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Temporary Coach Takes Charge of Japan

Temporary Coach Takes Charge of Japan

Japan Football Association technical director Hiromi Hara will take charge of the national team for two upcoming friendlies after being frustrated in his search for a new manager. 26 Aug 2010
Mourinho Blames Capello for England Woes

Mourinho Blames Capello for England Woes

Jose Mourinho has claimed England will never win while under-fire boss Fabio Capello is in charge. 26 Aug 2010
McCarthy: Win Justifies Selection

McCarthy: Win Justifies Selection

Mick McCarthy felt his team selection was justified after Wolves advanced to the Carling Cup third round with a last-gasp extra-time victory over Southend. 25 Aug 2010
Pulis to Hold Begovic Talks

Pulis to Hold Begovic Talks

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is facing showdown talks with manager Tony Pulis after refusing to play for the club. 25 Aug 2010
Carroll Prepared for Bad Times - Hughton

Carroll Prepared for Bad Times - Hughton

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has warned man of the moment Andy Carroll that life in the Barclays Premier League will not always be as rewarding as it was on Sunday. 25 Aug 2010
Robinson Revels In Dons Win

Robinson Revels In Dons Win

MK Dons manager Karl Robinson could not hide his delight after Lewis Guy's extra-time goal saw his side dump Premier League Blackpool out of the Carling Cup with a 4-3 win at stadium:mk. 25 Aug 2010
Bruce Warning for Sunderland Squad

Bruce Warning for Sunderland Squad

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has warned his players they will have to be better if they are to achieve their aims for the season. 25 Aug 2010
Grant Explains Hammers Troubles

Grant Explains Hammers Troubles

Avram Grant spoke of West Ham's psychological problems after his team squeezed into the second round of the Carling Cup with a 1-0 win over Oxford. 25 Aug 2010
Bremen Put Out Sampdoria

Bremen Put Out Sampdoria

Werder Bremen progressed to the lucrative Champions League group stages after a late show broke Sampdoria hearts in Genoa. 25 Aug 2010
Martinez Relief As Latics Win

Martinez Relief As Latics Win

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez breathed a sigh of belief after his side finally got their season up and running with a 3-0 Carling Cup win at Hartlepool. 25 Aug 2010
Defoe Set to Undergo Surgery

Defoe Set to Undergo Surgery

Jermain Defoe will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after being forced to undergo groin surgery. 25 Aug 2010
Vote For A-League Top Daddy

Vote For A-League Top Daddy

NICKY Carle and John Aloisi are in the running to take out the Philips Sports Dad of the Year Award, and they need your votes to ensure a round ball ambassador is victorious. 25 Aug 2010
Guardiola Guarded on Mascherano Move

Guardiola Guarded on Mascherano Move

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was unwilling to discuss prospective signing Javier Mascherano today but says he will do so if and when the Liverpool midfielder arrives at the Nou Camp. 24 Aug 2010
Fulham Clinch Halliche Deal

Fulham Clinch Halliche Deal

Fulham have confirmed the signing Algeria defender Rafik Halliche on a three-year deal from Portuguese side Benfica. 24 Aug 2010
Squillaci Couldn't Turn Down Gunners

Squillaci Couldn't Turn Down Gunners

Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci admits he found it "practically impossible" to turn down fellow Frenchman Arsene Wenger as he prepares to complete his transfer to Arsenal. 24 Aug 2010
City Dominating Transfer Market - Mourinho

City Dominating Transfer Market - Mourinho

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted Manchester City are "dominant in the market" after outbidding the Spanish giants to sign Serbia full-back Aleksander Kolarov. 24 Aug 2010
Bendtner Ditches Danish Specialist

Bendtner Ditches Danish Specialist

Injured Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner will no longer work with Danish specialist Soren Malling after labelling him a "self-publicist". 24 Aug 2010
Gourcuff on Verge of 22m Euro Lyon Switch

Gourcuff on Verge of 22m Euro Lyon Switch

Lyon have agreed a 22million euros fee with Bordeaux for France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff. 24 Aug 2010
Gallas Reveals Title Target

Gallas Reveals Title Target

William Gallas claims he has joined a Tottenham side capable of winning this season's Barclays Premier League. 24 Aug 2010
Aussie Starlets Take A 'Chance'

Aussie Starlets Take A 'Chance'

THE best young players from Australia and New Zealand are currently locking horns for ‘The Chance’ to make it in the EPL through the Nike Academy. 24 Aug 2010
Hodgson Standing Firm Over Mascherano

Hodgson Standing Firm Over Mascherano

An irritated Roy Hodgson has no intention of allowing wantaway Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano to walk out of the club on his own - or Barcelona's - terms. 24 Aug 2010