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Hull need Bullard's fighting spirit to survive, and Andrey should be more worried about the Russian press

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:55:51 GMT

Jimmy Bullard is the Norman Wisdom of football.Mad, bad, and dangerous to know.Now he’s offended the Womens’ Institute by scuffling with Nicky Barmby.That surreal episode proved the comic is a competitor. Hull need those instincts to avoid the financial disaster of relegation. They have all the hallmarks of the next Portsmouth.*******************************************************************Standing inches away from the World Cup filled me with a childish sense of wonder.You can’t touch, bu...

Hull 1-2 Arsenal: The Sunday Mirror match report

Michael Morgan — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:10:37 GMT

Gunners go level with Chelsea after Bendtner's last gasp strike

Hull 1-2 Arsenal

MirrorFootball — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:52:29 GMT

Bendtner's last gasp strike keeps Gunners in the title hunt

Gunners keep pace at the top

Pa Sports — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:51:02 GMT

Nicklas Bendtner struck in stoppage time as Arsenal kept pace with Chelsea at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull.The title-chasing Gunners went in front when Andrey Arshavin prodded in after 14 minutes but Jimmy Bullard levelled with a penalty after 28 minutes following a clumsy Sol Campbell challenge on Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.Arsenal struggled to break down Hull following the 45th-minute dismissal of George Boateng but Bendtner earned a fifth straigh...

HT: Hull 1-1 Arsenal

Mirror Football — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:35:40 GMT

Bullard pulls no punches to peg back Arsenal

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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 ...

Wenger warns Bendtner: 'You haven't made it yet'

Mike Walters — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:00:43 GMT

Gunners chief says striker has much to learn despite midweek Champions League hat-trick

Brown says sorry to WI after Hull duo's public brawl

MirrorFootball — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:00:38 GMT

Jimmy Bullard and Nicky Barmby fought in front of members of the Women's Institute

Brown apologises after player bust-up

Pa Sports — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:01 GMT

Hull manager Phil Brown has apologised for the "unsavoury" public bust-up between Jimmy Bullard and Nick Barmby this week.Reports emerged claiming the Tigers duo were involved in an altercation on a 'warm-down' outing near the Humber Bridge following the 5-1 defeat by Everton on Sunday. The set-to was apparently witnessed by a large party from the Women's Institute and Brown - who insists the matter has been dealt with "in house" - is keen to put the incident behind them.He said: "I'd like to...

Phil Brown insists Hull squad still united despite park brawl

MirrorFootball — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:34:10 GMT

Jimmy Bullard and Nick Barmby had to be separated by team-mates during a warm-down session at a park

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...

Hull teammates Barmby and Bullard in park brawl

Joe Mardon — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:04:30 GMT

Tigers pair squabble after 5-1 defeat at Everton

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Tom Cairney gives Hull fans reasons to be cheerful

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:17 GMT

Hull fans don't have much to be optimistic about right now. Their team is getting beaten from pillar to post and the Championship beckons. But at least in Tom Cairney they can have hope for the future. Cairney caught the eye when he scored on his debut aged just 18 against Southend in the Carling Cup earlier this season. He impressed against Chelsea when he was up against Frank Lampard in only his second league appearance, prompting George Boateng to tip him as a future England star. On Sunda...

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....

Why FIFA was right to ignore the pleas for goal line technology - where would it end?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:54:12 GMT

We as a society have an obsession with the quick fix.Everything we want, we get. Nobody wants to wait. Why bother watching TV at home when you can watch it on your phone in the park? Why diet when you can get a tummy tuck?We've got fast food and one-hour photos. We have football fans all over the country desperate for a billionaire foreign investor - the next Roman Abramovich - to come in and turn their club into the next Chelsea or Manchester City.And now English football is stamping its fee...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:48:37 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Donovan desperate to stay at Everton Birmingham plot summer raid for Portsmouth strike star Wenger: Porto match is too big a risk for Fabregas Arsenal rocked by Gallas injury blow World Cup dreams still alive for Brown and Hargreaves Yebda fears end of his World Cup dream Coyle promises Bolton survival with a smile Bruce sets out Sunderland survival plan Premier League set for FIFA war over goalline technology From today's other papers:Lokomotiv Moscow will ...

Premier League set for FIFA war over goalline technology

Alan Biggs — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:11 GMT

Top-flight bosses set to fight back after governing body's decision to ditch experiments

3PM Extra: The funniest things we've found on the internet today - Monday, March 8

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:43:57 GMT

Lost out to your ex-missus at The Oscars? Only collected three minor technical awards despite directing the most successfuol movie the world has ever known? No longer feeling like the king of the world?There's no need to feel blue (unless, of course, you're one of the Na'Vi). Just forget all about the Academy Awards and enjoy our latest selection of football-themed videos from the web.1) The Americans are trying hard to get interested in 'soccer' ahead of the World Cup finals. Too hard, in fa...

10 things we learned from watching football this weekend

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:19:42 GMT

Before you catch your breath from another busy few days of football, take five minutes to take stock, and see what we learned from watching the beautiful game this weekend. 1) Conceding twice may be Villa's only chanceJust a couple of hours after a thrilling comeback against Reading to seal their FA Cup semi-final place, Aston Villa learned they must now overcome Chelsea if they are too make it to a second Wembley final this season. After their classic game of two halves against the Royals ye...

Is Chelsea's name already on the FA Cup?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:37:27 GMT

Chelsea beat Stoke 2-0 yesterday to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Chelsea 2-0 Stoke: The Daily Mirror match report Remarkably, it will be Chelsea's ninth FA Cup semi-final match in the past 17 seasons, and if they do win it this year it will be their fifth FA Cup triumph in 13 years.With the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal already out of the competition, Carlo Ancelotti's men have a great chance to retain the trophy they won under Guus Hiddink last season.But ...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:19:42 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror:Tottenham and Fulham in fight for Rochdale youngster Swansea launch loan move for Bolton defender Derby send starlet back to Manchester City Piquionne eyeing permanent Premier League move Aston Villa join chase to land Cardiff starlet Mick McCarthy undecided over Chris Iwelumo future McLeish pleads with Man City to loan him Hart again Benitez insists Aquilani's Liverpool future is safe Anderson set for six more months out after surgery Fergie rubbishes rumours he is ...

David Moyes loses count as Everton thrash Hull

David Maddock — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:53 GMT

Everton beat Hull 5-1 but Moyes convinced they had claimed a further goal

Everton 5-1 Hull: The Daily Mirror match report

David Maddock — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:45:12 GMT

Mikel Arteta ends goal drought in five-star show at Goodison Park

Art class lifts Toffees

Pa Sports — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:21:06 GMT

Mikel Arteta struck twice as Everton kept their European push alive with a crushing 5-1 win over Barclays Premier League strugglers Hull. The Spaniard found the net either side of a sublime Tom Cairney equaliser to spare the blushes of profligate striker Ayegbeni Yakubu in the first half at Goodison Park. The Nigerian hit the post and missed a penalty but it ultimately mattered little as Everton overran their visitors in the second half. Richard Garcia headed an Arteta cross into his own net ...

Everton 5-1 Hull: Toffees keep push for Euorpe alive with crushing win

MirrorFootball — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:05:05 GMT

Mikel Arteta double helps condemn hapless Hull

HT: Everton 2-1 Hull

MirrorFootball — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:02:37 GMT

Mikel Arteta double puts Toffees ahead at the break

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MirrorFootball — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:24:22 GMT

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Nicky Barmby: Helping Hull stay up would be one of my greatest ever achievements

Michael Morgan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:28 GMT

Former England midfielder is determined to see his home town club stay in the Premier League

Should we introduce goal-line technology?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:51:35 GMT

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) today voted against the use of goal-line technology but, as this morning's FA Cup quarter-final between Portsmouth and Birmingham proved, there's still a need for it in the game.TV replays showed that Liam Ridgewell's late header in that match clearly crossed the line before Portsmouth keeper David James scrambled it away, but the officials failed to spot that and Birmingham were denied the chance to get back into the game.If the same scenar...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:39:58 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Chamakh: Arsenal move will be biggest test of my career Simon Jordan: 'Warnock only went to QPR for the money' Wigan set to make summer move for Espanyol striker Habib Beye must take pay cut to end Aston Villa hell Liverpool 'very close' to new deals for Mascherano and Reina Zola: 'I have the final say on contracts and transfers' Donovan not staying at Everton: Galaxy Mike Ashley plans to remain Newcastle owner for at least two more years From today's other pape...

Phil Brown backs players to prove Hammers horror show was a one-off

MirrorFootball — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:16 GMT

Hull chief says the pressure is off against Everton after the 3-0 thumping at Upton Park

3PM Extra: The funniest things we've found on the internet today - Friday, March 5

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:10:40 GMT

Feel that cold chill running down your spine? It's not, as you might think, a result of last night's frost but your body's reaction to the news that Kerry Katona is single again and looking for a man.So, you've got two choices. Venture out into the nation's holsteries and you risk the Queen Of Iceland grabbing you by your frozen vol-au-vents and dragging you back to her Cheshire lair, where you'll be fed exclusively on sausage rolls and Smirnoff Ice in between awkward child handovers with Mar...

Everton hopeful of extending Landon Donovan loan

David Maddock — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:03:33 GMT

David Moyes close to securing American's services for another month

Listen to the new MirrorFootball podcast World Cup special - March 05, 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:24:44 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 reporters Martin Lipton, John Cross and Darren Lewis pick their England squads to take to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup and also discuss ways to spice up the FA Cup.

Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions and ideas for future podcasts in the comments box below.

Click here to download podcast

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:58:45 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Russia try to nab Fab! Danish ace set to snub Man United and Tottenham to join Liverpool Joe Cole to gamble by holding out for bumper Chelsea contract Arsenal star wanted by Roma Colchester chase Derby star in loan bid Plymouth want ex-Man United star on loan Bolton star set for shock Bristol City move Brown extends Pirates stay Loach pledges future to Hornets From today's other papers:Juventus are willing to let Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo join Arsenal ...

Champions League play-off scrapped

MirrorFootball — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:47:16 GMT

Premier League clubs vote against Euro qualification proposal

MirrorFootball's Best XI: Baldies

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:27:26 GMT

There were many things to take away from last night's England game - in fact, here's 10 right away - but the one that's really been eating away at us is this: Wayne Rooney is going totally bald. See the above picture for proof if you don't believe us - that hairline isn't so much receding as disintegrating.Naturally, it being a slow news day and all, that got us thinking: who would be in the all-time Best Bald XI?We're not interested in players who deliberately shaved their heads. Rather thos...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:32:30 GMT

From today's Daily Mirror: Chelsea tracking £10million-rated Brazilian central defender - exclusive Sunderland in talks with Paraguay World Cup star Blackburn flop set to join Wednesday on loan Swansea launch bid for Rochdale starlet Gill: 'Red Knights are wasting their time' Man City star falls foul of Facebook fraudster - exclusive Capello: 'John Terry was fantastic' From today's other papers:The scout who discovered Cesc Fabregas says the Arsenal captain has no intention of leaving fo...

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

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:01 GMT

Can't wait for Sunday's Oscars? Eager to find out whether the Best Supporting Actress will be named Gyllenhaal, Farmiga or the much more sensible Mo'Nique? Can't decide whether the documentary with the dullest, most worthy title is The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers or China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province? Looking forward to hear the sniggers when the presenter confirms that yes, Inglourious Basterds really was nominated for Best Fi...