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Breathing space for Jol despite new Fulham owner being unhappy at start to season
FULHAM boss Martin Jol has been granted some breathing space, with new owner Shahid Khan say he’s prepared to be patient despite a poor start to the season.
Humour helps Premier League's profile surge stateside
When trying to sell the Premier League to a new audience in America, the network NBC recruited comic actor Jason Sudeikis to star in a promotional video as "manager" of Tottenham. "Football's football no matter where you play it," insists Sudeikis's brash character, Ted Lasso, in a press conference after making the move from NFL, before barking incongruous instructions on the touchline at Spurs' training ground.
Gillespie's sorry tale a lesson in 'how not to be a millionaire'
On Thursday night in Cologne, the man from Sky put it to Damien Delaney that playing against Germany might just represent a precious career opportunity.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley gets confused by football, claims Toon manager Alan Pardew
CONTROVERSIAL Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley gets confused and upset about the game, leading him to act foolishly, according to club manager Alan Pardew.
New boy Mesut Ozil impressed by Wenger's style at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil has backed Arsene Wenger to bring long-awaited success to Arsenal after seeing his work at close hand.
I’ll waste no time fixing the problems at Sunderland, says new boss Poyet
NEW Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has urged the fans to trust him as he promised to act quickly to drag the club out of trouble.
United’s new young superstar Januzaj can handle the pressure with help from us, says Michael Carrick
MICHAEL Carrick is wary of there being too much pressure put on his fellow Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, but is backing the teenager to handle being in the spotlight.
Man City players are still learning Pellegrini’s style, says Milner
MANCHESTER City midfielder James Milner has stressed there is still plenty of adjustment going on at the club and hopes the Blues will keep improving as the season continues.
Child's play for Liverpool but Rodgers wants more
Luis Suarez's last appearance at Anfield before Saturday provoked such outrage that even the British Prime Minister's office intervened.
3-0 hammering is a wake-up call for Spurs but we can bounce back, says AVB
Andre Villas-Boas has challenged Tottenham to bounce back from their shock defeat to West Ham.
Wenger: Jack is an honest guy. When he's wrong, he knows it
Arsene Wenger praised Jack Wilshere as "an honest guy" who had responded to a difficult week in which he was pictured smoking outside a nightclub, after the midfielder's crucial equaliser against West Brom.
Rooney tells United to fight for Moyes
It is normally the manager who feels the need to defend his players against criticism, but after Manchester United's much-needed victory against Sunderland it was Wayne Rooney who threw a protective shield over David Moyes.
Spain call-up is my dream come true, says Swansea ace Michu
SWANSEA forward Michu is in dreamland after winning his first call-up to the Spain squad.
Pochettino hails Lallana's 'England form' as Saints go marching on
Adam Lallana tasted life in the England squad following his call-up for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine last year, but Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino believes the uncapped midfielder will receive more calls from Roy Hodgson in the near future.
Mourinho pulls off Blues masterstroke to stave off 'smell' of defeat
The first goal of Willian's Chelsea career could yet turn out to be the finest. A sumptuous strike, laced with the inside of his left boot, finally broke the obduracy of Norwich as Jose Mourinho's players claimed their maiden away victory of the season with a devastating late salvo.
Zabaleta backing Hart to overcome test of character
Joe Hart's reaction at the end of a trying week was one of those moments when a footballer's mask slips to reveal the true persona behind the tough-guy exterior.
Suarez and Sturridge combine to ransack Palace
At the height of the chase for Luis Suarez's signature, there may have been a fleeting moment of weakness in a corner of Anfield. The thought occurred that if a bid of £50m did materialise from Arsenal or Real Madrid, perhaps it would not be so catastrophic if he was sold, the money reinvested in a more mentally stable and less individualistic player; one less prone to volatility.
Silva pulls strings as City cast off European blues
With five minutes to go, as their side moved towards a morale-restoring victory, the Manchester City fans gathered in the corner of the Etihad Stadium's north stand started up an ironic chant.
More to come from Reds - Rodgers
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praised strikers Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez but his exacting standards meant he was not totally satisfied with their 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace.
Cardiff scalp delights Pardew
Alan Pardew hailed an important win and an excellent first-half performance after Loic Remy alleviated some of the pressure on the Newcastle manager by grabbing a double in the 2-1 win at Cardiff.
Jol relieved as Fulham scrape win
Fulham manager Martin Jol acknowledged Saturday afternoon's 1-0 victory over Stoke was not the most comfortable, but felt it was "unbelievably important" ahead of the international break.
Bruce happy despite average display
Hull manager Steve Bruce dismissed the quality of play in his side's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa as "bang average" but was happy to bank another Barclays Premier League point.
Januzaj wanted by England - Moyes
David Moyes has confirmed Manchester United's teenage match-winner Adnan Januzaj is wanted by England.
Pellegrini: Hart decision was tough
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini described his decision to stick with Joe Hart in goal for their 3-1 victory over Everton as "very difficult".
Moyes unfazed by Ferguson's book revelations
David Moyes does not believe the imminent launch of Alex Ferguson's autobiography and subsequent theatre tour will have a negative effect on his Manchester United team.
Chiriches agent out of order - AVB
Andre Villas-Boas was incensed by a suggestion from Vlad Chiriches' representative that the defender only moved to Tottenham with a view to impressing Chelsea, insisting the club are "not a stepping stone to anybody".
Angry Wenger lays down law to Wilshere after nightclub smoking gaffe
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will ask Jack Wilshere to explain himself after pictures of the player smoking outside a London nightclub appeared in the media.
Nicol backs Dalglish appointment
Steve Nicol believes the return of Kenny Dalglish to Liverpool as a non-executive director can only be a help to manager Brendan Rodgers.
On-loan Lukaku a two-goal hero as Toffees stick it to Newcastle
On-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku marked his home debut in emphatic style with two goals in a deserved 3-2 victory over Newcastle which ended up being far more nervy than it should have been.
Kevin Ball to face off with David Moyes as Sunderland extends caretaker role
Kevin Ball will send Sunderland into battle with Manchester United on Saturday after having his spell as interim head coach extended.
Moyes ready for long battle in bid to keep Januzaj
DAVID MOYES has raised the prospect of a protracted battle to secure Adnan Januzaj to a long-term contract at Manchester United after admitting the club must overcome "influences" around the emerging youngster.
- Breathing space for Jol despite new Fulham owner being unhappy at start to season
- Newcastle owner Mike Ashley gets confused by football, claims Toon manager Alan Pardew
- Humour helps Premier League's profile surge stateside
- Gillespie's sorry tale a lesson in 'how not to be a millionaire'
- New boy Mesut Ozil impressed by Wenger's style at Arsenal
- I'm a calmer player now thanks to my family, says Suarez
- Man City players are still learning Pellegrini’s style, says Milner
- United’s new young superstar Januzaj can handle the pressure with help from us, says Michael Carrick
- I’ll waste no time fixing the problems at Sunderland, says new boss Poyet
- Gus Poyet signs two-year deal at Sunderland to replace controversial Di Canio
- Sunderland appoint Poyet as new boss to succeed Di Canio
- Spain call-up is my dream come true, says Swansea ace Michu
- 3-0 hammering is a wake-up call for Spurs but we can bounce back, says AVB
- Wayne Rooney tells United players to fight for Moyes
- Child's play for Liverpool but Rodgers wants more
- Mourinho pulls off Blues masterstroke to stave off 'smell' of defeat
- Zabaleta backing Hart to overcome test of character
- Pochettino hails Lallana's 'England form' as Saints go marching on
- Wilshere lights up Gunners as they move top
- Wenger: Jack is an honest guy. When he's wrong, he knows it
- Jol relieved as Fulham scrape win
- Cardiff scalp delights Pardew
- More to come from Reds - Rodgers
- Bruce happy despite average display
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Shilton: Hart must cut out errors
Joe Hart has been in inconsistent form for over a year and a number of recent errors have led to question marks over his England position.
Joey Barton criticises FA and national game
Rarely short of an opinion, the outspoken QPR midfielder laid the boot into several parts of the national game at the Leaders in Football conference at Stamford Bridge.
Katie Taylor to keep Amateur status
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Hoddle calls for wholescale changes in FA development set up
Hoddle has suggested a quota system on foreign players should be implemented in the Barclays Premier League to give the national team the best opportunity of success.
Heineken Cup: who's hot and who's not?
Rugby pundits Tony Ward and Brent Pope are joined by cricket star Niall O’Brien, who is a massive rugby fan, to preview the opening weekend of this year’s Heineken Cup. What’s their verdict on the provinces and who’s in for a hiding? Watch and see ... To play the Heineken Star Predictor game, visit www.heineken.ie/game
Basketball star Durant enjoys Manchester experience
The Olympic basketball gold medal winner started slowly but warmed up to collect 21points, 12 assists and eight rebounds as the Thunder led most of the way.
Poyet relishing challenge ahead
The 45-year-old Uruguayan is adamant he will not need compromise the brand of fluent, attacking football for which he made his name in his previous managerial role at Brighton but accepted he will be judged by his ability to secure the Black Cats' top-flight future.