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McLeish: We Must Keep Our Cool

McLeish: We Must Keep Our Cool

ALEX McLeish admits it will be vital his Birmingham side keep their discipline in Sunday's derby clash at Aston Villa. 30 Oct 2010
Theo Ready For Sydney Battle

Theo Ready For Sydney Battle

BRISBANE Roar goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos expects a fired up Sydney FC to take to the field following their first win last week but he's confident his own club's depth could be the key to victory. 30 Oct 2010
Reds Fury At Leckie Kicking

Reds Fury At Leckie Kicking

ADELAIDE United were left less than impressed at the treatment dished out to star striker Mathew Leckie who was forced out of the 2-1 defeat by Melbourne Victory after taking a hefty whack on his already strapped knee. 29 Oct 2010
Jarvis Eyes International Step-Up

Jarvis Eyes International Step-Up

WOLVES winger Matt Jarvis has revealed he takes inspiration from Ryan Giggs as he sets his sights on making his international breakthrough with England. 29 Oct 2010
Pep In for Long Haul - Barca

Pep In for Long Haul - Barca

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says coach Pep Guardiola is committed to a long-term project at the Catalan club and believes he will not me taking over from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in the near future. 29 Oct 2010
Coyle Backs Hodgson for Reds Success

Coyle Backs Hodgson for Reds Success

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle is backing under-pressure Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson to make the club a force to be reckoned with once again. 29 Oct 2010
McLeish Understands Significance of Clash

McLeish Understands Significance of Clash

ALEX McLeish admits he was taken by surprise by the intensity of the Aston Villa-Birmingham derby and compares the rivalry with the Old Firm tussles in Glasgow. 29 Oct 2010
Ferguson Not Surprised By Hernandez Form

Ferguson Not Surprised By Hernandez Form

JAVIER Hernandez's spell in the Manchester United spotlight is set to continue with Wayne Rooney facing a longer spell out than first thought. 29 Oct 2010
Rovers Return for Samba and Nelsen

Rovers Return for Samba and Nelsen

CHRIS Samba and Ryan Nelsen are set to return to the centre of the Blackburn defence for tomorrow's game with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Ewood Park. 29 Oct 2010
Bruce Denies Henderson Price Tag

Bruce Denies Henderson Price Tag

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has dismissed suggestions he has placed a £20million price tag on the head of midfielder Jordan Henderson. 29 Oct 2010
Allardyce Highlights Wage Gap

Allardyce Highlights Wage Gap

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce claims soaring wages mean he can barely even afford to sign players available on free transfers. 29 Oct 2010
Henry: We Won't Weaken Reds Squad

Henry: We Won't Weaken Reds Squad

LIVERPOOL co-owner John Henry has reassured fans he will not allow the squad to be weakened in the January transfer window - despite "destructive and unwarranted" speculation they are to sell some of their top stars. 29 Oct 2010
Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

ENGLAND 2018 have welcomed an apology from Russia's sports minister which has defused tension between the rival World Cup bid teams. 29 Oct 2010
Pulis Calls for Action on Divers

Pulis Calls for Action on Divers

STOKE manager Tony Pulis has called for players who dive to be punished with three-match bans if video evidence proves their guilt. 29 Oct 2010
Hodgson Enthused By Torres Improvement

Hodgson Enthused By Torres Improvement

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has seen signs that Fernando Torres is getting back to his best. 29 Oct 2010
Houllier Hopes to Retain Friedel

Houllier Hopes to Retain Friedel

GERARD Houllier has revealed his desire to retain veteran keeper Brad Friedel, whose current contract runs out next summer. 29 Oct 2010
Double Boost for Gunners

Double Boost for Gunners

ARSENAL have been lifted by the news that Aaron Ramsey and Robin van Persie should resume full training by the end of next week. 29 Oct 2010
Hleb Given All-Clear

Hleb Given All-Clear

BIRMINGHAM playmaker Alexander Hleb has been declared fit for Sunday's Barclays Premier League derby at Aston Villa. 29 Oct 2010
Warnock Can Make Derby Date

Warnock Can Make Derby Date

ASTON Villa left-back Stephen Warnock will return after suspension for the Sunday's Barclays Premier League derby with Birmingham at Villa Park. 29 Oct 2010
Chainrai Confirmed As Pompey Chairman

Chainrai Confirmed As Pompey Chairman

PORTSMOUTH have confirmed the appointment of Balram Chainrai as the club's new chairman. 29 Oct 2010
Rooney Unlikely to Return After Three-Week Lay-Off

Rooney Unlikely to Return After Three-Week Lay-Off

MANCHESTER United striker Wayne Rooney could be out for longer than the three weeks first thought, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said. 29 Oct 2010