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Hodgson Plays Down Johnson Comments

Hodgson Plays Down Johnson Comments

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he was surprised his assessment of Glen Johnson's form had created such a fuss and apologised for any perceived criticism. 14 Nov 2010
Ange: We Stepped It Up

Ange: We Stepped It Up

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou felt his team deserved their 2-1 win at AAMI Park as the Queenslanders lifted themselves back into the contest after a very flat first half. 14 Nov 2010
Referee Woe for McClaren

Referee Woe for McClaren

Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren could face punishment for criticising the referee at the end of his side's 2-2 draw against Schalke yesterday. 14 Nov 2010
Colorado Advance to MLS Cup Final

Colorado Advance to MLS Cup Final

THE Colorado Rapids edged the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night to progress to the MLS Cup final in Toronto next weekend. 14 Nov 2010
Heart Point To Schedule

Heart Point To Schedule

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van't Schip felt his team's recent schedule had finally got up with his players as they fell to a late 2-1 home defeat by A-League leaders Brisbane Roar. 14 Nov 2010
Carle's Suffering The Blues

Carle's Suffering The Blues

FRUSTRATED Sydney FC marquee man Nick Carle admits his contribution - or lack of - since joining has been forgettable and he's desperate to banish the injuries and start performing. 14 Nov 2010
Messi Double Sees Justice Done for Barca

Messi Double Sees Justice Done for Barca

LIONEL Messi struck twice as Barcelona overcame an unjust offside decision to beat Villarreal 3-1 and move provisionally above Real Madrid - who play Sporting Gijon tomorrow - at the top of the Primera Division. 14 Nov 2010
Capello: Young Players Make Mistakes

Capello: Young Players Make Mistakes

FABIO Capello is convinced being around the England camp this week will help keep Andy Carroll out of trouble in future. 14 Nov 2010
Capello's Warning Over Drinking Culture

Capello's Warning Over Drinking Culture

FABIO Capello has warned his England stars they risk reducing their careers by drinking alcohol. 14 Nov 2010
PSV Go Top After Twente Lose

PSV Go Top After Twente Lose

NAC Breda launched a late comeback to beat FC Twente 2-1, a defeat which cost the visitors their position as Eredivisie leaders. 14 Nov 2010
Totti Earns Point for Roma

Totti Earns Point for Roma

JUVENTUS and Roma had to settle for a share of the points tonight in a lively 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. 14 Nov 2010
First England Calls for Quartet

First England Calls for Quartet

ANDY Carroll, Jay Bothroyd, Chris Smalling and Jordan Henderson have all earned first England call-ups for Wednesday's friendly with France at Wembley. 14 Nov 2010
Hodgson Won't Criticise His Players

Hodgson Won't Criticise His Players

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson denied his players were not mentally tough enough for the challenge Stoke presented them with as their six-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-0 defeat at the Britannia Stadium. 14 Nov 2010
Fuller Shares Credit With Team-Mates

Fuller Shares Credit With Team-Mates

STOKE striker Ricardo Fuller hailed a great team effort as the Potters made it back-to-back wins after four successive losses to derail Liverpool's own mini-revival at the Britannia Stadium. 14 Nov 2010
Coelho Double Takes Trabzonspor Top

Coelho Double Takes Trabzonspor Top

JAJA Coelho's brace took Trabzonspor top of the Super Lig as they won 2-0 away to reigning champions Bursaspor. 14 Nov 2010
Cologne Slump to Bottom of Bundesliga

Cologne Slump to Bottom of Bundesliga

RAUL Bobadilla scored twice as Borussia Monchengladbach beat local rivals Cologne to move off the bottom of the Bundesliga and leave their opponents propping up the table. 14 Nov 2010
Basel Suffer Shock Home Defeat

Basel Suffer Shock Home Defeat

Basel's grip on top spot in the Super League weakened today as they slipped to a 3-1 home defeat to Thun. 14 Nov 2010
Grayson Hails Hat-Trick Hero Becchio

Grayson Hails Hat-Trick Hero Becchio

LEEDS boss Simon Grayson was full of praise for Argentinian striker Luciano Becchio after he came on as a second-half substitute to hit a hat-trick in the 3-1 home win over Bristol City. 14 Nov 2010
Coyle Happy With Elmander Talks

Coyle Happy With Elmander Talks

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle insisted he is comfortable with Johan Elmander's contract situation after seeing the striker further boost his reputation with a fine strike in Bolton's 3-2 win at Wolves. 14 Nov 2010
Carroll Earns Praise All Round

Carroll Earns Praise All Round

ANDY Carroll earned the praise of both managers after he came closest to breaking the deadlock in Newcastle's goalless draw with Fulham at St James' Park. 14 Nov 2010
Holloway: I Can Pick Who I Like

Holloway: I Can Pick Who I Like

IAN Holloway again defended his right to select whatever side he likes following a goalless draw at West Ham, where the Blackpool boss named a completely different starting XI. 14 Nov 2010