Liam Bridcutt
Gustavo Poyet: 'Liam Bridcutt could play for Real Madrid'
Gustavo Poyet feels that Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Liam Bridcutt is good enough to play for Real Madrid.
Jan 6, 13:46
Andy Murray, Ross Hutchins
Ross Hutchins reveals cancer battle
Great Britain's Ross Hutchins confirms on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Jan 6, 13:26
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard thanks Chelsea supporters
Frank Lampard pays an emotional tribute to Chelsea's supporters following yesterday's clash with Southampton.
Jan 6, 13:14
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Nemanja Vidic: FA Cup is "important"
Nemanja Vidic says that Manchester United are keen to win the FA Cup this season.
Jan 6, 13:03
Miguel Michu slots the ball pass Wojciech Szczesny to score the opener on December 1, 2012
Team News: Michu absent for Swansea City
Michu misses out on a place in the Swansea side that comes up against Arsenal in the FA Cup today.
Jan 6, 12:50
Watford's Scott Loach on October 19, 2011
Ipswich Town's FA Cup exits disappoints Scott Loach
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Scott Loach rues his team's failure to secure a replay against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 12:40
Ian Bell
Ian Bell shines as England lose warm-up encounter
Ian Bell's score of 91 is not enough for England to claim victory from their warm-up encounter against India A.
Jan 6, 12:27
Arsenal's Martin Keown on December 16, 2003
Martin Keown talks up Everton's FA Cup chances
Talking to Sports Mole, Martin Keown backs Everton to possibly reach the final of this season's FA Cup.
Jan 6, 12:14
John Barnes
Interview: Former Liverpool winger John Barnes
John Barnes tells Sports Mole what he thinks of Liverpool signing Daniel Sturridge and looks ahead to their FA Cup tie at Mansfield.
Jan 6, 12:09
Connor Wickham scores for England U21s
Connor Wickham receives Martin O'Neill praise
Connor Wickham's display for Sunderland at Bolton Wanderers earns him praise from his manager Martin O'Neill.
Jan 5, 19:57
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates  late equaliser against West Ham on January 5, 2013
Match Analysis: West Ham United 2-2 Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's late 2-2 draw against West Ham United at Upton Park.
Jan 5, 19:43
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Live Commentary: West Ham United 2-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the FA Cup tie between West Ham United and Manchester United at Upton Park.
Jan 5, 16:30
Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba scores on Chelsea debut
Chelsea's new signing Demba Ba scores on his first appearance for the club against Southampton.
Jan 5, 16:11
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew shows his disappointment after losing against Stoke City on November 28, 2012
Match Analysis: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts an eye over Brighton & Hove Albion's 2-0 FA Cup win over Newcastle United.
Jan 5, 14:47
Arsenal's Martin Keown on December 16, 2003
Interview: Former Arsenal and Everton defender Martin Keown
Sports Mole catches up with Martin Keown to preview Arsenal's chances of winning the FA Cup, and gather his thoughts on the transfer window and Everton manager David Moyes.
Jan 5, 14:29
Magpies boss Alan Pardew wrapped up warm on December 10, 2012
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the weekend's first FA Cup encounter between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United.
Jan 5, 12:00
Kevin Keegan
Interview: Former Liverpool striker and Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan
Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup matches, Sports Mole catches up with Kevin Keegan to discuss Liverpool and Newcastle United's chances of success, as well as their recent transfer activity.
Jan 4, 20:34
Arsenal's Martin Keown on December 16, 2003
Martin Keown hopes Arsenal have learnt from Swansea City defeat
Martin Keown tells Sports Mole that Arsenal must have learnt some lessons from their defeat to Swansea City ahead of their FA Cup trip to the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 4, 14:03
Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Sports Mole catches up with former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss the club's chances in the FA Cup, the arrival of Demba Ba and the chances of Pep Guardiola taking over at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 4, 13:50
Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf urges Demba Ba caution
Frank Leboeuf believes that Demba Ba will have to display "mental strength" if he is to prove to be an asset for Chelsea.
Jan 4, 13:23
John Barnes
John Barnes urges Daniel Sturridge to take Liverpool chance
John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Daniel Sturridge's switch to Liverpool is the striker's last chance to prove himself at a big club.
Jan 3, 18:19
Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan: 'Papiss Cisse can't replace Demba Ba'
Kevin Keegan does not feel that Papiss Cisse has the credentials to fill the impending void left by Demba Ba at Newcastle United.
Jan 3, 17:45
Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet overcomes Grega Zemlja
Richard Gasquet wins through in three sets against Grega Zemlja in Doha.
Jan 2, 19:51
Magpies boss Alan Pardew wrapped up warm on December 10, 2012
Alan Pardew confirms Demba Ba departure
Alan Pardew describes Demba Ba's proposed transfer from Newcastle United to Chelsea as "done".
Jan 2, 19:46
Shola Ameobi
Team News: Shola Ameobi comes in for Newcastle United
Demba Ba's transfer talks with Chelsea result in Shola Ameobi coming into the Newcastle United starting lineup.
Jan 2, 19:27
West Ham skipper Mark Noble celebrates his first minute penalty against Norwich on January 1, 2013
Mark Noble wary of Manchester United's attack
Mark Noble admits that West Ham United will have to be at their defensive best against Manchester United.
Jan 2, 19:15
South Africa's Dale Steyn appeals
Dale Steyn reaches 300-wicket mark
South Africa's Dale Steyn becomes the fourth person from his country to take 300 Test wickets.
Jan 2, 18:57
Gael Monfils
Gael Monfils through in Qatar
Philipp Kohlschreiber loses out to Gael Monfils at the Qatar Open in Doha.
Jan 2, 16:54
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals Manchester United "affection"
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he still holds his former club Manchester United in the highest regard.
Jan 2, 16:45
Danny Rose
Danny Rose "very happy" at Sunderland
Danny Rose sparks speculation that he wants to join Sunderland permanently by saying that he is "very happy" playing for the club.
Jan 2, 16:35
Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris having "great fun" at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reveals that he is enjoying his time with the club.
Jan 2, 16:27
South Africa captain Graeme Smith bats against Australia on November 23, 2012
Alviro Petersen century puts South Africa in control
A century from Alviro Petersen helps South Africa take advantage of New Zealand's poor batting display on day one of the first Test in Cape Town.
Jan 2, 16:11
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand fires Robin van Persie warning
Rio Ferdinand says that Robin van Persie still has work to do at Manchester United.
Jan 2, 15:59
Stoke's Steven N'Zonzi is pulled back by Aston Villa's Ashley Westwood on December 8, 2012
Steven N'Zonzi wins red card appeal
Steven N'Zonzi will not face a three-match ban after the Football Association overturns his recent red card.
Jan 2, 15:48
Joe Cole on November 22 2012
Joe Cole heading back to West Ham United?
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is reportedly close to rejoining West Ham United on a permanent basis.
Jan 2, 15:34
Daniel Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge completes Liverpool move
Liverpool confirm that Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge has signed a "long-term contract" at Anfield.
Jan 2, 15:03
Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers target Eduard Oriol?
Former Barcelona B winger Eduard Oriol is reportedly attracting interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jan 2, 14:58
Taison of Metalist Kharkiv is challenged during their Europa League second leg tie on March 15, 2012
Taison to join Demba Ba at Chelsea?
A report claims that Chelsea are confident of signing Brazilian striker Taison during this month's transfer window.
Jan 2, 14:46
Nuri Sahin
Borussia Dortmund open door for Nuri Sahin
A Borussia Dortmund official tells Liverpool loanee Nuri Sahin that they are willing for him to make a return to the club.
Jan 2, 14:34
Demba Ba celebrates scoring the opener
Demba Ba given permission for Chelsea talks
Newcastle United allow Senegalese striker Demba Ba to begin transfer talks with fellow Premier League side Chelsea.
Jan 2, 14:18
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