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GERRARD: PLAYERS BELIEVE IN CAPELLO - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Steven Gerrard has launched a strong defence of England manager Fabio Capello.
CAPELLO LIVING WITH THE PRESSURE - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Fabio Capello accepts he will be depicted as a "god" or a "monster" while he's England boss.
TOSHACK REVEALS BALE INTEREST - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
John Toshack says Spurs' Gareth Bale was the subject of a "big-money bid" in the summer.
WEIR TO START; McFADDEN MISSES OUT - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Craig Levein has named his Scotland side for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania.
VAN DER VAART OUT TO SHOW HIS CLASS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Rafael van der Vaart maintains he was no "failure" at Real Madrid and vows to impress at Spurs.
BLUES CHAIRMAN DENIES McLEISH RIFT - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu has dispelled concerns about a rift with Alex McLeish.
ALAN CURBISHLEY IN FRAME FOR VILLA - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Alan Curbishley has reportedly emerged as one of the candidates to be Aston Villa manager.
BENJANI: NO TRUST AT MAN CITY - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Blackburn's Benjani Mwaruwari claims there is "no trust" at his old club Manchester City.
KEANE HAPPY TO FOCUS ON FOOTBALL - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Robbie Keane insists he was always relaxed about his future during the transfer window.
TRAPATTONI STICKING TO THE BASICS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Giovanni Trapattoni insists any victory will do when Republic of Ireland take on Armenia.
BELLAMY: WIN CRUCIAL FOR WELSH - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Craig Bellamy believes Wales' clash with Montenegro is vital to their hopes of reaching Euro 2012.
CRAIGAN TO CAPTAIN NORTHERN IRELAND - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Stephen Craigan will captain Northern Ireland as he wins his 50th cap against Slovenia.
MORGAN A DOUBT FOR WALES - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Craig Morgan is a slight doubt for Wales' opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro.
BULGARIA WARN REF OVER ROONEY - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Stanimir Stoilov hopes the referee will protect his Bulgaria players if Wayne Rooney loses his cool.
BENAYOUN HAT-TRICK GIVES ISRAEL WIN - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Yossi Benayoun's hat-trick helped Israel beat Malta 3-1 in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.
GIGGS HAPPY WITH UNITED OPTIONS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Ryan Giggs feels Manchester United's squad is looking "really strong" this season.
ESSIEN SETS SIGHTS ON EURO GLORY - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Michael Essien is adamant Chelsea can finally win the Champions League this season.
CARRAGHER ADMITS TITLE IS OUT OF REACH - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Jamie Carragher accepts Liverpool's best chance of glory this season will be in cup competitions.
NASRI BOOST FOR GUNNERS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Arsenal winger Samir Nasri could be on course for a quick return from a knee injury.
BLACKPOOL POUNCE FOR KINGSON - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Blackpool have signed Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer.
MATTOCK SPARED JAIL OVER BRAWL - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Joe Mattock has been given a suspended sentence after admitting a charge of affray.
HUNT HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Wolves winger Stephen Hunt has returned to light training after a foot injury.
MAN UTD MISSED CUT-PRICE BEBE DEAL - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Man Utd could have signed Bebe last season for £125,000, according to his former coach.
UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR ZALIUKAS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas admits his Tynecastle future is uncertain.
PULIS WARNS NEW SIGNINGS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Tony Pulis has warned Stoke's deadline-day signings they can't afford to rest on their laurels.
HUGHES IMPRESSED BY ZAMORA - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Fulham boss Mark Hughes has labelled striker Bobby Zamora "quite a package".
PEP GUARDIOLA CLOSE TO NEW DEAL - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is close to signing a new contract at the Nou Camp.
KLOSE MOVES ON FROM WORLD CUP - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group A.
REPUBLIC OUT TO RIGHT THE WRONGS - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.
TAYLOR EAGER FOR STRONG START - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group C.
RAMI UNFAZED BY PRESSURE - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group D.
BERT MYSTIFIED BY ROBBEN LAY-OFF - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group E.
BILIC WANTS PERFECT START - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group F.
CAPELLO PLEASED WITH ROONEY FORM - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group G.
PORTUGAL WITHOUT STAR MAN AND COACH - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group H.
LLORENTE WANTS CLEAN SLATE - Thu, 02 Sep 2010
A look ahead to Friday night's action in Euro 2012 qualifying Group I.









