Real Madrid plotting shock swoop for Arsenal star?
Reports in Spain claim Jose Mourinho's club are ready to bid for Cesc Fabregas
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't expect much excitement - or goals - from this weekend's...
For those expecting a repeat of last season's epic Manchester derby at Old Trafford this Saturday, don't hold your breath. While the cavalier approach from Mark Hughes' side made for a thrilling...
View ArticleThe 'Kuqi coup' jokes are justified, but Newcastle fans need some perspective...
To the illustrious list of Newcastle United strikers - Jackie Milburn, Alan Shearer, Malcolm Macdonald, Hughie Gallacher, Kevin Keegan, Andy Cole - add Shefki Kuqi. Can't wait to see Kuqi paraded in...
View Article10 things you need to know about Denmark's Christian Eriksen
England might have beaten Denmark in Copenhagen but the undoubted star of the show was the hosts' 18-year-old attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen. Here's 10 things you simply have to know about the...
View ArticleTop refs honoured with international caps
Jack Taylor, Gordon Kew, Norman Burtenshaw and Pat Partridge presented with personalised caps
View ArticleWatch new video evidence showing why Andy Carroll cost more than David Villa!
Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's hat-trick: 1) One of the reasons Andy Carroll's transfer fee was widely held to be evidence that the game had, yes,...
View ArticleCapello denies deals with top clubs over England subs
Nothing to read into half-time removal of Lampard, Rooney and Wilshere insists England boss
View ArticleWolves wary of wounded Arsenal
Zubar knows Gunners are seething after their Newcastle collapse
View ArticleWhy Kuqi had the most ironic boots in football
When Shefki Kuqi phoned on Wednesday night to tell me he'd signed for Newcastle, I was as pleasantly surprised as he was. At 34, big Shefki isn't going to make the Toon Army forget all about Andy...
View ArticleWhy all is not gold at Olympic Stadium for Hammers
Every time I see a stadium with a running track around it, my heart sinks. I've played in a few, at the Withdean while I was on loan at Brighton and on foreign trips with Wales. Some of the games might...
View ArticleWhy Tevez has gone from third-best to first rate
Carlos Tevez has gone from the rejected third-best striker at Manchester United to one of the best five strikers in the world. Now Saturday's Manchester derby is all about the United star who's injured...
View ArticleFabio: The future's still bright with Wilshere
England boss refuses to blame youngster for midfield's problems
View ArticleWilshere is short (back-and-sides) of quality, Branson's no balloon and slim...
Jack Wilshere made a good impression on Wednesday – a good impression of Lucas Leiva with a sensible haircut. The Arsenal youngster is hailed as the answer to England’s problems, which is ironic...
View ArticleFA to ban players who snub England
Stars who skip Three Lions call-ups will have to miss club's next game
View ArticleWhy England could learn a thing or two from Denmark's attitude to the media
Covering England this week in Denmark was an eye opener. At the Danish team's pre-match press conference, every player plus the manager was available for interview by journalists from newspapers, radio...
View ArticleTransfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers
Chelsea plot summer swoop for Kaka, Man United eye AC Milan star and Liverpool target Barca youngster
View ArticleWalcott purrs over "great prospect" Wilshere
Winger has high hopes for their midfield partnership for both club and country
View ArticleWolves to stick with side that beat United
O'Hara likely to start against Arsenal with Hunt still struggling
View ArticleWho will win the Manchester derby? Martin Lipton's Premier League preview and...
The Daily Mirror's chief football writer Martin Lipton will be here every Friday lunchtime to preview and predict the outcome of the weekend's Premier League fixtures. And come back the following...
View ArticleWhy disregard shown to Orient's Olympic Stadium fears proves the playing...
In the history of mad ideas, Tottenham Hotspur’s plan to knock down the £537 million Olympic Stadium after less than a month’s use would surely have made the Top 10. In fact, Spurs’ intention to...
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