Paddy McCourt has lost his fitness battle and pulled out of the Northern Ireland squad to face Italy and the Faroe Islands in Euro 2012 qualifiers.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mccourt-pulls-out-449901291.html
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
McCourt pulls out
Paddy McCourt has lost his fitness battle and pulled out of the Northern Ireland squad to face Italy and the Faroe Islands in Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Easy win for Vale
Shrewsbury and Port Vale kept up their superb starts to the npower League Two season with victories on Saturday to set the pace.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/easy-win-for-vale-184357714.html
Redknapp sees Socrates in Sandro
Harry Redknapp is set to unveil a Brazilian who reminds him of the legendary Socrates against Arsenal in the Carling Cup on Tuesday.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/redknapp-sees-socrates-in-sandro-270572074.html
Coleman gets Republic call up
Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been handed his first senior call-up by the Republic of Ireland.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/coleman-gets-republic-call-up-41251342.html
Kerr will want last laugh - Craigan
Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan believes the Brian Kerr factor could give the Faroe Islands a lift when the teams meet on Tuesday in a Euro 2012 qualifier.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/kerr-will-want-last-laugh-craigan-302718283.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Allardyce to be new West Ham manager
? Allardyce offered huge bonus to lift Hammers back to top flight
? Former Blackburn manager seeks assurances from co-owners
Sam Allardyce is expected to be confirmed as the new manager of West Ham United as soon as the final details of his contract have been signed off, according to a source close to the 56-year-old.
It is thought that Allardyce will be paid a �1.25m?a-year salary, plus a bonus of at least �1m by David Gold and David Sullivan, the co-owners, if he can return the relegated club straight back into the Premier League next season. Sullivan has said that Championship football will "blow a �40m hole" in the club's finances, despite the parachute money West Ham will receive over the next two seasons.
Allardyce will replace Avram Grant, who was sacked once West Ham's drop into the Championship was confirmed following the 3-2 defeat at Wigan Athletic this month. Allardyce has been out of work since he was removed as the Blackburn Rovers manager last December, after being in charge at Ewood Park for two years.
Allardyce's preference had been to return to work at a top-flight club, with the former Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United manager not declaring an interest when Burnley and Preston North End were searching for a new manager.
However, West Ham's greater profile and the larger budget, despite their financial difficulties, is thought to have persuaded Allardyce that the east London club provide the ideal platform from which to relaunch a 20-year managerial career he still hopes could include taking charge of the England team.
Whether he will be allowed total control of transfer affairs by Gold and Sullivan is a moot point, while Allardyce will also have sought assurances from the owners that they will measure their public statements as much as possible. Grant is known to been unhappy at interference from Gold, Sullivan and Karren Brady, the vice-chairman, in both of these regards during his single-season tenure, though it is understood Allardyce is satisfied following discussions.
Once Allardyce is appointed the future of the relegated club's better players, who include Scott Parker, Robert Green, Matthew Upson, Carlton Cole and Thomas Hitzlsperger, should become clearer. While Parker, Green, Upson and Cole are almost certain to leave, Sullivan has told Hitzlsperger that he would be made club captain and the team's focal point should the German midfielder choose to stay on and help in the tilt at winning instant promotion.
Demba Ba, the Senegalese who scored seven league goals in 12 appearances since joining on a pay-as-you-play deal in January from Hoffenheim, is also undecided.
Allardyce was reported as saying at the weekend: "Everything has been agreed in principle and I look forward to taking charge after I have had a family holiday. It's always difficult dealing with the aftermath of relegation but I want to get West Ham back into the Premier League as quickly as possible."
Allardyce beat other possible candidates who are believed to have included Queens Park Rangers' Neil Warnock, Dave Jones, the sacked Cardiff City manager, and Ian Holloway of Blackpool.
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Redknapp backs Lennon to find form
Harry Redknapp backed the misfiring Aaron Lennon to shake off his slump in form ahead of Tottenham's Champions League clash with FC Twente on Wednesday night.
Moyes 'unfazed' by Toffees' woes
David Moyes remained stoical after Everton sank to the foot of the Barclays Premier League following Saturday's goalless draw with Fulham.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/moyes-unfazed-by-toffees-woes-239940548.html
ViPs: How Valencia and Park can shock Barcelona
The fact that Premier League champions Manchester United are 3/1 to win at Wembley tomorrow night says it all.
Barcelona aren't just the best team in Europe right now. They are one of the best club sides of all time and deserved favourites to lift the Champions League.
So why can't I get it out of my head that Nemanja Vidic will be lifting the trophy while Lionel Messi and co sit disconsolate with losers' medals round their necks?
One of the reasons is that it's surely time United played well...
Barcelona aren't just the best team in Europe right now. They are one of the best club sides of all time and deserved favourites to lift the Champions League.
So why can't I get it out of my head that Nemanja Vidic will be lifting the trophy while Lionel Messi and co sit disconsolate with losers' medals round their necks?
One of the reasons is that it's surely time United played well...
City are title contenders - Neville
Gary Neville has admitted Manchester City are serious rivals for the Barclays Premier League title this season.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/city-are-title-contenders-neville-980694835.html
Monday, 30 May 2011
Lafferty bags cup hat-trick
Kyle Lafferty claimed a hat-trick for Rangers as they began their defence of the Co-operative Insurance Cup with a comprehensive 7-2 victory over Dunfermline.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/lafferty-bags-cup-hattrick-511672777.html
Doubts over Scotland quartet
Scotland assistant boss Peter Houston confirmed four players would not train on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's crucial Euro 2012 encounter with world champions Spain at Hampden Park.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/doubts-over-scotland-quartet-103527222.html
Bale backs penalty calls
Gareth Bale claimed Tottenham deserved all three of their penalties in their 4-1 Champions League win over FC Twente.
Lipton's Champions League final preview: Why only an idiot would write off Fergie and United
Hands up anybody who won't be watching tomorrow night?
What on earth are you doing reading this, then?
UEFA's movers and shakers could not have dreamed of a better way to finish their season than the two giants of the Champions League clashing under the glimmering Wembley arch.
Now all we need is a match fit to grace the stage, a match worthy of Manchester United and Barcelona.
No questions, of course, who are the favourites. Pep Guardiola's Barca side are the finest footballing team I have s...
What on earth are you doing reading this, then?
UEFA's movers and shakers could not have dreamed of a better way to finish their season than the two giants of the Champions League clashing under the glimmering Wembley arch.
Now all we need is a match fit to grace the stage, a match worthy of Manchester United and Barcelona.
No questions, of course, who are the favourites. Pep Guardiola's Barca side are the finest footballing team I have s...
Talking Horses: Daily horse racing blog
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Vadamar heads for Derby after work-out
1.45pm: Vadamar was confirmed as an intended runner in the Derby after a work-out this morning. Vadamar was odds-on to beat Pour Moi in the Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud earlier this month, but could only finish third behind his fellow Epsom aspirant.
Georges Rimaud, the racing manager to his owner, the Aga Khan, admits the colt needs to progress, but recent homework prompted connections to have a tilt at the mile-and-a-half Classic. "We have decided to let him run. He worked well this morning, I am told," Rimaud said. "The horse has to improve, but we hope he can.
"Pour Moi is a good horse as well, obviously, but we believe Vadamar has the right to run."
The Queen's Carlton House headed 17 remaining colts for Saturday's Derby following today's confirmation stage. The colt shot to the head of the betting for the Epsom Classic with a superb effort in the Dante Stakes at York.
Aidan O'Brien looks set to unleash his usual strong challenge, with Dante runner-up Seville and Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winner Recital heading the Ballydoyle team. Memphis Tennessee, Treasure Beach and Roderic O'Connor also remain in the reckoning, although the latter is expected to contest Sunday's French Derby instead.
Ed Dunlop's 2,000 Guineas third Native Khan is another major player, while Godolphin's hopes appear to rest on Ocean War. Sheikh Mohammed's operation have also left in Casamento and Genius Beast, but other targets are preferred.
John Gosden is double handed at this stage with Masked Marvel and Nathaniel, while Andr� Fabre's Pour Moi is set to be joined on the trip from France by the Alain de Royer-Dupr�-trained Vadamar.
Castlemorris King, Marhaba Malyoon and Pisco Sour complete the possibles.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford reaffirmed Ocean War would be Godolphin's sole representative should things go to plan in the days leading up to the big race. He told At The Races: "We are very much leaning towards Ocean War as being our Derby contender with Casamento going for the Prix du Jockey Club and Genius Beast waiting for the King Edward [at Royal Ascot].
"All three have stayed in at the confirmation stage, that gives us a little more time as a precautionary measure in case we have to change our plans at the last minute, but as things stand that is what we'll do. Ocean War has done very well - he's unbeaten this season. What we like about him is his very tenacious attitude. We're pretty certain a mile and a half will suit him very well. We think a true-run race will help him and we expect to see him to do all his best work at the finish.
"On the book we know he's got plenty to find and he's got to improve a great deal on what's done so far, but he's done nothing but please us throughout the whole programme towards the Derby." Press Association
Today's best bets, by Tony Paley
Bank holiday Mondays are not what they used to be and the days of guaranteed classy racing and regular terrestrial coverage are long gone but at least today we have a competitive Class Two handicap in the shape of the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar.
Mirrored (4.10), who looks sure to run a big race, is the runner who takes the eye in the 10-furlong event following a smooth victory in his comeback race at Doncaster last month. Breakheart has been the one for money this morning and Coral are offering a generous 8-1 about Mirrored.
The Tim Easterby recruit had already dropped 10lb in the ratings when joining the Malton trainer from Dandy Nicholls last year and fell further from his lofty heights in the ratings after a series of unplaced efforts in 2010.
Easterby revealed he had changed the horse's training regime over the winter and that clearly worked the oracle as Mirrored won with plenty in hand at Doncaster, weaving his way through the field from what looked an impossible position on the turn into the home straight.
The winner was raised 6lb for that win but on a handicap mark of 91 he is still 9lb lower than when running for Sir Michael Stoute as a three-year-old and finishing placed at Royal Ascot, Sandown's Eclipse meeting and Glorious Goodwood in much more exalted company than he faces today.
The selection always looked as if he would improve for a stiffer test of stamina than the mile trips he was regularly racing over then too and Easterby clearly has a very well handicapped horse on his hands.
Similar comments apply to Simple Jim (5.20), who has clearly been primed by the excellent David O'Meara to follow up his win last year in the race that concludes the racing at Redcar this afternoon.
The selection has run at distances short of his best so far this campaign but steps back up to his optimum trip today. Following his success in this event 12 months ago he went on to show improved form and won off a rating of 62 and returns here on 55, the same mark he won off in 2010.
Henry Candy, renowned for training sprinters, looks to have another useful speedster in Sluggsy Morant (2.40) who can follow up his Salisbury victory at Leicester. The son of Monsieur Bond won with something in hand that day and is expected to take this heat on his way to better things.
Tipping competition
With this Monday being a bank holiday, this week's tipping competition will start tomorrow and will last four days.
And, with Epsom's big meeting looming, this week's prize will be a �50 bet on Saturday's Derby, courtesy of the bookmakers William Hill.
Click here for all the day's racecards, form, stats and results.
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Anelka hits out at Grant
Nicolas Anelka has hit out at former Chelsea manager Avram Grant, saying: "He used to look down on me."Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/facup/generalnews/anelka-hits-out-at-grant-7963638.html
Maloney relishing Scotland return
Shaun Maloney hopes to make the move from pub to pitch for Scotland`s Euro 2012 qualifying double-header against the Czech Republic and Spain.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/maloney-relishing-scotland-return-674967288.html
Doubts over Scotland quartet
Scotland assistant boss Peter Houston confirmed four players would not train on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's crucial Euro 2012 encounter with world champions Spain at Hampden Park.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/doubts-over-scotland-quartet-103527222.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Report: Olympiacos v AZ
Torosidis earns Olympiacos win
A headed goal from Vassilis Torosidis got Olympiacos off to a winning start in Champions League Group H on the nig...
A headed goal from Vassilis Torosidis got Olympiacos off to a winning start in Champions League Group H on the nig...
Defoe pulls out of England squad
Wrist injury sees Spurs striker joins absentees for Switzerland qualifier
Is Blatter laying down his friends to save his FIFA life?
As acts of sheer, naked, political calculation go, it had to be up there.
Eight days before the great and the good of FIFA - and, it must be added, the not so great and not so good - meet in Zurich to decide who will run the global game for the next four years, Sepp Blatter dropped his nuclear bomb.
Blatter, the man who has steadfastly denied any suggestions that FIFA is endemically riven by corruption.
Who dismissed all such allegations as nonsense, made up by those who would not accept the ...
Eight days before the great and the good of FIFA - and, it must be added, the not so great and not so good - meet in Zurich to decide who will run the global game for the next four years, Sepp Blatter dropped his nuclear bomb.
Blatter, the man who has steadfastly denied any suggestions that FIFA is endemically riven by corruption.
Who dismissed all such allegations as nonsense, made up by those who would not accept the ...
FA charge Holloway
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after confronting referee Mike Dean in the tunnel following the 2-1 loss to Blackburn on Saturday.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/fa-charge-holloway-685340806.html
Kidd backs City's England stars
Manchester City are preparing to give England a helping hand ahead of their Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro on October 12 - but assistant manager Brian Kidd believes the euphoria of winning a trophy would far outweigh the pride at being such a substantial part of the Three Lions.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/kidd-backs-citys-england-stars-719854056.html
Posers line up for Capello
Fabio Capello will unveil his latest England squad on Monday - but it is next week when the difficulties start.
McCarthy wants subdued Hughes
Mick McCarthy hopes Notts County striker Lee Hughes will not be inspired by the verbal abuse he expects him to receive from the Wolves fans in tonight's Carling Cup clash at Molineux.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mccarthy-wants-subdued-hughes-259972126.html
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Poulsen: Liverpool in 'crisis'
Liverpool new boy Christian Poulsen has admitted there is a real crisis at Anfield.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/poulsen-liverpool-in-crisis-936205450.html
Williams to skipper Wales
Swansea defender Ashley Williams will captain Wales in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/williams-to-skipper-wales-678755711.html
Martinez wary of City slickers
Roberto Martinez knows Wigan will need to be prepared for anything against Manchester City on Sunday after the way his side were beaten the last time the teams met.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/martinez-wary-of-city-slickers-312595327.html
Attwell 'not dropped'
The Premier League have insisted that referee Stuart Attwell has not been dropped for this weekend's top-flight programme following Saturday's controversial match at Anfield.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/attwell-not-dropped-971687576.html
Four accused by Triesman cleared
Four Fifa executive committee members accused by former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman of seeking favours for votes are cleared.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/13591546.stm
Gerrard disappointed over armband
Steven Gerrard has admitted he is disappointed not to be leading England out at Wembley on Tuesday night.
Wenger has confidence in Fabianski
Arsene Wenger has backed reserve keeper Lukasz Fabianski and the rest of his young Arsenal team to rise to the challenge when they take on Partizan Belgrade in what is set to be a highly-charged Champions League encounter in Serbia on Tuesday night.
John Hughes factfile
1964: Born September 9 in Edinburgh.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/john-hughes-factfile-600208181.html
Kenwyne-win situation for Pulis
Stoke boss Tony Pulis hailed "unplayable" striker Kenwyne Jones after seeing him inspire his side to a fightback 2-1 victory at Newcastle.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/kenwynewin-situation-for-pulis-500650685.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Brown blow for Celtic
Celtic and Scotland midfielder Scott Brown has been ruled out for at least six weeks with a metatarsal injury, the club have announced.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/brown-blow-for-celtic-524548216.html
Jelavic set for surgery
Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic is to have an ankle operation and will miss "a number of matches" the Ibrox club have announced.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/jelavic-set-for-surgery-381752592.html
McCulloch has confidence in Gers
Lee McCulloch has urged Rangers to prove they can challenge on all fronts by securing the points against Hearts this weekend following their Champions League triumph.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mcculloch-has-confidence-in-gers-116095906.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
'No one has given us a hiding like Bar�a'
? 'They are the best team Manchester United have faced'
? Guardiola: 'That is the way we want to play'
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Barcelona as the strongest team he has confronted as a manager after the Catalans claimed their fourth European Cup at Manchester United's expense, although this chastening experience has not dented the Scot's enthusiasm to attempt to overhaul "the best team in Europe".
The Premier League champions suffered a sobering defeat here, the scoreline deceptive, with their manager conceding his own team had been outclassed by a rampant Bar�a. "They do mesmerise you with the way they pass it," Ferguson said . "I expected us to do better, particularly after half-time, but it wasn't to be. Great teams do go in cycles and they're at the peak of the cycle they're in at the moment.
"They're the best in Europe, no question about that. In my time as a manager, I would say they're the best team we've faced. Everyone acknowledges that and I accept that. It's not easy when you've been well beaten like that to think another way. No one has given us a hiding like that. It's a great moment for them. They deserve it because they play the right way and enjoy their football.
"But how long it lasts ... whether they can replace that team at some point ... they certainly have the right philosophy, but it's always difficult to find players like Xavi [Hern�ndez], [Andr�s] Iniesta and [Lionel] Messi all the time. But they're enjoying the moment that they have just now. We never controlled Lionel Messi, but many people have had to say that over the years."
Xavi and Messi, in particular, revelled here, with Pep Guardiola thrilled by the Argentinian's contribution, which included his first goal in England. "Lionel is the best player I have ever seen, probably the best player I will see," the Bar�a coach said. "He is unique, a one-off. But this was a better performance than the one we put in to beat United in Rome [2-0 in 2009]. In Italy, we played a 'good' game. Tonight, it was the way in which we won that made me most proud. That is the way we want to play football."
Ferguson, even at 69, insisted he retained the enthusiasm and energy to regain the European Cup and was relishing the task ahead. "The challenge is always to improve yourselves," he said. "Over the years, we've done OK when confronted by things like this, and taking [Barcelona] on is another challenge. We've some very good players and, of course, where we start to find a way forward is something we'll mull over the summer. We're not lacking in ideas . Hopefully we'll come up with the right ones.
"You shouldn't be afraid of a challenge. We want to improve. Of course, next season, we must improve even more. But we have a challenge with Barcelona. We all do. It's no consolation being the second-best team. I don't enjoy being second-best. Any club with the history we have ? Real Madrid, Milan ? they'd say the same."
The Scot offered his opposite number a warning that he should not be hasty in his desire to move on for his own fresh challenge ? "If he's really considering that, he'll never have this experience again, that's for sure" ? although the Barcelona manager was insistent that he intends to see out another season at the Camp Nou before considering his options. "That is my intention," he said. "My future, when I leave here, will be very tough because I will wonder where players like these Barcelona players are, and if I will have problems finding them. But I want to continue for one more year."
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Fabregas struggling - Wenger
Arsene Wenger revealed Cesc Fabregas was unlikely to be fit in time for Arsenal's crunch clash with Chelsea on Sunday.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/fabregas-struggling-wenger-815660869.html
Brown repays Lennon faith
Neil Lennon had every reason to feel vindicated in his backing of Scott Brown after the Celtic skipper returned from injury to fire the Hoops to the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 2-1 home win over Hibernian.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/brown-repays-lennon-faith-602277254.html
Lyon v Fiorentina
Govou out to avoid defeat
Lyon winger Sidney Govou admits his side are desperate to avoid a repeat of last season's winless start to the Champion...
Lyon winger Sidney Govou admits his side are desperate to avoid a repeat of last season's winless start to the Champion...
Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/previews/lyon-v-fiorentina-482753691.html
Farewell defeat disappoints Edwin
Edwin van der Sar is disappointed to have ended his career with UEFA Champions League heartache.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6957702,00.html
Knee injury rules Doyle out
Ireland striker Kevin Doyle has been ruled out of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia with a knee injury.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/knee-injury-rules-doyle-out-428436640.html
Collins full of praise for Heskey
James Collins has hailed Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey as "a players' player" who has not received the credit he deserves during his career.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/collins-full-of-praise-for-heskey-227930710.html
Selection headache for Pulis
Stoke manager Tony Pulis admits his players have given him a number of selection posers ahead of Sunday's match at Newcastle.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/selection-headache-for-pulis-341740883.html
Report: VfB Stuttgart v Rangers
Bougherra earns Gers point
Madjid Bougherra grabbed the headlines for all the right reasons tonight when he marked his Champions League debut wit...
Madjid Bougherra grabbed the headlines for all the right reasons tonight when he marked his Champions League debut wit...
Hughes: City struggle improved me
Mark Hughes believes he is a better manager for his tough experiences at Manchester City and has vowed to remain true to his own principles in the rest of his career.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/hughes-city-struggle-improved-me-888175800.html
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Mourinho rules out Bale bid
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho appears to have ruled out a swoop for Gareth Bale after insisting he does not want another left winger.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mourinho-rules-out-bale-bid-70450295.html
Report: Chelsea v FC Porto
Anelka strike secures Blues victory
Nicolas Anelka proved Chelsea can survive and prosper without the banned Didier Drogba as the France internat...
Nicolas Anelka proved Chelsea can survive and prosper without the banned Didier Drogba as the France internat...
Pearce hails England determination
Stuart Pearce hailed his "gutsy" England players after watching them seal a hat-trick of UEFA Under-21 Championship finals appearances with a tense play-off victory over Romania.
Rio - We gave it better shot
Rio Ferdinand believes Man United gave it a better shot than last time in Rome after going down again to Barcelona.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6957655,00.html
Terry troubled by injury
Chelsea captain John Terry admits he is still being troubled by a rib injury as England prepare for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro next week.Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Allardyce plays down comments
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says his comments about winning titles every year with Real Madrid or Manchester United were "tongue-in-cheek."Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/allardyce-plays-down-comments-496310058.html
Baraclough named Scunthorpe boss
Scunthorpe have confirmed Ian Baraclough as their new manager.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/baraclough-names-scunthorpe-boss-671785819.html
Barton has a change of heart
Teenage Preston midfielder Adam Barton has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/barton-has-a-change-of-heart-21637482.html
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