Brendan Rodgers anxious to strengthen defensive options Out of contract player wants to stay in north-westLiverpool are close to making Kolo Touré th...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 21:30

Fans say they are not downhearted at being relegated from Premier League, promising: 'We'll be back'They like a good party in Wigan, and the small mat...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 18:04

Former Oldham manager beats Michael Appleton to the job Eighteen criteria led board to appoint DickovDoncaster Rovers have appointed the former Oldha...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 16:35

Brilliant goals, best-forgotten predictions and matches that prompted dramatic late rewritesBest playerPaul Doyle Luis Suárez. His dazzling turns, inc...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 15:00

'There is a little group I need to shift and get new blood in' Rangers boss adds: 'We are looking at a different level now'QPR manager Harry Redknapp...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 14:07

Prosecutor offers no evidence of assault and abandons case Winger waited in Mercedes parked round the cornerRaheem Sterling had a charge of common as...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 11:37

From a memorable Manchester derby to the Luis Suárez show against Chelsea, read our suggestions and submit yours Have your say in the other categories...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 09:00

Luis Suárez and Gareth Bale have made our shortlist, but Robin van Persie hasn't. Now let us know your nominations Have your say in eight other catego...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 08:00

Carragher's character, very different summers for Everton and Chelsea, and why Andy Carroll can go where he wants1) Jamie Carragher's character in hig...

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• Date: Mon 20 May 03:53

Title race had stale script but at least cup competitions were genuinely thrilling and made 2012-13 season singAs one zillion-budget sequel returns, s...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 20:58

Michael Owen called time on his career but there was to be no fairytale ending for the former England striker as Stoke City were held to a draw at Sou...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 17:24

Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick as West Ham signed off the Premier League campaign with an entertaining win over relegated Reading.West Ham were in com...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 17:19

For prolonged periods of an overcast Tyneside afternoon Arsène Wenger wore the dissatisfied expression of a man forced to travel to Europe by cramped ...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 17:14

Liverpool gave a rousing send-off to Jamie Carragher after 16 outstanding years and 737 games as the bed-rock of their defence but the width of a post...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 17:12

With or without him, said Wigan's manager Roberto Martínez in the build-up to this game, the Latics will take on the Championship in a far stronger st...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 17:10

There was a banner unfurled from the upper tier of the Shed end that read, simply: "Thank you, Rafa Benítez. Job done". The majority of the Chelsea su...

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• Date: Sun 19 May 11:12

The Under-21 manager had talked about wanting "more support" from the England manager but none has been forthcomingOne day last week Roy Hodgson was i...

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• Date: Sat 18 May 21:00

Arsenal manager brims with belief that Tottenham are the team who will lose out in final-day race for Champions League qualificationDo not talk to Tot...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 22:11

Injury to Tim Krul and Rob Elliot's suspension dictate that the 38-year-old Steve Harper makes a final, richly deserved appearance in goal for Newcast...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 16:13

Try telling Jamie Carragher that nothing is riding on this fixture. After 16 years and 737 appearances for Liverpool, a total bettered only by Ian Cal...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 15:39

This will be the last hurrah for both Rafael Benítez and David Moyes at their respective clubs, with each seeking to bow out on a high. Everton have n...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 15:16

Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arrivingANOTHER LAST GOODBYE … AND ANOTHER … O...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 15:13

Instead of highlighting the punishment for the least serious kind of offence the governing body could have spelled out what would happen if the John T...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 13:50

Like Manchester United contemporaries, Beckham followed stern ethics that Ferguson first dictated at St MirrenWhen Sir Alex Ferguson retired last week...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 11:31

Retiring defender faces an emotional day against QPR but he is looking forward to experiencing life outside footballQuitting while ahead is en vogue b...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 09:30

Today's tittle-tattle is gnashing its teethAs David Beckham joins Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, Sir Alex Fergusuon, Paul Scholes and Livia Soprano at...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 08:40

The Reading goalkeeper has described his unexpected England call-up as a dream come true, the final twist in a crazy seasonAlex McCarthy attempts to e...

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• Date: Fri 17 May 03:30

Governing body out of step with Uefa 10-match ban Kick It Out says it will make rule makers look 'stupid'The Football Association has voted to introd...

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• Date: Thu 16 May 14:33

Pair named in squad to face Ireland and Brazil Carroll has not played for England since OctoberStriker Andy Carroll has been recalled to the England ...

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• Date: Thu 16 May 12:27

Rémy's lawyers say France international denies allegation Rémy and two other men were arrested after woman's claimThe QPR striker Loïc Rémy has been ...

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• Date: Thu 16 May 09:58

Rafael Benítez deserves respect, Gary Cahill steps up in class, and Nemanja Matic shows Premier League quality1 Rafa deserves respectChelsea supporter...

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• Date: Wed 15 May 21:07

In-demand Wigan manager will be released if he wishes Dave Whelan wants more players for Europa campaignDave Whelan expects to hear next week whether...

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• Date: Wed 15 May 18:41

Chelsea left-back to get armband for Republic friendly Wayne Rooney in the frame for the job in BrazilRoy Hodgson has made a personal check on Wayne ...

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• Date: Wed 15 May 16:00

Manager linked with Everton job vacated by David Moyes Spaniard due to discuss future with chairman on MondayWigan Athletic's chairman Dave Whelan ha...

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• Date: Wed 15 May 13:30

Late bloomer gets call-up at the age of 22 Saturday's performance at Wembley rewardedWigan's Callum McManaman has been named in the 23-man England Un...

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• Date: Tue 14 May 14:19

Manager leads side to one place higher than under Dalglish 'This year has provided a great learning curve for me'Brendan Rodgers has described his de...

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• Date: Tue 14 May 13:59

Soriano and Begiristain unhappy with youth-level figures Decision taken before likely departure of Roberto ManciniManchester City intend to instigate...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 20:49

Sanction is a minimum tariff, with facility for increases FA is not backing Uefa's proposal for a 10-game banThe Football Association is due to vote ...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 20:38

City swells with fans – including 20,000 who crammed into Sir Matt Busby Way – despite the bad weather View the best images from the victory parade he...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 18:57

Leave Old Trafford in haste, repent at leisure, is a common theme – with some rueing being 'impulsive' or 'headstrong'1 Andy ColeCole left Old Traffor...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 15:34

Striker has 11 goals in 15 games for Merseyside club 'God showed me how I need to be strong mentally'Daniel Sturridge finally seems to have found con...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 15:22

Ajax midfielder interested in switch to Germany Denmark international also a target for LiverpoolThe Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen has revealed t...

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• Date: Mon 13 May 12:07

Wigan chairman in battle to keep manager after historic final Dave Whelan says Everton 'are not big enough' for MartínezA quip started doing the roun...

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• Date: Sun 12 May 22:01

For a match involving two sides who were meant to have one foot on the beach this was a surprisingly lively affair. There were fireworks in the stands...

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• Date: Sun 12 May 16:19

Football will miss himThe best football managers have always seemed to personify particular virtues and vices. In the 60s, Sir Matt Busby ran Manchest...

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• Date: Sat 11 May 23:18