- Terry and Lampard nearing return
- 2010-09-07 13:18
- John Terry and Frank Lampard could both be fit for this weekend's all-London clash with struggling West Ham.
- John Terry and Frank Lampard set to return for Che...
- 2010-09-07 13:03
- • Chelsea captain and vice-captain nearing fitness• Carlo Ancelotti hopeful both will face HammersJohn Terry and Frank Lampard could both be fit for this weekend's all-London clash with struggling West Ham.Both the Chelsea cap...
- Ancelotti expects Chelsea stars Terry, Lampard bac...
- 2010-09-07 13:01
- Carlo Ancelotti Frank Lampard John Terry Chelsea West Ham United Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to have John Terry and Frank Lampard available for their clash with West Ham United. Blues skipper Terry was ruled ou...
- Hitzfeld: Man Utd striker Rooney bound to be unsettled
- 2010-09-07 13:12
- Bayern Munich Manchester United Wayne Rooney Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld is convinced Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be rattled tonight by revelations about his private life. Hitzfeld says it is bound to affect Rooney's performance and believes that can help Switzerland pul...

- Wayne Rooney backed by Fabio Capello ahead of Swit...
- 2010-09-07 11:48
- Video: Fabio Capello: Wayne Rooney's private life ...
- 2010-09-07 10:44
- England coach Fabio Capello defends selection of Wayne Rooney in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland
- Fabio praise for striking duo
- 2010-09-07 09:09
- Rooney must be strong - Capello
- 2010-09-07 07:36
- Fabio Capello has urged Wayne Rooney to stay strong and not allow his private life to cloud his mind in England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday night.

- Arsenal's Jack Wilshere back in England Under 21 f...
- 2010-09-07 01:42
- I promise not to let England down, Rooney tells Ca...
- 2010-09-07 00:00
- Wayne Rooney left nothing to chance over his involvement in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland by approaching Fabio Capello personally on the flight to Basle yesterday to assure his manager that he was in the right ...
- Wilshere 'lost focus' after arrest
- 2010-09-07 00:00
- Stuart Pearce, the England Under-21 manager, feels Jack Wilshere is fully focused on football again – but cannot guarantee the young Arsenal midfielder a place in the side for tonight's crucial European Championship qualifier ag...
- Steven Gerrard: 'It's lows not highs that make you...
- 2010-09-07 00:00
- By last night Steven Gerrard had not ventured into the territory of personal turmoil with Wayne Rooney. "Who am I to talk about things like that with Wayne Rooney? He's his own man," he said. But journeying through the elegant str...
- Rooney tells Capello he is ready to play against S...
- 2010-09-06 23:00
- • Striker's private life is his own problem, says coach• Captain Steven Gerrard backs Rooney to shine againThe pragmatist in Fabio Capello revealed itself tonight. The England coach confirmed that Wayne Rooney will start tomor...
- Switzerland v England: Wayne Rooney ready to find ...
- 2010-09-06 22:48
- Fabio Capello puts results first as troubled England striker looks to put his off-field woes to one side and face Switzerland.
- England U21 v Lithuania U21: Stuart Pearce expecte...
- 2010-09-06 22:38
- Stuart Pearce may recall Jack Wilshere to the England Under-21s' side for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania.
- Switzerland v England: Ottmar Hitzfeld defends Fab...
- 2010-09-06 20:48
- Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has defended Fabio Capello, describing criticism of the Italian as mystifying.
- Capello: 'England players are focused on Switzerla...
- 2010-09-06 19:54
- England manager Fabio Capello says that the Euro qualifying game against Switzerland will be England's toughest of the campaign.
- Switzerland v England: Wayne Rooney 'will play', s...
- 2010-09-06 19:19
- Fabio Capello says Wayne Rooney will play in England's game against Switzerland despite recent revelations about his private life.
- England face crunch U21 qualifier
- 2010-09-06 18:10
- Switzerland v England: Wayne Rooney must pull out ...
- 2010-09-06 17:37
- England striker Wayne Rooney may not be focused on hs game so soon after tabloid exposé.
- Capello - Rooney will play
- 2010-09-06 16:38
- Rooney to play against Switzerland
- 2010-09-06 16:05
- England striker Wayne Rooney will play against Switzerland in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier despite newspaper revelations about his private life, national coach Fabio Capello has confirmed.
- Capello expects Rooney to shine again despite alle...
- 2010-09-06 07:26
- BASEL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - England forward Wayne Rooney will play against Switzerland in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier after confirming he wants to take the field despite allegations about his private life, coach Fabio Capello said...

- Wayne Rooney will play against Switzerland... I ho...
- 2010-09-05 16:18
- Capello insists Rooney will play
- 2010-09-05 06:38
- Rooney publicity left Man Utd boss Ferguson furious
- 2010-09-07 13:11
- Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson Wayne Rooney Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is disappointed with Wayne Rooney over revelations about his private life. The Mirror says on the weekend he visited the Manor House Inn in Ditcheat, Somerset, during an open day at nearby Manor Farm s...
- Panathinaikos star Ninis tells Man Utd to wait
- 2010-09-07 13:11
- Manchester United Panathinaikos Sir Alex Ferguson Panathinaikos starlet Sotirios Ninis has told Manchester United to wait until next summer to sign him. Ninis is rated at £8 million and is wanted by United boss Sir ...
- Van der Sar demands chance to win new Man Utd cont...
- 2010-09-07 13:08
- Edwin Van der Sar Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is keen on a new contract extension. The Mirror says he wants a contract extension at Manchester United – by hitting h...
- Man Utd boss Ferguson will not miss Benzema second...
- 2010-09-07 11:28
- Jose Mourinho Juventus Lazio Manchester United Real Madrid Sir Alex Ferguson Liverpool Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to try again for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. The Daily Star says Ferg...
- Liverpool star Gerrard desperate for Rio return: Y...
- 2010-09-07 11:27
- Manchester United Rio Ferdinand Steven Gerrard Wayne Rooney Liverpool Liverpool ace Steven Gerrard is keen for Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to return to full fitness - and take the England captaincy away fr...
- Switzerland v England: match can be release for Wa...
- 2010-09-06 21:47
- England catpain has told Wayne Rooney that football can be a release from adversity off the field.
- England in with 'great chance' of hosting 2018 Wor...
- 2010-09-06 19:29
- Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that England have a "great chance" of hosting the 2018 World Cup.
- Gerrard backs Rooney to perform
- 2010-09-06 18:01
- England skipper Steven Gerrard believes Wayne Rooney will be in the right frame of mind to shine in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.
- Rooney ready for bout with Bayern
- 2010-03-30 08:10
- United big guns back for Bayern
- 2010-03-29 20:25
- Fergie still relishing Euro 'dream'
- 2010-03-29 19:25
- Athletic Bilbao fear Liverpool, Chelsea offers for Inigo Rui...
- 2010-09-07 13:10
- Barcelona Chelsea Liverpool Athletic Bilbao are battling to keep hold of 17 year-old prospect Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta. Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona are all chasing the youngster, who made a first team debut in preseason for Bilbao. Bilbao insist De Galarreta is not for sale, but source...
- PSG ace Sessegnon top January target for Everton
- 2010-09-07 13:09
- Paris Saint-Germain Everton PSG midfielder Stephane Sessegnon is a major January target for Everton. The People says Everton boss David Moyes will renew his efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Stephane Sessegnon. The Benin international is highly rated in France and Moyes has faile...
- Liverpool keeper Reina refuses to criticise Barcelona signin...
- 2010-09-07 13:09
- Barcelona Jamie Carragher Javier Mascherano Liverpool Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina refused to criticise former teammate Javier Mascherano over his move to Barcelona. Reds veteran Jamie Carragher has rapped the Argentine over the way he left Anfield last month. But Reina insists: "He w...
- Villa director General Krulak blasts back at fans over Houll...
- 2010-09-07 13:08
- Aston Villa Aston Villa directors have hit back at fans unhappy with the appointment of Gerard Houllier. Houllier is set to be appointed as Martin O’Neill’s successor and is bringing former Anfield No 2 Phil Thompson with him to Villa Park. However some fans oppose his appointment and Rand...
- Ex-Villa star McInally backing Thompson appointmen...
- 2010-09-07 12:59
- Celtic Aston Villa Liverpool Former Celtic and Aston Villa striker Alan McInally has backed the arrival of Phil Thompson to Villa Park. Through their appearances on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, McInally has developed a ...
- Houllier will take Thompson with him to Aston Vill...
- 2010-09-07 11:28
- Aston Villa Liverpool Gerard Houllier is expected to bring with him Phil Thompson to Aston Villa when he takes charge on Thursday. Thompson has worked as a pundit with Sky Sports for the past six years since leaving Anfield...
- Houllier to bring Thompson to Aston Villa
- 2010-09-07 10:41
- Gerard Houllier is poised to be reunited with his former Liverpool assistant Phil Thompson when confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager in the next 24 hours.
- Houllier set for Thompson link-up
- 2010-09-07 10:38
- Gerard Houllier is poised to be reunited with his former Liverpool assistant Phil Thompson when confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager in the next 24 hours.
- Lerner to make wager on Villa future by appointing...
- 2010-09-07 00:14
- Former Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier is close to becoming Martin O'Neill's successor at Villa Park, according to reports circulating in the British media
- Villa stall over appointing Houllier
- 2010-09-07 00:00
- Gerard Houllier remains the favourite to become manager of Aston Villa in succession to Martin O'Neill, but Villa do not expect to confirm the former France and Liverpool manager's appointment until Thursday as they attempt to fin...
- Abramovich driving Chelsea move for ex-Barcelona chief Txiki
- 2010-09-07 13:07
- Barcelona Chelsea Former Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain remains in contact with Chelsea. Spanish sources say Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is driving plans to bring Begiristain to London to work with the Blues. Begiristain built Barca's clean sweep team last year, but left with...
- Everton boss Moyes rejected amazing Spurs multi-player swap ...
- 2010-09-07 13:06
- Everton Tottenham Everton boss David Moyes rejected an amazing multi-player swap offer with Tottenham on transfer deadline day last week. The People says he turned down Tottenham’s offer of swapping Robbie Keane and David Bentley for Steven Pienaar and Louis Saha. Moyes and chairman Bill K...
- Zambia starlet Emmanuel Mbola begins Arsenal trials
- 2010-09-07 13:06
- Arsenal Zambian left-back Emmanuel Mbola has joined Arsenal for trials. The People says the Gunners have handed a trial to Mbola, 17, who plays for TP Mazembe in the DR Congo. The defender is available from TP Mazembe, who won't stand in his way should he do enough to win a contract offer from...
- Rooneys silent on scandal to hit Man Utd striker Wayne
- 2010-09-07 13:05
- Manchester United The Rooneys are staying silent over allegations about Manchester United striker Wayne's private life. The Mirror says last night Coleen was being comforted by her family after leaving the couple’s £4.5million Cheshire mansion. Rooney had spent the weekend there on the phon...
- General Krulak: Lerner has bought Aston Villa three times ov...
- 2010-09-07 13:05
- Aston Villa Aston Villa director General Charles Krulak has defended chairman Randy Lerner over fans' complaints of his lack of spending. Krulak hit back at fans, who claim Lerner is only interested in appointing someone as manager who is out of work and cheap. “We realise we will not make e...
- Sunderland striker Healy wants loan move away
- 2010-09-07 13:04
- Sunderland Sunderland striker David Healy is keen to make a loan move to a Championship club. Healy wants a loan switch to the ÂChampionship – so he can taste first-team Âfootball again. The 31-year-old has been left in the shadows by Black Cats boss Steve Bruce following the arrival of re...
- Bruce: No more major changes to Sunderland squad
- 2010-09-07 13:03
- Sunderland Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has ruled out another squad overhaul in the future. He is also adamant future transfer windows will be less fraught on Wearside. Bruce told The Journal: “The era of big changes is over, definitely. “I am approaching a year and a half of a three-year ...
- Sunderland boss Bruce admits Gyan has been three-year target
- 2010-09-07 13:03
- Sunderland Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed he's been chasing Asamoah Gyan for three years. Armed with detailed scouting reports from assistant boss Eric Black – a French football expert – he had been on the trail of the Rennes forward for three years. Bruce revealed to The Journal...
- Sunderland boss Bruce explains Waghorn sale to Leicester
- 2010-09-07 13:02
- Sunderland Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has explained the sale of Martyn Waghorn to Leicester City. Bruce felt the deal was too good to turn down. He told The Journal: “You never want to lose one of your young players. “Martyn has a big future in the game but he is not quite ready for the ...
- Bramble excited by Bent, Gyan Sunderland attack
- 2010-09-07 13:02
- Sunderland World Cup Titus Bramble is convinced Sunderland's new-look attack is destined for big things. The defender is confident Asamoah Gyan and Darren Bent will prove lethal. Bramble said: "Darren guarantees you goals, but he does like playing with someone up there and I think Gyan will ...
- Danny Ward signs new Bolton contract
- 2010-09-07 13:01
- Bolton Wanderers Danny Ward has signed a new deal with Bolton Wanderers. Ward has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year contract at the Reebok Stadium. The 18-year-old forward has made only two substitute appearances for Wanderers, but impressed during a loan spell with ...
- Doncaster go for Bolton striker Ward
- 2010-09-07 12:51
- Bolton Wanderers Doncaster Rovers are favourites for Bolton Wanderers striker Danny Ward. Trotters boss Owen Coyle has confirmed he has 11 Championship clubs keen to snap up the youngster. The People says Doncaster will win ...
- Ward signs new Trotters deal
- 2010-09-07 12:38
- Bolton have confirmed youngster Danny Ward has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year contract at the Reebok Stadium.
- Man City striker Santa Cruz remains hopeful making Lazio mov...
- 2010-09-07 13:00
- Lazio Manchester City Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz remains hopeful of joining Lazio. Santa Cruz is prepared to bide his time, though, before making a move elsewhere and admits he would welcome the opportunity to link up with Lazio in the New Year. He told Corriere dello Sport: "I...
- Agent says Santa Cruz wll give his all for Man Cit...
- 2010-09-07 12:49
- Lazio Manchester City The agent of Roque Santa Cruz says the striker will give his all to Manchester City after missing out on a move to Lazio. Jan van Baal says Santa Cruz came close to moving to Lazio last week. He told ...
- Santa Cruz open to future Lazio move
- 2010-09-07 11:53
- Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has not given up hope of playing in Serie A in the future.
- Ferguson backing Birmingham boss McLeish after rejecting Nâ€...
- 2010-09-07 12:59
- Birmingham City Wigan Athletic Birmingham City ace Barry Ferguson has backed manager Alex McLeish's decision to pull out of a deal for Wigan Athletic winger Charles N'Zogbia. Brum had agreed terms with Wigan for the France cap, only for N'Zogbia to raise his personal demands. “I think itâ€...














