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Hertha Berlin and the Skibbe saga – a depressing tale

Perhaps, in a few decades time, some German writer will transform Michael Skibbe's excruciatingly br...

Top 14: Day of reckoning looms for Racing Metro

By the middle of Wednesday afternoon we should have the first indication of what lies ahead for Raci...

iBet: Barcelona are struggling away from home

My betting instinct in any first leg of a two-legged tie is to go low on goals, and that applies eve...

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THE SOLUTION?: CARLOS TEVEZ, scored 53 goals in 80 games for City

Tevez risks doghouse return with Mancini dig

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

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.

McCarthy: Dismissed yesterday

Curbishley early front-runner to replace McCarthy

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’s Luis Suarez refuses to shake Patrice Evra’s hand

Liverpool apology came after sponsor's concerned call to club

Standard Chartered tells club of 'disappointment' over player's failure to shake hands with Evra

Dunne ruled out for two months

Aston Villa central defender Richard Dunne will be out for up to two months with a fractured right shoulder.

Portsmouth heading for administration

Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.

Jurgen Klinsmann has been linked with Tottenham should Harry Redknapp become England manager

Jurgen Klinsmann plays down Tottenham speculation

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.

Suarez refuses the hand of Evra

Liverpool shirt sponsors 'voiced concerns' over Luis Suarez

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.

Tevez hasn't received a wage from Manchester City for the past two months

Carlos Tevez 'needs to be pulling on a Manchester City shirt' says representative

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.

Patrice Evra celebrates in front of Luis Suarez after the final whistle on Saturday

FA will take no further action against Liverpool and Manchester United

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.

McCarthy despairing at the Etihad Stadium

Wolves sack manager Mick McCarthy

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 has attended Chelsea training

Roman Abramovich meets with Andre Villas-Boas again

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.

Tottenham fans are desperate to retain Redknapp

Harry Redknapp pays tribute to Tottenham fans

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.

Alex McLeish accused Robin van Persie of elbowing Carlos Cuellar

Aston Villa suffer double injury blow

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.

<b>Roy Hodgson</b><br/>

Five months younger than Redknapp, another elder statesman enjoying managerial success. Never taken to by Liverpool fans but impressed many by leading Fulham to the 2010 Europa League final and kept West Bromwich up last season. Has vast experience in Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, UAE, Norway and Finland.

Roy Hodgson in no rush to decide future

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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