Keegan plays down talk of resignation
Fri, May 9, 2008
KEVIN KEEGAN will not resign as Newcastle United's manager and is unlikely to be sacked when he meets Mike Ashley and Dennis Wise in London at 11am this morning. "I've got three years on my contract and I am looking forward to the next three years - at least - here," said a quietly defiant Keegan yesterday. "I am going to London to talk to Mike Ashley tomorrow; that's a good thing, I look forward to it." p
Arsenal set to lose Hleb
Fri, May 9, 2008ARSENE WENGER's desire to keep his Arsenal squad together encountered another setback yesterday when the agent of Alexander Hleb, the midfielder who has been courted by Internazionale, went public with the Belarusian's desire to leave at the end of the season. p
Benitez values crouch at €19m
Thu, May 8, 2008Rafael Benitez has valued England striker Peter Crouch at €19 million and has revealed that he has held talks with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill over the possible transfer of midfielder Gareth Barry to Liverpool.
Keane begins wielding the axe
Thu, May 8, 2008Sunderland boss Roy Keane has started his summer cull by telling a quartet of experienced players they will not be offered new deals.
Keegan set for Ashley crisis talks
Thu, May 8, 2008Kevin Keegan will attempt to set the record straight when he talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley tomorrow after yet another eventful week on Tyneside.
Eriksson set to turn down Benfica
Thu, May 8, 2008Sven-Goran Eriksson is contemplating turning down an offer from his old club Benfica because he believes bigger and better opportunities will come his way.
Ferguson calms the nerves
Thu, May 8, 2008Rangers 1 Motherwell 0 RANGERS CANNOT win the Scottish Premier League before Celtic entertain Hibernian on Sunday, yet the fraught nature of the closing stages at Ibrox last night suggests Walter Smith's players are perfectly aware they could lose it. p
Scolari spokesman denies City approach
Wed, May 7, 2008Luiz Felipe Scolari's spokesman has denied that the Portugal coach has received an offer from Manchester City to become manager of the Barclays Premier League side next season.
Grant has positive message
Wed, May 7, 2008
AVRAM GRANT has sent out a positive message to his Chelsea players after turning the club's season around. A 2-0 win against Newcastle kept the pressure on rivals Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. p
Clifford keeps goal in sight as Ireland target vital victory
Wed, May 7, 2008Rep of Ireland v Switzerland CURRENTLY STUDYING Frank Lampard as part of his footballing education at Chelsea, Ireland captain Conor Clifford is keen to emulate the England star's goalscoring exploits and finally strike his first goal for his country against Switzerland today. p
Rangers chairman criticises SPL over decision not to postpone game
Wed, May 7, 2008Rangers v Motherwell Venue: Ibrox Kick-off: 7.45pm DAVID MURRAY, the Rangers chairman, said yesterday the Scottish Premier League would be ridiculed around the world for its decision not to postpone the match against Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday as Walter Smith's side prepare for the Uefa Cup final on Wednesday. p
Soccer shorts
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FA sets semi-final target for Capello
Tue, May 6, 2008England manager Fabio Capello has been a set a minimum target of taking the team to the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012 in an FA a review published today.
Liverpool get planning permission - again
Tue, May 6, 2008Liverpool Football Club's proposed new stadium was approved today - for the third time in five years.
O'Neill keen on European football
Tue, May 6, 2008Martin O'Neill has reassured Aston Villa's fans that the club's pursuit of European football is far from over, despite their morale-sapping 2-0 defeat to Wigan at the weekend.
Carr to be released by Newcastle
Tue, May 6, 2008Former Republic of Ireland fullback Stephen Carr is to be released by Newcastle United at the end of the season.
Giggs expects tough Wigan encounter
Tue, May 6, 2008Ryan Giggs is not expecting Wigan to roll over and hand Manchester United the Barclays Premier League title on Sunday.
Everton linked with Joaquin
Tue, May 6, 2008Everton and Roma have reportedly made their interest in Joaquin known to Valencia after the player's agent confirmed that a move could be on the cards.
Chelsea ensure final-day drama
Tue, May 6, 2008
Newcastle Utd 0 Chelsea2 CHELSEA YET again paced themselves beautifully to stay in step with Manchester United. The reigning champions cannot exactly dread Sunday's trip to Wigan Athletic, when a victory will secure the title on goal difference, but they will go there with a discomfiting sense of claustrophobia because of Avram Grant's team. Breathing space ceased to exist when Alex Ferguson's squad lost at Stamford Bridge 10 days ago. p
Wenger loses Flamini to Milan
Tue, May 6, 2008
AS ARSENAL waved farewell to their home support for another season, after Sunday's 1-0 victory over Everton, there was work to be had for the amateur psychologist. p
All not rosy in United garden
Tue, May 6, 2008WITH MANCHESTER United powering to a probable second successive Premier League title and ready for a Champions League final, it appears that life at Old Trafford could hardly be rosier, but the club's accounts, now published in full, detail a significantly bleaker picture of the club's finances under the ownership of the Florida-based Glazer family. p
United in the mood to get party started
Mon, May 5, 2008Manchester Utd 4 West Ham Utd 1: THE MOOD was, undeniably, of celebration, of soaking up the moment and cherishing the sense of togetherness. As has become the norm at Old Trafford after the final home match of the season, a soft-focus Alex Ferguson was ushered on to the pitch before being handed a microphone and going through an Oscar winner's speech quota of thank-you messages. p
Torres proves the difference
Mon, May 5, 2008Liverpool 1 Manchester City 0: SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON offered a staunch defence of his reign as Manchester City's manager last night, insisting the guaranteed top-nine finish represented a fine return from his first campaign at the club. Yet the Swede suggested he still expects to be sacked at the end of the season by the owner Thaksin Shinawatra. p
Stoke back in top flight after 23 years
Mon, May 5, 2008
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP: STOKE CITY were promoted to the English Premier League when a drab, scoreless draw at home to Leicester City clinched runners-up spot in the Championship yesterday. Third-placed Hull City - the only team who could have denied Stoke - were beaten 1-0 at Ipswich Town. p
Wenger looks like losing Flamini
Mon, May 5, 2008Arsenal 1 Everton 0: THIS MATCH may have had a soporific end-of-season air about it but the next week promises to have major ramifications for both clubs. p
Coppell prepared to take the blame if relegated
Mon, May 5, 2008
Reading 0 Tottenham 1: STEVE COPPELL spoke to Sam Allardyce last summer and asked him the secret of staying in the Premier League season after season. "Spend, spend, spend," replied the then Newcastle boss and former man in charge at Bolton. p
Fulham shine in survival game
Mon, May 5, 2008Fulham 2 Birmingham 0: MOHAMED AL FAYED wanted everyone to share in the joy of staying up. "What is it you want from me, you want some words?" asked the Fulham chairman of reporters, as he strolled the Craven Cottage pitch in the company of Flavio Briatore, the playboy joint-owner of Queens Park Rangers, and a dozen or so advisers and bodyguards. "How about I give you all a Viagra?" p
Smith refuses to offer tired excuse as Rangers falter
Mon, May 5, 2008Hibernian 0 Rangers 0: RANGERS could only cut Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League to seven points yesterday. Champions Celtic have only two matches left to play. But Rangers manager Walter Smith, who on Thursday guided his team to the Uefa Cup final, refused to blame tiredness for the performance yesterday against Hibernian. p
Rangers draw a blank at Hibs
Sun, May 4, 2008Hibernian 0-0 Rangers : Rangers' Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes took a dent after they dropped two points against Hibernian at Easter Road today.
Everton must wait to secure Uefa spot
Sun, May 4, 2008Premier League Review: The race for a Uefa Cup spot will go down the final day of the season after Arsenal thwarted Everton's qualification hopes with a 1-0 victory today.
Mascherano holds Olympics hopes
Sun, May 4, 2008Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has told manager Rafael Benitez he wants to miss the start of next season to play at the Olympics.
Bolton make case for survival
Sat, May 3, 2008Bolton 2-0 Sunderland : El-Hadji Diouf delivered the perfect farewell present to Bolton with a superb first-half strike to inspire a 2-0 victory over Sunderland which has all but preserved the club's top-flight status.
Keane's strike adds to Reading's woes
Sat, May 3, 2008Premier League Review : A 16th-minute strike from Robbie Keane was enough to give Spurs the win over Steve Coppell's side at the Madejski Stadium on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season.
Forest win promotion to Championship
Sat, May 3, 2008League One Review : Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan scored the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory over Yeovil which ensured his side clinched promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship.
United edge closer to league title
Sat, May 3, 2008Man United 4-1 West Ham : Manchester United took a huge step towards retaining their Premier League title when they beat West Ham United 4-1 at Old Trafford today after playing more than half the match with 10 men.
Celtic move eight points clear
Sat, May 3, 2008Motherwell 1-2 Celtic : Celtic's Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes remain on course after a late Georgios Samaras header gave them a 2-1 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.
