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Liverpool confirm exit of assistant boss Lee (Jun 30, 2011 19:51 GMT)
Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee has left his role at Anfield after the club confirmed his departure "by mutual consent''.

Neville backs Jones to star at Man Utd (Jun 30, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has backed new recruit Phil Jones to one day wear the armband at Old Trafford.

Pardew happy with five 'new signings' (Jun 30, 2011 11:38 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew feels he already effectively has five new signings at his disposal as his search for new talent continues.

Knight keen to step up if Cahill leaves Bolton (Jun 30, 2011 11:35 GMT)
Zat Knight says he is ready to take centre stage at Bolton, with the likely exit of £17 million-rated Gary Cahill meaning he could be required to become the club's defensive lynchpin.

QPR dismiss Neil Warnock quit rumours (Jun 30, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers have moved to quash speculation over Neil Warnock's future.

Gill: Man Utd get unfair treatment from FA (Jun 30, 2011 09:54 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill believes the club has been unduly punished by the Football Association as a result of their success.

McLeish to lay down the law at Aston Villa (Jun 30, 2011 09:17 GMT)
New Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will ''lay down some ground rules'' on how he expects his squad to behave when they report back on July 7 for pre-season training.

Unemployed Hughes misjudged own appeal (Jun 30, 2011 07:19 GMT)
Norman Hubbard says an inflated sense of self-worth has left Mark Hughes in managerial limbo.

Blues owner charged with money laundering (Jun 30, 2011 06:35 GMT)
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has been arrested and charged with five counts of money laundering involving £59 million.

Blues chief Yeung helps Hong Kong police probe (Jun 29, 2011 21:11 GMT)
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung is assisting police in Hong Kong in relation to criminal investigations being carried out in his homeland.

Jol has no Europa League complaints (Jun 29, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol insists he has no problem with starting the new season so early, as the Cottagers prepare to face NSI Runavik in a Europa League qualifier this Thursday.

Spurs continue battle over Olympic Stadium (Jun 29, 2011 14:14 GMT)
Tottenham have gone back to the High Court to continue their bid for a judicial review of the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham, the club have announced.

Canny Villas-Boas punctures the hype (Jun 29, 2011 11:02 GMT)
Andy Brassell watched Andre Villas-Boas' understated first press conference at Chelsea.

Villas-Boas' vision, Di Matteo joins (Jun 29, 2011 09:16 GMT)
New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas said his team will go out to win with a certain amount of flair when he faced the media for the first time on Wednesday morning.

Villas-Boas to face press, Di Matteo to join (Jun 29, 2011 07:35 GMT)
New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas will outline his plans for the club when he faces the media for the first time on Wednesday morning.

Bracewell-Smith: Sack the Arsenal board (Jun 28, 2011 16:48 GMT)
Former Arsenal director Lady Bracewell-Smith has launched an attack on the club's current board, claiming they should all be sacked for failing to take the club forward.

Toon expect Enrique back for pre-season (Jun 28, 2011 13:07 GMT)
Newcastle full-back Jose Enrique is expected to return for pre-season training with his team-mates on Monday.

QPR confirm Atalanta friendly (Jun 28, 2011 12:41 GMT)
QPR will face Serie A outfit Atalanta as part of their preparations for the new Premier League campaign.

Gerrard expects Reds to end trophy drought (Jun 28, 2011 10:52 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is confident the club now have in place the right structure in order for them to start winning trophies again.

Former Manchester City captain Doyle dies (Jun 28, 2011 09:08 GMT)
Former Manchester City captain Mike Doyle has died at the age of 64, the club have confirmed.

Wenger seeks to address 'defensive solidity' (Jun 28, 2011 07:35 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has spoken of a need to invest in his defence this summer but said it is imperative Arsenal act with financial responsibility.

Reina rules out move to Atletico Madrid (Jun 28, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has swiftly put an end to rumours that he is about to depart Anfield and head to Atletico Madrid to fill the imminent void left by the Manchester United-bound David de Gea.

Newcastle 'keeper Harper to fight for place (Jun 27, 2011 13:36 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper will return for pre-season ready to fight for his place in the team.

Nani says he is not worried by Young signing (Jun 27, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has welcomed Ashley Young to Old Trafford despite the threat he poses to his position.

England's White shining bright (Jun 27, 2011 09:42 GMT)
Rob Facey talks to England striker Ellen White ahead of their first Women's World Cup clash.

Morison's quantum leap (Jun 26, 2011 09:35 GMT)
Will Tidey on the career of Steve Morison as he makes an incredible leap into the Premier League.

Hiddink was first choice for Chelsea - agent (Jun 26, 2011 09:16 GMT)
Guus Hiddink was Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's first choice to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Stamford Bridge, according to Hiddink's agent Cees van Nieuwenhuizen.

When Villas-Boas took the high road (Jun 25, 2011 22:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly hears how Andre Villas-Boas made his coaching bones in a Scottish setting.

Villas-Boas inspired by Sir Bobby (Jun 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
New Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says former England manager Bobby Robson has been one of the most important figures in his career.

Swansea transfer ban requested by Ipswich (Jun 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Swansea have been reported to the Premier League by Ipswich, who have demanded that the Welsh club be slapped with a transfer embargo for non-payment of player wages.

Nani to stay and fight for position at United (Jun 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani will not be forced out of the club by the arrival of £17 million Ashley Young, contrary to reports.

Alvarez 'already signed' for Arsenal - Zamparini (Jun 25, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims Ricardo Alvarez is an Arsenal player, commenting: "At this moment he has already signed for the Gunners."

Huth aims to spoil Chelsea party (Jun 24, 2011 15:07 GMT)
Stoke defender Robert Huth hopes his reunion with Andre Villas-Boas will be an unhappy one for the new Chelsea manager.

Delph: Young irreplaceable (Jun 24, 2011 13:28 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph says the club will struggle to fill the void left by former team-mate Ashley Young following his dream move to Manchester United.

Bruce still plans to give youth a chance (Jun 24, 2011 11:58 GMT)
Steve Bruce has promised his summer transfer blitz will not prevent the club's youngsters from getting their chance.

Park: It would be an honour to stay at Utd (Jun 24, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Park Ji-Sung has stressed that he wants to remain at Manchester United after his recent remarks about moving on.

Valencia welcomes Young competition at United (Jun 24, 2011 08:51 GMT)
Antonio Valencia has welcomed the arrival of Ashley Young at Manchester United, with the Ecuador winger insisting he has no intention of leaving the club.

Villas-Boas targeting Chelsea quadruple (Jun 23, 2011 21:45 GMT)
New Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has set his sights on the quadruple next season but insists every Champions League triumph is based on luck.

Marveaux out to impress at Newcastle (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Newcastle new boy Sylvain Marveaux is hoping his exploits in the Premier League can win him international recognition with France.

Goalkeeper Cerny signs new QPR deal (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny has agreed a one-year extension to stay with the Premier League newcomers.

Coyle: Holden could be out till October (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle fears he could be without influential midfielder Stuart Holden until October.

Court rejects bid for Olympic stadium review (Jun 23, 2011 21:44 GMT)
The High Court in London have rejected bids by Tottenham Hotspur and Leyton Orient for a judicial review into West Ham United's move to the Olympic Stadium.

Downing takes step closer to Liverpool switch (Jun 23, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Stewart Downing is on the verge of joining Liverpool after being told by Aston Villa that he is free to leave the club, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

Villas-Boas casts aside Jose comparisons (Jun 22, 2011 19:36 GMT)
New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has spoken of his desire to build his Stamford Bridge regime into something other than a "one-man show".

Birmingham appoint Hughton as new boss (Jun 22, 2011 14:51 GMT)
Former Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has been given the task of guiding Birmingham City back into the top flight at the first attempt after being confirmed as the club's new manager.

South Korean striker Ji to join Sunderland (Jun 22, 2011 11:31 GMT)
South Korea club Chunnam Dragons have confirmed that striker Ji Dong-won is set to join Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Bolton refusing to budge over Al-Habsi fee (Jun 22, 2011 10:38 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers are refusing to move from their £4 million valuation of goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, who is a target for Wigan.

Chelsea appoint Villas-Boas as new boss (Jun 22, 2011 09:46 GMT)
Chelsea have appointed Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager, having paid his €15 million contract release clause on Tuesday.

Morison optimistic Norwich can beat drop (Jun 22, 2011 08:48 GMT)
New Norwich striker Steve Morison maintains the Canaries have what it takes to emulate the likes of Wigan and West Brom and stay in the Premier League.

FA: Letters prove GB Olympic agreement (Jun 22, 2011 08:06 GMT)
The Football Association insist they have letters from the other home nations accepting their right to select Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish players for British Olympic football teams.

Gerrard: We must compete with Man Utd (Jun 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says that the club will be motivated by trying to haul back Manchester United's Premier League title record next season.

Houllier urges fans to give McLeish a chance (Jun 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Gerard Houllier has urged Aston Villa fans to give his successor Alex McLeish the chance to prove he is the right man for the managerial job.

Porto chief fears star players could leave (Jun 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Having lost manager Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea paid his €15 million contract release clause, FC Porto chairman Pinto da Costa admits he is worried that some of the club's star players may leave under similar circumstances.

Adebayor targeted by Zenit St Petersburg (Jun 22, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has become the latest recruitment target for Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, according to reports in the Guardian and the Daily Mail, as Manchester City look to offload a score of players.

Birmingham set to name Hughton as new boss (Jun 21, 2011 20:36 GMT)
Birmingham are expected to name Chris Hughton as their new manager in the next 24 hours, with the former Newcastle United boss believed to have pipped Roberto Di Matteo to the post.

Yeovil boss urges fans to scout on Twitter (Jun 21, 2011 18:01 GMT)
Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton has asked the club's fans to act as scouts by suggesting potential signings on Twitter.

Watford appoint Sean Dyche as manager (Jun 21, 2011 14:31 GMT)
Watford have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager.

Fulham's Jol to bring in 'four or five' players (Jun 21, 2011 14:20 GMT)
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits he needs to strengthen his squad ahead of a busy campaign and has set his sights on drafting in "four or five" new players.

Sorensen set for talks over new contract (Jun 21, 2011 12:15 GMT)
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen wants to extend his contract with the club despite being second choice behind Asmir Begovic, according to manager Tony Pulis.

McLeish wants Downing to stay with Villa (Jun 21, 2011 11:51 GMT)
Newly-recruited Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is gearing up for showdown talks with wantaway winger Stewart Downing, with the manager admitting "we certainly don't want to lose Stewart".

Villas-Boas hands in resignation at Porto (Jun 21, 2011 11:18 GMT)
FC Porto have revealed that treble-winning coach Andre Villas-Boas has resigned from his position, with Chelsea confirming they are hoping to agree personal terms with him "in the near future".

Usmanov ups share in Arsenal to over 29% (Jun 21, 2011 08:57 GMT)
Alisher Usmanov has increased his shareholding in Arsenal beyond the 29% mark.

Mills slams system after England U21s' failure (Jun 21, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Danny Mills has branded young English footballers as "robots" after the Under-21 squad's stuttering display at the European Championships which culminated in a group stage exit.

McLeish: I'll win over the Aston Villa fans (Jun 20, 2011 13:05 GMT)
Former Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish said it was one of the toughest decisions of his career to accept the position of manager with arch-rivals Aston Villa and has asked the fans of the club to allow him time to prove he is the right man for the

Martinez still has plans for Hendry Thomas (Jun 20, 2011 11:46 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has told midfielder Hendry Thomas he still has a future at the club despite his lack of involvement towards the end of last season.

Pulis expects expensive transfer window (Jun 20, 2011 11:41 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects this summer's transfer market to be an expensive one with smaller clubs feeling the knock-on effect of larger fees being paid by the top Premier League sides.

Park Ji-Sung ponders Manchester United exit (Jun 20, 2011 08:36 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung believes he doesn't have long left at Old Trafford and would consider a move to another club in the next couple of year

Birmingham step up search for new manager (Jun 20, 2011 08:09 GMT)
Birmingham City are stepping up their attempts to appoint a quickfire replacement for Alex McLeish, who will be unveiled as Aston Villa's new manager on Monday.

Free agent Bothroyd yet to agree QPR deal (Jun 20, 2011 08:02 GMT)
England striker Jay Bothroyd's future has yet to be decided despite reports he is set to sign for Queens Park Rangers, according to his agent.

Pearce laments early failures as England crash (Jun 20, 2011 07:17 GMT)
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce said his team paid the price for their poor start to the European Championship following a heart-breaking exit from the competition against the Czech Republic.

No regrets for Torres as he eyes bright future (Jun 18, 2011 10:24 GMT)
Fernando Torres insists he does not regret joining Chelsea despite enduring his worst season in the Premier League.

An embarrassment of riches (Jun 18, 2011 08:44 GMT)
Neil Warnock set QPR in the right direction, but Rob Facey thinks the chaos may be returning.

Capello linked to Inter, Ancelotti not on radar (Jun 18, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello is high on Inter Milan's short-list to take over from outgoing manager Leonardo, but the England boss says he is unaware of speculation linking him to the Italian giants.

Modric reveals desire to leave Tottenham (Jun 18, 2011 01:02 GMT)
Luka Modric has breathed life into Chelsea's pursuit of his signature by claiming he wants to leave Tottenham.

Quinn vows to back Bruce in transfers market (Jun 17, 2011 13:39 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has assured manager Steve Bruce that he will help him build an exciting squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

League Two fixtures 2011-12 (Jun 17, 2011 12:03 GMT)
Full fixture list for next season.

League One fixtures 2011-12 (Jun 17, 2011 12:02 GMT)
Full fixture list for next season.

Championship fixtures 2011-12 (Jun 17, 2011 12:01 GMT)
Full fixture list for next season.

Premier League fixtures 2011-12 (Jun 17, 2011 11:58 GMT)
Full fixture list for next season.

Dalglish questions timing of season kick-off (Jun 17, 2011 11:54 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has expressed concern about the new fixture list with the upcoming season scheduled to start just three days after a round of international matches.

McLeish confirmed as Aston Villa manager (Jun 17, 2011 08:08 GMT)
Aston Villa have confirmed the controversial appointment of former Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish as their new manager despite protests from the fans.

Premier League: Champions start at West Brom (Jun 17, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Premier League champions Manchester United will begin the defence of their title away at West Bromwich Albion, while newly-promoted Swansea open the season with a trip to the richest club in the top flight, Manchester City.

Walker plays down Roberto Carlos comparison (Jun 17, 2011 07:57 GMT)
Walker plays down Roberto Carlos comparison Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker has been dubbed the new Roberto Carlos by some sections of the Spanish media after impressive performances at his position for England during the European Under-21 Champions

Man United to enter Modric bidding war (Jun 17, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are considering entering a bidding war with Chelsea for the services of Tottenham's Luka Modric.

Fergie backs pal McLeish to succeed at Villa (Jun 17, 2011 06:51 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects Alex McLeish to win over angry Aston Villa fans if his controversial appointment as the club's new manager goes through.

Kyrgiakos earns one-year extension (Jun 16, 2011 19:44 GMT)
Liverpool defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has earned himself a 12-month contract extension at Anfield.

Hiddink to be Blues boss next week (Jun 16, 2011 15:42 GMT)
Guus Hiddink will become Chelsea manager next week because he is the only credible candidate in the eyes of Roman Abramovich, according to ESPNsoccernet sources.

McClaren unveiled as Nottingham Forest boss (Jun 16, 2011 12:01 GMT)
Former England head coach Steve McClaren was unveiled as the new Nottingham Forest manager at a press conference at the City Ground.

Age is more than a figure (Jun 16, 2011 11:16 GMT)
Norman Hubbard considers whether age alone is a true indicataor of a player's career point.

Inter's Eto'o pondering Premier League move (Jun 16, 2011 11:16 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o has revealed that he could leave the San Siro and join a Premier League side during the summer transfer window.

PSV chief cast doubt over Gomes return (Jun 16, 2011 10:47 GMT)
PSV sporting director Marcel Brands has claimed that it is doubtful Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes will return to the Dutch giants this summer.

Carling Cup draw: McClaren facing derby clash (Jun 16, 2011 09:19 GMT)
The draw for the first stages of the Carling Cup

Villa continue McLeish talks despite fan protest (Jun 16, 2011 07:14 GMT)
Aston Villa will push ahead with their controversial plans to secure former Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish as their new manager, despite widespread protests from the club's fans.

Barton: I want to stay at Newcastle (Jun 16, 2011 04:51 GMT)
Joey Barton has expressed his desire to stay at Newcastle, following on from his initial disappointment at the imminent departure of Magpies skipper Kevin Nolan.

Watford snub Cardiff approach for Malky Mackay (Jun 15, 2011 11:42 GMT)
Watford have rejected an official approach from Championship rivals Cardiff for manager Malky Mackay.

Shearer turns down Cardiff (Jun 15, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Alan Shearer has issued a statement confirming that talks with Cardiff regarding the manager's position were "unsuccessful".

Birmingham targeting six candidates for job (Jun 15, 2011 04:28 GMT)
Birmingham have created a short-list of six candidates to replace Alex McLeish, with former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton the most likely.

Fabregas wants Barcelona move, claims Sagna (Jun 14, 2011 20:54 GMT)
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas wants to join Barcelona this summer, according to Arsenal team-mate Bacary Sagna.

Aston Villa to interview McLeish "imminently" (Jun 14, 2011 18:56 GMT)
Aston Villa have confirmed they will hold talks with former Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish "imminently" as they seek to appoint a new manager.

Chelsea to announce new boss within two weeks (Jun 14, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has revealed the club hopes to announce their new manager "in the next week or two" as speculation continues that Guus Hiddink will make a return.

Gazidis: Wenger must keep support of the fans (Jun 14, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has promised to deliver a busy summer for the club on the transfer front, but has warned Arsene Wenger that he cannot lose the support of Gunners fans.

Ronaldo would reject Manchester City offer (Jun 14, 2011 07:16 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a snub to Manchester City by promising he will not leave Real Madrid for Eastlands.

Furious Blues to demand £5.4m for McLeish (Jun 14, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham City acting chairman Peter Pannu has hit out at Aston Villa over their interest in Alex McLeish, and insisted the relegated club will demand full compensation of £5.4 million if he moves across the city.

Gazidis: Arsenal must not over-react to slump (Jun 13, 2011 22:35 GMT)
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has reiterated that there will be players coming and going this summer but said it is important not to "throw the baby out with the bathwater".

Villa make enquiry over McLeish availability (Jun 13, 2011 18:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have approached city rivals Birmingham to ask about the legal situation regarding Alex McLeish after the Scot quit his job as manager.

Reina set to return for Liverpool pre-season (Jun 13, 2011 16:56 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is expected to be fit for the start of pre-season training after undergoing surgery on a double hernia.

Paul Scholes: I was never a nasty player (Jun 13, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Paul Scholes has rejected the theory there was any malice behind his infamous tackling technique.

Chelsea's Hilario signs new one-year deal (Jun 13, 2011 13:57 GMT)
Chelsea's reserve goalkeeper Hilario has signed a one-year extension to his current contract.

Cerny signs one-year extension to QPR deal (Jun 13, 2011 13:46 GMT)
QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny has agreed a one-year contract extension at Loftus Road and will put pen-to-paper when he returns from holiday.

Pardew admits Enrique may not sign new deal (Jun 13, 2011 12:30 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted the club is struggling to persuade Jose Enrique to sign a new deal.

Vaughan rejects Blackpool, wants Prem return (Jun 13, 2011 11:11 GMT)
Wales midfielder David Vaughan has turned down Blackpool's offer of a new contract and will leave the club in search of Premier League football.

Stoke's Coates not considering Shawcross sale (Jun 13, 2011 09:18 GMT)
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates is not considering letting Ryan Shawcross leave the club this summer.

Suarez: We must maintain form to challenge (Jun 13, 2011 09:10 GMT)
Liverpool will need to maintain the kind of form they saw in the second half of the season under Kenny Dalglish if they are to challenge for honours, according to Luis Suarez.

McClaren named Nottingham Forest manager (Jun 13, 2011 08:04 GMT)
Nottingham Forest have given Steve McClaren a route back into English football since his spell in charge of the national team ended in failure and ridicule after they terminated the contract of manager Billy Davies with immediate effect.

Wilkins: Sturridge can be exceptional talent (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Daniel Sturridge has been tipped to become one of the Premier League's most potent strikers by former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins.

Nani has Mourinho ambition (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani has said that he harbours the ambition of playing under Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho one day.

Pannu slams McLeish over Birmingham exit (Jun 13, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham's acting chairman Peter Pannu has slammed former boss Alex McLeish for quitting his job by e-mail after the club had already bought him four players.

Van Persie Twitter denial (Jun 12, 2011 21:50 GMT)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie says he was misquoted in questioning the professionalism of players in the Premier League.

McLeish quits Blues, linked with Aston Villa (Jun 12, 2011 15:58 GMT)
Birmingham have confirmed manager Alex McLeish has resigned in an email to acting chairman Peter Pannu.

Davies leaves Forest, McClaren in frame (Jun 12, 2011 15:24 GMT)
Nottingham Forest have terminated the contract of manager Billy Davies with immediate effect.

A whole new (and old) ball game (Jun 12, 2011 12:49 GMT)
In which our very own Harry Harris eulogises the new Football 40 format that he created.

Hernandez seeks to improve on early success (Jun 12, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has vowed not to rest on his laurels after a stunning debut season in England.

Usmanov: Gunners board to blame for drought (Jun 12, 2011 12:02 GMT)
Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov has laid the blame for Arsenal's failure to secure any silverware in the last six seasons squarely at the door of the club's board, who he happens to be at loggerheads with.

Glazers linked with United flotation and buy-out (Jun 12, 2011 11:10 GMT)
The long-term future of Manchester United is the subject of speculation as its Glazer family owners have been linked with both a sale to Qatar Holdings and a floatation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Rushden & Diamonds expelled from Conference (Jun 11, 2011 15:32 GMT)
Rushden & Diamonds have been expelled from the Blue Square Bet Premier at the league's annual general meeting.

Essien tells Chelsea he wants to stay (Jun 11, 2011 14:20 GMT)
Michael Essien has handed manager-less Chelsea a boost by declaring his intention to stay at Stamford Bridge next season.

Pearce hits back at Spain jibes (Jun 11, 2011 11:32 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has labelled Spain's pre-tournament taunts "irrelevant" as England prepare to meet the tournament favourites in their opening European Under-21 Championship match on Sunday.

Besiktas confirm talks to sign Man Utd's Bebe (Jun 11, 2011 09:19 GMT)
Manchester United forward Bebe will spend next season on loan at Besiktas with a view to completing a £2 million move to the Turkish club, according to reports.

Liverpool in the hunt for Serie A defender (Jun 11, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Serie A club Catania say that Liverpool have expressed interest in their Argentine defender Matias Silvestre.

Van Persie criticises behaviour of English players (Jun 11, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie believes the behaviour of some of his "English colleagues'' may hamper Arsenal's chances to win the Premier League next season due to their party lifestyle.

Cabaye seals long-term Newcastle deal (Jun 11, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of France international Yohan Cabaye on a five-year contract from Lille.

Neville eyes two more years at Goodison (Jun 10, 2011 14:29 GMT)
Phil Neville has said he hope to continue his Everton career for another two season.

Coventry fury as King signs for Birmingham (Jun 10, 2011 13:16 GMT)
Birmingham have reportedly signed Coventry striker Marlon King, causing a furious reaction from Sky Blues manager Andy Thorn.

Cantona in Old Trafford return (Jun 10, 2011 12:58 GMT)
Manchester United hero Eric Cantona will return to Old Trafford as part of Paul Scholes' testimonial match on August 5.

Jenkinson keen to emulate idol Tony Adams (Jun 10, 2011 12:43 GMT)
Carl Jenkinson hopes to become Arsenal's new Tony Adams after the young defender completed a dream move to his boyhood club.

Martinez rejects Villa, opts to stay at Wigan (Jun 10, 2011 11:40 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has rejected the overtures of Aston Villa to stay with the Latics for the next season and will have his current contract increased.

Football League vote for financial fair play (Jun 10, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Football League clubs voted to adopt UEFA's financial fair play system where teams can only spend what they earn.

Gerrard: I'll be back even fitter for Liverpool (Jun 10, 2011 09:31 GMT)
Steven Gerrard is poised to return for Liverpool in the best shape he has been in for a decade when he makes his comeback for the Merseysiders ahead of next season.

Dixon: Wenger knows he must make changes (Jun 10, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Mark Lomas asks Arsenal legend Lee Dixon how Arsene Wenger can bring the good times back to the Gunners.

Tony Adams: Graham was better than Wenger (Jun 10, 2011 07:43 GMT)
Arsenal legend Tony Adams claims that George Graham was a better coach than Arsene Wenger.

Diaby admits to wearing Spurs shirt at home (Jun 10, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has risked angering Gunners fans by admitting that he owns a Tottenham shirt and wears it when he is at home.

Kolo Toure blamed club doctor over banned pills (Jun 10, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, who is currently serving a six-month suspension for taking a banned weight loss product, blamed the club doctor according to a report from the FA panel that investigated the case.

First XI: Most influential Chelsea managers (Jun 9, 2011 14:41 GMT)
This week's First XI presents a selection of some of Chelsea's most influential managers from history.

Jones, Henderson deals done - U-21s Pearce (Jun 9, 2011 13:41 GMT)
Stuart Pearce has insisted it was not any hindrance to his plans to see Phil Jones and Jordan Henderson head to Manchester United and Liverpool respectively to tie up their transfers.

Heitinga frustrated at lack of European football (Jun 9, 2011 12:53 GMT)
Everton defender John Heitinga has warned the Toffees that he could leave Goodison Park, after admitting that he is frustrated at the club's lack of European football.

Kolarov: I want to stay at Manchester City (Jun 9, 2011 12:28 GMT)
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov has ended any speculation that he is thinking about leaving the club this summer.

Whelan confident over Villa target Martinez (Jun 9, 2011 11:38 GMT)
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has exclusively told ESPNsoccernet that he believes there is a good chance that his manager Roberto Martinez will reject the overtures of Aston Villa and stay with him.

Usain Bolt: I could play for Man Utd (Jun 9, 2011 10:54 GMT)
Athletics star Usain Bolt has said that he would like to play football when he retires from his current sport, and showed his trademark confidence by suggesting he is good enough to play for Manchester United.

Arshavin casts doubt over Fabregas future (Jun 9, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas may claim to be in the dark over his future with the club, but team-mate Andrei Arshavin has revealed that some of the Gunners fear the Spaniard is on his way out.

Pratley leaves Swans to chase new challenge (Jun 9, 2011 08:15 GMT)
Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley has confirmed he will leave the recently promoted club this summer, with Bolton a possible destination for the 26-year-old.

Premier League clubs' revenue soars, wages up (Jun 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Combined revenues of Premier League clubs have soared above £2 billion for the first time since the 2009/10 season, a Deloitte annual report on the finances of the game revealed.

Fitness Hargreaves' only failure (Jun 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on the demise of Owen Hargreaves, a quality footballer ruined by injuries.

Rewind to 1993: Ince breaks down barriers (Jun 9, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to the day in 1993 when Paul Ince broke down a racial barrier for England.

Villa given permission to talk to Martinez (Jun 8, 2011 22:29 GMT)
Aston Villa are hoping to appoint Roberto Martinez as their next boss after being given permission to speak to the Wigan Athletic manager.

Ferdinand bottom in player vocab Twitter study (Jun 8, 2011 14:08 GMT)
An analysis of footballers' vocabulary on social networking site Twitter has revealed Manchester United Rio Ferdinand to have an overwhelmingly 'basic' command of the English language.

QPR boss Warnock ready for Prem sack race (Jun 8, 2011 13:14 GMT)
Neil Warnock is sure he will begin next season in charge of QPR but admits his position may come under scrutiny if the team make a poor start.

Injured Gibbs pulls out of England U-21 squad (Jun 8, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Kieran Gibbs has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for the European Championship due to an ankle injury.

Odemwingie set for West Brom contract talks (Jun 8, 2011 10:48 GMT)
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie's representatives will hold fresh talks with the club over a new contract for the Nigerian international during the next few days.

Friedel: I can be Spurs No. 1 (Jun 8, 2011 09:50 GMT)
New Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has not moved to north London for the money and that he expects to be pushing Heurelho Gomes hard for the club's No. 1 jersey.

Jermaine Jones eyes long-term Rovers switch (Jun 8, 2011 09:24 GMT)
Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones says he is keen on a permanent return to Blackburn Rovers, after enjoying a four-month loan spell at Ewood Park.

Stoke's Sorensen keen to negotiate pay rise (Jun 8, 2011 08:30 GMT)
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has stated that he is keen on negotiating with the club about his current salary.

Theo Walcott fears Nasri Arsenal exit (Jun 7, 2011 13:11 GMT)
Theo Walcott has stressed Samir Nasri's importance to Arsenal as speculation intensifies that the France international could be set to leave the club.

Helguson signs contract extension with QPR (Jun 7, 2011 11:50 GMT)
Iceland striker Heidar Helguson has signed a new one-year contract with Queens Park Rangers.

Snubbed Crouch won't turn back on England (Jun 7, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Snubbed England striker Peter Crouch insists he is not about to turn his back on his country and intends to carry on playing international football.

Dempsey hints at exit (Jun 7, 2011 09:13 GMT)
Fulham forward Clint Dempsey has shocked his club by revealing he would leave Craven Cottage for a Champions League team.

Nolan rejects Newcastle new contract offer (Jun 7, 2011 08:50 GMT)
Newcastle United captain Kevin Nolan has rejected the offer a new contract at St James' Park, delivering another blow to manager Alan Pardew's hopes of tying up his key players.

Fulham name Jol as new manager (Jun 7, 2011 08:01 GMT)
Fulham have appointed Martin Jol as new manager. The Dutchman succeeds Mark Hughes, who quit the Premier League club last week.

Farewell to a ginger genius (Jun 7, 2011 07:45 GMT)
Daniel Harris is still trying to get the loss of Paul Scholes to Manchester United and football.

Hiddink still committed to Turkey, insists agent (Jun 7, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea target Guus Hiddink is still "very happy'' as Turkey manager despite claims he is on his way to Stamford Bridge, according to the Dutchman's agent.

Turkey braced for Hiddink departure to Chelsea (Jun 6, 2011 14:39 GMT)
The Turkish FA has added fuel to the fire, with the national association admitting it is powerless to prevent Guus Hiddink heading back for a second spell in charge of Chelsea.

Ferguson: We won't let up in pursuit of glory (Jun 6, 2011 13:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is not going to put his feet up despite Manchester United overhauling Liverpool's record of 18 league titles.

Wolves hope to clinch O'Hara deal from Spurs (Jun 6, 2011 13:03 GMT)
Wolves are optimistic of completing the permanent signing of Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara in the next few days.

Baines happy with big name transfer links (Jun 6, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Everton left-back Leighton Baines claims to be in the dark over his team's summer transfer plans, but says he is pleased with his club being linked to some top players like Miroslav Klose, who has recently cut ties with Bayern Munich.

Swansea closing on £3.5m move for Graham (Jun 6, 2011 09:54 GMT)
A few weeks after becoming the first Welsh club to secure promotion to the Premier League, Swansea City appear to be on the verge of breaking their transfer record with a £3.5 million move for Watford striker Danny Graham.

Hiddink 'days' away from Chelsea return (Jun 6, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard Senior says that he expects Guus Hiddink to be appointed as Chelsea boss within the next few days.

Parker holds off on future (Jun 6, 2011 05:25 GMT)
Scott Parker says he will take a summer holiday with his family before making any decisions on his playing future.

Young to discuss future with Aston Villa boss (Jun 6, 2011 02:23 GMT)
Ashley Young will discuss his future with Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner this week and believes he should be playing "at the highest level" after netting England's equaliser against Switzerland at the weekend.

Joorabchian: Hughes has no club lined up (Jun 5, 2011 12:48 GMT)
Mark Hughes' agent has denied that he left Fulham to walk straight into another job, and insisted that the move was purely because Fulham were unable to match his ambitions.

Hughton keen to return to management (Jun 4, 2011 13:09 GMT)
Chris Hughton is ready for a return to management - and hoping for an opportunity at ''the highest level possible''.

Wayne Rooney: I've had a hair transplant (Jun 4, 2011 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney claims to have had a hair transplant, but the story bears all the hallmarks of an elaborate hoax.

Capello confirms: Rio will be vice-captain (Jun 4, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand will be handed the captain's armband should John Terry leave the pitch in England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland at Wembley on Saturday.

Van Persie denies Spain and Chelsea attack (Jun 4, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie has retracted comments attributed to him regarding Spain and Chelsea after reportedly launching a tirade on the two teams on Thursday.

Hiddink quiet on possible Chelsea return (Jun 4, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has remained coy on his possible return to the Premier League after recent reports linked the 64-year-old to a second stint in charge of Chelsea.

Hughes to wait for right job to arrive (Jun 3, 2011 18:52 GMT)
Mark Hughes may be willing to remain out of management for a year after quitting as Fulham boss, his agent Kia Joorabchian has revealed.

Ormerod signs new Blackpool deal (Jun 3, 2011 13:43 GMT)
Brett Ormerod has signed a new one-year deal with Championship-bound Blackpool.

Terry: Blues would welcome Hiddink or Hughes (Jun 3, 2011 12:26 GMT)
John Terry believes the Chelsea players would welcome Guus Hiddink or Mark Hughes as the club's new manager.

Liverpool eye Gerrard boost for next season (Jun 3, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Liverpool first-team coach Steve Clarke has hailed captain Steven Gerrard as "one of the most complete footballers of his generation" and feels his return to full fitness will be a major boost next season.

Kean backs Formica and Rochina for success (Jun 3, 2011 10:16 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean insists Mauro Formica and Ruben Rochina will be ready to make an impact next season.

Newcastle hit back at Owen over Twitter jibe (Jun 3, 2011 07:38 GMT)
Newcastle have hit back at their former striker Michael Owen after he suggested they were a "poor team" on Twitter.

Blackburn fan auctioning off penalty spot (Jun 3, 2011 07:00 GMT)
A Blackburn Rovers fan is selling the penalty spot from which Wayne Rooney clinched Man Utd's 19th league title, on eBay.

Johnson: Tevez must stay at Man City (Jun 3, 2011 02:15 GMT)
Adam Johnson has urged club captain Carlos Tevez to remain a Manchester City player.

Cole tips Sturridge to shine for Blues (Jun 2, 2011 18:39 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole expects Daniel Sturridge to have a major impact at Chelsea next season after being impressed with his performances on loan at Bolton.

Hughes quits Fulham, no Villa contact (Jun 2, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Mark Hughes has left Fulham after less than a year at Craven Cottage, but ESPNsoccernet understands that he is not Aston Villa's first choice to replace Gerard Houllier.

Ramage extends QPR stay by one year (Jun 2, 2011 14:30 GMT)
Defender Peter Ramage has agreed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at QPR until 2012.

Van Persie slams Spain and Chelsea 'bitching' (Jun 2, 2011 12:31 GMT)
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has launched an incredible tirade against Spain and Chelsea players, telling them to stop 'bitching' at officials and get on with playing football.

Chris Samba positive over Blackburn future (Jun 2, 2011 11:51 GMT)
Chris Samba is positive that Blackburn can spend money in the summer and improve the squad to avoid another season like the last one.

David Sullivan slams Fernandes' 'derisory' bid (Jun 2, 2011 11:08 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has crushed any hope of a takeover from Tony Fernandes, unless the Malaysian businessman, who owns Formula One's Team Lotus, makes a proper offer to consider.

Zhirkov: Chelsea doctors stopped me playing (Jun 2, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Yuri Zhirkov has claimed Chelsea's medical staff denied him the chance to take part in the run-in despite him feeling he had recovered from injury.

WBA's Dorrans determined to prove fitness (Jun 2, 2011 10:27 GMT)
West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans is keen to prove his fitness after a season blighted by injury and loss of form.

Taylor: FIFA told me to make fake claims (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Former England manager Graham Taylor has that he was encouraged by FIFA officials to make false expenses claims.

Hughes' Fulham deal expires, sparks Villa talk (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Mark Hughes' contract at Fulham expired on Wednesday night, fuelling rumours the Welshman is set to leave Craven Cottage to take up the recently vacated position at Aston Villa.

Liverpool on the hunt for Henderson - report (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool have reportedly targeted Sunderland's Jordan Henderson as an acquisition for this summer.

Opposites attract (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard wonders if Sam Allardyce and West Ham is a match made in heaven or hell.

Rewind to 1985: The Heysel aftermath (Jun 2, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 1985, when English clubs were banned from Europe after the Heysel Disaster.

Houllier resigns as manager of Aston Villa (Jun 1, 2011 19:44 GMT)
Gerard Houllier has resigned as manager of Aston Villa due to concerns over his health.

F1 boss Tony Fernandes claims West Ham bid (Jun 1, 2011 15:16 GMT)
Air Asia and Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes has confirmed on his Twitter account that he has made an offer to buy West Ham.

Tottenham star Pienaar to undergo surgery (Jun 1, 2011 12:45 GMT)
Tottenham winger Steven Pienaar will undergo surgery following South Africa's clash with Egypt on Sunday.

Fulham defender Kelly considering options (Jun 1, 2011 12:42 GMT)
Stephen Kelly has admitted he may be forced to leave Fulham in a bid to secure regular football next season.

'Embarrassed' Berba wants to fight for place (Jun 1, 2011 12:31 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov insists he will stay at Manchester United despite his "embarrassment" at missing out on the Champions League final squad.

Barnsley confirm Keith Hill appointment (Jun 1, 2011 12:04 GMT)
Barnsley have appointed Keith Hill as their new manager.

McArthur tips McCarthy to stay at Wigan (Jun 1, 2011 11:52 GMT)
James McArthur is not convinced his Wigan team-mate James McCarthy will leave this summer - even if bigger clubs come calling.

Chimbonda among those released by QPR (Jun 1, 2011 09:22 GMT)
Neil Warnock has begun his clear-out at QPR by releasing eight players.

CSI complete takeover of Portsmouth (Jun 1, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Portsmouth have another set of new owners after Convers Sports Initiatives, controlled by London-based Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, confirmed it had bought the Fratton Park outfit following approval by the Football League.

Owen agrees one-year Man Utd deal (Jun 1, 2011 09:06 GMT)
Michael Owen has been awarded a new one-year deal by Manchester United, which will see him stay at the club until 2012.

Scholes expects Man Utd to stay at the top (Jun 1, 2011 07:48 GMT)
Paul Scholes has backed Manchester United to continue their trophy gathering exploits even though he will no longer be contributing to them.

Guus opens door to Blues return (Jun 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Guus Hiddink appears to be ready to take over Chelsea next season after revealing he is eager to return to club management.

Nasri doubt as talks stall (Jun 1, 2011 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal forward Samir Nasri's future at the club is in doubt, with manager Arsene Wenger revealing that talks regarding a new deal for the 23-year-old have stalled.