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Wilshere set for knee surgery - 2012-05-17
The Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to have minor surgery on his knee. The 20-year-old did not play for the Gunners last season, because of an ankle problem. www.independent.co.uk |
Van Persie talks end in deadlock - 2012-05-17
Negotiations between Robin van Persie and Arsenal this week produced no resolution on his new contract and it is believed the striker will wait until after Euro 2012 to see what offers he gets from other clubs. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Duncan Ferguson |
Liverpool cast net wide as all clear given for Martinez talks - 2012-05-17
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Liverpool moved rapidly to replace Kenny Dalglish yesterday with plans to approach at least eight managers from across Britain and Europe, including Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez, Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers, and even an ambitious bid to ascertain Pep Guardiola's interest. www.independent.co.uk More stories about David Beckham |
Carragher says Liverpool must be patient in pursuit of Premier League title - 2012-05-17
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Jamie Carragher has told Liverpool’s fans and owners that whoever replaces Kenny Dalglish the club are in no position to challenge for the Premier league title. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Jamie Carragher |
Arsenal must keep Robin van Persie warns Patrick Vieira - 2012-05-17
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As Robin van Persie headed for Switzerland yesterday to join his international team-mates, with a contract extension at Arsenal still to be agreed, Patrick Vieira said it was vital to his old club that they retained the Dutchman. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Chris Coleman |
Fabio Capello pursues interest in full-time role at Chelsea - 2012-05-17
Former England manager is pushing to be appointed as the next man in charge at Stamford Bridge. telegraph.feedsportal.com |
Liverpool target managers from Pep Guardiola to Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers to fill Anfield hotseat - 2012-05-17
Anfield club draw up shortlist of up to eight candidates, including Guardiola, Rodgers, Villas-Boas and Capello. telegraph.feedsportal.com More stories about Simon Charlton |
VIDEO: Liverpool need stability - Aldridge - 2012-05-17
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. www.bbc.co.uk |
VIDEO: Robben calls for Uefa rule change - 2012-05-17
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. www.bbc.co.uk More stories about Arjen Robben |
No decision on Van Persie future - 2012-05-17
Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future. www.bbc.co.uk |
Ballack backing Bayern - 2012-05-17
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack is backing the German outfit to win the Champions League final on Saturday. www.soccerway.com |
Suarez reveals Spanish dream - 2012-05-17
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits that he dreams of one day playing in Spain, though remains happy on Merseyside for the time being. www.soccerway.com |
Mahamadou Diarra signs new deal with Fulham - 2012-05-17
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Fulham have agreed a one-year contract extension with midfielder Mahamadou Diarra. www.independent.co.uk |
Jamie Carragher says Kenny Dalglish sacking was a 'sad day' for Liverpool - 2012-05-17
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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted it was a "sad day" to see Kenny Dalglish leave Anfield, but accepts everyone must now be "fully committed" to the challenges ahead. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Jamie Carragher |
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerges as favourite to land Aston Villa manager post - 2012-05-17
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Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer |
Liverpool to open talks with Roberto Martinez about succeeding Kenny Dalglish - 2012-05-17
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Wigan have given Liverpool permission to speak to their manager Roberto Martinez over the vacancy at Anfield. www.independent.co.uk |
The mindgames of a European Cup final - 2012-05-17
BBC Sport pundits Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen on how singing helped them conquer Europe and what Chelsea need to do to beat Bayern www.bbc.co.uk More stories about Bo Hansen |
Martinez on Liverpool shortlist - 2012-05-17
Roberto Martinez is given permission to speak to Liverpool and is one of several candidates shortlisted to succeed Kenny Dalglish. www.bbc.co.uk |
Champions League final 2012: defeat for Chelsea against Bayern would ruin them in the head, says Franck Ribery - 2012-05-17
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery starts the mind games with Chelsea ahead of European Cup showpiece. telegraph.feedsportal.com |
Liverpool owners will take advice over appointment of Kenny Dalglish successor - 2012-05-17
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Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists owners Fenway Sports Group are taking the advice of "pre-eminent people in football" in their quest to find the right man to replace Kenny Dalglish. www.independent.co.uk |
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere to have operation after flare up in his knee during rehabilitation from injury - 2012-05-17
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is to undergo a minor procedure on his knee in the next few days, the club have confirmed. telegraph.feedsportal.com |
Dalglish sacking unfair - Hansen - 2012-05-17
Kenny Dalglish did not get the chance he deserved at Liverpool, says former Anfield team-mate and close friend Alan Hansen www.bbc.co.uk More stories about Bo Hansen |
Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Martinez, Rafael Benitez... The contenders to replace Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager - 2012-05-17
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With Kenny Dalglish dismissed following a poor season in terms of their Premier League campaign, Liverpool are on the hunt for a new manager. www.independent.co.uk |
Kenny Dalglish backs Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group despite his sacking as manager - 2012-05-17
Sacked Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has given his backing to owners Fenway Sports Group. telegraph.feedsportal.com |
Carlos Tevez refuses to apologise to 'president of England' Alex Ferguson over 'RIP Fergie' banner - 2012-05-17
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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez has risked further infuriating his own club over the "Fergie RIP" poster which has earned him public censure from them, by ridiculing the Manchester United manager and refusing to apologise. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Duncan Ferguson |
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King Kenny Dalglish loses grip on the poisoned chalice of Liverpool - 2012-05-17
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By one of those supreme football symmetries, Roy Hodgson was sitting in the national-team manager's chair, explaining all the advice Kenny Dalglish had provided about the Liverpool players in his new England squad, at the moment Dalglish returned to the foreign holiday mode he abandoned when Anfield interrupted his Gulf cruise with an SOS call 18 months ago. Hodgson was leaving through the back door, cut to the raw by his experience, as Dalglish walked through the front. Which only goes to show that a year and a half is a very long time in football. www.independent.co.uk |
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QPR captain Joey Barton admits one FA charge - 2012-05-17
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Joey Barton, Queen's Park Rangers' captain, has accepted a charge of violent conduct against Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and denied a second charge of alleged violent conduct against Vincent Kompany, the Football Association said yesterday. www.independent.co.uk More stories about Warren Barton |
League results forced Kenny Dalglish sacking says Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre - 2012-05-17
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Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations. www.independent.co.uk More stories about David Beckham |
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra confesses to feeling the pressure before Luis Suarez handshake game - 2012-05-17
Manchester United defender admits it has been a difficult year and says pressure before Liverpool game was most intense he has ever felt. telegraph.feedsportal.com More stories about Simon Charlton |
Joey Barton accepts violent conduct charge for Manchester City fracas, but denies second charge - 2012-05-17
Controversial QPR midfielder accepts one charge of violent conduct for Manchester City incident but disputes a second . telegraph.feedsportal.com More stories about Warren Barton |
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