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Stanford match in doubt - BBC Sport
 Telegraph.co.uk | Stanford match in doubt BBC Sport - by legendarylfcsam (U9201809) 07 October 2008 This match is farce! It is not what T20 fans want. England simply got greedy and went for the money, precisely what they accused the Indians of doing. England's $20m Twenty20 match with Stanford Superstars deemed ... High Court ruling leaves world's richest match in doubt |
Skrtel could be back for Liverpool by Christmas - Times Online
 Times Online | Skrtel could be back for Liverpool by Christmas Times Online - Liverpool have revealed Martin Skrtel does not need an operation on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas. The Slovakian centre back damaged his posterior cruciate ligament in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Manchester City and it had been feared ... Xmas comeback for Skrtel Skrtel set for Christmas return |
Redknapp relishing Milan visit - Independent
 Canoe.ca | Redknapp relishing Milan visit Independent - By Bill Pierce, PA Harry Redknapp hailed Portsmouth's Uefa Cup clash with Italian giants AC Milan as a "dream tie" but has pleaded with television bosses not to demand another "silly" kick-off time. Ancelotti fears Portsmouth and Wolfsburg UEFA Cup Draw: Milan Get Pompey, Spurs Meet Udinese |
Lampard eyes midfield improvement - BBC Sport
 Telegraph.co.uk | Lampard eyes midfield improvement BBC Sport - Venue: Wembley Date: Saturday, 11 October Kick-off: 1715 BST Coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sport website. Live on ITV1 Frank Lampard has admitted that he and Steven Gerrard have not played to their full potential in England's midfield. Gerrard - Our midfield is best Peter Crouch: I knew I'd be back in England shirt |
Soccer-FA chairman calls for life bans for Campbell abuse - Reuters.uk
 BBC Sport | Soccer-FA chairman calls for life bans for Campbell abuse Reuters.uk - By Mike Collett LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur should issue life bans to fans who verbally abused the club's former captain Sol Campbell last week, FA chairman David Triesman told a conference of soccer business leaders on Tuesday. FA chief wants Spurs fans banned Lord Triesman demands life bans for supporters who abused Sol Campbell |
Modric ready to face former club - Setanta Sports
 Goal.com | Modric ready to face former club Setanta Sports - by Joseph Caron Dawe, 07 October 2008 Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric will face his former club Dinamo Zagreb in the group stage of the Uefa Cup, and says he is happy to be taking on his old side. Pompey grouped with Milan Comolli convinced of turnaround |
West Ham defiant despite bank hit - BBC Sport
 Goal.com | West Ham defiant despite bank hit BBC Sport - By Simon Austin West Ham insist they will not be affected by Icelandic bank Landsbanki being placed into receivership. Hammers chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson is a major shareholder in Iceland's second-biggest bank and was also its chairman before ... Bank chaos casts cloud over BG's West Ham future FRIDGEIRSSON EASES HAMMERS FEARS |
Wrexham make an unprecedented bid - BBC News
 BBC News | Wrexham make an unprecedented bid BBC News - By Peter Shuttleworth Wrexham have made an unprecedented bid to Blue Square Premier bosses to postpone a league game due to the international call-up of three players. Swansea young gun Allen heads to Wrexham ALLEN JOINS WREXHAM ON LOAN |
Warne tells Pietersen's England to buck their ideas up or face ... - guardian.co.uk
 SkySports | Warne tells Pietersen's England to buck their ideas up or face ... guardian.co.uk - Warne was non-committal over reports he may coach at Hampshire next summer. Photograph: Eamonn McCormack/Getty Shane Warne has made a career out of baiting the Poms so it came as no surprise yesterday to hear him telling Kevin Pietersen's England to ... England so much prove - Warne Shane issues Ashes warning |
Strettle suffers foot injury blow - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Strettle suffers foot injury blow BBC Sport - Harlequiuns wing David Strettle has been ruled out for up to seven weeks after sustaining another foot injury. The 25-year-old England back picked up the problem in the Premiership victory over Worcester last week. More injury woe for Strettle Strettle sidelined again |
Bellamy sleeping in altitude tent - BBC News
 SkySports | Bellamy sleeping in altitude tent BBC News - Wales captain Craig Bellamy is sleeping in an altitude tent in a bid to save his save his career. The injury-prone West Ham striker is to make his first start for a year when Wales host Liechtenstein on Saturday. Bellamy keen to prove himself after injury hell Vokes delighted by skipper Bellamy’s return |
Burley backs Fletcher as skipper - BBC News
 BBC News | Burley backs Fletcher as skipper BBC News - Venue: Hampden Park Date: Saturday, 11 October Kick-off: 1500 BST Coverage: BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sport website. Highlights on Sportscene, BBC One Scotland @ 2150 BST George Burley has put his faith in Darren Fletcher to lead Scotland to victory over ... Fletcher To Skipper Scotland Fletcher to captain Scots |
Derry City 3-0 Linfield - BBC News
 BBC News | Derry City 3-0 Linfield BBC News - Mark Farren scored a hat-trick as Derry City beat Linfield 3-0 to top Setanta Cup Group Two and secure a home semi-final tie against Cork City. Kenny: Players deserve credit We’re only getting started, says Derry City hero Farren |
Cesc-ape To Barcelona? - Goal.com
 SkySports | Cesc-ape To Barcelona? Goal.com - Cesc Fabregas' statements today have most Arsenal fans in a state of worrying, and understandably so, as his departure from the club he dearly loves seems imminent if the Gunners don't win anything this season... If his statements today are anything to ... Fabregas admits Barca 'dream' Cesc Fabregas hints at future Barcelona return |
Comolli says Spurs support Ramos - BBC Sport
 Telegraph.co.uk | Comolli says Spurs support Ramos BBC Sport - Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli says the club is united behind coach Juande Ramos, despite their worst start to a league season in 96 years. Comolli predicts Spurs turnaround Tottenham need to sack Juande Ramos to avoid relegation |
Ganguly: I've given my best for India - The Press Association
 SuperSport | Ganguly: I've given my best for India The Press Association - Sourav Ganguly declared on Tuesday he would retire content with his achievements for India. The prolific left-hand batsman and former captain announced he is to end his international career after the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. NEWSMAKER-Cricket-Ganguly continues surprises to the end Ganguly to retire after 4-test Australian series |
Smith named in England squad - SkySports
 SkySports | Smith named in England squad SkySports - Leeds utility back Lee Smith has been named in Tony Smith's 24-man squad for the World Cup in Australia following his outstanding performance in the Grand Final. No Cup place for Fielden SMITH OPTS FOR PACY SELECTION |
Hearts coy on Maybury return - SkySports
 stv.tv | Hearts coy on Maybury return SkySports - Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is remaining tight-lipped on whether Alan Maybury will be re-signed by the club. The former Aberdeen and Leicester man is currently training with Hearts in a bid to maintain fitness after being without a club since the ... Hearts won't rule out return for Maybury - but Laszlo must wait ... Hearts unsure over Maybury |
Albrechtsen out for a month - SkySports
 BBC Sport | Albrechtsen out for a month SkySports - Derby defender Martin Albrechtsen is facing a month on the sidelines after undergoing a hernia operation. The Danish centre-half missed the 2-1 win at Norwich on Saturday with a groin problem and has gone under the knife in an attempt to resolve the ... ALBRECHTSEN HIT BY INJURY BLOW Rams defender Albrechtsen to have hernia op |
Kevin Keegan rejects Newcastle United return under Nigerian consortium - Telegraph.co.uk
 BBC Afrique | Kevin Keegan rejects Newcastle United return under Nigerian consortium Telegraph.co.uk - Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard and Paul Ince have all turned down the chance to manage Newcastle United after being approached by the Nigerian consortium considering a bid for the club. Newcastle extend bidder deadline Big Sam: Ashley wants fast buck |
