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Blades Take Their Time Over New Boss

Blades Take Their Time Over New Boss

Sheffield United have confirmed they will not be announcing their new manager before the new year. 21 Dec 2010
Gradel Double Sends Leeds Second

Gradel Double Sends Leeds Second

MAX Gradel scored both goals as Leeds beat npower Championship leaders QPR at Elland Road. 19 Dec 2010
Wenger Has No Ulterior Motive

Wenger Has No Ulterior Motive

Arsene Wenger insists "revenge is not on my mind" after his Arsenal side were drawn against the Barcelona side who destroyed them in the Champions League last season. 18 Dec 2010
McLeish Keen to Keep Larsson

McLeish Keen to Keep Larsson

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish has quashed rumours that the club may sell midfielder Sebastian Larsson in January, rather than run the risk of losing him for nothing in the summer. 17 Dec 2010
Big Sam Will Be Hard Act to Follow - Redknapp

Big Sam Will Be Hard Act to Follow - Redknapp

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp feels Blackburn could be "bang in trouble" after sacking Sam Allardyce. 15 Dec 2010
Pardew Praises Players

Pardew Praises Players

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew praised his players for representing the club in the "right manner" during Saturday's impressive 3-1 win over Liverpool at St James' Park. 13 Dec 2010
City Reject Tevez Transfer Request

City Reject Tevez Transfer Request

MANCHESTER City have rejected a transfer request from Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed. 13 Dec 2010
Pardew to Fight to Win Over Fans

Pardew to Fight to Win Over Fans

Alan Pardew acknowledged he faces a difficult task winning over the Newcastle fans as he was unveiled as manager this afternoon. 10 Dec 2010
Shearer - I Won't Be Next Magpies Boss

Shearer - I Won't Be Next Magpies Boss

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is 100% certain he will not be the next manager of the club. 8 Dec 2010
Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson wants the Football Association to lead a movement for change in the World Cup bidding process and believes the tournament may not now return to these shores for another 70 years. 5 Dec 2010
Blackpool-United Game Frozen Out

Blackpool-United Game Frozen Out

Blackpool's televised Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United tomorrow has been postponed because of concerns about the Bloomfield Road pitch. 4 Dec 2010
Sorokin Surprised By Anger Towards FIFA

Sorokin Surprised By Anger Towards FIFA

Alexey Sorokin, the chief executive of Russia's successful bid to stage the 2018 World Cup, is surprised by the backlash against FIFA following yesterday's vote and insisted: "When you sign up to a certain set of rules you have to abide by them." 4 Dec 2010
Beckham Maintains His Dignity

Beckham Maintains His Dignity

David Beckham was gracious in defeat as the blow of losing the vote to host the 2018 World Cup to Russia sank in. 3 Dec 2010
Qatari Delight At Historic Award

Qatari Delight At Historic Award

QATAR'S Emir Sheikh Mohammad bin Hamad Al-Thani believes FIFA's decision to award the nation the 2022 World Cup marks a "milestone" for the sport in the Middle East. 3 Dec 2010
President Revels In Russian Win

President Revels In Russian Win

RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed the news that the 2018 World Cup is coming to his country but immediately turned his focus to delivering the event. 3 Dec 2010
Ferdinand 'Gutted' By  World Cup Bid Failure

Ferdinand 'Gutted' By World Cup Bid Failure

England captain Rio Ferdinand has led the reaction to the failed World Cup 2018 bid, describing himself as "gutted". 3 Dec 2010
Tevez Future Under Question Again

Tevez Future Under Question Again

Question marks again hang over the long-term future of Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez after a television interview where he reportedly criticised the motivations of young footballers and said he was unhappy with his lifestyle. 28 Nov 2010
Arnesen To Leave Chelsea

Arnesen To Leave Chelsea

Frank Arnesen will step down as Chelsea's sporting director at the end of this season, the club have confirmed. 28 Nov 2010
Polish Refs Pull Out of Scottish Games

Polish Refs Pull Out of Scottish Games

POLISH referees have withdrawn their services from Scottish football matches this weekend, the Polish football association has announced in a statement released to STV. 26 Nov 2010
Kalou Hails Ancelotti Calm

Kalou Hails Ancelotti Calm

SALOMON Kalou thinks Carlo Ancelotti's unfaltering self-belief is key to Chelsea's ambitions this season. 26 Nov 2010
Welsh Refs Willing to Break Scottish Strike

Welsh Refs Willing to Break Scottish Strike

Welsh referees are set to take charge of Scottish matches this weekend with strike action by officials looming. 25 Nov 2010