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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Gareth Bale ruled out until April?
Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale will reportedly sit on the sidelines until April as he recovers from an ankle injury.Dec 2, 07:16
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England, Australia 'close' to day-night Ashes Test
England and Australia are reportedly "close" to agreeing a historic day-night Test as part of the 2017-18 Ashes.Dec 2, 07:09
Freddie Flintoff: 'Ben Stokes will be best ever all-rounder'
Freddie Flintoff tips Ben Stokes to become England's best ever all-rounder.Dec 2, 06:59
Alex Neil: 'Promotion more difficult this time'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil acknowledges that it will be "more difficult" to get promoted back to the Premier League this season.Dec 2, 06:49
Reading 'edging closer' to Chinese takeover
Reading are thought to be closing in on a takeover by Chinese siblings the Dais.Dec 2, 06:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere in action for Bournemouth on September 24, 2016")
Jack Wilshere 'working towards' new Arsenal deal
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere admits that he is using his Bournemouth loan spell as a chance to prove he deserves a new deal at the Emirates.Dec 2, 06:29
Paul Lambert: 'We should have won 5-0'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert praises his side for a "terrific" win over Queens Park Rangers.Dec 2, 06:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gareth Southgate commends "bravery" of abuse victims
New England manager Gareth Southgate commends the 'exceptional bravery' of the former players who have come forward to reveal their sexual abuse as youngsters.Dec 1, 12:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Harry Kane signs new five-and-a-half year Tottenham Hotspur deal
Harry Kane puts pen to paper on a new deal keeping him at Tottenham Hotspur until 2022.Dec 1, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Falan-pardew.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Alan Pardew 'to receive £5m if sacked'
Alan Pardew would reportedly receive around £5m in compensation should he be sacked as Crystal Palace manager.Dec 1, 11:39
Gareth Southgate: 'Door open for Steven Gerrard role'
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that there may be a role for Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard with the Three Lions.Dec 1, 11:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Gareth Southgate coy on Wayne Rooney captaincy
New England manager Gareth Southgate refuses to guarantee that Wayne Rooney will remain permanent Three Lions captain.Dec 1, 11:21
Rafael Benitez unhappy with Newcastle United reaction
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reveals his disappointment as the Magpies suffer a surprise home defeat to Blackburn Rovers.Nov 26, 19:18
Alex Neil not scared' for Norwich City job
Norwich City manager Alex Neil insists that he is 'not scared' for his job after the Canaries suffer a fifth straight league defeat.Nov 26, 18:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fbob-bradley.jpg "Swansea City manager Bob Bradley watches on from the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Bob Bradley reflects on "crazy" game
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley hails his side's fighting spirit after they emerge victorious from a "crazy" nine-goal thriller with Crystal Palace.Nov 26, 18:34
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Crewe Alexandra launch child abuse investigation
Crewe Alexandra launch an independent investigation into child abuse allegations.Nov 26, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes happy after "tough game"
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is pleased with his side's effort in their defeat at Liverpool.Nov 26, 18:12
Tony Pulis: 'We are playing with swagger'
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis says that his side are "playing with more swagger" in recent weeks.Nov 26, 17:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri yells instructions during his side's 1-0 win over Porto in Group G of the Champions League on September 27, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: 'A draw for us is very good'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri describes his side's draw with Middlesbrough as "very good".Nov 26, 17:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'We were better than Leicester City'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka reveals his frustration after being forced to settle for a point at Leicester City.Nov 26, 17:31
Michael Dawson: "There are positives"
Hull City captain Michael Dawson insists that there are "positives" to take from his side's draw with West Bromwich Albion.Nov 26, 17:18
Team News: Dele Alli back against unchanged Chelsea
Dele Alli returns to the Tottenham Hotspur starting XI for the London derby at Chelsea.Nov 26, 16:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho goes down injured during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Sunderland on November 26, 2016")
Philippe Coutinho stretchered off at Anfield
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is taken off during his side's encounter with Sunderland with a suspected ankle injury.Nov 26, 15:45
ICC charges Ben Stokes for "offensive language"
Ben Stokes is reprimanded by the ICC for using offensive language during the opening day of England's third Test with India.Nov 26, 15:22
Team News: Richard Stearman back for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Richard Stearman comes in for the suspended Danny Batth as Wolverhampton Wanderers host Sheffield Wednesday.Nov 26, 14:09
Team News: Swansea City unchanged for Crystal Palace clash
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley names an unchanged XI for a crucial relegation six-pointer with Crystal Palace.Nov 26, 14:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphilippe-coutinho_1.JPG "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho celebrates after scoring in his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Team News: Liverpool unchanged for Sunderland visit
Jurgen Klopp names an unchanged Liverpool side as Sunderland visit Anfield.Nov 26, 14:03
Rafael Benitez: 'Door open for Steven Gerrard at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that 'the door is open' for Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard to join him at St James' Park.Nov 26, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fadrian.JPG "West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Slaven Bilic 'targeting new goalkeepers in January'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic is reportedly looking to bring in new goalkeepers in January as competition for Adrian.Nov 26, 13:44
Jack Grealish: "I've done bad stuff in the past"
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish says that he is working hard to shed his bad-boy image and become "a role model for kids".Nov 26, 13:34
Mick McCarthy: 'Shouting at players pointless'
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says that there is no "blame game" developing among his team as their poor run of form continues.Nov 26, 13:21
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson: Paul Lambert's vision "much clearer"
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson praises new manager Paul Lambert for being "much clearer" with his strategy for the squad.Nov 26, 13:08
South coast club 'implicated in abuse claims'
A "leading" south coast club is reportedly named as part of the investigation into historic child sex offences by football coaches.Nov 25, 19:42
Ex-player 'raped 50 to 100 times' by coach
Former footballer Chris Unsworth alleges that he was raped "between 50 and 100 times" as a child by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell.Nov 25, 19:29
Christophe Berra: "We're not world beaters"
Ipswich Town defender Christophe Berra says that the side "have to get used to losing".Nov 25, 19:13
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London Welsh investment falls through
Proposed investment into troubled Championship side London Welsh fails to materialise.Nov 25, 19:04
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Cleveland Browns tipped for London move
The co-founder of a leading bookmaker tips the Cleveland Browns to make a permanent relocation to London within five years.Nov 25, 18:55
Bayern Munich turnover up 20% to record high
Bayern Munich announces record turnover in its annual statement for 2015-16.Nov 25, 18:47
Leipzig coach unfazed by team's criticism
RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuettl dismisses criticism of his table-topping side from rival supporters.Nov 25, 18:40
Ed Balls: 'Alex Neil has our backing'
Norwich City chairman Ed Balls insists that manager Alex Neil has the full backing of the club's board.Nov 25, 18:29
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