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Capello Backs English Duo

Capello Backs English Duo

FABIO Capello believes the Football Association could do worse than turn to either Sam Allardyce or Harry Redknapp if they stick to their word and appoint an Englishman as his successor in 2012. 10 Dec 2010
Capello Backs Sam and Harry For England

Capello Backs Sam and Harry For England

Fabio Capello believes that Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp are leading the list of potential candidates to replace him when he steps down as England manager in 2012. 10 Dec 2010
Gazza Avoids Jail for Drink-Driving

Gazza Avoids Jail for Drink-Driving

Former England star Paul Gascoigne avoided jail today despite being caught driving while more than four times the legal alcohol limit. 9 Dec 2010
Blatter: England Bad Losers

Blatter: England Bad Losers

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described England as "bad losers" over the fall-out from the failed 2018 World Cup bid. 9 Dec 2010
England - World Cup Vote Must Be Transparent

England - World Cup Vote Must Be Transparent

Government minister Jeremy Hunt insists England need to be sure FIFA's voting systems are "transparent" before they consider bidding for the World Cup again. 6 Dec 2010
Boyce: England Bid Was Best

Boyce: England Bid Was Best

FUTURE FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has admitted England should have been told their bid to host the World Cup in 2018 was likely to end in failure. 6 Dec 2010
Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson wants the Football Association to lead a movement for change in the World Cup bidding process and believes the tournament may not now return to these shores for another 70 years. 5 Dec 2010
EPL Wrap: Gunners Into Top Spot

EPL Wrap: Gunners Into Top Spot

A SUPERB brace from Samir Nasri took Arsenal above Manchester United to the top of the English Premier League as Chelsea continued to struggle for form after a 1-1 draw with Everton. 5 Dec 2010
FA Calm Following Burden Withdrawal

FA Calm Following Burden Withdrawal

The Football Association today insisted their search for a new chairman had not been derailed by Roger Burden's dramatic decision to pull out of the race. 4 Dec 2010
Acting FA Boss Quits In Protest

Acting FA Boss Quits In Protest

THE Football Association's acting chairman Roger Burden has launched an astonishing attack on FIFA in the wake of England's 2018 World Cup defeat saying the world governing body cannot be trusted. 4 Dec 2010
Bates Urges Breakaway From FIFA

Bates Urges Breakaway From FIFA

Ken Bates has urged the major European football nations to break away from FIFA in the wake of England's failed 2018 World Cup bid. 4 Dec 2010
Redknapp Blasts FIFA Over World Cup Award

Redknapp Blasts FIFA Over World Cup Award

Harry Redknapp today suggested England had been the victims of a stitch-up in the vote for the 2018 World Cup. 4 Dec 2010
FIFA Members Cite Media As Issue

FIFA Members Cite Media As Issue

England's 2018 World Cup campaign was killed by broken promises to a prince and a prime minister - but FIFA members today continued to insist the British media were to blame. 4 Dec 2010
England Urged To Avoid Bidding Until FIFA Changes

England Urged To Avoid Bidding Until FIFA Changes

England should not bother bidding for the World Cup again until FIFA change their system, 2018 bid chief Andy Anson said today as English football came to terms with the devastating defeat by Russia. 4 Dec 2010
Beckham Maintains His Dignity

Beckham Maintains His Dignity

David Beckham was gracious in defeat as the blow of losing the vote to host the 2018 World Cup to Russia sank in. 3 Dec 2010
England Out With Only Two Votes

England Out With Only Two Votes

ENGLAND suffered a humiliating defeat in their attempt to win the 2018 World Cup and were eliminated in the first round with two votes. 3 Dec 2010
Ferdinand 'Gutted' By  World Cup Bid Failure

Ferdinand 'Gutted' By World Cup Bid Failure

England captain Rio Ferdinand has led the reaction to the failed World Cup 2018 bid, describing himself as "gutted". 3 Dec 2010
England Hope for Concacaf Block Vote

England Hope for Concacaf Block Vote

England's 2018's World Cup hopes were given a further lift after a key meeting between FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner and Prince William. 2 Dec 2010
Warner Enjoys Meeting With Cameron

Warner Enjoys Meeting With Cameron

FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner today handed England's 2018 World Cup bid a significant boost after meeting Prime Minister David Cameron by praising English football's international development work. 1 Dec 2010
England Chief Begs FIFA To Be 'Objective'

England Chief Begs FIFA To Be 'Objective'

Gordon Taylor has called on FIFA to make its decision on who will host the 2018 World Cup on objective grounds as the England bid seeks to limit possible damage caused by BBC Panorama's investigation into corruption. 30 Nov 2010
England In a Fighting Mood For Cup Bid

England In a Fighting Mood For Cup Bid

England's 2018 World Cup bid chief Andy Anson promised today to "fight like crazy" to secure the required number of votes to get England over the line in Thursday's ballot. 30 Nov 2010