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Foley feels 'betrayed' by Trapattoni over Euro 2012 axe

Kevin Foley felt “betrayed” by Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to leave him out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012.

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McShane called into Irish squad

The Republic of Ireland's preparation for Euro 2012 might have gone a little more smoothly after they were thrown into injury turmoil this week. Several key members of the initial 23-man squad, including Shay Given and John O'Shea, have sustained niggles in a far from ideal run-up to the tournament.

Jay Rodriguez

Southampton have £7m bid for Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez 'accepted'

Burnley have accepted a bid in the region of £7million from Southampton for striker Jay Rodriguez, according to various reports.

Kevin Foley misses out as Republic of Ireland name Euro 2012 squad

Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 dreams were shattered today when he was left out of the Republic of Ireland's final squad because of injury, Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed.

Giovanni Trapattoni: 'If he wants a new contract with the Republic of Ireland, then my view would be give him one'

Shane Long targets Euro 2012 starting role with Ireland

Shane Long is determined to win a four-way battle for the right to partner Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane at Euro 2012.

Kevin Doyle

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle to take frustration out at Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle is ready to take out his frustration on Spain, Italy and Croatia as he plots a Euro 2012 shock.

Alex McLeish is not liked by fans

Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner laments 'worst year in a generation'

Aston Villa's season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner.

Manchester City earn £60.6m to top broadcast payment table

Manchester City's income from Premier League broadcast payments for last season was a record £60.6million - but even bottom club Wolves earned £39million.

Stale Solbakken

Stale Solbakken appointment is astute move says Wolves owner

Wolves owner Steve Morgan believes new manager Stale Solbakken has the pedigree to bring success to the midlands club and insists the Norwegian's appointment is astute rather than brave.

Wigan players celebrate Emmerson Boyce's winner

Wigan hit three to give Wolves a miserable send-off

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Stale Solbakken inherited a mess at Cologne, who went down this year

Solbakken arrives at Wolves – well schooled in dealing with turmoil

Alcohol, relegation, defensive chaos and boardroom confusion: Stale Solbakken will not be too worried by the situation at Wolverhampton Wanderers, because he has experienced it all and worse this season at Cologne.

Stale Solbakken

Wolves confirm appointment of former Norway international Stale Solbakken as new manager

Wolves this morning confirmed the appointment of Stale Solbakken as their new manager.

Solbakken was sacked by Cologne as they headed for the drop last month

Wolves trust in Stale Solbakken for instant return to Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers are to appoint the Norwegian Stale Solbakken, who briefly played for Wimbledon during the 1990s, as their new manager.

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'Independent' poll finds less that half want him to take throne as ministers moan of interference
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Nothing's sacred: the illegal trade in India's holy cows

Andrew Buncombe reports from Kaharpara on a bloody war between rustlers and border guards
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Mogul grounded: Desmond gives up his jet deal

Media tycoon's company pays £1m to cancel his order for a £36m private jet after drop in profits
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The new twist in an age-old argument