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Stuttering Chelsea still look like diamond geezers

09.11.09
Chelsea’s defeat of United, when they were so out of sorts, is the classic hallmark of champions elect... more

Victory over Manchester United puts Chelsea on track for title

09.11.09
Terry says victory over United gives Blues the edge in battle for Premier League crown ... more

Chelsea sit pretty after ugly victory over United

09.11.09
It may not have been a vintage display from Carlo Ancelotti’s men, but the ability to scrape wins like this is the mark of true title contenders... more

Robert Huth is handed three-game ban for Matthew Upson clash

22.10.09
Stoke City have taken their own disciplinary action against Robert Huth as the big defender prepares to take a three-game ban on the chin... more

Robert Huth accepts violent conduct charge

20.10.09
Stoke defender Robert Huth has apologised for the incident in Saturday's match against West Ham when he struck Matthew Upson across the face... more

Ref Rants

05.10.09
After Fergie’s bizarre outburst at referee Alan Wiley, we take a look at some famous instances when managers have lost it... more

Craig Bellamy and Gary Neville in clear after derby

23.09.09
Gary Neville and Craig Bellamy have been 'let off' with a warning from the Football Association for their behaviour during the Manchester derby... more

Mark Hughes defends Craig Bellamy over fan incident

22.09.09
Mark Hughes is adamant Craig Bellamy did not create a confrontation with a Manchester United fan at Old Trafford... more

Police probe Craig Bellamy’s clash with pitch invader

21.09.09
Police have confirmed that they are investigating an incident involving Craig Bellamy at the end of the Manchester derby when the Welsh international appeared to strike a supporter who had come on to the pitch... more

Right to turf out the old stadium but new pitch shames the FA

22.04.09
Football: I have two problems with the FA Cup semi-finals; they shouldn't have been at Wembley, and the pitch is awful... more

Fury at Friedel reprieve

25.03.09
Football: The referees' body have written to the Football Association demanding to know why Brad Friedel's red card was rescinded... more

Warnock left fuming after stalemate

25.02.09
Football: Neil Warnock is hoping to escape disciplinary action from the Football Association despite his fierce criticism of referee Paul Taylor... more

Saints see red as Ferguson sets up revenge mission

05.01.09
Sir Alex Ferguson will have the perfect opportunity to hand out a dose of revenge when his Manchester United team take on Tottenham in the fourth round of the FA Cup later this month... more

Fergie alarmed by his struggling strike force

30.12.08
Sir Alex Ferguson is worried Manchester United's poor form in front of goal will damage their chances of a third consecutive League title... more

Sunderland manager Roy Keane denies FA charge of improper conduct

20.11.08
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct... more

Kinnear asked to explain 'Mickey Mouse' referee comments

11.11.08
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been asked to explain his comments after branding Martin Atkinson a "Mickey Mouse" referee... more

Angry bosses target Hackett

11.11.08
Football: Referees' chief Keith Hackett will be urged to quit by the League Managers' Association if he does not meet their demands at a gathering, it is claimed.... more

Ferguson faces FA rap over Hackett outburst

17.09.08
Football: Sir Alex Ferguson finds himself in further trouble with the FA after the Manchester United boss said referees' chief Keith Hackett told Mark Halsey to rescind John Terry's red card... more

Please let it be any nation but Germany for glory at Euro 2008

30.05.08
Matthew Norman has a bad feeling about Germany, very little idea when it comes to Chelsea, and high hopes for Andy Murray... more

Bird brains leave our game in the dark ages by ditching Hawk-Eye

18.03.08
Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. Wise words lost on the Football Association.... more

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