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Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill insists replacing him at Sunderland is a bad idea

Black Cats play Reading this week desperate for a win

Stand by me: Martin O’Neill’s Sunderland have just one win in the past 17 games. He says improvement ‘will be slow’

Martin O'Neill remains confident despite Sunderland struggles

Ulsterman nearing a year in charge at the Stadium of Light

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway bemoans Championship fixture 'madness'

Palace held to draw in midweek

Harry Redknapp started as QPR manager with a goalless draw

Harry Redknapp the results man brings ideas to rescue QPR, says Ryan Nelsen

Redknapp claims to have seen enough to believe QPR can survive

Redknapp given a hint of the size of task facing him on his comeback

"Keep them in there!" There were hand gestures to point to the corner of the pitch. "In there!" near the Sunderland goal shouted Harry Redknapp.

Brother bother: Eniola Aluko (left) helped Sone to leave financially stricken Rangers with her first class law degree

A family united but heading in different directions

Eniola Aluko plays for England while sibling Sone represents Nigeria, but big sister was still on hand to help her little brother get out of Glasgow

Fulham manager Martin Jol bemoans Brede Hangeland's absence due to suspension

Hangeland will be joined on the sidelines by a number of other key players

Asamoah Gyan is currently on loan

Asamoah Gyan edges closer to Sunderland exit

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan's long-term future could become clearer later this week.

Paul Lambert: Norwich accept he is set to leave the club to become Aston Villa's manager

Norwich resigned to loss of Lambert

Norwich City finally conceded defeat in their battle with Paul Lambert yesterday and are ready to begin the search for his replacement.

Norwich reassure fans as Paul Lambert zeros in on Aston Villa manager job

Norwich maintain they are not about to let the club fall apart after manager Paul Lambert offered his resignation ahead of an anticipated switch to Aston Villa.

<b>May 8 - Nick Barmby (Hull City)</b><br/>
After rumblings concerning the future of the former England international, it was finally confirmed that Barmby had been sacked. The 38-year-old had only been in charge for six months, winning 13 of his 33 game tenure, but it was his comments to the media about the club's finances that angered the Tigers hierarchy.

Nick Barmby fails in appeal over Hull sacking

Nick Barmby has lost his appeal against the decision to sack him as Hull manager

Asamoah Gyan is currently on loan

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan says future could lie 'anywhere'

Asamoah Gyan has cast doubt over his future by admitting it could lie "anywhere".

<b>GROUP D</b><br/>
<b>Ghana</b><br/>
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<b>Best Performance:</b> Champion in 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982.
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<b>Key Player:</b> Sulley Muntari, midfielder; Andre Ayew, winger; Asamoah Gyan, striker (pictured).
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<b>Coach:</b> Goran Stevanovic (Serbia).
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<b>FIFA Ranking:</b> No. 29.
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<b>Nickname:</b> Black Stars.
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The most successful team at the tournament in Egypt and Cameroon's absence. Expects to end a 30-year title drought despite missing Michael Essien and Kevin Prince Boateng. Ivory Coast is favored but Ghana was third and second in the last two African Cups and was also a World Cup quarterfinalist.

Al Ain seeking permanent deal for Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan's permanent departure from Sunderland looks more likely after Al Ain chief executive Carlo Nohra claimed he was "very confident" of signing the striker on a new deal.

Mask in glory: Nicklas Bendtner grabs the winner during a scrappy contest

On-loan striker Nicklas Bendtner coy on Sunderland future

Striker Nicklas Bendtner has admitted he may not stay at Sunderland even if he is offered the opportunity.

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Johnny Marr talks relationships and reunions

He's worked with Modest Mouse, the Pet Shop Boys and Beck, to name a few, and recently released his first solo album. So why, wonders Johnny Marr, do people still hark on about The Smiths?
After the flood: From Haiti to Britain, one man has captured the devastation of our increasingly deluged lands

In pictures: After the flood

From Haiti to Britain, one man has captured the devastation of our increasingly deluged lands
Death becomes her: Meet the very modern mortician who champions 'cool' funerals

Death becomes her: A very modern mortician

Ever considered baking a loved one's remains into a cake or putting their ashes in fireworks? If so, talk to Caitlin Doughty, champion of the alternative death industry.
How long can the 'Keep Calm' trend carry on?

How long can the 'Keep Calm' trend carry on?

At first it seemed clever and cute. Then the 'Keep Calm' motif went mad, spawning endless offshoots.
The man who built Brum: A lament for the demise of John Madin's Brutalist Birmingham

John Madin: The man who built Brum

The architect's buildings were supposed to leave an indelible, futuristic mark on his beloved hometown but they are now being inexorably torn down.
School of chop: Learning the art of butchery at the Ginger Pig

School of chop: Learning the art of butchery

How do you butcher a lamb? Or make Mexican street food in a British kitchen? Christopher Hirst finds out.
James Pembroke: The man who's eaten everywhere

The man who's eaten everywhere

Few people know more about restaurants than James Pembroke, who only spent five mealtimes at home during his entire childhood.
A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

The young JFK praised 'superior' Nordic races during visits to Germany
Banned Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to attend Cannes Film Festival 2013, his first public appearance since prison

Banned Iranian director to attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof to make his first public appearance since being imprisoned three years ago
Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

An exhibition explores images how photography has shaped astronomy
Eat Spam and carry on: Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating

Eat Spam and carry on

Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating
Facial hair: Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence

Facial hair

Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence
The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

Whether they're for everyday use or to make your dining table look just right, it's worth getting a stylish shaker...
Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Chief executive says trophies will come if a 'core' of suitable players is in place
Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

The Bayern Munich forward tells Tim Rich his side have to shed chokers' tag after two recent final defeats