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Dysfunctional FA exasperate Fergie

Date: 20th March 2010 at 6:00 pm | Filed under: Football News, Manchester United, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted the Football Association's disciplinary system after Steven Gerrard escaped punishment for the second time in a week.

The Liverpool captain was not suspended despite making what appeared to be a V-sign towards referee Andre Marriner in the 1-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic earlier this month before also escaping censure for a nasty challenge on …

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Spurs close in on Sandro deal

Date: 20th March 2010 at 5:40 pm | Filed under: Football News, Premiership, Tottenham | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Tottenham Hotspur are close to completing a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Sandro from Internacional.

The 21-year-old has been on Spurs' radar for some time and Internacional president Vitorio Piffero is upbeat about the prospects of a deal being sealed in the near future.

He said:"I think that the transfer of Sandro to Tottenham will be arranged immediately, because we are very …

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Gerrard escapes gesture action

Date: 20th March 2010 at 5:20 pm | Filed under: Football News, Liverpool, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

The Football Association will not take action against Steven Gerrard following his alleged hand gesture towards referee Andre Marriner.

The Liverpool captain had found himself in the media spotlight after appearing to flash a V-sign when he was booked by Marriner during his side's 1-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic at Monday.

Speaking in the build-up to Thursday's Europa League last 16 clash with …

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Zola happy with new owners

Date: 20th March 2010 at 5:00 pm | Filed under: Football News, Premiership, West Ham | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has dismissed suggestions that club co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan have interfered with team matters at Upton Park.

The former Birmingham City supremos keep a close eye on all areas of the club, but Zola is not concerned that they might start to try to influence his selections.

He commented:"They never have done that. They like …

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Leonardo expects Becks to cope

Date: 20th March 2010 at 4:40 pm | Filed under: Football News, Manchester United, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

AC Milan coach Leonardo has backed David Beckham to cope with his "special" return to Manchester United.

Beckham, 34, will line up against the club he supported as a boy and spent the first 10 years of his career in Wednesday's second leg of a Champions League's last 16 tie.

The former England midfielder has not made a competitive club appearance at Old …

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Benitez: Reina is best keeper

Date: 20th March 2010 at 4:20 pm | Filed under: Football News, Liverpool, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes Pepe Reina is comfortably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old Spain international is poised to commit his long-term future to the Anfield club after agreeing a new contract and Benitez is delighted to have secured the services of a goalkeeper he believes is head and shoulders above his rivals.

"We are really pleased because I remember …

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Pearson talks up Dowie role

Date: 20th March 2010 at 4:00 pm | Filed under: Football News, Hull City, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Hull City chairman Adam Pearson is confident that he has found the right man in Iain Dowie for the job of saving the Tigers from relegation from the Premier League.

Dowie has taken charge of City until the end of the season, with Hull having just nine games left to try and engineer a move away from the drop zone.

Pearson told Sky Sports:"We've got a very honest manager …

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Coyle talks up Davies’ chances

Date: 20th March 2010 at 3:40 pm | Filed under: Bolton Wanderers, Football News, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Bolton striker Kevin Davies can stage a late run for a place in England's World Cup squad, according to Trotters boss Owen Coyle.

Davies notched his sixth goal of the season during Saturday's 2-1 Premier League victory over West Ham United and has impressed Coyle both on and off the pitch since he arrived at …

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Spurs expect Keane return

Date: 20th March 2010 at 3:20 pm | Filed under: Football News | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Celtic have been told that they no chance of keeping loan striker Robbie Keane on a permanent basis.

The 29-year-old has scored eight goals in eight games since joining the Bhoys from Tottenham Hotspur, but Spurs first-team coach Joe Jordan insists a permanent deal is out of the question.

He told the Sunday Herald:"Without a doubt Keane will return, he's the captain.

"Harry Redknapp brought him back here and he …

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Laws looks to the positives

Date: 20th March 2010 at 3:00 pm | Filed under: Burnley, Football News, Premiership | Author: FFC News Desk | image © Action Images

Burnley manager Brian Laws believes his side are improving despite falling to a 3-1 Premier League defeat at high-flyers Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.

The Clarets held their more illustrious opponents at one stage when David Nugent cancelled out Cesc Fabregas' opener.

But England winger Theo Walcott scored on the hour before Andrey Arshavin capitalised late in the day …

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