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Vinnie Jones plans Escape To Victory remake... but what other stars should rework classic films?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:49:19 GMT

Note thespian Vinnie Jones is planning a remake of Escape To Victory, recently named by MirrorFootball as the greatest football film ever made.Optimist Vinnie thinks he can persuade David Beckham to join him in the new flick, with original Escapees Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone and Pele making cameo appearances.A 'source' claimed: "The original footballers' acting skills were so wooden they wouldn't have looked out of place in Ikea. This time many players have acting experience and the pr...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Monday, March 22

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:22:17 GMT

Some are injured, some are of pensionable age and the rest are checking their wives' mobile bill for John Terry's number. Yes, it's not a great week to be a Chelsea player - in fact, the only thing on the up about the club at the moment is Carlo Ancelotti's amazing eyebrow. But as the title slips out of their hands, there's always solace from another collection of brilliant 3PM Extra videos...

1) Is this OG by Hajduk Split's Goran Rubil the best/worst you've ever seen?

Ask Martin Lipton your football questions in our live webchat on Monday lunchtime

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:06:08 GMT

Want to talk about the weekend's football? Want to get something off your chest? Want to ask something about your club? Want to know about life as a leading football journalist?Then join Daily Mirror chief football writer Martin Lipton online on Monday from 12.30pm-1.30pm in our Monday Mouth-Off series - the new place for you to chat with Daily Mirror reporters about everything that happened on another wild weekend in the Premier and Coca-Cola Leagues.To ask a question or have your say, simpl...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:49:38 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Birmingham give up chase for Spurs star Derby launch loan move for Pompey star Veteran Craddock reveals delight at new Wolves deal Fergie got to the ref, rages Rafa Benitez Ancelotti admits Man United favourites to win the league Rooney to Real rumours was a deliberate distraction by Bernabeu bosses From today's other papers:Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is eyeing up Egyptian star playmaker Shikabala of Zamalek. The 24-year-old is one of the most highly rated p...

Sunderland 3-1 Birmingham: The Daily Mirror match report

Simon Bird — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:30:55 GMT

Darren Bent breaks the 20-goal barrier but striker still set for World Cup snub

Alex McLeish sent nuts by 'terrific' Craig Gordon

Simon Bird — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:00:20 GMT

Sunderland stopper made a series of sensational saves against Birmingham

Birmingham give up chase for Spurs star

MirrorFootball — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:00:13 GMT

Alex McLeish admits move for Roman Pavlyuchenko has been shelved

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MirrorFootball — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:24:56 GMT

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Why Aquilani is the Premier League's 'Golden Bin' winner

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:01:44 GMT

In Italy it’s called the Bidone d’Oro, the most unwanted award in football.The prize goes to the biggest flop of the season. The player who costs his club a fortune as a marquee signing and turns out to be an embarrassing turkey.Step forward Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo. The Brazillian was taunted by Juve fans at Fulham last Thursday and has failed to live up to the £25million fee paid to Fiotentina for him last summer.So who would rate as the Premier League’s biggest flop of the curr...

Sunderland 3-1 Birmingham: The Sunday Mirror match report

Brian McNally — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:32:16 GMT

Darren Bent backed for World Cup berth after double downs Blues

Bent at the double for Black Cats

Pa Sports — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:31:05 GMT

Darren Bent smashed through the 20-goal barrier as Sunderland survived a second-half fightback to edge past Birmingham 3-1. The England international fired the home side into a fifth-minute lead and then added a second six minutes later. However, Birmingham emerged after the break in a much more determined mood and having reduced the deficit through Cameron Jerome's strike on the hour they threatened to leave with a point. Sunderland were indebted to the brilliance of goalkeeper Craig Gordon,...

Sunderland 3-1 Birmingham: Bent breaks the 20-goal mark to get Black Cats purring

MirrorFootball — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:08:57 GMT

Fraizer Campbell scored the third, with Cameron Jerome netting Birmingham's consolation

HT Sunderland 2-0 Birmingham - Bent brace puts Black Cats in front

MirrorFootball — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:53:56 GMT

Former Spurs striker nets his 20th and 21st goals of the season

Pictures of the Week, March 14-20, 2010

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:23:40 GMT

Welcome to our new Pictures of the Week gallery, your pictorial guide to the past seven days in football.

And what a week it's been: Euro glory - and despair; managerial sackings - and appointments; and, of course, that injury to David Beckham.

Come back next - and every - Saturday for more amazing football pictures from the week that was,

What do you think will happen in today's games?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:02:49 GMT

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...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:52:54 GMT

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...

Kevin Phillips vows to increase the pressure on old Sunderland pal Niall Quinn

James Nursey — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00:01 GMT

Phillips returns to the Stadium of Light chasing his 250th goal as a professional

Phillips urges Birmingham to spend wisely this summer

MirrorFootball — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:46 GMT

Striker says Blues must learn the lesson of his former club Sunderland

3PM Extra: The best things we've found on the internet today - Friday, March 19, 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:25:54 GMT

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...

'This is where it starts to matter, where every game counts' - Martin Lipton previews a crucial weekend in the title race

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:56:54 GMT

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...

Listen to the new MirrorFootball podcast - March 19, 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:19:24 GMT

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...

'Exciting times' ahead for Birmingham

Pa Sports — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:41:06 GMT

Alex McLeish claims he has received a "positive" response from the Birmingham board in terms of the finances available to strengthen the squad and improve the infrastructure for next season. McLeish held talks earlier this week with Blues vice-chairman Peter Pannu and chief executive Michael Dunford to outline plans for the future. And he is predicting "exciting times" ahead at St. Andrew's under owner Carson Yeung as City look to build on an impressive first season back in the Barclays Premi...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:33:00 GMT

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...

MirrorFootball's Best XI: Beardies

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:00:21 GMT

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...

McLeish warns West Ham they won't get Brum stars by using a FIFA loophole

James Nursey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:45:20 GMT

Sebastian Larsson and Liam Ridgewell will not be reunited with Sullivan and Gold

McLeish hoping to keep Hart

Pa Sports — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:05 GMT

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his hope of retaining goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan for a second season will hinge on whether Manchester City qualify for the Champions League.McLeish is keen to retain the services of a player who has put himself in strong contention to be a part of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. But he concedes he may have to look elsewhere if Roberto Mancini's side finish in the top four and qualify for football's leading club competition."I guess Roberto Mancini and h...

Strawberry blond? Who are you kidding! The best Ginga XI of all-time

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:15:12 GMT

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: ...

McLeish reveals contract talks

Pa Sports — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:41:05 GMT

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has started negotiations with club owner Carson Yeung over a new contract. However, McLeish is happy to let his advisors thrash out the financial aspects of the deal. McLeish told Press Association Sport: "We have started negotiations regarding a new contract. I have met Carson and (vice chairman) Peter Pannu. They gave me some initial figures. I'll get my advisors now to meet with them and will let them thrash it out."The Scot joined Blues two and a half years ag...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:51:28 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror:Chelsea planning dream team pairing of Drogba and Torres Abramovich will stick with Ancelotti and bankroll £140million summer spree Villa target £9m deal for Spurs ace - Exclusive Wolves star Hahnemann targets survival and a new deal Interest grows in QPR's Alejandro Faurlin Riera's broadside at Rafa's 'sinking ship' Gary Johnson faces Bristol City axe Other rumours and gossip:Pavlyuchenko pledges future to Spurs Mancini reassures Toure over Man City future Villa to ...

Alex McLeish has proved to be Mr Motivator to keep Birmingham on track

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:01:43 GMT

When Birmingham controversially went out of the FA Cup quarter-finals at Portsmouth, I feared the club's season would limp to a conclusion.After all, City had 40 points in the bag and were safe from relegation after a superb campaign following promotion.But how wrong I was - some would say not for the first time - as Brum then went and won at Pompey in the Premier League.And they followed that with a stirring comeback to draw at home to Everton after trailing 2-0 inside 22 minutes.So it is a ...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Wednesday, March 17

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:08:50 GMT

It's almost Guinness o'clock! But if you've already exhausted our amazing St Patrick's Day Irish football legends archive special, then here's some ace footy vids to help while away the time until you can stuff your face with potato and cabbage and fall down drunk in the street in the name of religious martyrs.1) Following hot on the heels of Alan Shearer's legendarily brusque newspaper interview last week, we present further evidence that Wor Alan could well be the most curmudgeonly man in f...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:38:26 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror:Real Madrid target Ashley Cole Davenport seeks clean break from West Ham Blades set for sweeping cuts if promotion bid fails - Exclusive Arsenal given Fab fitness boost - Exclusive Hull appoint Dowie as new manager - Exclusive Beckham feeling 'positive' after surgery - but doc says World Cup return unlikely Portsmouth set for Premier League points penalty What's wrong with Steven Gerrard? And could he be about to leave Liverpool? From today's other papers:Arsenal t...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Tuesday, March 17

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:56:36 GMT

Day one of Cheltenham is over, and already the Mirror Football shirt is lost. With nothing left to play for except the fun of seeing how many days Alan Brazil will miss of his TalkSport show due to extreme thirst, we're taking solace in these brilliant football videos from the interweb.

1) Not sure, but we THINK this might be a foul...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:59:01 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Spurs agree £6m deal for Brazilian wonderkid Grant refuses to commit to Pompey - Exclusive Beckham: I'll be back Campbell wins legal battle with Portsmouth I should still be Chelsea boss says Mourinho Hull want Hughes to replace sacked Brown From today's other papers:Calum Davenport has played his last game for West Ham. The defender is back in training after suffering leg wounds in a stabbing last year, but the Hammers are desperate to cut costs so have agreed...

Tainio sanguine about future

Pa Sports — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:41:01 GMT

Birmingham's on-loan midfielder Teemu Tainio admits he is now "open-minded" about his long term future. Tainio had previously expressed a desire to try and convince Blues boss Alex McLeish he was worthy of a permanent deal. But the Sunderland man is facing fresh competition at St Andrew's from January arrivals Craig Gardner Aston Villa and Michel Sporting Gijon. "I have one more year at Sunderland on my contract. If the club tell me I am staying, then I stay," said Tainio. "I am really open-...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Monday, March 15

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:49:53 GMT

As the nation's tanning salons and karaoke bars shut as a mark of respect for Phil Brown, here's another selection of brilliant football videos.

1) Not the greatest of weekends for David Beckham. He's out of the World Cup and, to add insult to injury, Brazilian Baiano's ripped off his greatest moment in Paulisto's win against Prudente.

Ask John Cross your football questions in our live webchat on Monday lunchtime

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:52 GMT

Want to talk about the weekend's football? Want to get something off your chest? Want to ask something about your club? Want to know about life as a leading football journalist?Then join Daily Mirror football writer John Cross, our king of the back page exclusives, online on Monday from 12.30pm-1.30pm in our Monday Mouth-Off series - the new place for you to chat with Daily Mirror reporters about everything that happened on another wild weekend in the Premier and Coca-Cola Leagues.To ask a qu...

Carsley close to return

Pa Sports — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:51:01 GMT

Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley is poised to return to training next week after being side-lined for two months with an ankle injury.The 34-year-old has been out of action since suffering the setback in an FA Cup third-round clash with Nottingham Forest in mid-January.Carsley played an important part last season in helping Blues regain their Barclays Premier League status at the first attempt.But he had been dislodged by the Barry Ferguson-Lee Bowyer partnership during the current campaign ...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:45:18 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Liverpool set for cash boost - but still face losing Torres Birmingham owner vows to spend big this summer Beye escapes O'Neill wrath after admitting he wants to quit Villa Parker not giving up hope of England World Cup call-up Beckham's World Cup dream ended by torn Achilles tendon From today's other papers:Trying to sign Wayne Rooney and linking him up with former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo has beocme an "obsession" for Real Madrid, says pres...

Birmingham 2-2 Everton: The Daily Mirror match report

James Nursey — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:30:34 GMT

Phil Jagielka hoping to win World Cup call-up after year from hell

Gardner dedicates first Blues goal to crocked Villa brother

James Nursey — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

St Andrews star hoping leveller against Everton cheered up Villa youth star Gary

Birmingham owner vows to spend big this summer

James Nursey — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Carson Yeung insists Alex McLeish will have a bumper summer fund despite the club's dire financial results

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Sunday's papers

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:57:20 GMT

Stories from today's Sunday Mirror:Liverpool set sights on Stephen IrelandTorres warns Liverpool: Buy top-class players or I am offManchester United to make summer swoop for Brazil aceYobo poised to quit Everton after Moyes rowStories from today's other papers:Spanish giants Real Madrid have made Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard their number one transfer target and believe they can tempt the midfielder away from Anfield with a £30m bid. (People)Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has ope...

Joe Hart happy to remain on Manchester City's books

Ralph Ellis — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:37 GMT

Goalkeeper OK with Man City for blocking a permanent move to Birmingham

Birmingham 2-2 Everton: The Sunday Mirror match report

Ray Matts — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:25:39 GMT

Gardner grabs leveller as Blues fight back from two goals down

Blues battle back to draw

Pa Sports — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:21:03 GMT

Life-long fan Craig Gardner scored his first Birmingham goal as Alex McLeish's side recovered to earn a 2-2 draw against Everton and preserve their six month unbeaten home record. Everton, knocked out of the FA Cup by Blues at Goodison Park this season, had taken control with two goals in three minutes midway through the first half from Victor Anichebe and Ayegbeni Yakubu. But Cameron Jerome's third goal in the last two games gave City a lifeline before Gardner's moment of glory following his...

Birmingham 2-2 Everton

Mirror Football — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:01:25 GMT

Blues' Gardener punishes club he supported as a biy

HT: Birmingham 1-2 Everton

Mirror Football — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:57:24 GMT

Jerome puts Blues back in it after Anichebe and Yakubu net for Toffees

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MirrorFootball — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:39:54 GMT

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Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:26:14 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror:Liverpool keeping a close eye on Alex McLeish's contract talks with Birmingham as Rafa Benitez continues to struggle at AnfieldEverton ready to offer TEN players new long-term dealsManchester City chasing Benfica strike star Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini tells Shaun Wright-Phillips to stop moaning over his new contract and focus on the fight for fourth spot From today's other papers:Real Madrid are said to have had informal talks with Manchester United over a ...