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Turner Handed Four-Match Ban

Turner Handed Four-Match Ban

Sunderland centre-back Michael Turner will now serve a four-match ban for his red card against Manchester City after the Football Association dismissed his claim and added a game to the normal suspension. 23 Dec 2009
Oenning Pays the Price for Woeful Nurnberg Form

Oenning Pays the Price for Woeful Nurnberg Form

Nurnberg today sacked coach Michael Oenning after ending 2009 second from bottom in the Bundesliga. 22 Dec 2009
Theo Determined To Stay At City

Theo Determined To Stay At City

EXCLUSIVE: Former Melbourne Victory keeper Michael Theoklitos has denied he’s set for an A-League return despite being on the outer at Championship side Norwich City. 21 Dec 2009
Baird Tempted By ACL

Baird Tempted By ACL

ROMANIAN-based Aussie Michael Baird admits the prospect of Asian Champions League football is a big factor in a potential switch to Adelaide United. 17 Dec 2009
Bridges Building Jets Self-Belief

Bridges Building Jets Self-Belief

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina has credited English striker Michael Bridges for helping build a culture of self-belief at the club leading to their surge up the A-League. 16 Dec 2009
Ballack Plays Down Germany

Ballack Plays Down Germany

CHELSEA enforcer Michael Ballack believes that Australian group rivals Germany cannot be considered as one of the favourites to win the World Cup next summer. 15 Dec 2009
Romania Hotshot On Reds Trial

Romania Hotshot On Reds Trial

ADELAIDE United are casting their eye over Romanian-based Aussie Michael Baird with a potential January switch on the cards if he impresses Aurelio Vidmar. 15 Dec 2009
Bridges Out Until The New Year

Bridges Out Until The New Year

NEWCASTLE Jets striker Michael Bridges will be sidelined for three weeks after medical test confirmed a minor tear in his hamstring.
10 Dec 2009
Owen - Supersubs Can Make the Difference

Owen - Supersubs Can Make the Difference

Michael Owen feels it may be the year of the super-sub at Manchester United. 10 Dec 2009
Hat-trick Hero Owen Relishing United Life

Hat-trick Hero Owen Relishing United Life

Hat-trick hero Michael Owen is loving life at Manchester United. 9 Dec 2009
Blues Wait on Essien Update

Blues Wait on Essien Update

Chelsea will wait anxiously for the result of scans on Michael Essien's damaged hamstring today amid fears the midfielder could be out for some time. 9 Dec 2009
Ferguson Lauds 'Fantastic' Owen

Ferguson Lauds 'Fantastic' Owen

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen following Manchester United's memorable 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in Germany.
9 Dec 2009
Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against APOEL. 9 Dec 2009
Marrone To Swap Reds For Fury

Marrone To Swap Reds For Fury

NORTH Queensland Fury have signed Adelaide United youngster Michael Marrone on a two-year deal starting after the Reds' Asian Champions League group stage campaign. 8 Dec 2009
Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Michael Essien admits he could face a club-versus-country dilemma in January. 8 Dec 2009
Carrick Set To Reprise Defensive Role

Carrick Set To Reprise Defensive Role

SIR Alex Ferguson is ready to ask Michael Carrick to carry on defending to solve one of the worst injury crises of his 23-year Manchester United reign. 7 Dec 2009