a Staff Writer

Carragher: Time for Players to Stand Up

Carragher: Time for Players to Stand Up

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists the players are fully behind Roy Hodgson and it is up to them to start impressing the manager. 21 Oct 2010
FIFA Probe Spain and Qatar Bids

FIFA Probe Spain and Qatar Bids

FIFA are investigating allegations that Spain/Portugal and Qatar colluded over vote-trading in their World Cup bid campaigns. 21 Oct 2010
'If You Want To Get Technical’

'If You Want To Get Technical’

IN a massive week for football which included Becks coming and Rooney going (at some point), the FourFourTwo Insider podcast also gives you the best of FIFA’s 2010 World Cup technical report. 21 Oct 2010
Second Side Action For Phoenix

Second Side Action For Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix's long fight for a second side has finally reaped some reward with a series of clashes organised over the coming weeks. 21 Oct 2010
Jets To Sound Out Beckham

Jets To Sound Out Beckham

NEWCASTLE Jets will sound out David Beckham over a potential guest stint with the club although it is viewed as an extremely long shot by the A-League club. 21 Oct 2010
Cernak Slammed For 'Disrespect'

Cernak Slammed For 'Disrespect'

MELBOURNE Victory-bound Isaka Cernak has been slammed by North Queensland Fury for a lack of respect over the way his switch to Victoria was announced. 21 Oct 2010
Miron's Hunters Poised To Pounce

Miron's Hunters Poised To Pounce

MIRON Bleiberg expects an entertaining clash with Melbourne Heart this weekend but warns A-League rivals that his Gold Coast United side is a jungle animal "waiting to hunt". 21 Oct 2010
Eduardo Touched By Emirates Reception

Eduardo Touched By Emirates Reception

Eduardo felt like he had never left after receiving a warm reception from the Arsenal fans during last night's Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk - who celebrated his consolation goal as if it was for the home side. 20 Oct 2010
Jol: We Should Have Won By More

Jol: We Should Have Won By More

Ajax manager Martin Jol was disappointed with his side's 2-1 Champions League victory over Auxerre - because they did not win by enough. 20 Oct 2010
Gazza Warned He Could Be Jailed for Drink-Driving

Gazza Warned He Could Be Jailed for Drink-Driving

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was warned today he could be jailed after he admitted driving while more than four times the legal alcohol limit. 20 Oct 2010
Mancini - No Rooney Talks

Mancini - No Rooney Talks

MANCHESTER City insist they have had no contact with wantaway Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, according to manager Roberto Mancini. 20 Oct 2010
Reds Stars Set for Rest

Reds Stars Set for Rest

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will leave out some big names for the Europa League trip to face Napoli as he has one eye on an increasingly-important match against Blackburn this weekend. 20 Oct 2010
Redknapp - It Takes Two...

Redknapp - It Takes Two...

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes two world-class new signings would make his team genuine contenders for the Barclays Premier League title. 20 Oct 2010
Kewell And Neill's Boss Quits Gala

Kewell And Neill's Boss Quits Gala

HARRY Kewell and Lucas Neill's European club Galatasaray have confirmed coach Frank Rijkaard has left the club by mutual consent. 20 Oct 2010
Fowler Fresh For Sydney Clash

Fowler Fresh For Sydney Clash

ROBBIE Fowler's English break could be bad news for Sydney FC with Perth Glory's star recruit looking "fresh" on the training ground, according to a teammate. 20 Oct 2010
Keenan Gutted At Reds Exit

Keenan Gutted At Reds Exit

ADELAIDE United have said goodbye to Joseph Keenan and Cameron Watson after their short term deals came to an end with the former admitting it's tough to exit a team at the top. 20 Oct 2010
McGlinchey Expecting Tough Test

McGlinchey Expecting Tough Test

MICHAEL McGlinchey is expecting tonight's clash with Brisbane Roar to be a far tougher assignment than the last time the Gosford outfit ventured north to Suncorp Stadium. 20 Oct 2010
Wenger Enthused By Midfield Partnership

Wenger Enthused By Midfield Partnership

Arsene Wenger believes Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere can forge a formidable partnership at the heart of Arsenal's midfield after watching the pair combine to demolish Group H rivals Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 and all but secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. 20 Oct 2010
Sven Close to Vassell Capture

Sven Close to Vassell Capture

Sven-Goran Eriksson confirmed Darius Vassell will sign his new deal at Leicester tomorrow and quipped troubled Wayne Rooney was also welcome to team back up with the former England coach. 20 Oct 2010
We Deserved To Lose - Roma

We Deserved To Lose - Roma

Roma striker Marco Borriello believes his team deserved nothing from tonight's 3-1 home defeat to Basle. 20 Oct 2010
Euro Wrap: Impressive Madrid Sink Milan

Euro Wrap: Impressive Madrid Sink Milan

Impressive Real Madrid took a giant step towards the knock-out stages of the Champions League after defeating AC Milan 2-0 thanks to two quickfire goals at the start of the match. 20 Oct 2010