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Cologne Slump to Bottom of Bundesliga

Cologne Slump to Bottom of Bundesliga

RAUL Bobadilla scored twice as Borussia Monchengladbach beat local rivals Cologne to move off the bottom of the Bundesliga and leave their opponents propping up the table. 14 Nov 2010
Basel Suffer Shock Home Defeat

Basel Suffer Shock Home Defeat

Basel's grip on top spot in the Super League weakened today as they slipped to a 3-1 home defeat to Thun. 14 Nov 2010
Grayson Hails Hat-Trick Hero Becchio

Grayson Hails Hat-Trick Hero Becchio

LEEDS boss Simon Grayson was full of praise for Argentinian striker Luciano Becchio after he came on as a second-half substitute to hit a hat-trick in the 3-1 home win over Bristol City. 14 Nov 2010
Coyle Happy With Elmander Talks

Coyle Happy With Elmander Talks

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle insisted he is comfortable with Johan Elmander's contract situation after seeing the striker further boost his reputation with a fine strike in Bolton's 3-2 win at Wolves. 14 Nov 2010
Carroll Earns Praise All Round

Carroll Earns Praise All Round

ANDY Carroll earned the praise of both managers after he came closest to breaking the deadlock in Newcastle's goalless draw with Fulham at St James' Park. 14 Nov 2010
Holloway: I Can Pick Who I Like

Holloway: I Can Pick Who I Like

IAN Holloway again defended his right to select whatever side he likes following a goalless draw at West Ham, where the Blackpool boss named a completely different starting XI. 14 Nov 2010
Mancini Doesn't Feel Any Pressure

Mancini Doesn't Feel Any Pressure

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini has defended his tactics after a second scoreless draw on home soil in four days. 14 Nov 2010
Bale Punished Us - Allardyce

Bale Punished Us - Allardyce

TOTTENHAM assistant coach Joe Jordan joined in the praise for Gareth Bale after the midfielder destroyed Blackburn with two goals. 14 Nov 2010
English League One Round Up

English League One Round Up

CHARLTON were the big winners in npower League One with a 5-1 victory at Peterborough which lifted them up to second place. 14 Nov 2010
English Championship Round Up

English Championship Round Up

Cardiff took over at the top of the npower Championship thanks to a 4-2 win at Scunthorpe as previous leaders QPR were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest. 14 Nov 2010
English Premier League Round Up

English Premier League Round Up

MANCHESTER United launched a stunning comeback to rescue a point through Federico Macheda and Nemanja Vidic after Aston Villa looked set for their first home win over the Red Devils in 15 years. 14 Nov 2010
Ferguson Unimpressed Despite United Comeback

Ferguson Unimpressed Despite United Comeback

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was unhappy with his side's performance despite recovering from a two-goal deficit to share the spoils at injury-ravaged Aston Villa. 14 Nov 2010
Shin Hails Hero Ognenovski

Shin Hails Hero Ognenovski

COACH Shin Tae-wong was lost for words after guiding Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma to the Asian Champions League title following a 3-1 victory over Zob Ahan at Tokyo'sNational Stadium today. 14 Nov 2010
Rini: We Need To Maintain Level

Rini: We Need To Maintain Level

ADELAIDE boss Rini Coolen admits concern about his side's ability to maintain their impressive start to the season after Saturday's 3-1 loss at Newcastle Jets made it three defeats in four games. 14 Nov 2010
Samaras Plays Down Old Firm Shocks

Samaras Plays Down Old Firm Shocks

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras believes Old Firm defeats will lose their shock value as the season goes on. 14 Nov 2010
Ancelotti Refuses To Be Drawn

Ancelotti Refuses To Be Drawn

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti played down suggestions Michael Emenalo could become his new assistant following the departure of Ray Wilkins. 14 Nov 2010
Moyes Wants More Goals

Moyes Wants More Goals

Everton manager David Moyes would have no qualms resorting to long-ball tactics to get the goals flowing. 14 Nov 2010
Klopp Won't Be Drawn Over Title

Klopp Won't Be Drawn Over Title

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp still refuses to drawn on whether his side can win the Bundesliga title this season, even after they opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the table last night. 13 Nov 2010
Wenger More Focused Than Ever: Fabregas

Wenger More Focused Than Ever: Fabregas

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas believes manager Arsene Wenger is "more focused than ever" on the Gunners' cause after five years without a trophy. 13 Nov 2010
Carroll Awaiting Capello's Call

Carroll Awaiting Capello's Call

Andy Carroll's England dreams are expected to come true tonight when Fabio Capello names his squad for Wednesday's friendly with France. 13 Nov 2010
Ancelotti: Wilkins Successor Will Be Internal

Ancelotti: Wilkins Successor Will Be Internal

CHELSEA coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed any replacement for sacked assistant Ray Wilkins will come from within the club. 13 Nov 2010