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Carrick Set for United Return

Carrick Set for United Return

Michael Carrick could make his first-team return for Manchester United in their Champions League group stage clash with Valencia tomorrow. 29 Sep 2010
Ferguson Ponders Owen Dilemma

Ferguson Ponders Owen Dilemma

SIR Alex Ferguson sensed Michael Owen would give him a selection dilemma at some point this season - and he has not been disappointed. 25 Sep 2010
Bridges Ruled Out For Jets

Bridges Ruled Out For Jets

NEWCASTLE Jets have been dealt a blow ahead of their crucial clash on Saturday night with Melbourne Victory with a number of players missing through injury including skipper Michael Bridges. 24 Sep 2010
Owen Confident Of United Playing Time

Owen Confident Of United Playing Time

MICHAEL Owen expects to be given plenty of chances to impress for Manchester United over the forthcoming months after opening his account for the season with two goals in the Carling Cup at Scunthorpe last night. 24 Sep 2010
Bundesliga Wrap: Frontzeck Under Pressure

Bundesliga Wrap: Frontzeck Under Pressure

MICHAEL Frontzeck's role as Borussia Monchengladbach coach came under renewed pressure after his side blew an early lead to suffer a third straight Bundesliga defeat at home to St Pauli. 23 Sep 2010
Petka Finally Finding His Feet

Petka Finally Finding His Feet

MICHAEL Petkovic is confident three clean sheets in a row have put an end to Melbourne's defensive woes, with Victory now turning their attention to matters at the other end of the pitch. 22 Sep 2010
We Still Have a Lot to Do - Essien

We Still Have a Lot to Do - Essien

Michael Essien accepts Chelsea still have plenty of hard work ahead of them as the Barclays Premier League leaders set their sights on conquering Europe. 14 Sep 2010
Essien Return Delights Ancelotti

Essien Return Delights Ancelotti

CARLO Ancelotti hailed fit-again midfielder Michael Essien as "better than a new signing" after the Ghanaian inspired Chelsea to a 3-1 victory over rock-bottom West Ham with a headed double. 12 Sep 2010
Ballack Should Have Quit National Team: Uli

Ballack Should Have Quit National Team: Uli

MICHAEL Ballack should have retired from international football when injury ruled him out of the World Cup, according to Bayern Munich's president Uli Hoeness. 12 Sep 2010
Victory: We Stand By Petko

Victory: We Stand By Petko

MELBOURNE Victory have denied there is pressure on new goalkeeper Michael Petkovic, despite conceding nine goals in their first five games, including several from set pieces. 9 Sep 2010
Owen Targets England Recall

Owen Targets England Recall

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is determined to resume his England career. 9 Sep 2010
Bye-Bye Blues For Gold Coast

Bye-Bye Blues For Gold Coast

GOLD Coast United's Michael Thwaite has had enough waiting – he just wants to play football after too many frustrating weeks waiting on the sidelines while other clubs pull away. 8 Sep 2010
Victory Out To Punish Theo

Victory Out To Punish Theo

MELBOURNE Victory defender Rody Vargas believes his side can break their dry spell and be first to breach former team-mate and now Brisbane Roar stopper Michael Theoklitos on Sunday. 7 Sep 2010
Ballack Won't Retire - Low

Ballack Won't Retire - Low

Germany boss Joachim Low today insisted he was "100% convinced" Michael Ballack was not considering retiring from international football. 7 Sep 2010
Redknapp Relieved After Dawson Scan

Redknapp Relieved After Dawson Scan

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admits he was relieved to discover Michael Dawson is expected to be fit within eight weeks. 6 Sep 2010
Dawson Injury Mars Impressive England Win

Dawson Injury Mars Impressive England Win

Jermain Defoe gave the surgeon's knife a swerve and instead carved up Bulgaria with his first England hat-trick in a 4-0 win to bring a smile back to Fabio Capello's face. 4 Sep 2010