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Rooney Misses Everton Game

Rooney Misses Everton Game

STRIKER Wayne Rooney was conspicuous by his absence as his current Manchester United side prepared to take on former club Everton at Goodison Park. 12 Sep 2010
Magath Sees Optimism In Struggling Schalke

Magath Sees Optimism In Struggling Schalke

SCHALKE manager Felix Magath insists he can see improvements in his side, even though they fell to their third straight defeat of the season last night. 12 Sep 2010
Ballack Should Have Quit National Team: Uli

Ballack Should Have Quit National Team: Uli

MICHAEL Ballack should have retired from international football when injury ruled him out of the World Cup, according to Bayern Munich's president Uli Hoeness. 12 Sep 2010
Houllier Sets Lofty Goals

Houllier Sets Lofty Goals

GERARD Houllier has set himself three targets after replacing Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa manager. 11 Sep 2010
Hodgson Happy To Protect Torres

Hodgson Happy To Protect Torres

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson believes Fernando Torres has the resilience to match any of his team-mates but that will not stop him shielding the striker from the rigours of an arduous season. 11 Sep 2010
Defoe Wants Return In Two Months

Defoe Wants Return In Two Months

JERMAIN Defoe has targeted a return to action in two months. 11 Sep 2010
Rooneys Issue Joint Statement

Rooneys Issue Joint Statement

MANCHESTER United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen last night appealed for privacy as the couple tried to save their marriage amid lurid allegations about his private life. 11 Sep 2010
Redknapp Ponders Handing Gallas Armband

Redknapp Ponders Handing Gallas Armband

HARRY Redknapp is considering risking the wrath of some Tottenham fans by making William Gallas captain at West Brom. 11 Sep 2010
Hargreaves Will Return For United

Hargreaves Will Return For United

SIR Alex Ferguson has revealed Owen Hargreaves will return to Manchester United in a fortnight. 11 Sep 2010
Ferguson: Rio Still England's Best

Ferguson: Rio Still England's Best

SIR Alex Ferguson still believes Rio Ferdinand is England's best central defender. 11 Sep 2010
Mancini: Capello Is Absolutely Fabio

Mancini: Capello Is Absolutely Fabio

ROBERTO Mancini would not be surprised if his fellow Italian Fabio Capello leaves England on a winning note. 11 Sep 2010
Time for Babel to Deliver - Hodgson

Time for Babel to Deliver - Hodgson

FORWARD Ryan Babel has been given four months to finally prove he has what it takes to play for Liverpool or face the prospect of being moved on in January by manager Roy Hodgson. 11 Sep 2010
Heart Hope To Land Ronaldo

Heart Hope To Land Ronaldo

MELBOURNE Heart admit they are hoping to tempt one of the Brazilian greats to the A-League in the form of veteran striker Ronaldo. 11 Sep 2010
PFA Seeking Deal Fund For Players

PFA Seeking Deal Fund For Players

PROFESSIONAL Footballers Australia (PFA) will seek a fund to guarantee A-League player contracts when negotiations for new Socceroos and A-League Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) open with Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the A-League Clubs in Sydney on Tuesday.
11 Sep 2010
Broadfoot Living The Dream

Broadfoot Living The Dream

A FAN one day, a player the next. That's the reality for Gold Coast United striker Chris Broadfoot who is hoping to fulfil his dream of playing A-League football when United face Perth Glory on Sunday.
11 Sep 2010
Mixed Emotions For Theo

Mixed Emotions For Theo

BRISBANE Roar goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos admits to mixed emotions ahead of Sunday's clash with former team Melbourne Victory, but insists it's a challenge he's looking forward to. 11 Sep 2010
Holloway Plans Route to Survival

Holloway Plans Route to Survival

BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway believes the next few weeks could be crucial to his club's hopes of maintaining their top flight status. 11 Sep 2010
Moyes Hoping for Repeat Showing Against United

Moyes Hoping for Repeat Showing Against United

EVERTON boss David Moyes believes repeating last season's victory over Manchester United could kickstart his side's campaign. 11 Sep 2010
Lampard to Miss Hammers Clash

Lampard to Miss Hammers Clash

CHELSEA coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that England midfielder Frank Lampard will miss the match against former club West Ham after failing to recover from hernia surgery in time. 11 Sep 2010
Lennon Pays Stein Tribute

Lennon Pays Stein Tribute

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon denies there has been a dilution of the Scottish identity which characterised Jock Stein's all-conquering time at the club during the 1960s and 70s. 11 Sep 2010
Hodgson Shrugs Off Takeover Talk

Hodgson Shrugs Off Takeover Talk

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson insists continual speculation about the future ownership of the club is having no effect on him or his players. 11 Sep 2010