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Martinez Lauds N'Zogbia

Martinez Lauds N'Zogbia

Charles N'Zogbia proved the difference as Wigan staged a late fightback to reach the Carling Cup fourth round at plucky Preston's expense last night. 23 Sep 2010
Wizards Up To Third

Wizards Up To Third

Kansas City Wizards moved up to third in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference with a 4-3 win over Western Conference bottom side Houston Dynamo. 23 Sep 2010
Attention FFA: Here’s A Few Ideas

Attention FFA: Here’s A Few Ideas

IN the wake of another week of A-League dramatics, the FourFourTwo Insider podcast gives a rundown of some viable suggestions that could give the competition a real shot in the arm. 23 Sep 2010
Tough First Up Test For Reds Youth

Tough First Up Test For Reds Youth

ADELAIDE United Youth will welcome the new National Youth League season at home in a tough assignment against Perth Glory Youth at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday afternoon. 23 Sep 2010
Paartalu Primed For Points

Paartalu Primed For Points

BRISBANEe midfielder Erik Paartalu says his team are focusing on extending their unbeaten home run to five matches ahead of Saturday's historic first A-League clash against Melbourne Heart, 23 Sep 2010
Mariners Edge Out Young Roos

Mariners Edge Out Young Roos

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have edged out the Qantas Young Socceroos 1-0, in a behind-closed-doors training match at Bluetongue Stadium on Thursday. 23 Sep 2010
Hodgson Apologises After Cup Shock

Hodgson Apologises After Cup Shock

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson apologised to fans for the club's Carling Cup exit at the hands of League Two Northampton, admitting he and the players had to accept responsibility for the defeat. 23 Sep 2010
Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

NEW Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier saluted a match-winning contribution from substitute Emile Heskey as his team overcame Blackburn to reach the last 16 of the Carling Cup. 23 Sep 2010
Injuries Give Ancelotti Cause For Concern

Injuries Give Ancelotti Cause For Concern

CHELSEA coach Carlo Ancelotti was more concerned with injuries to Gael Kakuta, Yossi Benayoun and Salomon Kalou than he was by their Carling Cup exit to Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. 23 Sep 2010
Phelan Defends Absent Fergie

Phelan Defends Absent Fergie

STAND-IN Manchester United boss Mike Phelan insisted Sir Alex Ferguson's absence from tonight's Carling Cup victory over Scunthorpe was not disrespectful to the competition. 23 Sep 2010
No Regrets For Mancini

No Regrets For Mancini

ROBERTO Mancini insisted he has no regrets despite seeing an under-strength Manchester City bow out of the Carling Cup at West Brom tonight. 23 Sep 2010
Ferdinand Delighted With Game Time

Ferdinand Delighted With Game Time

RIO Ferdinand was delighted to play just his second game of the season and help Manchester United to a 5-2 win over Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup tonight. 23 Sep 2010
La Liga Wrap: Valencia Held

La Liga Wrap: Valencia Held

VALENCIA'S 100% Primera Division record was brought to a halt tonight as Atletico Madrid held Los Che to a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla. 23 Sep 2010
Serie A Wrap: Milito On Target

Serie A Wrap: Milito On Target

Diego Milito was on target for the first time this season as he and Samuel Eto'o hit doubles in Inter Milan's crushing 4-0 win over Bari. 23 Sep 2010
Bundesliga Wrap: Frontzeck Under Pressure

Bundesliga Wrap: Frontzeck Under Pressure

MICHAEL Frontzeck's role as Borussia Monchengladbach coach came under renewed pressure after his side blew an early lead to suffer a third straight Bundesliga defeat at home to St Pauli. 23 Sep 2010
Dutch Cup Wrap: Ajax Progress

Dutch Cup Wrap: Ajax Progress

MOUNIR El Hamdaoui scored twice as Ajax led a procession of favourites through to the next stage of the KNVB Beker on a night without upsets in Holland. 23 Sep 2010
Hoops Rout Was Coming - Lennon

Hoops Rout Was Coming - Lennon

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon claims his side "sent out a message" to the rest of Scottish football with the 6-0 thrashing of Inverness in their Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round tie at Parkhead. 23 Sep 2010
ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

MOHAMMAD Reza Khalatbari's dramatic late intervention saw Zob Ahan into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League following a 1-1 draw with Pohang Steelers. 23 Sep 2010
Ribery Blow For Bayern

Ribery Blow For Bayern

BAYERN Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out for four weeks after damaging ankle ligaments in last night's 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim. 23 Sep 2010
Arsenal Are Gunning For Glory: Rosicky

Arsenal Are Gunning For Glory: Rosicky

TOMAS Rosicky maintains Arsenal are deadly serious about landing the Carling Cup this season as they aim to end a six-year wait for silverware. 23 Sep 2010
We Must Bounce Back: Bassong

We Must Bounce Back: Bassong

SEBASTIEN Bassong has called on his Tottenham team-mates to put last night's 4-1 Carling Cup defeat to arch rivals Arsenal out of their minds as they prepare to face West Ham in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday. 23 Sep 2010