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Nigel Adkins hails Ramirez ambition
Southampton boss Nigel Adkins describes the prospect of signing Gaston Ramirez as exciting and hails the club's ambition.Aug 17, 16:27
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Sir Alex Ferguson questions Rio Ferdinand fine
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson questions the FA's motives behind fining Rio Ferdinand for comments about Ashley Cole on Twitter.Aug 17, 16:18
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Alan Pardew: 'Tottenham Hotspur are a mystery'
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes that Tottenham are a "mystery" going into the new season.Aug 17, 16:05
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Thomas Vermaelen proud to be Arsenal captain
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen expresses his pride at being named the club's new captain following Robin van Persie's departure.Aug 17, 15:54
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Tony Pulis warns against complacency
Stoke boss Tony Pulis warns supporters not to harbour unrealistic expectations next season.Aug 17, 15:41
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Robin van Persie: 'Manchester United are my perfect match'
Robin van Persie claims that he and Manchester United are a "perfect match".Aug 17, 15:27
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Clint Dempsey fined by Fulham
Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey is fined by the club for refusing to play against Norwich City tomorrow.Aug 17, 15:12
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Roberto Mancini denies Brian Marwood rift
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini moves to deny rumours of a rift between him and Brian Marwood.Aug 17, 15:03
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Martin Jol confirms Moussa Dembele bid
Fulham boss Martin Jol confirms that the club have received an offer for Moussa Dembele from a Premier League side.Aug 17, 14:52
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Roberto Di Matteo: 'Signings will add style'
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo backs his summer signings to change Chelsea's style of play.Aug 17, 14:42
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Brendan Rodgers: 'I have no problem with Andy Carroll'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists that he has no problem with striker Andy Carroll.Aug 17, 14:31
Clint Dempsey left out of Fulham squad
Clint Dempsey is left out of the Fulham squad for their season opener against Norwich City tomorrow amid speculation over his future.Aug 17, 14:21
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Mark Hughes expects Joey Barton loan
QPR manager Mark Hughes expects Joey Barton to be loaned out this season.Aug 17, 14:13
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PFA defend Morten Gamst Pedersen
The PFA defend Morten Gamst Pedersen over comments by Blackburn global advisor Shebby Singh.Aug 16, 14:04
Ten reasons why Liverpool will do better this season
Sports Mole counts down 10 reasons why Liverpool will do better this season than they did last campaign.Aug 16, 14:00
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Kevin Keegan backs Liverpool to reach top four
Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan backs his former club to regain their spot in the Premier League's top four.Aug 16, 13:52
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Louis Saha joins Sunderland
Sunderland complete the signing of striker Louis Saha on a one-year deal.Aug 16, 13:29
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Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to try Twenty20
Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt are considering a switch from athletics to cricket to join Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash league.Aug 16, 13:26
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Joao Moutinho not ruling out Tottenham Hotspur move
Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho refuses to rule out leaving the club this summer.Aug 16, 13:08
Brendan Rodgers hopeful for "one or two" more signings
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hopes to bring in one or two new signings within the next 48 hours.Aug 16, 12:52
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Bayern Munich deny Javi Martinez transfer
Bayern Munich deny reports claiming that they have agreed a deal to sign Javi Martinez for £31m.Aug 16, 11:44
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Kevin Davies: 'We'll support Fabrice Muamba'
Bolton striker Kevin Davies vows to support Fabrice Muamba after the midfielder was forced to retire from football on medical grounds.Aug 16, 11:30
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Vurnon Anita completes Newcastle United move
Newcastle United complete the signing of Vurnon Anita from Ajax on a five-year deal.Aug 16, 11:18
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Leon Knight slams Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi on Twitter
Leon Knight launches a scathing attack on Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi on Twitter.Aug 14, 21:58
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Derby County 5-5 Scunthorpe United (Scunthorpe win 7-6 on penalties)
Torquay United win an action-packed match against Derby County on penalties following a 5-5 draw in normal time.Aug 14, 21:40
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Exeter City 1-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace record a 2-1 win over Exeter City to book their place in the League Cup second round.Aug 14, 20:43
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Torquay United 0-4 Leicester City
Leicester City thrash Torquay United 4-0 in round one of the League Cup.Aug 14, 20:38
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Charles Green: 'I will fight Rangers agenda'
Rangers chief executive Charles Green claims that there is an agenda against the club and vows to fight it.Aug 14, 19:56
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Andrew Strauss unhappy with Kevin Pietersen saga
England captain Andrew Strauss bemoans the way that the Kevin Pietersen affair has been handled.Aug 14, 19:42
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Giovanni Trapattoni unsure over Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni fears that Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane could follow Shay Given's example and retire from international football.Aug 14, 19:22
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FC Koln 0-4 Arsenal
Arsenal thrash FC Koln 4-0 in a pre-season friendly, with goals from Thomas Vermaelen, Gervinho and two from Lukas Podolski.Aug 12, 16:52
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Brendan Rodgers hails Sterling performance
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers calls youngster Raheem Sterling "a big, big talent" after the 17-year-old scored in his side's 3-1 win over Leverkusen.Aug 12, 16:32
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Croatia win men's water polo gold
Croatia win gold in the men's water polo, beating Italy 8-6 in the final.Aug 12, 16:20
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USA 107-100 Spain - USA win gold medal
United States win gold in the men's basketball final with a hard-fought win over Spain this afternoon.Aug 12, 16:02
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Blackpool 1-2 Morecambe
Blackpool crash out of the League Cup at the hands of League Two side Morecambe.Aug 12, 15:56
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Liverpool 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Liverpool beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in a pre-season match with goals from Raheem Sterling, Lucas Leiva and Andy Carroll.Aug 12, 15:56
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Vincent Kompany hungry for more trophies
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is keen to bring more silverware to the Etihad Stadium following his side's Community Shield win.Aug 12, 15:15
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Victor Moses agent denies Chelsea deal
The agent of Wigan's Victor Moses denies that a deal between his client and Chelsea is imminent.Aug 12, 14:57
Newcastle United agree fee for Vurnon Anita?
Newcastle reportedly agree a fee with Ajax for Dutch international Vurnon Anita.Aug 12, 14:31
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Kevin Pietersen dropped from England squad
Kevin Pietersen is dropped from the England squad for the final Test against South Africa just a day after committing to all forms of the game.Aug 12, 14:17
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