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Villa star settled despite unrest

Adam Harper — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:27:37 GMT

It has been a long and turbulent season for Aston Villa fans, who saw their side only narrowly avoid Premier League relegation. The supporters got their wish by seeing the back of Alex McLeish and now
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Injured Berezutski withdraws from Russia squad

Adam Harper — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:31:57 GMT

Russia defender Vasili Berezutski will play no part at Euro 2012 after failing to recover from a thigh injury. The 29-year-old CSKA Moscow stalwart, who had been named in the 26-man provisional squad
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Can West Ham succeed in the Premier League under Allardyce?

Adam Harper — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:57:40 GMT

At the start of the 2011-12 Championship campaign, the Hammers were generally considered favourites in the sports betting. For much of the campaign, it looked as if the east London club would finish
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Defensive duo still a doubt for Chelsea

Adam Harper — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:06:34 GMT

Chelsea are still nervously waiting to see whether or not they will have Gary Cahill and David Luiz available to them for this month?s Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Both central defe
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Chelsea must prove metal once again

Adam Harper — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:31:58 GMT

It?s hard to say who Chelsea would have preferred in the Champions League final this season but either way they will now have to battle for another result, as they take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz
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UEFA must review suspension policy

Adam Harper — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:54:38 GMT

Having seen the thrilling Champions League semi-finals, football fans across the world will be hungry to see more but will the final be marred by player being suspended for the grand event at the Alli
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Moyes already looking forward

Adam Harper — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:14:07 GMT

Everton boss David Moyes is already looking to the summer transfer window to strengthen his squad, as they hope to end their long wait for silverware. Moyes has consistently defied the premier league
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Confident Jol expects Pogrebnyak to stay

Adam Harper — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:21:23 GMT

Fulham manager Martin Jol has little doubt that Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak will decide to stay at Craven Cottage next season. The 28-year-old former Zenit St Petersburg star made an instant imp
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Messi close to Barca record

Adam Harper — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:50:22 GMT

Barcelona wonder strikers Lionel Messi is not just one goal away from equalling the club?s all-time goal-scoring record after an adjustment was made to the record holder?s tally. Cesar Rodriguez, who
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Rosicky pledges future to Gunners

Adam Harper — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:34:10 GMT

The Czech Republic international Tomas Rosicky has been rewarded for some scintillating recent displays with a new contract at Arsenal. The 31-year-old has had a mixed time since arriving at the Gunn
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Wigan?s blunt attack will cost them dear

Adam Harper — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:44:53 GMT

After watching Wigan play in recent weeks it is hard not to admire the way Roberto Martinez sets out his team. Despite propping up the division, the Latics aren?t that tiresome to watch. Martinez set
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Mancini reveals van Persie interest

Adam Harper — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed he would be interested in signing Robin van Persie ? but thinks the striker will stay at Arsenal. The Dutchman has been in superb form this seaso
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Di Matteo calls for passion

Adam Harper — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:06:12 GMT

Chelsea caretaker boss Roberto di Matteo has urged his players to show ?Chelsea passion? ahead of their FA Cup fifth round replay against Birmingham on Tuesday. The Italian has been placed in tempora
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Jela eyeing Everton comeback

Adam Harper — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:13:05 GMT

Everton striker Nikica Jelavic is desperate to make up for lost time as he continues his comeback from injury. The deadline day signing from Rangers was only played half an hour of football in a Ever
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Campbell surprise inclusion in England squad

Adam Harper — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:23:26 GMT

Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell was the headline inclusion in Stuart Pearce?s England squad for the friendly with Holland. The Sunderland striker, who has missed much of the last two years with s
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Hammers reveal Torres and Tevez bid

Adam Harper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:03:38 GMT

Promotion chasing West Ham have confirmed they tried to sign Carlos Tevez and Fernando Torres on loan in the January transfer window. Co-chairman David Gold confirmed that the club had hoped to take
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Top flight duo avoid cup shocks

Adam Harper — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:13:50 GMT

Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur held off giant-killers in the FA Cup fifth round, with varying success. Stoke overcame the early loss of Rory Delap to score either side of half-time in a 2-0 victory
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Fourth place up for grabs

Adam Harper — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:06:11 GMT

The battle for the fourth Champions League spot is hotting up heading into the business end of the season, with as many as four teams in contention. Barring a late season collapse, Manchester City an
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Saints wobble continues

Adam Harper — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:48:58 GMT

Southampton?s indifferent Championship form continued with a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Leicester City. Long-standing leaders Southampton, who had surprised many punters who bet on the Champions
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Big wins for QPR and Bolton

Adam Harper — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:07 GMT

It was a good weekend for Queens Park Rangers and Bolton Wanderers as the complexion at the bottom of the Premier League table continues to change. QPR beat basement side Wigan Athletic 3-1 at Loftus
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Whitecaps hand trial to Barbara

Adam Harper — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:57:08 GMT

Vancouver Whitecaps have invited the former Carolina RailHawks striker Etienne Barbara to join them for their pre-season training camp. The 29-year-old Malta international scored 20 goals in the US s
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Villas-Boas tries another desperate ploy to stick around at the Bridge

Adam Harper — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:47 GMT

Andre Villas-Boas started his career at Chelsea looking like a man firmly in control of himself, his players, the press perception of him, and most importantly his future at Stamford Bridge. A solid s
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Battle for fourth hots up

Adam Harper — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:36:34 GMT

As the Premier League title race hots up, so too does the race for fourth spot and a place in the Champions League. The football betting suggests the title race is between the two sides from Manches
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Birmingham set up Blades clash

Adam Harper — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:25:14 GMT

Birmingham City set up an FA Cup fourth-round trip to Sheffield United after a 1-0 replay victory over Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Wade Elliott bundled the ball home late on
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John seals Hammers loan switch

Adam Harper — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:33:21 GMT

FC Dallas defender George John has completed a two-month loan switch to West Ham United, with the possibility that the deal could be made permanent in March. The 24-year-old, whose proposed ?1.2milli
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Dream return for Henry

Adam Harper — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:50 GMT

New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry was the hero for Arsenal on his return to English soccer. After training with Premier League Arsenal during the MLS off-season, Henry signed a two-month loan dea
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Dream return for Henry

Adam Harper — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:28 GMT

Dream return for Henry

Adam Harper — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:02:00 GMT

Dream return for Henry

Adam Harper — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:06:35 GMT

Soccer at the crossroads after a difficult year

Adam Harper — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:33:41 GMT

Although those who are soccer fans are normally pretty dedicated guys and gals, those who are interested but not enthralled by hunting for soccer betting tips have spent a good chunk of this year wond
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Omission motivated McInerney

Adam Harper — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:13 GMT

Philadelphia Union striker Jack McInerney is determined to impress in training with the rest of the USA?s Under-23 squad so that he can break into the Olympic qualifying team. The 19-year-old was a r
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Timbers add Valencia to ranks

Adam Harper — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:37:05 GMT

Portland Timbers have been one of the busiest teams in the off-season with promising Colombian striker Jose Adolfo Valencia being their latest acquisition. The 20-year-old is considered to be one of
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Much speculation at the Stadium of Light

Adam Harper — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:15:59 GMT

With a new man at the helm just in time for the January transfer window, Sunderland will be faced with intense speculation as to Martin O?Neill?s first targets. The problem, as anyone can see looking
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Carrick delight at rare goal

Adam Harper — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:58:05 GMT

Michael Carrick expressed his delight at scoring his first goal for Manchester United in nearly two years ? despite being threatened with a fine by his manager! Sir Alex Ferguson joked after the game
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Barkley: Moyes knows best

Adam Harper — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:02:16 GMT

Everton youngster Ross Barkley admits it is frustrating not to play regular in the first-team but insists that David Moyes is the best man to help him develop as a footballer. The 18-year-old midfiel
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Silent Stan finally speaks

Adam Harper — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:06:17 GMT

Stan Kroenke's now almost notorious refusal to speak to the press since becoming Arsenal?s majority shareholder led him to be given the moniker ?silent Stan?. But, just a few days after the club?s A
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Barton ends Newcastle feud

Adam Harper — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:24:01 GMT

Thanks to Twitter, Joey Barton?s opinion on everything can now be transmitted instantly to thousands if not millions of people within minutes. The QPR captain certainly likes to comment on the issues
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Bent hoping to capitalise on Rooney misfortune

Adam Harper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:04:40 GMT

As one door closes, another opens, and Darren Bent is hoping it is the one that offers an opportunity to become an England hero. Wayne Rooney?s sending off against Montenegro last month and subsequen
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Mancini offers Tevez second chance

Adam Harper — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:47:48 GMT

Considering he said Carlos Tevez was ?finished? at Man City just six weeks ago, Roberto Mancini has made a staggering climb down regarding the striker?s future. Forced to back-track over claims the A
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Villa defend Hutton

Adam Harper — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:32:32 GMT

Aston Villa have defended Alan Hutton after he was accused of "a wicked challenge" on Shane Long by West Brom manager Roy Hodgson. Ireland striker Long is facing weeks on the sidelines with a knee in
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Ferguson reflects on ?horrible? defeat

Adam Harper — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:36:40 GMT

The boot was well and truly on the other foot on Sunday as Manchester City dished out the sort of defeat Manchester United have been doing to other teams for decades. Even the sight of a half-empt
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Chelsea look for new home

Adam Harper — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:12:24 GMT

Chelsea have begun the process of finding a new site to build a stadium after it was revealed they intending to buy back shares in their Stamford Bridge home from supporters. With Stamford Bridge?
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Moyes works wonders yet again

Adam Harper — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:42:18 GMT

You could forgive David Moyes for wearing a smug grin of satisfaction on Saturday evening, after his side belatedly secured their second win of the season at home to Wigan. It wouldn?t just have b
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Is Capello right to warn Carroll?

Adam Harper — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:37:27 GMT

With a ?35million price tag at just 22 years of age it is not surprising that Andy Carroll regular finds himself in the media glare. In fact, I imagine the tabloid hacks are desperate for the former
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Lukaku looking to learn from the master

Adam Harper — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:46:50 GMT

Chelsea new boy Romelu Lukaku has made it clear he is happy to learn from Didier Drogba rather than instantly replace the veteran. The 18-year old Belgian has arrived at Stamford Bridge with a fair
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Clear targets for Nasri

Adam Harper — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:57:14 GMT

Manchester City new boy Samir Nasri has made it clear the reason behind his move to the club from Arsenal: to win titles, lots of them and go to a side with decent Premier League odds. The Frenchman?s
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Redknapp edging towards Modric sale

Adam Harper — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:31:21 GMT

In one of many transfer sagas lumbering on over the summer the Luka Modric to Chelsea story appears to approaching its conclusion, or to borrow a phrase - it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.
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Joe Cole a shadow of his former self

Adam Harper — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:19:48 GMT

Despite the remarkable advances in medicine and physiotherapy a footballer's career can still be ruined by the perils of injury. And while Joe Cole is still running around a football pitch, for t
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Newcastle have lost the plot - again

Adam Harper — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:40:55 GMT

Right, so after a disastrous relegation and a team full of greedy under-performing players you managed to drag yourself back up at the first attemtp and secure a mid-table finish in your first season.
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Liverpool to spend their way out of trouble

Adam Harper — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:09:27 GMT

Written by Adam from Hyperion Commercial With their debts now cleared and a unifying coach at the helm Liverpool is set for a busy summer and brighter future. The NESV group, who bought the club from
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Stoke will relish role of underdogs

Adam Harper — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:05:44 GMT

They are a team that everyone seems to love to hate, a club close to everyone?s lips when they talk about the physical, direct and set-piece reliant side of the game. I am, of course, talking about S
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