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Hull City have been forced to issue a denial after rumours circulated that the club was preparing for administration.A statement released by the club read:“The main focus at this point in time is on the remaining two fixtures of the current season in order to try to secure an 18th-place finish, and to continue business [...] http://bit.ly/ahxe1U

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West Ham owners David Gold and David Sullivan have promised an almost complete clearout of their playing staff in the summer.Sullivan has said they will listen to offers for any of their playing staff, including England internationals Rob Green, Carlton Cole and Matt Upson,  except for midfielder Scott Parker.Sullivan was quoted as saying:“If we get [...] http://bit.ly/btFHd2

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There are lots of rumours in the tabloids today about clubs having a massive clear out of players at the end of the season.Among those mentioned are Manchester City - apparently manager Roberto Mancini doesn’t fancy Stephen Ireland, Martin Petrov, Wayne Bridge, Shaun Wright-Phillips and even, if The Sun is to be believed, Emmanuel Adebayor.Yesterday’s [...] http://bit.ly/aOmmtf

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After Manchester City and Birmingham City failed to reach an agreement to bring back on-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart to Eastlands, it appears that Sunderland’s Marton Fulop will be brought in as goalkeeper on an emergency loan deal.City received permission from the FA to bring in a new goalkeeper after Shay Given was injured during Manchester [...] http://bit.ly/9ciGKp

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I'll start with a disclaimer. I'm a Tottenham fan and, therefore, have long since known what is becoming apparent to the rest of you. And that is: Ledley King is the best defender in England. Or rather, he should have been, but his chronic knee problems have reduced him to maybe 2nd best defender in England.That's why the report in The Times newspaper suggesting that King will be included in

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has won the PFA Player of the Year award, with Aston Villa’s James Milner scooping the young player award.Rooney is quoted as saying:“It’s a great feeling to win the player of the year award because it’s voted for by the players. It’s something I’m really proud of and it’s [...] http://bit.ly/b1vl2y

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Well, let’s take a quick look at the transfer rumours surrounding that notorious big spender, Arsene Wenger of Arsenal.Yesterday’s Sunday Express ran the unlikely story that Arsenal would be moving to sign Liverpool ‘keeper Jose Reina in the summer. Not that it wouldn’t be a good fit, but that would involve spending money. Oh, and [...] http://bit.ly/aPVruD

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Hull City midfielder, George Boateng has hit out at former manager Phil Brown, saying he felt “disrespected” and that Brown made “essential errors”.Boateng, whose Hull side was relegated at the weekend, had this to say:” “I was left out for so many weeks, and that doesn’t just count for me, it counts for Craig Fagan, [...] http://bit.ly/bBcvIc

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I have to confess that, unlike many Englishmen, I have a lot of time for Michel Platini. He talks a lot of sense about the game and his plans to try to bring some fiscal responsibility to how clubs are run is in the genuine interests of the game in the long run.However, if I was French, I would be rather annoyed with Monsieur Platini right now. Why?Well, because Platini has had the temerity to

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John Terry is suspended for Chelsea and will be replaced by Bratislav Ivanovic in central defence.The fit again Ashley Cole could replace Yuri Zhirkov at left back and - with both Michael Essien and Jon Mikel Obi out - Michael Ballack will return to the centre of midfield.Deco is also likely to start for Carlo [...] http://bit.ly/cVEGXX

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Bobby Zamora is missing for Roy Hodgson’s Fulham, while Everton’s Johnny Heitinga could be out for the remainder of the season.Heitinga has a fractured ankle and it is extremely unlikely he will be risked in any of the last three matches of the season.Nigerian striker Yakubu is pushing for a start, after scoring one and [...] http://bit.ly/dBwlTM

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Davig Ngog is a doubt for Rafa Benitez’ Liverpool, while Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle has an ankle problem and may not feature.Carlisle is the only doubt for Brian Laws’ relegation threatened Burnley squad.Striker David Nugent is fit again and could start in tandem with Steve Fletcher upfront for Burnley. Veteran Robbie Blake is once again [...] http://bit.ly/9L0LcQ

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Defenders Richard Dunne and Stephen Warnock are back in contention for Aston Villa, while Birmingham City have strikers James McFadden and Cameron Jerome back to full fitness.Jerome had been playing with a back problem, but seems to have overcome this, while McFadden has shaken off the groin strain he picked up against Hull last time [...] http://bit.ly/bPCjLE

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Totally unbiased and only coincidentally German, a man called Metin Tolan has devised a formula proving that Germany will win the 2010 World Cup Final. The other 31 teams shouldn't even bother to turn up.Tolan, who is a physics professor so surely should know better, explained his formula thus:"The last time we won the World Cup was back in 1990 and there have been four tournaments since. The

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Arsenal have Alex Song and Eduardo back in contention, while Manchester City are hopeful that Micah Richards will be fit enough to play some part.Richards has a toe injury, but will face a late fitness test. If fit, he will be on the bench, with Nedum Onuoha preferred at right back.Ex-Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is [...] http://bit.ly/cJkSAz

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There’s a few enticing bets for this weekend’s Premiership action, starting with Sunderland away at Hull City.HULL CITY v SUNDERLAND BETTING TIPS : SAT APR 24 15:00 GMTLet’s face it, Hull City are awful. They’re awful at home and they’re awful away. They have no firepower and a porous defence that has leaked 72 goals [...] http://bit.ly/a0iih6

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Wolves midfielder Matt Jarvis faces a late fitness test on a thigh strain ahead of the visit of Sam Allardyce’s Blackburn Rovers side.Jarvis suffered the injury in the draw at Fulham, but Wolves boss Mick McCarthy remains optimistic that the player will be fit.Definitely out for McCarthy’s side, however, is Karl Henry, who is suspended.McCarthy [...] http://bit.ly/bda1Ng

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West Ham United have Scott Parker back from suspension while Wigan Athletic defender Gary Caldwell is also in contention, having served a three match ban of his own.Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has no new injury concerns and after the 3-2 victory over Arsenal, may opt to keep faith with the same team that achieved [...] http://bit.ly/9MuKnP

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Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will be missing for Hull City with a head injury, while Sunderland are without centre half John Mensah.Mensah suffered a hamstring injury in Sunderland’s last match and is likely to be replaced by Anton Ferdinand.Lorik Cana comes back into contention after a groin strain, but fellow midfielder Lee Cattermole is definitely [...] http://bit.ly/bgsraN

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On loan Manchester City midfielder Vladimir Weiss will start for Owen Coyle’s Bolton Wanderers, while Portsmouth have no new injury concerns.Pompey manager Avram Grant has been changing his squads regularly of late in order to keep players fresh for the FA Cup Final.With Aruna Dindane ineligible to play in the league, Frederic Piquionne is likely [...] http://bit.ly/a1cAtk

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Rio Ferdinand should return for Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, while Spurs welcome Aaron Lennon back into the squad.Lennon has been out for a number of months with a groin problem and is expected to be named among the substitutes for this match with Utd.Also back in contention is Jermaine Jenas, who completed 45 minutes [...] http://bit.ly/czrdsZ

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Tottenham Hotspur have clarified the circumstances surrounding the £1m they claim to be owed for the transfer of Asmir Begovic.In Portsmouth’s statement of finances, released yesterday, it was revealed that Spurs were claiming £1m from the club relating to the Begovic transfer, despite the fact that the deal to bring him to White Hart Lane [...] http://bit.ly/90Bp5B

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That bastian of American corporate culture, Coca-Cola are launching a bunch of ridiculous promotions ahead of the 2010 World Cup Finals.My personal favourite, though, has to be the limited edition Coca Cola cans featuring, and I think you're gonna like this, members of the France football squad.Like who, you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked that because among others, there's Franck Ribery, Sidney

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Wigan midfielder Charles N’Zogbia has been arrested by Greater Manchester police after allegations that he had a friend take his driving theory test in his place.N’Zogbia was arrested for ‘false representation’ at a driving test centre in Sale and has been released on Police bail.Wigan boss Roberto Martinez commented, saying:“The way I see the whole [...] http://

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Merseyside Police are investigating Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini after an allegation of assault against a young model in a London nightclub.22 year old Fellaini denies the charge and Everton Football Club commented:“We are aware of the allegations. It is now subject to a police investigation and we will not be saying anything until [...] http://bit.ly/doQSvE

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