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FIFA and UEFA Powerless Over Banner

FIFA and UEFA Powerless Over Banner

FIFA and UEFA insist they cannot take action against the Russian Football Union for the failure to punish Lokomotiv Moscow for displaying a racist banner. 24 Sep 2010
Harper Facing Long Absence

Harper Facing Long Absence

NEWCASTLE revealed tonight they expect Steve Harper to be out of action for around 12 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery. 24 Sep 2010
Holloway Plays Down Dressing-Room Discussion

Holloway Plays Down Dressing-Room Discussion

BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway claims reports of a dressing-room bust-up during last week's thrashing at Chelsea are exaggerated. 24 Sep 2010
Highbury Development Boosts Gunners' Coffers

Highbury Development Boosts Gunners' Coffers

ARSENAL are tomorrow expected to announce annual figures that will leave many rival Premier League clubs green with envy. 24 Sep 2010
Allardyce Calls For Change In Approach

Allardyce Calls For Change In Approach

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce admits his side have to rediscover their defensive stability if they are to escape from their current malaise. 24 Sep 2010
Madrid Will Improve, Pledges Ramos

Madrid Will Improve, Pledges Ramos

REAL Madrid may not have hit top gear yet under Jose Mourinho but they will hope to put some daylight between themselves and Barcelona this weekend when they travel to lowly Levante while their arch-rivals make the testing trip to sixth-placed Athletic Bilbao. 24 Sep 2010
Hamsik Extends Napoli Stay

Hamsik Extends Napoli Stay

SLOVAKIA international Marek Hamsik has pledged his future to Napoli. 24 Sep 2010
Troubled Neymar Left Out Of Brazil Squad

Troubled Neymar Left Out Of Brazil Squad

BRAZIL coach Mano Menezes left young star Neymar out of his 23-man squad for the team's friendly matches next month for disciplinary reasons. 24 Sep 2010
Tykes Seal Loan Move For NZ's Wood

Tykes Seal Loan Move For NZ's Wood

BARNSLEY have completed the loan signing of New Zealand's teenage international Chris Wood from West Brom. 24 Sep 2010
Hodgson Calls For Reaction From Reds

Hodgson Calls For Reaction From Reds

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson admits some players will have to work hard to repair their damaged reputations after being culpable in the team's embarrassing Carling Cup exit. 24 Sep 2010
Wenger Defends Tackling Stance

Wenger Defends Tackling Stance

ARSENE Wenger is surprised by the criticism he has received from Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce and Stoke boss Tony Pulis, but vowed to continue speaking out against over-the-top tackles. 24 Sep 2010
Gerrard - Senior Players Must Lift Liverpool

Gerrard - Senior Players Must Lift Liverpool

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has called on senior players to lift the cloud over the club. 24 Sep 2010
Owen Confident Of United Playing Time

Owen Confident Of United Playing Time

MICHAEL Owen expects to be given plenty of chances to impress for Manchester United over the forthcoming months after opening his account for the season with two goals in the Carling Cup at Scunthorpe last night. 24 Sep 2010
Young Hints At Villa Stay

Young Hints At Villa Stay

ASHLEY Young has given a boost to new manager Gerard Houllier by expressing his willingness to sign a new deal with Aston Villa. 24 Sep 2010
Bramble To Play On

Bramble To Play On

SUNDERLAND defender Titus Bramble is in line to return to action on the pitch after being bailed by police investigating an allegation of rape. 24 Sep 2010
Mikel Fires Warning To Top-Flight Defences

Mikel Fires Warning To Top-Flight Defences

CHELSEA midfielder John Obi Mikel fears for defenders in the Barclays Premier League as the Blues prepare to restore normal service against Manchester City on Saturday. 24 Sep 2010
Ranieri Handed Vote of Confidence

Ranieri Handed Vote of Confidence

Roma sporting director Daniele Prade has handed Claudio Ranieri a vote of confidence ahead of Saturday's home match against Inter Milan. 24 Sep 2010
Jets Owner's Immediate Impact

Jets Owner's Immediate Impact

INCOMING Newcastle Jets owner Nathan Tinkler has sent a message to local fans by declaring free entry for all children under the age of 15 for Saturday's match against Melbourne Victory. 24 Sep 2010
Defensive Crisis For Man City

Defensive Crisis For Man City

MANCHESTER City could have just three fit defenders for Saturday's Premier League crunch with Chelsea. 23 Sep 2010
Jovanovic Stunned By Cup Exit

Jovanovic Stunned By Cup Exit

LIVERPOOL forward Milan Jovanovic has branded the Carling Cup exit to League Two Northampton as a "catastrophe". 23 Sep 2010
Bramble Bailed Over Rape Claim

Bramble Bailed Over Rape Claim

SUNDERLAND defender Titus Bramble and his brother were bailed last night after being arrested on suspicion of rape, police said today. 23 Sep 2010