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Zola unhappy at Sullivan outburst

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:18:36 GMT

David Sullivan has warned West Ham will face "Armageddon" if they are relegated this season and has prepared all present at Upton Park for substantial pay cuts in the summer.

Moyes sweats on Fellaini fitness ahead of Chelsea

Soccernet Staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:41:05 GMT

Everton boss David Moyes is still anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of key midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Spurs boss Redknapp riled by long-ball claims

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:24:10 GMT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has hit back at claims his side rely on Peter Crouch's height and has branded accusations of long-ball football as "rubbish''.

Wenger denies Chamakh deal

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:45:44 GMT

Arsene Wenger maintains no deal has yet been done to sign Marouane Chamakh, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Ancelotti explains backing for scandal-hit Terry

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:54:27 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti has explained he has not thought of replacing John Terry as Chelsea captain as it is not his job to "monitor the private lives" of his playing staff.

Blackburn to mark death of supporter against Hull

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:49:42 GMT

Blackburn will mark the death of a supporter when they face Hull in the Premier League at Ewood Park on Wednesday.

Robinho aims dig at Roberto Mancini's tactics

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:19:30 GMT

Robinho has criticised Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself. The striker was loaned back to his first club, Santos, last month and marked his debut on Sunday with the winning goal in their 2-1 win over Sao Paulo.

Wenger blames press for Ballack row erupting

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:51:59 GMT

Arsene Wenger has blamed the press for misrepresenting his post-match comments after Michael Ballack accused the Arsenal manager of being a bad loser following his side's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Coyle defends Davies

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:51:04 GMT

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has urged the Football Association not to take action against Kevin Davies despite the striker claiming referee Mark Clattenburg has a personal grudge against him.

Fan denies throwing coin at City striker Bellamy

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:43:35 GMT

A Manchester United fan on Tuesday denied throwing a coin at Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy during last month's derby.

Gazza released after second arrest in two days

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:38:07 GMT

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for the second time in two days.

Bolton skipper: Man City not ready for top four

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:05:44 GMT

Bolton skipper Kevin Davies has dismissed Manchester City's chances of breaking into the top four this season ahead of the meeting of the two sides on Tuesday night.

Blues chairman denies bad blood with Hammers

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:21:53 GMT

Birmingham owner Carson Yeung's right-hand man, Peter Pannu, has insisted there will be no bad blood when they meet previous owners David Sullivan and David Gold at West Ham on Wednesday.

Kagisho Dikgacoi blow heightens Fulham problems

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:23 GMT

Fulham midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi has been ruled out for up to six weeks because of ankle ligament damage.

Stoke striker Fuller arrested after nightclub incident

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:54:52 GMT

Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller has been arrested following an incident at a nightclub, the Premier League side confirmed on Monday morning.

Portsmouth make £1.8m offer as talks continue

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:35 GMT

Portsmouth have offered £1.8 million on their outstanding tax bill of £7.5 million as they seek to delay the winding-up order issued by HM Revenue & Customs.

Van Persie's ankle recovery "right on schedule"

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:17:55 GMT

Robin van Persie has described his recovery from a serious ankle injury as "right on schedule" as he aims to return for the latter stages of Arsenal's season.

Indian tycoon Ambani denies making Liverpool bid

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:37:43 GMT

Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani has swiftly denied reports on Tuesday morning that he has made an offer to secure a 51% stake in Liverpool.

Storrie pleads for time as Revenue hearing looms

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:36:22 GMT

Soccernet can reveal that lawyers representing Portsmouth were locked in crisis talks with the lawyers of HM Revenue & Customs on Monday in a last-ditch bit to ward off Wednesday's winding-up order.

Sunderland midfielder Henderson facing lay-off

soccernet.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:29:37 GMT

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has confirmed Jordan Henderson is to have a scan on his injured ankle and expects the midfielder to be out for at least a month.

Edman's Wigan deal cancelled by mutual consent

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:37:43 GMT

Wigan have confirmed that left-back Erik Edman has left the club ahead of an expected move to Helsingborg.

Kevin Davies hits out at referee Mark Clattenburg

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:16:40 GMT

Bolton forward Kevin Davies believes referee Mark Clattenburg disallowed his goal against Fulham because of "something personal".

Marouane Chamakh hoping to seal Arsenal switch

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:24:04 GMT

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has confirmed he wants to join Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer.

Burnley plan Turf Moor works, Football University

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:14:56 GMT

Burnley have announced plans to use their Premier League status to boost the town by establishing England's first "Football University" as part of an ambitious "Premier Plan" that would also see Turf Moor stadium redeveloped.

Buoyant boss Ancelotti praises "perfect" Terry

soccernet.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:13:39 GMT

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to his "perfect'' captain John Terry after two goals from Didier Drogba against Arsenal put the Blues back on top of the Premier League.