Football FanCast guest columnist Ray McMahon feels
that Newcastle should look to railroad Villa's interest in Daniel Sturridge, by
making him a stipulation in any such deal that will see Given move to City.

Being a trained UEFA coach, nothing gives me great satisfaction in seeing
players come through the system and making their names in the game. While

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Newcastle United striker Charles N'Zogbia is on the verge of sealing a switch to Wigan Athletic while Ryan Taylor is set to move in the other direction.

N'Zogbia is desperate to leave St James' Park after engaging in a public war of words with Magpies boss Joe Kinnear earlier this week.

The French midfielder claimed he would never play for Kinnear again after the veteran boss mis-pronounced his …

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted that he almost left the club last summer.

The England international was linked with a transfer to Internazionale where he would have been reunited with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho, only to eventually decide to remain in London.

Lampard has revealed he was unsure what to do following the death of his mother Pat, saying: …

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West Ham United midfielder Julien Faubert could seal a loan switch to Real Madrid before the transfer window closes on Monday afternoon.

The Frenchman has been given permission to talk to the Spanish giants after struggling to establish himself as a first-team regular at Upton Park.

Chief executive Scott Duxbury told West Ham's official website: "Julien has struggled to …

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has criticised Harry Redknapp for comments the Tottenham boss made recently about wanting to bring Robbie Keane back to White Hart Lane.

Sunderland chief Ricky Sbragia has also been unhappy with Redknapp's tactics during the …

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West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has bolstered his improving squad by capturing the Czech Republic international Radoslav Kovac on loan until the end of the season from Spartak Moscow.

The 29-year-old midfielder could make the move permanent in the summer if the loan agreement is a success.

Zola told the club's official website: "He will give us competition in a midfield, which is already very strong.

"I'm pleased to have Radoslav here. He has …

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Tottenham have confirmed that Jermain Defoe faces several weeks on the sidelines after injuring a foot in training on Friday.

The 26-year-old only rejoined Spurs from Portsmouth earlier this month since when he has netted three times in four starts for Harry Redknapp's side.

Some reports have suggested the England international could be out for the season although a club spokesman said …

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Thank you for joining us on this bright Saturday morning, as we bring you all the top headlines from the football world today which includes – Chelsea boss backs rant, Manchester United out to hijack Madrid move, Everton boss eyes Ghanaian & Newcastle want N'Zogbia/Taylor swap.

Log on to Football FanCast.com every weekend morning around 10.30am and …

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New Football FanCast columnist Charles Harris feels that Chelsea is in need of some new players and fresh ideas in
order to galvanise the football club once again.

Much of the debate this
season has surrounded Chelsea. From the opening day four goal salvo against
Portsmouth which seemed an early indication of prosperous times under Luiz
Felipe Scolari, to the recent …

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