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Pulis: Potters Ready To Push On

Pulis: Potters Ready To Push On

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has consigned his side's losing run to history and is looking forward with confidence. 13 Nov 2010
Socceroos Miss Out On Gulum

Socceroos Miss Out On Gulum

MELBOURNE-BORN Besiktas defender Ersan Gulum says a lack of contact from Australia influenced his decision to reject the Socceroos and commit to the Turkish national team. 13 Nov 2010
Zalayeta Sends Kayserispor Top

Zalayeta Sends Kayserispor Top

Kayserispor moved top of the Super Lig with a 1-0 win away to Konyaspor. 13 Nov 2010
Trio Back In Spain Squad

Trio Back In Spain Squad

Fernando Torres, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas have returned to the Spain squad for next week's friendly with Portugal in Lisbon. 13 Nov 2010
Rooney on the Mend, Say United

Rooney on the Mend, Say United

MANCHESTER United are preparing to welcome Wayne Rooney back from his American jaunt, believing their star striker will soon be ready for action. 13 Nov 2010
New Owners Impressed Reina

New Owners Impressed Reina

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Jose Reina was happy to commit himself to the club after being impressed by owner John Henry's vision of the future. 13 Nov 2010
Blues Missing Key Pair

Blues Missing Key Pair

CHELSEA will be without Frank Lampard and Michael Essien through injury and suspension respectively when they host Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday. 13 Nov 2010
Fletcher Urges End to Away Draws

Fletcher Urges End to Away Draws

DARREN Fletcher has told his Manchester United team-mates it is time to end the succession of draws that has halted their progress this term. 13 Nov 2010
Wenger Conciliatory Over Van Persie

Wenger Conciliatory Over Van Persie

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has softened his stance on Robin van Persie's participation in Holland's friendly against Turkey next week by admitting the striker could play 45 minutes in order to help him regain his fitness. 13 Nov 2010
Ancelotti Hails Departed Wilkins

Ancelotti Hails Departed Wilkins

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti today paid tribute to departed assistant Ray Wilkins but insisted it was business as usual ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. 13 Nov 2010
Champions League Remains Mancini's Focus

Champions League Remains Mancini's Focus

ROBERTO Mancini insists he would be happy with a fourth-placed finish for Manchester City this season. 13 Nov 2010
Cole and Johnson Miss Potters Trip

Cole and Johnson Miss Potters Trip

MIDFIELDER Joe Cole and defender Glen Johnson have both been ruled out of the Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke. 13 Nov 2010
Grant "Optimistic" Despite Hammers' Plight

Grant "Optimistic" Despite Hammers' Plight

WEST Ham manager Avram Grant insists his side will begin their climb off the foot of the Barclays Premier League if they maintain their current form. 13 Nov 2010
Bruce Wants Riley Input In Tackling Row

Bruce Wants Riley Input In Tackling Row

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce is to call referees' chief Mike Riley into a brewing row over tackling after launching a passionate defence of skipper Lee Cattermole. 13 Nov 2010
Capello Considers Younger Options

Capello Considers Younger Options

A handful of England hopefuls will find out tomorrow which of them will be elevated to the senior ranks for Wednesday's friendly with France at Wembley. 13 Nov 2010
Agbonlahor Wants to Spend Career At Villa

Agbonlahor Wants to Spend Career At Villa

GABRIEL Agbonlahor has hinted he will be happy to remain with Aston Villa for the rest of his career after signing a new four-and-a-half year contract. 13 Nov 2010
Moyes: Beckford's Struggles Down to Me

Moyes: Beckford's Struggles Down to Me

DAVID Moyes has blamed himself for Jermaine Beckford's slow start at Everton, admitting he did the player "a bit of damage" by picking him too soon. 13 Nov 2010
Davis Wary of Dangerous Dons

Davis Wary of Dangerous Dons

STEVEN Davis believes the pressure will be off Aberdeen when they travel to Ibrox to take on Rangers tomorrow. 13 Nov 2010
Zidane Appointed to Advisory Role

Zidane Appointed to Advisory Role

REAL Madrid have appointed Zinedine Zidane as a presidential advisor to the first team. 13 Nov 2010
Mourinho Phlegmatic About Ban

Mourinho Phlegmatic About Ban

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has shrugged off his two-match touchline ban, claiming it is preferable to having a key player suspended. 13 Nov 2010
Holloway Issues McCarthy Apology

Holloway Issues McCarthy Apology

BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway has apologised to Mick McCarthy after suggesting the Wolves boss did not feel his side could beat Manchester United last season. 13 Nov 2010