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Redknapp Glad to See Window Close

Redknapp Glad to See Window Close

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he was "driven mad" by the transfer window and expressed his relief it is finally closed. 9 Sep 2010
Houllier Relishing Villa Challenge

Houllier Relishing Villa Challenge

Gerard Houllier admits he found it impossible to turn down the chance to return to the Barclays Premier League as Aston Villa's new manager. 9 Sep 2010
Jagielka Warns of Hot Reception for Rooney

Jagielka Warns of Hot Reception for Rooney

Phil Jagielka has warned Wayne Rooney to expect plenty of verbal stick when he returns to action on Merseyside this weekend. 9 Sep 2010
Capello to Quit - After Euro 2012

Capello to Quit - After Euro 2012

Fabio Capello has confirmed he will quit as England coach after Euro 2012. 9 Sep 2010
Milner Hails Gerrard's Leadership

Milner Hails Gerrard's Leadership

James Milner has hailed the leadership skills of England skipper Steven Gerrard and believes he is lucky to be able to learn from the Liverpool midfielder. 9 Sep 2010
Roar Want More Shut Outs

Roar Want More Shut Outs

DEFENDER Matt Smith is confident Brisbane Roar can make it five A-League clean sheets in a row against Melbourne Victory this weekend as they look to continue their miserly ways. 9 Sep 2010
Kruse Ready For Roar

Kruse Ready For Roar

ROBBIE Kruse believes it is only a matter of time before Melbourne Victory are firing on all cylinders as he prepares for the clash with former club Brisbane Roar on Sunday. 9 Sep 2010
Miron Sets Out Target

Miron Sets Out Target

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg wants at least six points from the next four A-League games which he believes could determine the club's season. 9 Sep 2010
Bank Settles Sheffield Wednesday Tax Bill

Bank Settles Sheffield Wednesday Tax Bill

The Co-operative Bank came to the rescue of Sheffield Wednesday in the High Court today by settling the football club's debts with the taxman. 8 Sep 2010
Van Bommel Hails Keeper

Van Bommel Hails Keeper

Holland captain Mark van Bommel hailed the performance of Maarten Stekelenburg after a string of saves from the Ajax goalkeeper helped them beat Finland in their Euro 2012 qualifier. 8 Sep 2010
Gunners Await Walcott Assessment

Gunners Await Walcott Assessment

Arsenal's medical team will today assess the extent of Theo Walcott's ankle injury, which could sideline the England winger for the rest of the month. 8 Sep 2010
Fabregas: Scoreline an Unfair Reflection

Fabregas: Scoreline an Unfair Reflection

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas felt his side did not deserve to be on the receiving end of a 4-1 mauling by Argentina, but preferred not to hide behind any excuses for the heavy friendly defeat. 8 Sep 2010
Narazaki Ends International Career

Narazaki Ends International Career

Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala last night in Osaka. 8 Sep 2010
Frustration for Van Der Vaart

Frustration for Van Der Vaart

Holland midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is becoming "despondent" at his treatment by coach Bert van Marwijk following his substitution during the win over Finland. 8 Sep 2010
Clubs Against August Internationals

Clubs Against August Internationals

Europe's top clubs have called on FIFA to scrap "nonsense" friendly internationals. 8 Sep 2010
Prandelli Walking Back to Happiness

Prandelli Walking Back to Happiness

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is relieved his side have brought smiles back to the faces of their fans after their dismal World Cup showing. 8 Sep 2010
Kuyt Targets Utrecht Game

Kuyt Targets Utrecht Game

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is hopeful of being fit for the Reds' Europa League trip to his former club Utrecht at the end of this month. 8 Sep 2010
Pennant Pines for Permanent Premier Place

Pennant Pines for Permanent Premier Place

Jermaine Pennant is hoping his loan move to Stoke will earn him a permanent transfer to the Barclays Premier League. 8 Sep 2010
Capello Impressed By Rooney's Focus

Capello Impressed By Rooney's Focus

Fabio Capello revealed Wayne Rooney cut a happy figure in the England dressing room after he had put three days of negative headlines behind him in Basle tonight. 8 Sep 2010
Spain Must Learn From Defeat - Del Bosque

Spain Must Learn From Defeat - Del Bosque

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes his team will learn from their thumping 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. 8 Sep 2010
Johnson Wants England Starting Berth

Johnson Wants England Starting Berth

Adam Johnson has revealed his determination to force his way into the England starting XI after netting for the second time in four days as a substitute. 8 Sep 2010