Home Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T12:24:58Z 2010-03-20T12:24:56Z Text commentary, pictures and stats from all of today's games, plus match reports on the whistle

Text commentary, pictures and stats from all of today's games, plus match reports on the whistle

MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T12:24:56Z 2010-03-20T12:20:45Z 2010-03-20T12:02:49Z It's shaping up to be a great weekend for football, with the best of the action likely to happen at Old Trafford tomorrow, when Liverpool face Manchester United.There's still plenty of great games to get your teeth into today, however.In the Premier League, Arsenal can do their title ambitions a world of good by beating troubled West Ham, while the race for fourth place sees Spurs travel to Stoke, Villa host rivals Wolves and Everton take on Bolton. And at the bottom, Iain Dowie will manage H...

It's shaping up to be a great weekend for football, with the best of the action likely to happen at Old Trafford tomorrow, when Liverpool face Manchester United.There's still plenty of great games to get your teeth into today, however.In the Premier League, Arsenal can do their title ambitions a world of good by beating troubled West Ham, while the race for fourth place sees Spurs travel to Stoke, Villa host rivals Wolves and Everton take on Bolton. And at the bottom, Iain Dowie will manage H...

2010-03-20T12:02:49Z 2010-03-20T11:52:56Z 2010-03-20T11:52:54Z From today's Daily Mirror: Benitez: I would rather have Torres than Rooney Reina: I will sign a new deal - I am lucky to be at Liverpool  Paolo Di Canio 'dreams' of becoming West Ham boss Zola denies David Gold dressing room rift Tamas set to seal permanent West Brom deal Forest close to clinching permanent deal for midfielder Phillips urges Birmingham to spend wisely this summer From today's other papers:Portsmouth's Serbia international Dusko Tosic is expected to join Swansea on an emer...

From today's Daily Mirror: Benitez: I would rather have Torres than Rooney Reina: I will sign a new deal - I am lucky to be at Liverpool  Paolo Di Canio 'dreams' of becoming West Ham boss Zola denies David Gold dressing room rift Tamas set to seal permanent West Brom deal Forest close to clinching permanent deal for midfielder Phillips urges Birmingham to spend wisely this summer From today's other papers:Portsmouth's Serbia international Dusko Tosic is expected to join Swansea on an emer...

2010-03-20T11:52:54Z 2010-03-19T22:34:50Z 2010-03-20T05:05:12Z Roy Hodgson has earned himself legendary status at Fulham – and put himself in the frame for the England job.Hodgson has made Fulham every football fan’s second team (maybe apart from the odd Chelsea supporter) and that was borne out by the overwhelming feelgood factor across the nation following their Europa League win over Italian giants Juventus.It is a result that will be remembered for a long time, going down as probably Fulham’s best-ever night and one of the best games in European foot...

Roy Hodgson has earned himself legendary status at Fulham – and put himself in the frame for the England job.Hodgson has made Fulham every football fan’s second team (maybe apart from the odd Chelsea supporter) and that was borne out by the overwhelming feelgood factor across the nation following their Europa League win over Italian giants Juventus.It is a result that will be remembered for a long time, going down as probably Fulham’s best-ever night and one of the best games in European foot...

2010-03-20T05:05:12Z 2010-03-19T19:04:57Z 2010-03-19T23:02:21Z I reckon real Chelsea fans excused the nation its face-splitting grin on Wednesday night.The plastic ones though, who, prior to 2004 thought Chopper Harris was a helicopter, and who were probably responsible for the swathes of upturned seats after Inter scored the killer goal, may not see it that way.But the ones who went down the Bridge way before Roman Abramovich doused them in dodgy roubles, will know that this was the downside of the Faustian Pact they signed up to. You takes your money a...

I reckon real Chelsea fans excused the nation its face-splitting grin on Wednesday night.The plastic ones though, who, prior to 2004 thought Chopper Harris was a helicopter, and who were probably responsible for the swathes of upturned seats after Inter scored the killer goal, may not see it that way.But the ones who went down the Bridge way before Roman Abramovich doused them in dodgy roubles, will know that this was the downside of the Faustian Pact they signed up to. You takes your money a...

2010-03-19T23:02:21Z Martin Lipton 2010-03-19T23:20:45Z 2010-03-19T23:00:26Z Chelsea chief chasing Premier League and FA Cup prizes following Champions League fiasco

Chelsea chief chasing Premier League and FA Cup prizes following Champions League fiasco

Martin Lipton 2010-03-19T23:00:26Z James Nursey 2010-03-19T20:33:35Z 2010-03-19T23:00:17Z Milner has been a revelation for Aston Villa since switching to the centre of midfield

Milner has been a revelation for Aston Villa since switching to the centre of midfield

James Nursey 2010-03-19T23:00:17Z David Maddock 2010-03-20T12:40:52Z 2010-03-19T23:00:12Z Man United chief taunts Rafa Benitez ahead of Old Trafford clash

Man United chief taunts Rafa Benitez ahead of Old Trafford clash

David Maddock 2010-03-19T23:00:12Z Darren Lewis 2010-03-19T23:07:59Z 2010-03-19T23:00:08Z Spurs striker dismisses fears his season could be wrecked by hamstring injury

Spurs striker dismisses fears his season could be wrecked by hamstring injury

Darren Lewis 2010-03-19T23:00:08Z 2010-03-19T22:01:02Z 2010-03-19T22:50:07Z David McDonnellSir Alex Ferguson will relive his finest hour after Manchester United were drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.The two clubs have been thrown together in a repeat of the historic 1999 final when Fergie’s men sealed a stunning win with two late goals in the Nou Camp.Relive Manchester United's victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final with classic pictures and Daily Mirror match reports from the timeTeddy Sheringham and Ole Gunna...

David McDonnellSir Alex Ferguson will relive his finest hour after Manchester United were drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.The two clubs have been thrown together in a repeat of the historic 1999 final when Fergie’s men sealed a stunning win with two late goals in the Nou Camp.Relive Manchester United's victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final with classic pictures and Daily Mirror match reports from the timeTeddy Sheringham and Ole Gunna...

2010-03-19T22:50:07Z 2010-03-19T18:17:27Z 2010-03-19T18:19:14Z 2010-03-19T18:19:14Z 2010-03-19T18:17:45Z 2010-03-19T18:17:45Z Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on Sunday for what could well be a season-defining encounter for both teams.You can, of course, follow the game live via our brilliant Match Centre.But between now and kick-off, here's a couple of features from our extensive archive to get you in the mood.Click the links below to see amazing unseen pictures and original Daily Mirror match reports and articles from the time from these classic United v Liverpool encounters: The 1983 Milk Cup Final: Liverpool 2-...

Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on Sunday for what could well be a season-defining encounter for both teams.You can, of course, follow the game live via our brilliant Match Centre.But between now and kick-off, here's a couple of features from our extensive archive to get you in the mood.Click the links below to see amazing unseen pictures and original Daily Mirror match reports and articles from the time from these classic United v Liverpool encounters: The 1983 Milk Cup Final: Liverpool 2-...

2010-03-19T18:17:45Z by MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T18:39:17Z 2010-03-19T17:23:53Z Manchester United manager stokes the fires before his side's clash with Liverpool on Sunday

Manchester United manager stokes the fires before his side's clash with Liverpool on Sunday

by MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T17:23:53Z 2010-03-19T15:56:30Z 2010-03-19T15:25:54Z We don't know if the internet's funny guys are all watching the Cheltenham Gold Cup or what, but there's a distinct dearth of videos doing the rounds today.Still, these crackers should tide you over until it's time to spend your winnings/drown your sorrows come beer o'clock.1) Forget Kauto Star v Denman, the only debate we care about is who's better: Messi or Rooney? Our new star columnist Jermain Defoe had his say earlier on today, and now you can make your own mind up courtesy of this handy...

We don't know if the internet's funny guys are all watching the Cheltenham Gold Cup or what, but there's a distinct dearth of videos doing the rounds today.Still, these crackers should tide you over until it's time to spend your winnings/drown your sorrows come beer o'clock.1) Forget Kauto Star v Denman, the only debate we care about is who's better: Messi or Rooney? Our new star columnist Jermain Defoe had his say earlier on today, and now you can make your own mind up courtesy of this handy...

2010-03-19T15:25:54Z Martin Lipton 2010-03-19T17:40:18Z 2010-03-19T14:56:20Z Blues boss vows to bounce back from Champions League exit to Inter

Blues boss vows to bounce back from Champions League exit to Inter

Martin Lipton 2010-03-19T14:56:20Z 2010-03-19T16:06:21Z 2010-03-19T14:49:07Z You know how it is with celebrities these days - they're always trying to flog you something. Well, we thought it was about time they did something for us in return.So, from now on, anyone wanting to hawk their wares on the pages of MirrorFootball will have to submit to an interrogation by The Plugger first.If you want us to buy your DVD/book/video game/embossed tea-towel etc, then you need to tell us, amongst other things, if you've ever had sex in a football shirt. Seems like a fair deal, n...

You know how it is with celebrities these days - they're always trying to flog you something. Well, we thought it was about time they did something for us in return.So, from now on, anyone wanting to hawk their wares on the pages of MirrorFootball will have to submit to an interrogation by The Plugger first.If you want us to buy your DVD/book/video game/embossed tea-towel etc, then you need to tell us, amongst other things, if you've ever had sex in a football shirt. Seems like a fair deal, n...

2010-03-19T14:49:07Z John Cross 2010-03-19T17:40:13Z 2010-03-19T13:56:20Z Manager urges his players to concentrate on West Ham rather than Champions League, though

Manager urges his players to concentrate on West Ham rather than Champions League, though

John Cross 2010-03-19T13:56:20Z 2010-03-19T13:49:45Z 2010-03-19T13:49:43Z Two of the men being touted as successors to Sir Alex Ferguson could go head-to-head with the Manchester United boss in the latter stages of the Champions League thanks to the quarter-final draw.Jose Mourinho has been staking his claim for the United hot-seat ever since he departed Chelsea in such bitter circumstances two years ago.And the way he knocked his old club out of Europe’s top competition in such style in midweek will not have gone unnoticed in the corridors of power at Old Trafford...

Two of the men being touted as successors to Sir Alex Ferguson could go head-to-head with the Manchester United boss in the latter stages of the Champions League thanks to the quarter-final draw.Jose Mourinho has been staking his claim for the United hot-seat ever since he departed Chelsea in such bitter circumstances two years ago.And the way he knocked his old club out of Europe’s top competition in such style in midweek will not have gone unnoticed in the corridors of power at Old Trafford...

2010-03-19T13:49:43Z 2010-03-19T13:40:44Z 2010-03-19T13:20:37Z The managerial feat of the week belonged not to the headline-hogging coach of Internazionale but to one of his barely-remembered predecessors at the San Siro.The unassuming, under-rated Roy Hodgson's achievement in guiding Fulham to a fabulous comeback against Juventus and a place in the Europa Cup quarter final was far more impressive than Jose Mourinho's much-hyped success over former club Chelsea.Juve may be way off the pace set by the two Milan clubs at the top of Serie A, but with four W...

The managerial feat of the week belonged not to the headline-hogging coach of Internazionale but to one of his barely-remembered predecessors at the San Siro.The unassuming, under-rated Roy Hodgson's achievement in guiding Fulham to a fabulous comeback against Juventus and a place in the Europa Cup quarter final was far more impressive than Jose Mourinho's much-hyped success over former club Chelsea.Juve may be way off the pace set by the two Milan clubs at the top of Serie A, but with four W...

2010-03-19T13:20:37Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T15:18:07Z 2010-03-19T12:09:06Z Spurs striker has torn hamstring

Spurs striker has torn hamstring

MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T12:09:06Z 2010-03-19T12:02:54Z 2010-03-19T11:56:54Z A week off for United and Arsenal. A week of woe for Chelsea.And with a potentially titanic and pivotal weekend to come, the shape of the title race could take a dramatic and decisive shift.Arsene Wenger and his players know this is their opportunity to really turn up the heat.Beat West Ham at The Emirates - something they should accomplish with the minimum of fuss - and the pressure will really be turned up on their rivals.The three-point haul that is within the Gunners' grasp would take Ars...

A week off for United and Arsenal. A week of woe for Chelsea.And with a potentially titanic and pivotal weekend to come, the shape of the title race could take a dramatic and decisive shift.Arsene Wenger and his players know this is their opportunity to really turn up the heat.Beat West Ham at The Emirates - something they should accomplish with the minimum of fuss - and the pressure will really be turned up on their rivals.The three-point haul that is within the Gunners' grasp would take Ars...

2010-03-19T11:56:54Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T12:44:26Z 2010-03-19T11:24:44Z Gunners handed tricky tie against the holders

Gunners handed tricky tie against the holders

MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T11:24:44Z 2010-03-19T11:19:24Z 2010-03-19T11:19:24Z Welcome to the new MirrorFootball podcast - available to download from MirrorFootball.co.uk every Friday, and also via subscription on iTunes.This week: Daily Mirror assistant sports editor Alan McKinlay, 3PM columnist Steve Anglesey and Daily Mirror reporter Darren Lewis look ahead to a massive weekend of Premier League action.Can Liverpool upset Manchester United at Old Trafford? Will Chelsea recover from their Champions League exit to stay on course for the Premier League title? Can West H...

Welcome to the new MirrorFootball podcast - available to download from MirrorFootball.co.uk every Friday, and also via subscription on iTunes.This week: Daily Mirror assistant sports editor Alan McKinlay, 3PM columnist Steve Anglesey and Daily Mirror reporter Darren Lewis look ahead to a massive weekend of Premier League action.Can Liverpool upset Manchester United at Old Trafford? Will Chelsea recover from their Champions League exit to stay on course for the Premier League title? Can West H...

2010-03-19T11:19:24Z 2010-03-19T11:52:25Z 2010-03-19T10:14:45Z Now that England's Champions League representatives know who they will be facing, it's almost time for the Europa League teams to discover their fate. Arsenal drawn against Barcelona, Manchester United get Bayern Munich Champions League special - Martin Lipton rates the remaining eight runners and riders gunning for the European Cup Liverpool and Fulham both overturned first-leg deficits last night to book their place in the quarter-finals, and at midday they will find out who they will be f...

Now that England's Champions League representatives know who they will be facing, it's almost time for the Europa League teams to discover their fate. Arsenal drawn against Barcelona, Manchester United get Bayern Munich Champions League special - Martin Lipton rates the remaining eight runners and riders gunning for the European Cup Liverpool and Fulham both overturned first-leg deficits last night to book their place in the quarter-finals, and at midday they will find out who they will be f...

2010-03-19T10:14:45Z 2010-03-19T09:55:56Z 2010-03-19T09:33:00Z From today's Daily Mirror:Robinho set for early City return due to Santos salary row Riera banished from Liverpool due to bust-up with young reserve player - Exclusive Arsenal and Man City target Yaya Toure rules out move to Premier League Sunderland offer olive branch to Spurs in bid to land defensive star McLeish warns West Ham they won't get Brum stars by using a FIFA loophole Fergie Jnr hoping dad will sell him midfielder in the summer Blackpool set to raid Crystal Palace for veteran defe...

From today's Daily Mirror:Robinho set for early City return due to Santos salary row Riera banished from Liverpool due to bust-up with young reserve player - Exclusive Arsenal and Man City target Yaya Toure rules out move to Premier League Sunderland offer olive branch to Spurs in bid to land defensive star McLeish warns West Ham they won't get Brum stars by using a FIFA loophole Fergie Jnr hoping dad will sell him midfielder in the summer Blackpool set to raid Crystal Palace for veteran defe...

2010-03-19T09:33:00Z 2010-03-18T18:03:56Z 2010-03-19T09:00:21Z After the soaraway successes of our Baldy XI and our Ginga XI, this week we want your help to compile the all-time Beardy XI.That's right, those fells with the best facial fuzz in the business are about to get their moment in the sun.To help you out, we've compiled the magnificent gallery of hirsute heroes above, but no doubt you will have plenty of thoughts of your own.You can nominate your players by leaving a comment below, posting on our Facebook page or joining in the debate on our Twitt...

After the soaraway successes of our Baldy XI and our Ginga XI, this week we want your help to compile the all-time Beardy XI.That's right, those fells with the best facial fuzz in the business are about to get their moment in the sun.To help you out, we've compiled the magnificent gallery of hirsute heroes above, but no doubt you will have plenty of thoughts of your own.You can nominate your players by leaving a comment below, posting on our Facebook page or joining in the debate on our Twitt...

2010-03-19T09:00:21Z 2010-03-18T20:11:25Z 2010-03-18T23:02:24Z They are two fantastic players who leave you running out of superlatives. But despite Leo Messi's fantastic goals for Barcelona on Wednesday night I'd have to keep Wayne Rooney as the man I believe is the best in the world. When you talk about dribbling, close control and beating players I'd admit, Leo Messi is the king. I watched Barcelona's Champions League win over Stuttgart on the TV and Messi was different class with his two goals. His balance, his desire and his goal ratio are incredibl...

They are two fantastic players who leave you running out of superlatives. But despite Leo Messi's fantastic goals for Barcelona on Wednesday night I'd have to keep Wayne Rooney as the man I believe is the best in the world. When you talk about dribbling, close control and beating players I'd admit, Leo Messi is the king. I watched Barcelona's Champions League win over Stuttgart on the TV and Messi was different class with his two goals. His balance, his desire and his goal ratio are incredibl...

2010-03-18T23:02:24Z 2010-03-18T19:09:37Z 2010-03-18T23:00:56Z Carlton Cole claims he is winning the battle against his wounded knee after support from fellow patient Fabio Capello. The West Ham striker missed two months of action after snapping his posterior cruciate ligaments back in November. But as he faces a crucial two months for club and country, he revealed he has been boosted on his road to recovery by the England boss who underwent his own knee replacement op in January. "He spoke to me when I was out injured," revealed Cole. "He had a knee ope...

Carlton Cole claims he is winning the battle against his wounded knee after support from fellow patient Fabio Capello. The West Ham striker missed two months of action after snapping his posterior cruciate ligaments back in November. But as he faces a crucial two months for club and country, he revealed he has been boosted on his road to recovery by the England boss who underwent his own knee replacement op in January. "He spoke to me when I was out injured," revealed Cole. "He had a knee ope...

2010-03-18T23:00:56Z 2010-03-18T19:01:35Z 2010-03-18T23:00:26Z Dean Holdsworth is carving a new career for himself in management at non-league Newport County. What happened to the rest of his Crazy Gang pals, though? MirrorFootball investigates...Dave BeasantFirst goalkeeper to save a penalty in an FA Cup Final when he saved John Aldridge’s kick in 1988. Went on to play for Chelsea, Southampton and Nottingham Forest and has been a senior coach at the Glenn Hoddle Academy since 2008.Clive GoodyearHelped Luton to the Second Division title in 1982 before mo...

Dean Holdsworth is carving a new career for himself in management at non-league Newport County. What happened to the rest of his Crazy Gang pals, though? MirrorFootball investigates...Dave BeasantFirst goalkeeper to save a penalty in an FA Cup Final when he saved John Aldridge’s kick in 1988. Went on to play for Chelsea, Southampton and Nottingham Forest and has been a senior coach at the Glenn Hoddle Academy since 2008.Clive GoodyearHelped Luton to the Second Division title in 1982 before mo...

2010-03-18T23:00:26Z 2010-03-18T22:14:07Z 2010-03-18T23:00:24Z Steve McClaren is happy to follow Sir Bobby Robson's route redemption. Like Robson, McClaren headed to Holland when he flopped as England boss. And like Robson, he is in no hurry to return home to these shores. Robson's exile lasted nine years and he had successful spells at PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona before returning as the prodigal son to a hero's welcome at St James' Park in 1999. McClaren, 48, is approaching the second anniversary of his self-banishment in June an...

Steve McClaren is happy to follow Sir Bobby Robson's route redemption. Like Robson, McClaren headed to Holland when he flopped as England boss. And like Robson, he is in no hurry to return home to these shores. Robson's exile lasted nine years and he had successful spells at PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona before returning as the prodigal son to a hero's welcome at St James' Park in 1999. McClaren, 48, is approaching the second anniversary of his self-banishment in June an...

2010-03-18T23:00:24Z David Maddock 2010-03-19T11:26:45Z 2010-03-18T23:00:20Z Training ground spat proved final straw for Rafa

Training ground spat proved final straw for Rafa

David Maddock 2010-03-18T23:00:20Z David McDonnell 2010-03-19T12:15:14Z 2010-03-18T23:00:10Z Man United boss expresses 'sympathy' for under-fire Liverpool boss

Man United boss expresses 'sympathy' for under-fire Liverpool boss

David McDonnell 2010-03-18T23:00:10Z Jon Clements 2010-03-18T23:03:28Z 2010-03-18T22:50:46Z Beleaguered Chelsea skipper faces yet more private life anguish

Beleaguered Chelsea skipper faces yet more private life anguish

Jon Clements 2010-03-18T22:50:46Z David Maddock 2010-03-18T22:45:25Z 2010-03-18T22:44:59Z Torres double ensures Liverpool's boat isn't sunk just yet

Torres double ensures Liverpool's boat isn't sunk just yet

David Maddock 2010-03-18T22:44:59Z 2010-03-18T20:27:33Z 2010-03-18T22:30:54Z Jose Mourinho is more than a manager. He is the man.I told you here last week that Real Madrid should move heaven and earth to make him their next boss, but after his triumphant return to Stamford Bridge I've got something even bigger in mind.There are persistent rumours linking Jose with Liverpool but I think he would be crazy to go there if Rafa Benitez goes. They need more than the four world-class players Fernando Torres is asking for and that makes it too big a rebuilding job with owners...

Jose Mourinho is more than a manager. He is the man.I told you here last week that Real Madrid should move heaven and earth to make him their next boss, but after his triumphant return to Stamford Bridge I've got something even bigger in mind.There are persistent rumours linking Jose with Liverpool but I think he would be crazy to go there if Rafa Benitez goes. They need more than the four world-class players Fernando Torres is asking for and that makes it too big a rebuilding job with owners...

2010-03-18T22:30:54Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T22:01:09Z 2010-03-18T21:59:31Z A first-half penalty from Steven Gerrard also helped steady the ship for home side

A first-half penalty from Steven Gerrard also helped steady the ship for home side

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T21:59:31Z Neil McLeman 2010-03-18T23:02:56Z 2010-03-18T21:38:31Z Manager 'on top of the world' following historic win over Juventus

Manager 'on top of the world' following historic win over Juventus

Neil McLeman 2010-03-18T21:38:31Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T22:09:56Z 2010-03-18T20:21:45Z England star manages 45 minutes in reserve clash with Burnley

England star manages 45 minutes in reserve clash with Burnley

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T20:21:45Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T20:55:41Z 2010-03-18T19:58:33Z Clint Dempsey scores winning wondergoal to knock nine-men Italians out

Clint Dempsey scores winning wondergoal to knock nine-men Italians out

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T19:58:33Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T19:02:51Z 2010-03-18T18:54:14Z Zamora and Gera score the goals to cancel out Trezeguet's opener

Zamora and Gera score the goals to cancel out Trezeguet's opener

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T18:54:14Z David Maddock 2010-03-18T20:23:28Z 2010-03-18T18:13:41Z Liverpool boss infuriated by outspoken attack on Spanish radio station

Liverpool boss infuriated by outspoken attack on Spanish radio station

David Maddock 2010-03-18T18:13:41Z 2010-03-18T17:49:08Z 2010-03-18T17:31:37Z By Mehreen KhanAs Chelsea look to freshen up their ageing squad, one man they've been linked with is Everton starlet Jack Rodwell.Chelsea transfer special: who will join in the summer - and who will leave? The England Under-21 star is one of the most coveted players in the Premier League, but you might not know that much about him. Well, not yet anyway...1) Born on March 11, 1991 in Southport, Jack Christian Rodwell joined his boyhood club Everton as a youth player and signed his first profes...

By Mehreen KhanAs Chelsea look to freshen up their ageing squad, one man they've been linked with is Everton starlet Jack Rodwell.Chelsea transfer special: who will join in the summer - and who will leave? The England Under-21 star is one of the most coveted players in the Premier League, but you might not know that much about him. Well, not yet anyway...1) Born on March 11, 1991 in Southport, Jack Christian Rodwell joined his boyhood club Everton as a youth player and signed his first profes...

2010-03-18T17:31:37Z 2010-03-18T14:41:30Z 2010-03-18T14:41:30Z OK, so you've done your wages betting on three-legged nags down in the west country and, consequently, are facing a weekend sniffing turps rather than out on the lash. But things ain't all that bad. We're still here every afternoon to cheer you up...1) MirrorFootball's current favourite thing out there in internet land (apart from MirrorFootball, of course!) is the official website of one Andrey Arshavin. The slightly stern looking Russian Gunner is, in fact, quite clearly bonkers in the nut....

OK, so you've done your wages betting on three-legged nags down in the west country and, consequently, are facing a weekend sniffing turps rather than out on the lash. But things ain't all that bad. We're still here every afternoon to cheer you up...1) MirrorFootball's current favourite thing out there in internet land (apart from MirrorFootball, of course!) is the official website of one Andrey Arshavin. The slightly stern looking Russian Gunner is, in fact, quite clearly bonkers in the nut....

2010-03-18T14:41:30Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T18:55:29Z 2010-03-18T14:35:53Z Winger hopes to be back in action against Chelsea next month

Winger hopes to be back in action against Chelsea next month

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T14:35:53Z 2010-03-18T13:15:12Z 2010-03-18T13:15:12Z So, ladies and gentlemen, here it is... the best Ginga XI - EVER!In honour of Paul Scholes scoring his 100th Premier League goal for Man United recently, we wanted your nominations for a team packed with carrot-topped heroes.Thanks to all of you who sent us your suggestions via Twitter and Facebook.There will be another one later this week, so keep an eye out on our Twitter and Facebook pages for the details.But now, without further ado, here is the definitive all-time Ginga XI...Goalkeeper: ...

So, ladies and gentlemen, here it is... the best Ginga XI - EVER!In honour of Paul Scholes scoring his 100th Premier League goal for Man United recently, we wanted your nominations for a team packed with carrot-topped heroes.Thanks to all of you who sent us your suggestions via Twitter and Facebook.There will be another one later this week, so keep an eye out on our Twitter and Facebook pages for the details.But now, without further ado, here is the definitive all-time Ginga XI...Goalkeeper: ...

2010-03-18T13:15:12Z 2010-03-18T12:59:47Z 2010-03-18T12:59:47Z Napoli's Marek Hamsik has been rated as one of Europe's hottest young prospects for a while now, registering on the radars of clubs as illustrious as Barcelona and Manchester United.And, with Chelsea also preparing the splash the cash next season, Hamsik's silky skills could soon be gracing the Premier League.Here's the lowdown on Slovakia's hottest property...1) Marek Hamsik was born 27 July 1987 in Banska Bystrica, a state in the former Czechoslovakia which has since become Slovakia.2) Hams...

Napoli's Marek Hamsik has been rated as one of Europe's hottest young prospects for a while now, registering on the radars of clubs as illustrious as Barcelona and Manchester United.And, with Chelsea also preparing the splash the cash next season, Hamsik's silky skills could soon be gracing the Premier League.Here's the lowdown on Slovakia's hottest property...1) Marek Hamsik was born 27 July 1987 in Banska Bystrica, a state in the former Czechoslovakia which has since become Slovakia.2) Hams...

2010-03-18T12:59:47Z 2010-03-19T15:23:08Z 2010-03-18T12:01:13Z So now it's down to eight, a rather different-looking elite to the one we had all expected.There is no Chelsea and no Real Madrid but there are some mouth-watering ties nonetheless. Arsenal vs Barcelona is the kind of match-up that will be so eagerly anticipated that it will struggle to live up to it's immense billing.Bayern Munich vs Manchester United is another clash of European titans who will both have fancied their chances of making it to Madrid on May 22.But which team is looking most l...

So now it's down to eight, a rather different-looking elite to the one we had all expected.There is no Chelsea and no Real Madrid but there are some mouth-watering ties nonetheless. Arsenal vs Barcelona is the kind of match-up that will be so eagerly anticipated that it will struggle to live up to it's immense billing.Bayern Munich vs Manchester United is another clash of European titans who will both have fancied their chances of making it to Madrid on May 22.But which team is looking most l...

2010-03-18T12:01:13Z 2010-03-18T11:56:09Z 2010-03-18T11:56:09Z Barcelona turned in a masterclass of football last night as they eased into the Champions League quarter-finals and reaffirmed their position as tournament favourites. Messi brace puts Barca through The Catalans would like nothing more than to be the first team to retain the trophy for 20 years, especially since the Final is being played at the Bernabeau - Real Madrid’s backyard.There is simply no better team to watch in world football. MirrorFootball’s Richard Arrowsmith picks out ten points...

Barcelona turned in a masterclass of football last night as they eased into the Champions League quarter-finals and reaffirmed their position as tournament favourites. Messi brace puts Barca through The Catalans would like nothing more than to be the first team to retain the trophy for 20 years, especially since the Final is being played at the Bernabeau - Real Madrid’s backyard.There is simply no better team to watch in world football. MirrorFootball’s Richard Arrowsmith picks out ten points...

2010-03-18T11:56:09Z 2010-03-18T11:31:10Z 2010-03-18T11:31:08Z Liverpool are facing a make-or-break Euro clash tonight (isn't every one of their games make-or-break these days? - Ed) when they take on Lille at Anfield.Trailing 1-0 to the French outfit from the first leg last week, the Reds are fighting for their European lives.After Monday night's morale-boosting thrashing of Portsmouth, confidence should be high among Rafa's troops. And there are goods reasons for their fans to be optimistic, as the Mirror's man on Merseyside, David Maddock, outlines be...

Liverpool are facing a make-or-break Euro clash tonight (isn't every one of their games make-or-break these days? - Ed) when they take on Lille at Anfield.Trailing 1-0 to the French outfit from the first leg last week, the Reds are fighting for their European lives.After Monday night's morale-boosting thrashing of Portsmouth, confidence should be high among Rafa's troops. And there are goods reasons for their fans to be optimistic, as the Mirror's man on Merseyside, David Maddock, outlines be...

2010-03-18T11:31:08Z 2010-03-18T10:13:37Z 2010-03-18T10:13:37Z And so, dear Liverpool fans, it is once more into the European breach. The Europa League might be something of a consolation prize to a club so steeped in European heritage, but it is a trophy nonetheless, and one that will only be heading to Anfield if Rafa's charges can overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg.But if the prospect of watching Stevie G and the lads huff and puff against a team who will surely come to Anfield and shut up shop doesn't fill you with delight, we have just the ...

And so, dear Liverpool fans, it is once more into the European breach. The Europa League might be something of a consolation prize to a club so steeped in European heritage, but it is a trophy nonetheless, and one that will only be heading to Anfield if Rafa's charges can overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg.But if the prospect of watching Stevie G and the lads huff and puff against a team who will surely come to Anfield and shut up shop doesn't fill you with delight, we have just the ...

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