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Alan Hansen: 'Steven Gerrard's form key for Liverpool'
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen says that Steven Gerrard's form is key for the Reds as they close in on their first league title since 1990.Apr 15, 04:45
Alan Hansen: Liverpool will get "scared" in title run-in
Liverpool legend Alan Hansen feels that the current squad will get "scared" as they enter the final six games of their season.Apr 1, 03:13
Alan Hansen: 'Second would be failure for Liverpool'
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen believes that finishing second in the Premier League this season would not be considered a success for the club.Mar 31, 10:49
On this day: Liverpool win League Cup at Manchester United's expense
Thirty-one years ago today, Liverpool win the League Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Wembley.Mar 26, 11:44
Alan Hansen: 'Manchester United players are not good enough'
Alan Hansen believes that the Manchester United players are "not good enough", and questions how long David Moyes will be kept on as manager.Mar 17, 06:53
Alan Hansen: 'Alan Pardew lucky not to be sacked'
Alan Hansen believes that Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is lucky not to have been fired for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.Mar 2, 09:10
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Thierry Henry joins BBC as pundit for 2014 World Cup
Thierry Henry signs for the BBC as part of its World Cup coverage team.Dec 14, 00:26
Shades of Wilf McGuinness in David Moyes's Manchester United
Some Manchester United fans have been comparing the job done by David Moyes to the one carried out by Wilf McGuinness over 40 years ago. Here, Sports Mole assesses that school of thought.Dec 8, 11:43
Arsene Wenger hits back at 'Match of the Day' critics
Arsene Wenger says that he is not bothered by the opinions of Match of the Day pundits who think Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season.Dec 4, 06:56
Review: 'The Class of '92'
Sports Mole gives its verdict on the Manchester United-themed documentary The Class of '92.Nov 28, 21:45
Rio Ferdinand to become pundit for BBC at 2014 World Cup?
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reportedly agrees to become a pundit for the BBC during next year's World Cup in Brazil.Oct 25, 11:34
Alan Hansen: 'Manchester United on verge of losing Premier League title'
Alan Hansen believes that Manchester United are "on the verge" of slipping out of the Premier League title race.Oct 21, 08:58
Alan Hansen: 'Robert Lewandowski could end England's World Cup dream'
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen believes that England need to be wary of Poland striker Robert Lewandowski during their final World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.Oct 14, 08:48
Gary Lineker: 'Gary Neville is very good as a Sky Sports pundit'
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker praises Gary Neville's football punditry for rival broadcasters Sky Sports.Oct 1, 11:24
Alan Hansen: 'Alarm bells are ringing at Manchester United'
Alan Hansen believes that "alarm bells are ringing" at Manchester United following their poor start to the season.Sep 30, 09:02
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Top five Cup matches
Ahead of tomorrow's League Cup meeting, Sports Mole looks at five of the best Cup matches between rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.Sep 24, 10:37
Gary Lineker wants David Beckham as 'Match of the Day' pundit
Gary Lineker admits that he would "love" to have David Beckham as a pundit on Match of the Day.Sep 18, 12:52
Gary Lineker praises "superb" Alan Hansen following retirement announcement
Gary Lineker praises Alan Hansen following the ex-footballer's announcement that he is leaving Match of the Day after the World Cup.Sep 5, 11:42
Alan Hansen confirms 'Match of the Day' exit after World Cup
Alan Hansen confirms that he is leaving Match of the Day following next year's World Cup in Brazil.Sep 5, 11:35
Alan Hansen offered job as Manchester City manager
TV pundit Alan Hansen reveals that he rejected the chance to become the Manchester City manager in 1995.Sep 5, 09:33
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Mark Lawrenson given reduced role on 'Match of the Day'?
Mark Lawrenson is reportedly handed a reduced role on BBC football highlights show Match of the Day for the upcoming season.Aug 2, 12:05
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Alan Hansen: 'Don't write off Spain just yet'
Alan Hansen says that it is too early to rule Spain out of winning the 2014 World Cup, despite their Confederations Cup final loss to Brazil.Jul 1, 05:53
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Stars from all sports take part in PGA ProAm tournament at Wentworth
A number of sports stars including Theo Walcott and Chris Robshaw take part in the PGA ProAm tournament at Wentworth.May 22, 13:01
Alan Hansen to leave 'Match of the Day' after 20 years?
Alan Hansen will reportedly leave his punditry role on Match of the Day at the end of next season.May 15, 11:23
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In profile: Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure at Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge of Manchester United.May 8, 11:09
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Alan Hansen: 'Tottenham Hotspur must win at Chelsea'
Alan Hansen believes that Tottenham Hotspur must beat Chelsea on Wednesday to stand any chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League.May 6, 23:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fpaulo-di-canio-sunderland_1.jpg "Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Adam Johnson against Newcastle on April 14, 2013")
Alan Hansen expects Paolo Di Canio to save Sunderland from drop
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen believes that Paolo Di Canio will steer Sunderland to Premier League survival.Apr 15, 10:19
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Alan Hansen: 'Roberto Mancini should have left Manchester City last summer'
Alan Hansen believes that Roberto Mancini should have left Manchester City last summer after the club failed to sign the players he wanted.Apr 8, 08:55
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Alan Hansen predicts Chelsea Premier League title challenge
Alan Hansen is confident that Chelsea are capable of pushing for the Premier League title next season.Mar 11, 09:39
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Alan Hansen: 'The players, not Rafael Benitez, are the problem at Chelsea'
Alan Hansen believes that lacking the "right type of player" is Chelsea's problem, not interim manager Rafael Benitez.Feb 25, 11:49
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Paul Lambert: 'Ciaran Clark should take Alan Hansen's advice'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert feels that defender Ciaran Clark should listen to the advice of pundit Alan Hansen. Feb 9, 15:03
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Alan Hansen urges Sir Alex Ferguson to drop David de Gea
Alan Hansen calls on Sir Alex Ferguson to drop goalkeeper David de Gea from the Manchester United team following his mistake against Tottenham.Jan 21, 10:49
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Grant Holt: 'Luis Suarez was right not to tell referee of handball'
Norwich City striker Grant Holt admits that he would have mirrored the actions of Luis Suarez, who failed to alert officials to his handball offence, which led to Liverpool's winning goal over Mansfield Town.Jan 7, 10:50
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Alan Hansen: 'Luis Suarez's handball wasn't deliberate in Liverpool victory'
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen believes that Luis Suarez did nothing wrong in allowing his handball goal to stand against Mansfield and insists that it was not deliberate.Jan 7, 09:12
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Hillsborough song tops Christmas charts
The Hillsborough tribute song reaches the top of music charts at Christmas.Dec 23, 19:01
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Alan Hansen sings Daniel Agger praises
Former Liverpool captain Alan Hansen is full of praise for current centre-back Daniel Agger.Dec 20, 01:37
Alan Hansen hails Liverpool duo
Alan Hansen pays tribute to Liverpool centre-backs Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel.Dec 19, 08:36
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Video: Hillsborough Justice Collective release video for song
The music video of the Hillsborough Justice Collective's cover of 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' is released.Dec 5, 14:10
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Gary Lineker goads Alan Hansen on Twitter
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker mocks fellow pundit Alan Hansen's golf game following latest proposal on long-handled putters.Nov 28, 16:32
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Alan Hansen: 'Luis Suarez makes it hard for referees'
Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen admits that Luis Suarez has a reputation for diving.Oct 8, 15:26
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