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McLeish Proud of Blues

McLeish Proud of Blues

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish revealed his pride after his side overcame Aston Villa to reach the semi-finals of the Carling Cup. 2 Dec 2010
FA to Investigate St Andrew's Disorder

FA to Investigate St Andrew's Disorder

The Football Association are to launch an investigation into the ugly crowd scenes at the end of Birmingham's Carling Cup semi-final triumph over Aston Villa at St Andrew's. 2 Dec 2010
West Ham Thrashing Leaves Ferguson Shocked

West Ham Thrashing Leaves Ferguson Shocked

Sir Alex Ferguson was shocked by the manner of Manchester United's Carling Cup exit at Upton Park last night. 1 Dec 2010
Wenger Warns Not to 'Obsess' On Trophy Hunt

Wenger Warns Not to 'Obsess' On Trophy Hunt

Arsene Wenger has urged his young team not to become obsessed by ending their trophy drought with the Carling Cup - and warned more hard work lays ahead before anyone can dream of Wembley glory. 1 Dec 2010
Wenger: We Must Fight on

Wenger: We Must Fight on

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal still have work ahead before they can put the champagne on ice and dream of Carling Cup glory at Wembley after beating Wigan 2-0 to reach the semi-finals. 1 Dec 2010
Grant Wants Hammers to Maintain Top Form

Grant Wants Hammers to Maintain Top Form

West Ham boss Avram Grant hailed an "unbelievable" result as holders Manchester United were dumped out of the Carling Cup with a 4-0 thrashing at Upton Park. 1 Dec 2010
Hammers Send United Crashing

Hammers Send United Crashing

WEST Ham dumped holders Manchester United out of the Carling Cup with a stunning 4-0 victory inspired by Jonathan Spector's first goals in English football. 1 Dec 2010
Matildas Tough World Cup Draw

Matildas Tough World Cup Draw

THE MATILDAS have landed a tricky draw for next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany, with Brazil among their opponents. 30 Nov 2010
Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

PRIME Minister David Cameron has spoken of his frustration that Panorama will screen an investigation into FIFA just three days before the World Cup vote. 27 Nov 2010
Parliament United For Final Bid Push

Parliament United For Final Bid Push

AUSTRALIA Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott do agree on something - that our nation has done a tremendous job in pushing its case to hold the World Cup and now they just want the right result to go with the effort. 26 Nov 2010
England 2018 Fight for FIFA Favour

England 2018 Fight for FIFA Favour

The leaders of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup have launched a last-ditch effort to prevent FIFA from turning against their campaign. 5 Nov 2010
Oz First In Last Chance Pitch

Oz First In Last Chance Pitch

AUSTRALIA will be the first nation to make a final presentation to the FIFA Executive Committee before it decides the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. 31 Oct 2010
Derby Rivals Meet In Carling Cup

Derby Rivals Meet In Carling Cup

An eye-catching West Midlands derby between bitter rivals Birmingham and Aston Villa was the standout tie in today's draw for the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. 30 Oct 2010
Stech: No Clamour for Glamour

Stech: No Clamour for Glamour

Marek Stech is hoping West Ham avoid a glamour tie in the Carling Cup quarter-finals, even though it would mean him missing out on playing against Manchester United or Arsenal. 29 Oct 2010
Cup Win Not Turning Point - Grant

Cup Win Not Turning Point - Grant

Avram Grant insists West Ham's Carling Cup victory over Stoke was not the turning point of their season - because that had already been reached. 28 Oct 2010
Houllier Refuses to Take Credit

Houllier Refuses to Take Credit

Gerard Houllier refused to take credit for the double substitution which spared Aston Villa's blushes and booked them a Carling Cup quarter-final spot. 28 Oct 2010