Sunderland Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror 2010-03-22T15:52:43Z 2010-03-22T15:49:19Z 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...

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...

2010-03-22T15:49:19Z 2010-03-22T15:46:32Z 2010-03-22T15:22:17Z <p>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...</p><p><strong>1) </strong>Is this OG by Hajduk Split's Goran Rubil the best/worst you've ever seen?</p>

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

2010-03-22T15:22:17Z 2010-03-22T14:34:49Z 2010-03-22T13:05:39Z Imagine Darren Bent in a Manchester United shirt.Picture the 26-year-old in full flow at Old Trafford destroying teams with his goals, racking up 21 already this season.Imagine that Manchester United’s Bent was sat above Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba in the Golden Boot stakes, and just behind his team-mate Wayne Rooney.Now tell me that Fabio Capello would NOT be taking Red Devil Bent to the World Cup.Does Fabio Capello have a secret formula that means goals scored for Sunderland count les...

Imagine Darren Bent in a Manchester United shirt.Picture the 26-year-old in full flow at Old Trafford destroying teams with his goals, racking up 21 already this season.Imagine that Manchester United’s Bent was sat above Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba in the Golden Boot stakes, and just behind his team-mate Wayne Rooney.Now tell me that Fabio Capello would NOT be taking Red Devil Bent to the World Cup.Does Fabio Capello have a secret formula that means goals scored for Sunderland count les...

2010-03-22T13:05:39Z 2010-03-22T10:09:11Z 2010-03-22T10:06:08Z 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...

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...

2010-03-22T10:06:08Z 2010-03-22T09:06:03Z 2010-03-22T08:49:38Z 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...

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...

2010-03-22T08:49:38Z Simon Bird 2010-03-21T17:43:31Z 2010-03-22T05:30:55Z Darren Bent breaks the 20-goal barrier but striker still set for World Cup snub

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

Simon Bird 2010-03-22T05:30:55Z Simon Bird 2010-03-21T21:26:54Z 2010-03-21T23:00:20Z Sunderland stopper made a series of sensational saves against Birmingham

Sunderland stopper made a series of sensational saves against Birmingham

Simon Bird 2010-03-21T23:00:20Z Pa Sports 2010-03-21T13:41:03Z 2010-03-21T13:41:01Z Darren Bent is hoping to use the remaining eight games of the Barclays Premier League season to persuade England boss Fabio Capello he is worth a seat on the plane to the World Cup finals.The 26-year-old Sunderland striker scored a 20th league goal of the season for the first time yesterday as he took his tally in all competitions to 21 with a double against Birmingham. Only Wayne Rooney, with 25, and Didier Drogba on 21 have scored more in the current Premier League campaign, and fellow Engl...

Darren Bent is hoping to use the remaining eight games of the Barclays Premier League season to persuade England boss Fabio Capello he is worth a seat on the plane to the World Cup finals.The 26-year-old Sunderland striker scored a 20th league goal of the season for the first time yesterday as he took his tally in all competitions to 21 with a double against Birmingham. Only Wayne Rooney, with 25, and Didier Drogba on 21 have scored more in the current Premier League campaign, and fellow Engl...

Pa Sports 2010-03-21T13:41:01Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-21T12:53:02Z 2010-03-21T12:24:56Z Text commentary, pictures and stats from all of today's games, plus match reports on the whistle

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

MirrorFootball 2010-03-21T12:24:56Z Pa Sports 2010-03-21T12:31:06Z 2010-03-21T08:31:05Z Sunderland manager Steve Bruce received another return on his £10million investment in Darren Bent as the striker smashed through the 20-goal barrier. Bent took his tally for the season to 21, 20 of them in the Barclays Premier League, with a quick-fire double in the Black Cats' 3-1 home victory over Birmingham. The former Tottenham man, whose total fee is dependent on appearances and goals, eloquently stated his case once again for inclusion in England boss Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. ...

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce received another return on his £10million investment in Darren Bent as the striker smashed through the 20-goal barrier. Bent took his tally for the season to 21, 20 of them in the Barclays Premier League, with a quick-fire double in the Black Cats' 3-1 home victory over Birmingham. The former Tottenham man, whose total fee is dependent on appearances and goals, eloquently stated his case once again for inclusion in England boss Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. ...

Pa Sports 2010-03-21T08:31:05Z 2010-03-20T22:56:19Z 2010-03-21T07:01:44Z 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...

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...

2010-03-21T07:01:44Z Brian McNally 2010-03-20T21:33:31Z 2010-03-20T21:32:16Z Darren Bent backed for World Cup berth after double downs Blues

Darren Bent backed for World Cup berth after double downs Blues

Brian McNally 2010-03-20T21:32:16Z Pa Sports 2010-03-20T20:01:02Z 2010-03-20T17:31:05Z 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,...

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,...

Pa Sports 2010-03-20T17:31:05Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T17:08:57Z 2010-03-20T17:08:57Z Fraizer Campbell scored the third, with Cameron Jerome netting Birmingham's consolation

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

MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T17:08:57Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T15:53:56Z 2010-03-20T15:53:56Z Former Spurs striker nets his 20th and 21st goals of the season

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

MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T15:53:56Z 2010-03-20T13:28:52Z 2010-03-20T13:23:40Z <p>Welcome to our new Pictures of the Week gallery, your pictorial guide to the past seven days in football.</p><p>And what a week it's been: Euro glory - and despair; managerial sackings - and appointments; and, of course, <em>that </em>injury to David Beckham.</p><p>Come back next - and every - Saturday for more amazing football pictures from the week that was,</p>

<p>Welcome to our new Pictures of the Week gallery, your pictorial guide to the past seven days in football.</p><p>And what a week it's been: Euro glory - and despair; managerial sackings - and appointments; and, of course, <em>that </em>injury to David Beckham.</p><p>Come back next - and every - Saturday for more amazing football pictures from the week that was,</p>

2010-03-20T13:23:40Z 2010-03-20T12:20:45Z 2010-03-20T12:02:49Z It's shaping up to be a great weekend for football, with the best of the action likely to happen at Old Trafford tomorrow, when Liverpool face Manchester United.There's still plenty of great games to get your teeth into today, however.In the Premier League, Arsenal can do their title ambitions a world of good by beating troubled West Ham, while the race for fourth place sees Spurs travel to Stoke, Villa host rivals Wolves and Everton take on Bolton. And at the bottom, Iain Dowie will manage H...

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

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

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

2010-03-20T11:52:54Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T20:18:06Z 2010-03-20T05:00:18Z Sunderland midfielder ran more than eight miles in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City

Sunderland midfielder ran more than eight miles in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City

MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T05:00:18Z James Nursey 2010-03-19T23:28:26Z 2010-03-19T23:00:01Z Phillips returns to the Stadium of Light chasing his 250th goal as a professional

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

James Nursey 2010-03-19T23:00:01Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T16:22:00Z 2010-03-19T16:19:08Z Black Cats boss is urging his players to shake off the shackles of a relegation fight

Black Cats boss is urging his players to shake off the shackles of a relegation fight

MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T16:19:08Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T16:15:46Z 2010-03-19T16:15:46Z Striker says Blues must learn the lesson of his former club Sunderland

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

MirrorFootball 2010-03-19T16:15:46Z 2010-03-19T15:56:30Z 2010-03-19T15:25:54Z We don't know if the internet's funny guys are all watching the Cheltenham Gold Cup or what, but there's a distinct dearth of videos doing the rounds today.Still, these crackers should tide you over until it's time to spend your winnings/drown your sorrows come beer o'clock.1) Forget Kauto Star v Denman, the only debate we care about is who's better: Messi or Rooney? Our new star columnist Jermain Defoe had his say earlier on today, and now you can make your own mind up courtesy of this handy...

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

2010-03-19T15:25:54Z 2010-03-19T12:02:54Z 2010-03-19T11:56:54Z A week off for United and Arsenal. A week of woe for Chelsea.And with a potentially titanic and pivotal weekend to come, the shape of the title race could take a dramatic and decisive shift.Arsene Wenger and his players know this is their opportunity to really turn up the heat.Beat West Ham at The Emirates - something they should accomplish with the minimum of fuss - and the pressure will really be turned up on their rivals.The three-point haul that is within the Gunners' grasp would take Ars...

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

2010-03-19T11:56:54Z 2010-03-19T11:19:24Z 2010-03-19T11:19:24Z Welcome to the new MirrorFootball podcast - available to download from MirrorFootball.co.uk every Friday, and also via subscription on iTunes.This week: Daily Mirror assistant sports editor Alan McKinlay, 3PM columnist Steve Anglesey and Daily Mirror reporter Darren Lewis look ahead to a massive weekend of Premier League action.Can Liverpool upset Manchester United at Old Trafford? Will Chelsea recover from their Champions League exit to stay on course for the Premier League title? Can West H...

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

2010-03-19T11:19:24Z 2010-03-19T09:55:56Z 2010-03-19T09:33:00Z From today's Daily Mirror:Robinho set for early City return due to Santos salary row Riera banished from Liverpool due to bust-up with young reserve player - Exclusive Arsenal and Man City target Yaya Toure rules out move to Premier League Sunderland offer olive branch to Spurs in bid to land defensive star McLeish warns West Ham they won't get Brum stars by using a FIFA loophole Fergie Jnr hoping dad will sell him midfielder in the summer Blackpool set to raid Crystal Palace for veteran defe...

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

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

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

2010-03-19T09:00:21Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T20:38:22Z 2010-03-18T23:00:29Z Steve Bruce hoping Darren Bent debacle won't hinder deal for Alan Hutton

Steve Bruce hoping Darren Bent debacle won't hinder deal for Alan Hutton

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T23:00:29Z Alex Crook 2010-03-18T19:25:08Z 2010-03-18T22:45:11Z Avram Grant says winning the FA Cup is now the team's priority

Avram Grant says winning the FA Cup is now the team's priority

Alex Crook 2010-03-18T22:45:11Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T20:41:41Z 2010-03-18T22:30:26Z Marton Fulop could well be on his way back to Turkey

Marton Fulop could well be on his way back to Turkey

MirrorFootball 2010-03-18T22:30:26Z Pa Sports 2010-03-18T22:01:02Z 2010-03-18T18:01:01Z Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of on-loan defender John Mensah for the rest of the season before deciding whether or not to make a permanent move for him.The 27-year-old Ghana international has been hugely impressive when he has played for the Black Cats this season, but a back condition has limited him to just 13 appearances since his arrival on a season-long loan deal from Lyon last August.Bruce said: "He is a very, very good player. The problem he has got is the ongoi...

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of on-loan defender John Mensah for the rest of the season before deciding whether or not to make a permanent move for him.The 27-year-old Ghana international has been hugely impressive when he has played for the Black Cats this season, but a back condition has limited him to just 13 appearances since his arrival on a season-long loan deal from Lyon last August.Bruce said: "He is a very, very good player. The problem he has got is the ongoi...

Pa Sports 2010-03-18T18:01:01Z 2010-03-18T10:24:56Z 2010-03-18T09:51:28Z 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 ...

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 ...

2010-03-18T09:51:28Z Pa Sports 2010-03-18T14:11:05Z 2010-03-17T15:41:03Z Kenwyne Jones will be able to play a part in Sunderland's Barclays Premier League run-in after being spared a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Manager Steve Bruce feared being without Jones for a month after the striker limped off at half-time during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City, but Bruce was handed a major boost when scans revealed no lasting damage and Jones could even retain his place in the squad for Birmingham's visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Bruce told the club's off...

Kenwyne Jones will be able to play a part in Sunderland's Barclays Premier League run-in after being spared a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Manager Steve Bruce feared being without Jones for a month after the striker limped off at half-time during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City, but Bruce was handed a major boost when scans revealed no lasting damage and Jones could even retain his place in the squad for Birmingham's visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Bruce told the club's off...

Pa Sports 2010-03-17T15:41:03Z 2010-03-17T15:23:41Z 2010-03-17T15:25:09Z 2010-03-17T15:25:09Z 2010-03-17T16:58:15Z 2010-03-17T15:08:50Z 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...

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...

2010-03-17T15:08:50Z Pa Sports 2010-03-17T12:01:05Z 2010-03-17T12:01:03Z Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was on Wednesday handed a major boost when it was confirmed that striker Kenwyne Jones suffered no lasting damage in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.The 25-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international failed to return after the break, and Bruce later voiced his fears that the frontman could be sidelined for a month with a groin problem.However, scans have shown the injury is not as serious as was first thought and Jones has not yet been ruled out of Saturday's...

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was on Wednesday handed a major boost when it was confirmed that striker Kenwyne Jones suffered no lasting damage in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.The 25-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international failed to return after the break, and Bruce later voiced his fears that the frontman could be sidelined for a month with a groin problem.However, scans have shown the injury is not as serious as was first thought and Jones has not yet been ruled out of Saturday's...

Pa Sports 2010-03-17T12:01:03Z 2010-03-17T10:20:50Z 2010-03-17T08:38:26Z 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...

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...

2010-03-17T08:38:26Z 2010-03-16T16:19:56Z 2010-03-17T08:02:15Z 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...

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...

2010-03-17T08:02:15Z 2010-03-16T17:00:03Z 2010-03-16T16:56:36Z <p>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.</p><p><strong>1)</strong> Not sure, but we THINK this might be a foul...</p>

<p>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.</p><p><strong>1)</strong> Not sure, but we THINK this might be a foul...</p>

2010-03-16T16:56:36Z 2010-03-16T08:59:03Z 2010-03-16T08:59:01Z 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...

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...

2010-03-16T08:59:01Z 2010-03-15T15:17:28Z 2010-03-15T14:49:53Z <p>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.</p><p><strong>1) </strong>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.</p>

<p>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.</p><p><strong>1) </strong>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.</p>

2010-03-15T14:49:53Z 2010-03-15T12:25:49Z 2010-03-15T13:32:53Z Ellis Short turned to Niall Quinn at the end of last season as he watched Sunderland fans celebrate avoiding relegation and had the perfect quip. In his US drawl he joked: “Sunderland is one crazy son of a bitch club!” Chairman Quinn reckons that was the moment that Short appreciated the passion, fervour and potential for the club he bought for just £30million. Ten months later, Short is shaping up to be the perfect owner. Last week, Quinn and chief executive Steve Walton unveiled financial f...

Ellis Short turned to Niall Quinn at the end of last season as he watched Sunderland fans celebrate avoiding relegation and had the perfect quip. In his US drawl he joked: “Sunderland is one crazy son of a bitch club!” Chairman Quinn reckons that was the moment that Short appreciated the passion, fervour and potential for the club he bought for just £30million. Ten months later, Short is shaping up to be the perfect owner. Last week, Quinn and chief executive Steve Walton unveiled financial f...

2010-03-15T13:32:53Z 2010-03-15T11:00:52Z 2010-03-15T11:00:52Z 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...

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...

2010-03-15T11:00:52Z 2010-03-15T08:45:18Z 2010-03-15T08:45:18Z 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...

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...

2010-03-15T08:45:18Z Pa Sports 2010-03-15T16:31:02Z 2010-03-15T08:01:04Z Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will target victories over Tottenham and Aston Villa in a bid to claim Champions League football.City needed a stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Adam Johnson to snatch a point at Sunderland which took them to within two points of Spurs in fourth place with a game in hand. However, Mancini is confident the quest for a top-four finish remains in their own hands. He said: "There is no change. We have one game in hand, we must play against Tottenham at h...

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will target victories over Tottenham and Aston Villa in a bid to claim Champions League football.City needed a stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Adam Johnson to snatch a point at Sunderland which took them to within two points of Spurs in fourth place with a game in hand. However, Mancini is confident the quest for a top-four finish remains in their own hands. He said: "There is no change. We have one game in hand, we must play against Tottenham at h...

Pa Sports 2010-03-15T08:01:04Z James Nursey 2010-03-14T16:36:48Z 2010-03-14T23:00:24Z Defender set to leave in summer with Sunderland and Fulham both interested

Defender set to leave in summer with Sunderland and Fulham both interested

James Nursey 2010-03-14T23:00:24Z Simon Bird 2010-03-14T20:30:16Z 2010-03-14T23:00:14Z Boyhood Black Cats fan Adam Johnson rides to the rescue for Roberto Mancini

Boyhood Black Cats fan Adam Johnson rides to the rescue for Roberto Mancini

Simon Bird 2010-03-14T23:00:14Z Simon Bird 2010-03-14T20:31:16Z 2010-03-14T23:00:10Z Man City chief believes his star winger is not yet ready for an England call-up

Man City chief believes his star winger is not yet ready for an England call-up

Simon Bird 2010-03-14T23:00:10Z Pa Sports 2010-03-15T07:31:01Z 2010-03-14T18:21:04Z Local boy Adam Johnson returned to haunt Sunderland as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw on Wearside to maintain their Champions League hopes. The substitute, who turned down a January move to the Stadium of Light to head for City instead, came off the bench to level in stoppage time and finally end the home side's stubborn resistance. It was hard luck on Black Cats goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who pulled off five fine second-half saves, three of them from Newcastle old boy Craig Bella...

Local boy Adam Johnson returned to haunt Sunderland as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw on Wearside to maintain their Champions League hopes. The substitute, who turned down a January move to the Stadium of Light to head for City instead, came off the bench to level in stoppage time and finally end the home side's stubborn resistance. It was hard luck on Black Cats goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who pulled off five fine second-half saves, three of them from Newcastle old boy Craig Bella...

Pa Sports 2010-03-14T18:21:04Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-14T18:26:36Z 2010-03-14T18:10:47Z Winger cancels out Kenwyne Jones' first half strike

Winger cancels out Kenwyne Jones' first half strike

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