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Coleman cuts the mustard for Blackpool

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:26:08 +0000

Blackpool have bolstered their defence with the signing of highly-rated Everton right-back Seamus Coleman on a month's loan.

Ancelotti not thinking of clear out

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:17 +0000

Carlo Ancelotti insists it is far too early to talk about a summer clear out at Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's Champions League exit to Inter Milan.

Dream result for Berties

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:44 +0000

Berties Dream sprung a 33-1 surprise in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle to give jockey Andrew Lynch his second winner of the week at Cheltenham.

Walsh stars for second time

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:39 +0000

Katie Walsh landed her second success of the Cheltenham Festival when steering Thousand Stars to victory in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle.

Gold glory for Commander

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:32 +0000

Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the final hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Keane way out of our price range - Mowbray

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:15 +0000

Tony Mowbray has urged Celtic fans to enjoy watching Robbie Keane for the rest of the season as the Parkhead club have little chance of buying him in the summer.

Ferguson has Hargreaves timetable

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:41:37 +0000

Owen Hargreaves could be back in the first-team picture at the beginning of next month.

Hamstring blow for Defoe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:41:08 +0000

England striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for a "few weeks" after suffering a grade-two tear to one of his hamstrings, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed on Friday.

Harrington in the mix

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:14 +0000

Padraig Harrington is in the hunt for another title in Florida after what he calls "a great day out" at the White House.

Donnelly slams McGinley rumours

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:06 +0000

Tyrone assistant manager Tony Donnelly has dismissed reports that Enda McGinley has quit the panel.

Cadogan up for dual role

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:51:03 +0000

Dual star Eoin Cadogan has been selected to play for the Cork footballers and hurlers this weekend.

'Exciting times' ahead for Birmingham

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:46:23 +0000

Alex McLeish claims he has received a "positive" response from the Birmingham board in terms of the finances available to strengthen the squad and improve the infrastructure for next season.

Rafa bemoans Riera timing

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:46:11 +0000

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he is "disappointed" with Albert Riera's critical comments but does not intend to allow them to become a distraction ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Fergie hits out at FA

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:46:04 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system.

Griffin out for season

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0000

Dublin football captain Paul Griffin will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing cruciate knee ligaments.

Song itching for Gunners return

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:21:26 +0000

Alex Song admits he has been going crazy watching from the sidelines during a two-match ban - and cannot wait to get back into the thick of Arsenal's title challenge.

We won't be the last warns Grant

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:21:21 +0000

Avram Grant has warned the Premier League that Portsmouth will not be the last top-flight club to go into administration.

Shawcross: Ramsey has not returned calls

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:21:15 +0000

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed he has been unsuccessful in his efforts to speak with Aaron Ramsey following the clash between the pair which left the Arsenal midfielder with a double leg fracture.

Riera explains Benitez criticism

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:31:14 +0000

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has attempted to play down comments made in the Spanish media in which hr heavily criticised Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Hargreaves wants to return to the top

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:31:10 +0000

Owen Hargreaves insisted he could rediscover his best form after ending his 18-month injury nightmare with a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United's reserves on Thursday night.

Redknapp: Keane will not stay with Hoops

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:31:02 +0000

Harry Redknapp insists there is "no way" he will let Celtic keep Robbie Keane beyond his current loan deal.

Hargreaves keen to make up for lost time

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:06:05 +0000

Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves took his first tentative steps on the road to full fitness on Thursday night and declared he had some "unfinished business" to attend to.

Riera banned for Rafa remarks

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:31:05 +0000

Albert Riera has been suspended by Liverpool for his outspoken attack on manager Rafael Benitez and the club.

Gerrard lucky to escape charge

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:36:13 +0000

Michael Brown believes Steven Gerrard "got away" with elbowing him the back of the head, but maintains there is no lingering hard feelings towards the England midfielder.

Bruce ponders Mensah puzzle

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:56:19 +0000

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of on-loan defender John Mensah for the rest of the season before deciding whether or not to make a permanent move for him.

McCarthy hopes Maierhofer proves him wrong

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:46:14 +0000

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has shrugged off the alleged criticism of him from striker Stefan Maierhofer.

Martinez won't gamble on N'Zogbia

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:26:14 +0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will know on Friday if Charles N'Zogbia is able to face Burnley in this weekend's crucial relegation clash at the DW Stadium.

Guard delays meeting over Terry crash

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:16:12 +0000

The security guard who has hit by John Terry's car on Tuesday night has delayed his meeting with the Chelsea captain because he does not want to "cause a fuss".

Grant: A sad day for football

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:10 +0000

Avram Grant reflected on a "sad day for football" after confirmation of Portsmouth's nine-point deduction for going into administration all but relegated the club from the Barclays Premier League - and revealed he would meet the players on Friday before deciding how best to tackle the remainder of the season.

Hamann hits out at Riera

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:03 +0000

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has launched a withering attack on Reds winger Albert Riera after he went public with his frustration at not getting a game under manager Rafael Benitez.

Shawcross thanks supporters

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:11 +0000

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed that messages of support from Sir Alex Ferguson and Steven Gerrard helped lift his spirits following the tackle which broke Aaron Ramsey's leg.

McLeish hoping to keep Hart

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:06 +0000

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his hope of retaining goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan for a second season will hinge on whether Manchester City qualify for the Champions League.

Buena runs Pertemps rivals ragged

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:13 +0000

Cheltenham regular Buena Vista made every yard of the running to win the Pertemps Final on his sixth Festival start.

Ryanair glory for Albertas

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:07 +0000

A bruising fall in the opening race proved no obstacle to Tony McCoy as he helped Albertas Run to show his true colours in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

Buck's achieves World domination

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:03 +0000

Big Buck's won back-to-back renewals of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in effortless fashion under Ruby Walsh.

Laws unconcerned by sack reports

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:56:19 +0000

Brian Laws insists he will lose no sleep over claims - shot down by Burnley - that he is facing the sack.

Copper strikes Jewson gold

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:16:19 +0000

Copper Bleu won an eventful renewal of the Jewson Novices' Handicap Chase, the first race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival.

Hitchcock lands Hammers role

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:11:09 +0000

West Ham have appointed Kevin Hitchcock as their new goalkeeping coach following the departure of Ludek Miklosko.

United announce MTN deal

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:23 +0000

Manchester United have announced their third major sponsorship deal in a week.