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Liverpool agree fee for Downing

Jul 14, 2011

Liverpool have moved a step closer to signing Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing after the two clubs agreed a fee for the player.
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Messi spurred on by Maradona?

Jul 12, 2011

Following his much improved performance against Costa Rica yesterday, Lionel Messi perhaps owes quite a lot to Argentina legend Diego Maradona.
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Blackpool march on

Dec 30, 2010

As years go, I think it is safe to say that 2010 will go down as one of the more memorable in Blackpool’s history. Continue Reading >>

Hou let O’Neill go?

Dec 29, 2010

At the start of the season, the question most frequently asked about Aston Villa was whether the team could build on the last few years and push for a Champions League place. Continue Reading >>

Just how far can Spurs go?

Nov 25, 2010

If you told Spurs fans back in August that they would qualify from their Champions League group with a game to spare they wouldn’t have believed you. Continue Reading >>

Chelsea to welcome back three stars

Nov 11, 2010

Chelsea are set to receive a boost to their Premier League title bid as inspirational midfielder Frank Lampard is on the cusp of returning to the first team, according to Carlo Ancelotti. Continue Reading >>

Is Hernandez worth backing in the Champions League?

Oct 28, 2010

He has been doing it for a generation and now it looks like Sir Alex Ferguson has unearthed another footballing gem. Continue Reading >>

Reo-Coker eyes armband

Oct 26, 2010

Nigel Reo-Coker looked to be on his way out of Villa Park at one point last season after a public falling out with then manager Martin O’Neill. A year on and the midfielder looks likely to be handed the captain’s armband after Stiliyan Petrov was ruled out for two months with a knee injury. Continue Reading >>