Allardyce, the current West Ham United manager, has instructed his lawyers to initiate proceedings against Kean, his successor at Ewood Park, following allegations that have created an internet storm. Allardyce is furious about the inflammatory remarks made by Kean doubting his integrity, his operating methods and ability as a manager, that were filmed by...
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he always believed he could win title, despite mind games
The manager’s faith was tested again on Sunday, when QPR were hanging on to a 2-1 scoreline as the match went into injury time, but Mancini maintained that he was never downbeat despite the title looking likely to return to Old Trafford. “I thought always that we could win the game,” he said “The...
Rio Ferdinand gives brother Anton a call hoping QPR can beat Manchester City and help United to the title
“We’ve got to go there and get a point, if not three. I have faith in my team-mates that we could possibly do that. “If we do get a result and United and Rio go on to win the title, then I will be chuffed for him. “If they don’t win it but we...
Fabrice Muamba invited to attend Bolton’s clash with Tottenham as recovery from cardiac arrest continues
On Saturday the 24-year-old former England Under-21 midfielder took to his Twitter account for the first time since the incident, posting a message to thank people for their “prayers, love and support” and wishing his team-mates well ahead of their match at Sunderland that afternoon, which they drew 2-2. Next up for Bolton is...
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish looking for results over style as club’s season threatens to implode
“We want to finish with as many wins and points as we possibly can and the incentive we have is just representing the football club as much as anything else. “We have always set ourselves high standards in terms of the level of performance and there are not too many times when we’ve let...
Swedish midfielder Stefan Ishizaki scores goal with volley from own half – video
Swedish midfielder Stefan Ishizaki scored an impressive volley from his own half during an Elfsborg game against Orebro as part of the Allsvenskan Swedish league on Monday night. The ball came to Ishizaki, whose first-time effort flew back down the pitch and beat the keeper from a full 70 metres
Udinese will take care of Piermario Morosini’s sister, says Di Natale
James Callow Piermario Morosini suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while playing for Livorno, where he was on loan, against Pescara. Photograph: Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images Antonio Di Natale says Udinese have promised to take care of the sister of Piermario Morosini, who died during a Serie B game on Saturday. Morosini, who was 25 years...
Theo Walcott says game against Tottenham Hotspur was the turning point of his season
The converted striker, still only 23, believes that expectations are especially high for him and his relatively young age is often forgotten about “I have broken 200 appearances now and a lot of people don’t break into the team until they are 24,” he said. “People forget that and they expect a lot from...
Edinburgh sign Georgia international number 8 Dimitri Basilaia from Agen
The 23 year-old, who will join from Valence d’Agen, has been an ever-present for his international since 2008. “I’m in great shape, both physically and spiritually, and can’t wait to pull on the black and red shirt of Edinburgh Rugby.” Head coach Michael Bradley worked with the player during his spell as technical coach...
Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers: match preview
Indeed, they have enjoyed more home victories in the top flight in any season since the 2005-06 campaign, when they won 11. But they still have three home games to go, with Stoke and Manchester City yet to visit, and if Alan Pardew’s men were to win all three, their 12 home wins would...