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Suarez row is over - Dalglish

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:58:01 +0000

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists now is the time to draw a line under the Luis Suarez affair and move on ahead of this weekend's visit to Old Trafford.

Bennett relishing Norwich chance

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:34:15 +0000

England Under-21 defender Ryan Bennett is relishing the chance to take his game to another level under Paul Lambert at Norwich.

Ferris cleared by hearing

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:08 +0000

Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.

League keep Old Trafford handshakes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:01 +0000

The Premier League have no plans to cancel the pre-match handshakes ahead of Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday, when Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez are likely to come face to face again.

Harrington hopes to outshine Woods

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:48:07 +0000

The first appearance by Tiger Woods in America this year has inevitably dominated the build-up to the AT&T National Pro-am at Pebble Beach this week.

Luiz happy to graft

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:48:02 +0000

David Luiz maintains he will take both criticism and praise in his stride as he concentrates on just doing an "honest" day's work at the heart of the Chelsea defence.

Park joins 200 club

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:28:06 +0000

Park Ji-sung is the latest proud member of Manchester United's 200-club having silenced those who claimed he was only bought to sell shirts in the Far East.

Wenger expects top-four finish

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:28:03 +0000

Arsene Wenger remains confident Arsenal have the strength of character needed to force themselves back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.

McKinlay gets Northern Ireland role

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:48:03 +0000

Fulham first-team coach Billy McKinlay has been appointed as Northern Ireland's new assistant manager, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Kightly targets Magpies game

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:58:02 +0000

Wolves winger Michael Kightly will miss Sunday's derby against West Brom due to a back injury but is in line to return to action against Newcastle on February 25.

Best sidelined by knee blow

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:24:03 +0000

Newcastle have confirmed striker Leon Best is facing several weeks on the sidelines as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.

Hodgson happy with Baggies progress

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:28:03 +0000

Roy Hodgson is "satisfied" with his first 12 months at West Brom after instantly returning to football following his sacking by Liverpool.

N'Zogbia told to shape up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:41 +0000

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has told Charles N'Zogbia actions speak louder than words after the winger claimed he was not enjoying his football.

Fans plan protest against McLeish

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:19:30 +0000

Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a proposed pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City.

Berbatov wants more game time

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:28:06 +0000

Dimitar Berbatov expects to remain at Manchester United beyond this season but has reiterated his disenchantment at his lack of playing time at Old Trafford.

Stoke fail in Huth appeal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48:01 +0000

Stoke have lost their appeal to the Football Association against defender Robert Huth's red card received during Saturday's home clash with Sunderland, and the player must now serve a three-game ban.

O'Neill: McClean deserves call-up

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:23:04 +0000

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has urged Ireland counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni not to forget James McClean as he draws up his plans for Euro 2012.

Mikel boost for Blues

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:02 +0000

Chelsea enjoyed a fitness boost ahead of their Barclays Premier League game at Everton when John Obi Mikel returned to full training after seven weeks on the sidelines.

Beard planning for future

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:10 +0000

QPR chief executive Phillip Beard insists relegation from the top flight would not prevent the club achieving their lofty ambitions.

Boyce confident of beating drop

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:09 +0000

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce admits he would rather the team be playing badly and winning than the reverse but remains confident they can escape relegation.

We are very disappointed - Kearney

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:03:04 +0000

Ireland have revealed they are "very disappointed" with the decision to cite flanker Stephen Ferris.

Ireland to meet Hungary

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:29:01 +0000

Ireland will face Hungary in their final warm-up game ahead of the Euro 2012 finals.

Meyler is no actor - O'Neill

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:03 +0000

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has launched a stout defence of midfielder David Meyler after he was accused of play-acting to get Robert Huth sent off.