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Romanov Issues "Mafia" Rant

Romanov Issues "Mafia" Rant

Hearts have launched a tirade against external influences - including "mafia" - they believe are having a damaging impact on the Tynecastle club. 25 Jun 2011
Young Quick to Target Title Glory

Young Quick to Target Title Glory

ASHLEY Young has pledged to become a part of Manchester United history after completing his move to the Red Devils on a five-year deal reportedly worth between £16million and £20million 24 Jun 2011
Chelsea Confirm Villas-Boas Deal

Chelsea Confirm Villas-Boas Deal

CHELSEA have confirmed the appointment of former Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who was sacked at the end of the season. 22 Jun 2011
McClaren Named Forest Manager

McClaren Named Forest Manager

FORMER England manager Steve McClaren was today named by Nottingham Forest as their new boss after he signed a three-year contract to takes over from sacked Billy Davies. 13 Jun 2011
Hearts to Appeal SFA Fine

Hearts to Appeal SFA Fine

Hearts have vowed to challenge the Scottish Football Association after being hit with a record £100,000 fine for ill discipline. 11 Jun 2011
Swans Swoop for Graham

Swans Swoop for Graham

Swansea have confirmed the signing of striker Danny Graham from Watford for a club-record fee. 8 Jun 2011
FA Have to Build Bridges With Fifa - Boyce

FA Have to Build Bridges With Fifa - Boyce

Britain's new FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce insists the Football Association need to bring in new faces to "build bridges" following the fall-out from their failed attempt to force a postponement of today's FIFA presidential election. 2 Jun 2011
Rodgers Celebrates Swansea Promotion

Rodgers Celebrates Swansea Promotion

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers revealed conceding two goals enabled his team to "refocus" and make sure of promotion to the Barclays Premier League. 31 May 2011
Bluebirds Call Time on Jones

Bluebirds Call Time on Jones

Cardiff have terminated the contract of manager Dave Jones. 31 May 2011
Bin Hammam to Appeal Fifa Suspension

Bin Hammam to Appeal Fifa Suspension

Mohamed Bin Hammam has announced his intention to appeal against his suspension from FIFA. 31 May 2011
Platini Anticipates Fifa Overhaul

Platini Anticipates Fifa Overhaul

UEFA president Michel Platini believes FIFA is ready for an overhaul similar to the one forced upon the International Olympic Committee after the Salt Lake City scandal. 29 May 2011
Wilkins Disappointed for Ancelotti

Wilkins Disappointed for Ancelotti

Ray Wilkins believes the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti as Chelsea manager was "a bit harsh" - and is convinced he paid the price for the club's Champions League failure. 27 May 2011
'Bundles Of Cash' In Fifa Bribery Claims

'Bundles Of Cash' In Fifa Bribery Claims

TWO of football's most powerful figures have been accused of handing over bundles of US dollar bills in the most serious corruption crisis that FIFA have ever faced. 26 May 2011
Birmingham, Blackpool Down

Birmingham, Blackpool Down

CARLING Cup winners Birmingham slumped out of the Barclays Premier League today as Blackpool went down in a blaze of glory at Old Trafford. 23 May 2011
Bosses Warned Over Webb Comments

Bosses Warned Over Webb Comments

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea counterpart Carlo Ancelotti have both received warnings from the Football Association for making comments about Howard Webb before their recent Barclays Premier League clash. 18 May 2011
Ba Confirms Racist Abuse

Ba Confirms Racist Abuse

West Ham's on-loan striker Demba Ba has backed up club co-owner David Sullivan's claim that he was racially abused by a supporter at the Hammers' end-of-season dinner on Monday night. 18 May 2011
McClaren: Hammers Job Not for Me

McClaren: Hammers Job Not for Me

Former England manager Steve McClaren has ruled himself out of the running to replace Avram Grant as West Ham manager. 17 May 2011
Ancelotti Also Faced Fan Danger

Ancelotti Also Faced Fan Danger

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted his heart has gone out to Celtic manager Neil Lennon this week because the Italian has also had his life threatened while doing his job. 14 May 2011
Hearts Fan Handed Life Ban

Hearts Fan Handed Life Ban

Hearts moved quickly to ban the fan held over an alleged attack on Celtic manager Neil Lennon as the football authorities continued to investigate the breach of security at Tynecastle. 14 May 2011
Holloway: Tomorrow Bigger Than Wembley

Holloway: Tomorrow Bigger Than Wembley

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway believes securing Barclays Premier League safety in their last two matches would eclipse the Wembley win which got them there in the first place. 14 May 2011
Martinez Eyes Two 'Cup Final' Wins

Martinez Eyes Two 'Cup Final' Wins

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez admits his side's remaining games are like "two cup finals" as the Latics bid to stay in the Barclays Premier League, starting against West Ham. 14 May 2011