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Thursday January 8, 2009 Commons leaves United fighting for survivalDerby 1 Man United 0: stunning left-footed strike leaves Premier League side with stiff task to reach Carling Cup final Clough finds encouragement from life of Brian Spurs on the brink of Wembley final Paranoia next on Ferguson's fixture list Chelsea want Ballack to take pay cutGerman, out of contract in the summer, must settle for drop in £121,000-a-week salary and instead earn bigger bonuses Southgate could defy chairman over Downing Middlesbrough manager could be tempted into accepting big-money bid for unsettled England midfielder
Hughes makes his move for Santa CruzManchester City make formal contact with Blackburn with manager anxious to freshen up increasingly demoralised squadSanta Cruz to finance Blackburn revolutionBridge arrival heralds City spending spreeBirmingham reset their sights on BowyerThree years ago, attempts by Steve Bruce to sign former Leeds midfielder caused uproar; now he is a target for Alex McLeishBowyer slips through the net after fans' web protestFans protest greets Bowyer debutSpurs will pair Defoe with PavlyuchenkoHarry Redknapp sees the £15 million acquisition from Portsmouth as the ideal foil to his Russia international strikerDefoe's return sparks Spurs winI would not sell Defoe, says RedknappTevez 'has no issue' with Ferguson Kia Joorabchian insists the Argentinian is happy with his manager but accepted that his client could leave Old TraffordTevez delivers ultimatum to FergusonUnited cruise through to fourth round
Chelsea's stance is good business practice and shows a desire to move away from reliance on Abramovich Matt Hughes
Kuyt confident Liverpool can raise gameThe Dutch forward has warned his side's rivals for the Premier League that the leaders have not hit their best formReturning Torres lifts Liverpool spiritsFA Cup fever grips Mersey rivalsLampard unconcerned with festive glitchThe Chelsea midfielder is confident his side will get their title challenge back on track against Manchester United on SundayChelsea's Bridge of sighsWasteful Chelsea stunned by Southend
Toure casts doubt on Premier League move
The Barcelona midfielder is flattered to be linked with Manchester City and Arsenal but is happy in Spain
Ameobi signs contract extension at NewcastleThe former England U21 striker has handed manager Joe Kinnear a boost by committing himself to the club until 2012City offer Johnson in bid to sign Parker Given increases valuationSavage in from the cold at Derby The appointment of Nigel Clough could be the start of a comeback for a player eager to take on Manchester United Clough accepts irresistible challengeNot everyone's FA Cup of tea but still a national iconTony Adams facing up to his two toughest tests Portsmouth manager must convince board at Fratton Park to give him money, then spend it well, to rebuild crumbling squadPortsmouth fall from grace gathers paceAdams falls short of a happy returnWorld Cup worries rise after brutal killingSecurity concerns grow ahead of 2010 tournament in South Africa after an official who exposed corruption is shot deadWorld Cup dream transforming South AfricaOrganisers fretting over World Cup stadiums More football news
Wilshere turns professional with ArsenalThe Arsenal midfielder has signed a professional contract with the club after turning 17 on New Year's DayWe must retain focus, says BenitezLiverpool manager says squad must not be distracted from league campaign by their FA Cup fourth round tie with EvertonITV emerges with credit after festive feastFA Cup proves ratings winner as more than 7.3 million watch the live third-round tie between Preston and LiverpoolUnited cruise through to fourth roundSouthampton 0 Man United 3: Premier League side win at a canter to set up an Old Trafford meeting with Spurs
Bruce determined to keep hold of Heskey Wigan manager under no pressure to sell star strikerNeighbours rally around Travolta family...Scientology row over Jett Travolta as post...
The modern-day tragedy of Paul Gascoigne has entered its final actOliver Kay
Kuyt confident Liverpool can raise gameThe Dutch forward has warned his side's rivals for the Premier League that the leaders have not hit their best formReturning Torres lifts Liverpool spiritsFA Cup fever grips Mersey rivalsBlackburn yet to receive Santa Cruz bidJohn Williams, the club chairman, is concentrating on improving Sam Allardyce's squad rather than selling the Paraguay strikerRelegation could mean end for BlackburnSanta Cruz to finance Blackburn revolutionLampard unconcerned with festive glitchThe Chelsea midfielder is confident his side will get their title challenge back on track against Manchester United on SundayChelsea's Bridge of sighsWasteful Chelsea stunned by SouthendToure casts doubt on Premier League moveThe Barcelona midfielder is flattered to be linked with Manchester City and Arsenal but is happy in SpainToure boys enjoy family fortunesNo Arsenal switch for Rosina
Ameobi signs contract extension at NewcastleThe former England U21 striker has handed manager Joe Kinnear a boost by committing himself to the club until 2012City offer Johnson in bid to sign Parker Given increases valuationDefoe big winner in Tottenham dealEngland striker will be looking forward to returning to White Hart Lane after his £15million transfer from Portsmouth I would not sell Defoe, says RedknappDefoe edges closer to Spurs returnSavage in from the cold at Derby The appointment of Nigel Clough could be the start of a comeback for a player eager to take on Manchester United Clough accepts irresistible challengeNot everyone's FA Cup of tea but still a national iconRichards resigned to shift from centre The Manchester City defender believes that he can return to his best form for club and country with a switch to right back Hughes must act now to save himself and CityHughes looks to rectify City’s frailties Oli Kay has last word on Stoke's popularity
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If enjoyment and wellbeing are criteria then having sex is a sportPatrick KiddWednesday January 7, 2009 Defoe's return sparks Spurs win
Tottenham 4 Burnley 1: striker sees Burnley blitzed in Carling Cup hours after rejoining North London club from Portsmouth Jensen is saving the best till last Busy schedule tests Redknapp’s skills Tevez 'has no issue' with Ferguson Kia Joorabchian insists the Argentinian is happy with his manager but accepted that his client could leave Old Trafford City offer Johnson in bid to sign Parker Window watch: Manchester City are considering a revised offer for the West Ham midfielder, which involves Michael Johnson
Spurs on the brink of Wembley finalTottenham 4 Burnley 1: Harry Redknapp's substitution inspires victory in the Carling Cup semi-final first legDefoe big winner in Tottenham dealTony Adams facing up to his two toughest tests Defoe big winner in Tottenham dealEngland striker will be looking forward to returning to White Hart Lane after his £15million transfer from Portsmouth I would not sell Defoe, says RedknappSavage in from the cold at Derby The appointment of Nigel Clough could be the start of a comeback for a player eager to take on Manchester United Clough accepts irresistible challengeNot everyone's FA Cup of tea but still a national icon
Tony Adams facing up to his two toughest tests
Portsmouth manager must convince board at Fratton Park to give him money, then spend it well, to rebuild crumbling squad
The so-called Ferguson hairdryer? It is to do with the fact that the vast majority of what he spouts is hot air Matthew SyedFootball news
Richards resigned to shift from centre The Manchester City defender believes that he can return to his best form for club and country with a switch to right back Hughes must act now to save himself and CityHughes looks to rectify City’s frailtiesParanoia next on Ferguson's fixture listThe Manchester United manager's latest rant is just another demonstration that he spouts hot air far too frequently
Middlesbrough reject £12m bid for Downing
Tottenham come in with an improved offer after the frustrated England winger submits written transfer request
FA Cup fever grips Mersey rivals
Liverpool will face Everton in a repeat of 1989 FA Cup Final just weeks before 20th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster
Osman gives Everton rare cheerMore football newsWe must retain focus, says BenitezLiverpool manager says squad must not be distracted from league campaign by their FA Cup fourth round tie with EvertonFA Cup fever grips Mersey rivalsReturning Torres lifts Liverpool spiritsITV emerges with credit after festive feastFA Cup proves ratings winner as more than 7.3 million watch the live third-round tie between Preston and LiverpoolReturning Torres lifts Liverpool spiritsMilner's cool head makes differenceWilshere turns professional with ArsenalThe Arsenal midfielder has signed a professional contract with the club after turning 17 on New Year's DayWenger will only sign top class playersArsenal heading for trophyless seasonUnited cruise through to fourth roundSouthampton 0 Man United 3: Premier League side win at a canter to set up an Old Trafford meeting with SpursTevez 'disappointed' by contract reports Fergie blames Premier League over fixtures Scottish football news
Boyd close to rejoining McLeishWalter Smith resigned to losing his prolific marksman as Birmingham bid around £3.5 million to lure the Rangers strikerMcGeady wants swift return instead of appealCeltic player will not challenge a fine of two week's wages and two-game ban following a row with Gordon StrachanLaszlo outlines his vision for futureHearts manager tells Vladimir Romanov that he needs new players to enhance prospects of European qualificationMcCarthy has no regrets about AcademicalMidfielder who turned down the chance of joining Liverpool in 2007 still insists that he was right to stay in Scotland
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Fire the boss! What a thrilling concept - how wonderful it would beSimon Barnes Portsmouth accept £15m bid for striker, who will complete move in time to be paraded before tonight's Carling Cup semi-final Pennant offered contract by AC MilanWindow watch: Liverpool winger, who rejected a move to Real Madrid over personal terms, may find escape route to Italy Clough confirmed as Derby manager Nigel Clough has accepted the chance to emulate the great success enjoyed by his father Brian as Derby County manager
Cautionary tales of when more equals lessHow many footballers will be able to turn down more money in favour of better career prospects? Few, argues Matt DickinsonPodolski made available for £10mCity in new attempt to sign Parker
Tevez delivers ultimatum to Ferguson
Argentina forward has threatened to quit Manchester United unless his long-term future at Old Trafford is resolved soon
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Portsmouth accept £15m bid for striker, who will complete his move in time to be paraded before tonight's Carling Cup semi-final
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Why Tevez is a very silly boyStriker should pack his bags now
Right to spit the dummy?Comments put future in doubt
Saving the best till lastBurnley's goalkeeping hero Brian Jensen hopes for more success
Media soft on Gerrard
Arrested Reds captain has been treated like a hero, says Rod Liddle
City launch audacious £24m Yaya bid Mark Hughes wants Kolo Toure's brother at Eastlands
Pennant race is on Liverpool winger is fashioning possible move to Milan in today's window watchGraham Spiers
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If enjoyment and wellbeing are criteria then having sex is a sportPatrick Kidd Defoe having medical at Tottenham
England striker looks set to complete return to White Hart Lane after Portsmouth accepted a bid thought to be £15million I would not sell Defoe, says Redknapp Spurs close in on Defoe Tevez delivers ultimatum to FergusonArgentina forward has threatened to quit Manchester United unless his long-term future at Old Trafford is resolved soonHamas: Israel has legitimised the killing of...
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