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Obertan Pleased With Newcastle Switch

Obertan Pleased With Newcastle Switch

French winger Gabriel Obertan insists it was an easy decision to leave Manchester United and join Newcastle. 10 Aug 2011
Rovers Seal Petrovic Move

Rovers Seal Petrovic Move

Blackburn have completed the signing of Partizan Belgrade midfielder Radosav Petrovic, for an undisclosed fee. 10 Aug 2011
Rio Stunned By London Riots

Rio Stunned By London Riots

Peckham-raised England defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed shock at the rioting which has escalated in London and spread to other cities. 9 Aug 2011
Championship Wrap: Brighton Leave It Late

Championship Wrap: Brighton Leave It Late

Substitute Will Buckley scored twice to christen Brighton's first competitive fixture at their new Amex Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Doncaster in the npower Championship. 7 Aug 2011
Chelsea Agree Lukaku Deal

Chelsea Agree Lukaku Deal

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Anderlecht for the signing of striker Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian club have confirmed on their official website this evening. 7 Aug 2011
Pardew - Door Not Closed to Barton

Pardew - Door Not Closed to Barton

Manager Alan Pardew has hinted that Joey Barton's Newcastle career may not be over despite this week's Twitter controversy. 5 Aug 2011
Goodwillie Edges Closer to Rovers Move

Goodwillie Edges Closer to Rovers Move

Blackburn remain firm favourites to sign David Goodwillie despite repeated last-ditch attempts by Rangers to buy the Dundee United striker. 3 Aug 2011
Lee Chung-Yong Blow For Bolton

Lee Chung-Yong Blow For Bolton

Bolton midfielder Lee Chung-yong will be out for a minimum of nine months after breaking his leg in today's pre-season friendly at Newport. 31 Jul 2011
Malaysian FA Apologise Over Benayoun Abuse

Malaysian FA Apologise Over Benayoun Abuse

The Malaysia Football Association have apologised to Chelsea following the London club's complaint over anti-semitic abuse directed at midfielder Yossi Benayoun. 30 Jul 2011
QPR Discuss Takeover

QPR Discuss Takeover

Queens Park Rangers are in talks over potential new owners, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed. 29 Jul 2011
The Stories of the 2010-11 Season

The Stories of the 2010-11 Season

There were no shortage of talking points in the Barclays Premier League during the 2010-11 season. Here, we remember 10 major stories to have emerged since the start of the campaign last August. 29 Jul 2011
Bolton Snap Up Reo-Coker

Bolton Snap Up Reo-Coker

Bolton have completed the signing of midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. 28 Jul 2011
Rangers Seek Apology Over McCoist Clip

Rangers Seek Apology Over McCoist Clip

Rangers are awaiting an apology before allowing access to the BBC after manager Ally McCoist was "appalled" by the editing of his media conference on Friday. 26 Jul 2011
Mancini Wants Three New Names

Mancini Wants Three New Names

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes he needs to sign three new players regardless of whether Carlos Tevez stays or goes. 23 Jul 2011
Torres Is Not My Obsession - Villas-Boas

Torres Is Not My Obsession - Villas-Boas

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has vowed not to become obsessed by Fernando Torres' form this season. 23 Jul 2011
Bin Hammam - Campaign 'Clean'

Bin Hammam - Campaign 'Clean'

MOHAMED Bin Hammam will face the FIFA ethics committee to contest a bribery charge tomorrow adamant that "fair play was highly respected" throughout his campaign to be the organisation's new president. 21 Jul 2011
Rangers Fail In Rodriguez Bid

Rangers Fail In Rodriguez Bid

Rangers endured more frustration in the transfer market today after failing with a bid for Espanyol defender Raul Rodriguez. 15 Jul 2011
Hearts Sex Offender Mystery

Hearts Sex Offender Mystery

Hearts have been urged to clarify the future of convicted sex offender Craig Thomson amid speculation the player may be loaned to another club in owner Vladimir Romanov's sphere of influence. 12 Jul 2011
Qatar Chief Hits Out At 'Ignorance'

Qatar Chief Hits Out At 'Ignorance'

The chief executive of Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid believes "prejudice" is behind the allegations of corruption against the bid. 12 Jul 2011
Bougherra to Return to Scotland

Bougherra to Return to Scotland

Madjid Bougherra will return home early from Rangers' German training camp to have a scan on his hamstring problem - but manager Ally McCoist is confident the defender will be fit for the start of the season. 12 Jul 2011
England Up to Fourth In Fifa Rankings

England Up to Fourth In Fifa Rankings

England have climbed to fourth in FIFA's latest world rankings - equalling their highest placing - despite their poor run of form in recent competitive matches. 30 Jun 2011