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David Dunn: 'Blackburn should have sold Jordan Rhodes to Middlesbrough'
Blackburn Rovers legend David Dunn believes that Jordan Rhodes swapping Ewood Park for Middlesbrough this summer would have been "a good move" for all concerned.Sep 7, 10:38
Liverpool youngster Sergi Canos aiming to impress on loan at Brentford
Sergi Canos believes that playing for Brentford will provide him with the "ideal" footing to push on when returning to parent club Liverpool in January.Sep 7, 10:26
Ronnie Moore hoping to bring in emergency loan cover
Ronnie Moore admits that he intends to bring in further defensive and midfield options in the loan market to plug his injury and suspension-plagued squad.Sep 7, 10:13
Paul Tisdale hails defensive display in Leyton Orient win
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale acknowledges the 'craziness' of his side's 4-0 win over League One leaders Leyton Orient over the weekend.Sep 7, 09:59
Neal Bishop left 'embarrassed' by Blackpool defeat
Neal Bishop says that Scunthorpe United's players must 'look themselves squarely in the eye' if they are to bounce back from their defeat to Blackpool.Sep 7, 09:45
Dave Robertson: 'Social media to blame for Peterborough United sacking'
Ousted Peterborough United boss Dave Robertson believes that social media pressure played a big part in his sacking.Sep 7, 09:29
Alfie Mawson: 'No excuses for slow Barnsley start'
Alfie Mawson reveals that manager Lee Johnson remained "calm" after seeing Barnsley fall to a cruel 2-1 defeat at home to Shrewsbury Town on the weekend.Sep 7, 09:15
Marinus Dijkhuizen impressed by "very talented" David Button
Marinus Dijkhuizen claims that David Button is the "best goalkeeper I have worked with", while backing the Brentford stopper to ply his trade in the top flight one day.Sep 7, 08:58
David Nugent: 'Middlesbrough players must now produce the goods'
Middlesbrough striker David Nugent wants his teammates to help justify chairman Steve Gibson's decision to spend big this summer by earning promotion to the top flight.Sep 7, 08:43
Massimo Luongo talks up Charlie Austin partnership
Massimo Luongo says that playing behind prolific striker Charlie Austin at Queens Park Rangers "makes my job a lot easier" in a more advanced midfield role.Sep 7, 08:25
Kenny Jackett ready to exploit loan market for further attacking options
Kenny Jackett admits that Wolverhampton Wanderers missed out on a new striker prior to last week's transfer deadline, meaning the club must make do with loan signings.Sep 7, 08:11
On This Day: Cristiano Ronaldo scores on Real Madrid debut
On this day six years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo opened his scoring account for Real Madrid in a 3-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna at the Bernabeu.Aug 29, 07:00
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship meeting between Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City at the City Ground.Aug 27, 18:43
Preview:Bristol City vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship meeting between Bristol City and Burnley at Ashton Gate.Aug 27, 17:30
Preview:Brentford vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship meeting between Brentford and Reading at Griffin Park.Aug 27, 16:24
Rochdale snap up Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing joins Rochdale on a one-year contract after being left without a club.Aug 27, 10:59
Lewis Buxton 'enjoying' life at Rotherham United
Lewis Buxton admits that it is a "relief" to be fit and playing regular football after swapping Sheffield Wednesday for Rotherham United this summer.Aug 27, 10:46
Manchester City, Aston Villa battling it out for Bury youngster?
Aston Villa reportedly face competition from fellow Premier League side Manchester City over the signing of Bury goalkeeper Jack Ruddy.Aug 27, 10:31
Brighton & Hove Albion interested in signing Sam Morsy?
A report claims that £1m-rated Chesterfield midfielder Sam Morsy is wanted by Brighton & Hove Albion.Aug 27, 10:14
Adam le Fondre: 'I'm not at Wolverhampton Wanderers to sit on bench'
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Adam le Fondre aims to secure a regular playing berth at Molineux by "scoring crucial goals" for the club.Aug 27, 10:00
Bolton Wanderers close to signing Spanish full-back Jose Manuel Casado
Neil Lennon hopes to bolster his defensive options at Bolton Wanderers by luring free agent Jose Manuel Casado to the club.Aug 27, 09:45
Chuba Akpom ready to take Hull City chance
Hull City striker Chuba Akpom claims that he will remain "patient" as he seeks more goals on loan at the KC Stadium.Aug 27, 09:32
Dave Robertson slams Peterborough United players after "disappointing" defeat
Peterborough United manager Dave Robertson tells his players to "show some character and man up" after extending their losing run to three games.Aug 27, 09:19
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley strong enough to earn instant Premier League return'
Sean Dyche admits that earning promotion this season will be extremely tough for Burnley, but believes his side has what it takes to get over the line.Aug 27, 09:00
Jonathan Woodgate: 'Middlesbrough must improve after average start'
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate describes his side's start to the Championship season as "bang average", having collected just five points from a possible 12.Aug 27, 08:45
Remi Matthews ready to fight for first-team place at Burton Albion
Burton Albion loanee Remi Matthews acknowledges that he has a real battle on his hands to nail down a regular place in goals for the club this season.Aug 27, 08:31
Josh Murphy talks up "perfect" MK Dons debut
Josh Murphy hopes that scoring the winning goal against Cardiff City on his MK Dons debut earlier this week will be enough to earn him a place in the starting lineup.Aug 27, 08:11
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Marco Bortolami omitted from Italy's Rugby World Cup squad
Marco Bortolami misses the cut on Italy's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad, while Michele Visentin and Robert Barbieri are also overlooked.Aug 24, 18:01
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Saido Berahino, Karim Benzema, Mario Balotelli
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.Aug 24, 17:55
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Kevin Sinfield "haunted" by Challenge Cup memories
Kevin Sinfield admits that the thought of constant Challenge Cup heartache weighed heavily on his shoulders ahead of last year's final against Castleford Tigers.Aug 24, 17:32
Report: Newcastle United join race to sign Benik Afobe
Newcastle United could reportedly join Norwich City in making a bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Benik Afobe.Aug 24, 17:13
Karim Benzema: 'Real Madrid is my home'
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema takes to Twitter to hit out at the "clowns" who have suggested that he is unhappy at the Bernabeu.Aug 24, 16:55
Roy Hodgson delays England squad announcement
Roy Hodgson pushes back his latest England squad announcement until next Sunday, due to a "large number of players" who are currently fitness doubts.Aug 24, 16:42
Sepp Blatter: "I am clean" of any wrongdoing
Sepp Blatter insists that he is stepping down as head of FIFA to "protect" the scandal-hit organisation's name.Aug 24, 16:26
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Joe Root rested for limited-overs series, Reece Topley named in T20 squad
England's Ashes hero Joe Root will play no part in the limited-overs series against Australia, but there is a place in the T20 squad for the uncapped Reece Topley.Aug 24, 16:13
Joleon Lescott 'told he can leave West Bromwich Albion'
West Bromwich Albion will allow defender Joleon Lescott to leave the club if they bring in a new signing ahead of next week's deadline, a report claims.Aug 24, 15:59
Report: Liverpool, AC Milan reach Mario Balotelli loan agreement
A report claims that Liverpool and AC Milan have reached an agreement over a season-long loan deal for striker Mario Balotelli.Aug 24, 15:46
Will Greenwood talks up George Ford's England prospects
Will Greenwood believes that George Ford will get the nod to start England's final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland.Aug 24, 15:33
West Bromwich Albion reject Saido Berahino transfer request
West Bromwich Albion announce that they have rejected a transfer request from Saido Berahino.Aug 24, 15:06
Steve McClaren: 'Northampton Town can hurt Newcastle United'
Steve McClaren acknowledges that Newcastle United must remain "professional" in their League Cup meeting with Northampton Town if they are to progress through.Aug 24, 14:43
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