Derby delight for relieved Rafa

Date: 30th November 2009 at 9:11 am | Written by
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is hoping Sunday's 2-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton can be a sign of better things to come for the Anfield club. The under-fire Reds boss has seen his ailing …

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Moyes bemoans misfortune

Date: 30th November 2009 at 9:11 am | Written by
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Everton manager David Moyes rued his side's lack of luck after their run of poor form continued with a 2-0 Merseyside derby defeat at the hands of Liverpool. Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt eased …

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Free-falling Wolves worry Mick

Date: 30th November 2009 at 9:11 am | Written by
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Mick McCarthy admitted Wolves got exactly what they deserved from Sunday's disappointing 1-0 derby defeat at home to Birmingham City. The home side failed to find a response to Lee Bowyer's early goal for …

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Magnificent Blues please Alex

Date: 30th November 2009 at 9:11 am | Written by
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Manager Alex McLeish believes Birmingham City's 1-0 derby win over Wolves highlights just how far they have come in his two years at the helm. McLeish celebrated his second anniversary in the St Andrew's …

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What does Harry do with Niko Kranjcar?

Date: 30th November 2009 at 1:10 am | Written by
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7801834Football FanCast guest columnist Kevin Roper wonders what Harry Redknapp should do with Niko Kranjcar. I have seen some one sided games in my time and Harry Redknapp will watch this game …

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Disappointing for Man City…but it isn’t over until the fat lady sings

Date: 29th November 2009 at 7:50 pm | Written by
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mark-hughesFootball FanCast columnist David Mooney is disappointed with City’s form, but at the same time doesn’t feel that Mark Hughes should be under any such pressure as a result. I have been …

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Blues begin with Watford tie

Date: 29th November 2009 at 5:28 pm | Written by
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Chelsea's FA Cup defence will begin with a home tie against Championship side Watford following the draw for the third round of this year's competition. The Blues were 3-1 winners over the same opposition …

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Ferguson: Rio back by Xmas

Date: 29th November 2009 at 3:57 pm | Written by
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson fully expects to have Rio Ferdinand back in his first-team plans by Christmas. Ferdinand, 31, has sat out the last five games with a calf injury which is …

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Trio named on award shortlist

Date: 29th November 2009 at 1:28 pm | Written by
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Premier League trio Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba and Steven Gerrard have all been shortlisted for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. Manchester United forward Rooney, Chelsea striker Drogba and Liverpool skipper Gerrard have been named …

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Anelka calls for new Blues deal

Date: 29th November 2009 at 1:28 pm | Written by
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Striker Nicolas Anelka has hinted he is ready to finish his career with Chelsea after urging the Stamford Bridge club to offer him a new contract. Reports claim that the Blues are ready to …

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