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08 Nov 2009 07:42
Sunday November 8, 2009
Football
The view from the Bridge
Patrice Evra thinks showdown with United will be key to the title race
Absent friends: why Patrice Evra misses Cristiano Ronaldo
The Manchester United left back is also a funnyman to boot but he is pining for his "great friend" who has gone to Real Madrid
Wiser Lawrence steps into the real world
A new-found maturity has seen the midfielder cast off his feckless reputation and move into the international reckoning
It is never the fault of Gers fans
Another away trip, another bout of trouble. Cue feeble excuses – yet again. Maybe this time they will face the music
Liverpool plan £250m field of dreams
The Reds are confident of persuading a leading global firm to buy the rights to name the club’s proposed new ground
The view from Stamford Bridge
Patrice Evra has had many dramatic encounters with Chelsea and expects today’s showdown to be a key moment in the title race
How the big two measure up
Player by player, how do the Chelsea and Manchester United starting line-ups compare? Jonathan Northcroft gives his verdict
Chanpionship focus: Rangers maintain pressure
QPR receive a boost their promotion prospects with a hard-fought victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough
Best & Worst: David Ginola
The Frenchman looks back on taking the blame for a World Cup disaster, facing Lee Dixon and posing nude for Mario Testino
Derby 2 Coventry 1: striker scores twice and even misses a penalty as Nigel Clough’s side secure rare win against 10-man visitors
Ancelotti targets United’s soft centre
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07 Nov 2009 13:51
Fabregas and Arshavin round off comfortable win
Wolves 1 Arsenal 4: pair of own goals set Arsenal on their way before star strikers sealed the victory in the second-half
Double-up experiment could produce twin peaks
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has been bold and imaginative by kicking off a brand new era with joint captains
Sousa stays calm as Swans edge derby
Swansea City 3 Cardiff City 2: Manager refuses to get carried away as bitter rivals jostle for promotion place
Rover and out as Norwich class shines through
Paulton Rovers 0 Norwich City 7: Chris Martin's four-goal show knocks out non-leaguers but big pay day compensates
Carroll calls the tune as Newcastle march on
Newcastle United 3 Peterborough United 1: players rise above off-field rows to record straightforward victory
Robust Dorrans tames Foxes
Leicester City 1 West Brom 2: fluke goal sets Albion on their way as they bid for instant Premier League return
Ferguson's glowing tribute to Chelsea
Manchester United manager lauds Frank Lampard and the rest of rivals’ veteran squad ahead of top-of-the-table clash
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06 Nov 2009 22:15
Saturday November 7, 2009
FINK TANK
The top 20 stars in Europe
Fink Tank's Castrol Rankings are a whole new way of rating players
Football in brief: McCarthy hopeful of exposing weakness
Wolves manager targets Arsenal’s supposed vulnerability at set-pieces while Spanish league puts strike plans on hold
Q & A: Owen Hargreaves
The United midfielder on his recovery from a career-threatening knee injury and his hopes for the remainder of the season
Redknapp has no regrets over sale of Bent
Striker expects hot reception on return to Spurs for first time since his acrimonious £10 million move to the Stadium of Light
Henry best in Europe, say new Castrol Rankings
Fink Tank has crunched the latest data and Barcelona’s former Arsenal forward is the cream of the crop, followed by Lionel Messi
Samaras’s form a bright spot for Celtic
Greece striker is enjoying being able to show his true class but Tony Mowbray's side are still facing Europa League elimination
Smith fears crowd trouble will lead to ban
Rangers manager is wary of his side's punishment after supporter violence marred the Champions League game against Unirea Urziceni
'Edinburgh rivalry has a different dimension’
Heart of Midlothian versus Hibernian has always provided a great spectacle, with supporters mingling before and after the match
Torres 'told to rest for three weeks'
Reports in the forward's native Spain suggest that the Liverpool player has been advised not to play because of his hernia
Shawcross close to new contract
Stoke City defender is in advanced talks with Premier League club to extend his stay at the Britannia Stadium
Win against Stoke not essential, says Brown
Hull manager will be happy with his side so long as they put in a creditable performance at the KC Stadium on Sunday
O'Neill stands by decision to let Cahill go
Aston Villa manager is adamant he made the right call to sell defender even though he has graduated to the England squad
We will attack Arsenal, says McCarthy
Wolves manager warns visitors that his team will not sit back and defend against them at Molineux tomorrow
Moyes supports Old Firm Premier League move
Everton manager in favour of move to a two-tier system and thinks the Old Firm would increase crowd attendances in England
Take a photograph and win a trip to the FA Cup final
Your picture of a goalkeeper could see you pitch side with Marc Aspland for the Wembley showcase in May next year
Ferguson: Kuszczak rant just a joke
Manchester United manager insists the Poland goalkeeper was not being serious with his criticism of Edwin van der Sar
FA to show Cup and U21 matches online
Leeds v Oldham on Saturday and England U21 v Portugal U21 next Saturday first to be streamed for free with more planned
Ferguson reveals extent of Ferdinand's injury problems
Manchester United manager says his central defender may be facing an extended spell on the sidelines after failing to overcome injury
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal attack is one of most potent in club’s history, but side still have some way to go to match ‘Invincibles’
Chelsea stars given Champions League ultimatum
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05 Nov 2009 23:54
Friday November 6, 2009
World Cup 2010
Fans let the train take the strainOn-board jails for those off the rails
Why Capello's a very happy manNo shops, only focus is football
Premier League previews: Defoe back
All the team news, injury problems and squads from around the grounds for the weekend matches in the top flight
Rooney's ambition to surpass Giggs record
Manchester United striker wants to stay at Old Trafford for life and has set his sights on Ryan Giggs’s appearance record
Wealdstone warm to new home after years in cold
After spending years moving from ground to ground, non-League side can welcome Rotherham to permanent home in FA Cup
Africa vote vital to England World Cup hopes
England’s 2018 World Cup finals bid has been warned it could face first-round elimination unless it secures Africa’s four votes
Stourbridge create own small piece of history
Zamaretto League side seek local bragging rights in their biggest match as Coca-Cola League One Walsall visit in FA Cup
Why England will feel far from royalty
England’s five-star training base is set in remote, rural uplands of South Africa and world away from Baden-Baden in every sense
Prison trains set World Cup ball rolling
Police desperate to make next summer’s finals in South Africa safe are taking no chances and planning massive crackdown on crime
Wilson has the quality to take step up
Rangers defender ,17, equipped himself well against Unirea Urziceni in Champions League but knows chances are still limited
Goalless draw leaves Celtic on brink
Tony Mowbray keeps the faith with a slim hope of progress from the Europa League but the manager is left frustrated by missed chances
Falkirk look to raise transfer funds for May
Martin Ritchie, the chairman, is planning to bring in money from a rights issue so that the manager can strengthen the squad
Uefa charges Rangers over crowd trouble
Scottish champions could be facing a fine or even a ban after their fans were involved in ugly scenes during game in Bucharest
Burley happy to take pressure off Driver
Scotland manager wants the Hearts winger to concentrate on form ahead of Wales friendly, rather than his international future
Impact against Chelsea vital for Owen
Manchester United striker needs to be picked first, then playa blinder, if he is to be selected by England for Brazil friendly
Rangers charged over crowd trouble in Romania
Glasgow club charged by Uefa with improper conduct of their supporters following disturbances in match with Unirea Urziceni
Chelsea to sell Stamford Bridge naming rights
Chief executive admits the move would be unpopular but could help the club to remain competitive
Liverpool's Champions League position 'disgraceful'
Liverpool goalkeeper says he is disappointed that the club are no longer in control of their own destiny
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05 Nov 2009 07:40
Thursday November 5, 2009
Europa League previews
Roma trip make or break for FulhamHodgson: we must get at least apoint
Absentees bad news for EvertonHoward: injuries hurting chances
Ashley has taken us to brink: a fan's eye view
Colin Whittle, from the Newcastle United Supporters Trust, gives his verdict on the latest developments at St James' Park
Strachan signs Osbourne who was on 'list'
Villa player, who featured on piece of paper Middlesbrough manager was pictured with, moves to club on loan for two months
Anfield prepares to count the cost of failure
When you have been a leading member of the continental elite for the past five seasons, anything less is a calamity
Wenger basks in wealth of attacking possibilities
Arsenal manager answers his critics by pointing out embarrassment of creative riches he now has at his disposal
Club stand by Storrie over tax evasion charge
Evra insists champions must be perfect
Frenchman has told his United team-mates they will have to defend much better to have a chance of beating Chelsea on Sunday
Designs on a whole new ball game
Goalkeepers will weep as technology aids spectacular goals
Capello could do far worse than turn to Gibbs
England manager should take a look at the assured Arsenal youngster as cover for Ashley Cole in World Cup finals in South Africa
Rangers see hopes start to slip away after draw
Unirea Urziceni 1 Rangers 1: Lee McCulloch thought he had stolen famous win for visitors, but Romanians had other ideas
Unruly fans add to Rangers’ woes in Europe
Poor organisation blamed for unrest among supporters in Bucharest as late equaliser denies Walter Smith’s side victory
New deal will earn Newcastle precisely nothing
Newcastle United will not receive a penny in extra sponsorship before the end of the season as a result of renaming their stadium
sportsdirect.com@St James’ Park -gate ... the secret tapes revealed
First they were rebranded. Now Newcastle have been bugged ... George Caulkin imagines a phone conversation between board members
Barcelona's Europeaan fate in the balance
Rubin Kazan followed up their remarkable victory at the Nou Camp a fortnight ago by holding the champions to a goalless draw
Celtic have police in tow with violence threat to tie
Strathclyde Police sending larger than normal contingent of officers to Germany after intelligence reports predicts trouble
It's totalhumiliation.com for Newcastle United
Liverpool captain has spoken of his hurt at the decision to sell the Spain midfield player to Real Madrid in the summer
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04 Nov 2009 15:18
Cruyff won't play ball with Catalan nationalists
Johan Cruyff, the Holland hero, will coach the football team in the fiercely nationalist region but speak to the players in Spanish
Torres happy to take strain for Liverpool
Just as he was used to doing at Atletico Madrid, Europe’s most lethal marksman is having to carry a club’s hopes on his shoulders
López adds insult to Liverpool injuries
Lyons 1 Liverpool 1: visitors staring into the Champions League the abyss as missed chances come back to haunt them
Zola’s men climb out of relegation zone
West Ham 2 Aston Villa 1: visitors miss chance to go fourth and are beaten by a late strike from substitute Zavon Hines
Sucker punch leaves Liverpool on their knees
Merseyside club’s Champions League hopes are left hanging by a thread after late equaliser robs them of much-needed three points
Why fans are backing Benitez: a fan's eye view
Peter Furmedge, a die-hard Kopite, explains why the fans have faith in the manager despite the problems at Anfield
Southend avoid entering administration
Coca-Cola League One club agree in the High Court today to pay by Friday a bill of £2.1million to HM Revenue and Customs
FA rejects Degen red card appeal
Hearing at regulatory commission finds in favour of decision made by Lee Mason, the referee, in defeat to Fulham on Saturday
Atletico Madrid 2 Chelsea 2: Ivory Coast striker rescues sloppy performance with two late goals to put Chelsea into last 16
Defenders' blushes are spared by delivery of Rooney
Manchester Utd 3 CSKA Moscow 3: Late intervention of new father ensures United qualify for last 16 of Champions League
Curbishley verdict increases pressure on West Ham
Financial Brochures
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Luxury development in the heart of Battersea.Moments from Battersea Park.
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03 Nov 2009 22:51
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Torres the key against frail LyonsSpain striker must be near his best
Gibbs can stake a claim for placeYoungster gets chance to shine
Smith urges return of work ethic to bring rewards
Rangers manager is confident of getting a positive result in Bucharest in the Champions League away to Unirea Urziceni
Miller backs Aberdeen over criticism of referee
Club’s director of football stands by criticism on club website of Steven Nicholls after two Pittodrie players sent off at weekend
Driver still undecided on international future
Heart of Midlothian winger has still not made up his mind about whether to commit himself to Scotland or England
Hull failed to make most of Turner sale, says Pearson
New chairman says club failed to get the best deal from the sale of central defender, who was valued at a potential £12m
Ferguson ends mind games as Chelsea loom large
The United manager's attempts to soften up Carlo Ancelotti’s team show his side may be in more trouble than league would suggest
Ancelotti hails Drogba as ‘world's best’
Chelsea manager praises Ivory Coast striker after his goals help Chelsea qualify for knockout stage of the Champions League
Q&A: What are Kroenke's intentions at Arsenal?
American billionaire moves nearer to the stage when he would have to make an offer for the entire stockholding of the club
Lineker has smashing time in Cameron's office
A photo of the Mayor of London fell victim when the footballing legend's ball skills failed while with Tory leader
Johnson and Aurelio out of vital Lyons match
Defenders fail fitness tests on calf injuries and have not travelled with the Liverpool squad for Champions League match
Accrington saved as £308,000 HRMC debt paid
Coca-Cola League Two club avoid winding-up order after Ilyas Khan and Peter Marsden step in to pay off outstanding tax bill
Wenger: my players are not arrogant
Arsenal manager justifies recent claims made by members of his squad that the club are on course for silverware
Curbishley wins constructive dismissal case
Tribunal rules that West Ham were wrong to sell Anton Ferdinand and George McCartney to Sunderland against his wishes
Clichy out for month 'with back fracture'
Arsene Wenger expected to replace France defender with Kieran Gibbs for Champions League match against AZ Alkmaar
For all his obvious failings, sacking Rafael Benítez anytime soon could land Liverpool in even greater strife, says Matt Dickinson
Sheffield Utd 0 Newcastle Utd 1: goalkeeper's heroics ensure Chris Hughton's side return to the top of the Championship
Opportunities in Operational StrategyCompetitive Barclaycard
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03 Nov 2009 03:50
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Champions League previews
Chelsea must be wary of AgueroArgentina striker will pose a threat
Evans must fill United breachYoung defender can stake a claim
Football round-up: Scotland to stick with matches on Saturday
Virus hits Sheffield Wednesday | Emanuel Pogatetz has surgery | Artur Boruc out of action | Johan Cruyff for Catalonia
Supporters rally round Rangers
Fans ready to play their part in staving off the financial crisis at Ibrox by pledging to put their own money into the club
Surgery the ultimate solution for Torres
Portsmouth club doctor says Liverpool striker will eventually require an operation to cure his hernia problem
Collins: Hibs not equipped for title challenge
Former Easter Road manager does not believe that the club can offer a title challenge to Celtic and Rangers this season
Kaká back at San Siro with a job to do
Cristiano Ronaldo injury means the Brazil star must shine against his former club in front of an expectant Real president
Owen doesn’t lie back and think of England
Manchester United striker's principal concern is to lift trophies at his club rather than impress Fabio Capello
Surgery for Boruc after Cervi cleared to play
Uefa give Celtic special dispensation to use young American goalkeeper for Europa League match against Hamburg
The 34-year-old England midfielder will rejoin the Italian club in January in a bid to boost his chances of playing in the World Cup
Ferguson launches robust defence of Ferdinand
Given penalty save earns draw for City
Birmingham 0 Man City 0: Ireland goalkeeper stops a tame spot-kick from James McFadden to earn a fourth successive draw
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02 Nov 2009 10:22
Rangers halted at half-time by heavy rain
Dundee United 0 Rangers 1 (abandoned at half-time due to waterlogged pitch): Walter Smith's side denied by weather
United to make late decision on Rooney
Manchester United striker is likely to miss Champions League game with CSKA Moscow as his wife is about to give birth
Coleen Rooney gives birth to a baby boy, Kai Wayne
Wife of England footballer gave birth at 2.20pm at Liverpool Women's Hospital, and mother and child said to be doing well
Whelan: Benitez's days are numbered
Former Liverpool midfielder claims that the Spaniard is more concerned about Europe than domestic success
Arsenal 3 Tottenham 0: captain’s prompting ensures Arsene Wenger’s side maintain convincing hold on local authority
Rangers’ financial mess remains complex
Supporters are up in arms, but they are directing attacks in the wrong direction and the blame should be put on the club
Gannon proves he's made progress at Fir Park
Motherwell 1 Heart of Midlothian 0: Motherwell manager is moving forward with a good mix of youth and experience
Samaras rallies to manager Mowbray's call
Celtic 3 Kilmarnock 0: The Greece striker finds some much-needed form and helps his side to victory at Celtic Park
Marco Paixao on form to secure away victory
St Mirren 0 Hamilton 2:the Portuguese forward sealed an impressive display by opening scoring and setting up goal
Rutkiewicz inspires St Johnstone victory
St Johnstone 3 Falkirk 1:Experienced defender was vital to his team securing a win over troubled visiting team
Liverpool are facing huge problems with injuries ahead of Champions League tie with Lyons, with 12 players on sidelines
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01 Nov 2009 18:37
Monday November 2, 2009
Red card push-start for Sunderland revival
Sunderland 2 West Ham 2: dismissal of Kenwyne Jones provides spur for home side to snatch point through Kieran Richardson
Van Persie makes adjustment to lead line
Dutchman has done supremely well to spearhead attack for Arsene Wenger after departure of Emmanuel Adebayor to Man City
Rocket from Williams lights up stormy scene
Oldham Athletic 0 Huddersfield Town 1:Clever free-kick surprises the Oldham goalkeeper Dean Brill from 25 yards
Smith admits to finding strength in adversity
Newcastle player says recent injuries have left him diminished as a footballer but more rounded as a human being
PFA will offer support to disgraced King
Football in brief: Gordon Taylor insists players’ union will support jailed footballer, while Ryan Giggs wants to manage Wales
Jones disappointed at Cardiff’s naivety
Cardiff 1 Nottm Forest 1: Lewis McGugan’s stoppage-time equaliser prevents Welsh club going top of the Championship
Coca-Cola League Two round-up
Crewe score four without reply away to Cheltenham while Barnet are condemned to their fourth consecutive defeat on the road
Coca-Cola League One round-up
Charlton slip up away to Carlisle while Leeds continue impressive form with four-goal victory over Yeovil at Elland Road
Lee strikes late to make point for Backe
Notts County 1 Shrewsbury Town 1:defender happy with appointment of new manager who starts off his reign with a draw
Coca-Cola Championship round-up
Roy Keane gets his long-awaited first win as Ipswich manager, but new Middlesbrough supremo Gordon Strachan is made to wait
Hart unable to relax despite day off
On-loan goalkeeper an interested spectator as his parent club gain a goalless draw against the one they loaned him to
Pellegrini safe for now at Bernabeu
Under-fire Real Madrid coach thankful to see his side rally against ten-man to gain a crucial victory over Getafe
Brown laments slumping Hull’s misfortune
Burnley 2 Hull 0: luck deserted the Hull manager at Turf Moor just when he needed it most with his job on the line
Moyes left to savour the sweet and sour
Everton 1 Aston Villa 1: John Carew’s equaliser again ensures there is no celebratory night out for David Moyes’s wife
Torres torment for Benítez and Liverpool
Fulham 3 Liverpool 1: manager has been forced to protect his most precious asset – but at considerable cost to his club
Dindane gives hope to Hart and Portsmouth
Portsmouth 4 Wigan 0: on-loan striker scores hat-trick to help Portsmouth record their first home league win of the season
Craddock enjoys new lease of life
Wolves 2 Stoke 2: the centre back, 34, scored twice for the first time in his 16-year career to help home side secure a welcome point
PlayTheGame: the best five players of the weekend
Nick Szczepanik analyses the best performers from another action-packed weekend in the Premier League
Bolton 0 Chelsea 4: first-half penalty starts rout as Carlo Ancelotti's side consolidate lead at top of Premier League table
Stoke 2 Wolves 2: defender scores first goals in five years to deny home side after they had taken a two-goal lead
Sunderland 2 West Ham 2: left back equalises for home side after Kenwyne Jones sees red for raising his hands
Portsmouth 4 Wigan 0: French striker makes up for recent misses in front of goal with treble in comprehensive victory for Paul Hart's side
Manchester United 2 Blackburn 0: superb second-half strike and Wayne Rooney goal sweep away unambitious Blackburn
Arsenal 3 Tottenham 0: Holland forward scores twice as defensive errors blight Harry Redknapp's side at the Emirates Stadium
Everton 1 Villa 1: substitute John Carew's early second-half goal leaves Everton without a win in six games
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