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21 Nov 2009 23:10
Sunday November 22, 2009
Football shorts: Beckham chasing hat-trick
Former England captain could become only the second British player to win league titles in three different countries
League One round-up
Classy Leeds United lead the way as they go six points clear with a game in hand after defeating Brighton
League Two round-up
Bournemouth make a return to the top of the table as Brett Pitman strikes to ensure victory over Macclesfield
Championship focus
Reading finally get their first home league win, while Middlesbrough still wait for a first win under Gordon Strachan
West Brom climb back to Championship summit
West Bromwich 4 Bristol City 1: WBA send out an ominous warning to the rest of the promotion challengers at the Hawthorns
Referee: ‘I can 100% say it wasn’t handball’
Kevin Kilbane believes that the responsibility for Ireland's loss to France can be laid at the door of the officials
Henry: France's fallen Idol
When he called for a replay of the match with Ireland, the former Arsenal striker knew that it was never likely to happen
Premier League - live!
Chelsea hammered four past Wolves, and Manchester United beat Everton 3-0. Follow the action live
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21 Nov 2009 04:38
Saturday November 21, 2009
Sam Allardyce to undergo angioplasty
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will miss the next three Premier League games as he is to undergo an angioplasty
Smith rules himself out of Scotland job
Rangers manager does not want to return to international arena, leaving Craig Levein as favourite to succeed Craig Burley
Hughes sees chance for City to hit Liverpool
The Manchester City manager travels to Anfield for Saturday’s match with the chance to strengthen his team’s claims for a top-four place
Henry admits shame but apology falls short
France striker says a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution — and gets support from Arsene Wenger, his former manager
Samaras savours role in Greece triumph
The striker has put on hold any celebration for reaching the World Cup because he wants to target success with Celtic
Egypt erupts after World Cup football defeat
Angry sports fans have burned Algerian flags and bombarded the embassy after the country dashed Egypt's World Cup hopes
‘We've put man on Moon but can’t get this right’
The football world gives its reaction to the handball by Thierry Henry including some backing from an unlikely source
Video replays a must for World Cup
Bellamy: I could be done in two years
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20 Nov 2009 10:31
Friday November 20, 2009
Premier League
Premier League previews
Team news, injury problems and squads for all top flight matches
Wenger: France should agree to replay
Arsenal manager "embarrassed" by World Cup play-off victory in Paris and backs Thierry Henry's call for Ireland rematch
French minister calls for World Cup replay
Economy Minister breaks ranks with Sarkozy to call for replay of France v Ireland qualifier after Thierry Henry handball
Time for footballers to condemn their own
Tony Cascarino says the game cannot expect to rid itself of cheating if players are not prepared to hold each other to account
McCarthy gives backing for video technology
The Wolves manager believes it would make players such as Thierry Henry more accountable for their misdemeanours
Fifa rejects Ireland's replay demands
Football's governing body will not sanction a rematch of World Cup play-off despite outrage over Henry handball
France up to seventh in world rankings
Thierry Henry's controversial handball has helped Raymond Domenech's side leapfrog England who slip down to ninth
Henry is not a cheat, says Beckham
England midfielder has defended the France striker after his handball in the World Cup play-off win over Ireland sparked outrage
Hiddink ponders future as luck runs out
Good fortune has finally deserted Guus Hiddink and the Dutchman was considering his future as Russia’s national coach
Thierry Henry says sorry as French football authorities add fuel to handball controversy by defying calls to replay the match
Henry's gallant words return to haunt him
Former Arsenal striker finds tables turned having been so swift to condemn cheating and poor refereeing while in England
Sarkozy wades into football row amid Irish fury
Everyone had their opinion on one of the most controversial goals and one of the biggest refereeing mistakes in recent years
FAI call on governing body to replay last night's controversial defeat by France, claiming the result damaged the integrity of football
COMMENT: Henry has tarnished reputation
Frenchman can say what he likes, and no doubt he will plead innocence, but that handball was pure cheating
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A replay with Ireland? You must be joking
French football authorities defied calls to replay their controversial World Cup qualifying match against Ireland
‘Victory without glory’ for France
Everyone had their opinion on one of the most controversial goals and one of the biggest refeering mistakes in recent years
Video replays now a must for World Cup
Patrick Barclay says there can be no debate now – technology will have to be brought in for the 2010 finals in South Africa
Henry’s antics harmed image of entire game
A two-footed tackle hurts one man, but what the France forward did will have a more lasting effect on the game of football
Football players will never play ball
Thierry Henry is a liar and a cheat. He is also a footballer, and it is a fact of life — footballers cheat for their team
France warns Ireland to keep out of scandal
Diplomatic fallout grows as Ireland livid at Thierry Henry's handball which sent France on its way to the World Cup finals
Sleight of hand could cost Henry a fortune
Politicians and internet users called on Thierry Henry’s backers to dump him and threatened to boycott products he endorses
Referee Hansson forced to seek shelter
Martin Hansson fiercely critical of referee for missing Thierry Henry handball in the build-up to France’s decisive goal
Thierry Henry's gallant words return to haunt him
Terry ready to be thrown to the Wolves
John Terry returned to full training for Chelsea after the ankle injury that ruled him out of England’s friendly with Brazil
Bellamy: I could be finished within two years
Manchester City forward fears he may be forced to hang up his boots because of the physical toll injuries have taken on him
Ireland players looking for someone to blame
Damien Duff claimed Ireland would have won a penalty shoot-out while Robbie Keane said Fifa favoured bigger nations
Premier League previews: Gerrard to return
All the team news, injury problems and squads from around the grounds for the weekend matches in the top flight
COMMENT: a perfect argument for video in football
Patrick Barclay, The Times Chief Football Commentator, delivers his verdict on France's controversial goal against Ireland
Angry Irish demand World Cup replay
Irish Justice Minister demands "fair play" from Fifa after Thierry Henry handball helps France into finals of the World Cup
The 32 World Cup qualifiers
The play-offs have decided the line-up for the finals in South Africa next summer, with Uruguay securing the last palce
Redknapp needled by 'idiot' agents
Algeria 1 Egypt 0: Not since 1986 had Algeria reached the World Cup finals and they avenged painful memories
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18 Nov 2009 20:07
Thursday November 19, 2009
Salary cap puts limit on Scotland search
Gordon Smith, the SFA chief executive, has admitted the money on offer will affect the pedigree of manager applicants
Poyet opens his Brighton home account
Brighton 2 Wycombe Wanderers 0: Coca-Cola League One club earns home FA Cup tie with Rushden
Players don't take enough responsibility, says Ferguson
Manchester United manager believes many modern footballers are "cocooned today by their agents"
Redknapp: home-grown managers are unfashionable
Tottenham manager says that wealthy Premier League clubs are only interested in hiring big names from abroad
Lithuania Under-21 0 England Under-21 0: Unbeaten record still intact despite squandering good chances in Vilnius
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18 Nov 2009 03:18
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Smith ready to calm talk of Levein bias
The SFA chief is planning to rebut claims of a vendetta against the Dundee United manager after their series of spats
Benitez: when door was shut on Barry
Liverpool manager discusses the midfield player he missed out on and Robbie Keane in second part of exclusive interview
Craig Burley, the nephew of the former Scotland manager George, says the players are to blame for the national team's slump
Terry urges Chelsea to splash out
Arsenal striker hopes to hasten return with treatment in Serbia where he will be massaged using fluid from a human placenta
I can walk through Anfield storm, says Benitez
Benítez: sell Torres and I quit
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17 Nov 2009 11:09
The new Scotland boss is ...
Graham Spiers on the men who can lift the Scots out of the doldrums
Ferguson finally forced to face facts
Poor players holding Scotland back
Graham Spiers delivers his verdict on what is going wrong with Scottish football and how to fix it
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16 Nov 2009 19:44
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Tuesday November 17, 2009
Qatar’s wealth funding World Cup dream
The oil and gas-rich state wants to play football on the biggest stage — and money is the least of its worries
Contenders to lift Scots out of lengthy doldrums
Graham Spiers sifts through the managers who could be in the frame to replace George Burley in charge of Scotland
Ferguson is finally forced to face facts
Liverpool manager says he has no regrets over ‘Rafa’s rant’ where he criticised his rival before important game against Stoke
Storrie in court over tax evasion
Portsmouth chief executive accused of cheating the public revenue over a signing-on fee made to midfielder Amdy Faye
England's World Cup squad: who's in, who's out and who's on the cusp?
Patrick Barclay explains who has played his way onto the plane and who should book their summer holiday now
The Dutch striker is unlikely to play again this year after he damaged ligaments in his right ankle against Italy on Saturday
England Under-21 1 Portugal Under-21 0: Arsenal left back displays a versatility that makes him an outside bet for England squad
Manchester United club captain calls for introduction of a select group of officials to take charge of biggest Premier League matches
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16 Nov 2009 04:24
Monday November 16, 2009
Africa’s day of destiny prolonged by Egypt
If you were looking for down-to-the-wire excitement at the weekend, there was one place to be: Africa, says Gabriele Marcotti
Coca-Cola League Two round-up
Captain Mark Arber scored the only goal as Dagenham moved top of League Two with a 1-0 win over Accrington
Mud patch no joke for Nardiello
Bury 3 Notts County 3: Hans Backe hailed his side's character after they twice fought back to earn a 3-3 draw at Gigg Lane
Platt eases pain in the rain for Boothroyd
Colchester United 2 Exeter City 2: Boothroyd fails to celebrate his side's late equaliser and laments the performance of the players
Injured Van Persie out of action
Holland forward will return to the club for treatment on his injured right ankle that is expected to keep him out for several months
Trapattoni’s warriors lack the X-factor
Ireland 0, France 1: absence of flare may prove costly for Ireland in their bid to reach next summer's World Cup in South Africa
Howe puts ambition on hold on South Coast
Bradford 1 Bournemouth 1: The 31-year-old manager rejects the chance to speak to Peterborough, preferring to show loyalty
Coca-Cola League One round-up
Norwich are given a scare by lowly Tranmere at Carrow Road, while Millwall need a late equaliser to claim a 2-2 draw at Brentford
Keane and Doyle must occupy centre stage
Ireland’s best hope of beating France in Paris is to surprise Raymond Domenech by taking the game to them, says Tony Cascarino
Brazil prove class apart from Capello's men
England may have been forced to field a weakened side, but Dunga’s team offered a fearsome blend of strength and skill in Doha
Darlington take cue from heroic Mulligan
Darlington 1 Burton 0: The 23-year-old, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2003, inspires second consecutive win
Bailey puts spark back in Charlton
Charlton 5 MK Dons 1: Phil Parkinson’s side close the gap on League One leaders Leeds after ending a run of three defeats
Murray hands Poyet perfect birthday present
Southampton 1 Brighton 3: forward’s two early goals provide perfect platform for victory for manager in first match in charge
Will Rooney’s devilment ever return?
The anonymous display from the first-time England captain was a far cry from the the player who made the world afraid
Burley is as good as done for with Scotland
Manager and his players were a hopeless bunch against Wales and Tuesday’s SFA board meeting will have a predictable outcome
Hope is on horizon for youngsters
A 4-0 victory for the Under-21s over Azerbaijan showed that there is some long-term hope for future of Scottish football
Wales show promise, Scotland are a shambles
Wales 3 Scotland 0: an horrendous defensive performance at the Cardiff City Stadium left George Burley’s job in the balance
Slovenia given hope of qualifying by late goal
Nejc Pecnik’s strike two minutes from time dent’s Russia’s position of strengh given them by two Diniyar Bilyaletdinov goals
How Scotland rated against Wales
They were woeful in Wales, so little surprise that even the best of Scotland’s players could only manage a rating out of five out of ten
Architects of our own downfall, says Fletcher
Scotland players were anxious to deflect criticism from their manager and take the blame themselves for pitiful show in Cardiff
Gulf states secure their place on world stage
How unprecedented spending is changing the global sports scene
Brazil 1 England 0: second-string side outclassed in Doha as strike from Nilmar settles one-sided friendly fixture
Wales 3 Scotland 0: George Burley under fire from visiting supporters after Arsenal youngster dazzles at Cardiff City Stadium
Fifa bans Maradona after lewd outburst
Controversial Argentina coach prevented from taking part in any "football related activity" until January 15 after his verbal attack on the media
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15 Nov 2009 13:13
Brazil v England player ratings
Oliver Kay marks the players out of ten and there are not too many positives for Fabio Capello to take away from Doha
New Zealand 1 Bahrain 0: Rory Fallon headed home the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time
Ireland: no regrets over international withdrawal
The Manchester City midfield player is content to miss chance to appear at World Cup and says players from Cork are marginalised
England aspirants look to move beyond fringe
Fabio Capello is keen to examine the worthy of second-string players seeking to show the England manager they belong
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