Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has confirmed that Matthew Etherington is close to penning a new contract at the Britannia Stadium. The former West H
The World Cup Shop Window XI
Appearing in a World Cup is thought to be the pinnacle of the game for most footballers. The opportunity to represent one’s nation, on the world’s big
Reds seek Deschamps talks
Liverpool have no chance of enticing Didier Deschamps away from Marseille, according to the French sides president Jean-Claude Dassier. The former
Should Sir Alex contemplate a Brazilian?
Luis Fabiano has said that he wants a move to Manchester United or AC Milan. The Sevilla striker who is currently at the World Cup with Brazil feels t
Carragher backs under-fire Green
Jamie Carragher would not be surprised if Fabio Capello kept faith with Robert Green for Englands second Group C game against Algeria on Friday. Th
Gerrard won’t quit England
Steven Gerrard insists he will not quit international football despite Englands dismal World Cup showing. The Liverpool skipper led the Three Lions
Given believes City can challenge
Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has insisted the side is ready to challenge Chelsea and fierce rivals Manchester United at the top of the Premie
Lawrence could still leave Stoke
Unsettled midfielder Liam Lawrence has admitted he could still leave Stoke City before the start of the new Premier League season. Lawrence, 28, wa
Will he forever rue the day he turned down Liverpool?
Aston Villa full back Luke Young looks set to snub interest from Liverpool to join new Fulham manager Mark Hughes at Craven Cottage. Hughes has sancti
Bent almost quit England
Sunderland striker Darren Bent has revealed that he almost quit the international scene after Fabio Capello left him out of the England squad for this