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How Docherty's resurgent Reds beat Dutch greats
Thursday 16 February 2012
United have met Ajax only once before in Europe, in 1976. The key performers recall an electric occasion
World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton undergoes surgery
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton was today recovering from surgery after being taken ill during the Laureus Sports Awards.
The Last Word: Rooney is spitting image of problem
Sunday 08 January 2012
Football cries out for inspirational leaders as players and managers alike combine to set a poor example
James Lawton: Charlton happy to see England defend – even if it isn't his cup of tea
Thursday 17 November 2011
I'm not saying we’ll win next summer but I do feel we’ll have a good tournament
Acting up: The new generation of British screen talent
Friday 12 August 2011
In films as diverse as Jane Eyre and Junkhearts, a new generation of British actors and actresses is about to give Dominic Cooper and Carey Mulligan a run for their money. Their hallmark? Versatility, says James Mottram, as he selects 10 talents to watch
Milestone for Keane on fine night for Ireland
Sunday 05 June 2011
FYR Macedonia 0 Republic of Ireland 2
Sir Bobby Charlton: 'I'm almost afraid to say that I'm really confident we'll win'
Friday 27 May 2011
The Brian Viner Interview: Tomorrow's final stokes the United legend's memories of a humid night at Wembley when the entire nation willed the club to succeed
Michael Owen gives up on playing for England
Wednesday 25 May 2011
Michael Owen has given up hope of being selected for England by Fabio Capello.
The Last Word: How the once beautiful game can get rid of its snarling face
Sunday 10 April 2011
Football's rulers must copy rugby and put system in place to deal swiftly and efficiently with foul-mouths
Harry Redknapp slams 'silly boy' Wayne Rooney
Monday 04 April 2011
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp tonight slammed Wayne Rooney for the foul-mouthed rant that followed his hat-trick against West Ham and insisted that the Manchester United striker fully deserved his Football Association charge.
Trautmann's Journey, By Catrine Clay
Friday 11 March 2011
To Bobby Charlton, Bert Trautmann was "not just a goalkeeper but a god". But how did a German POW, survivor of the savage Russian front and former Hitler Youth, become the Manchester City favourite? His Cup Final heroics in 1956 – he played on with a broken neck – set the seal on a career of grace and courage saluted by fans and peers.
Football legends turn out for Nat Lofthouse funeral
Wednesday 26 January 2011
Bolton came to a standstill this afternoon as thousands turned out to pay their last respects to the town's greatest footballer, England legend Nat Lofthouse.
Jockey McCoy named Sports Personality of the Year
Sunday 19 December 2010
Jockey AP McCoy was tonight crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
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