April 2007

Rooneys call for goals

Editor / 30 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to take their policy of all-out attack into the Champions League semi-final clash against AC Milan this week. The 23-goal striker, who bagged a second half brace in the first leg at Old Trafford to...Read more »

Baggies boss angry with star

Editor / 30 April 2007 / Leave a comment

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray hit out at top scorer Diomansy Kamara for his red card at Coventry, which rules him out of the Baggies crunch clash with Barnsley on Sunday. Mowbray was mystified by the Senegal international's decision to...Read more »

Southgate issues Boro relegation warning

Editor / 30 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Gareth Southgate says Middlesbrough are still in relegation danger and has demanded they grab at least a point to guarantee safety at Wigan on Saturday. The Boro boss witnessed another lacklustre performance from his players at the weekend as they...Read more »

Big Sam quits Bolton

Editor / 29 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sam Allardyce has confirmed his resignation as manager of Bolton Wanderers following almost eight years at the Reebok Stadium. The 52-year-old, who took over the post in 1999, has turned the Trotters from a yo-yo side into a top-six outfit...Read more »

Maldini doubtful for San Siro decider

Editor / 29 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti says Gennaro Gattiso will be fit for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, but Paolo Maldini is a doubt. Gattuso (foot) and Maldini (knee) both missed Saturday's 1-0 victory over Torino, and the duo also failed to complete...Read more »

Chelsea rocked by a double injury blow

Editor / 29 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea have been rocked by a double injury blow to Michael Ballack and Ricardo Carvalho with both players out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool. The Blues take a 1-0 lead to Anfield from the first leg but will...Read more »

Montella 'thankful' for Fulham chance

Editor / 28 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Vincenzo Montella says he has enjoyed his time at Fulham but plans to go back to Roma once his loan spell is up. The Italian star has impressed during his time at Craven Cottage after penning a short-term contract with...Read more »

Dyer going nowhere

Editor / 27 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Glenn Roeder has denied that Kieron Dyer will be sold to Tottenham in the summer, insisting he is a "major player" for Newcastle. Reports on Friday suggested White Hart Lane boss Martin Jol was keen to reunite Dyer with his...Read more »

Mendes return on hold

Editor / 27 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes has seen his hopes dashed of a Premiership comeback against Liverpool on Saturday. The Portuguese playmaker has been out for two months with an ankle injury picked up in a 3-0 defeat at Blackburn in February....Read more »

Valverde cautious over UEFA second leg

Editor / 27 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Espanyol coach Ernesto Valverde has played down talk that his side are already through to the UEFA Cup final, following their 3-0 semi-final first-leg win over Werder Bremen. The Spanish side took a firm grip of the tie with a...Read more »

Chelsea v Bolton

Editor / 27 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea v Bolton - Saturday 12.45pm (live on Sky Sports 3) Chelsea go into Saturday's important set of games still three points back of Manchester United after failing to make the most of their rivals' inability to beat Middlesbrough at...Read more »

Hammers star plays through pain

Editor / 27 April 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham striker Bobby Zamora will play through a knee problem, leaving boss Alan Curbishley with no new injury worries for Saturday's crunch clash at Wigan. Zamora has been troubled by tendinitis in his knee, but showed no ill effects...Read more »

Casillas feeling the pressure

Editor / 26 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas predicts there will be 'big changes' at the club if they fail to land the La Liga title this year. The Spanish stopper believes that should they fail to lift the trophy, then ultimately it...Read more »

Star issues Cottagers warning

Editor / 26 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Tomasz Radzinski has admitted not even a draw at Arsenal on Sunday may be good enough to keep Fulham in the Premiership. With Wigan and West Ham doing battle at the JJB Stadium, Sheffield United taking on relegated Watford at...Read more »

Jose eyes Anfield glory

Editor / 26 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho feels Chelsea have a 'big chance' of reaching the Champions League final after Joe Cole's goal gave them a first-leg lead over Liverpool. England midfielder Cole was on target after 29 minutes to hand his side a 1-0...Read more »

Iceman not sweating over crunch clash

Editor / 25 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Chairman Eggert Magnusson is looking forward to West Ham's relegation six-pointer at Wigan in the Premiership on Saturday and is confident they can secure a win. The Icelandic businessman recognises that the result of the game against fellow strugglers Wigan...Read more »

Ferguson gets final feeling

Editor / 25 April 2007 / Leave a comment

said Manchester United have "an outstanding chance" of reaching the Champions League final after Wayne Rooney's late heroics gave his side a 3-2 semi-final first-leg lead over AC Milan. Injury-hit United had taken an early lead at when goalkeeper...Read more »

UEFA Cup - SEMI-FINAL PREVIEWS

Editor / 25 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Osasuna v Sevilla The Premiership may dominate the Champions League semi-finals but three out of the four remaining teams in the UEFA Cup represent the Spanish Primera. The second all-Spanish UEFA Cup semi-final takes place in Pamplona on Thursday when...Read more »

Bikey reveals Euro vision

Editor / 24 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Andre Bikey aims to celebrate signing a new deal with Reading by securing a European place and is also backing the club to keep improving. The 22-year-old Cameroon international central defender, who joined the Royals on loan from Lokomotiv Moscow...Read more »

Villa plays down Chelsea link

Editor / 24 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Valencia striker David Villa is playing down talk of a summer move, despite reports of a massive Chelsea bid in the offing. There has been constant speculation linking the Spanish hit-man with a move to England, with the Blues believed...Read more »

Hammers star fears the worse

Editor / 24 April 2007 / Leave a comment

West Ham winger Matthew Etherington admits the Hammers will 'probably go down' if they lose at Wigan this weekend. Upton Park chief Alan Curbishley takes his side to the JJB Stadium knowing he needs to get at least a point...Read more »

Blues injury boost

Editor / 24 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton have received a boost in their challenge for a European place with the news that Andy Johnson's ankle injury is not as serious as first thought. The England hit-man was forced from the field early on during the defeat...Read more »

Jose upbeat despite lapse

Editor / 23 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho refuses to be downbeat after the stalemate at Newcastle and believes Chelsea are still in a good position to win the title. The reigning champions wasted a great opportunity to close the gap on leaders Manchester United to...Read more »

Manchester United v AC Milan

Editor / 23 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Tuesday 19.45, Live on ITV Six time Champions of Europe AC Milan travel to Old Trafford in the hope of gate-crashing a Premiership party. The only non-English contenders left in the Champions League have fond memories of Manchester, having won...Read more »

The Championship story of the season

Editor / 23 April 2007 / Leave a comment

This season has been a rollercoaster ride for teams at both the top and bottom of the Championship. The leadership has changed hand no fewer than 20 times and the title race is now a three-way battle between Birmingham City,...Read more »

Rijkaard laments striker woe

Editor / 23 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard blasted his side's poor finishing following the defeat at Villarreal, which threw the title race wide open. Rijkaard's side are now just a point clear at the top of La Liga after the surprise 2-0 defeat...Read more »

Steve Bruce thanks keeper for Blues derby success

Editor / 22 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce was full of praise for his goalkeeper Colin Doyle, after his side won 3-2 at Wolves to go top of the Championship. Doyle was outstanding between the posts and inspired his team-mates, who came from 2-1...Read more »

Lawrie Sanchez looks at the positives

Editor / 22 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez was frustrated that his side were held by Blackburn on Saturday, but remains pleased that their destiny is in their own hands. Vincenzo Montella gave the Cottagers a first half lead but Rovers claimed a point...Read more »

Ferdinand adds to Fergie problems

Editor / 22 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United will be without Rio Ferdinand for two weeks after the defender suffered a recurrence of a groin problem in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough. The England international was forced to be substituted at half-time, as Gareth Southgate's men...Read more »

Mourinho 'happy' with Blues backing

Editor / 21 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho is reportedly 'very happy' following chief executive Peter Kenyon's claims that he will not be sacked by Chelsea this summer. Kenyon came out on Friday afternoon to finally dispel the long-running rumours that Blues' owner Roman Abramovich and...Read more »

Fergie hails Smith's return

Editor / 21 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Alan Smith's return from injury has been the catalyst for his side's challenge on three fronts. The 26-year-old suffered a career-threatening broken leg against Liverpool 14 months ago but, after a period of...Read more »

Martin O'Neill a big Barry fan

Editor / 21 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin O'Neill has vowed to build the Aston Villa team around Gareth Barry as he prepares his side to face Portsmouth on Sunday. The Villa boss' first job last summer was to persuade Barry to remain at the club and...Read more »

Leeds suffer further Flo woe

Editor / 20 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Leeds boss Dennis Wise has admitted striker Tore Andre Flo is set to miss the rest of the season due to a problematic foot injury. The 33-year-old former Norway international, who joined in January's transfer window, only made two appearances...Read more »

Midfield star eyes Trotters stay

Editor / 20 April 2007 / Leave a comment

David Thompson says he is desperate to stay at Bolton and wants to do enough to earn a new deal in the final four games of the season. The midfielder arrived at the Reebok Stadium from Portsmouth back in the...Read more »

Gunners wait on Cesc Fabregas Freddie Ljungberg

Editor / 20 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsene Wenger is waiting on the fitness of Cesc Fabregas and Freddie Ljungberg ahead of Arsenal's trip to rivals Tottenham on Saturday. The Frenchman revealed they are the only two players who are struggling from the side which defeated Manchester...Read more »

Charlton Athletic v Sheffield United -

Editor / 20 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Charlton Athletic v Sheffield United - Saturday 3:00pm After Sheffield United's relatively predictable defeat at Old Trafford on Tuesday, this clash with Charlton at The Valley becomes one of the single biggest games in the Premiership relegation race this season....Read more »

David Beckham eyes Real return

Editor / 19 April 2007 / Leave a comment

David Beckham is set to return to action this weekend for Real Madrid after making a full recovery from his knee injury. The former England skipper is hoping to make the starting XI for the crucial La Liga home clash...Read more »

Henry tips Scholes for top award

Editor / 19 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Thierry Henry, the 2003 and 2004 winner, has backed Manchester United's Paul Scholes to claim this year's PFA Player of the Year award. The 32-year-old midfielder is on the six-man shortlist along with United colleagues Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs,...Read more »

Curbishley sets Hammers target

Editor / 19 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Curbishley feels West Ham need to win three of their remaining four matches to stand a chance of staying in the Premiership. Wednesday's 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea leaves the Hammers five points from safety, with time fast running...Read more »

Steve Bruce upbeat over Blues chances

Editor / 18 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce says his side has 'every chance' of automatic promotion to the Premiership, after a crucial away win on Tuesday evening. Blues moved back into the top two in the Championship after a 2-1 success at Leicester,...Read more »

United wait on defender injury

Editor / 18 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Patrice Evra will undergo a scan on his calf after the Frenchman became the latest in a long line of Manchester United injury victims. The former Monaco defender was replaced by Kieran Richardson after 21 minutes of Tuesday's 2-0 win...Read more »

Brown calls for fans backing

Editor / 17 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Fulham captain Michael Brown has called on Cottagers fans to get behind the team for Lawrie Sanchez's first home game this weekend. Caretaker chief Sanchez got off to a losing start at Reading on Saturday, but with the side still...Read more »

David Moyes monitors duo

Editor / 17 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton boss David Moyes will monitor the progress of both Mikel Arteta and Alan Stubbs over this week as the Blues build up to Saturday's showdown with West Ham. Both players picked up knocks in the Charlton win and are...Read more »

Mourinho fears Chelsea burn out

Editor / 16 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho fears the number of games Chelsea are playing could badly hamper their chances of European and domestic glory. Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final with an extra-time win over Blackburn at Old Trafford, and although...Read more »

Alan Pardew aims to blunt Blades

Editor / 16 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Charlton manager Alan Pardew has highlighted his side's crunch Premiership fixture against fellow strugglers Sheffield United this weekend as a 'must-win encounter'. The Addicks fell back into the top flight's drop zone on Sunday as they slipped to a dramatic...Read more »

Arsenal v Manchester City

Editor / 16 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Arsenal v Manchester City, Tuesday 19.45 Manchester City travel south with their sights firmly set on the top half of the table. Stuart Pearce's men have turned around their fortunes after a run of five straight defeats had pulled them...Read more »

Marseille boss opens Ribery exit door

Editor / 15 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Marseille's sport director Jose Anigo has revealed winger Franck Ribery has been given the green light to leave the club in the summer. The 24-year-old playmaker has been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout last summer and the current...Read more »

Glenn Roeder has no future fears

Editor / 15 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has insisted he doesn't fear for his future after the Magpies' 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday. The Geordies' frustrating season continued as goals from Portsmouth duo Benjani and Matt Taylor sent them to their 11th...Read more »

Jose Anigo opens Ribery exit door

Editor / 15 April 2007 / Leave a comment

We will survive - Darren Bent

Editor / 14 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Darren Bent has hailed the character in the Charlton side and says they are confident of beating the drop. The Addicks looked destined for the drop at one stage but following an impressive run of form following the arrival of...Read more »

Berlusconi dreaming of revenge

Editor / 14 April 2007 / Leave a comment

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi would love the chance for his club to gain revenge over Liverpool in the Champions League final. The Rossoneri gave up a 3-0 lead to Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final before eventually losing...Read more »

Cristiano Ronaldo can be world's best - Ferguson

Editor / 14 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Cristiano Ronaldo he has the potential to become the best player in the world. The Portugal international signed a new five-year deal this week worth a reported £26million despite interest in him...Read more »

Ramos admits tough UEFA task

Editor / 13 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sevilla coach Juande Ramos feels his side have got a tough task in reaching this year's UEFA Cup despite making the semi-finals. The defending champions knocked Tottenham out on Thursday evening, with a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane giving...Read more »

Striker worries for Warnock

Editor / 13 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock may have to start with Luton Shelton against West Ham because Danny Webber and Christain Nade are doubts. Warnock has admitted he does not want to put any undue pressure on the Jamaican international, who...Read more »

Steve Coppell drops selection switch hint

Editor / 13 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Reading boss Steve Coppell says he may leave Steve Sidwell out of the side for a few games, to see how the team cope without him. The former Arsenal star is out of contract at the end of the season...Read more »

Aidy Boothroyd relying on Watford shock

Editor / 12 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Aidy Boothroyd claims 'it would be a major shock beyond belief' if Watford were to beat Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals. The Hornets chief watched United blitz AS Roma 7-1 in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at...Read more »

Players to blame for Coleman axe - Antti Niemi

Editor / 12 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi insists the players are to blame for Chris Coleman's sacking and has backed him to bounce back quickly. Coleman paid the price for the Cottagers' drubbings at the hands of Everton and Manchester City over Easter,...Read more »

Sheffield United v West Ham United,

Editor / 12 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sheffield United v West Ham United, Saturday 15.00 Bramall Lane plays host to a massive relegation clash in a suddenly tight scrap for survival. These two are separated by two points after experiencing very different recent form. Three successive wins...Read more »

Bellamy race for Chelsea showdown

Editor / 12 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Craig Bellamy is to have a scan on a knee injury and is set to be in a race to be fit for Liverpool's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea. The Wales striker was stretchered off after 15 minutes of the...Read more »

Injury worries for Bayern

Editor / 11 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Bayern Munich have several injury worries ahead of their crunch Champions League decider with AC Milan this evening. Willy Sagnol has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season after he picked up a knee injury in the...Read more »

Ferguson hails 'best ever' United

Editor / 11 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sir Alex Ferguson says the 7-1 drubbing of Roma is the 'best night' of European football Old Trafford has ever seen. United were trailing 2-1 going into the Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash but brushed aside their Italian opponents in...Read more »

Sanchez handed Cottagers role

Editor / 11 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Lawrie Sanchez has taken charge of Fulham on a caretaker basis after the club confirmed the sacking of manager Chris Coleman. The Londoners parted company with Coleman late on Tuesday evening and then revealed current Northern Ireland boss, Sanchez, will...Read more »

Keane keeps champagne on ice

Editor / 10 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Roy Keane has warned his Sunderland side to stay focused and not be complacent after their 2-1 Easter Monday win at Southampton lifted them to the top of the Championship. Keane's side are unbeaten in 2007, a point clear at...Read more »

City on a recovery mission

Editor / 10 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Champion Hurdle flop Detroit City attempts to redeem his reputation when he bids to land the Scottish & Newcastle Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday. The Philip Hobbs-trained grey was sent off favourite at Cheltenham but was never travelling with his...Read more »

Liverpool v PSV

Editor / 10 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Liverpool v PSV, Wednesday 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports 1 Although Liverpool appear to have one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League after their fine 3-0 win in Holland last week, there are still plenty of value opportunities...Read more »

Dawson issues Uefa rallying call

Editor / 10 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Star defender Michael Dawson insists Spurs have nothing to fear against Sevilla as they attempt to reach the Uefa Cup semi-finals this week. Dawson was part of the Tottenham side that controversially lost 2-1 in Spain last week in a...Read more »

Real Madrid close the gap

Editor / 09 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello is keeping his feet on the ground despite seeing his side cut the lead at the top of La Liga to just two points. Real's arch rivals Barcelona and Sevilla both dropped points over the...Read more »

Spurs skipper eyes Uefa comeback

Editor / 09 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Tottenham boss Martin Jol is set to be boosted by the news that Ledley King could make his comeback in the Uefa Cup second-leg clash with Sevilla. The return of his skipper will be great news for Jol, who has...Read more »

European league round-up

Editor / 09 April 2007 / Leave a comment

It has been clear for some time that Inter Milan will be crowned champions of Italy. They have been in stunning form this term, dropping just 10 points from 30 games and proving worthy champions in a league recovering from...Read more »

Louis Saha hands United Euro boost

Editor / 09 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Louis Saha should be available for Manchester United's Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie against Roma on Tuesday. The France striker has endured a stop-start season because of injury and his latest setback came on Saturday, when he was forced to...Read more »

Manchester United v Roma

Editor / 09 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Manchester United v Roma (Tuesday, kick-off 7:45 - live on ITV) Seven days after the first ever meeting between Manchester United and AS Roma, the two teams battle it out again in the Champions League Quarter Final second leg on...Read more »

Everton set for midfield boost

Editor / 08 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton boss David Moyes is hopeful midfielder Manuel Fernandes will be fit for Monday's crucial clash in the race for European places at Bolton, although striker Victor Anichebe is a major doubt. Portuguese star Fernandes has missed the Toffees' last...Read more »

Ashley Cole sets sights on Valencia win

Editor / 08 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is confident the Blues can get the win they need in Valencia to book a Champions League semi-final place. Jose Mourinho's men have work to do after last week's quarter-final first leg 1-1 draw at Stamford...Read more »

Watford v Portsmouth

Editor / 07 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Watford v Portsmouth, Monday 12.45 Watford's attention is inevitably shifting towards their FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, as it appears to be just a matter of time before their relegation is confirmed. With seven games remaining they are 11...Read more »

Goal will spur Rooney on - Rio Ferdinand

Editor / 07 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Rio Ferdinand has backed his Manchester United team-mate, Wayne Rooney, to kick on after he ended his Champions League drought against Roma. England striker Rooney scored United's equaliser in the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night to record his first goal...Read more »

Alan Pardew predicts tight finish

Editor / 07 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Pardew predicted the race for Premiership survival would go down to the wire after his Charlton side climbed out of the bottom three for the first time since September on Good Friday. The Addicks staged a second-half revival to...Read more »

Europe the target - David Moyes

Editor / 07 April 2007 / Leave a comment

David Moyes urged his Uefa Cup hopefuls Everton to "keep winning" as they look to end the Premiership season with a flourish. Everton forced their way into fifth place in the table on Good Friday with a 4-1 Goodison Park...Read more »

Everton v Fulham

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton v Fulham (Friday, kick-off 7.45 - live on Sky Sports) When Everton lost 1-0 away to Fulham in November the two clubs were sixth and eighth respectively in the Premiership. The return fixture on Good Friday evening sees the...Read more »

Alan Curbishley looks to exploit fear

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Curbishley is backing his West Ham side to play on the fears of teams just above them to escape the relegation zone and stay up. The Hammers boss has watched his side claw their way to within five points...Read more »

Wanderers welcome back Jackie McNamara

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Wolves defender Jackie McNamara is available to face Sunderland in Saturday's big Championship clash at the Stadium of Light. Wales star Rob Edwards is struggling with a knee ligament problem so McNamara's return is a timely boost for Wolves boss...Read more »

Martin Jol upbeat over Spurs Euro hopes

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Martin Jol believes Tottenham still have a good chance of reaching the Uefa Cup semi-finals despite their 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in the first leg. Spurs took the lead in Spain after just 68 seconds through Robbie Keane, but a...Read more »

Blades handed striker boost

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock will be able to call upon striker Danny Webber for the clash with Newcastle following injury. The pacey forward has been out of the side with a foot injury but he has now recovered from...Read more »

Phil Neville issues Easter warning

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton skipper Phil Neville has told his team-mates that the Good Friday clash with Fulham is a must-win match. A victory over Fulham would move the team into fifth place in the table above fellow Euro hopefuls Bolton and Spurs,...Read more »

Phil Neville issues Easter warning

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho still confident of progress

Editor / 05 April 2007 / Leave a comment

feels Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final tie with Valencia is 'completely open', after seeing his side held to a 1-1 draw in the first-leg at Stamford Bridge. The Premiership champions went behind when David Silva thundered home a 30-yard strike...Read more »

Patrick Berger targets new Villa deal

Editor / 04 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Patrick Berger has revealed he wants to sign a new deal at AstonVilla but says a decision will be made at the end of the season. Berger is due to fall out of contract in the summer and at one...Read more »

Michael Rensing the hero for Bayern

Editor / 04 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld was full of praise for young keeper Michael Rensing after his outstanding display against AC Milan on Tuesday. The German giants claimed an impressive 2-2 draw at the San Siro, after twice being behind in...Read more »

Svetoslav Todorov to be given his chance

Editor / 04 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has told Svetoslav Todorov he still has a part to play in the club's push for a Uefa Cup place. The Bulgarian made his Pompey return from a 10-month absence - which included a loan spell...Read more »

Europe hopes remain alive - David Moyes

Editor / 03 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Everton boss David Moyes remains confident that the club will achieve their goal of a European qualification spot this season. Moyes saw his side get concede a late goal to Aston Villa on Monday night, which cancelled out Joleon Lescott's...Read more »

Focus the key for Ottmar Hitzfeld

Editor / 03 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Ottmar Hitzfeld has predicted Bayern Munich's Champions League tie with AC Milan will be a tight affair but is confident his side can come away with a victory. Hitzfeld's Bundesliga outfit travel to the San Siro on Tuesday for one...Read more »

Top flight key to star staying - Alan Curbishley

Editor / 02 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Boss Alan Curbishley has hailed Argentinian ace Carlos Tevez but admits West Ham must remain a Premiership side to keep him at Upton Park. Following a slow start to life at the Hammers, Tevez is becoming a key factor in...Read more »

Oliver Kahn confirms retirement plan

Editor / 02 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has reiterated his plan to retire from football at the end of next season. The former Germany ace, who won 86 caps for the national side, has always said he wanted to go out at...Read more »

El-Hadji Diouf eyes Champions League

Editor / 02 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Striker El-Hadji Diouf feels it is a realistic target for Bolton to finish in the top four this season and qualify for the Champions League. Wanderers are currently fifth in the Premiership, five points behind fourth-placed Arsenal although Arsene Wenger's...Read more »

PSV Eindhoven v Liverpool

Editor / 02 April 2007 / Leave a comment

PSV Eindhoven v Liverpool, Tuesday 7:45pm The vagaries of the Champions League seeding, then no-seeding, system mean Liverpool and PSV will be meeting for the third and fourth times during this year's competition with a place in the semi-finals at...Read more »

Southgate demands instant improvement

Editor / 01 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists it is down to his players to get back to winning ways and banish any fears of relegation this season. The Riverside outfit have picked up just one win in their last seven league games...Read more »

Euro 2008 qualification update

Editor / 01 April 2007 / Leave a comment

The qualification process is nearly at its halfway stage and there are some big names with plenty of work to do if they want to book their flights to Austria and Switzerland for next year's finals. England, France, Italy and...Read more »

Roma ready for Reds date

Editor / 01 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti claims his side are in good shape and physically ready for the Champions League visit of Manchester United. Spalletti was satisfied with his side's 1-1 draw with Milan at the Olympic Stadium last night and says...Read more »

Aidy Boothroyd down but not out

Editor / 01 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd could not fault his side's performance in the last-gasp defeat to Chelsea but was 'down about the result' when asked to reflect on the game. Salomon Kalou settled matters with the only goal of the game...Read more »

League One - promotion and relegation situation

Editor / 01 April 2007 / Leave a comment

Scunthorpe United took their chance on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of League One. With second placed Bristol City and third placed Nottingham Forest playing out a draw, the Iron stretched their advantage to four points with...Read more »