Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni tells the BBC's Steve Vickers that he is not keen on playing in the Championship.
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Friday, 1 June 2012
VIDEO: Win by keeping the ball - Rodgers
New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers explains his philosophy of relieving pressure through possession, whilst a guest of Match of the Day 3 in April.
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VIDEO: Hart and Milner in positive mood
Joe Hart and James Milner are in positive spirits ahead of England's final Euro 2012 warm-up game against Belgium, with Milner commenting that things "seem to be coming together nicely".
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VIDEO: Archive - England 2-0 Scotland - Euro 96
England beat Scotland 2-0 in the group stages of Euro 96 courtesy of an Alan Shearer header and a piece of individual brilliance from Paul Gascoigne.
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VIDEO: Best moments of Euro 1988
BBC Sport takes a look back at Euro 1988 in West Germany, when Netherlands were special, England were awful and the shirts were memorable.
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Di Canio extends Swindon contract
Swindon Town manager Paolo di Canio signs a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2015.
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Rodgers agrees to join Liverpool
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers agrees a three-year deal to succeed Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager.
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Scholes pens new Man Utd contract
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes signs a new one-year deal at Old Trafford, four months after coming out of retirement.
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VIDEO: How will England do at Euro 2012?
BBC Match of the Day pundits and BBC Radio 5 live commentators give their thoughts on how England will fare at Euro 2012.
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Thursday, 31 May 2012
Rodgers ready for Liverpool
BBC Sport's Ben Smith says Brendan Rodgers has the self-belief, dedication and desire to manage Liverpool
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Quake tremors at Republic's base
Tremors from an earthquake in northern Italy have been felt in the town where the Republic of Ireland football squad is based ahead of Euro 2012.
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Martinez ready to clarify future
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will hold talks with chairman Dave Whelan as he seeks to clarify his future.
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VIDEO: The career of Brendan Rodgers
BBC Sport looks at Brendan Rodgers' 17-year career in football that has led him to the verge of being confirmed as Liverpool's new manager.
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Gers sanctions 'light' - McBeth
Former Scottish Football Association president John McBeth believes Rangers got off lightly with recent sanctions.
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Italy confronts match-fixing problem
The BBC's Alan Johnston, in Rome, assesses how damaging the latest arrests might be to the game of football in Italy.
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Halt Italian football, says PM
Professional football in Italy should be suspended for up to three years after a match-fixing row, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti suggests.
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Royals need new money - Madejski
Reading needs the money that will be pumped in to the club by its new owners, according to chairman Sir John Madejski.
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Devastated Foley feels 'betrayed'
Kevin Foley feels "betrayed" by Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to leave him out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012.
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Rangers win court case on SFA ban
A judge rules that the Scottish Football Association acted beyond its powers in imposing a transfer ban on Rangers.
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VIDEO: Jagielka delight at making squad
Everton defender Phil Jagielka talks of his delight at making England's 23-man European Championship squad.
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Hazard set for Chelsea transfer
Lille midfielder Eden Hazard looks set to sign for Chelsea after announcing he is joining the 'Champions League winner'.
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VIDEO: Huddersfield win epic shoot-out
Huddersfield are promoted to the Championship after they win an incredible penalty shoot-out against Sheffield United in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
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AUDIO: Rodgers a big gamble - Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as the Reds' new manager will be "the biggest gamble the football club has taken for a long time".
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VIDEO: Rodgers' last Swansea interview
Watch Brendan Rodgers' last interview as Swansea manager after his side beat his new club Liverpool 1-0 on the final day of the season.
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Blades cast out disgraced Evans
Sheffield United release 11 players, including jailed striker Ched Evans, after failing to gain promotion from League One.
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Rangnick in talks with West Brom
Former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick has had talks with West Brom with a view to taking over at The Hawthorns.
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Hodgson can inspire at Euro 2012
Phil Jagielka insists Roy Hodgson can provide the "missing ingredient" England need at Euro 2012.
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VIDEO: Powell wonder goal wows Wembley
Nick Powell's stunning volley sets Crewe Alexandra on their way to League Two play-off final delight as they defeat Cheltenham at Wembley to win promotion.
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Taylor quits as Watford chairman
Former manager Graham Taylor steps down as Watford chairman, a position he held in a non-executive capacity.
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Pompey avoid further points loss
Portsmouth will not be deducted points if the club starts its League One campaign next season still in administration.
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Republic ease to warm-up victory
The Republic of Ireland gain an easy friendly win over a Tuscan Select XI, with Robbie Keane scoring twice.
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Champions League final photos
All the best action from the Champions League final in Munich.
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Man Utd close to signing Kagawa
Manchester United are close to signing Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa after agreeing a deal with Borussia Dortmund.
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VIDEO: Rooney rested and relaxed for Euros
Wayne Rooney says he has "had a nice rest" and "feels good" as England prepare for Euro 2012 at their Hertfordshire training camp.
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Balotelli 'will walk if abused'
Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli threatens to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused at Euro 2012.
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SPL approve new financial rules
Scottish Premier League clubs will decide whether 'newco' clubs should be admitted to the top flight.
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Orient eye West Ham groundshare
Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn is interested in bidding for the Olympic Stadium as a ground share with West Ham United.
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Campbell racism claims 'insolent'
Ukraine Euro 2012 director hits back after ex-England player Sol Campbell warns fans not to travel to the tournament.
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VIDEO: Best moments of Euro 96
The best moments from when football "came home" in the summer of 1996, when Terry Venables's England side came up against a familiar foe in a semi-final penalty shoot-out.
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VIDEO: Best moments of Euro 1992
It was dramatic, it was delightful, it was Denmark! The Danes were given just over a week's notice to get a squad prepared for the European Championships in Sweden in 1992 and went on to become champions.
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Derby exit is bittersweet - Glick
Outgoing Derby chief executive Tom Glick says quitting the Rams to join Manchester City is a "bittersweet" moment.
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VIDEO: Lampard hopes for Chelsea boost
Frank Lampard hopes the "against the odds" mentality of Chelsea's Champions League-winning players can benefit England at Euro 2012, stating they will bring "a spring in our step" to the side.
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AUDIO: Campbell warns fans not to travel
Former England defender Sol Campbell warns fans not to risk travelling to Euro 2012 due to entrenched racism and violence in host countries Poland and Ukraine.
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Lampard suffers training injury
England midfielder Frank Lampard will undergo a thigh scan on Thursday after pulling up in training.
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VIDEO: Walcott enjoying training camp
Theo Walcott is "enjoying every minute" of England's Hertfordshire training camp ahead of Euro 2012, and reveals new manager Roy Hodgson has got his ideas across quickly to the players.
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Artificial pitches to be debated
Plans to reintroduce artificial pitches in English football could be shelved at the Football League's AGM in Portugal.
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Saturday, 19 May 2012
Allardyce awaits 'biggest' game
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says the Championship play-off final is bigger than the Uefa Champions League final.
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Torres turns the corner
Why one former Liverpool team-mate believes the Spaniard is getting back to his best at Chelsea
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Warnock defensive of QPR record
Neil Warnock says QPR would have finished in the top half of the Premier League had the club given him money to spend before the season started.
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Wales call up for Forest's Lynch
Wales call up Nottingham Forest defender Joel Lynch to face Mexico in New York on 27 May as Neil Eardley drops out.
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St Ledger backs Irish for shock
Leicester City defender Sean St Ledger is backing the Republic of Ireland to cause a surprise or two at Euro 2012.
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The mind games of a European Cup final
BBC Sport pundits Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen on how singing helped them conquer Europe and what Chelsea need to do to beat Bayern
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Wilshere to undergo knee surgery
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is to undergo minor knee surgery in Sweden over the next few days.
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Torquay 1-2 Cheltenham (1-4 agg)
Cheltenham reach the League Two play-off final against Crewe after beating Torquay 2-1 at Plainmoor for a 4-1 aggregate victory.
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Friday, 18 May 2012
VIDEO: Robben calls for Uefa rule change
Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben says the fact that seven players will be missing from the Champions League final shows that the rules surrounding accumulated yellow cards ought to be changed.
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Chelsea can expose Bayern - Marin
Chelsea's "better players" will expose Bayern Munich's "weak" defence in the Champions League final, says new signing Marko Marin.
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VIDEO: Chelsea's Champions League journey
Pundits Alan Hansen, Mark Layperson, Pat Nevin, Robbie Savage, Chris Waddle and Jan Molby look at Chelsea's Champions League journey and assess their chances of beating Bayen Munich at their home ground in the final.
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Forget burden of history - Fenlon
Pat Fenlon says Hibs must focus on Saturday's final and not on ending their 110-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup.
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Martinez on management
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez explains the pressures of managing in the Premier League in a BBC Sport interview before Liverpool's approach
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Phillips eyes magical Wembley win
After losing two Championship play-off finals, veteran striker Kevin Phillips hopes it will be third time lucky with Blackpool.
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How Chelsea can win Champions League final
German football expert Raphael Honigstein on what Chelsea must do to beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League final
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England's Euro 2012 missing men
Former England international Danny Mills assesses those who will not be travelling to Ukraine and Poland
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VIDEO: Has Martinez earned the right?
Robbie Savage answers the best of your tweets in Savage Says, including who should replace Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool.
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VIDEO: England forwards concern Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer says the inclusion of Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe in England's Euro 2012 squad is a surprise but believes their selection signals a lack of options for manager Roy Hodgson.
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Bolton stars must stay - Stelios
Ex-Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos says the club's players should stay and help Wanderers bounce back.
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Green positive on Hampden talks
Charles Green says his meeting with Scotland's football authorities over Rangers' future was "productive".
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Defender Whitbread exits Canaries
Norwich City's preparations for their second Premier League season begin with the release of Zak Whitbread and Aaron Wilbraham.
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Fahey and Foley concern for Irish
Keith Fahey and Kevin Foley now appear to be the Republic of Ireland's main injury concerns ahead of next month's Euro 2012 finals.
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No decision on Van Persie future
Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future.
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Rangers fans could call boycott
Angry Rangers fans could ask the Glasgow club to boycott the Scottish Cup and Scotland squads next season.
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McLeish responds to Villa sacking
Sacked Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish offers a response to his departure as owner Randy Lerner starts seeking his replacement.
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No pressure to pick Beckham - Coe
London 2012 chairman dismisses suggestions that Team GB football coach Stuart Pearce is being asked to pick David Beckham.
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VIDEO: 'Lots of interest in Liverpool job'
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre says the club had "plenty of contact" for the vacant managerial position following Kenny Dalglish's departure on Wednesday.
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Dalglish sacking unfair - Hansen
Kenny Dalglish did not get the chance he deserved at Liverpool, says former Anfield team-mate and close friend Alan Hansen
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Bohemians v Derry City (Fri)
Derry midfielder Barry Molloy is set to miss the Premier Division clash against Bohemians because of a hamstring injury.
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Chelsea's old guard set for last stand
The Champions League final could mark the end of an era for the squad that Mourinho built
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VIDEO: Liverpool need stability - Aldridge
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge says the Anfield club need to choose a long term option to replace Kenny Dalglish, who left his job as manager on Wednesday.
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Swansea to begin Sigurdsson talks
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins will meet Hoffenheim bosses in a bid to secure the permanent signing of loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
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Martinez on Liverpool shortlist
Roberto Martinez is given permission to speak to Liverpool and is one of several candidates shortlisted to succeed Kenny Dalglish.
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Ferguson not owed apology - Tevez
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez refuses to say sorry to Sir Alex Ferguson over a sign he held at his club's title parade.
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Holloway hails resolute Blackpool
Ian Holloway says a second play-off final victory with Blackpool would eclipse the achievement of winning promotion in 2010.
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VIDEO: Huddersfield book play-off final spot
Huddersfield book a League One play-off final date against Sheffield United despite defeat by MK Dons in the second leg of their semi-final.
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Owen wants to extend his career
Michael Owen not planning to retire, despite Manchester United confirming he will not be offered a new contract.
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Thursday, 17 May 2012
VIDEO: The moment City won the title
Dramatic scenes from the final whistle at both the Stadium of Light and Etihad Stadium where Manchester United hear the news that rivals City have scored two late goals against QPR to snatch the Premier League title from their grasp.
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Reaction to England's Euro squad
Reaction to Roy Hodgson's England squad selection for Euro 2012 from players and pundits.
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VIDEO: How Dalglish's reign turned sour
BBC Sport's Rob Heath takes a look back at Kenny Dalglish's second reign as Liverpool manager.
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Scottish Cup diaries
Hibernian fan Bob Henderson and Hearts supporter Simon Rennie share their thoughts in Scottish Cup final week
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VIDEO: Joe Wilson explains Dalglish exit
BBC Sport's Joe Wilson explains the circumstances surrounding Kenny Dalglish leaving his post as manager of Liverpool.
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England's French connection
Who is the Englishman at the heart of the French revolution at Paris St-Germain?
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Suarez row 'difficult' for Evra
Patrice Evra says the Luis Suarez racism row and death of his brother have made this his "most difficult season" for Manchester United.
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VIDEO: Oxlade-Chamberlain scores for Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain scores for Arsenal against Blackburn at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season.
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VIDEO: President Obama teases Beckham
United States President Barack Obama teases LA Galaxy captain David Beckham on the team's visit to the White House, joking that "half his team-mates could be his kids".
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Huddersfield review fan invasion
Huddersfield Town will review the events following the second leg of their League One play-off against MK Dons at the Galpharm.
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Dalglish sacked as Liverpool boss
Kenny Dalglish is sacked as Liverpool manager after finishing eighth in a disappointing Premier League campaign.
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Wray backs Di Canio over race row
Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray gives his backing to manager Paolo di Canio despite the current racism allegations.
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Injured Kaboul to miss Euro 2012
Injured Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul misses out on a place in France's provisional Euro 2012 squad.
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Reading sign McCleary from Forest
Reading sign winger Garath McCleary on a three-year deal from Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.
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VIDEO: Lawrenson thought Dalglish would stay
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson, speaking earlier in the season, says he thinks there is no way Dalglish would be leaving Liverpool.
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VIDEO: Carroll heads home against Blackburn
Liverpool's Andy Carroll heads a goal for Liverpool against Blackburn at Ewood Park earlier this season.
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VIDEO: Dalglish signs a contract in Jan 2011
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits his return to the Anfield dugout has been an "enjoyable" experience as he signs a new three-year contract having impressed in a temporary role since the departure of Roy Hodgson in January.
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Leicester sign duo from Man Utd
Leicester City sign defender Ritchie De Laet and midfielder Matthew James from Manchester United on three-year deals.
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O'Kane hopes for Ireland success
Torquay United midfielder Eunan O'Kane wants to play in major tournaments after being named in his first Irish Under-21's squad.
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VIDEO: Dalglish 'not immune from criticism'
Former Liverpool player John Barnes admits that Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is not immune from criticism after Sunday's defeat to Newcastle saw the Anfield side fall to a sixth Premier League defeat in seven games.
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VIDEO: Ruddy plays down England chances
Speaking to Football Focus in early May, John Ruddy said he did not expect to be called up by England for Euro 2012.
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VIDEO: Man City parade Premier League trophy
About 100,000 Manchester City fans lined the streets for a victory parade celebrating the club winning the Premier League title.
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VIDEO: Liverpool celebrate penalty shoot-out win
Scenes from Wembley Stadium as Liverpool celebrate winning the Carling Cup after a penalty shoot-out. Anthony Gerrard, cousin of Reds captain Steven Gerrard, misses the final penalty for Cardiff after a 2-2 draw.
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BBC pundits on Euro 2012
BBC pundits on how far can Roy Hodgson take England at the Euros and who are the favourites for glory
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VIDEO: Dalglish's last Liverpool interview
Watch Kenny Dalglish's last interview as Liverpool manager following their 1-0 defeat against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.
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Wilshere plans pre-season return
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes to be fit for the start of pre-season at the beginning of July.
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VIDEO: Dalglish announces resignation in 1991
Kenny Dalglish explains his decision to resign as Liverpool manager on 22 February 1991. Dalglish has been placed in charge of the current Liverpool side until the end of the season.
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Denmark select Bendtner and Agger
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and Liverpool defender Daniel Agger are named by Denmark coach Morten Olsen for Euro 2012.
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Carroll in England Euro squad
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is named in England's squad for Euro 2012, but there is no place for Man Utd's Rio Ferdinand.
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Ferdinand 'gutted' at Euro snub
Former captain Rio Ferdinand says he is "gutted" to have been left out of England's 23-man squad for Euro 2012.
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VIDEO: Managers on 'unbelievable' City win
Managers from around the country pay tribute to Sunday's exciting finale to the 2011-12 Premier League season, when Manchester City won the title with seconds to go.
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VIDEO: Hodgson news conference in full
England manager Roy Hodgson talks about his squad selection for Euro 2012 at a news conference.
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O'Driscoll appointed Crawley boss
Crawley Town appoint former Doncaster Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll as their new manager.
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Famous last-minute football wins
As Manchester City score an injury time winner to take the league title, look at some other famous footballing comebacks.
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VIDEO: Dalglish gives credit to Cardiff
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is delighted after winning the Carling Cup in a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw with Cardiff at Wembley.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Barton accepts one of two charges
QPR midfielder Joey Barton accepts one Football Association charge of violent conduct, but denies a second.
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Forward Mackie extends QPR deal
QPR forward Jamie Mackie signs a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at Loftus Road until summer 2015.
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Graham seeks Swansea progression
Swansea City cannot bask in the glory of their first season in the Premier League for too long, says top scorer Danny Graham.
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Gerrard is named England captain
England manager Roy Hodgson names Steven Gerrard as his captain for the European Championship campaign.
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Kenny Dalglish photo gallery
All the best pictures from Kenny Dalglish's time as Liverpool manager.
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The Iceman cometh: Ruddy's rise
Known for staying cool under pressure, BBC Sport charts John Ruddy's rise into the England squad.
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Southend v Crewe
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's League Two play-off semi-final second leg between Southend and Crewe.
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Harry Gregg Testimonial photos
Pictures from the match between Manchester United and an Irish League Select.
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Friday, 11 May 2012
VIDEO: Blackburn are a shambles - Savage
Robbie Savage answers the best of your tweets in Savage Says. This week Robbie reflects on the relegation of his former club Blackburn from the Premier League and believes that Rovers' owners Venky's "don't know football".
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VIDEO: We need another miracle - Holloway
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says his side will need a "miracle" to beat West Ham in the Championship play-off final, after surviving a late Birmingham rally in the second leg of their semi.
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VIDEO: Goal-line technology put to the test
Hawk-Eye's ball-tracking technology is being put to the test at Southampton's ground, as BBC Sport's Richard Conway reports. (UK users only)
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'Manchester clubs will dominate'
Ex-Manchester United defender David May predicts the two Manchester clubs will "dominate football for the next three or four years".
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Footballer gets fine for speeding
Everton footballer Steven Pienaar is fined £1,000 and given seven points on his licence for two counts of speeding in Essex.
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Cardiff 'must keep' Whittingham
Captain Mark Hudson says Cardiff City have to keep hold of star midfielder Peter Whittingham and their other leading players.
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Blue Knights bid stands - Kennedy
Brian Kennedy says the Blue Knights' offer for Rangers is still in the running to win the battle for control at Ibrox.
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Lawro's Premier League predictions
BBC Sport pundit goes head-to-head with heptathlete Jessica Ennis for the final round of Premier League matches
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Police to quiz Man Utd over Bebe
Police in Portugal are planning to question Manchester United as part of their investigations into the transfer of Bebe.
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VIDEO: Gourlay tight-lipped on Di Matteo
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay rubbishes suggestions that manager Roberto di Matteo is resigned to leaving in the summer.
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Celtic note fan concerns on Gers
Chief executive Peter Lawwell says Celtic must balance what is best for the club, fans and Scottish football in the SPL vote on financial fair play.
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Atl Madrid 3-0 Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid clinch the Europa League as Falcao scores twice in a comfortable victory over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao.
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Irish League Select squad named
Eight clubs have players named in the Irish Select squad to play Manchester United in the Harry Gregg testimonial match.
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Toure wants Man City to dominate
Yaya Toure tells BBC Sport he wants to help Manchester City become the biggest club in the world.
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VIDEO: Blackpool win tense play-off semi
Blackpool survive a late Birmingham rally to set up a Championship play-off final against West Ham. (UK users only)
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Gorman makes his final stand
The perennial assistant looks to call time on his career with a promotion party as MK Dons prepare for the League One play-offs
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VIDEO: Hughton tight-lipped on future
Birmingham manager Chris Hughton won't be drawn on his future at the club, after losing to Blackpool in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
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Inverness 'need Rangers in SPL'
Terry Butcher reckons it would be a "disaster" for Inverness if Rangers were not playing in the SPL next season.
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Hernandez 'denied' Olympic chance
Manchester United say Mexican striker Javier Hernandez will not play at the London Olympics "to get the rest he needs".
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Holloway praises Blackpool grit
Ian Holloway hails his Blackpool side after they beat Birmingham to reach the Championship play-off final against West Ham.
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Barca deny Messi's 'negro' taunt
Barcelona defend Lionel Messi after the Argentina forward is accused of repeatedly calling Royston Drenthe "negro".
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Bellamy included in Wales squad
Chris Coleman is expected to include Craig Bellamy in the Wales party to face Mexico in New York on 27 May.
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Dundee United 'reject £1m offers'
Dundee United say they have rejected separate offers in excess of £1m for two of their players from English clubs.
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Burton appoint Rowett as manager
League Two side Burton Albion confirm caretaker boss Gary Rowett as their new permanent manager on a non-contract basis.
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Souness plays down Ibrox bid role
Graeme Souness is wanted by a bidder for Rangers, but the former manager is not interested in becoming involved.
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Whyte to part with Rangers shares
Craig Whyte agrees to transfer his Rangers majority shareholding to two parties planning a takeover, say administrators.
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Di Matteo decision 'after final'
Chelsea tell Roberto di Matteo a decision on his future will not be made until after the Champions League final.
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Venky's deny Blackburn for sale
Venky's deny that Blackburn Rovers will be put up for sale following the club's relegation from the Premier League.
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Hodgson adds Watson to his staff
Birmingham City goalkeeping coach Dave Watson is appointed to the England backroom staff by new manager Roy Hodgson.
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Thursday, 10 May 2012
Chick Young's view
The belief there will always be a Rangers in some shape or form is no longer justified, warns Chick Young
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Birmingham v Blackpool (agg 0-1)
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Birmingham and Blackpool in the Championship play-offs.
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VIDEO: 'Excellent' Liverpool impress Dalglish
Manager Kenny Dalglish praises Liverpool's "excellent performance" in their 4-1 win over Chelsea, saying the result is deserved reward for his side's efforts this season.
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Saints need new players - Sharp
Southampton striker Billy Sharp says the club need to sign new players to stay in the Premier League.
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Poland's football hooligan fears
The BBC's Adam Easton reports from Warsaw on Poland's attempts to shrug off a history of racism before Euro 2012
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Claridge to retire... definitely, maybe
BBC pundit Steve Claridge says he may now play a further season in a career that already spans more than two decades
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Fans to meet on colour change row
Cardiff City fans organise an "emergency meeting" to discuss how they will respond to controversial plans to change the club's colours and badge.
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VIDEO: Chicken interrupts Blackburn-Wigan match
A chicken is released on to the Ewood Park pitch during Blackburn's match against Wigan in protest at the club's owners Venky's.
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Blackburn chief sacked after leak
Blackburn sack deputy CEO Paul Hunt after he called for Steve Kean's dismissal in December.
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Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao go in search of their first European trophy against fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's Europa League final.
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Well captain Craigan will retire
Motherwell captain and defender Stephen Craigan retires from playing professional football, aged 35.
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Gers takeover 'still on course'
Rangers administrator Duff & Phelps insists new bidders can secure the club's future by the end of this week.
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VIDEO: Highlight - SPL goal of the season
Kilmarnock's James Dayton scores from distance against Dundee United, voted the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Goal of the Season.
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Naismith positive on Ibrox future
Steven Naismith believes he will continue as a Rangers player despite growing uncertainty over the club's future.
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Italian clubs face fixing probe
More than 20 Italian football teams and dozens of players are told they are under investigation as part of an inquiry into match-fixing.
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Revelling in redemption
Reports of The Old Lady of Turin's demise prove premature as Juventus win their first Serie A title since 2003
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Puyol expects to miss Euro 2012
Spain's Carles Puyol says he expects to miss Euro 2012 because he requires arthroscopic surgery on a knee injury.
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Terry form fine, says Di Matteo
Chelsea interim manager Roberto di Matteo defends club captain John Terry amid accusations of a drop in form.
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Ray Wilkins on drink-drive charge
Former England, Chelsea and Manchester United star Ray Wilkins is charged with drinking and driving in Surrey.
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Kaboul targets Champions League
Younes Kaboul says Tottenham Hotspur deserve Champions League place ahead of Arsenal and Newcastle.
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VIDEO: Highlight - SPL save of the season
Rangers' Allan McGregor pulls off a wonder save from Celtic's Joe Ledley, an effort voted the Scottish Premier League save of the season.
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No regrets on Venky's - Scudamore
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore says he does not regret allowing Venky's to take charge of Blackburn Rovers.
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VIDEO: I'm here for the long term - Kean
Blackburn boss Steve Kean claims he still has control of the dressing room, and insists Indian owners Venky's are "100%" right for the club.
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VIDEO: Blackburn 'not another Portsmouth'
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore says he has seen confidential information which suggests there is "very little danger that Blackburn as a club could be threatened" as a result of relegation from the Premier League.
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VIDEO: Hammers roar into play-off final
West Ham seal their place in the Championship play-off final by completing an emphatic semi-final victory over Cardiff. (UK only).
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Windass targets Hull City return
Ex-Hull City forward Dean Windass says he would love to return to the club and work with whoever they install as their new boss.
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Perryman still in intensive care
Exeter City director of football and ex-Tottenham player Steve Perryman remains in intensive care after collapsing at a match.
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VIDEO: Focus Forum on Hodgson and England
Football Focus's Dan Walker is joined by former Hull boss Phil Brown and ex-Sunderland winger Michael Gray to discuss the task facing new England boss Roy Hodgson ahead of Euro 2012.
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VIDEO: Di Matteo rues missed chances
Chelsea interim boss Roberto di Matteo admits Liverpool "deserved" their 4-1 victory but says his side's missed chances, including hitting the woodwork twice, changed the game at Anfield.
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VIDEO: Albert backs modern-day Magpies
Former Newcastle and Belgium defender Philippe Albert tells BBC Late Kick Off the current side has the same magic as his class of 1995-96
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England set date for Euro squad
Roy Hodgson will name his England squad for Euro 2012 on 16 May, three days after the end of the Premier League season.
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McClean quits Twitter after abuse
Footballer James McClean is understood to have closed his Twitter account after receiving sectarian abuse following his Euro 2012 call-up for the Republic of Ireland.
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Injury forces Mellor retirement
Preston North End striker Neil Mellor retires from football due to a serious knee injury, aged just 29.
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Dunfermline found wanting in SPL
Dunfermline director Jim Leishman on where it went wrong for his club in the SPL
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Mali's Traore signs for AC Milan
Mali's Bakaye Traore has signed for Italian giants AC Milan, his French club AS Nancy have announced.
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VIDEO: Hunt didn't leak letter - Harris
The editor of the Sporting Intelligence website, Nick Harris, insists Blackburn's former deputy CEO Paul Hunt did not leak a letter criticising Steve Kean.
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Leeds great Sprake calms Cardiff
Ex-Wales goalkeeper Gary Sprake tells Cardiff City fans that changing shirt colour could show benefits as it once did at his former club Leeds United.
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Hodgson 'can make the difference'
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie says new England manager Roy Hodgson may bring out the best in the national team.
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Tuesday, 8 May 2012
VIDEO: Redknapp 'excited' by season finale
Manager Harry Redknapp says "it's all still to play for" after 10-man Tottenham slip-up in their chase for a Champions League spot with a 1-1 away draw at Aston Villa.
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Di Matteo relaxed on Chelsea job
Roberto di Matteo is calm on his chances of becoming permanent Chelsea boss after the FA Cup final win over Liverpool.
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VIDEO: Pardew still eyeing third despite defeat
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says finishing third is still within the Magpies' grasp despite losing 2-0 to Manchester City at Sports Direct Arena on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Kean denies Blackburn disharmony
Manager Steve Kean rubbishes rumours of a training ground altercation with an angry fan and disharmony in the Blackburn camp as "laughable", ahead of their crucial match gainst Wigan.
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Whyte & Kennedy talks over shares
Rangers' majority shareholder Craig Whyte has held discussions with one-time bidder Brian Kennedy over the transfer of shares.
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VIDEO: Toure credits City team-mates
Manchester City's Yaya Toure praises the understanding between his team-mates after his two second-half goals earn a 2-0 win at Newcastle to edge City closer to the title.
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Wolves 'ashamed' of performances
Dave Edwards says the Wolves squad are ashamed of their performances this season after finishing bottom of the Premier League.
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Mertesacker called up by Germany
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker is named in Germany's initial 27-man Euro 2012 squad, despite not playing since February.
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Lawro's FA Cup and Premier League predictions
BBC Sport pundit goes head-to-head with former snooker world champion Dennis Taylor
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Mansfield 0-1 York
Matty Blair's extra-time header sends York back to Wembley as they win their Blue Square Bet Premier play-off semi-final at Mansfield.
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The rise of 'smart' sports stadiums
How increasingly sophisticated sports stadiums are changing the way fans experience live sport
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VIDEO: Highlights - Kilmarnock 1-1 Aberdeen
Dean Shiels' cool finish earns Kilmarnock a point at home to Aberdeen for whom Jamie Masson had scored his first top-team goal. Commentary by Liam McLeod. (UK users only)
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Boss McLeish warns Villa players
Under-pressure Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish says he has taken the flak for his players this season but will not do so next year.
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Keegan quote voted most memorable
Ex-Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan's "I will love it" remark is voted the most memorable quote in the Premier League era.
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Linfield 0-2 Rangers
Goals from Bedoya and McKay help Rangers to a 2-0 win over Linfield in a fundraising friendly at Windsor Park.
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Offer Drogba new deal - Lampard
Chelsea's Frank Lampard would love the club to offer Didier Drogba a new deal after he helped them win the FA Cup.
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Ferguson admission shows signs of task ahead
Is Man Utd manager's last-ditch optimism papering over the cracks at Old Trafford?
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VIDEO: Nerves cost Bolton victory - Coyle
Bolton manager Owen Coyle says nerves got the better of his players after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against West Bromwich Albion.
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VIDEO: Title race not finished - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says the title race is "not finished yet" despite City moving to within touching distance of their first title for 44 years after a 2-0 win away against Newcastle.
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Dalglish faces tough questions
Kenny Dalglish will need to satisfy Liverpool's owners he is still the man to lead the revival at Anfield after the Reds' FA Cup final loss to Chelsea
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Turkish clubs cleared of fixing
Turkey's Football Federation clears the country's top clubs of match-fixing, though a separate trial of 93 players and officials continues.
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VIDEO: McLeish 'relief' at Villa survival
Manager Alex McLeish admits his "relief" after a "trying season" as Aston Villa gain a 1-1 Premier League draw to all but ensure their Premier League status.
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Blackburn v Wigan
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Blackburn and Wigan in the Premier League.
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VIDEO: Highlights - St Mirren 0-1 Inverness CT
St Mirren's final home match of the Scottish Premier League season ends in defeat to Inverness CT, Richie Foran the scorer of the late winner. Commentary by Alasdair Lamont. (UK users only)
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VIDEO: League Two in 90 seconds
A look at the best of the final day action in League Two as Crawley secure back-to-back promotions, while Barnet avoid the drop at the expense of Hereford (UK users only).
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FA Cup final photos
Pictures of the FA Cup final clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley.
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Kean surprised to face relegation
Blackburn manager Steve Kean says he did not expect the club to be fighting relegation at this stage of the season.
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Title is not over, says Ferguson
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes QPR can help his side win the Premier League, while Roberto Mancini says the race is not over.
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Krul & Vorm in large Dutch squad
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul and Swansea keeper Michel Vorm are named in the 35-man Netherlands' provisional squad.
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Monday, 7 May 2012
VIDEO: Ferguson remains 'optimistic' of title
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he's remaining "optimistic" of the club winning a 20th league title after a 2-0 victory over Swansea at Old Trafford.
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Juventus seal Serie A title win
Juventus are the champions of Italy for the 28th time after wrapping up their first Serie A title in nine years.
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Man Utd 2-0 Swansea
Paul Scholes and Ashley Young earn a win over Swansea but Man Utd fail to close Man City's goal difference advantage.
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Wrexham v Luton
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Blue Square Bet Premier semi-final second leg between Wrexham and Luton Town.
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VIDEO: Survival all that matters to Martinez
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says all he is concentrating on is keeping his team in the Premier League.
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VIDEO: Rodgers asks fans for Elvis tribute
Manager Brendan Rodgers requests that Swansea fans come dressed as Elvis for Sunday's final home game against Liverpool, after comments that the Swans' Premier League survival was less likely than "The King".
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West Ham v Cardiff
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between West Ham and Cardiff in the Championship.
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Man City edge closer to title win
Man City move closer to a first title for 44 years, as Yaya Toure scores twice in a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
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VIDEO: Ralf Little gets international cap
BBC Sport's Patrick Gearey takes a look at one of the lesser known international football fixtures.
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Hibernian v Dunfermline
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Hibernian and Dunfermline in the Scottish Premier League.
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Man Utd empire won't fall - Evra
Patrice Evra does not think it will be the "end of the empire" if Manchester United lose their Premier League crown.
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Mulgrew named player of the year
Celtic's Charlie Mulgrew wins PFA Scotland's player of the year award, with team-mate James Forrest taking the young player prize.
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Thursday, 3 May 2012
Roy revealed
Training drills, travel, Roth, Updike and Kandinsky: BBC Sport looks at what makes the new England boss tick
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Quinn does not want Man City role
Former Manchester City striker Niall Quinn says he does not want to become the club's new chief executive.
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AUDIO: Eriksson backs Hodgson appointment
Former boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he expected Harry Redknapp to be offered the England manager's role but backs the "experienced" Roy Hodgson to do a "very good job".
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Glentoran face more cash problems
Glentoran's financial worries resurface after it is revealed that players and staff have not been paid for the month of April.
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VIDEO: Gerrard and Carragher back Hodgson
Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher give their backing to Roy Hodgson after he was confirmed as the new England manager.
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Dalglish values cups over fifth
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he would be more satisfied to win two cups than to finish fifth in the Premier League.
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VIDEO: Chelsea lost tempo - Di Matteo
Chelsea interim manager Roberto di Matteo admits losing 2-0 at home to Newcastle has made their push for fourth spot in the Premier League more difficult, as the Blues now sit four points off the Champions League places with only two games left.
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VIDEO: Redknapp rules out future England role
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he believes he will never become England manager, following Spurs' 4-1 thrashing of Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.
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VIDEO: The men who managed England
John Motson marks his 40th season as a BBC commentator by profiling the men who preceded Roy Hodgson as England manager, and looks at the successes and failures. (UK users only)
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Inverness CT 0-0 Dunfermline
Dunfermline fall five points behind Hibernian at the foot of the SPL table despite drawing in Inverness.
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Cardiff v West Ham
Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Cardiff and West Ham in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg.
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Hodgson headline 'unacceptable'
The Football Association says a headline in the Sun about England manager Roy Hodgson's manner of speech was "in poor taste".
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McKenzie aims to counsel players
Former Premier League striker Leon McKenzie on his plans to give something back to the game following his release from prison
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Racially abused for saving Stanley
Accrington Stanley chairman Ilyas Khan says he has been racially abused and attacked with stones since taking over the club.
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Hartson backs Team GB involvement
Representing Team GB at this summer's Olympic Games would be a "fantastic opportunity" for Welsh players says John Hartson.
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Heart scare for defender Cathcart
Craig Cathcart is a doubt for Blackpool's play-off semi-final against Birmingham City after complaining of heart palpitations.
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Real Madrid clinch La Liga title
Real Madrid seal the Spanish title with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, while Lionel Messi scores a record 68th goal this season for Barcelona.
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Veteran defender Campbell retires
Former England centre-back Sol Campbell announces his retirement from football after two decades in the game.
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Moyes tipped to succeed Ferguson
Former Manchester United boss Tommy Docherty believes Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to choose David Moyes as his successor.
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Rangers 5-0 Dundee Utd
Motherwell clinch a Champions League qualifying place after Rangers sweep aside Dundee United at Ibrox.
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Hammers out to intimidate Cardiff
West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald thinks his side's away form may worry Cardiff ahead of their play-off semi-final.
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VIDEO: Loss was self-inflicted - Coyle
Bolton boss Owen Coyle blames "poor defending" for his side's 4-1 defeat by Spurs at the Reebok Stadium but praises their second-half performance.
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VIDEO: Cisse wonder goal wows Pardew
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says Papiss Cisse is a "brilliant" striker after his brace helped secure the Magpies' first win at Stamford Bridge in 26 years.
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Bent 'could still make Euro 2012'
Aston Villa and England striker Darren Bent could recover from an ankle injury in time to be available for Euro 2012.
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Pardew relishes Cisse wonder goal
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew hails striker Papiss Cisse's "astonishing" second in the 2-0 win over Chelsea.
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Bolton 1-4 Tottenham
Tottenham move to within a point of third-placed Arsenal with a victory at Bolton that keeps the Trotters in the relegation zone.
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Fiorentina boss sacked for fight
Fiorentina boss Delio Rossi is sacked after attacking one of his own players in a spat over a substitution.
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Muamba back at 'special' Bolton
Fabrice Muamba says he is delighted to be back at Bolton after arriving for their meeting with Tottenham.
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Chelsea 0-2 Newcastle
A superb double from Papiss Cisse secures Newcastle a 2-0 victory at Chelsea to boost their push for a Champions League place.
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VIDEO: Hodgson's Swiss side thrash Romania
Roy Hodgson's Switzerland side beat the highly rated Romanian team 4-1 in the group stage of the 1994 World Cup in the Pontiac Silverdome. (UK users only)
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Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian
Hibernian take a big step towards SPL survival after victory over Aberdeen moves them five points clear.
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VIDEO: Emotional Muamba returns to the Reebok
Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is overcome with emotion as he returns to the Reebok Stadium to greet the cheering and chanting crowd.
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Austria boycott over Tymoshenko
Austria's government is to boycott Euro 2012 matches in Ukraine amid concern over the treatment of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.
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VIDEO: Muamba thanks fans for support
Bolton's Fabrice Muamba says he is "overwhelmed" by the support he has received from fans, as he returns to the Reebok Stadium to watch his side take on Tottenham.
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Uefa stands by yellow cards rule
Uefa's yellow card rules will not change in the Champions League for the next three years despite seven suspensions for this month's final.
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Leeds place six on transfer list
Leeds United boss Neil Warnock begins shaping his squad for next season by transfer listing six players and releasing five others.
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Quakers group to continue bid
DFC 1883 Ltd hope to bring Darlington out of administration, despite failing to obtain a Company Voluntary Arrangement.
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Redknapp gives up on England job
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp concedes he will never coach England after West Brom boss Roy Hodgson was handed the job.
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York 1-1 Mansfield
Mansfield survive the sending-off of striker Matt Green to hold York in the first leg of their Blue Square Bet Premier play-off semi-final.
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Liverpool 0-1 Fulham
Martin Skrtel's own goal earns Fulham a first win at Anfield as Liverpool's poor run at home continues.
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VIDEO: Hodgson ready to win over players
New England manager Roy Hodgson says he is aware of the tough task ahead to get the team ready for Euro 2012 in less than six weeks and admits he will have to win over fans and players.
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Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Morrell focuses on play-off win
Wrexham boss Andy Morrell says his players are focused on the play-off semi-final clash at Luton Town.
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Lennon regrets Cup semi ref rant
Celtic manager Neil Lennon is to apologise to Euan Norris for confronting the Scottish Cup semi-final referee.
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VIDEO: Appointment 'not based on cost'
Football Association chairman David Bernstein says "financial considerations did not drive" the board's thinking during their quest to appoint a new England manager.
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VIDEO: Everton unlucky not to win - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says his team "played some really good stuff" and were unlucky not to leave Stoke with a victory, rather than a 1-1 draw.
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Stoke 1-1 Everton
Cameron Jerome cancels out Peter Crouch's own-goal as Stoke fight back to earn a 1-1 draw with Everton.
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Bolton v Tottenham
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Bolton and Tottenham in the Premier League.
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Darlington set to quit Arena home
Darlington are set to leave their Arena home venue as of next season, and seek a ground share alternative outside the town.
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Cabaye surprised by Newcastle run
Midfielder Yohan Cabaye tells BBC Sport that Newcastle's lofty position in the Premier League has come as a surprise.
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VIDEO: Fulham deserved victory - Riise
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise admits he was nervous on his return to Anfield with Fulham, but says he felt strong on the pitch and believes the 1-0 victory was deserved for the visitors.
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Dalglish laments 'poor' attitude
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish says his team's attitude was "very poor" in their 1-0 defeat by Fulham as they prepare for Saturday's FA Cup final.
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Di Matteo backs Blues experience
Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo believes the experienced players in his squad could make the difference in the battle for fourth.
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VIDEO: Pulis praises 'fantastic' Stoke
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes his team had the better of the second half during their 1-1 draw against Everton, describing his team's attitude as "fantastic".
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Keeper James leaves Bristol City
Former England goalkeeper David James is among eight players released by Bristol City after their successful fight against relegation.
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Hodgson not surprised by England call
Roy Hodgson says he was not surprised to be offered the England manager's job by the Football Association.
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VIDEO: The men who managed England
With the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England new manager, legendary BBC commentator John Motson profiles the men who preceded the 64-year-old in the job, and looks at the successes and failures. (UK users only)
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