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Paul Lambert backs Grant Holt to succeed at Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that Grant Holt will have a positive impact at the club following the striker's loan move from Wigan Athletic.Jan 14, 17:58
Grant Holt 'couldn't turn Aston Villa down'
Grant Holt admits that he could not refuse the opportunity to join Aston Villa on loan.Jan 14, 17:48
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Seven uncapped players in Ireland squad for Six Nations
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names seven uncapped players in his provisional 44-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.Jan 14, 17:28
Aston Villa complete Grant Holt loan
Aston Villa complete the loan signing of Wigan striker Grant Holt.Jan 14, 17:07
John Guidetti grateful for Stoke City switch
Manchester City striker John Guidetti thanks Stoke City for signing him on loan for the rest of the season.Jan 14, 16:46
Hull City owner Assem Allam threatens to quit club over name-change dispute
Hull City owner Assem Allam claims that he will walk out on the club if his proposed name change is not approved by the FA.Jan 14, 16:28
Kristian Dacey pens new Cardiff Blues contract
Cardiff Blues hooker Kristian Dacey signs a new long-term contract extension with the Pro12 club.Jan 14, 16:15
Rene Meulensteen pleased with Brede Hangeland return
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen admits his relief at Brede Hangeland's return to full fitness.Jan 14, 16:03
Clarence Seedorf retires to become AC Milan manager
Clarence Seedorf ends his playing career to become the new manager of AC Milan.Jan 14, 15:48
Sergio Aguero named in Manchester City squad
Sergio Aguero is named in the Manchester City squad for Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay against Blackburn Rovers.Jan 14, 15:29
Wales announce Six Nations squad
Wales coach Warren Gatland confirms his 32-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.Jan 14, 15:19
Danny Batth signs Wolverhampton Wanderers extension
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Danny Batth signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the League One club.Jan 14, 15:06
Manuel Pellegrini confirms John Guidetti loan exit
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini confirms that John Guidetti will be leaving the club on loan this month.Jan 14, 13:53
Razvan Rat bemoans West Ham United bad luck
West Ham United defender Razvan Rat compares the team's bad luck with injuries to a "curse".Jan 14, 13:33
Clarence Seedorf to be named AC Milan manager?
Clarence Seedorf is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new manager of AC Milan.Jan 14, 13:08
1pm Transfer Talk Update: Luis Suarez, Grant Holt, Leroy Lita
Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from the January transfer window.Jan 14, 13:00
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Maria Sharapova progresses at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova is through to the second round of the Australian Open thanks to a 6-3 6-4 win over Bethanie Mattek-Sands.Jan 14, 12:42
John Terry thankful for Jose Mourinho trust
Chelsea captain John Terry thanks Jose Mourinho for the faith that he has shown in him this season.Jan 14, 12:19
Everton confirm Ross Barkley toe fracture
Everton confirm that midfielder Ross Barkley has fractured his toe.Jan 14, 12:04
Jack Wilshere: 'Arsenal calmer than before'
Jack Wilshere believes that Arsenal are currently calmer than in the past following their win at Aston Villa in the Premier League.Jan 14, 11:52
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Sydney Thunder earn first win of Big Bash season
Sydney Thunder earn their first win of this season's Big Bash League thanks to a nine-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades.Jan 14, 11:36
Coventry City cleared to sign players
Coventry City are given clearance by the Football League to sign new players during January.Jan 14, 11:18
Arsene Wenger praises Jack Wilshere contribution
Arsene Wenger praises the contribution of Jack Wilshere during Arsenal's 2-1 win at Aston Villa.Jan 14, 11:05
Live Coverage: FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute recap of the 2013 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich.Jan 13, 17:15
Jonas Gutierrez joins Norwich City on loan
Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez joins Norwich City on loan until the end of the season.Jan 13, 16:47
Alan Pardew warned by Football Association
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is warned of his future conduct by the FA.Jan 13, 16:19
Andre Villas-Boas planning break from football
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas reveals that he is planning to take a break from football before accepting his next job.Jan 13, 16:14
Daniel Sturridge pleased with Liverpool comeback
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge admits that he is delighted to be back in the side after spending six weeks out of action with ankle ligament damage.Jan 13, 16:02
Danny Welbeck: 'Manchester United staying positive'
Danny Welbeck insists that the Manchester United squad is staying positive following an indifferent season so far.Jan 13, 15:44
Jack Collison delighted by Andy Carroll return
West Ham United midfielder Jack Collison has praised the return of Andy Carroll from the striker's long injury absence.Jan 13, 15:29
Petra Kvitova confused by first-round exit at Australian Open
Petra Kvitova admits that she is struggling to understand her first-round defeat to Luksika Kumkhum at the Australian Open.Jan 13, 15:16
Serena Williams relieved to reach second round of Australian Open
World number one Serena Williams expresses her relief after making it through to the second round of the Australian Open.Jan 13, 15:06
Andros Townsend to make Tottenham Hotspur return
Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend is expected to make his return from injury tonight for the team's Under-21s.Jan 13, 13:57
Nouha Dicko leaves Wigan Athletic for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nouha Dicko completes a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Wigan Athletic.Jan 13, 13:31
Adel Taarabt: 'Fulham below par'
Adel Taarabt admits that Fulham performed poorly during Saturday's 4-1 defeat at home to Sunderland in the Premier League.Jan 13, 13:17
Chris Hughton confirms Jonas Gutierrez interest
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton confirms that the club is interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez.Jan 13, 13:05
1pm Transfer Talk Update: Juan Mata, Nemanja Vidic, Bryan Ruiz
Sports Mole runs its eye over the latest transfer news and gossip.Jan 13, 12:59
Neil Warnock responds to Jason Puncheon rant
Neil Warnock responds to a scathing attack on him by Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon on Twitter.Jan 13, 12:28
Man questioned at League One game over alleged betting fraud
Sussex Police confirm that a Chinese man was questioned at a League One game on Sunday in relation to alleged overseas betting syndicate fraud.Jan 13, 12:13
Adlene Guedioura: 'Return was bittersweet'
Crystal Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura admits that his comeback from injury was bittersweet following Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Jan 13, 12:01
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