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Serie A Rocked By Strike Plans

Serie A Rocked By Strike Plans

SERIE A clubs were today left stunned by the announcement that the players in Italy's top flight will go on strike on the weekend of September 25-26. 11 Sep 2010
Jones Relishing Fresh Start

Jones Relishing Fresh Start

STRIKER Kenwyne Jones is looking to kick-start his Stoke career against Aston Villa after admitting he began to stagnate at Sunderland last season. 11 Sep 2010
Houllier Targets Champions League

Houllier Targets Champions League

GERARD Houllier has set his sights on bringing Champions League football to Aston Villa within three years after being confirmed as Martin O'Neill's successor as manager. 11 Sep 2010
Grant Pleads for Patience

Grant Pleads for Patience

AVRAM Grant has demanded patience from West Ham fans as he faces up to the daunting task of halting his team's poor start by registering an unlikely win against his former club Chelsea tomorrow. 11 Sep 2010
Tevez Should Star for Club and Country

Tevez Should Star for Club and Country

MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini wants Carlos Tevez to carry on playing for Argentina even though the striker was hurt on international duty. 11 Sep 2010
McLeish on Brink of New Deal

McLeish on Brink of New Deal

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish has admitted he is close to finally signing a new contract with the midlands club. 11 Sep 2010
Hughes Tips Giggs for Wales Post

Hughes Tips Giggs for Wales Post

MARK Hughes has urged Ryan Giggs to accept the Wales coach's job if he is offered the post. 11 Sep 2010
Naismith Calls for Supporter Unity

Naismith Calls for Supporter Unity

STEVEN Naismith has hit back at Scotland's snipers by claiming too much criticism is aimed at the national team. 11 Sep 2010
Wayne and Coleen Plea For Privacy

Wayne and Coleen Plea For Privacy

TROUBLED England star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen tonight appealed for privacy as the couple tried to save their marriage amid lurid allegations about his private life. 11 Sep 2010
Flynn Set to Learn Fate

Flynn Set to Learn Fate

BRIAN Flynn has revealed he could learn by Monday whether he is to take over from John Toshack as Wales manager. 11 Sep 2010
Grant Backs Redknapp for England

Grant Backs Redknapp for England

WEST Ham manager Avram Grant thinks Harry Redknapp should be the man to replace Fabio Capello when the Italian leaves his post in 2012. 11 Sep 2010
Arnie: We're Building Nicely

Arnie: We're Building Nicely

GRAHAM Arnold is pleased with the way his side is shaping up as Central Coast Mariners made it seven points out of nine on their own patch following the 1-0 triumph over Melbourne Heart. 10 Sep 2010
Gallas and Van Der Vaart Set for Spurs Debuts

Gallas and Van Der Vaart Set for Spurs Debuts

HARRY Redknapp is ready to hand William Gallas and Rafael van der Vaart their Tottenham debuts in tomorrow's Barclays Premier League game at West Brom as he prepares to rotate his squad for their maiden Champions League campaign. 10 Sep 2010
Wenger: England Boss Must Be English

Wenger: England Boss Must Be English

ARSENE Wenger maintains England's next manager must be English. 10 Sep 2010
Arteta Keeps Spain Dream Alive

Arteta Keeps Spain Dream Alive

UNCAPPED Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta is still hoping he will get the opportunity to play for his native Spain. 10 Sep 2010
New Boys In Liverpool Squad

New Boys In Liverpool Squad

NEW Liverpool signings Paul Konchesky and Raul Meireles are set to make their first appearances in the squad for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at Birmingham. 10 Sep 2010
Ferguson Expects Goodison Nightmare

Ferguson Expects Goodison Nightmare

SIR Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United's trips to Everton are always "a nightmare" even without taking into account the Wayne Rooney factor. 10 Sep 2010
Stokes Set for Celtic Bow

Stokes Set for Celtic Bow

ANTHONY Stokes could make his Celtic debut in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hearts at Parkhead. 10 Sep 2010
Wenger: All Right Jack

Wenger: All Right Jack

ARSENE Wenger believes Jack Wilshere is fully focused on the job in hand as the Arsenal youngster prepares to let his football grab the headlines again ahead of tomorrow's visit of Bolton. 10 Sep 2010
Hughton Set to Hand Debuts to Trio

Hughton Set to Hand Debuts to Trio

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton could hand debuts to three of his summer signings in tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Blackpool. 10 Sep 2010
Houllier In Villa Delay

Houllier In Villa Delay

GERARD Houllier will not officially take charge of Aston Villa until after Monday's Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke. 10 Sep 2010