Wolverhampton Wanderers Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror 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 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 Colin Malam 2010-03-20T21:44:04Z 2010-03-20T21:42:22Z John Carew double salvages vital point for Martin O'Neill's men

John Carew double salvages vital point for Martin O'Neill's men

Colin Malam 2010-03-20T21:42:22Z Pa Sports 2010-03-20T20:01:02Z 2010-03-20T15:01:03Z John Carew salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy's Wolves side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park. Wolves looked set for their first win over Villa for 30 years after Jody Craddock's equaliser and James Milner's own goal had put them in front. But Carew followed up his opener with his 13th goal of the campaign with only seven minutes remaining. Carew and Milner threatened for Villa early on before the ...

John Carew salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy's Wolves side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park. Wolves looked set for their first win over Villa for 30 years after Jody Craddock's equaliser and James Milner's own goal had put them in front. But Carew followed up his opener with his 13th goal of the campaign with only seven minutes remaining. Carew and Milner threatened for Villa early on before the ...

Pa Sports 2010-03-20T15:01:03Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T16:02:44Z 2010-03-20T14:53:58Z Relegation scrappers Wolves almost cause upset at Villa Park

Relegation scrappers Wolves almost cause upset at Villa Park

MirrorFootball 2010-03-20T14:53:58Z 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 James Nursey 2010-03-19T20:53:04Z 2010-03-20T05:00:45Z McCarthy admits he will go from being a special one to plain ordinary if Wolves are relegated

McCarthy admits he will go from being a special one to plain ordinary if Wolves are relegated

James Nursey 2010-03-20T05:00:45Z 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 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 Football Spy 2010-03-18T21:22:16Z 2010-03-18T22:30:26Z Jody Craddock to get one-year extension

Jody Craddock to get one-year extension

Football Spy 2010-03-18T22:30:26Z Pa Sports 2010-03-18T21:51:03Z 2010-03-18T17:51:01Z Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has shrugged off the alleged criticism of him from striker Stefan Maierhofer.Austria international Maierhofer, who joined Bristol City on loan earlier this week, was reported to have slammed McCarthy for his lack of action at Molineux. Maierhofer has only started two games since his arrival from Rapid Vienna in a £1.8million move last summer, but Wolves believe his comments have been lost in translation.McCarthy said: "I have been made aware of the comments and a...

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has shrugged off the alleged criticism of him from striker Stefan Maierhofer.Austria international Maierhofer, who joined Bristol City on loan earlier this week, was reported to have slammed McCarthy for his lack of action at Molineux. Maierhofer has only started two games since his arrival from Rapid Vienna in a £1.8million move last summer, but Wolves believe his comments have been lost in translation.McCarthy said: "I have been made aware of the comments and a...

Pa Sports 2010-03-18T17:51:01Z 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 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 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 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 2010-03-16T17:00:03Z 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 2010-03-15T11:00:52Z 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 Neil Johnston 2010-03-14T17:19:44Z 2010-03-15T05:30:51Z Steven Thompson hits out at Turf Moor boy-boys

Steven Thompson hits out at Turf Moor boy-boys

Neil Johnston 2010-03-15T05:30:51Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-13T22:37:53Z 2010-03-14T05:00:02Z Molineux chief delighted with 2-1 win at Burnley

Molineux chief delighted with 2-1 win at Burnley

MirrorFootball 2010-03-14T05:00:02Z Simon Mullock 2010-03-13T22:05:26Z 2010-03-13T21:50:43Z Jensen left with Claret face after howlers gift Wolves the win

Jensen left with Claret face after howlers gift Wolves the win

Simon Mullock 2010-03-13T21:50:43Z Pa Sports 2010-03-14T13:41:03Z 2010-03-13T17:21:03Z Wolves hung on to claim a 2-1 win and three potentially crucial points in their battle against Barclays Premier League relegation at Turf Moor. Matt Jarvis took advantage of a short Tyrone Mears back pass to put the visitors ahead in the 26th minute and a Clarke Carlisle own goal almost saw them home. But a 73rd-minute header from substitute Steven Thompson gave the home side hope with Wolves forced into desperate defending to preserve their points.Burnley had started well with early efforts ...

Wolves hung on to claim a 2-1 win and three potentially crucial points in their battle against Barclays Premier League relegation at Turf Moor. Matt Jarvis took advantage of a short Tyrone Mears back pass to put the visitors ahead in the 26th minute and a Clarke Carlisle own goal almost saw them home. But a 73rd-minute header from substitute Steven Thompson gave the home side hope with Wolves forced into desperate defending to preserve their points.Burnley had started well with early efforts ...

Pa Sports 2010-03-13T17:21:03Z Mirror Football 2010-03-13T17:58:15Z 2010-03-13T17:03:08Z Matt Jarvis and Clark Carlisle own goal deal Clarets huge relegation blow

Matt Jarvis and Clark Carlisle own goal deal Clarets huge relegation blow

Mirror Football 2010-03-13T17:03:08Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-13T17:29:12Z 2010-03-13T11:39:54Z 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 2010-03-13T11:39:54Z 2010-03-13T11:26:16Z 2010-03-13T11:26:14Z 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 ...

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 ...

2010-03-13T11:26:14Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-12T19:11:55Z 2010-03-12T23:00:44Z Wolves chief has pledged to remain Mr Cool during the nerve-shredding scrap for survival

Wolves chief has pledged to remain Mr Cool during the nerve-shredding scrap for survival

MirrorFootball 2010-03-12T23:00:44Z 2010-03-12T14:42:59Z 2010-03-12T14:42:19Z <p>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.</p><p><strong>1) </strong>When he's not brawling in the park with Nicky Barmby, Hull's Jimmy Bullard is out filming spoof shampoo adverts...</p>

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

2010-03-12T14:42:19Z 2010-03-16T16:49:29Z 2010-03-12T08:48:17Z From today's Daily Mirror:Wenger tells Madrid: 'Leave me alone' Stoke plan summer swoop for ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Derby want Liverpool star on loan Blackpool set to beat QPR in race for Everton loan star Watford plot raid for Port Vale defensive star 'Wilshere's ready for Arsenal' says Coyle Madrid's Champions League exit means Rafa can expect a call from Spain Jermain Defoe signs for the Mirror! From today's other papers:Manchester United target Igor Akinfeev will be offered a new co...

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

2010-03-12T08:48:17Z 2010-03-11T18:27:39Z 2010-03-11T18:17:58Z 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...

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...

2010-03-11T18:17:58Z 2010-03-11T16:30:14Z 2010-03-11T16:30:14Z 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 ...

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 ...

2010-03-11T16:30:14Z 2010-03-11T15:07:09Z 2010-03-11T15:06:49Z 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 ...

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 ...

2010-03-11T15:06:49Z 2010-03-11T12:05:19Z 2010-03-11T12:05:19Z 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...

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...

2010-03-11T12:05:19Z 2010-03-11T09:00:27Z 2010-03-11T09:00:27Z 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...

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...

2010-03-11T09:00:27Z 2010-03-11T10:03:08Z 2010-03-11T08:00:21Z I was at Kevin Doyle's unveiling as Wolves' record signing last summer following a £6.5million move from Reading.And the Republic of Ireland striker has proved to be money well spent after a string of impressive displays.Doyle, 26, has notched six goals in the process for the Premier League new boys.But boss Mick McCarthy has admitted if Wolves make a quick return to the Championship, then keeping Doyle could be impossible.Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle And quite frankly I wouldn...

I was at Kevin Doyle's unveiling as Wolves' record signing last summer following a £6.5million move from Reading.And the Republic of Ireland striker has proved to be money well spent after a string of impressive displays.Doyle, 26, has notched six goals in the process for the Premier League new boys.But boss Mick McCarthy has admitted if Wolves make a quick return to the Championship, then keeping Doyle could be impossible.Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle And quite frankly I wouldn...

2010-03-11T08:00:21Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-10T21:37:18Z 2010-03-10T22:30:03Z Midlands giants both want full-back Nathaniel Clyne

Midlands giants both want full-back Nathaniel Clyne

MirrorFootball 2010-03-10T22:30:03Z 2010-03-10T13:30:26Z 2010-03-10T14:55:25Z 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...

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...

2010-03-10T14:55:25Z 2010-03-10T13:53:44Z 2010-03-10T13:53:44Z 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...

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...

2010-03-10T13:53:44Z 2010-03-10T12:50:29Z 2010-03-10T10:31:23Z 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 -...

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 -...

2010-03-10T10:31:23Z 2010-03-10T09:12:03Z 2010-03-10T09:12:01Z 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...

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...

2010-03-10T09:12:01Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-09T18:51:04Z 2010-03-09T22:45:41Z Manager Mick McCarthy says striker will go if Molineux side goes down

Manager Mick McCarthy says striker will go if Molineux side goes down

MirrorFootball 2010-03-09T22:45:41Z 2010-03-09T16:05:34Z 2010-03-09T16:03:25Z 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....

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....

2010-03-09T16:03:25Z 2010-03-09T09:54:14Z 2010-03-09T09:54:12Z 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...

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...

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