Phil Barnett

Cisse Hits Out At Racist 'Idiots' On Twitter

Cisse Hits Out At Racist 'Idiots' On Twitter

QPR striker Djibril Cisse has reacted angrily after apparently being subjected to racist abuse on Twitter. 2 Feb 2012
Fernandes Defensive Over Warnock Sacking

Fernandes Defensive Over Warnock Sacking

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes tonight defended himself against a backlash from supporters following the sacking of Neil Warnock. 9 Jan 2012
Trapattoni Agrees New Republic Deal

Trapattoni Agrees New Republic Deal

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed a contract extension which will run until the 2014 World Cup. 29 Nov 2011
Good News on Ibanez Adds to Blues' Joy

Good News on Ibanez Adds to Blues' Joy

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton admitted his side enjoyed "two results" today after fears over the health of defender Pablo Ibanez were allayed following his side's superb 2-1 win at Club Brugge. 21 Oct 2011
City Duo Off the Hook

City Duo Off the Hook

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton quipped that the drinks were on Colin Doyle and Jonathan Spector after their team-mates bailed them out by coming from behind to beat NK Maribor 2-1. 30 Sep 2011
Gerrard Setback For Liverpool

Gerrard Setback For Liverpool

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out until September after being admitted to hospital with an infection related to his troublesome groin injury. 31 Jul 2011
Bin Hammam Vows to Clear Name

Bin Hammam Vows to Clear Name

FORMER FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam says he has "convincing grounds" to prove his innocence when he faces "politically-motivated" corruption charges this week. 21 Jul 2011
We Want More Trophies - Messi

We Want More Trophies - Messi

BARCELONA superstar Lionel Messi has warned the world that Pep Guardiola's team are hungrier than ever after confirming their place among history's greatest sides at Wembley last night. 30 May 2011
Nani Looks On Bright Side

Nani Looks On Bright Side

Manchester United winger Nani insists there are reasons to be upbeat despite the comprehensive nature of last night's Champions League defeat by Barcelona. 29 May 2011
Rosell: Response Will Come On The Pitch

Rosell: Response Will Come On The Pitch

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell insists his club will respond to criticism from the likes of Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger on the pitch rather than in the media. 12 Mar 2011
Drogba Comes to Toure Defence

Drogba Comes to Toure Defence

Didier Drogba has launched a staunch defence of Ivory Coast team-mate Kolo Toure, insisting his failed drugs test was "a stupid mistake" rather than deliberate cheating. 11 Mar 2011
Drogba Reveals Humanitarian Ambition

Drogba Reveals Humanitarian Ambition

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed he will move full-time into humanitarian work rather than coaching when he hangs up his boots. 11 Mar 2011
Taylor Plays Down Babel Tweet

Taylor Plays Down Babel Tweet

Players' union chief Gordon Taylor has questioned the Football Association's decision to charge Liverpool's Ryan Babel over his Twitter post on Sunday, suggesting they have "much more serious" issues to focus on such as the assault on Stevenage player Scott Laird. 12 Jan 2011
Mourinho Handed One-Match Ban

Mourinho Handed One-Match Ban

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has escaped with a one-match Champions League ban and a fine after UEFA found him guilty of improper conduct relating to the recent dismissals of players Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos. 1 Dec 2010