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Tevez risks doghouse return with Mancini dig
14 February 2012 12:00 AM
City striker says he was treated 'like a dog' but admits he would like to return to action
Villas-Boas under growing pressure after training row
14 February 2012 01:19 AM
Andre Villas-Boas's position as Chelsea manager looks increasingly insecure after the coach was involved in a heated discussion with some of his senior players on Sunday, the day after a limp defeat at the hands of Everton.
Curbishley early front-runner to replace McCarthy
14 February 2012 12:00 AM
Be careful what you wish for, Roy Hodgson warned as Wolves fans demanded Mick McCarthy's head on Sunday. Alan Curbishley received strong backing at the bookies to succeed McCarthy, who was sacked after reporting for work yesterday, but in the parochial world of West Midlands football the impressive job being done on a shoestring at Birmingham may put Chris Hughton on the Molineux wish list.
Liverpool apology came after sponsor's concerned call to club
14 February 2012 12:00 AM
Standard Chartered tells club of 'disappointment' over player's failure to shake hands with Evra
Dunne ruled out for two months
14 February 2012 12:00 AM
Aston Villa central defender Richard Dunne will be out for up to two months with a fractured right shoulder.
Portsmouth heading for administration
13 February 2012 05:03 PM
Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.
Jurgen Klinsmann plays down Tottenham speculation
13 February 2012 04:59 PM
Jurgen Klinsmann insists he is happy in his current role as United States head coach despite speculation that the he could take over as Tottenham manager should Harry Redknapp depart for England.
Liverpool shirt sponsors 'voiced concerns' over Luis Suarez
13 February 2012 03:17 PM
Alastair Cook's career-best 137 near single-handedly kept England competitive with a total of 260 for seven in the first one-day international at the Zayed Stadium.
Carlos Tevez 'needs to be pulling on a Manchester City shirt' says representative
13 February 2012 12:21 PM
Carlos Tevez will report back to Manchester City tomorrow keen to make amends with manager Roberto Mancini and help the club win the Premier League title, according to the player's representatives.
FA will take no further action against Liverpool and Manchester United
13 February 2012 12:19 PM
Liverpool and Manchester United will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association over the scenes at Old Trafford that followed Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand.
Wolves sack manager Mick McCarthy
13 February 2012 11:01 AM
Wolves have launched their search to find a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy and have not ruled out an interim replacement until the end of the season.
Roman Abramovich meets with Andre Villas-Boas again
13 February 2012 10:45 AM
Chelsea today confirmed Roman Abramovich met with Andre Villas-Boas and his players after the squad were hauled in on their day off following the club's defeat at Everton.
Harry Redknapp pays tribute to Tottenham fans
13 February 2012 10:40 AM
Harry Redknapp paid tribute to the Tottenham fans after his players gave the Football Association the perfect example of his credentials for the England job with a 5-0 thrashing of Newcastle.
Aston Villa suffer double injury blow
13 February 2012 10:39 AM
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits it will be a massive blow to be without Richard Dunne for eight weeks after the defender fractured his collarbone during yesterday's clash with Manchester City.
Roy Hodgson in no rush to decide future
13 February 2012 10:37 AM
West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson insists he will not rush into making a decision on his future - and hinted that much will depend on the club securing their Barclays Premier League status.
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