Mirror Football News Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror Riera's broadside at Rafa's 'sinking ship' David Maddock 2010-03-18T01:36:48Z 2010-03-18T00:01:24Z Liverpool midfielder launches scathing attack on Benitez regime Liverpool midfielder launches scathing attack on Benitez regime David Maddock 2010-03-18T00:01:24Z Capello concerned Chelsea slump is affecting form of Terry and Lampard Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T18:40:37Z 2010-03-17T23:45:27Z England boss surprised how ordinary his stars looked against Inter Milan England boss surprised how ordinary his stars looked against Inter Milan Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T23:45:27Z Troubled Chelsea star Terry runs over security guard By Mirror Sport 2010-03-18T00:04:00Z 2010-03-17T23:07:29Z Police question former England skipper after accident Police question former England skipper after accident By Mirror Sport 2010-03-17T23:07:29Z Chelsea planning dream team pairing of Drogba and Torres Martin Lipton 2010-03-18T00:55:35Z 2010-03-17T23:00:59Z Carlo Ancelotti is ready to table a £50million bid for the Liverpool striker Carlo Ancelotti is ready to table a £50million bid for the Liverpool striker Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T23:00:59Z Tottenham boosted by Bentley return John Cross 2010-03-17T15:41:58Z 2010-03-17T23:00:54Z Fit-again winger poised to face Stoke as he sets his sights on England World Cup call Fit-again winger poised to face Stoke as he sets his sights on England World Cup call John Cross 2010-03-17T23:00:54Z Rafa: 'I have a vision' David Maddock 2010-03-17T18:34:05Z 2010-03-17T23:00:53Z Benitez predicts a bright future for Liverpool Benitez predicts a bright future for Liverpool David Maddock 2010-03-17T23:00:53Z Wolves star Hahnemann targets survival and a new deal James Nursey 2010-03-17T18:06:35Z 2010-03-17T23:00:49Z US keeper will automatically earn a new contract if Midlanders stay in Premier League US keeper will automatically earn a new contract if Midlanders stay in Premier League James Nursey 2010-03-17T23:00:49Z Clichy: Bring on Barcelona Darren Lewis 2010-03-17T17:50:23Z 2010-03-17T23:00:47Z Arsenal star wants a Champions League final showdown with Thierry Henry Arsenal star wants a Champions League final showdown with Thierry Henry Darren Lewis 2010-03-17T23:00:47Z Dowie: 'I'll do it My Way' David Anderson 2010-03-17T17:09:46Z 2010-03-17T23:00:34Z But new Hull boss will only be singing from the rooftops if Tigers survive But new Hull boss will only be singing from the rooftops if Tigers survive David Anderson 2010-03-17T23:00:34Z Dowie will net £1million for four wins David Anderson 2010-03-17T17:12:50Z 2010-03-17T23:00:31Z Hull chief sets new boss survival target to pocket huge bonus Hull chief sets new boss survival target to pocket huge bonus David Anderson 2010-03-17T23:00:31Z Abramovich will stick with Ancelotti and bankroll £140million summer spree Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T18:29:45Z 2010-03-17T23:00:28Z Owner desperate to inject young blood into ageing Chelsea squad Owner desperate to inject young blood into ageing Chelsea squad Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T23:00:28Z Drogba vows to end Champions League pain Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T15:34:48Z 2010-03-17T23:00:27Z Banned striker promises Blues fans he will achieve Euro redemption Banned striker promises Blues fans he will achieve Euro redemption Martin Lipton 2010-03-17T23:00:27Z Carew: Milner can replace Beckham for England James Nursey 2010-03-17T16:26:02Z 2010-03-17T23:00:20Z Villa striker backs his team-mate to star at World Cup Villa striker backs his team-mate to star at World Cup James Nursey 2010-03-17T23:00:20Z Premier League's £20m cash lifeline for potless Pompey Alan Nixon 2010-03-17T20:02:02Z 2010-03-17T23:00:20Z Bosses hand over TV and parachute money early Bosses hand over TV and parachute money early Alan Nixon 2010-03-17T23:00:20Z Interest grows in QPR's Alejandro Faurlin MirrorFootball 2010-03-17T19:35:11Z 2010-03-17T23:00:19Z West Londoners face battle to keep Argentinian midfielder West Londoners face battle to keep Argentinian midfielder MirrorFootball 2010-03-17T23:00:19Z Caldwell beats the baby blues Alan Nixon 2010-03-17T16:46:36Z 2010-03-17T23:00:17Z Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hails defender after starring show against Villa Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hails defender after starring show against Villa Alan Nixon 2010-03-17T23:00:17Z Gary Johnson faces Bristol City axe 2010-03-17T19:23:05Z 2010-03-17T23:00:14Z Manager to pay price for relegation form Manager to pay price for relegation form 2010-03-17T23:00:14Z Villa target £9m deal for Spurs ace - Exclusive James Nursey  2010-03-18T00:09:46Z 2010-03-17T23:00:10Z Manager Martin O'Neill wants to steal Robbie Keane from former club Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill wants to steal Robbie Keane from former club Celtic James Nursey  2010-03-17T23:00:10Z Song: 'Belief is the key to title challenge' Darren Lewis 2010-03-17T17:54:01Z 2010-03-17T23:00:10Z Arsenal star insists Gunners never know when they are beaten Arsenal star insists Gunners never know when they are beaten Darren Lewis 2010-03-17T23:00:10Z Fletcher warns United: 'Don't write off Liverpool' David Anderson 2010-03-17T17:58:46Z 2010-03-17T23:00:08Z Old Trafford ace wary of threat posed by Merseyside giants Old Trafford ace wary of threat posed by Merseyside giants David Anderson 2010-03-17T23:00:08Z Benitez tells big name stars: 'Be like Reina' David Maddock 2010-03-17T17:45:34Z 2010-03-17T23:00:07Z Liverpool boss calls for others to follow suit and commit to Anfield Liverpool boss calls for others to follow suit and commit to Anfield David Maddock 2010-03-17T23:00:07Z McCann return boosts Burnley Mirrorfootball 2010-03-17T21:18:17Z 2010-03-17T23:00:07Z Burnley’s relegation battle has been boosted by the return to fitness of Chris McCann. Burnley’s relegation battle has been boosted by the return to fitness of Chris McCann. Mirrorfootball 2010-03-17T23:00:07Z Zamora: 'I've silenced the doubters' Neil McLeman 2010-03-17T17:40:49Z 2010-03-17T23:00:06Z Born-again striker has confounded the Fulham critics who wrote him off Born-again striker has confounded the Fulham critics who wrote him off Neil McLeman 2010-03-17T23:00:06Z Injured guard: Terry was blameless Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:04Z 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z Security guard Steve Rowley insists he does not blame captain John Terry for the leg injuries he sustained in a car accident following Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.Rowley, Chelsea's deputy security manager, issued a statement through the club in which he was quick to absolve Terry of any responsibility for the incident. The 29-year-old's Range Rover hit the club official as he left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night."Contrary to media reports I've been reading, I did not suf... Security guard Steve Rowley insists he does not blame captain John Terry for the leg injuries he sustained in a car accident following Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.Rowley, Chelsea's deputy security manager, issued a statement through the club in which he was quick to absolve Terry of any responsibility for the incident. The 29-year-old's Range Rover hit the club official as he left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night."Contrary to media reports I've been reading, I did not suf... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z Shearer backs under-fire Walcott Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:04Z 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z Alan Shearer insisted Theo Walcott deserves to go to the World Cup with England.Walcott came in for strong criticism from former England winger Chris Waddle, which was supported by former national team boss Graham Taylor, following a disappointing performance in the friendly against Egypt earlier this month.But Shearer told BBC Radio Five Live: "I would have thought that David Beckham would have gone to the World Cup, and I assume that if Aaron Lennon is fit and playing well he will be, so I ... Alan Shearer insisted Theo Walcott deserves to go to the World Cup with England.Walcott came in for strong criticism from former England winger Chris Waddle, which was supported by former national team boss Graham Taylor, following a disappointing performance in the friendly against Egypt earlier this month.But Shearer told BBC Radio Five Live: "I would have thought that David Beckham would have gone to the World Cup, and I assume that if Aaron Lennon is fit and playing well he will be, so I ... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z Strike duo inspire Newcastle Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z Andy Carroll and Peter Lovenkrands teamed up once again to fire Newcastle 12 points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest in the race to the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 win over Scunthorpe. Carroll struck 10 minutes into either half to take his tally for the season to 14. Lovenkrands had reached this figure earlier with his 22nd-minute effort, as relegation-threatened Scunthorpe wilted in the face of an onslaught at St James' Park. The Magpies, who had scored 18 goals in their previo... Andy Carroll and Peter Lovenkrands teamed up once again to fire Newcastle 12 points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest in the race to the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 win over Scunthorpe. Carroll struck 10 minutes into either half to take his tally for the season to 14. Lovenkrands had reached this figure earlier with his 22nd-minute effort, as relegation-threatened Scunthorpe wilted in the face of an onslaught at St James' Park. The Magpies, who had scored 18 goals in their previo... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z Dunne late show ends Exeter run Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z James Dunne sealed Exeter's first win since January with a last-minute goal in a 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers. The midfielder headed in at the near post from Ryan Harley's corner kick to claim a much-needed three points for Exeter in their battle to avoid relegation. The Grecians are now just point from safety behind fifth-bottom Tranmere.Rovers came closest to scoring in the first half when Byron Anthony let fly from 35 yards.His shot screamed past Paul Jones in the Exeter goal, but cannon... James Dunne sealed Exeter's first win since January with a last-minute goal in a 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers. The midfielder headed in at the near post from Ryan Harley's corner kick to claim a much-needed three points for Exeter in their battle to avoid relegation. The Grecians are now just point from safety behind fifth-bottom Tranmere.Rovers came closest to scoring in the first half when Byron Anthony let fly from 35 yards.His shot screamed past Paul Jones in the Exeter goal, but cannon... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z Deeney tirade could prove costly Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:03Z 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z Walsall assistant manager Martin O'Connor has warned Troy Deeney over his public outburst and accused him of being unprofessional.The striker questioned his team-mate's commitment after their 2-0 defeat at Leyton Orient at the weekend, claiming some would be lucky to earn new contracts. O'Connor says the 11-goal top scorer's criticism came out of the blue and has not ruled out boss Chris Hutchings fining the 21-year-old."I'm sure the manager will take it in hand and deal with it in his way. T... Walsall assistant manager Martin O'Connor has warned Troy Deeney over his public outburst and accused him of being unprofessional.The striker questioned his team-mate's commitment after their 2-0 defeat at Leyton Orient at the weekend, claiming some would be lucky to earn new contracts. O'Connor says the 11-goal top scorer's criticism came out of the blue and has not ruled out boss Chris Hutchings fining the 21-year-old."I'm sure the manager will take it in hand and deal with it in his way. T... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z Messi brace puts Barca through Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T22:01:04Z Lionel Messi staged another masterclass to power holders Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following their 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) victory over Stuttgart.Messi struck a brilliant opener after just 12 minutes to put Barca on track, and then played a key role as Pedro Rodriguez made it 2-0 soon after as the Catalan giants built a 3-1 aggregate lead.Messi, who was a constant menace, added a third on the hour mark to take his tally to eight goals in the last four games before ... Lionel Messi staged another masterclass to power holders Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following their 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) victory over Stuttgart.Messi struck a brilliant opener after just 12 minutes to put Barca on track, and then played a key role as Pedro Rodriguez made it 2-0 soon after as the Catalan giants built a 3-1 aggregate lead.Messi, who was a constant menace, added a third on the hour mark to take his tally to eight goals in the last four games before ... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:01:04Z Bordeaux battle into quarter-finals Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T22:01:04Z Bordeaux survived an unlikely Olympiacos fightback to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 2-1 (3-1 aggregate) victory at the Stade Chaban Delmas.Yoann Gourcuff's superb free-kick gave Bordeaux an early lead and the France midfielder saw another set-piece come back off the frame of the goal as visiting goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis struggled to cope with his delivery and there looked no way back for Olympiacos when Matt Derbyshire was sent off in the 60th minut... Bordeaux survived an unlikely Olympiacos fightback to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 2-1 (3-1 aggregate) victory at the Stade Chaban Delmas.Yoann Gourcuff's superb free-kick gave Bordeaux an early lead and the France midfielder saw another set-piece come back off the frame of the goal as visiting goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis struggled to cope with his delivery and there looked no way back for Olympiacos when Matt Derbyshire was sent off in the 60th minut... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:01:04Z Newcastle 3-0 Scunthorpe: The Daily Mirror match report MirrorFootball 2010-03-17T23:09:07Z 2010-03-17T21:46:32Z Deadly Toon take revenge Deadly Toon take revenge MirrorFootball 2010-03-17T21:46:32Z Broadfoot faces final disappointment Pa Sports 2010-03-17T21:31:06Z 2010-03-17T21:31:04Z Rangers full-back Kirk Broadfoot looks set to lose his battle to be fit for Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final.Broadfoot missed Sunday's Active Nation Scottish Cup quarter-final against Dundee United after suffering a hamstring strain in training last Friday. It was hoped he would recover in time to face his former club St Mirren at Hampden, but assistant manager Ally McCoist has revealed the 25-year-old is almost certain to join fellow defender Madjid Bougherra on the sidelines.McCois... Rangers full-back Kirk Broadfoot looks set to lose his battle to be fit for Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final.Broadfoot missed Sunday's Active Nation Scottish Cup quarter-final against Dundee United after suffering a hamstring strain in training last Friday. It was hoped he would recover in time to face his former club St Mirren at Hampden, but assistant manager Ally McCoist has revealed the 25-year-old is almost certain to join fellow defender Madjid Bougherra on the sidelines.McCois... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T21:31:04Z Lyon chief shocked at Govou comments Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:21:04Z 2010-03-17T21:11:10Z Lyon presidential advisor Bernard Lacombe is "shocked" at Sidney Govou's announcement that he wants to leave, insisting the winger "does not have the right" to attack the club.Govou, who has spent his entire career at Lyon, stunned fans on Wednesday morning when he launched a scathing attack on the club and Claude Puel, revealing he has no relationship with his coach. And Lacombe has been left stunned by the 30-year-old's comments."Sidney's comments are regrettable. When you know the lad like... Lyon presidential advisor Bernard Lacombe is "shocked" at Sidney Govou's announcement that he wants to leave, insisting the winger "does not have the right" to attack the club.Govou, who has spent his entire career at Lyon, stunned fans on Wednesday morning when he launched a scathing attack on the club and Claude Puel, revealing he has no relationship with his coach. And Lacombe has been left stunned by the 30-year-old's comments."Sidney's comments are regrettable. When you know the lad like... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T21:11:10Z Del Piero still harbours World Cup hope Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:21:04Z 2010-03-17T20:11:04Z Alessandro Del Piero is hoping to improve his chances of making Italy's World Cup squad by firing Juventus into the last eight of the Europa League on Thursday. The Bianconeri go into Thursday night's match against Barclays Premier League side Fulham with a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Turin. Del Piero was absent from that match but is expected to face the Cottagers on Thursday after scoring twice in Juve's 3-3 draw with Siena on Sunday. "I'm still very hopeful of making the squad," said th... Alessandro Del Piero is hoping to improve his chances of making Italy's World Cup squad by firing Juventus into the last eight of the Europa League on Thursday. The Bianconeri go into Thursday night's match against Barclays Premier League side Fulham with a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Turin. Del Piero was absent from that match but is expected to face the Cottagers on Thursday after scoring twice in Juve's 3-3 draw with Siena on Sunday. "I'm still very hopeful of making the squad," said th... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T20:11:04Z Drogba: Chelsea have to come back stronger Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:01:04Z 2010-03-17T19:11:02Z Didier Drogba provided a frank assessment of Chelsea's Champions League exit and is only hopeful there is more to come from the current squad in the competition.Drogba accepted Inter Milan deserved victory on Tuesday night and is hoping Chelsea can now recover to regain the Barclays Premier League title."On the night they were a better team, we couldn't play our game and they were stronger than us," he said. "We are disappointed but we have to come back stronger because the league is going to... Didier Drogba provided a frank assessment of Chelsea's Champions League exit and is only hopeful there is more to come from the current squad in the competition.Drogba accepted Inter Milan deserved victory on Tuesday night and is hoping Chelsea can now recover to regain the Barclays Premier League title."On the night they were a better team, we couldn't play our game and they were stronger than us," he said. "We are disappointed but we have to come back stronger because the league is going to... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T19:11:02Z Deuchar delighted with back-to-back wins Pa Sports 2010-03-17T21:31:04Z 2010-03-17T18:41:03Z St Johnstone striker Kenny Deuchar hopes the club can build on back-to-back wins to ensure they are looking up the table rather than down in the weeks ahead. The Perth outfit followed up Saturday's late 2-1 victory at Falkirk with another triumph against a disappointing Aberdeen on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old said: "We are delighted. That is what we were aiming for, two wins on the bounce. It's great and it looks positive for the rest of the season. It's a nice feeling."He added: "It's alw... St Johnstone striker Kenny Deuchar hopes the club can build on back-to-back wins to ensure they are looking up the table rather than down in the weeks ahead. The Perth outfit followed up Saturday's late 2-1 victory at Falkirk with another triumph against a disappointing Aberdeen on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old said: "We are delighted. That is what we were aiming for, two wins on the bounce. It's great and it looks positive for the rest of the season. It's a nice feeling."He added: "It's alw... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:41:03Z Charnley envious of St Mirren's Hampden chance Pa Sports 2010-03-17T21:31:04Z 2010-03-17T18:41:03Z Chic Charnley will keep away from Rangers coach Kenny McDowall ahead of Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden in case he jinxes St Mirren's chances of glory.Celtic supporter Charnley was a team-mate of McDowall at the Paisley club in the early 1990s and keeps in touch via ticket requests for Old Firm games. The former Partick, Dundee and Hibernian midfielder laughed as he admitted he will not be making any phone calls this week. "I'm a pal of Kenny McDowall and he gets me ticke... Chic Charnley will keep away from Rangers coach Kenny McDowall ahead of Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden in case he jinxes St Mirren's chances of glory.Celtic supporter Charnley was a team-mate of McDowall at the Paisley club in the early 1990s and keeps in touch via ticket requests for Old Firm games. The former Partick, Dundee and Hibernian midfielder laughed as he admitted he will not be making any phone calls this week. "I'm a pal of Kenny McDowall and he gets me ticke... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:41:03Z Andronikou: Storrie must take some blame Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T18:21:05Z Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou claims former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the crisis that has engulfed the club.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee relegation. Storrie, who is still acting as an advisor for the club, called the deduction "terribly unfair" but Andronikou said the former chief executive must take some r... Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou claims former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the crisis that has engulfed the club.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee relegation. Storrie, who is still acting as an advisor for the club, called the deduction "terribly unfair" but Andronikou said the former chief executive must take some r... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:21:05Z Davenport leaves Hammers Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T17:31:03Z Calum Davenport had his West Ham contract terminated by mutual consent.The 27-year-old has not played since sustaining substantial leg injuries in a stabbing incident last October, although he had recently returned to training.A West Ham spokesman said: "After what has been a traumatic period of time for Calum, we feel that it would be in his best interests to allow him an opportunity to put what has been a difficult few months behind him and restart his career afresh."Davenport's contract wa... Calum Davenport had his West Ham contract terminated by mutual consent.The 27-year-old has not played since sustaining substantial leg injuries in a stabbing incident last October, although he had recently returned to training.A West Ham spokesman said: "After what has been a traumatic period of time for Calum, we feel that it would be in his best interests to allow him an opportunity to put what has been a difficult few months behind him and restart his career afresh."Davenport's contract wa... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T17:31:03Z Reina calls for player investment Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:03Z 2010-03-17T17:31:03Z Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has echoed team-mate Fernando Torres' calls for significant investment in players to make the club title challengers again. At the weekend, Torres said the club needed to sign four or five quality players in the summer and intimated a failure to do so could lead to him considering his long-term future. And, although Reina feels similarly about the need to progress, he has no qualms about committing his own long-term future to the club. Asked how long it could b... Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has echoed team-mate Fernando Torres' calls for significant investment in players to make the club title challengers again. At the weekend, Torres said the club needed to sign four or five quality players in the summer and intimated a failure to do so could lead to him considering his long-term future. And, although Reina feels similarly about the need to progress, he has no qualms about committing his own long-term future to the club. Asked how long it could b... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T17:31:03Z Rocky counted out at Hillsborough Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z 2010-03-17T17:11:01Z <p>Sheffield Wednesday have cancelled the contract of Rocky Lekaj by mutual consent.</p><p>The Norwegian winger has made just six first-team appearances in all competitions since being awarded a professional contract by the Owls in 2007.</p><p>A club statement read: "Sheffield Wednesday would like to wish Rocky the best of luck for his future career."</p> <p>Sheffield Wednesday have cancelled the contract of Rocky Lekaj by mutual consent.</p><p>The Norwegian winger has made just six first-team appearances in all competitions since being awarded a professional contract by the Owls in 2007.</p><p>A club statement read: "Sheffield Wednesday would like to wish Rocky the best of luck for his future career."</p> Pa Sports 2010-03-17T17:11:01Z Dowie targets long-term Hull stay Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:02Z 2010-03-17T17:01:04Z Iain Dowie hopes to be at Hull beyond the end of the season after being appointed manager of the Barclays Premier League strugglers.The 45-year-old was unveiled as the successor to Phil Brown, who was sacked on Monday with the Tigers second from bottom of the league following last weekend's injury-time defeat by Arsenal.He said: "I'd like to see my future here for the long term. It's about me producing results - that is the game we are in."Wednesday's appointment marks a return to the game fo... Iain Dowie hopes to be at Hull beyond the end of the season after being appointed manager of the Barclays Premier League strugglers.The 45-year-old was unveiled as the successor to Phil Brown, who was sacked on Monday with the Tigers second from bottom of the league following last weekend's injury-time defeat by Arsenal.He said: "I'd like to see my future here for the long term. It's about me producing results - that is the game we are in."Wednesday's appointment marks a return to the game fo... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T17:01:04Z Monday date for Mexico friendly Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:21:06Z 2010-03-17T16:41:12Z England's penultimate friendly before the World Cup, against Mexico at Wembley, will be played on Monday, May 24 at 8pm.Fabio Capello had hoped FIFA would relax their rule on when warm-up games could be played to allow the match to take place 24 hours early.However, the FA have now confirmed a Monday fixture for England's last home game before departure for South Africa.The game has been arranged to provide England with some opposition from the CONCACAF region ahead of their opening Group C e... England's penultimate friendly before the World Cup, against Mexico at Wembley, will be played on Monday, May 24 at 8pm.Fabio Capello had hoped FIFA would relax their rule on when warm-up games could be played to allow the match to take place 24 hours early.However, the FA have now confirmed a Monday fixture for England's last home game before departure for South Africa.The game has been arranged to provide England with some opposition from the CONCACAF region ahead of their opening Group C e... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:41:12Z Demichelis disappointed by Ballack Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:21:04Z 2010-03-17T16:41:11Z Bayern Munich defender Martin Demichelis has criticised his former team-mate Michael Ballack for his reaction to a collision which left the Argentinian with several broken bones in his face.The pair came together in an accidental clash in the international friendly between the South Americans and Germany earlier this month.Although Demichelis refused to blame Ballack for his injuries, he is disappointed the Chelsea man had not been in touch since to inquire about his well-being and said: "He ... Bayern Munich defender Martin Demichelis has criticised his former team-mate Michael Ballack for his reaction to a collision which left the Argentinian with several broken bones in his face.The pair came together in an accidental clash in the international friendly between the South Americans and Germany earlier this month.Although Demichelis refused to blame Ballack for his injuries, he is disappointed the Chelsea man had not been in touch since to inquire about his well-being and said: "He ... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:41:11Z More losses for Rovers Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z 2010-03-17T16:41:09Z Tranmere have announced an operating loss last year of nearly £1million at the club's annual general meeting.The pre-tax figure is based on accounts for the year ending June 30, 2009, with the club also revealing an increased turnover to over £3m. The loss is bigger than 2008's figure, which stood at £438,000 with an almost identical turnover.Rovers chairman Peter Johnson, who blamed the loss on the lack of player sales, told the Liverpool Echo: "Operating expenses were reduced by £112,00... Tranmere have announced an operating loss last year of nearly £1million at the club's annual general meeting.The pre-tax figure is based on accounts for the year ending June 30, 2009, with the club also revealing an increased turnover to over £3m. The loss is bigger than 2008's figure, which stood at £438,000 with an almost identical turnover.Rovers chairman Peter Johnson, who blamed the loss on the lack of player sales, told the Liverpool Echo: "Operating expenses were reduced by £112,00... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:41:09Z Brady to meet athletics chiefs Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:21:05Z 2010-03-17T16:21:02Z West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady was on Wednesday meeting UK Athletics chiefs to discuss the future of the 2012 Olympic Stadium.UKA confirmed that Brady was holding talks with their chairman Ed Warner over the club's hopes of transforming the venue into a Barclays Premier League stadium after the Games.The meeting comes ahead of the publication of an Olympic Park Legacy Company document inviting expressions of interest in the stadium's future use.West Ham had hoped to gain sole use of the ... West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady was on Wednesday meeting UK Athletics chiefs to discuss the future of the 2012 Olympic Stadium.UKA confirmed that Brady was holding talks with their chairman Ed Warner over the club's hopes of transforming the venue into a Barclays Premier League stadium after the Games.The meeting comes ahead of the publication of an Olympic Park Legacy Company document inviting expressions of interest in the stadium's future use.West Ham had hoped to gain sole use of the ... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:21:02Z Moratti reveals Mourinho's secret Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:21:04Z 2010-03-17T16:21:00Z Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho was hailed by his club president, players and the Italian media after masterminding victory over his former club Chelsea.The "Special One" oversaw "The Perfect Night" according to Gazzetta dello Sport, while Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack admitted there was "no answer" to Inter's performance at Stamford Bridge.Inter president Massimo Moratti told Press Association Sport: "He is very good and very professional. The secret about Mourinho is that he is very se... Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho was hailed by his club president, players and the Italian media after masterminding victory over his former club Chelsea.The "Special One" oversaw "The Perfect Night" according to Gazzetta dello Sport, while Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack admitted there was "no answer" to Inter's performance at Stamford Bridge.Inter president Massimo Moratti told Press Association Sport: "He is very good and very professional. The secret about Mourinho is that he is very se... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:21:00Z Bristol City to sack Johnson in the morning - Exclusive James Nursey 2010-03-17T16:20:34Z 2010-03-17T16:20:12Z Manager will pay the price for poor recent run Manager will pay the price for poor recent run James Nursey 2010-03-17T16:20:12Z Cooper signs new Hull deal Pa Sports 2010-03-17T18:21:05Z 2010-03-17T16:11:01Z <p>Hull defender Liam Cooper has signed a new three-year-deal, the Barclays Premier League strugglers have confirmed.</p><p>The 18-year-old made his senior debut in the Carling Cup clash against Swansea in August 2008.</p><p>He has since made two Premier League appearances for the Tigers, including the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal last weekend.</p><p>The announcement coincided with the unveiling at the KC Stadium of Iain Dowie as the new Tigers boss following the sacking of Phil Brown.</p> <p>Hull defender Liam Cooper has signed a new three-year-deal, the Barclays Premier League strugglers have confirmed.</p><p>The 18-year-old made his senior debut in the Carling Cup clash against Swansea in August 2008.</p><p>He has since made two Premier League appearances for the Tigers, including the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal last weekend.</p><p>The announcement coincided with the unveiling at the KC Stadium of Iain Dowie as the new Tigers boss following the sacking of Phil Brown.</p> Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:11:01Z Mills apologises for crowd gesture Pa Sports 2010-03-17T22:31:01Z 2010-03-17T16:01:01Z Reading defender Matt Mills has issued an apology to supporters for his behaviour in the closing stages of Tuesday's 1-0 win over QPR.Mills made a gesture towards a section of supporters who had jeered him for misplacing a pass and has been disciplined by manager Brian McDermott.He told the club's official website: "There are no excuses for what I did and I'm sorry for my reaction. I was out of order, but nothing like that has ever happened to me before and I was wrong. I've been around the g... Reading defender Matt Mills has issued an apology to supporters for his behaviour in the closing stages of Tuesday's 1-0 win over QPR.Mills made a gesture towards a section of supporters who had jeered him for misplacing a pass and has been disciplined by manager Brian McDermott.He told the club's official website: "There are no excuses for what I did and I'm sorry for my reaction. I was out of order, but nothing like that has ever happened to me before and I was wrong. I've been around the g... Pa Sports 2010-03-17T16:01:01Z