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Blackpool Challenge As Tough As Chelsea - Mancini

Blackpool Challenge As Tough As Chelsea - Mancini

ROBERTO Mancini has warned his Manchester City players they must deliver a performance better than the one they produced against Chelsea if they are to enjoy their trip to the seaside tomorrow. 17 Oct 2010
Friendship on Hold for Managerial Pair

Friendship on Hold for Managerial Pair

A FEW days ago David Moyes was enjoying a drink in Belgium with Roy Hodgson, but their friendship will most definitely be put on hold this weekend. 17 Oct 2010
Merseyside Set For "Feisty" Derby

Merseyside Set For "Feisty" Derby

Everton manager David Moyes expects a "feisty" Merseyside derby this weekend, but no more so than in previous years. 16 Oct 2010
Wenger: Lies Were For A "Good Cause"

Wenger: Lies Were For A "Good Cause"

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted lying to the press in order to protect his players. 16 Oct 2010
Mancini Plays Down Tevez Quit Threat

Mancini Plays Down Tevez Quit Threat

Roberto Mancini is certain Carlos Tevez will not carry through his threat to quit top level football. 16 Oct 2010
Young Relishing Central Role

Young Relishing Central Role

Ashley Young believes new Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier can maximise his potential as he reverts to his central role for this evening's home clash with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea. 16 Oct 2010
Henry Faces Up To 'Real Challenge'

Henry Faces Up To 'Real Challenge'

New Liverpool owner John Henry admits there is a "real challenge" ahead but plans to start work on a strategy for improvement today. 16 Oct 2010
Klopp Condemns Stone Thrower

Klopp Condemns Stone Thrower

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp claimed the "idiot" who had thrown stones at his side's bus as they arrived in Cologne last night had only served to inspire his team to win the match. 16 Oct 2010
Ivanovic Upset By Serbia Violence

Ivanovic Upset By Serbia Violence

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is fearing for Serbia's Euro 2012 campaign their qualifier in Italy was abandoned just nine minutes in. 16 Oct 2010
Redknapp Saddened By Foreign Takeovers

Redknapp Saddened By Foreign Takeovers

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes the foreign takeover of the Premier League is bad for English football. 16 Oct 2010
Summerbee Remembers 'Special' Allison

Summerbee Remembers 'Special' Allison

Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee has saluted a flag-bearer for a different era following the death of Malcolm Allison. 16 Oct 2010
United Shoot Down Jets

United Shoot Down Jets

GOLD Coast United have sealed top spot on the National Youth League ladder after two impressive goals in each half gave them a 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets at Southport Tigers on Saturday. 16 Oct 2010
Reds Going For Magical Dozen

Reds Going For Magical Dozen

ADELAIDE United enters its match against in-form Gold Coast on Sunday at Skilled Park just one undefeated result away from equalling the record of 12 consecutive A-League games without a loss. 16 Oct 2010
Mancini Hoping Argentina Spare Tevez Doha Trip

Mancini Hoping Argentina Spare Tevez Doha Trip

ROBERTO Mancini has pleaded with the Argentinian Football Association to leave Carlos Tevez out of next month's high-profile friendly with Brazil in Doha. 16 Oct 2010
Redknapp Backs Rooney to Find Form

Redknapp Backs Rooney to Find Form

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has urged his big pal Sir Alex Ferguson to stick by Wayne Rooney. 16 Oct 2010
Angry Hicks Claims Liverpool 'Swindle'

Angry Hicks Claims Liverpool 'Swindle'

FORMER Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks tonight said he was "devastated" about the sale of the club and said it was "swindled away from me in an epic swindle". 16 Oct 2010
Mariners Are Made To Sweat

Mariners Are Made To Sweat

CENTRAL Coast Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson admits he and his squad have been dumped back to earth with a thud, after returning to the training pitch following a week-long break. 16 Oct 2010
Straka Hails Fury Triumph

Straka Hails Fury Triumph

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka was delighted with the 2-1 win over Ian Ferguson's Perth Glory and hopes the win will fill his players with confidence for the challenges that lie ahead. 16 Oct 2010
Lavicka Makes Bridge Pledge

Lavicka Makes Bridge Pledge

A SYDNEY FC triumph over Melbourne Victory tonight will see boss Vitezslav Lavicka conquer his fear of heights and tackle the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. 16 Oct 2010
Dundee's Future Hanging In the Balance

Dundee's Future Hanging In the Balance

DUNDEE were today given a 50% chance of survival by administrator Bryan Jackson after he made nine players and management team Gordon Chisholm and Billy Dodds redundant. 16 Oct 2010
Hughes Stands Up for Murphy

Hughes Stands Up for Murphy

MARK Hughes today defended Danny Murphy against the growing indignation provoked by the Fulham captain's comments on dangerous tackling. 16 Oct 2010