Rickie Lambert applauds after he scores the first for Southampton on November 17, 2012
Alan Pardew takes pride from Rickie Lambert's displays
Alan Pardew says that it is pleasing to see Rickie Lambert scoring goals on a regular basis in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 14:59
Colin Kazim-Richards
Colin Kazim-Richards out for two months?
An ankle injury could reportedly rule Blackburn Rovers winger Colin Kazim-Richards out of action for two months.
Feb 25, 14:45
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick plays down title talk
Michael Carrick insists that nobody inside the Manchester United dressing room is getting carried away with talk that the title race is over.
Feb 25, 14:33
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata: 'Still plenty to play for'
Juan Mata says that Chelsea still have plenty to play for between now and the end of the current campaign.
Feb 25, 14:25
Giuseppe Rossi
Giuseppe Rossi nearing return
Fiorentina's Giuseppe Rossi steps up his recovery from two knee injuries by making an appearance at training today.
Feb 25, 14:15
Reece Brown on September 29, 2012
Reece Brown reveals brotherly advice
Ipswich Town's loan recruit Reece Brown says that his elder brother Wesley is constantly offering him advice.
Feb 25, 14:03
Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013
Jack Collison: 'Gareth Bale is one of the world's best'
Jack Collison feels that Gareth Bale is good enough to be compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 25, 13:53
Brede Hangeland
Fulham's Brede Hangeland, Giorgos Karagounis near new deals
Manager Martin Jol says that Brede Hangeland are Giorgos Karagounis are nearing an agreement over new contracts.
Feb 25, 13:43
Arsenal players congratulate Santi Cazorla after a goal against Aston Villa on February 23, 2013
Per Mertesacker: Santi Cazorla "is the perfect footballer"
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla receives high praise from his teammate Per Mertesacker.
Feb 25, 13:31
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup celebrates with the Capital One Cup final trophy on February 24, 2013
Michael Laudrup takes pride from Real Madrid link
Michael Laudrup speaks of his pride after the findings of a poll show that a number of Real Madrid fans want the Dane to coach them next season.
Feb 25, 13:16
Alex Pearce
Brian McDermott dismisses Alex Pearce rift
Brian McDermott says that Alex Pearce is not being selected for Reading because of footballing reasons.
Feb 25, 13:02
Steve McClaren
Steve McClaren given vote of confidence
FC Twente's chairman says that he is not planning to sack Steve McClaren, despite a recent run of negative form.
Feb 25, 12:50
Sammy Ameobi
Sammy Ameobi joins Middlesbrough
Championship side Middlesbrough secure the loan services of Newcastle United's Sammy Ameobi until the end of the season.
Feb 25, 12:40
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Michu "very happy" at Swansea City
Michu responds to transfer speculation surrounding his future by revealing that he is "very happy" playing for Swansea City.
Feb 25, 12:31
Tommy Smith on March 21, 2012
Ipswich Town's Tommy Smith targets five more wins
Tommy Smith believes that 15 more points will be enough to keep Ipswich Town in the Championship.
Feb 25, 12:18
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku unsure over future
Romelu Lukaku reveals that he does not know if he will be playing for Chelsea or West Bromwich Albion next season.
Feb 25, 12:09
 Dean Saunders manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers during his teams match versus Blackburn Rovers on January 11, 2013
Dean Saunders bemoans defensive "mistakes"
Dean Saunders says that he is being driven mad by the defensive mistakes that his Wolverhampton Wanderers side made against Cardiff City.
Feb 24, 19:55
New Newcastle defender Mathieu Debuchy in action against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Mathieu Debuchy "very comfortable" at Newcastle United
French full-back Mathieu Debuchy reveals that he is happy with how his career has begun with Newcastle United.
Feb 24, 19:41
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez not giving up on second place
Interim manager Rafael Benitez insists that his Chelsea team will continue to battle for second spot.
Feb 24, 19:32
Swansea players congratulate Nathan Dyer after his goal against Bradford on February 24, 2013
Match Analysis: Bradford City 0-5 Swansea City
Sports Mole looks back over Swansea City's League Cup success at the expense of Bradford City.
Feb 24, 18:11
Swansea's Michu celebrates his goal against Bradford with Ben Davies on February 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Bradford City 0-5 Swansea City - as it happened
Find out how Swansea City managed to win the League Cup at the expense of Bradford City with Sports Mole's text updates.
Feb 24, 15:00
Fraizer Campbell
Half-Time Report: Cardiff City leading at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fraizer Campbell gives Cardiff City a half-time lead away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 24, 14:49
Brighton's Bruno celebrates his opener against Bolton on November 24, 2012
Bruno Saltor "very happy" with Brighton & Hove Albion captaincy
Spanish defender Bruno Saltor describes captaining Brighton & Hove Albion as a "pleasure".
Feb 24, 14:34
Opposing bosses Roberto Mancini and Rafa Benitez shake hands before the Man City v Chelsea match on February 24, 2013
Half-Time Report: No goals at the Etihad Stadium
Manchester City fail to turn their first-half domination into goals against Chelsea.
Feb 24, 14:18
Romelu Lukaku, Shane Long
Shane Long wants Romelu Lukaku stay
West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long is hoping that the club can retain the services of loanee Romelu Lukaku.
Feb 24, 13:55
Marcelo
Marcelo "in good shape"
Real Madrid defender Marcelo dismisses claims that he is currently above his ideal weight.
Feb 24, 13:44
Andrea Poli celebrates scoring for Sampdoria against Genoa on November 18, 2012
Sampdoria overcome Chievo
Sampdoria claim all three points against Chievo courtesy of two unanswered goals.
Feb 24, 13:34
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick happy with "battling" win
Michael Carrick concedes that he is happy that Manchester United defeated Queens Park Rangers, despite not being at their best.
Feb 24, 13:13
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Team News: Sergio Aguero starts as lone striker
Argentine international Sergio Aguero starts as a lone centre-forward for Manchester City against Chelsea.
Feb 24, 12:56
Manucho
Manucho secures points for Real Valladolid
A late strike from Manucho hands Real Valladolid a 2-1 victory from their trip to Rayo Vallecano.
Feb 24, 12:48
Matej Vydra in action against Blackpool on November 24, 2012
Arsenal want Matej Vydra?
Matej Vydra's goalscoring form for Watford is said to have alerted Arsenal.
Feb 24, 12:29
Ashley Williams
Sir Alex Ferguson considers Ashley Williams swoop?
A report claims that Ashley Williams is a transfer target of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Feb 24, 12:17
New Blackburn boss Michael Appleton on the touchline during the game with Charlton on January 19, 2013
Michael Appleton: 'A draw was fair'
Blackburn Rovers manager Michael Appleton says that his side's 0-0 draw against Leeds United was a fair outcome.
Feb 23, 19:55
Reece Brown on September 29, 2012
Reece Brown joining Ipswich Town
Manchester United youngster Reece Brown signs a loan contract with Ipswich Town until the end of the season.
Feb 23, 19:36
Dougie Freedman
Dougie Freedman refusing to get carried away
Bolton Wanderers manager Dougie Freedman wants his team to remain grounded following their 4-1 win over Hull City.
Feb 23, 19:27
Mick McCarthy smiles before ipswich take on Birmingham
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy happy with point
Mick McCarthy concedes that he would have taken a point prior to Ipswich Town's 0-0 draw against Huddersfield Town.
Feb 23, 19:18
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rafael da Silva: 'It was my best ever goal'
Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva believes that he scored his best goal for the club against Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 23, 19:10
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Roberto Martinez: "We were worthy winners"
Roberto Martinez hails his Wigan Athletic players following their 3-0 win over Reading.
Feb 23, 17:49
Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'We didn't deserve to lose'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert feels that his team deserved a share of the spoils against Arsenal.
Feb 23, 17:38
United's Robin Van Persie leaves the field, after being injured in the game with QPR on February 23, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson hopeful over Robin van Persie's fitness
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that Robin van Persie will be fit to face Real Madrid next month.
Feb 23, 17:27
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