Rio Ferdinand is backing Wayne Rooney to deliver a top notch performance after his recent problems in England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday.
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Ferdinand backs Rooney to star
Rio Ferdinand is backing Wayne Rooney to deliver a top notch performance after his recent problems in England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday.
Drogba makes things different
Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea will adjust their approach with Didier Drogba set to return for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/drogba-makes-things-different-151401884.html
Ferdinand looks to Moore
Rio Ferdinand intends to follow Bobby Moore's template in the art of being an England captain - and rejects outright the theory he is getting distracted by an excess of off-field projects.
Partizan v Arsenal key battles
Arsenal continue their Champions League campaign away to Partizan Belgrade in Serbia on Tuesday night.
Gerrard disappointed over armband
Steven Gerrard has admitted he is disappointed not to be leading England out at Wembley on Tuesday night.Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Liverpool takeover timeline
2004: March - Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is revealed to be interested in buying a stake in the club.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/liverpool-takeover-timeline-859120620.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
Jovanovic: I could leave
Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic is contemplating leaving the club just two months into the season.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/jovanovic-i-could-leave-722327696.html
Young keeps focus on football
Ashley Young has hinted he will be happy to sign a new contract at Aston Villa.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/young-keeps-focus-on-football-108068056.html
Torres doubtful for derby clash
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is doubtful for the most significant Merseyside derby for years after it was confirmed he had strained an adductor muscle - a similar injury to the one he sustained in the World Cup final.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/torres-doubtful-for-derby-clash-840413352.html
Birmingham squad depth set to test Chris Hughton's European resolve
? Europa League group stage would involve six more fixtures
? Birmingham already missing many senior players
Chris Hughton has admitted that Birmingham City "could do without" the Europa League, and has predicted the Midlands club will face problems if they reach the group stages of the competition because of the lack of depth in his squad and the demands of competing in the Championship.
Birmingham host Nacional on Thursday night in what will be the first European match at St Andrew's since they played Roma in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 50 years ago. After a credible goalless draw against the Portuguese side in Madeira in the first leg last week, Birmingham have a reasonable chance of progressing beyond the final qualifying round and guaranteeing another six European fixtures.
Hughton is fully aware that the club's supporters would like nothing more than to see Birmingham extend their European run after so many years in the wilderness, yet he is also concerned that a threadbare squad will struggle to cope with a gruelling 46-game Championship season and Thursday night European football.
"Could we do without it? Yes we could," said the Birmingham manager. "But we're also very conscious of what it means to the club and the supporters. The supporters have waited a long time and if we asked the supporters whether they wanted us in this competition or out, they would want us in it. They're the balances [you have to weigh up] but whichever side we are able to put out [on Thursday night], we will certainly be going out to win the game."
The combination of an exodus of players over the summer and a spate of injuries ? Marlon King, Nikola Zigic, Cameron Jerome, Jordon Mutch, Morgaro Gomis, Liam Ridgewell and Scott Dann are all sidelined ? has left Birmingham's squad looking painfully thin and have added to Hughton's unease as he contemplates the prospect of additional fixtures. Yet he also appreciates that a victory against Nacional would be a major boost.
"We have injuries at the moment that make selection and the amount of games that we've got difficult. But you need to come through that," said Hughton. "Also, for us to win against Nacional, it's the lift that it gives everybody and sometimes you can use that to the benefit of the team. So, very much mixed feelings in terms of the games point of a view ? going through in this competition would certainly give us problems. But I'm very aware what the competition means to the supporters."
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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/24/birmingham-chris-hughton-europa-league
Meireles relishing Gerrard link up
New Liverpool signing Raul Meireles is looking forward to forming a fruitful partnership with captain Steven Gerrard, a player he rates as one of the top three midfielders in Europe.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/meireles-relishing-gerrard-link-up-25082995.html
Fiorentina v Sporting
Lisbon looking for Euro boost
Sporting Lisbon travel to Florence for Wednesday's crucial Champions League play-off second leg against Fiorentina ...
Sporting Lisbon travel to Florence for Wednesday's crucial Champions League play-off second leg against Fiorentina ...
Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/previews/fiorentina-v-sporting-731646885.html
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Cash boost for Owls
Sheffield Wednesday have revealed a third party investor has confirmed its intention to put money into the npower League One club.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/cash-boost-for-owls-390003255.html
Terry still haunted by Moscow miss
Chelsea captain John Terry stands on the brink of a Premier League and FA Cup double insisting it still would not compensate for the hurt of failing to win the Champions League.
Allardyce hails Holloway success
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway's success with the Seasiders deserves to be ranked alongside any of the achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson or Jose Mourinho, according to Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/allardyce-hails-holloway-success-23978434.html
Johnson keen to face Magpies
Adam Johnson is anxious to start for Manchester City against his boyhood idols Newcastle on Sunday.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/johnson-keen-to-face-magpies-963798088.html
McGregor handed suspension
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has been handed a one-match suspension by the Scottish Football Association after being found guilty of violent conduct during the Clydesdale Bank Premier League match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on September 26 following an incident with Chris McGuire, the SFA have confirmed.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mcgregor-handed-suspension-712791322.html
Heskey can play key role - Houllier
Gerard Houllier believes Aston Villa will reap the benefits of Emile Heskey's decision to quit international football with England.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/heskey-can-play-key-role-houllier-161322337.html
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Redknapp thankful to Levy
Harry Redknapp thanked Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for meddling in his transfer on Saturday affairs after watching Rafael van der Vaart help complete a remarkable late comeback against Wolves.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/redknapp-thankful-to-levy-352507253.html
Holloway ready to move forward
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes his side have learned from their heavy defeat at Arsenal not to get star-struck when they take on Chelsea on Sunday.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/holloway-ready-to-move-forward-287478252.html
We're in relegation battle - Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes believes his team are involved in a relegation battle.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/were-in-relegation-battle-moyes-882245139.html
Chamakh: I have room to improve
Marouane Chamakh maintains there is still more to come after an impressive opening to the season for the new Arsenal striker.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/chamakh-i-have-room-to-improve-95515050.html
Houllier still to sign contract
New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has still to sign his three-year contract with the midlands club.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/houllier-still-to-sign-contract-919231184.html
Fletcher: We need to concentrate
Darren Fletcher has urged his Manchester United team-mates to cut out the lapses of concentration that are wrecking their bid for Premier League glory.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/fletcher-we-need-to-concentrate-691602341.html
Foxes unveil Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson has returned to English football as the manager of Leicester.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/foxes-unveil-eriksson-550047698.html
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McGeady plots Russian downfall
Aiden McGeady will have no qualms about making himself a villain in his new home as he attempts to fire the Republic of Ireland into the finals of Euro 2012.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mcgeady-plots-russian-downfall-61847394.html
No guarantees for Carroll
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has warned striker Andy Carroll he is not guaranteed to win back his place in the Magpies' line-up.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/no-guarantees-for-hughton-455092555.html
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Sagna sees the light
Bacary Sagna believes Arsenal came through a real test of character with victory over 10-man Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in Serbia on Tuesday night - but knows a tougher challenge awaits at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Green receives Clemence backing
Ray Clemence believes West Ham keeper Rob Green has the mental strength to regain the England number one spot.
Davies determined to seize chance
It has taken Kevin Davies eight years to climb the slippery pole from reserve-team reject to the brink of an England cap - and he has no intention of letting the chance slip now.
Murphy gets Ireland call
Ipswich goalkeeper Brian Murphy has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia in place of the injured Keiren WestwoodSource: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/murphy-gets-ireland-call-946985731.html
Juventus v Bordeaux
Ferrara keen to replicate domestic form
Juventus are off to a flying start in Serie A and coach Ciro Ferrara will be looking for the same thing i...
Juventus are off to a flying start in Serie A and coach Ciro Ferrara will be looking for the same thing i...
Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/previews/juventus-v-bordeaux-989240123.html
Cesc future set to become clearer
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will discover on Saturday whether Cesc Fabregas will be fit to play a part in Sunday's crunch clash with Chelsea.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/cesc-future-set-to-become-clearer-303089904.html
Preston claim impressive comeback
Jon Parkin struck a hat-trick as lowly Preston completed a remarkable comeback from three goals down to beat Leeds 6-4 in an enthralling npower Championship match at Elland Road.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/preston-claim-impressive-comeback-964385254.html
No guarantee over Capello successor
Sir Trevor Brooking feels there is no guarantee Fabio Capello's successor will be English.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Williams disappointed by Wales loss
Wales captain Ashley Williams admitted the players were hurting as much as the fans after Brian Flynn's first match in charge ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bulgaria at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Sagna not planning swift return
Arsenal and France defender Bacary Sagna expects to be on the sidelines for another three weeks as he continues his recovery from a left thigh injury.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/sagna-not-planning-swift-return-21901306.html
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McCarthy: Survival will be tough
Mick McCarthy believes Wolves face a tougher battle than last season to survive in the Barclays Premier League.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mccarthy-survival-will-be-tough-931398597.html
Pearce warns against tricky hurdle
Stuart Pearce insists his England Under-21 team must show Romania every respect when they look to defend a slender 2-1 lead in the second leg of their European Championship play-off.
Man City agree deal to sign Nasri
Manchester City reach an agreement with Arsenal to sign Samir Nasri, with the France midfielder set to discuss personal terms before completing his move to Eastlands.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/14628121.stm
Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers
Liverpool keen on Bellamy return, Man City eye Parker and Blackburn close in on MLS defender
Essien vows to make Ghana return
Michael Essien has confirmed that his absence from the Ghana team is only temporary.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/essien-vows-to-make-ghana-return-541140347.html
Practice pays off for Johnson
Manchester City goalscorer Adam Johnson revealed his goal at Eastlands came straight off the training ground.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/practice-pays-off-for-johnson-261879735.html
Coleman blown away by call-up
Seamus Coleman is having to pinch himself after being called up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/coleman-blown-away-by-callup-598630490.html
Murphy gets Ireland call
Ipswich goalkeeper Brian Murphy has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia in place of the injured Keiren WestwoodSource: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/murphy-gets-ireland-call-946985731.html
Gerrard believes Reds are on the up
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes progress is being made under new manager Roy Hodgson.
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
Ferdinand confirmed as captain
Rio Ferdinand has been confirmed as England's captain for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday evening.
Drogba makes things different
Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea will adjust their approach with Didier Drogba set to return for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/drogba-makes-things-different-151401884.html
Bellamy hints at United interest
Craig Bellamy has hinted that Manchester United were interested in signing him from Manchester City before he joined Cardiff on loan in August.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/bellamy-hints-at-united-interest-797411042.html
England held by Montenegro
England's Euro 2012 qualification hopes suffered a setback when they were held to a goalless draw by group leaders Montenegro at a subdued Wembley.
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