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Cahill impresses Coyle

Pa Sports — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:11:04 GMT

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has not ruled Gary Cahill out of making a remarkable comeback against Everton on Saturday at Goodison Park. Cahill has returned to training after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his left arm on the day of the Fulham game on February 6. There were fears he would miss the rest of the season, putting an end to his dreams of a place in England's World Cup squad. But Coyle said: "He has trained ever so well to a very high standard of which I have come to expect of hi...

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 ...

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...

Cahill back in training

Pa Sports — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:31:02 GMT

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is delighted that Gary Cahill has returned to training following a blood clot in his left arm.The central defender could have an outside chance of facing Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.Coyle said: "It is terrific to have Gary back training with the group. We are all very pleased with his progress and we will keep monitoring him."Cahill is determined to make an impact for Bolton and clinch a place in England's World Cup squad.He said: "It is a case of working ha...

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...

Roll up, roll up... get your bottled atmosphere here

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:02:15 GMT

The National Trust has hit on the wheeze of selling bottled fresh air to gullible townies. This has got some hard-up chairmen thinking they might be able to cash in on this emerging market by selling bottled atmosphere. Too many grounds these days rely on loud-mouthed MCs and rock music to work their crowds into a frenzy. The chairmen are thinking they could provide an alternative by capturing the atmosphere at big games and flogging it off to other clubs. The way it would work is that a numb...

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...

Khan reveals his role in Bolton revival

David Anderson — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:29 GMT

Boxing world champ's 'pep talk' did the trick for Wanderers

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...

Cahill returns to keep World Cup dream alive

David Anderson — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:57:55 GMT

Bolton star makes early comeback from blood clot and hopes to force his way into England squad

Cahill heading back to training

Pa Sports — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:31:01 GMT

Bolton defender Gary Cahill is scheduled to return to training on Monday just 37 days after being diagnosed as having a blood clot in his left arm. Cahill has made a remarkable recovery after it was initially feared he would miss the rest of the season. It means he should be able to play in the latter part of the campaign for Bolton and revive his dream of making the England World Cup squad. Cahill, who was admitted to hospital on the day of the Fulham game on February 6, said in the club pro...

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...

Bolton 4-0 Wigan: The Daily Mirror match report

Alan Nixon — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:30:10 GMT

Fab Muamba salutes ref Halsey after finally breaking Wanderers goal duck

Martinez wants Wigan to show more consistency

Alan Nixon — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:00:13 GMT

Wigan followed up win over Liverpool with heavy defeat against Bolton

Beckham was having a scarf with his green and gold stunt

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:50:15 GMT

Manchester United's destruction of AC Milan in the Champions League should have been the main focus last week but trust David Beckham to hog the limelight - again.I regard Beckham as the master headline grabber and football politician.So I can’t take seriously his claim that the only reason he put on a green and yellow scarf at Old Trafford was because it was the colours of the old Manchester United.That’s got to be a complete load of rubbish.Becks would have known all about the growing momen...

Cahill eyeing World Cup call-up after early return

MirrorFootball — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:00:13 GMT

Defender is dreaming of making England’s squad for South Africa

Bolton 4-0 Wigan: The Sunday Mirror match report

Derick Allsop — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:30:11 GMT

Trotters on the march after thumping win

Trotters ease drop fears

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

Owen Coyle was celebrating his biggest win as Bolton manager and one that eases their relegation worries after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Wigan.Johan Elmander made the breakthrough at the Reebok Stadium in the 10th minute but it was only in the second half they took full control.Kevin Davies extended their lead from the penalty spot before Fabrice Muamba scored his first goal for the club with substitute Matt Taylor also on target.Bolton scored in the 10th minute after Davies managed to g...

Bolton 4-0 Wigan

Mirror Football — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:09:50 GMT

Elmander, Davies, Muamba and Taylor ease Wanderers' relegation worries

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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 ...

Bolton will stay up for Sean Davis, vows pal Zat Knight

James Nursey — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:56 GMT

Knight promises injured team-mate Wanderers will stay in the Premier League

Gary Cahill set to return for Bolton next weekend

Alan Nixon Exclusive — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:00:38 GMT

Defender's World Cup dream still alive after a blood clot scare threatened to end his season early

It would be wrong to remember Keith Alexander in terms of his race, but with so few other black managers it's hard not to

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:24:27 GMT

Many tributes have been paid in the past few days to the memory of Keith Alexander, the 53 year old manager of Macclesfield Town who died unexpectedly and suddenly last week.Perhaps the most fitting tribute to a man whose managerial career took in six league clubs came from the players at his last one. In what must have been difficult circumstances to say the least, the players of Macclesfield Town took to the field away at Hereford and won their match 2-0.The death of Keith Alexander is a tr...

I couldn't give a stuff what Alan Green thinks, it's my ticket and I'll leave early if I want to

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:15:28 GMT

The award for patronising berk of the week this Friday goes to Alan Green, the outspoken commentator at 5Live. Commentating on the game between Arsenal and Burnley at the weekend, Green looked around the stadium early doors and was appalled at the number of people who had yet to take their seats.“I’m sorry folks,” he said, “I don’t get your commitment to football.”Personally, I couldn’t give a good God damn if Alan Green ‘got’ my commitment to football or not. But if the Ulsterman does care t...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Friday, March 12

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:19 GMT

It's double feature Friday at 3PM Extra today, where we bring you two brilliant videos for the price of one. Well, six for the price of three if you're being pedantic.

1) When he's not brawling in the park with Nicky Barmby, Hull's Jimmy Bullard is out filming spoof shampoo adverts...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:48:17 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror:Wenger tells Madrid: 'Leave me alone' Stoke plan summer swoop for ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Derby want Liverpool star on loan Blackpool set to beat QPR in race for Everton loan star Watford plot raid for Port Vale defensive star 'Wilshere's ready for Arsenal' says Coyle Madrid's Champions League exit means Rafa can expect a call from Spain Jermain Defoe signs for the Mirror! From today's other papers:Manchester United target Igor Akinfeev will be offered a new co...

'Wilshere's ready for Arsenal' says Coyle

Alan Nixon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:45:05 GMT

Bolton says midfield star will be a Gunners star when Reebok loan deal ends

Crocked McCann facing uncertain future

Alan Nixon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:12 GMT

Injured midfield star may have played his last game for Bolton

Listen to the new MirrorFootball podcast, featuring special guest Robbie Savage - March 11, 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:17:58 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 special guest Robbie Savage talks all things football, including Robbie's debut as an emergency goalkeeper. Plus: Man United and Arsenal in the Champions League and just how good is Wayne Rooney?Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions and ideas for fu...

Net masters and disasters: Niall Quinn, Bobby Moore, John Terry and the top 10 emergency goalkeepers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:30:14 GMT

By Joe MardonRobbie Savage joined the union of goalkeepers on Wednesday night when the Derby captain donned the gloves just before half-time after starting keeper Stephen Bywater went off injured, and his replacement Saul Deeney was red carded.Despite Sav's best efforts, the Rams succumbed to a 4-1 defeat, although the blond-haired skipper will surely claim credit for keeping the score that low.In honour of Sav's heroics, MirrorFootball remembers 10 other occasions when outfield players have ...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Thursday, March 11

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:49 GMT

Are you Mark Owen out of Take That? Stuck for something to do now you've been rumbled as a chipmunk-faced love rat with 'around' 10 lovers (but you can't remember the exact number)?Then seek refuge in our 3PM Extra blog, which wraps up the best football videos on the web each weekday. Better than sex and cheaper than a divorce. Here's today's selection.1) Good news for Robinho: His Santos team beat Naviraiense 10-0 in a Brazilian Cup match last night. Bad news for Robinho: Only 11,336 turned ...

MirrorFootball's Best XI: Gingas

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:19 GMT

Paul Scholes became the latest man to join the Premier League's 100 Club when he netted the winner against Wolves last weekend.Wolves 0-1 Man United: The Daily Mirror match report The diminutive Man United midfield ace reached his century of Premier League goals at Molineux and to mark the occasion we're going to honour one of football's leading carrot tops by compiling the all-time Ginger XI.And that's where we need your help.Jim Leighton would have to be in with a shout of getting the nod b...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:27 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: West Ham plan triple transfer raid on Birmingham - Exclusive Tottenham target Sandro is ready to walk the walk and talk the talk Tottenham plan Belgium loan move for new Zambian ace Roma close in on Arsenal transfer target Birmingham and Wolves in battle for Palace star Arsenal starlet is Celtic target Birmingham set to land £11million Aiden McGeady this summer City and United to battle it out for Joe Cole Manchester City lead chase for £6million-rated Cardi...

Coyle: 'We're still in a relegation scrap'

David Anderson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:30:01 GMT

Bolton boss warns his troops they must get back to winning ways against Wigan this weekend

Bans, diving, drink-driving and spitting: The many misdemeanors of El-Hadji Diouf

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:31 GMT

Younger readers would be forgiven for thinking El-Hadji Diouf's first names were 'controversial striker' as the Senegalese forward has been involved in more than his fair share of trouble over the years.Today we learned that Blackburn's spittle enthusiast is now in big trouble after he allegedly assault a woman (at a charity do, obviously), and could face two years in jail for his troubles.This latest misdemeanor is of course just one in a long line of naughtiness that goes back to his earlie...

3PM Extra: The funniest things we've found on the internet today - Wednesday, March 10

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:25 GMT

The former President of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, a pressure group formed to express disapproval with women wearing tights rather than stockings and sussies, is 74 years young today.Yes, it's happy birthday, Sepp Blatter - one-eyed opponent of video technology, baiter of the Irish and all-round Swiss clown. With a vote on the FIFA presidency due next May, let's hope this is the penultimate occasion on which he gets to blow out the candles while sipping unicorn tears and eati...

Ryan Giggs, Diego Maradona, Ricky Villa and the top 10 best dribbled goals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:44 GMT

Nicklas Bendtner may have taken the match ball home last night - even though he gave away the fact that it was his first treble by being slightly confused as to why he was being given it - but Samir Nasri was the one who really caught the eye with his fabulous solo effort in the second half.It was a superb dribbling run and finish from the young Frenchman that drew comparisons with Ricky Villa's FA Cup Final goal or even Archie's Gemmill's famous strike at the 1978 World Cup.In honour of Nasr...

El-Hadji Diouf could face two year prison sentence after assault

MirrorFootball — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:36 GMT

Blackburn striker alleged to have assaulted Senegalese woman

Revealed: Find out what was said in the secretly taped England team meetings

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:31:23 GMT

MirrorFootball can reveal why the FA are so keen to suppress publication of the secretly-taped England team meetings.We have heard part of the clandestine recordings made at the England HQ at the posh Grove hotel in Hertfordshire and the conversations between Fabio Capello and his players go right to the heart of the team's problems.(A door opens and footsteps are heard)Fabio Capello: "Good afternoon everyone and before we start, can I check that everyone's wife or partner - past or present -...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:12:01 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Man City target Sporting Lisbon defensive ace Villa keeping tabs on Spanish midfield star Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle Forest chiefs on collision course over Barnet star Anelka set for new Chelsea deal Bendtner: 'We can win the Champions League' Beckham: 'I'm still scared of Fergie' Babel reveals Anfield confidence crisis Wigan owner Whelan dangles Caribbean carrot as survival reward - Exclusive From today's other papers:Tottenham midfielder W...

Bent to the rescue for Bruce

Pa Sports — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:21:04 GMT

Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing Darren Bent fire Sunderland to a first Barclays Premier League win of 2010. Bent's second-half hat-trick, which came after Fraizer Campbell's first-minute strike, ended the Black Cats' wait for a first three-point haul since November 21, a run of 14 games. It could hardly have come at a better time with owner Ellis Short in the stands at the Stadium of Light ahead of Friday's planned meeting with his manager. Bruce said: "It's just relief that we ha...

Sunderland 4-0 Bolton: Daily Mirror match report

Simon Bird — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:37:26 GMT

Darren Bent treble ends Black Cats' winter of discontent

Bent hat-trick gives Black Cats win

Pa Sports — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:05 GMT

Darren Bent chose the perfect moment to score his first hat-trick for Sunderland in the 4-0 home win over Bolton, with owner Ellis Short on Wearside to check on his investment. The #10million striker lifted the pressure on the Black Cats and manager Steve Bruce with a well-taken treble which helped lift the club six points clear of the relegation zone. Bolton were the fall guys on a night when the home side ended their wait for a league win at the 15th attempt, a run which dated back to Novem...

Sunderland 4-0 Bolton: Bent treble ends Black Cats' winter of discontent

MirrorFootball — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:48:37 GMT

Relief for Steve Bruce as Wearsiders win in Premier League for first time since November

HT Sunderland 1-0 Bolton: Black Cats on course for win at last

MirrorFootball — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:37:46 GMT

Fraizer Campbell opener puts Bruce's men on course for much needed three points

3PM Extra: The funniest things we've found on the internet today - Tuesday, March 9

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:03:25 GMT

Are you the boss of an ailing Premier League football club which was once the powerhouse of European football but now can't even beat a team from a town who prefer rugby?Well fear not Rafa, we have the very thing to cheer you up. No, not a £100m transfer kitty, but the three best videos we've found on the internet today. That's bound to turn that Spanish frown upside down, don't you think?1) This is superb. One cheeky fan buttonholes love rat John Terry and asks him to sign a picture for him....

Bruce wary of Davies threat

Pa Sports — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:04 GMT

Steve Bruce warned his Sunderland defenders to be on top of their game to cope with the significant threat of Bolton striker Kevin Davies on Tuesday night. Bruce tried and failed to sign the 32-year-old frontman during his time in charge at Birmingham, and remains an admirer of a player who seems to have as many critics as he does fans, but he is hoping his improving defence can keep Davies at bay at the Stadium of Light.Bruce said: "He is very clever, very, very good at what he does. He has ...