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Fletcher: Nani Had To Score

Fletcher: Nani Had To Score

HARRY Redknapp might not have been too impressed, but Darren Fletcher has revealed that Nani risked a dressing room ear-bashing if he had not slotted home Manchester United's controversial second at Old Trafford yesterday. 1 Nov 2010
Mancini Inquest Over Wolves Defeat

Mancini Inquest Over Wolves Defeat

ROBERTO Mancini will tolerate no repeat of Manchester City's performance at Wolves as he spelt out his frustration at falling eight points behind Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea. 1 Nov 2010
More To Come From Yakubu

More To Come From Yakubu

AYEGBENI Yakubu has promised there is plenty more to come from him and the rest of the Everton team this season. 1 Nov 2010
Redknapp Knows Defeat Was Looming

Redknapp Knows Defeat Was Looming

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp was seething about the decision to allow Manchester United's second goal at Old Trafford but accepts it probably had little effect on the overall result. 1 Nov 2010
Nolan Backs Boss After Treble

Nolan Backs Boss After Treble

CAPTAIN Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick in Newcastle's 5-1 humiliation of local rivals Sunderland before firmly backing manager Chris Hughton. 1 Nov 2010
McLeish Frustrated By Reo-Coker Escapes

McLeish Frustrated By Reo-Coker Escapes

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish felt Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker could have been red-carded after his second-half challenge on Craig Gardner in the goalless draw at Villa Park. 1 Nov 2010
Hughton Silent Over Contract Situation

Hughton Silent Over Contract Situation

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton was remaining diplomatically tight-lipped on his contractual situation after strengthening his hand with a 5-1 derby day rout of Sunderland. 1 Nov 2010
Hughes Shows Talent For Picking Players

Hughes Shows Talent For Picking Players

MARK Hughes believes his gift for spotting talent may have been overlooked amid the extravagance of his reign at Manchester City. 1 Nov 2010
Honest Carragher Admits To Reds Fortune

Honest Carragher Admits To Reds Fortune

LIVERPOOL defender Jamie Carragher felt his side were fortunate to edge a 1-0 win over Bolton in an evenly-contested Barclays Premier League encounter at the Reebok Stadium. 1 Nov 2010
Reds Clamber Out Of Drop Zone

Reds Clamber Out Of Drop Zone

ROY Hodgson refused to talk up a Liverpool revival after his team finally climbed out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone overnight. 1 Nov 2010
Cole A Doubt For Chelsea Clash

Cole A Doubt For Chelsea Clash

LIVERPOOL midfielder Joe Cole could miss next Sunday's clash against former club Chelsea with a hamstring injury. 1 Nov 2010
Bleiberg: A Deserved Win

Bleiberg: A Deserved Win

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg felt his team had dominated proceedings and deserved the points, while Fury's Robbie Middleby refused to blame midweek dramas for his team's 2-1 defeat. 31 Oct 2010
Heart Grow From Adversity

Heart Grow From Adversity

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van't Schip believes a Brisbane battering helped give his team a real shake-up and they now boast a four-match unbeaten run following Sunday's 2-0 win over Newcastle Jets. 31 Oct 2010
Craven Hits Out At Dallas and Fleming

Craven Hits Out At Dallas and Fleming

Steven Craven, the assistant referee who resigned following the controversial penalty incident in the match between Dundee United and Celtic, has accused Scottish Football Association refereeing chiefs of "harassment and bullying". 31 Oct 2010
Benzema Wins Praise From Mourinho

Benzema Wins Praise From Mourinho

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Karim Benzema for his successful late cameo performance against Hercules, which he believes will serve as a timely confidence booster for the under-fire Frenchman. 31 Oct 2010
Frontzeck's Job Not In Danger

Frontzeck's Job Not In Danger

Michael Frontzeck's position Borussia Monchengladbach coach is not under threat, according to the club's director of sport Max Eberl. 31 Oct 2010
Ferguson Rules Out January Signings

Ferguson Rules Out January Signings

SIR Alex Ferguson has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window. 31 Oct 2010
Lindpere Hands New York Advantage

Lindpere Hands New York Advantage

JOEL Lindpere scored the only goal as Red Bull New York gained the advantage in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference play-offs. 31 Oct 2010
Oz First In Last Chance Pitch

Oz First In Last Chance Pitch

AUSTRALIA will be the first nation to make a final presentation to the FIFA Executive Committee before it decides the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. 31 Oct 2010
Xavi Return Pleases Pep

Xavi Return Pleases Pep

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola celebrated a great night for his team following the side's 5-0 win at home to Sevilla, but said the return of Xavi from injury was the best news of all. 31 Oct 2010
McLeish Optimistic on McFadden Return

McLeish Optimistic on McFadden Return

BIRMINGHAM boss Alex McLeish is optimistic striker James McFadden could be back playing before the end of the season from his cruciate ligament injury. 31 Oct 2010