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Van der Sar makes United return

Date: 12th January 2010 at 9:08 am | Written by
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has returned to training for the first time since his wife was taken ill in December. The 39-year-old Dutchman was placed on indefinite compassionate leave by the …

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Al Fahim to hand over shares

Date: 5th January 2010 at 10:28 pm | Written by
Former Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim intends to hand over his remaining shares to the club's supporters' trust. Al Fahim's chaotic five-week reign was ended by the sale of the south coast club to current …

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Why Man City fans deserves a damn sight better

Date: 13th November 2009 at 1:03 pm | Written by
robinhoWhen Robinho signed for Manchester City for a club record fee of £32.5 million at the start of last season, City fans would be forgiven for thinking it was the second coming. …

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Lampard injury fears ease

Date: 13th November 2009 at 12:18 pm | Written by
Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Frank Lampard will be sidelined for around three weeks by a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with England. The 31-year-old tore a muscle in his left thigh …

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Terry a doubt for Brazil clash

Date: 13th November 2009 at 11:42 am | Written by
Captain John Terry has emerged as a major doubt for England's friendly against Brazil this weekend due to an ankle injury. The 28-year-old Chelsea central defender was expected to lead an already depleted England side …

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Barcelona deny Robinho talks

Date: 11th November 2009 at 4:12 pm | Written by
Barcelona's technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has played down renewed speculation linking the European champions with a move to sign Manchester City forward Robinho. The 25-year-old former Real Madrid ace is known to be keen …

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The Americans £100m throw of the dice to save Liverpool

Date: 6th November 2009 at 2:15 pm | Written by
hicks-gillettAll I can say, is that it’s about time they did something. George Gillett and Tom Hicks are hopefully finally going to put their money where their mouths are by offering a …

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Is this the reason the Saudis are holding tight on Liverpool deal?

Date: 24th October 2009 at 1:59 pm | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Les Fitzpatrick feels that things at Liverpool may have to get a little worse before they can get better. There is a saying in life that sometimes things have to get worse before they get better and …

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Pompey owner in hospital

Date: 2nd October 2009 at 10:00 am | Written by
Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim has been taken to hospital in Dubai where he is currently undergoing tests. The Arabian Business website has released a series of photographs which show the 32-year-old being treated by medical staff. Al Fahim flew to Dubai …

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Rooney embodies the team and acts as a symbol for its mentality

Date: 28th September 2009 at 3:29 pm | Written by
Football FanCast columnist Alex Rowland feels that the summer departures have simply galvanised the football club, not to mention improved team spirit. Two big players left Old Trafford this summer and we all know about their goal scoring records and inside leg measurements …

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