Thursday, 30 June 2011

Celtic close in on double signing

Celtic hold talks with Maccabi Peta Tikva's Omer Damari and also agree to sign Kenyan Victor Wanyama, subject to a work permit and medical.
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FA treated Man Utd harshly - Gill

Manchester United chief executive David Gill believes the Football Association singled out the club for "harsh" punishments last season.
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Watford trio join Cardiff staff

New Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay appoints three former Watford colleagues to his backroom staff.
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Man City hold talks over Clichy

Manchester City are in talks with Arsenal over the possible signing of Gael Clichy, BBC Sport has learned.
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Delayed stadium 'has hurt Reds'

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre claims former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett "set the club back years" over their failure to build new stadium.
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Gardner seals Sunderland switch

Sunderland sign midfielder Craig Gardner from Birmingham for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £6m.
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Healy signs one-year Rangers deal

Northern Ireland striker David Healy agrees a one-year contract with Scottish Premier League champions Rangers.
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Meite join French newcomers Dijon

French top-flight newcomers Dijon have announced the signing of Ivory Coast international centre-back Abdoulaye Meite on a three-year contract.
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Striker Jarvis signs for Saddlers

Walsall make their third signing of the summer with the arrival of former Norwich City striker Ryan Jarvis on a one-year deal.
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QPR deny Neil Warnock quit claims

Premier League newcomers QPR confirm that Neil Warnock remains in charge at Loftus Road.
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Swansea match Rangel's ambitions

Defender Angel Rangel says promotion to the Premier League convinced him to extend his Swansea City contract.
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Aberdeen sign midfielder Osbourne

Aberdeen continue reshaping their squad with the signing of former Coventry midfielder Isaac Osbourne.
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Forest manager targets experience

Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is eager to sign experienced players to help his young squad.
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The New Saints v Cliftonville

The New Saints welcome Cliftonville to their Park Hall ground in Oswestry on Thursday night in the first qualifying round, first leg of the Europa League.
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Brentford sign Swindon's Douglas

Brentford sign Swindon Town captain Jonathan Douglas on a free transfer.
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Hearts' Thomson faces new probe

Lothian and Borders police confirm they are making inquiries into fresh allegations against Hearts footballer Craig Thomson.
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Yeung charge 'won't affect Blues'

Birmingham chairman Peter Pannu insists the club are financially secure after owner Carson Yeung is charged with money laundering.
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Di Matteo joins Chelsea backroom

Former Chelsea player Roberto di Matteo is named as the club's new first-team assistant coach.
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Thursday's gossip column

Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy could join Cesc Fabregas in leaving Arsenal, plus other rumours
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Posh U-turn on Baldock transfer

Peterborough pull out of a deal for MK Dons striker Sam Baldock, two hours after having an offer accepted.
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England women face 'must-win' tie

Midfielder Fara Williams says England will come up against one of the hardest working teams at the World Cup when they face New Zealand on Friday.
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Birmingham owner Yeung charged

The president of Birmingham Carson Yeung appears in court in Hong Kong on money-laundering charges.
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Football club president in court

Birmingham City FC's president Carson Yeung appears in court in Hong Kong on money-laundering charges.
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Brazil clinch narrow opening win

Brazil seal a 1-0 win over Australia while Norway beat Guinea by the same score in the opening Group D matches of the Women's World Cup.
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Spurs lodge fresh stadium appeal

Tottenham will return to the High Court to continue their fight for a judicial review of the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham.
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Birmingham boss Yeung aids police

Birmingham City president Carson Yeung is helping Hong Kong police with criminal investigations, the football club says on its website.
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Hearts opted to ban Thomson - SPL

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster refuses to intervene in Craig Thomson's situation at Hearts.
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Rangers to offer £1m for Wallace

Rangers are preparing a bid of close to £1m for Hearts left-back Lee Wallace.
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Fulham pair out of European tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League qualification first-round first leg tie between Fulham and NSI Runavik.
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Rangers' Goodwillie bid rejected

Dundee United rebuff an offer from Rangers for striker David Goodwillie.
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Blackpool complete Djordjic deal

Blackpool make former Plymouth midfielder Bojan Djordjic their first signing of the summer on a two year deal with the option of a further year.
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Sunderland complete Wickham deal

Sunderland complete the signing of Ipswich striker Connor Wickham for an initial fee of £8.1m, which could rise to over £12m.
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Birmingham snap up striker Rooney

Birmingham sign striker Adam Rooney on a two-year deal after his contract with Inverness Caledonian Thistle ends.
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Man City 'will not sign Sanchez'

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini says the club has pulled out of the race to sign Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez.
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Derby close to deal for Legzdins

Derby County agree a fee with Burton Albion for keeper Adam Legzdins.
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Liverpool part company with Lee

Sammy Lee has left his role as Liverpool's assistant manager, BBC Radio Merseyside has learned.
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Man Utd confirm signing of De Gea

Manchester United confirm the signing of goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal.
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James extends Bristol City stay

Former England goalkeeper David James takes up the option of a second year at Championship side Bristol City.
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England up to fourth in rankings

England move above Brazil to fourth in the Fifa world rankings, despite their recent run of poor form.
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Tranmere seal Weir and Kay deals

Tranmere complete the signings of midfielder Robbie Weir and defender Michael Kay from Sunderland.
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Posh release listed winger Davies

Peterborough United release transfer-listed midfielder Arron Davies by mutual consent.
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Derby finally seal Maguire deal

Derby County sign out-of-contract Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire on a three-year deal after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.
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Villas-Boas targets victory 'with flair'

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas aims to bring more attacking football to Stamford Bridge as he outlines his plans to the media, after appointing Roberto Di Matteo as his assistant coach.
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North Korea coach blames 'lightning' for loss in Women's World Cup

North Korea's coach blames his side's 2-0 loss to the United States on his players getting struck by lightning in the build up to the Women's World Cup.
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Sunderland bid for Wickham agreed

Ipswich accept a bid of £9m from Sunderland for striker Connor Wickham, BBC Sport understands.
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Female hotel guests reportedly land Mexico Copa America players in trouble

Eight players in Mexico's Copa America squad are suspended for six months, with reports claiming they had female guests in their hotel rooms during training.
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Stoke fail in Birmingham duo bid

Stoke have a joint bid of about £10m rejected by Birmingham for defender Scott Dann and striker Cameron Jerome, BBC Radio Stoke understands.
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Rangel agrees Swansea extension

Angel Rangel ends speculation over his Swansea City future by signing a three-year contract extension with the new Premier League club.
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Gunners board 'should be sacked'

Former Arsenal director Lady Bracewell-Smith has called for the club's current board to be sacked from their roles.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Hearts unpunished for fan assault

Hearts will not be punished for the assault by a supporter on Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match at the end of last season at Tynecastle.
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FA Council backs independent plan

The Football Association's plans to appoint two independent members to its board have been given approval by the FA Council.
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Cardiff to host Australia match

Wales will play Australia for the first time in a friendly in August, at Cardiff City Stadium
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USA & Sweden start with victories

Sweden beat Colombia 1-0 while United States defeat North Korea 2-0 in the opening Group C matches of the Women's World Cup.
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Birmingham seek Calderwood talks

BBC Scotland has learned that Birmingham City have asked for permission to speak to Hibs manager Colin Calderwood.
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Sunderland bid for Wickham agreed

Ipswich accept a bid of £9m from Sunderland for highly rated striker Connor Wickham, BBC Sport understands.
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Sunderland set to snap up Gardner

Sunderland are closing in on Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner for a fee thought to be about £6m.
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Manchester City legend Doyle dies

Former Manchester City and England player Mike Doyle dies, aged 64.
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Pompey set to sign Derby's Varney

Portsmouth are closing in on a deal for Derby County forward Luke Varney, BBC Sport understands.
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Cardiff reshuffle backroom staff

Cardiff put coaching assistants Terry Burton, Paul Wilkinson and Alex Armstrong on gardening leave.
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De Gea closer to Man Utd switch

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea confirms he is to receive an offer from Manchester United as he moves closer to sealing a move to Old Trafford.
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Swans give Ipswich Priskin fees

Ipswich Town say they have received all outstanding fees, plus interest, from Swansea City for Tamas Priskin's loan move.
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North End expect to keep Mellor

Preston manager Phil Brown expects Neil Mellor to lead their attack next season despite interest from his former club Sheffield Wednesday.
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Hearts suspend sex offender Thomson

Hearts announce the suspension of sex offender Craig Thomson with immediate effect.
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England must play better - Powell

England coach Hope Powell remains upbeat after her side draw 1-1 with Mexico at the Women's World Cup.
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Fear stifles England - Carragher

England players do not perform to their best because they are scared of failure, according to former international Jamie Carragher.
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Manchester City legend Doyle dies

Former Manchester City and England player Michael Doyle dies, aged 64.
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Tuesday's gossip column

Arsenal seek replacement for Fabregas, plus other rumours
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Craddock agrees new Wolves deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jody Craddock signs a new one-year contract at Molineux.
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England must play better - Powell

England coach Hope Powell remains philosophical after her side were held to a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their opening game of the Women's World Cup.
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Monday, 27 June 2011

England held by Mexico in opener

England's World Cup campaign gets off to an inauspicious start as they draw 1-1 with Mexico in their opening game of Group B in the Wolfsburg Arena.
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Foxes agree deal for Schmeichel

Leicester City agree a deal to sign Leeds United keeper Kasper Schmeichel.
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De Gea undergoes Man Utd medical

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea is having medical ahead of his move to Manchester United.
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Leicester agree Mackail-Smith fee

Peterborough United confirm the club have accepted an offer from Leicester City for sought-after striker Craig Mackail-Smith.
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Swans reject Newcastle Taylor bid

Swansea City turn down a bid from Newcastle for defender Neil Taylor
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Swansea resolve Priskin dispute

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says the club have resolved their differences with Ipswich over Tamas Priskin's loan move.
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MP urges Supporters Direct funds

Shadow culture, media and sport secretary, Ivan Lewis, repeats his call for the Premier League to reinstate funding for Supporters Direct.
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Walsall sign up defender Sadler

Walsall complete the signing of former Birmingham left-back Mat Sadler following his release by Watford.
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Forest manager eager to keep duo

Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren hopes to keep out-of-contract duo Rob Earnshaw and Guy Moussi.
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Arsenal willing to sell Fabregas

Arsenal are prepared to sell Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona if the two clubs can agree a price for the Spanish midfielder, BBC Sport learns.
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Edwards accepts Stevenage offer

Stevenage are set to sign Accrington's Phil Edwards on a free transfer, after agreeing terms with the 25-year-old.
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Watford make Pompey Woan approach

Watford make an approach to bring in Portsmouth first-team coach Ian Woan as their assistant manager.
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Leicester finalise deal for Danns

Leicester City agree a deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns.
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Tranmere re-sign defender Holmes

Tranmere re-sign defender Danny Holmes on a one-year contract starting on 1 July from The New Saints.
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Arnason starts trial with Hearts

Iceland international defender Kari Arnason joins Hearts for a trial at their Italian training camp in Tuscany.
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Alcock denies Peterborough link

Yeovil Town's out-of-contract defender Craig Alcock plays down reports linking him with a move to Peterborough.
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England wary of Mexican challenge

England coach Hope Powell says her side are taking nothing for granted ahead of their opening World Cup game on Monday.
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Argentine football giants River Plate are relegated amid chaotic scenes

One of South America's biggest football clubs are relegated for the first time in their history, amid chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires.
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Dons swoop for Wednesday's Potter

MK Dons sign midfielder Darren Potter on a one-year deal, following his release by mutual consent from Sheffield Wednesday.
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Monday's gossip column

Chelsea launch double bid for Luka Modric and Gareth Bale, plus other rumours
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Sunday, 26 June 2011

Germany ignite Women's World Cup

Hosts and holders Germany get their Women's World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating Canada 2-1, while France see off Nigeria 1-0.
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Song punished over row with Eto'o

The Cameroon football federation fine Alex Song over his row with Samuel Eto'o, clear Eto'o of indiscipline and reprimand Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
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White relishes World Cup chance

Captain Faye White says she will relish what could be her last World Cup as England look to better their quarter-final appearances of 1995 and 2007.
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Houghton living World Cup dream

England midfielder Steph Houghton tells BBC Sport how much being part of the Women's World Cup squad means after missing previous tournaments with injury.
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Call to sack sex crime footballer

Charity Children 1st calls for Hearts player Craig Thomson to be sacked after he was put on the sex offenders register over online contact with girls.
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Germany set for women's World Cup

The women's World Cup begins in Germany on Sunday with the hosts targeting a hat-trick of titles.
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Wotte needs backing - Calderwood

Jimmy Calderwood fears Scotland's new performance director Mark Wotte may struggle to make an impact without a large increase in funding.
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White relishes World Cup chance

England aim to go past the quarter-finals after at the World Cup in Germany and captain Faye Whyte is determined to make the most of what could be her last appearance in the tournament.
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Keeper Gonzalez to join Aberdeen

Aberdeen await clearance to complete the loan signing of Manchester City goalkeeper David Gonzalez.
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Yeovil boss credits Twitter followers for new signing

Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton says his Twitter followers should take credit for the signing of striker Kieran Agard.
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Germany set for women's World Cup

Germany will launch their bid for a hat-trick of women's World Cup titles in front of about 74,000 fans on Sunday.
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Sunday's gossip column

Gareth Bale to leave if Spurs sell Luka Modric, plus other rumours
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Saturday, 25 June 2011

Spain win Euro U21 Championship

Goals from Ander Herrera and Thiago Alcantara earn Spain a 2-0 victory in the final of the European Under-21 Championship against Switzerland.
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African women challenge the world

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea will represent Africa at the sixth Women's World Cup, which starts in Germany on 26 June.
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England women aim beyond quarters

England will aim to go past the quarter-finals after an impressive build up to the World Cup in Germany.
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Hearts face SFA probe over tirade

The Scottish Football Association is likely to examine an outburst from Hearts about external influences.
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Rangers pursue midfielder Danns

Rangers manager Ally McCoist hopes to sign former Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns.
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Ipswich demand Swans transfer ban

Ipswich report Swansea to the Premier League over Tamas Priskin's loan deal and call for an immediate transfer embargo.
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Two offers tabled for Goodwillie

Dundee United received two offers on Friday for striker David Goodwillie, neither of which was from Rangers, according to a Tannadice source.
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Villa hoping to retire at Barca

Barcelona striker David Villa wants to end his career at the Nou Camp.
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Hearts stick with 'sorry' Thomson

Craig Thomson will continue his career with Hearts after he was placed on the sex offenders register.
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Player reported on drugs offences

Scotland footballer Garry O'Connor is the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal over drugs offences, police confirm.
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Friday, 24 June 2011

St Johnstone add striker Finnigan

St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes makes striker Carl Finnigan his sixth summer signing.
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Carson poised for Bursaspor move

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson looks set for a move to Turkish side Bursaspor.
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Inter name Gasperini as new coach

Italian giants Inter Milan have named former Genoa boss Gian Piero Gasperini as their new manager on a two-year contract
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Fifa concern over Brazil delays

Fifa admit concern over Brazil's World Cup preparations falling behind schedule.
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Olympic football not for Fleeting

Scotland's record cap holder Julie Fleeting rules herself out of playing in a Great Britain football team at next year's Olympics.
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Kovac leaves West Ham for Basel

West Ham midfielder Radoslav Kovac joins Swiss side FC Basel for an undisclosed fee.
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Bain resigns and will sue Rangers

Rangers chief executive Martin Bain resigns from the club and is to sue for breach of contract.
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Portsmouth sign Cherries' Pearce

Portsmouth complete the signing of Bournemouth captain Jason Pearce for an undisclosed fee.
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Bristol City sign Leeds' Kilkenny

Bristol City bring in Leeds United midfielder Neil Kilkenny on a three-year contract.
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Calderwood coy on future at Hibs

Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood refuses to rule out a return to England as Birmingham and Nottingham Forest vie for his services.
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Pompey to sign Cherries' Pearce

Portsmouth agree personal terms for Bournemouth captain Jason Pearce, with the transfer set to be completed on Friday afternoon.
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Villas-Boas 'will conquer Europe'

The man who gave Andre Villas-Boas his first job in management believes the new Chelsea boss will win the Champions League with the west London club.
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Jackett signs new Millwall deal

Millwall manager Kenny Jackett signs a new contract with the Championship club.
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Zakuani & Jones agree Posh deals

Peterborough United sign keeper Paul Jones from Exeter, while defender Gabby Zakuani agrees a new three-year deal.
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Leeds United sign keeper Rachubka

Leeds United sign former Blackpool goalkeeper Paul Rachubka on a two-year contract.
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Thomson not training with Hearts

Defender Craig Thomson is told to stay away from Hearts after being placed on the sex offenders register.
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Goodwillie earns Nevin's approval

Pat Nevin tells Cardiff City that signing David Goodwillie after recruiting his Dundee team-mate Craig Conway would be "the main course after the appetiser".
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Cardiff in talks over Goodwillie

Dundee United begin talks about the possible transfer of striker David Goodwillie to Cardiff City.
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Cardiff boss seals Conway signing

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay makes out-of-contract Scotland winger Craig Conway his first signing.
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Hughton expects players to leave

New Birmingham boss Chris Hughton says his squad will be overhauled before the start of the season.
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Spurs fail in stadium review bid

Tottenham Hotspur fail with an attempt to review the decision to name West Ham as future occupants of the Olympic Stadium.
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McCracken signs for St Johnstone

Former Brentford and Dundee United defender David McCracken completes his move to St Johnstone.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011

Title win 'imperative' for Lennon

Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits his position at the club will be in doubt if he does not win the Scottish Premier League in the coming season.
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Hughton wants Calderwood at Blues

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton wants Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood as his assistant.
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Taylor expects Watford signings

Watford chairman Graham Taylor expects funds to be available to new boss Sean Dyche.
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Forster not for sale - Newcastle

Newcastle respond to Celtic's £1.5m offer by saying that goalkeeper Fraser Forster is not for sale.
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Keeper Cerny signs new Hoops deal

Goalkeeper Radek Cerny signs a one-year extension to his contract with Premier League newcomers Queens Park Rangers.
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Villa reject Rangers Cuellar bid

Aston Villa tell Rangers they will have to double their £1.5m offer for defender Carlos Cuellar.
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Own goal: City of York Council apologises for building a fence through the middle of goalposts

Red-faced council officials apologise after building a fence through the middle of football goalpoasts in a York playing field.
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Winger Young signs for Man Utd

Ashley Young signs for Manchester United from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
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GB team given Worthington boost

NI boss Nigel Worthington is happy for his players to make themselves available for a Great Britain team at the 2012 Olympics, despite the Irish FA's opposition to the side.
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Thursday's gossip column

Defender Christopher Samba drops Blackburn exit hint, plus other rumours
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Wotte is Scots' performance chief

Former Den Haag and Southampton manager Mark Wotte is chosen as Scotland's first performance director.
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Hasselbaink backs Mowbray at Boro

Former Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes current manager Tony Mowbray can inspire a return to the Premier League.
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Grant warns new boss Villas-Boas

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has warned Andre Villas-Boas he must achieve immediate success to satisfy owner Roman Abramovich.
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Cardiff boss seals Conway signing

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay makes out-of-contract Scotland winger Craig Conway his first signing
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Scots to unveil performance chief

The identity of a new national performance director is to be revealed by the Scottish Football Association on Thursday.
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Celtic in £1.5m bid for Forster

Celtic bid around £1.5m to bring Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster back to the Glasgow club permanently.
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De Vries targets Hennessey's spot

Dorus de Vries' battle with Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is the reason why he left Swansea City for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Celtic hope to bring back Forster

Celtic bid around £1.5m to bring Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster back to Parkhead permanently
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Villas-Boas 'must make his mark'

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas needs to stamp his authority on the squad at Chelsea, according to the youngest manager in English football.
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Brown warns against Team GB Scots

Former Scotland boss Craig Brown believes that Scots choosing to play for Team GB at London 2012 would be "selfish".
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Benjani given new Blackburn deal

Blackburn striker Benjani says is close to signing a new deal to stay at the club for next season.
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Young on verge of Man Utd switch

England winger Ashley Young is close to completing a £17m transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United.
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Hughton appointed Birmingham boss

Chris Hughton is confirmed as the new Birmingham manager after completing a deal to fill the vacant post at St Andrew's.
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Sunderland net Larsson & Westwood

Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson and Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood sign for Sunderland on free transfers
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Fifa report accuses Bin Hammam

A Fifa report seen by the Press Association says there is "overwhelming evidence" that Mohamed bin Hammam used bribery in his presidential campaign.
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Villas-Boas focuses on team ethic

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has accepted comparisons with his former boss Jose Mourinho are inevitable but says his regime will not be a "one-man show".
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Rangers bid for Hearts' Wallace

Rangers table an offer for Scotland left-back Lee Wallace, according to current club Hearts.
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Rushden lodge expulsion appeals

Rushden & Diamonds lodge a double appeal against their expulsion from the Conference.
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BOA defends Team 2012 statement

BOA denies it was misleading when it announced a "historic agreement" was reached to field a GB football team at London 2012.
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Rangers confirm bid for Cuellar

Rangers owner Craig Whyte says the club have made a bid for Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar and that goalkeeper Allan McGregor will not be sold.
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Rangers reject £2m Goodwillie fee

Rangers owner Craig Whyte thinks Dundee United are asking too much for David Goodwillie after the Tannadice club value the striker at £2m.
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Inter Milan rule out Tevez move

Inter Milan say a move for Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is "out of the question".
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Wolves sign De Vries from Swansea

Wolverhampton Wanderers complete the signing of Swansea City goalkeeper Dorus de Vries on a free transfer.
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Hibs warn Forest off Calderwood

Hibernian say they would not welcome any advances from Nottingham Forest for their manager Colin Calderwood.
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Fifa report accuses Bin Hammam

A Fifa report says there is strong evidence member Mohamed bin Hammam tried to bribe officials during his presidential campaign.
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Plymouth Argyle on brink of sale

Plymouth Argyle's administrator tells BBC Radio Devon that the club is close to being sold, after agreeing terms with the preferred bidder.
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Bayern bid for Tranmere teenager

Tranmere Rovers manager Les Parry confirms the League One club have received a bid from Bayern Munich for 18-year-old forward Dale Jennings.
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Villas-Boas named as Chelsea boss

Chelsea confirm that former Porto boss Andre Villas-Boas, 33, has signed a three-year deal to be their new manager.
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Sunderland make £8m Wickham bid

Sunderland make a bid thought to be in the region of £8m for Ipswich's highly rated striker Connor Wickham, the BBC understands.
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Hughton set for Birmingham post

Chris Hughton is expected to be confirmed as Birmingham manager after completing a deal to fill the vacant post at St Andrew's.
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Chelsea set to name Villas-Boas

Chelsea target Andre Villas-Boas is on the brink of becoming the club's new boss.
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Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton is using Twitter scouts to find new players

Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton asks Glovers fans to scout out potential signings and submit suggestions on social networking site Twitter.
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Forest hope for Calderwood return

Nottingham Forest want Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood to return to the City Ground as assistant to new manager Steve McClaren.
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Chelsea 'to appoint' Villas-Boas

Chelsea target Andre Villas-Boas is on the brink of becoming the club's new boss, BBC Sport understands.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Warner unhappy over probe 'farce'

Jack Warner says he would "die first" before helping former FBI Director Louis Freeh investigate claims of bribery within Fifa.
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Millwall snap up midfielder Racon

Millwall sign Charlton midfielder Therry Racon on a two-year deal.
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Watford capture Dundee's Forsyth

Watford sign Dundee midfielder Craig Forsyth on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, plus add-ons.
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Ellington seals move to Ipswich

Ipswich Town sign Watford striker Nathan Ellington on a free transfer.
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Dyche given Watford manager job

Watford name assistant boss Sean Dyche as the replacement for outgoing manager Malky Mackay.
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Aberdeen target keeper Gonzalez

Aberdeen hope to secure a loan move for Manchester City goalkeeper David Gonzalez.
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Premier League return pleases Jol

New Fulham manager Martin Jol admits he always wanted to return to the Premier League after being sacked by Spurs in 2007.
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GB football deal angers nations

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland react angrily to claims that their players could take part in a united Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympics.
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Poland move friendly with Germany

Poland have switched a friendly with Germany in September from Warsaw to Gdansk because of construction delays.
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Rushden to launch league appeal

Rushden & Diamonds say they will lodge an appeal against their expulsion from the Conference.
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O'Hara makes £5m move to Wolves

Wolves complete the £5m signing of midfielder Jamie O'Hara on a five-year deal from Tottenham.
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Villas-Boas resigns as Porto boss

Chelsea target Andre Villas-Boas resigns as Porto coach, the Portuguese club confirm.
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Schmeichel 'never asked to leave'

Kasper Schmeichel says he is disappointed that Leeds United have accepted an offer for him from Leicester City.
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I am joining Ipswich - Ellington

Watford striker Nathan Ellington says he is poised to join Ipswich Town.
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Derby wrap up Shackell transfer

Derby sign Barnsley centre-half Jason Shackell for a fee believed to be in excess of £1m.
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Rangers quoted £2m for Goodwillie

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson places a price tag of £2m on striker David Goodwillie.
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Warner will be a witness - Fifa

Fifa confirms that Jack Warner will appear as a witness in the continuing ethics committee investigation into bribery claims.
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Tuesday's gossip column

Arsenal's Gael Clichy is Roma target, plus other rumours
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Monday, 20 June 2011

Rangers reply to Bain legal claim

Rangers respond to suspended chief executive Martin Bain's intention to take legal action against those who ended his tenure at the Ibrox club.
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Derby set to seal Shackell deal

Derby are set to wrap up the signing of Barnsley centre-half Jason Shackell on Tuesday.
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Pardew 'hopeful' of Enrique stay

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew refuses to give up hope of persuading full-back Jose Enrique to remain on Tyneside.
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Fulham face Runavik in Europa tie

Fulham will take on Faroe Islands side NSI Runavik in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.
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Monday's gossip column

QPR's Taarabt approached by Chelsea and Arsenal over possible summer move, plus other rumours
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I am the man for Villa - McLeish

New Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is adamant he is the right man to take the midlands club forward.
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Scots deny GB team deal is close

The Scottish Football Association remain firmly opposed to fielding players in British football teams at London 2012.
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Fifa vice-president Warner quits

Fifa vice-president Jack Warner resigns from his position with world football's governing body.
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Leeds accept offer for Schmeichel

Leeds United accept an undisclosed offer from Leicester City for Denmark international goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
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Lennon signs new Celtic contract

Celtic manager Neil Lennon signs a new 12-month rolling contract.
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New deals for Coventry teenagers

Coventry City teenagers Jordan Clarke, Sean Jeffers and Callum Wilson agree new deals with the Championship club.
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Bain seeks legal claim at Rangers

Suspended Rangers chief executive Martin Bain is to take those responsible for the decision to end his time at Ibrox to court.
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Villas-Boas set for Chelsea post

Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas is poised to join Chelsea, BBC Sport understands.
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Fulham to face Runavik in Europa

Fulham will face Faroe Islands side NSI Runavik in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.
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Monday's gossip column

Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas to become Chelsea boss, plus other rumours
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England women confident - Aluko

England striker Eniola Aluko says her team have "nothing to fear" at the Women's World Cup following their impressive build-up to the tournament.
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Pearce set for new Under-21 deal

Stuart Pearce is expected to sign a new two-year contract to remain as England Under-21 head coach, despite their exit from the European Championship.
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Pulis ready for expensive summer

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes the transfer fees being paid by the top clubs will have a knock-on effect throughout the Premier League.
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Monday's gossip column

Harry Redknapp wants to sign big names to tempt Luka Modric to stay at Spurs, plus other rumours
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Monday's gossip column

Harry Redknapp wants big names to tempt Luka Modric to stay, plus other rumours
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Sunday, 19 June 2011

Late goals put England U21s out

Czech Republic score two late goals to dump England out of the European Under-21 Championship.
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Fulham await Europa League draw

Fulham and Dundee United will discover their first European opponents of the season when the draw for Europa League takes place on Monday.
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Dons boss targets three signings

Three new signings - two of them goalkeepers - is Aberdeen manager Craig Brown's goal ahead of the new season.
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Live - England U21s v Czech U21

England Under-21s require victory in their final Group B match against the Czech Republic to book their place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals.
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GB football team agreement close

The British Olympic Association is "incredibly positive" that there will be an Olympic football team comprising players from across Great Britain for the 2012 Games.
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Mackay will have funds - Jenkins

Cardiff City chief executive Gethin Jenkins says new manager Malky Mackay will have money to spend to improve the squad.
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Hemed rejects Ibrox for Mallorca

Israel striker Tomer Hemed rejects an offer from Rangers and agrees a deal with Real Mallorca after leaving Maccabe Haifa.
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O'Connor return shocks Hibs boss

Colin Calderwood is surprised at Garry O'Connor's return to Hibernian but sets his sights on signing another striker.
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Spurs 'can match Modric ambition'

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp hopes to convince Luka Modric that he does not need to leave White Hart Lane to realise his ambitions.
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Sunday's gossip column

Chelsea to offer Essien to Spurs in bid to buy Modric, plus other rumours
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Saturday, 18 June 2011

Swansea can compete, says Jenkins

Chairman Huw Jenkins says Swansea should not be underestimated prior to their debut season in the Premier League.
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Rangers improve Whittaker offer

Steven Whittaker's agent says Rangers have tabled a "substantially improved offer" to the defender after rejecting three bids from Bursaspor.
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Pearce seeks to soothe U21 nerves

Stuart Pearce uses his tournament experience to help England overcome their nerves as they bid to reach the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals.
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Modric not for sale, insist Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy says that midfielder Luka Modric is not for sale "at any price".
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Hemed rejects Ibrox for Mallorca

Israel striker Tomer Hemed rejects an offer for Rangers and agrees a deal with Real Mallorca after leaving Maccabe Haifa.
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Brown backs Smith in Ibrox role

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown thinks Gordon Smith is an ideal choice for Rangers as director of football.
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Lay off McLeish, says Agbonlahor

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor urges the club's fans to give new manager Alex McLeish time to prove his worth.
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Defender O'Hanlon joins Hibernian

Hibs boss Colin Calderwood signs English central defender Sean O'Hanlon.
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Cardiff appoint Mackay as manager

Cardiff City appoint Malky Mackay as their new manager from Championship rivals Watford.
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Ex-SFA boss Smith back at Rangers

Former Ibrox striker Gordon Smith is to return to the club as director of football.
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Man Utd face West Brom in opener

Manchester United start the defence of their Premier League title with a trip to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday 13 August.
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Uefa wants rapid change at Fifa

Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino expects Fifa to make 'concrete' changes to the way it is governed within three months
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Season start date irks Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish questions the wisdom of starting the new season three days after a round of international matches.
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Gardner rejects West Ham transfer

Bolton midfielder Ricardo Gardner rejects a move to West Ham in favour of staying at the Reebok Stadium.
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Ballack anger at 'farewell' plan

Michael Ballack reacts angrily to the German Football Association's offer to end his international career with a friendly against Brazil in August.
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Football sectarian laws unveiled

Scottish government ministers publish their bill to tackle sectarianism related to football, amid concerns that the legislation is too rushed.
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Coyle resigned to losing Cahill

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is resigned to losing Gary Cahill this summer, but insists no offer has yet been made for the England defender.
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Chelsea 'in Lukaku discussions'

Anderlecht says they are in talks with Chelsea over the possible transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Stamford Bridge.
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Norwich sign De Laet from Man Utd

Norwich sign Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet on a season-long loan.
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Birmingham pursue McLeish claim

Birmingham City are to pursue their claim for compensation after Alex McLeish is named Aston Villa manager.
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Magpies sign midfielder Marveaux

Newcastle sign midfielder Sylvain Marveaux from French club Rennes on a five-year deal.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Bullard wages too much for Jewell

Ipswich Town boss Paul Jewell says the club cannot afford to make a move for Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard.
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West Ham 'close to signing Nolan'

Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan is set to rejoin former boss Sam Allardyce at West Ham , BBC Sport understands.
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Quinn dismisses Gyan speculation

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn describes reports that Asamoah Gyan's availability has been circulated to clubs as 'embarrassing'.
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Fabregas happy to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says he is happy to stay with the Gunners and insists he knows nothing about a transfer away from the club.
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World Cup 2014 qualifying begins

Qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil begins on Wednesday with Trinidad hosting a preliminary match between Montserrat and Belize.
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McLeish set to meet Villa owner

Former Birmingham boss Alex McLeish interrupts his holiday to hold talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner, BBC Sport understands.
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Fifa called to investigate Blazer

Concacaf general secretary Chuck Blazer is questioned by Fifa's ethics committee after complaints made against him by Caribbean associations.
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Vaughan bids to keep Wales place

David Vaughan wants to remain in the Premier League in a bid to keep his Wales starting place.
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Shearer will not be Cardiff boss

Alan Shearer will not become Cardiff City's new manager after holding what he describes as "unsuccessful" talks with the club.
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Villa intend to interview McLeish

Aston Villa plan to interview ex-Birmingham boss Alex McLeish "imminently" for their managerial vacancy, with the Blues lodging a formal complaint in return.
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Shearer holds talks with Cardiff

Cardiff City meet Alan Shearer about their vacant managerial position, BBC Sport Wales understands.
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West Ham sign up Abdoulaye Faye

Sam Allardyce makes his first signing as West Ham manager by securing central defender Abdoulaye Faye from Stoke on a free transfer.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Gullit is sacked by Chechen club

Ruud Gullit is sacked as manager of Terek Grozny, according to Russian media reports.
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Boateng 'agrees Bayern transfer'

Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng says he has agreed a four-year deal with Bayern Munich, pending approval from Eastlands.
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Villa intend to interview McLeish

Aston Villa announce they intend to interview Alex McLeish for their managerial vacancy.
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Pressure on Ukraine, says Pearce

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce says Ukraine will be under more pressure when they meet in the European Championships on Wednesday.
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Republic's Bruce ponders NI move

Republic of Ireland defender Alex Bruce could be set to change international allegiance to Northern Ireland.
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Norwich sign midfielder Bennett

Norwich City sign Brighton midfielder Elliott Bennett on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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