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
Monday, 24 October 2011
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.
England consider extra friendly
Tentative discussions have taken place over the possibility of an additional England friendly being arranged next June.
Mourinho: Goals will come for Real
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists he is not worried about his side's lack of goals so far this season, warning upcoming opponents that a thrashing is in the pipeline.
Campbell remains grounded
DJ Campbell insists that no one is getting carried away by Queens Park Rangers' solid start to life in the Premier League.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_7263863,00.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Ferguson reveals Liverpool fears
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he feared his Manchester United team would not get anything from today's thrilling match against Liverpool at Old Trafford.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/ferguson-reveals-liverpool-fears-655166652.html
Tweet my Goal! Most dramatic Wolves ending since the Three Little Pigs
Wolves staged a dramatic late comeback to grab a much needed point against Swansea.
These were the funniest Tweets on the game from our @MirrorFootball feed:
Friendlies arranged to help Johnson
Fulham have organised a series of friendlies behind closed doors to help striker Andy Johnson get back to full fitness following his eight-month injury lay-off.
Will United go defensive to counteract the threat of Aguero?
Roberto Mancini must let the handbrake off at Old Trafford.
These are the sort of games that Manchester City signed Sergio Aguero and David Silva to play in and you can only hope they will be given the chance to shine.
Last season, Mancini was all about safety first and playing with caution. City went to Arsenal and ground out a draw, were cautious against Manchester United and other big four opponents.
But major credit to Mancini this time. City have gone for it against some other top four r...
These are the sort of games that Manchester City signed Sergio Aguero and David Silva to play in and you can only hope they will be given the chance to shine.
Last season, Mancini was all about safety first and playing with caution. City went to Arsenal and ground out a draw, were cautious against Manchester United and other big four opponents.
But major credit to Mancini this time. City have gone for it against some other top four r...
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
De Ridder happy with pace
Southampton's Steve De Ridder has admitted the tempo of Championship football is boosting his promotion ambitions.
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_7262938,00.html
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
Ricketts happy with shock results
Bolton defender Sam Ricketts believes last weekend's shock results breathed new life into the Premier League.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/ricketts-happy-with-shock-results-852751136.html
Fulham 1-3 Everton
Late goals from Louis Saha and Jack Rodwell give Everton victory at Fulham after Bobby Zamora misses a glorious chance to win it for the hosts.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/15325501.stm
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
Wenger pleased by faultless 'Fab'
Arsene Wenger has challenged stand-in goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski to make the most of his next chance as Arsenal number one after helping the Gunners beat 10-man Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in Serbia - an opportunity which could well come at Chelsea on Sunday.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Atletico Madrid v Apoel Nicosia
French forward focused on Champions League
Florent Sinama-Pongolle believes Atletico Madrid have the chance to put their poor Primera Division fo...
Florent Sinama-Pongolle believes Atletico Madrid have the chance to put their poor Primera Division fo...
New Magpies contact for Carroll
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has signed a new five-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/new-magpies-contact-for-carroll-876500928.html
Broughton expects deal in a week
Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton expects the £300million sale of the club to be completed "in about a week".Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/broughton-expects-deal-in-a-week-976849506.html
We're too strong to let the suits kill promotion and relegation
I'm guessing you've never heard of the man who assured us that evil foreign owners are plotting to scrap relegation and promotion.
Well, in 2008, Richard Bevan was appointed chief executive of the League Managers Association (after a decade working for the Professional Cricketers Association) with a brief to raise its profile.
He managed a publicity breakthrough this year when he told the BBC that "key stakeholders" in English football wanted to scrap the January transfer window. He didn't qu...
Well, in 2008, Richard Bevan was appointed chief executive of the League Managers Association (after a decade working for the Professional Cricketers Association) with a brief to raise its profile.
He managed a publicity breakthrough this year when he told the BBC that "key stakeholders" in English football wanted to scrap the January transfer window. He didn't qu...
Top-six spot unrealistic - McLeish
Alex McLeish believes it is "nigh on impossible" for Birmingham to become an established top-six club in the Barclays Premier League.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/topsix-spot-unrealistic-mcleish-916244889.html
Ivanovic set to stay - agent
Branislav Ivanovic is close to signing a contract extension with Chelsea, according to his agent.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/ivanovic-set-to-stay-agent-946603438.html
Smith plays down expectations
Walter Smith refused to countenance any talk of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League after Steven Naismith's first-half strike against Bursaspor at Ibrox took the Light Blues top of Group C along with Manchester United.
Eto'o treble inspires Inter
Samuel Eto'o struck a hat-trick as Champions League holders Inter Milan thrashed Werder Bremen 4-0 at the San Siro.
FIFPro concerned by exploitation
Global players' union FIFPro have admitted there is still plenty of work to do to prevent the exploitation of children in Africa and South America.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/fifpro-concerned-by-exploitation-649191562.html
Given ready for Russia test
Shay Given will rekindle memories of one of the proudest moments of his international career when he runs out against Russia on Friday evening.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/given-ready-for-russia-test-85309800.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
Van der Sar: We need to close gap
Edwin van der Sar left Sunderland bemoaning more dropped points having spared Manchester United further pain.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/van-der-sar-we-need-to-close-gap-38136961.html
McLeish backing Zigic to shine
Alex McLeish is confident Birmingham's £6million summer signing Nikola Zigic will come good despite struggling to adapt so far to the demands of the Barclays Premier League.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/mcleish-backing-zigic-to-shine-572483345.html
Foster tipped to challenge Hart
Ben Foster is being tipped by England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence to push Joe Hart for his country's number one position now he is playing regular first-team football.
Gill sees 'very good' accounts
Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists there is no pressure to sell star players such as Wayne Rooney despite the club making losses of £83.6million.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/gill-sees-very-good-accounts-483156128.html
Quartet return for Republic
Four players who missed the Republic of Ireland's last two Euro 2012 qualifiers have been included in a 26-man provisional squad ahead of the games against Russia and Slovakia.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/quartet-return-for-republic-219925055.html
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
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Why Big Dunc will be a hard taskmaster for Everton kids
Like Irn Bru, Duncan Ferguson was made in Scotland from girders.
There were few names I disliked more when you saw it on a team sheet.
As someone whose stock-in-trade was to run around smashing into tackles, you knew that if you tried that with Big Dunc you would just bounce straight off, with a couple of bruises for your troubles,
I can't think of many harder men I've played against, although what if sometimes overlooked its that Duncan was a great header of the ball too.
I remember one game...
There were few names I disliked more when you saw it on a team sheet.
As someone whose stock-in-trade was to run around smashing into tackles, you knew that if you tried that with Big Dunc you would just bounce straight off, with a couple of bruises for your troubles,
I can't think of many harder men I've played against, although what if sometimes overlooked its that Duncan was a great header of the ball too.
I remember one game...
Tottenham v FC Twente - key battles
Tottenham face Dutch champions FC Twente in their first ever home Champions League group phase encounter on Wednesday night.
Sevilla v Unirea Urziceni
Jimenez: We must be patient
Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez has stressed the importance of patience to his players as they look to start their Champ...
Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez has stressed the importance of patience to his players as they look to start their Champ...
Ferguson reveals Liverpool fears
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he feared his Manchester United team would not get anything from today's thrilling match against Liverpool at Old Trafford.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/ferguson-reveals-liverpool-fears-655166652.html
Grant Doyle: Derbies and demons
He had never hidden his dislike of Manchester United and now here he was surrounded by their supporters on the pitch at Old Trafford. They were boys, not the forty-somethings who make up so many of the Premier League's season-ticket holders, and Manchester United were about to be relegated. One spat at the man in the blue shirt and Mike Doyle turned and scattered them with a single look.
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Blackburn v Tottenham
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Blackburn and Tottenham in the Premier League.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/15325543.stm
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Morrison praise for Scharner
James Morrison has labelled new West Brom team-mate Paul Scharner "Mr Moanivator" but hailed the impact the former Wigan midfielder has made at the Hawthorns.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/morrison-praise-for-scharner-529109393.html
Michael Ballack Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard Cristiano Ronaldo
Wilkins looking for strong show
Chelsea's assistant boss Ray Wilkins insists the Blues must combine strength with skill against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge Sunday if they are to avoid a second successive Barclays Premier League defeat.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/wilkins-looking-for-strong-show-650884462.html
Bent relishing tough tests ahead
Sunderland striker Darren Bent is plotting the downfall of more of the Barclays Premier League big guns after having his own say in the title race once again.
Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/bent-relishing-tough-tests-ahead-347308583.html
Spending critics motivate City
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott admits the growing criticism of the club's big-spending methods to achieve success are a motivating factor for the players.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/spending-critics-motivate-city-947588312.html
Allardyce hails Walters' dedication
Jon Walters rewarded Sam Allardyce, the first manager to hand him a professional contract, by condemning his Blackburn side to defeat.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/allardyce-hails-walters-dedication-624082665.html
Murphy: Give Hodgson time
Fulham captain Danny Murphy insists his old boss Roy Hodgson must be given time to turn around Liverpool's season.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/murphy-give-godgson-time-207689705.html
New Blues deal for McLeish
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has signed a new three-year contract which ties him to St Andrew's until 2013.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/new-blues-deal-for-mcleish-332070805.html
Burnout fears over 2012 football
Premier League managers raise concerns over Great Britain's quest for Olympic football gold next summer.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/olympics/15404559.stm
Keane impressed by McGeady form
Aiden McGeady's move to Spartak Moscow can help him hit new heights for Ireland, according to his international manager and captain.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/keane-impressed-by-mcgeady-form-504403080.html
McCoist gives backing to Whyte after TV accusations
Ally McCoist yesterday praised Craig Whyte and insisted his Rangers players were unaffected by the media storm which followed allegations made by the BBC about the Rangers owner on Thursday.
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Dunne ready for tough competition
Fit-again Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne will have "no complaints" if forced to delay his comeback from injury because of the form of James Collins and Carlos Cuellar.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/dunne-ready-for-tough-competition-366543826.html
Hodgson accepts fans' frustration
A sit-in protest planned by Liverpool fans unhappy with owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett is just something else for the club to deal with, according to manager Roy Hodgson.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/hodgson-accepts-fans-frustration-60901380.html
Pearce: I'm not ready for England
Stuart Pearce insists he has enough on his plate as he tries to steer the England Under-21 team into the European Championships without worrying about who should succeed Fabio Capello.
Nolan seeks success at City
Kevin Nolan is determined to make big-spending Manchester City pay for Newcastle's bout of homesickness.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/nolan-seeks-success-at-city-315214200.html
Manchester United v Manchester City: Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney needs rest not Olympics next summer
Manchester United manager insists it isn't realistic for players to take part in Euro 2012 and 2012 Olympics.
Yu quits Blues role
Sammy Yu has resigned as Birmingham's football consultant after nine months in the post.Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/yu-quits-blues-role-998114881.html
Brooking: McClaren could return
Trevor Brooking believes Steve McClaren could be in contention for a second spell as England head coach after rebuilding his reputation on the continent.
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