Liverpool boss calls for an end to criticism

Date: 30th April 2009 at 5:10 pm | Written by
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Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's performances in recent weeks should finally put to bed suggestions that they are a negative side. The Reds have scored 17 goals and conceded 12 during their six games in the month of April – including a …

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Man City boss in no rush to secure deal

Date: 30th April 2009 at 5:08 pm | Written by
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Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has told Elano that discussing a new contract with the Brazilian midfielder is not one of his priorities. The 27-year-old playmaker recently revealed a desire to pledge his long-term future to the club despite failing to …

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Newcastle star faces contract wait

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:42 pm | Written by
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Newcastle United defender Sebastien Bassong is happy to put off talks over a new contract until the club's fight against relegation has come to an end. The 22-year-old has impressed since his arrival from Metz last summer and has another year …

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Villa striker pledges future

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:41 pm | Written by
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Aston Villa striker John Carew insists he is happy at Villa Park and has no intention of leaving the Premier League club in the summer. The 29-year-old Norway international has suffered a number of injury problems since heading to England in …

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Everton star goes under the knife

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:39 pm | Written by
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Everton defender Phil Jagielka has undergone surgery to repair the ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 26-year-old England international sustained the problem during the 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last weekend and faces around six months out of action …

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Fulham ace Hangeland rubbishes rumours

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:37 pm | Written by
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Key Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has moved to end speculation linking him with a summer move away from Craven Cottage. The 27-year-old Norway international is currently in talks with the Cottagers over a new contract and Hangeland insists that Fulham remain …

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Spurs boss targets top four

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:36 pm | Written by
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is hoping to add only a couple of players to his squad for next season. Redknapp has guided Spurs away from relegation danger and into contention for a place in Europe, but he has even higher …

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Hull City chief prepares for the worst

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:35 pm | Written by
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Hull City chairman Paul Duffen says his club are fully prepared for the worst, if they suffer relegation from the Premier League. The Tigers have slipped to within three points of the drop zone on the back of a dreadful run …

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West Ham striker content despite setback

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:33 pm | Written by
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West Ham United striker Carlton Cole is making good progress in his recovery from a groin injury which has kept him sidelined since early March. The 25-year-old was injured while on international duty with England and is only now nearing a …

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Could injury prove a blessing in disguise for United?

Date: 30th April 2009 at 2:11 pm | Written by
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Football FanCast guest columnist Lee Mitchell feels that maybe Rio's injury could well prove a blessing in disguise. With news that Rio Ferdinand maybe missing from Tuesday evening's trip to the Emirates I would be lying if a little part inside of me isn't punching …

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