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Ajax Pull Level With PSV

Ajax Pull Level With PSV

MARTIN Jol's Ajax moved level with PSV Eindhoven at the Eredivisie summit this afternoon after cruising to a 5-0 win at De Graafschap while Fred Rutten's side were held to a 2-2 draw at ADO Den Haag. 30 Aug 2010
Mancini Philosophical After Late Loss

Mancini Philosophical After Late Loss

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini was left to reflect on missed chances as his side slipped to its first defeat of the season at Sunderland. 30 Aug 2010
Hodgson Praise For Torres

Hodgson Praise For Torres

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson paid tribute to the quality of Fernando Torres after his strike proved to be enough to beat 10-man West Brom - and then voiced his hope Spain would not pick him for their forthcoming internationals. 30 Aug 2010
Macdonald Ponders Move For Villa Job

Macdonald Ponders Move For Villa Job

ASTON Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald will inform club owner Randy Lerner by Tuesday whether he wishes to be considered for the job on a permanent basis. 30 Aug 2010
Sunderland In Talks With Rennes Over Gyan

Sunderland In Talks With Rennes Over Gyan

SUNDERLAND have opened formal negotiations with French club Rennes over a club record move for Ghana international striker Asamoah Gyan. 30 Aug 2010
Upson Given Chance By Capello

Upson Given Chance By Capello

MATTHEW Upson has been handed an opportunity to put his World Cup pain behind him by Fabio Capello after being named in a 24-man squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland next month. 30 Aug 2010
Wilshere Arrested Over Fracas

Wilshere Arrested Over Fracas

ARSENAL and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was arrested in the early hours of the morning following a "fracas", according to a spokesman for the player. 30 Aug 2010
Collins Keen To Keep Young

Collins Keen To Keep Young

JAMES Collins believes it is "vitally important" that Aston Villa resist any attempts to prise away Ashley Young before the transfer window closes. 30 Aug 2010
Pato Warning To Ibrahimovic

Pato Warning To Ibrahimovic

ALEXANDRE Pato sounded a warning to Zlatan Ibrahimovic that he does not intend to give up his place at AC Milan without a fight by netting twice in side's 4-0 win opening weekend win over Lecce. 30 Aug 2010
Bin Hammam Keen to Remain In AFC Role

Bin Hammam Keen to Remain In AFC Role

Mohamed Bin Hammam has confirmed he will run for another term as Asian Football Confederation president, paving the way for Sepp Blatter to remain unopposed as the head of FIFA. 29 Aug 2010
Glory Skipper: We Deserved It

Glory Skipper: We Deserved It

PERTH Glory skipper Jacob Burns was proud of his table-toppers and felt they thoroughly merited their point from the 2-2 draw against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park. 29 Aug 2010
Heart Boss Feels The Pain

Heart Boss Feels The Pain

MELBOURNE Heart boss John van't Schip admitted his players were heartbroken after Robbie Fowler's controversial stoppage-time penalty for Perth Glory deprived the A-League new boys of a first win. 29 Aug 2010
Henry on Target for Red Bulls

Henry on Target for Red Bulls

THIERRY Henry was on the scoresheet as the New York Red Bulls closed the gap on Columbus Crew at the top of the Eastern Conference of the MLS with a 2-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. 29 Aug 2010
Stoke Dismiss Chelsea Bid for Begovic

Stoke Dismiss Chelsea Bid for Begovic

STOKE chairman Peter Coates has revealed the club have rejected an offer from Chelsea for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. 29 Aug 2010
Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

KASHIMA Antlers coach Oswaldo Oliveira would relish the chance to become the next Japan coach should he be offered the position. 29 Aug 2010
McClaren Stunned By Mainz Comeback

McClaren Stunned By Mainz Comeback

WOLFSBURG coach Steve McClaren was at a loss to explain how his side threw away a 3-0 lead yesterday to lose their second straight Bundesliga match this season. 29 Aug 2010
We Must Stay Focused - Van Nistelrooy

We Must Stay Focused - Van Nistelrooy

RUUD van Nistelrooy has warned his Hamburg team-mates not to get carried away after his sixth goal of the season helped secure a third straight Bundesliga win. 29 Aug 2010
Reds Seal Deal for Meireles

Reds Seal Deal for Meireles

RAUL Meireles has insisted he is not a Javier Mascherano clone after completing his move to Liverpool. 29 Aug 2010
No Miracle For Miron's Kids

No Miracle For Miron's Kids

MIRON Bleiberg admitted his Gold Coast youngsters struggled to ask questions of Melbourne Victory's defence but felt the team had missed Joel Porter more than Shane Smeltz in the 1-0 defeat. 29 Aug 2010
Heart Closing In On First Win

Heart Closing In On First Win

MELBOURNE Heart boss John van't Schip senses a first A-League victory is just round the corner and is confident Perth Glory can become the new boys' first victims. 29 Aug 2010
Arnold's Warning To Strikers

Arnold's Warning To Strikers

GRAHAM Arnold wants more from his strikers in the final third with the Central Coast Mariners boss frustrated at the chances being squandered during matches so far. 29 Aug 2010