Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert confident of survival
Paul Lambert feels that his Aston Villa team are capable of fighting off the threat of relegation this season.
Mar 31, 15:05
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa during the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Liverpool recovery pleases Steven Gerrard
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard praises his team's ability to bounce back from a one-goal deficit to defeat Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 14:54
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores from the penalty spot during his side's match with Aston Villa on March 31, 2013
Steven Gerrard penalty sinks Aston Villa
Second-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard secure a 2-1 victory for Liverpool from their trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 14:19
Andy Carroll is congratulated by team mate Matt Jarvis after scoring his second against West Brom on March 30, 2013
Neil McDonald hails Andy Carroll's performance
Assistant manager Neil McDonald waxes lyrical about Andy Carroll following his two-goal contribution for West Ham United on Saturday.
Mar 31, 14:01
Celtic players celebrate Kris Commons goal in the SPL clash at St Mirren on March 31, 2013
St Mirren deny 10-man Celtic
Paul McGowan scores a late penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw for St Mirren from their home match against Celtic.
Mar 31, 13:44
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova to travel to Paris
Barcelona reveal that Tito Vilanova will be with the squad for their upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 31, 13:27
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers greet each other before kick off on March 31, 2013
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke gives Villa the advantage against Liverpool
A goal from Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Liverpool heading into the break.
Mar 31, 13:16
Jonas Gutierrez and Shaun Wright-Phillips
Jonas Gutierrez: 'Next two games are vital'
Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez describes his team's next two matches as "important" for their survival chances.
Mar 31, 12:57
Batsmen Jesse Ryder of the Pune Warriors hits a shot during the Indian Premier League on May 16, 2011
Jesse Ryder feeling "heaps better"
Jesse Ryder speaks for the first time in public to reveal that he is on the road to recovery following a stint in intensive care.
Mar 31, 12:40
Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio during the match against Bournemouth on January 12, 2013
Paolo Di Canio favourite for Sunderland job
Former Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio is the new favourite to take charge of Sunderland.
Mar 31, 12:22
Roma's Pablo Osvaldo celebrates scoring his team's second against Bologna on January 27, 2013
Pablo Osvaldo "dreams" of Real Madrid move
Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo concedes that he would love the opportunity to play for Spanish outfit Real Madrid.
Mar 31, 12:08
Reyno de Navarra Stadium
Kike Sola helps Osasuna to win
Kike Sola scores twice as Osasuna come from behind to win 3-1 away at Real Valladolid.
Mar 31, 11:49
Pepe Reina
Team News: Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher return for Liverpool
Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher shake off injuries to start for Liverpool against Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 11:45
Mick McCarthy smiles before ipswich take on Birmingham
"Ordinary" Ipswich Town pleases Mick McCarthy
Mick McCarthy believes that his Ipswich Town side were "ordinary" during their 3-0 win over Leeds United.
Mar 31, 11:36
Jean Makoun
Jean Makoun leaving Aston Villa
Aston Villa midfielder Jean Makoun will join loanee club Rennes permanently at the end of the season.
Mar 31, 11:21
Ivory Coast's Bony Wilfried scores against Algeria on January 30, 2013
Wilfried Bony talks up Chelsea move
Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony concedes that he would strongly consider a transfer to Chelsea.
Mar 31, 11:08
Kevin Mirallas is congratulated by team mate Victor Anichebe after scoring the opening goal against Stoke on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Everton 1-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole casts an eye over Everton's 1-0 victory against Stoke City at Goodison Park.
Mar 30, 19:47
Victor Anichebe has a shot on goal against Stoke on March 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Everton 1-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Find out how Everton managed to defeat Stoke City 1-0 courtesy of Sports Mole's text updates.
Mar 30, 16:30
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a look back over Manchester United's 1-0 victory away at Sunderland.
Mar 30, 15:04
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds his team after winning 3-1 against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Find out how Manchester United overcame Sunderland by one goal to nil courtesy of Sports Mole's live text updates.
Mar 30, 11:45
Elland Road
Luke Parkin signs new Leeds United deal
Young striker Luke Parkin signs a professional deal with Championship outfit Leeds United.
Mar 27, 19:54
Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe: 'My career could be over'
Paula Radcliffe says that her career as a professional athlete may have come to an end.
Mar 27, 19:38
Tom Bender
Millwall sign Tom Bender
Former Colchester United defender Tom Bender signs a 12-month contract with Millwall.
Mar 27, 19:26
Park Ji-Sung
Park Ji-Sung rubbishes retirement rumours
Park Ji-Sung insists that he has no plans to hang up his boots, despite recent quotes to the contrary from his father.
Mar 27, 19:15
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Sevilla on February 9, 2013
Real Madrid confirm Paris Saint-Germain friendly in Sweden
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-German arrange a pre-season encounter for later this year.
Mar 27, 19:07
Luke Wright
Luke Wright makes Test cricket admission
Luke Wright admits that his chances of playing for England at Test level have probably passed.
Mar 27, 18:58
The Etihad Stadium
Manchester City sign former Arsenal youngster Denzeil Boadu
Former Arsenal youngster Denzeil Boadu agrees to join Premier League champions Manchester City.
Mar 27, 18:49
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher, Pepe Reina fit to face Aston Villa
Coach Mike Marsh reveals that Jamie Carragher and Pepe Reina are free from injury and may feature against Aston Villa.
Mar 27, 18:38
Seyi Olofinjana on July 17, 2010
Seyi Olofinjana joins Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City midfielder Seyi Olofinjana joins Sheffield Wednesday on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Mar 27, 18:27
City's Yaya Toure celebrates after a goal against Chelsea on February 24, 2013
Yaya Toure dismisses Paris Saint-Germain link
Yaya Toure says that there is no truth in rumours that have suggested he may join Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 27, 18:15
Dorus De Vries
Dean Saunders tells Dorus de Vries: 'Take your chance'
Dean Saunders encourages Dorus de Vries to "put his marker down" during his stint in the Wolverhampton Wanderers team.
Mar 27, 16:50
Blackpool boss Paul Ince on the touchline during the match against Birmingham on March 5, 2013
Paul Ince: 'Managers need protection'
Paul Ince believes that potential managers are being put off the profession by the number of sackings.
Mar 27, 16:36
Ricky van Wolfswinkel
Ricky van Wolfswinkel: 'Ambition behind Norwich City move'
Ricky van Wolfswinkel reveals the reason behind his decision to sign for Norwich City from Sporting Lisbon.
Mar 27, 16:22
Juventus' Claudio Marchisio celebrates scoring his team's opening goal against Torino on December 1, 2012
Manchester United target Claudio Marchisio?
A report in Italy claims that Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is a transfer target of Manchester United.
Mar 27, 16:08
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Montpellier HSC
Sports Mole looks ahead to Paris Saint-Germain's home encounter against Montpellier on Friday night.
Mar 27, 15:56
Leicester debutant Chris Wood celebrates his first goal against Huddersfield on January 1, 2013
Preview:Leicester City vs. Millwall
Sports Mole previews Good Friday's Championship fixture between promotion hopefuls Leicester City and Millwall at the King Power Stadium.
Mar 27, 15:26
Swansea's Ashley Williams in action on February 24, 2013
Ian Rush wants Ashley Williams at Liverpool
Ian Rush believes that Ashley Williams would be the perfect replacement for Jamie Carragher at Liverpool.
Mar 27, 15:00
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher out for the season
An ankle injury rules Sunderland centre-forward Steven Fletcher out for the rest of the campaign.
Mar 27, 14:40
Andy Flower
Andy Flower: 'No England complacency'
Andy Flower says that his England players did not head into their recent Test series against New Zealand feeling too cocky.
Mar 27, 14:38
Bristol City manager Sean O'Driscoll during his side's match with Crystal Palace on February 19, 2013
Preview:Derby County vs. Bristol City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Good Friday's Championship clash between Derby County and Bristol City at Pride Park.
Mar 27, 14:24
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