Hearts boss’ pep talk was key to Scotland recall, insists Kyle

Hearts boss’ pep talk was key to Scotland recall, insists Kyle
KEVIN Kyle today explained how a pep talk from Hearts manager Jim Jefferies has reinvigorated him and inspired his recall to the Scottish national team.
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Drogba wants to end career at Chelsea
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has revealed he is keen to spend the rest of his career at Chelsea.
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Leeds boss Grayson backing Schmeichel to match Man Utd legend Dad

Leeds boss Grayson backing Schmeichel to match Man Utd legend Dad
Manchester United Leeds United Leeds United boss Simon Grayson believes Kasper Schmeichel can reach the heights of Dad Peter, the Manchester United legend. Grayson is delighted with the form of Schmeichel Jr this season. He said: “Kasper is a willing learner who can go a long way in the game. “Hopefully he will turn out to be something like his dad. I can see similarities already.” Left
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Greg’s bathtub brainwave helps to sink Southampton
Carlisle United had just completed their box-set of victories against all of League One’s marquee names when Greg Abbott appeared to explain the tactical curve-ball that did for Southampton.
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Spurs boss desperate to avoid ‘nightmare’ of Europa League

Spurs boss desperate to avoid ‘nightmare’ of Europa League
Harry Redknapp admits that he has little respect for the Europa League, pointing out that rival managers consistently field reserve teams in Europe’s second competition.
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Pulis’s ref idea could work – with a tweak
Managers are unreliable witnesses but a group of assessors could mark the referees – with the worst being relegated Returning this week from a brief sojourn in an incredibly wet and completely Sky-free branch of the Lake District, your correspondent had to Google the words “priest” and “sugar mountain” to find out what everyone was suddenly talking about. Until discovering it was merely the …
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Football transfer rumours: Manchester City pursue the Hulk?
Today’s rumours are under the moon of love The world of football was thrown into turmoil this morning when a new scientific report threw doubt on their claims to be the alpha males of the sporting kingdom. There was relief, however, when the report, headlined “cricket earns biggest testicles title” on the BBC website, turned out to have nothing to do with Kevin Pietersen and instead is all about …
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Stoke boss Pulis admits breaking losing run great relief

Stoke boss Pulis admits breaking losing run great relief
Manchester United Birmingham City Stoke City Stoke City boss Tony Pulis admits victory over Birmingham City has lifted great pressure off the club. They went into the contest on the back of a five-game losing streak – including four league fixtures and a Carling Cup defeat at West Ham – and Pulis admitted there was great relief among the players after referee Mark Clattenburg blew for full time …
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Carlos Tevez goes through pain barrier in bid to lead Manchester City against United
Carlos Tevez is going through the pain barrier in hope of playing in the Manchester derby against his former club. The City captain told has been receiving treatment on an injured thigh but is reluctant to have a pain-killing injection and risk further damage.
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Mancini warns Man City players: Man Utd will play to final minute
Manchester United Roberto Mancini Manchester City Wolves Roberto Mancini has told his Manchester City players to heed the lessons learned from Manchester United ‘s win over Wolves . United put on another late, late show to snatch a win at home to Wolves last weekend and Mancini wants his side to show a similar steely resolve in tomorrow night’s sell-out showpiece. “They know now we are a strong …
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Mancini has no chance: Too many new faces have cost City the title, claims Chelsea boss Ancelotti

Mancini has no chance: Too many new faces have cost City the title, claims Chelsea boss Ancelotti
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has effectively written off the title chances of fellow Italian Roberto Mancini’s imploding Manchester City.
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Henry hints Comolli will be focusing on Liverpool youth signings
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Barton making quiet progress
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is quietly rebuilding his career after bouncing back from rock bottom.
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Wenger unimpressed as Holland include van Persie in squad
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Wolves boss McCarthy admits going through his own Rooney saga

Wolves boss McCarthy admits going through his own Rooney saga
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Real Madrid boss Mourinho: Every(Special)one will want Man Utd job

Real Madrid boss Mourinho: Every(Special)one will want Man Utd job
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Carling Cup quarter final draw: Birmingham meet Aston Villa as West Ham draw holders Manchester United
An eye-catching West Midlands derby between bitter rivals Birmingham and Aston Villa was the standout tie in the draw for the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.
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Tottenham boss predicts business as usual at Man Utd soon

Tottenham boss predicts business as usual at Man Utd soon
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Harry: Roo will ignite United
VIDEO: SPURS boss has backed Man Utd to be title challengers when star man returns
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Wayne Rooney must prove he deserves new deal
This is what the modern game has come to. Insult your colleagues, show a lack of respect to your manager and earn a massive, new, five-year contract worth.
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