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Leeds Accept Norwich Howson Bid

Leeds Accept Norwich Howson Bid

Norwich have had a bid accepted for Leeds midfielder and captain Jonny Howson. 19 Jan 2012
Pardew - Cisse Can Play Carroll Role

Pardew - Cisse Can Play Carroll Role

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew believes his new striker Papiss Demba Cisse is the perfect replacement for Andy Carroll after landing the player on a five-and-a-half year deal from German side Freiburg. 18 Jan 2012
Fergie Wants Red Card Rules Cleared Up

Fergie Wants Red Card Rules Cleared Up

Sir Alex Ferguson saw Manchester United get back to winning ways against Bolton on Saturday but was left baffled by the increasingly thorny issue of red cards in the Barclays Premier League. 16 Jan 2012
Verheijen Wants 'Figurehead' Boss

Verheijen Wants 'Figurehead' Boss

Raymond Verheijen has urged the Football Association of Wales to respect Gary Speed's plans and appoint a similar figurehead figure to lead the national team into World Cup qualifying. 13 Jan 2012
Dalglish Defends Support of Suarez

Dalglish Defends Support of Suarez

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists the team's show of support for banned striker Luis Suarez had been "wrongly interpreted" as he defended the club's record on race relations. 10 Jan 2012
Dalglish: We Don't Want Racism At Liverpool

Dalglish: We Don't Want Racism At Liverpool

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish tonight moved to defend his club's record on race relations and said: "We don't want racism anywhere near football and certainly not anywhere near this football club." 10 Jan 2012
United Draw Liverpool In Round Four

United Draw Liverpool In Round Four

Manchester United's reward for coming past Manchester City in today's FA Cup third-round tie is a fourth-round trip to Anfield to face bitter rivals Liverpool. 9 Jan 2012
Reds Apologise to Adeyemi

Reds Apologise to Adeyemi

Liverpool have issued an apology to Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi, who claims he was racially abused by a Reds supporter during Friday night's FA Cup tie between the sides. 9 Jan 2012
Rangers on the Look-Out After Warnock Sacking

Rangers on the Look-Out After Warnock Sacking

QPR tonight vowed to move quickly to appoint a new manager after sacking Neil Warnock as they look to preserve their Barclays Premier League status. 9 Jan 2012
Celtic Decide Against Fine Appeal

Celtic Decide Against Fine Appeal

Celtic will not appeal against the fine imposed by UEFA for "illicit chanting" at last month's Europa League tie against Rennes at Celtic Park. 13 Dec 2011
Ferdinand Welcomes City Cup Tie

Ferdinand Welcomes City Cup Tie

MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand welcomed their FA Cup clash with neighbours City after the pair were drawn together in the third round today. 5 Dec 2011
O'Neill Confirmed As New Black Cats Boss

O'Neill Confirmed As New Black Cats Boss

Martin O'Neill today signed a three-year contract to become manager of Sunderland. 4 Dec 2011
Championship Wrap: Saints Stunned By Doncaster

Championship Wrap: Saints Stunned By Doncaster

The top two slipped up in the npower Championship, with Southampton and West Ham both falling to unexpected defeats. 4 Dec 2011
Spain to Face Italy Test

Spain to Face Italy Test

Holders and world champions Spain were paired with Italy in the draw for next summer's Euro 2012 tournament tonight. 3 Dec 2011
Palace Handed Cardiff Semi After United Shock

Palace Handed Cardiff Semi After United Shock

The Carling Cup final will feature an npower Championship team after todayt's semi-final draw pitched Crystal Palace and Cardiff against each other. 1 Dec 2011
Wife Found Speed's Body

Wife Found Speed's Body

An inquest into the death of Gary Speed was told that the Wales manager was found hanged at his home by his wife. 30 Nov 2011
Shearer In Shock Over Speed Death

Shearer In Shock Over Speed Death

Alan Shearer has admitted he is still "numb and shocked" over the death of his close friend and former Newcastle team-mate Gary Speed. 29 Nov 2011
Fergie Questions Part-Time Linesmen

Fergie Questions Part-Time Linesmen

Sir Alex Ferguson questioned the credibility of assistant referees appointed to Premier League games after he saw Manchester United held by Newcastle following a highly-dubious penalty decision. 28 Nov 2011
Hoops Draw Peterhead

Hoops Draw Peterhead

Holders Celtic will face Peterhead in the William Hill Scottish Cup fourth round in January following today's draw at Hampden. 23 Nov 2011
Mancini Hails Improving Balotelli

Mancini Hails Improving Balotelli

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini hailed the improvement made by Mario Balotelli after the Italy striker netted his eighth goal of the season in Saturday's 3-1 win over Newcastle. 21 Nov 2011
Blatter Comments Unacceptable - Hughton

Blatter Comments Unacceptable - Hughton

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton, one of only two black manager in the English professional game along with Charlton's Chris Powell, has expressed his concern at the comments on racism by FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 18 Nov 2011