March 2007

Nemanja Vidic set for long lay-off

Editor / 31 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic could miss the rest of the season after suffering a suspected broken collarbone in the 4-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The 25-year-old Serb has been a rock at the heart of United's defence this season...Read more »

Alberto Fontana keeps the faith

Editor / 31 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Palermo goalkeeper Alberto Fontana has denied there is a crisis at the club and is confident of Champions League qualification. The Sicilians play Torino on Sunday, having won just two Serie A games this year, and are now fourth in...Read more »

Gary Neville to miss Euro clash

Editor / 30 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville is expected to miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-final with Roma and the FA Cup semi-final with Watford after failing to recover from his ankle injury. The England international damaged ankle ligaments during...Read more »

Alan Pardew blasts Bent claims

Editor / 30 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Pardew has blasted reports suggesting he pulled Darren Bent out of the England squad when there was nothing wrong with him. The Charlton striker did not figure for England during the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra after...Read more »

Liverpool v Arsenal

Editor / 30 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Saturday 12:45pm, live on Sky Sports It's nearly eighteen years since Arsenal's Michael Thomas snatched a dramatic last-minute goal to clinch the title from Liverpool at Anfield. The Gunners return to Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime (kick off 12.45pm) and, realistically,...Read more »

Robin van Persie could be out for season

Editor / 30 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has indicated that Robin van Persie is likely to miss the rest of the season with his foot injury. The Dutchman has been missing since breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot having scored the...Read more »

Sam Allardyce sets Euro target

Editor / 30 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce has told his Bolton players they will have to pick up at least another four wins if they want to finish in the Uefa Cup. Wanderers sit on 47 points and Allardyce believes they may need to break...Read more »

Valencia dealt Euro blow

Editor / 29 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Fernando Morientes looks set to miss both legs of Valencia's Champions League clash with Chelsea through injury. The former Liverpool striker suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Spain in Wednesday night's 1-0 Euro 2008 qualifier against Iceland. Spain's team...Read more »

McClaren makes fans plea

Editor / 29 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Steve McClaren feels it is crucial for the England fans to get behind the team in order to help their prospects of qualifying for Euro 2008. The England coach and players were booed by the travelling supporters, after a lacklustre...Read more »

Nosworthy blow for Sunderland

Editor / 28 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has revealed defender Nyron Nosworthy could miss Saturday's Championship trip to take on fellow Premiership hopefuls Cardiff with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old suffered the injury during a training session on Monday after a collision with...Read more »

Safety the key for Chris Coleman

Editor / 28 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Chris Coleman is determined to ensure that Fulham are not dragged into a relegation fight towards the end of the season. The Cottagers have a seven-point advantage over third-from-bottom Charlton, but still have both Arsenal and Liverpool to face during...Read more »

Xabi Alonso targets final place

Editor / 27 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Xabi Alonso is confident Liverpool will overcome PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League but also believes the side will go on to book a place in the final. The Spanish midfielder is looking forward to when the battle for European...Read more »

Edwin Van der Sar ready to return

Editor / 27 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Number one goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar could make his Manchester United comeback against Blackburn at Old Trafford on Saturday. Holland's top custodian has not played since picking up a calf injury against Lille in the Champions League on March...Read more »

Steve Gerrard tips Three Lions to progress

Editor / 26 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Steve Gerrard is still confident England can qualify for Euro 2008, despite another toothless display in Saturday's 0-0 draw in Israel. The Liverpool captain refused to criticise the national team's strikers following the bore draw in Tel Aviv as Steve...Read more »

Corradi set to City exit

Editor / 26 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester City's Italian international Bernardo Corradi has hit out at the club and claims his time at Eastlands has been a 'nightmare'. It now looks highly unlikely that the former Lazio hit-man striker will be staying at the club beyond...Read more »

Phil Neville eyes Euro berth

Editor / 26 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton's versatile skipper Phil Neville has urged the team to push on and ensure a European place at the end of the season. The Toffees are in a battle for a Uefa Cup spot with Bolton, Tottenham, Reading, Portsmouth and...Read more »

Defoe ready for England chance

Editor / 26 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Jermain Defoe is awaiting England coach Steve McClaren's call to start Wednesday's vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Andorra. Defoe got just over 10 minutes of action as a late substitute in the disappointing 0-0 draw in Israel after slipping behind...Read more »

Gary McSheffrey targets Blues success

Editor / 26 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Gary McSheffrey targets Blues success Striker Gary McSheffrey has vowed to return from his three-match ban stronger than before to try and help Birmingham's bid for promotion. The 24-year-old forward, who is the club's top scorer this season, is currently...Read more »

Alan Curbishley bemoans big break

Editor / 25 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Curbishley feels the international break has hampered the momentum of West Ham's survival bid and is also worried about injuries. The Hammers, who are 1.1 to get relegated this term and 3.9 second favourites to finish rock bottom of...Read more »

Peter Crouch set to return

Editor / 25 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Peter Crouch is set to boost Liverpool by making a rapid return to action from a nose operation and he could face Arsenal next week. The England international striker, who missed the Reds' 0-0 draw at Aston Villa last week...Read more »

United star Paul Scholes wary of run in

Editor / 24 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is predicting a few more twists and turns before the Premiership title is decided. Sir Alex Ferguson's league leaders could have the crown in the bag if they win their next six fixtures against Blackburn,...Read more »

Harry Redknapp looking for summer scoops

Editor / 23 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is preparing for an assault on the summer transfer market - with bigger targets than ever in his sights. The Fratton Park manager revealed his ambition is to bring in better quality players than last season's...Read more »

Stuart Pearce wants board's backing

Editor / 23 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Stuart Pearce has called for the Manchester City board to back him in the transfer market, as he seeks three or four new faces in the summer. The former England defender celebrated two years in charge at Eastlands this week...Read more »

Paul Robinson case for the defence

Editor / 23 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Goalkeeper Paul Robinson has backed England's patched-up defence ahead of the vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Manager Steve McClaren has had to deal with the absence of right-back Gary Neville and his counterpart on...Read more »

Matt Holland tips Addicks to survive

Editor / 23 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Matt Holland says Charlton are confident of staying up but admits the next few games are crucial to their Premiership survival hopes. The Addicks are in with a real shout of avoiding the drop after stringing together a good run...Read more »

Michael Gray returns to bolster Leeds

Editor / 23 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Mark Hughes has allowed defender Michael Gray to leave Blackburn on an initial month's loan to join struggling Championship side Leeds. The former England international returns to Elland Road for a second spell which runs out at the end of...Read more »

Linvoy Primus makes shock Euro admission

Editor / 22 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Linvoy Primus says it would be disappointing if Portsmouth finished outside of the top six but says the club is not ready for Europe. Harry Redknapp's side have enjoyed an impressive campaign following last season's heroics to escape relegation and,...Read more »

Ashton out for the season

Editor / 22 March 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham have revealed that striker Dean Ashton will not return to action again this season after having further surgery on his ankle. The 23-year-old had an operation on Monday to remove an area of scar tissue around the broken...Read more »

Pompey confirm Cole loan move

Editor / 22 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed Andy Cole will be joining Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season. Blues boss Steve Bruce made a shock move to recruit the veteran former Manchester United hitman after seeing his...Read more »

Sol Davis bites back with Bjorn Runstrom blast

Editor / 22 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Sol Davis bites back with Bjorn Runstrom blast Sol Davis of struggling Championship club Luton has called 'gutless' Bjorn Runstrom a 'maggot of a man' after the Fulham striker's loan spell ended in acrimony. The 22-year-old went public with a...Read more »

Euro dream in our hands - Sol Campbell

Editor / 20 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Key defender Sol Campbell has urged Portsmouth to kick on in their quest for Uefa Cup football and insists "it's in our hands". Pompey drew a blank against fellow-hopefuls Reading on Saturday but the point keeps the club in ninth...Read more »

Sir Alex Ferguson hails Cristiano Ronaldo

Editor / 20 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Big guns make it through Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as 'phenomenal' after the Portuguese winger fired Manchester United into the FA Cup semi-finals on Monday night. Ronaldo earned and scored the penalty that gave United a 1-0 win...Read more »

Full programme of Euro 2008 fixtures

Editor / 20 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Top tier club football comes to a halt over Europe this weekend when a full programme of Euro 2008 fixtures takes place. There are forty international matches scheduled for Saturday and the following Wednesday as qualification for next years European...Read more »

Neil Warnock attacks Gareth Southgate

Editor / 20 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Blades boss blasts Boro Neil Warnock has launched a broadside at Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate for fielding a weakened team against Manchester City. In a sure sign that the nerves are beginning to jangle at Bramall Lane, the Blades boss...Read more »

Luton's Brian Stein calls for calm

Editor / 19 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Luton's caretaker boss Brian Stein has called on the club's fans to show understanding following a demonstration at the weekend. Hatters boss Mike Newell was sacked last week and the side are staring at relegation from the Championship after another...Read more »

Gareth Barry gets England call

Editor / 19 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Gareth Barry has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andora, but Micah Richards and Darren Bent could miss out. Villa full-back Barry was left out of the original party, but...Read more »

Bolton dealt midfield blow

Editor / 19 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Ivan Campo will miss the next two games through suspension as Sam Allardyce has described next weekend's Sheffield United game as 'make or break'. The Spanish midfielder picked up his tenth booking of the season against Manchester United at the...Read more »

Damien Johnson delivers Steve Bruce bonus for Blues

Editor / 18 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Steve Bruce paid tribute to bargain-buy Damien Johnson who silenced the boo boys with a clinical late equaliser to snatch a vital point for ten-man Birmingham at the Hawthorns. Johnson's goal earned Bruce's side a draw which keeps them in...Read more »

Steve Coppell admits Royals not ready for European visit

Editor / 18 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Steve Coppell says Reading are not ready for European football and believes it would be a distraction for his team. The Royals have taken to life in the Premiership like a duck to water and following a fantastic debut campaign...Read more »

Owen Hargreaves wants dream United move

Editor / 18 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves has spoken of his desire to complete a "dream" move to Manchester United this summer. The 26-year-old will finally quit the Bundesliga at the end of the season and make the switch to Old Trafford...Read more »

Manchester United v Middlesbrough

Editor / 18 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United v Middlesbrough, Monday, 8.00pm, live on Sky Another tricky match at this point of the season is probably just what Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson did not want, but at least their clash with Middlesbrough at Old...Read more »

Martin O'Neill blasts Barry omission

Editor / 17 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admits he was 'very disappointed' with England coach Steve McClaren's decision to axe Gareth Barry. The Villa captain only returned to the international fold this season after over three years in the wilderness and came...Read more »

Xabi Alonso pledges Reds future

Editor / 17 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Anfield despite being linked to Barcelona. Speculation has suggested the midfield ace, who joined Liverpool from Real Sociedad for £10.5 million in 2004, could be set...Read more »

David Moyes targets top four

Editor / 17 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton boss David Moyes intends to go all out to challenge the so-called 'Big Four' if he is given the time to build quality side. Moyes has celebrated five years in charge of the Goodison Park club this week and...Read more »

Tough test awaits Spurs

Editor / 16 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham will take on holders Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup following Friday's draw. Martin Jol's men face their toughest opponents yet against La Liga's joint-top club as reward for beating Braga, with the first leg in Spain...Read more »

City switch not on duo's agenda

Editor / 16 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce and Paul Jewell have distanced themselves from the Manchester City managerial position should Stuart Pearce's reign end with defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Pearce is coming under increasing pressure at Eastlands following a string of defeats and claims...Read more »

Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers

Editor / 16 March 2007 / Leave a comment

, Saturday 12.45 As has often been the case recently, Manchester United have a chance to increase their lead over Chelsea at the top of the Premiership. With Chelsea strongly fancied to overcome Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge later in...Read more »

West Bromwich Albion loose Curtis Davies

Editor / 15 March 2007 / Leave a comment

West Bromwich Albion will be without key defender Curtis Davies for the rest of the season after he broke a bone in his foot. The highly-rated centre-back suffered the metatarsal problem during the first half of the Baggies 3-2 home...Read more »

David Nugent poised for international call

Editor / 15 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Preston striker David Nugent is expected to be called into the full England squad if any of Steve McClaren's regular strikers are injured this weekend. The England coach is preparing for two upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra,...Read more »

Spurs wait on Aaron Lennon

Editor / 15 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Spurs are sweating on the fitness of Aaron Lennon ahead of the home clash with Watford, after the winger took a knock to his knee against Braga. Lennon's knock could see him rested this weekend, as boss Martin Jol has...Read more »

Steve Bruce, tight Premiership finish

Editor / 14 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Steve Bruce predicted the race for promotion to the Premiership would go "down to the wire" after his Birmingham side slipped up at Norwich. A superb solo goal from Darren Huckerby undid Blues in a tight affair at Carrow Road...Read more »

David Unsworth backs Leighton Baines

Editor / 14 March 2007 / Leave a comment

David Unsworth reckons Wigan team-mate Leighton Baines could do England proud if he is given a chance at left-back against Israel later this month. Ashley Cole's suspension and Wayne Bridge's absence through injury will give Baines a realistic shot of...Read more »

PFA Player of the Year contenders

Editor / 14 March 2007 / Leave a comment

As the season approaches its conclusion players must start pondering their choices for PFA player of the year. A winner will be announced at the end of April from a shortlist of six. Successful campaigns for Manchester United and Chelsea...Read more »

Football Betting :

Editor / 14 March 2007 / Leave a comment

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Anthony Gardner facing six weeks off

Editor / 13 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Spurs hit by defender blow Tottenham have been rocked by the news Anthony Gardner is facing six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 26-year-old has had a nightmare on the injury front this season and his latest...Read more »

Harry Redknapp upbeat for run-in

Editor / 13 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has hailed the club's recent training camp in Dubai and claims his players are ready for the crucial run-in. Pompey have suffered a dip in form over recent weeks, winning just one of their last seven...Read more »

Stuart Pearce denies axe is hovering

Editor / 13 March 2007 / Leave a comment

City boss denies axe is hovering Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce insists he can handle the pressure and has denied reports that he is facing the axe at Eastlands. The Citizens' were booed off the field after being dumped out...Read more »

Manchester City v Chelsea

Editor / 13 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester City v Chelsea, Premiership, Wednesday 8:00pm, live on Sky After escaping an early exit from the FA Cup when they battled back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Spurs on Sunday, it is back to the business of...Read more »

PSV Eindhoven no defender ?

Editor / 12 March 2007 / Leave a comment

PSV sweat on key star PSV Eindhoven could be without defender Alex for the remainder of the season after he suffered a hamstring injury. The Brazilian, who last week scored the goal that helped the Dutch side knock Arsenal out...Read more »

Manchester United v Chelsea ?

Editor / 12 March 2007 / Leave a comment

The prospect of a Manchester United v Chelsea FA Cup final is still a possibility following Friday's semi-final draw. The Premiership's top two were kept apart in the draw for the last four, with Blackburn due to take on either...Read more »

Hull suffer injury woe

Editor / 12 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Championship strugglers Hull City are set to be without midfielder John Welsh for the rest of the season. The former Liverpool man was carried off after just five minutes of the Tigers 2-0 home win over Preston on Saturday and...Read more »

Chimbonda - Spurs move was worth Wigan wrangling

Editor / 11 March 2007 / Leave a comment

French defender Pascal Chimbonda has insisted he was right to quit Wigan and move to Tottenham this season. Chimbonda angered Wigan manager Paul Jewell last summer by handing in a transfer request shortly after Tottenham made it known they were...Read more »

Midfielder gives Royals fresh hope he may stay

Editor / 11 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Reading contract rebel Steve Sidwell has revealed he could sign a new deal with the Royals - if Steve Coppell's side qualify for Europe this season. Sidwell is widely expected to leave the Madejski Stadium in the summer, when his...Read more »

Champions League quarter finals - the remaining contenders

Editor / 11 March 2007 / Leave a comment

The Champions League quarter-final line-up has an English feel to it, with three Premiership clubs joining two Italian teams, one from the Bundesliga, one from the Netherlands and one Spanish outfit in the last eight. Four of those teams have...Read more »

Mancini seeks derby backlash

Editor / 11 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Roberto Mancini is seeking a positive response from his Inter players in Sunday's Milan derby. Runaway Serie A leaders Inter were dumped out of the Champions League on Tuesday by Valencia, in a match which hit the headlines for all...Read more »

Henry holds high hopes for young Guns

Editor / 10 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry is hopeful the Gunners 'enjoy a good end to the season' despite his campaign ending early through injury. The France international will not play again this term after injuring stomach and groin muscles in the Champions...Read more »

Terry tipped for FA Cup return

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

has been told he can return to training and is hoping to play against Tottenham in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Blues skipper was forced to miss the last two games against Portsmouth and Porto after taking a...Read more »

Bayern Munich up against AC Milan

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals sees Bayern Munich up against AC Milan, Manchester United take on Roma, Liverpool against PSV and Chelsea play Valencia. The draw took place in Athens on Friday and all the remaining English sides...Read more »

Middlesbrough v Man Utd

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Middlesbrough v Man Utd (Saturday 5:30 k/off - live on BBC1) Manchester United are big favourites to win their ninth Premiership title ahead of Chelsea, but trail Jose Mourinho's men in the winners of the FA Cup market. United are...Read more »

Keane upbeat over Spurs' Euro chances

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

was the star of the show in Tottenham's 3-2 away win against Braga in the UEFA Cup and the striker feels Spurs can now progress further in the tournament. The Republic of Ireland international scored twice, with Steed Malbranque...Read more »

Big guns must deliver - Mowbray

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

has urged the likes of Jason Koumas and Diomansy Kamara to come to the fore and help West Brom secure promotion this term. The Baggies are preparing for a third Black Country derby of the campaign against rivals Wolves...Read more »

Double boost for Hammers

Editor / 09 March 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham's Premiership survival hopes could be boosted by the return to action of injured defenders J and Matthew Upson for the trip to Blackburn on March 17. Wales central defender, Collins, made his return from groin surgery in Tuesday's...Read more »

Double boost for Hammers

Editor / 08 March 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham's Premiership survival hopes could be boosted by the return to action of injured defenders James Collins and Matthew Upson for the trip to Blackburn on March 17. Wales central defender, Collins, made his return from groin surgery in...Read more »

Crouch could delay operation

Editor / 08 March 2007 / Leave a comment

could delay a nose operation in order to be available for Liverpool's run-in to the end of the season. The England striker sustained a broken nose in the Premiership win over Sheffield United on February 24, after receiving an...Read more »

Barca boss tips Reds run

Editor / 07 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard believes Liverpool can beat anyone in the Champions League, after the Reds dumped his side out of the competition. The defending champions won the second-leg clash 1-0 at Anfield, but went out on the away goals...Read more »

Ball calls for City calm

Editor / 07 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Michael Ball has urged Manchester City to keep their nerve over the coming weeks as uncertainty over Stuart Pearce's future grows. Pearce has admitted he is under pressure following recent defeats, which has seen City plunge down the Premiership table...Read more »

European Leagues update

Editor / 07 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Football seasons across Europe are heading towards their climax and there remain plenty of betting opportunities to be had, with at least two of the main four leagues still very competitive in win markets. In Spain, the top four teams...Read more »

World Cup Group C focus

Editor / 07 March 2007 / Leave a comment

On paper England and New Zealand face a relatively easy task in reaching the Super Eight phase of the World Cup from Group C when it begins in St Lucia later this month, but they would do well not to...Read more »

Baggies handed derby defender boost

Editor / 07 March 2007 / Leave a comment

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is delighted after Paul Robinson's red card against Sunderland was overturned and he can now play in Sunday's derby clash at Wolves. Mowbray was unhappy with referee Dermot Gallagher's decision to red card the Baggies...Read more »

Rooney ready for French test

Editor / 06 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has shaken off a knee injury and will face Lille at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. England hitman Rooney was caught by Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher during United's dramatic late Premiership win at Anfield last...Read more »

Euro target a big ask - Neville

Editor / 06 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton's Phil Neville says it will take a 'monumental effort' for the side to keep their sixth place in the Premiership. Everton are in a fight with the likes of Reading, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Blackburn for European qualification at the...Read more »

Champions League last 16 second legs - Part 2

Editor / 06 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Celtic know they have it all to do in their second-leg match with AC Milan. The Rossoneri have reached four consecutive Champions League quarter-finals and have won their last six home Serie A matches. They are available at 1.27 to...Read more »

Beckham adds to Real woe

Editor / 05 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid have been dealt a fresh injury blow with the news that David Beckham is out of the midweek Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The former England skipper was forced to limp out of his side's 1-1 La...Read more »

Cruyff a big Gunners fan

Editor / 05 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Dutch legend Johan Cruyff admits that Arsene Wenger has turned Arsenal into one of his favourite football teams in the world. The 59-year-old is widely recognised as one of the greatest footballers of all time and was part of the...Read more »

Curbs tipped to keep job

Editor / 05 March 2007 / Leave a comment

It has emerged that Alan Curbishley will still in be in charge of West Ham next season even if they are relegated to the Championship. The Hammers boss watched his side crash to a 4-3 defeat against Tottenham at Upton...Read more »

Champions League last 16 second legs - Tuesday

Editor / 05 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea entertain Porto on Tuesday with one piece of silverware already in the Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet. The Blues' other cup campaigns look to be their best chance of adding to last week's Carling Cup triumph, as time is running...Read more »

Cahill to miss rest of season

Editor / 04 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton's Uefa Cup chances could be impacted by the news that Tim Cahill is certain to miss the rest of the season after breaking his foot. The Australia midfielder was carried off in the first half of the Blues' 1-1...Read more »

Rooney faces scan on knee

Editor / 04 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is a doubt for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Lille after suffering a knee injury at Liverpool. The England hitman was the victim of a crude tackle from international team-mate Jamie Carragher and was forced...Read more »

Lady Luck smiles on Ferguson

Editor / 04 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to rule Chelsea out of the Premiership title race despite admitting luck appears to be on his side. United moved 12 points clear of Chelsea after their late and fortuitous victory over arch...Read more »

Rams may raid loan market

Editor / 03 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Billy Davies could move into the loan market after Michael Johnson picked up a knee injury in promotion-chasing Derby's 5-1 win over Colchester on Friday night. Veteran defender Johnson was forced off on the stroke of half-time at Pride Park...Read more »

Jol surprised by Hammers' fall

Editor / 03 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham manager Martin Jol admits he thought West Ham would be a top-six side this season rather than languishing at the bottom of the table The Hammers entertain Jol's side on Sunday with a lot at stake for both clubs...Read more »

Drogba would trade goals for title

Editor / 03 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Didier Drogba says he would gladly swap all of his 28 goals this season for a third Premiership title with Chelsea. The 28-year-old's scintillating form has kept Jose Mourinho's men hot on the heels of leaders Manchester United - but...Read more »

Jenas backs Spurs trophy hunt

Editor / 02 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Jermaine Jenas says Tottenham have what it takes to keep the fight for silverware on track despite four games in 10 days. Spurs kick off the hectic schedule with a trip to Upton Park to take on West Ham this...Read more »

Gunners face anxious Henry wait

Editor / 02 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Thierry Henry is set to miss Arsenal's home clash with Reading and is a doubt for the Champions League visit of PSV Eindhoven due to a foot injury. The Gunners skipper and star striker is still struggling with the problem,...Read more »

Weekend Football Preview

Editor / 02 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool v Manchester United (Saturday - kick-off 12:45, live on Sky) It's always a massive game when Liverpool and Manchester United go head-to-head, but the importance is always greater at this crucial stage of the season. Graham Poll was in...Read more »

Allardyce eyes top five

Editor / 01 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Bolton boss admits finishing fifth in the Premiership is the best his 'overachieving' side can achieve this season. The Trotters have been there or thereabouts for the entire campaign, never falling lower than eighth, and have cemented their place at...Read more »

Rovers eye Final

Editor / 01 March 2007 / Leave a comment

Mark Hughes says his Blackburn side have a real chance of making it to the FA Cup final after beating Arsenal at Ewood Park. Rovers take on Manchester City at home in the quarter-finals of the competition following Wednesday night's...Read more »