Chief backs Burnley FC caretaker team

FIRST team coach Stuart Gray has been appointed caretaker-manager for the Clarets next three games as the Burnley Football Club board of directors start their search for Brian Laws’ successor.

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Malaga signs Bayern’s Demichelis on-loan

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Malaga has confirmed the signing of center back Martin Demichelis on a six-month loan from Bayern Munich.

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Juninho questions McClaren’s managerial skills

Former Middlesbrough star Juninho tells BBC Sport’s Dan Roan that Steve McClaren, who managed the Brazil international in his third spell on Teesside, is a “good coach” but questions his abilities as a man-manager.

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Derby duel is vital for clubs

THE new year is set to start with a bang for Wakefield FC and Ossett Albion as the Evo-Stik Premier League pair meet at College Grove in a vital derby match tomorrow, Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

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Official: Koeln Sign Tomoaki Makino From Sanfrecce Hiroshima On Two-And-A-Half Year Contract

Koeln have signed Japan international Tomoaki Makino from Sanfrecce Hiroshima on a contract that runs until June 30, 2013, the German Bundesliga announced on Friday.

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I did not intend to criticise Liverpool fans – Hodgson

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says he is sorry for any offence caused by his comments calling for more backing from the club’s fans after the home defeat by Wolves.

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West Ham United Look To Manchester United’s Michael Owen To Solve Striking Woes – Report

West Ham boss Avram Grant is hoping to bolster his attacking options with a January swoop for Manchester United ‘s forgotten man Michael Owen , according to The Mirror.

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Blackpool make first move for Hammill

Blackpool Football Club have made the first move for Adam Hammill. The 23-year-old was released by Liverpool after failing to convince the Reds of his talent, which is looking increasingly like a mistake by the Anfield club.

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Simon Church happy to stay at Reading FC

Simon Church insists his only goal for 2011 is to help fire Reading into the Premier League despite being linked with a move to Swansea City.

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Burnley FC legend Jimmy McIlroy awarded an MBE

BURNLEY Football Club’s greatest ever player and the town’s best loved adopted son Jimmy McIlroy (79) has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honour’s list.

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Wigan secure Spanish youngster Lopez

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of Spain Under-21 international Adrian Lopez on a free transfer from Deportivo La Coruna.

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Leeds United: Grayson out to seal McCartney deal

Leeds United manager Simon Grayson will look to seal a fresh loan deal for George McCartney before Tuesday’s visit to Cardiff City after the delayed opening of the transfer window ruled the left-back out of the club’s game against Middlesbrough. (31/12/2010 09:34:38)

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Wigan sign Lopez

Former Spain U-21 defender Adrian Lopez has signed for Wigan Athletic, after he allowed his contract to expire at Deportivo La Coruna and seeing a work permit granted.

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Webb proud of 2010 achievements

Referee Howard Webb admits he was surprised to receive an MBE in the Queen’s New Years honours list following his officiating of the World Cup and Champions League finals.

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Wigan sign Spanish defender Lopez

Wigan Athletic have signed Spanish under-21 international defender Adrian Lopez until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Friday.

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Makino latest to depart Japan

Tomoaki Makino is the latest player to join an exodus of J.League players departing for European clubs following the national team’s impressive showing at South Africa 2010.

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Under-fire Hodgson desperate for Bolton boost

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is back in full-blown crisis mode ahead of Bolton Wanderers’ visit to Anfield here on Saturday.

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Just Sayin’: Top 10 sports stories of 2010

After a down year in 2009, marred by injuries and poor grand slam results, Rafael Nadal came back on fire in 2010, winning three grand slam titles, completing his career grand slam at age 24 and cementing his Number 1 ranking.

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United seek momentum at West Brom

Manchester United will look to return to winning ways with victory at West Brom while rivals Manchester City, who are off the pace only on goal difference, face a home encounter at Blackpool this weekend.

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Reports say Toronto FC ready to name new coach

Former England striker Paul Mariner would replace interim coach Nick Dasovic.

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Wigan Athletic 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League match report

Arsenal missed out on a chance to join the two Manchester teams at the top of the league in even more remarkable circumstances than in missing out on all the points in the corresponding fixture last season. This time they threw away a winning position even though Wigan had Charles N’Zogbia sent off for a straight red after a headbutt on Jack Wilshere. By that point, 12 minutes from the end …

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Liverpool 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League match report

When discussing the emotions of managing a club bottom of the Premier League, Mick McCarthy replied that he disliked the sympathy that came with it, a combination he described as “shit and caramel”. Since coming to Merseyside, Roy Hodgson has endured plenty of the former and been offered precious little of the latter. There was little sweetness in the air around Anfield last night. The chants of …

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Bundesliga Special: Were Felix Magath’s Pre-Season Predictions Spot On?

In the last part of a series over the winter break, we look at how some of the Bundesliga’s top coaches saw the season shaping up and whether they got it right…

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Football: Kidd praises Blackpool boss

Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd believes Ian Holloway should be the manager of the season ahead of Blackpool’s visit to Eastlands on Saturday.

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Raphael Honigstein: Ten Bundesliga storylines to watch in 2011

There have been no matches in Germany since Dec. 22, but football certainly hasn’t stopped. In fact, there’s an unusual amount of transfer activity this winter. These are the top 10 stories/rumours/developments to keep an eye on before the real fun begins again on Jan 14.

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Inter Ready To Offer Davide Santon In Exchange For Parma Defender Cristian Zaccardo – Report

Inter are plotting an exchange deal with Parma by offering them full-back Davide Santon in exchange for Cristian Zaccardo, according to reports in the Italian media.

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Sparta Prague’s Juraj Kucka: I Would Love To Play For Genoa

Sparta Prague midfielder Juraj Kucka has revealed that a move to Genoa is a strong possibility and that he would certainly enjoy playing for the Serie A outfit.

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Everton Team Report

EVERTON Coach: David Moyes (since 15/03/2002) Last Result: 1-1 tie at West Ham, December 28 Record: 4-5-10 Streak: Tied 1 Next Match: away to Stoke, January 01 David Moyes has warned Everton’s misfiring strikers they need to ‘step up’ after delivering the ultimate snub to them in the 1-1 draw at West Ham.

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