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Angry Hicks Claims Liverpool 'Swindle'

Angry Hicks Claims Liverpool 'Swindle'

FORMER Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks tonight said he was "devastated" about the sale of the club and said it was "swindled away from me in an epic swindle". 16 Oct 2010
Mariners Are Made To Sweat

Mariners Are Made To Sweat

CENTRAL Coast Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson admits he and his squad have been dumped back to earth with a thud, after returning to the training pitch following a week-long break. 16 Oct 2010
Straka Hails Fury Triumph

Straka Hails Fury Triumph

NORTH Queensland Fury coach Franz Straka was delighted with the 2-1 win over Ian Ferguson's Perth Glory and hopes the win will fill his players with confidence for the challenges that lie ahead. 16 Oct 2010
Lavicka Makes Bridge Pledge

Lavicka Makes Bridge Pledge

A SYDNEY FC triumph over Melbourne Victory tonight will see boss Vitezslav Lavicka conquer his fear of heights and tackle the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. 16 Oct 2010
US Pull Out Of Race For 2018

US Pull Out Of Race For 2018

A EUROPEAN nation will definitely host the 2018 World Cup after the United States today pulled out of the race, focusing on a 2022 fight with Australia among others. 16 Oct 2010
Dundee's Future Hanging In the Balance

Dundee's Future Hanging In the Balance

DUNDEE were today given a 50% chance of survival by administrator Bryan Jackson after he made nine players and management team Gordon Chisholm and Billy Dodds redundant. 16 Oct 2010
Hughes Stands Up for Murphy

Hughes Stands Up for Murphy

MARK Hughes today defended Danny Murphy against the growing indignation provoked by the Fulham captain's comments on dangerous tackling. 16 Oct 2010
Worrier Grant Stays Positive

Worrier Grant Stays Positive

WEST Ham manager Avram Grant has admitted to being a worrier, but is convinced a positive mindset will ensure the Hammers are not in the relegation zone at the end of the season. 16 Oct 2010
Villa Sweat on Heskey Fitness

Villa Sweat on Heskey Fitness

ASTON Villa striker Emile Heskey is a doubt for tomorrow's home Barclays Premier League match with leaders Chelsea due to shin and calf problems. 16 Oct 2010
Serbia Want Italy Replay

Serbia Want Italy Replay

SERBIA will seek a replay of their abandoned Euro 2012 qualifier against Italy. 16 Oct 2010
Joint Statement On Liverpool

Joint Statement On Liverpool

NEW England Sports Ventures (NESV) today announces that it has completed the purchase of Liverpool Football Club. NESV wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to the board of Liverpool FC for their diligence and their efforts on behalf of the club and its supporters. 16 Oct 2010
Torres Cleared for Toffees Task

Torres Cleared for Toffees Task

STRIKER Fernando Torres is fit to face Everton in the 214th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Sunday. 16 Oct 2010
Wenger: We Need to Show Winning Mentality

Wenger: We Need to Show Winning Mentality

ARSENE Wenger has challenged his young Arsenal side to show they are winners every time they step out onto the pitch. 16 Oct 2010
Giggs Due Back for United

Giggs Due Back for United

RYAN Giggs is expected to return to Manchester United's squad for tomorrow for the Premier League clash with West Brom at Old Trafford. 16 Oct 2010
Drogba Out of Villa Clash

Drogba Out of Villa Clash

CHELSEA'S injury crisis deepened ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash at Aston Villa after the loss of striker Didier Drogba with a fever and mystery surrounding Yossi Benayoun's Achilles rupture. 16 Oct 2010
Hicks and Gillett Drop Texas Lawsuit

Hicks and Gillett Drop Texas Lawsuit

FORMER Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have dropped their £1billion Texas lawsuit against Royal Bank of Scotland and the club's directors but could still launch action in England. 16 Oct 2010
Purslow Confident In New Owners

Purslow Confident In New Owners

LIVERPOOL managing director Christian Purslow believes New England Sports Ventures' conduct in their takeover of the club shows they will be good owners. 16 Oct 2010
Moyes Open to Groundshare

Moyes Open to Groundshare

EVERTON manager David Moyes believes the club would consider groundsharing with Liverpool if it was in their interests. 16 Oct 2010
Henry Keen to Bring Back Anfield Glory Days

Henry Keen to Bring Back Anfield Glory Days

LIVERPOOL can look forward to a virtually debt-free future after New England Sports Ventures today completed the £300million takeover of the club to conclude a frenetic week. 16 Oct 2010
Former Man City Boss Allison Dies

Former Man City Boss Allison Dies

FORMER Manchester City manager Malcolm Allison has died, it was announced today. He was 83. 15 Oct 2010
Dundee Duo Are Sacked

Dundee Duo Are Sacked

DUNDEE manager Gordon Chisholm and his assistant Billy Dodds have announced they have been sacked by the club. 15 Oct 2010