Kroenke ups Gunners stake

Date: 30th March 2009 at 3:05 pm | Written by
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American business tycoon Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal to just over 20 per cent after purchasing further shares from fellow director Danny Fiszman. The Gunners board have acted together to try and prevent a possible takeover of the …

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Mowbray: West Brom will be back

Date: 30th March 2009 at 3:04 pm | Written by
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West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray remains convinced that his side will become a force in the Premier League, even if they are relegated this season. The Baggies are currently rock-bottom and seven points adrift of safety, but Mowbray retains belief …

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Wigan boss backs striker approach

Date: 30th March 2009 at 3:02 pm | Written by
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Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is content that his cautious introduction of striker Hugo Rodallega will pay dividends in the future. The £4.5million recruit from Mexican side Necaxa has made just two starts for the Latics to date, but Bruce has …

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Dutchman denies Chelsea rumours

Date: 30th March 2009 at 3:01 pm | Written by
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Netherlands midfield ace Rafael van der Vaart has denied reports suggesting that he is close to agreeing a move to Chelsea from Real Madrid. The 26-year-old has struggled to make his mark at the Bernabeu since his switch from Hamburg last …

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Manchester City recieve a timely boost

Date: 30th March 2009 at 2:59 pm | Written by
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Long-term injury absentee Martin Petrov has handed Manchester City a timely boost by returning to training. The 30-year-old Bulgaria international winger has been sidelined by knee ligament damage since October and has made only a handful of appearances for the Citizens …

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Ladies and Gentlemen of Bolton Wanderers, Mr Dave Spikey.

Date: 30th March 2009 at 2:52 pm | Written by
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Oh what a hectic few months that's been! I'm logging on quickly and briefly to inform you of some very exciting news for all you Football fans out there, and more specifically the Bolton fans! Over the next month on the …

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Shearer, Van Nistelrooy, Fowler – what has happened to the old fashioned No.9?

Date: 30th March 2009 at 2:10 pm | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Alec Fenn looks at the slow death of the old fashioned No.9 in the modern game. Shearer, Cole, Fowler, Van Nistelrooy, Henry, Ferdinand, just the names of six strikers who have set alight the Premier League with their goal scoring exploits …

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Is it time for Sir Alex Ferguson to give him the No.1 gig at Old Trafford?

Date: 30th March 2009 at 2:04 pm | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Christopher Dodd wonders if Sir Alex should put his faith in Ben Foster and install him as United's No.1 for next season. After watching such an outstanding performance by Ben Foster from the stands of Wembley I left the ground with a …

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Has Norwich proved the last chance saloon for striker?

Date: 30th March 2009 at 1:57 pm | Written by
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Champ Corner's Steven Woodgate wonders if Carl Cort days in the Championship are now over after his recent failings at Carrow Rd. The man can't get a break, well apart from a break in his body that is. Carl Cort has been …

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How seven sub ruling has proved beneficial for the Premier League

Date: 30th March 2009 at 1:34 pm | Written by
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Premiership Talk's Brian Lofrumento feels that the decision to allow clubs to name seven substitutes has proved extremely beneficial. The suits of the English Premier League are constantly thinking of ways to make the sport and the league better, and this summer two …

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