0 Shanghai: Torres off the mark (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds cruised to a comfortable victory in the opening match of the Rotterdam tournament.

Birmingham pull out of £3m Ghaly deal (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham have pulled out of the £3million transfer of Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly for what they describe as 'footballing reasons'.

£2m Hammers deal paves way for Tevez move (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham United have reached a £2million ($4.07 million) settlement with Carlos Tevez's representatives that will allow the Argentina striker to leave the club, West Ham announced on Friday.

Sven promises yet more City signings (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson welcomed his four new signings to Manchester City - then confirmed there could be more to come next week.

Brum swoop to sign Ridgewell and Queudrue (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has finally signed Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell in a £2million deal after an eight-month chase for his signature.

Bolton complete deal for Norwegian Braaten (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton manager Sammy Lee has completed the signing of winger Daniel Braaten from Rosenborg for an undisclosed fee.

Sven strikes again to sign Bulgarian Bojinov (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson's breathtaking assault on the transfer market has continued with confirmation Manchester City have completed the capture of Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov.

Bellamy ready to make demands of team-mates (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Craig Bellamy will not be afraid to ruffle feathers in the West Ham dressing room next season despite his problems at previous clubs.

Sense of deja vu grips Community Shield rivals (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New-season optimism may be offset by old concerns for champions Manchester United and FA Cup holders Chelsea when they meet in the curtain-raising Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Hargreaves worth the wait insists Ferguson (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Owen Hargreaves can be as effective for Manchester United as Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona.

Aston Villa cancel Djemba-Djemba contract (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have parted company with midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba after cancelling the remainder of his contract by mutual consent.

Smith completes five-year Newcastle move (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England forward Alan Smith joined Newcastle United from Premier League champions Manchester United on Friday in a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £6million.

Thaskin wants Europe in two years from Sven (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has been set the target of taking Manchester City into Europe within two years by the Blues' ambitious new owner Thaksin Shinawatra.

£20m Alves 'flattered' by Chelsea interest (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Brazil full-back Daniel Alves has admitted he is interested in a potential move to Chelsea.

Hammers 'ready to release Tevez from contract' (Aug 3, 2007 03:10 GMT)
West Ham are expected to announce tomorrow that they will release Carlos Tevez from his contract and registration after they tonight agreed a deal with his representatives.

Arsenal 2-1 Lazio: Eduardo off the mark (Aug 3, 2007 02:54 GMT)
Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva celebrated receiving a work permit with his first Arsenal goal against Lazio in the opening match of the Amsterdam Tournament tonight.

Chelsea quash Lampard fears, Alex permit (Aug 3, 2007 01:57 GMT)
Chelsea have scotched speculation that England midfielder Frank Lampard is set to miss the start of the season with a broken toe.

Reading swoop for Ivory Coast star Fae (Aug 3, 2007 01:27 GMT)
Reading served notice of their intentions for the new season today by breaking their club record to sign Ivory Coast international Emerse Fae from Nantes.

Gunners striker Da Silva granted work permit (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Eduardo da Silva has been cleared to play for Arsenal after a successful appeal to the Home Office for a work permit.

United on defensive over DVD kid (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have issued a defence of their decision to sign a nine-year-old Australian prospect.

Kanu set to agree to stay at Fratton Park (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kanu is expected to sign a new Portsmouth contract within the next 24 hours and take his place among manager Harry Redknapp's new-look strikeforce.

Schwarzer aims to see out Boro contract (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer expects to see out the remainder of his contract at Middlesbrough despite being linked with a move.

Sam agrees Smith fee, Cacapa coming too? (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United striker Alan Smith expects to seal his £6million move to Newcastle tomorrow after the two clubs agreed a fee.

City signings glut continues with Elano (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City have signed their third player of the day with the £8million capture of Brazilian midfielder Elano Blumer from Shakhtar Donetsk.

United sign DVD kid (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United have signed a gifted nine-year-old after his grandfather sent the Premier League champions a DVD showcasing the boy's talents which has become a YouTube sensation.

Villa's Ridgewell to cross divide to Blues (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham will complete the signing of Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell tomorrow providing he passes a medical.

Reds get clearance to field youngster Leto (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool youngster Sebastian Leto has finally acquired a European passport and will be free to play in this weekend's Port of Rotterdam tournament.

Manchester cops charge Barton with assault (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with assault after a training ground bust-up with a former team-mate.

Dr Thaksin offers a 'Taste of Thailan' (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Manchester City owner and former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will lay on a slice of his homeland at Saturday's friendly against Spain's Valencia, with chart-topping singers and authenti

City add two defenders (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson continued his remarkable spending spree today by signing two defenders.

Rovers defender hit by curse of metatarsal? (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn full-back Bruno Berner could miss the start of the season because of a foot injury.

Toffees rocked as Cahill miss season start (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Everton have confirmed Tim Cahill will miss the start of the Premier League season, but insist the problem is not as bad as a similar foot injury he suffered last season.

Kenyon pledges Chelsea will blood youth (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is confident the club will reap the rewards of its academy investment but admits young talent face a 'difficult' task breaking into Jose Mourinho's first team.

Hargreaves, Anderson set for United bows (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing to let £35million new arrivals Owen Hargreaves and Anderson loose over the next 72 hours as Manchester United's pre-season campaign steps up a pace.

Sven praises Petrov as Bojinov deal nears (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Martin Petrov will have a key role to play in the coming weeks.

Tevez deal today or High Court awaits (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Thursday is D-Day for Carlos Tevez - with the warring parties under pressure to strike a deal and avoid a lengthy court battle.

Robben dad says Chelsea offer was 'no good' (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arjen Robben's father insists the Dutch winger may have signed a new Chelsea contract if he had been offered the kind of money reported in some quarters.

Palmer: Malouda providing some Chelsea flair (Aug 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer speaks to Chelsea's new signing, flamboyant French midfielder Florent Malouda.

Everton have fears over Cahill's fitness (Aug 1, 2007 23:16 GMT)
Tim Cahill is to see a consultant to assess the results of an earlier X-ray on his damaged foot amid fears he could be out for a couple of months at least - a savage blow to the Australian.

Rovers keen to keep McCarthy (Aug 1, 2007 23:04 GMT)
Blackburn chairman John Williams is confident Benni McCarthy will remain at Ewood Park.

Robson confident of sealing move for Beattie (Aug 1, 2007 21:58 GMT)
Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson hopes to have signed Everton striker James Beattie by the end of the week.

United retain 'first option' on Villarreal-bound Rossi (Aug 1, 2007 21:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have first refusal on Giuseppe Rossi should Villarreal want to sell the Italian Under-21 international.

Sochaux ponder move for Reds misfit Le Tallec (Aug 1, 2007 21:37 GMT)
Liverpool misfit Anthony Le Tallec could be heading back to France on a permanent basis after it was made clear he has no future at Anfield.

Van der Sar in no hurry over new contract (Aug 1, 2007 21:34 GMT)
Edwin van der Sar will not make a decision over his Manchester United future until January at the earliest.

Hahnemann in race against time to face United (Aug 1, 2007 21:31 GMT)
Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann is fighting to prove he is fit enough to face Manchester United in the opening Premier League game of the season.

Derby complete signing of Griffin from Portsmouth (Aug 1, 2007 19:19 GMT)
Billy Davies believes new Derby signing Andy Griffin has 'great years ahead of him' after he completed his move from Portsmouth for a fee understood to be in the region of £500,000.

Eriksson to sign new faces by end of week (Aug 1, 2007 19:16 GMT)
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is preparing to take a major foray into the transfer market this week, with as many as three new signings expected before Saturday's friendly clash with Valenc

Barca chief Laporta warns suitors off Deco (Aug 1, 2007 16:43 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted playmaker Deco is not for sale.

O'Neill backs Young to prove his worth (Aug 1, 2007 16:39 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is convinced Aston Villa striker Ashley Young 'will prove worth every penny' they spent on him as he prepares for his first full season with the midlands club.

Allardyce determined to get big price for Dyer (Aug 1, 2007 16:36 GMT)
Sam Allardyce has insisted Kieron Dyer will not leave Newcastle on the cheap.

Blades given permission to talk to Carney (Aug 1, 2007 16:34 GMT)
Australia midfielder David Carney has been cleared to fly to England this week to begin talks with second division side Sheffield United, Sydney FC said on Wednesday.

Hughes delighted with Santa's presence (Aug 1, 2007 16:27 GMT)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes believes Roque Santa Cruz will make a big impact at Ewood Park because he is a team player.

Friendlies: Sven up to old tricks in City win (Aug 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is looking to add to his squad and it is easy to see why as the Premier League side struggled to overcome their League Two rivals.

West Ham agree fee for Newcastle's Dyer (Aug 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle United's Kieron Dyer given permission to speak to West Ham United after clubs agree fee.


English Championship
Faye joins Rangers in season-long loan switch (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers have signed Charlton midfielder Amdy Faye on a season-long loan. The 30-year-old completed his move to the Ibrox club in the early hours of the morning.

Mandaric doubts led to Allen's Leicester axe (Aug 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric has revealed his doubts over Martin Allen's ability to lead the Foxes to 'the top of the mountain' were behind his sacking.

Hornets swoop for Ellington in record transfer (Aug 30, 2007 03:14 GMT)
Watford have signed striker Nathan Ellington from West Brom in a club-record £3.25million deal, rising to £4.25million on appearances.

Allen leaves Leicester after just five matches (Aug 30, 2007 03:07 GMT)
Leicester have parted company with manager Martin Allen after the club admitted differences of opinion had caused a fall-out at the Walkers Stadium.

Okocha guided by God to join Hull City (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Jay-Jay Okocha joined ambitious Championship outfit Hull City on Tuesday and insisted he had been guided by God.

QPR boss Gregory pays tribute to striker Jones (Aug 27, 2007 19:54 GMT)
QPR manager John Gregory described the death of Ray Jones as a 'tragic loss' and believed that he 'had the potential to go on and become a legend'.

Foxes boss Allen denies rift with Mandaric (Aug 27, 2007 19:51 GMT)
Leicester manager Martin Allen has dismissed reports of a rift with chairman Milan Mandaric.

QPR mourn death of promising striker Jones (Aug 25, 2007 19:53 GMT)
Ray Jones was today described as having had 'the world at his feet' after the young QPR striker was killed in a car crash.

Championship overshadowed by Jones death (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The death of QPR striker Ray Jones overshadowed events in the Coca-Cola Championship as Coventry surged to the top of the table.

Interested parties firm up QPR interest (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Multi-millionaire Flavio Briatore has confirmed he is interested buying Queens Park Rangers but warned he would not 'go crazy' to complete the sale.Briatore, team boss of Formula One marque Renault, i

Leicester boss Allen ignores talk of sacking (Aug 21, 2007 21:54 GMT)
Leicester manager Martin Allen has laughed off suggestions that his job is under threat - describing speculation of a rift with chairman Milan Mandaric as 'more rubbish'.

Hartson set to agree departure from Baggies (Aug 21, 2007 21:48 GMT)
John Hartson's days at West Brom look numbered with manager Tony Mowbray admitting the club is trying to reach a settlement with the former Wales international.

Championship: Parkin strikes to send Stoke top (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Watford went top of the Championship table after two games as they edged out Sheffield United 1-0 at Vicarage Road. Lee Williamson was the match-winner, netting in the 56th minute.

F1 guru Briatore set to take over QPR (Aug 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Flavio Briatore, who runs the Renault Formula One team, is set to become the new owner of QPR.

Hasselbaink teams up with Fowler at Cardiff (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Dutch international striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined Cardiff City, the second division team said on Thursday.

Baggies bag signing of Owls' Brunt (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Brom have completed the signing of Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Chris Brunt.

Lions handed £30,000 fine by Football Association (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Millwall have been handed a £30,000 fine by the Football Association after their players failed to improve their disciplinary record.

'No issue' between Mowbray and Davies (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is adamant there has been no behind-the-scenes bust-up with central defender Curtis Davies.

King worth £60m to Watford - Boothroyd (Aug 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd told Barclays Premier League clubs to forget about signing Marlon King - unless they are prepared to pay £60million for the forwa

Wolves seal deal for Luton prospect Foley (Aug 14, 2007 19:43 GMT)
Wolves have completed the signing of right-back Kevin Foley from Luton.

Burley admits fears over administration at Saints (Aug 14, 2007 17:41 GMT)
Southampton manager George Burley revealed he sold his best players this summer to ward off the threat of administration.

Mandaric backs Foxes boss over Hasselbaink (Aug 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric has vowed to stand by Foxes manager Martin Allen amid the confusion surrounding the collapse of Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink's move to the Championship club.

Round-up: Blades cool on Tevez compo claim (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
SHEFFIELD UNITED will not be rushed into putting forward their legal case for compensation in the Carlos Tevez affair.

Wolves agree fee for Foley (Aug 13, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wolves have agreed an undisclosed fee with Luton for the transfer of defender Kevin Foley.

Championship: Watford grab last-minute Wolves winner (Aug 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sheffield United began life back in the Championship with a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Colchester.

Pele signs for West Brom (Aug 9, 2007 21:18 GMT)
West Brom have signed Southampton midfielder Pele in a £1million deal.

Charlton sign McLeod and Zheng (Aug 9, 2007 19:34 GMT)
Charlton have completed a £3.5million double swoop for strikers Izale McLeod and Zheng Zhi.

Morgan completes Wolves takeover (Aug 9, 2007 19:30 GMT)
Cheshire businessman Steve Morgan has completed his takeover of Wolves, bringing to an end the 17-year reign of Sir Jack Hayward.

Delia not implicated in Norwich BBQ crisis (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Four Norwich players were among 30 people taken ill following a barbecue at the club's training ground, it emerged today.

Championship preview 2007/08 (Aug 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly takes an in depth look at the runners and riders for the forthcoming League Championship season.

Cresswell's move to Hull City falls through (Aug 1, 2007 23:14 GMT)
Richard Cresswell's move from Leeds to Yorkshire rivals Hull has fallen through after concerns over the striker's medical.

Diawara to leave Charlton for Bordeaux? (Aug 1, 2007 22:49 GMT)
French side Bordeaux are on the trail of Charlton defender Souleymane Diawara.


English League One
Inland Revenue drop Leeds United case (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Inland Revenue have dropped their legal challenge to Leeds' administrators KPMG. HM Revenue and Customs had challenged the way KPMG had guided Leeds out of administration on technical grounds and

Hughes returns to football after jail term (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lee Hughes returned to English soccer on Tuesday, signing for third-division Oldham after spending three years in jail for killing a man in a car crash.

Walsall apprentice Reid dies in training (Aug 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Walsall have announced that 16-year-old apprentice Anton Reid died during a training session on Monday morning.

League One: Late goals give Leeds the points (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Managerless Carlisle recorded their second win in as many games since parting company with former boss Neil McDonald, as they beat Oldham 1-0 in Coca-Cola League One.

Leeds chairman Bates considers FA appeal (Aug 10, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates is threatening to launch a fresh appeal to the Football Association after losing his fight against a 15-point penalty imposed by the Football League.

Leeds lose appeal against 15-point penalty (Aug 9, 2007 20:19 GMT)
Leeds claim today's decision to uphold their 15-point penalty by fellow Football League clubs at a special meeting in London is 'perverse'.

Ridsdale to publish account of Leeds downfall (Aug 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Peter Ridsdale is to publish a book detailing the spectacular rise and fall of Leeds during his controversial reign at Elland Road.

Hubbard: Leeds fans pay price of rightful penalty (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard picks through the bones of the decision to fine Leeds another 15 points.

Trio seal Leeds deal as embargo is lifted (Aug 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leeds have completed their first summer signings since the lifting of their transfer embargo.

Wise braced for daunting task at troubled Leeds (Aug 5, 2007 18:52 GMT)
Leeds manager Dennis Wise admits his side face a 'massive challenge' to salvage anything from the forthcoming League One season as they begin with a 15-point deficit.

Leeds fans facing up to relegation dogfight (Aug 4, 2007 22:22 GMT)
Leeds fans are preparing for another relegation battle next season after the club were given the green light to start their first season League One - with a 15 point deficit.

League return Leeds share with penalty (Aug 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leeds have been granted permission to play in the forthcoming season after being granted their Football League share but must do so with a 15-point deduction.

Time running out to save Leeds from expulsion (Aug 3, 2007 03:14 GMT)
Football League chairman Lord Mawhinney today warned that time is running out on Leeds' chances of starting the new season in League One.

Leeds still waiting for League's Golden Share (Aug 1, 2007 21:43 GMT)
Leeds' participation in League One this season remains in the balance with the club and the Football League still locked in talks over the transfer of their `golden share'.


English League Two
League Two: Darlington top after draw (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Darlington are top of Coca-Cola League Two despite only claiming a 2-2 draw from their home clash with Notts County.

League Two: Maximum points for Darlington (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Darlington moved to the top of the Coca-Cola League Two table after two rounds of fixtures with a handsome 3-0 away win against Accrington Stanley.


English Worthington Cup
Agent reveals heart fears over Leicester's Clarke (Aug 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Clive Clarke's agent revealed 'paramedics had to use a defibrillator' after the Leicester defender collapsed at half-time in the Carling Cup tie at Nottingham Forest.

West Ham rocked by Dyer's broken leg (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley described his side's 2-1 Carling Cup second round win at Bristol Rovers as 'immaterial' after new signing Kieron Dyer suffered a suspected broken leg.

Carling Cup review: Foxes match abandoned (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tonight's Carling Cup action was overshadowed by events at Nottingham Forest after Leicester's Clive Clarke collapsed in the dressing room at half-time, leading to the match being abandoned.

Leicester City player 'stable' after collapsing (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leicester City defender Clive Clarke was in a stable condition in hospital after collapsing in the dressing room at halftime of their League Cup tie at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, City said.

Leeds revival put to test at Portsmouth (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leeds United manager Dennis Wise puts his side's unbeaten start to the League One season to a tough test with the visit to Fratton Park in the Carling Cup.

Leeds United revival put to test at Portsmouth (Aug 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leeds United manager Dennis Wise puts his side's unbeaten start to the League One season to a tough test with the visit to Fratton Park in the Carling Cup.

Carling Cup draw: Bristol duo facing top flight (Aug 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The draw for the second round of the League Cup.

Carling Cup: Giant-killing Shrimps stun Preston (Aug 14, 2007 07:00 GMT)
League Two Morecambe made a stunning Carling Cup debut by knocking out Lancashire rivals and Championship side Preston North End 2-1 in the first round at Deepdale on Tuesday night.


England
Bentley back for England (Aug 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Blackburn's David Bentley and Aston Villa's Ashley Young have been named in England coach Steve McClaren's squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers at Wembley against Israel, on September 8, and Russia, on

Beckham fearful of qualification failure (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has described the prospect of England failing to reach Euro 2008 as 'unthinkable', and the midfielder accepts there will be no excuses if they are remain at home next summer.

McClaren no regrets over playing Beckham (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren has no regrets about asking David Beckham to make the first of his trans-Atlantic trips last week.

Bobby Charlton reveals reasons for rift with Jack (Aug 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bobby Charlton broke a long silence over the reasons for a bitter family rift with his brother Jack, in an interview before next month's release of his autobiography.

England arrange Austria friendly in November (Aug 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
England will tackle Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria in Vienna on Friday, November 16. The friendly has been arranged as part of the build-up to England's final Group D qualifier against Croatia the followi

Gerrard and Hargreaves doubtful for Germany (Aug 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves and Steven Gerrard are both unlikely to play for England against Germany in a friendly at Wembley on Wednesday.

McClaren looks beyond Germany (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is as keen as anyone to see Germany beaten at Wembley on Wednesday - but the England coach will not lose sight of the fact his main task is to snare maximum points from next month's Eur

Injured Campbell pulls out of England squad (Aug 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth central defender Sol Campbell has pulled out of England's squad for the friendly with Germany at Wembley on Wednesday because of a groin injury.