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Kompany plays down Rooney talk
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City’s Europa League clash against Lech Poznan (City 2/9, Lech 12/1, Draw 5/1 90 Minutes) at Eastlands on Thursday is the side’s priority and not whether Wayne Rooney could be set to join them in the future.
The Belgium international defender chose to play down the prospect of Rooney making the [...]
Levein coy on Miller talk
Craig Levein has refused to confirm or deny if Kenny Miller will start for Scotland against Czech Republic on Friday following reports the in-form Rangers ace will be dropped for the Euro 2012 qualifier (Czech Rep 4/6, Scotland 22/5, the draw 13/5).
The Scotland boss was asked about the newspaper reports in the build-up to the [...]
Houllier silent on Villa job talk
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is staying tight-lipped over a possible return to Premier League management with Aston Villa (9/1 – top four finish).
The Frenchman is reportedly in line to take over at Villa Park and is thought to be on owner Randy Lerner’s shortlist to replace Martin O’Neill, who unexpectedly quit just before the [...]
Vidic ends exit talk
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has put an end to the speculation surrounding his future by penning a new deal at Old Trafford (Manchester United 11/10 to keep a clean sheet at Craven Cottage tomorrow).
The Serbian star, rated as one of the best centre-halves in the Premier League, has been linked with some of Europe’s [...]
Lawrence ends Celtic talk
Stoke winger Liam Lawrence has confirmed he will stay loyal to the Potters despite admitting he wanted to move to Celtic to be part of the Neil Lennon revolution at Parkhead (Stoke 1/9 To Stay Up).
The Republic of Ireland international, 28, has been at the Britannia Stadium since 2006 after initially arriving on loan from [...]
Wenger wants Fabregas talk to end
Arsene Wenger has called for stories about the future of Cesc Fabregas ‘to stop’ as the Arsenal boss is preparing his side for another assault on the Premier League (13/2 Winner).
The Gunners chief spoke out after watching his side comfortably defeat League Two Barnet 4-0 in their opening pre-season game on Saturday. And he called [...]
Forlan reacts to Spurs talk
Uruguay (10/1 to win the World Cup) striker Diego Forlan claims he is not interested in joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
The former Manchester United frontman insists that he is happy at Atletico Madrid and he does not want to return to the Premier League.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has made no secret of his desire to [...]
Holloway slams Hammers talk
Blackpool have been handed a boost ahead of the Championship play-off final against Cardiff on Saturday after boss Ian Holloway distanced himself from the vacant managerial position at West Ham (Holloway 33/1 Next Permanent West Ham Manager).
Holloway has been linked to the Hammers job following an excellent season at Bloomfield Road in which he has [...]
Gerrard dismisses favour talk
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has insisted the Reds are totally focused on winning their matches against Chelsea (5/6 to win in the match betting) in order to end their home campaign on a high.
The Reds welcome the Blues to Anfield on Sunday knowing only a win can keep their slim hopes of finishing in the [...]
Ferguson rejects transfer talk