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Sign of the Times: Gareth Bale’s notoriety has even reached Times Square

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end

Emma Hayes is eager to coach the high standards she found in the US at Chelsea

Mystic moment that led to another change of Chelsea manager

Boss of the women's team was told she would be successful at the club – eight years before she joined

Didier Drogba returns to haunt Arsenal as Galatasaray win Emirates Cup

North Londoner's hunt for a trophy goes on as former Chelsea striker seals turnaround for Turkish side

Neymar said yes to Barcelona despite Premier League interest

The Last Word: Do the galacticos shun us because visiting Stoke just isn't much fun?

New managers at the top three Premier League clubs at least promise more intrigue this season

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Gareth Bale

Poll results: Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is not worth £80m, say readers

We asked you how much the Real Madrid target is actually worth

Presenter Jake Humphrey in BT Sport’s East London studio

Matt Butler: Where will Sky Sports stop in its bid to eclipse BT Sport?

View From the Sofa: Jim White takes to the airwaves in pointless effort to help broadcaster visit all 92 league clubs in a day while brash new competitor plays it safe back in studio

Roberto Soldado celebrates his first Champions League goal in 2005

Analysis: Roberto Soldado - the penalty-box predator - will add first touch of class to Tottenham

From an early age it was not difficult to see he was going to be a top player

<b>Delia Smith - Norwich City</b>
<br/>Delia Smith is now just as famous for her rallying cries during Norwich City home games than for being a TV chef. Smith is the majority shareholder at the Norfolk club and famously issued the rallying cry 'Come on, let's be 'avin' you' and 'We need a 12th man! Where are you?'

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and other famous football fans including Michael Jackson, Prince George and Usain Bolt

In the wake of the boy band star's contract signing with Doncaster, we take a look at other well-known names to have expressed their support for a certain club

Transfer news: Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas wins case to purchase London home, but will he be returning to Arsenal?

It's unlikely, as the house belonged to his girlfriend's ex-husband, with the Spanish international set to rent the property out instead of making a surprise return to London

Mark Lawrenson

Mark Lawrenson to have 'reduced role' on Match of the Day

Long standing pundit squeezed out to make room for new additions

One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has signed a contract with Doncaster Rovers Football Club

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson signs for Doncaster - but don't worry 1D fans, he's sticking with the band

Publicity stunt sees the singer sign for the Championship side

Kenny Sansom pictured playing for England in 1986

Arsenal vow to continue supporting former England full-back Kenny Sansom

The 54-year-old is homeless and battling alcoholism

Kenny Sansom pictured playing for England in 1988 against Frank Rijkaard

Former England star Kenny Sansom admits he's 'homeless, a drunk and sleeping on a park bench'

Shocking admission by former Arsenal player is down to his on-going issues with alcohol and gambling causing his family to fear for his life

Christian Benitez in action for Birmingham in 2010
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