http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html?r=RSS Tottenham captain Ledley King hopes Harry Redknapp snubs England and remains in charge at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html?r=RSS Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html?r=RSS Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a resounding victory in the Black Country derby and added to woeful Wolves' relegation fears in the Barclays Premier League encounter at Molineux Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html?r=RSS Liverpool claim Luis Suarez misled the club after indicating to them he would shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra prior to Saturday's game before refusing to do so on the pitch. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html?r=RSS QPR manager Mark Hughes admitted his team's dismal first-half display in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Blackburn had been a real eye-opener for him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html?r=RSS Everton captain Phil Neville believes Steven Pienaar is back to his best at a club that loves him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html?r=RSS He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html?r=RSS Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas intends to use the FA Cup and Champions League to restore his team's confidence. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html?r=RSS The Luis Suarez controversy has attracted criticism in the United States where the press have called for Liverpool's American owners to intervene. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html?r=RSS PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has branded Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford on Saturday as "disrespectful, inappropriate and embarrassing". Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini appears ready to welcome Carlos Tevez back into the fold and aid his side's Barclays Premier League title bid. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html?r=RSS Players' chief Gordon Taylor believes Liverpool's owners need to step in to deal with the "festering" controversy surrounding Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html?r=RSS Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed to have lost all respect for Liverpool's Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp thanked Tottenham's fans for helping him end the most difficult week of his life on a high as the Londoners ripped Newcastle apart with a devastating performance at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html?r=RSS Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is convinced his side's fighting spirit will help them survive in the Barclays Premier League after earning a hard-fought 2-1 win at Bolton. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas bemoaned his side's worst display of the season after a 2-0 defeat at Everton increased the pressure on the Chelsea manager. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html?r=RSS Blackburn boss Steve Kean was relieved to see his team emerge triumphant against QPR at Ewood Park after they almost squandered a three-goal lead. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html?r=RSS Fulham manager Martin Jol praised new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak after his debut goal helped the west Londoners defeat Stoke 2-1. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html?r=RSS Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the "legend" of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html?r=RSS Norwich manager Paul Lambert praised a "terrific" second-half display from his side as they came from a goal down to beat Swansea 3-2 in a thriller at the Liberty Stadium. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/spurs-fans-show-redknapp-the-love-16116558.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/spurs-fans-show-redknapp-the-love-16116558.html?r=RSS Tottenham's fans pleaded with Harry Redknapp to snub England and stay at White Hart Lane as the Spurs boss masterminded a brutal 5-0 hammering of Newcastle. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/blackburn-edge-past-qpr-16116549.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/blackburn-edge-past-qpr-16116549.html?r=RSS Blackburn survived a second-half fightback from fellow strugglers QPR to secure three precious points in a 3-2 victory at Ewood Park. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcarthur-clinches-wigan-victory-16116550.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcarthur-clinches-wigan-victory-16116550.html?r=RSS James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic goal which handed the Latics a 2-1 win over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-suffer-defeat-at-everton-16116551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-suffer-defeat-at-everton-16116551.html?r=RSS Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pogrebnyak-shines-in-fulham-win-16116552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pogrebnyak-shines-in-fulham-win-16116552.html?r=RSS Pavel Pogrebnyak's debut goal helped Fulham on the way to a 2-1 victory against Stoke. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/late-henry-winner-rescues-arsenal-16116553.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/late-henry-winner-rescues-arsenal-16116553.html?r=RSS Substitute Thierry Henry marked the final league game of his loan spell at Arsenal with a last-gasp winner to see off Sunderland 2-1. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/holt-brace-guides-norwich-home-16116554.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/holt-brace-guides-norwich-home-16116554.html?r=RSS Captain Grant Holt grabbed a second-half double as Norwich came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium and climb to eighth in the Barclays Premier League table. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-a-disgrace-ferguson-16116543.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-a-disgrace-ferguson-16116543.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a "disgrace to Liverpool Football Club" and claimed he should never play for them again following his refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rooney-double-overshadowed-by-feud-16116540.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rooney-double-overshadowed-by-feud-16116540.html?r=RSS Wayne Rooney's second-half double secured a 2-1 win for Manchester United against Liverpool and moved them to the top of the Barclays Premier League. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-ready-for-villa-test-16116528.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-ready-for-villa-test-16116528.html?r=RSS Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini does not expect a protest by Aston Villa fans to weaken his side's opponents on Sunday. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ohara-hails-bassong-signing-16116527.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ohara-hails-bassong-signing-16116527.html?r=RSS Jamie O'Hara is convinced new Wolves signing Sebastien Bassong will shore up a defence guilty of shipping sloppy goals ahead of Sunday's derby clash with West Brom at Molineux. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-and-evra-handshake-clash-16116525.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-and-evra-handshake-clash-16116525.html?r=RSS Liverpool striker Luis Suarez embroiled himself in another confrontation with Patrice Evra after refusing to shake the hand of the Manchester United defender prior to kick-off at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-to-start-united-clash-16116524.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-to-start-united-clash-16116524.html?r=RSS Luis Suarez was named in the Liverpool starting line-up for today's Premier League encounter with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-wants-action-on-simulation-16116512.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-wants-action-on-simulation-16116512.html?r=RSS Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wants the Barclays Premier League to clamp down on players making the most of challenges which result in penalties. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/perch-wary-of-bale-threat-16116464.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/perch-wary-of-bale-threat-16116464.html?r=RSS Newcastle midfielder James Perch has warned his team-mates they will have to deal with the complete player if they are to return from Tottenham with a positive result. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-pleased-to-return-16116459.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-pleased-to-return-16116459.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp is happy that he can return to managing Tottenham on Saturday evening without having to worry about the possibility of being sent to jail. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-hits-out-at-spanish-press-16116451.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-hits-out-at-spanish-press-16116451.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger has accused the Spanish media of trying to unsettle Arsenal captain Robin van Persie. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-questions-reds-over-suarez-16116388.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-questions-reds-over-suarez-16116388.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has questioned why Liverpool did not appeal against Luis Suarez's recent eight-match ban if they believed he was not guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcleish-i-will-get-it-right-16116189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcleish-i-will-get-it-right-16116189.html?r=RSS Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has come out fighting ahead of a proposed fans' protest before Sunday's home game with Manchester City and insisted: "I'll get it right at this club." Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-delighted-to-welcome-yak-back-16116185.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-delighted-to-welcome-yak-back-16116185.html?r=RSS Blackburn manager Steve Kean believes Aiyegbeni Yakubu's return will be the catalyst to lift Blackburn out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-challenges-micah-16116179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-challenges-micah-16116179.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has again challenged Micah Richards to prove he is the best right-back in England. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-would-consider-england-16116111.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-would-consider-england-16116111.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/away-blues-just-a-blip-mancini-16116101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/away-blues-just-a-blip-mancini-16116101.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down concerns about his team's away form ahead of Sunday's game at Aston Villa. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-handshake-not-an-issue-16116100.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-handshake-not-an-issue-16116100.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down concerns over the first meeting between Patrice Evra and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez since the Uruguayan's racism ban. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/new-deal-for-giggs-16116099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/new-deal-for-giggs-16116099.html?r=RSS Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Friday. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-wants-more-from-gervinho-16116098.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-wants-more-from-gervinho-16116098.html?r=RSS Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Ivory Coast forward Gervinho will take confidence from his goal in the African Nations Cup and return a better player for the Gunners. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-we-defend-as-a-team-16116097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-we-defend-as-a-team-16116097.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the whole team can share the credit for goalkeeper Jose Reina moving to the top of the pile in terms of Barclays Premier League clean sheets. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vieira-passion-needs-protecting-16116096.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vieira-passion-needs-protecting-16116096.html?r=RSS Patrick Vieira believes the unique nature of the Premier League is in danger of being eroded by over-fussy refereeing. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-confident-of-abramovich-support-16116095.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-confident-of-abramovich-support-16116095.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas firmly believes owner Roman Abramovich continues to share the same vision for their Chelsea "project". Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/bramble-denies-sexassault-charges-16116103.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/bramble-denies-sexassault-charges-16116103.html?r=RSS Sunderland defender Titus Bramble appeared in court on Friday to deny sexual assault charges. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-hoping-for-de-gea-boost-16116104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-hoping-for-de-gea-boost-16116104.html?r=RSS Sir Alex Ferguson is confident David de Gea's wonder-save at Chelsea last week can help inspire Manchester United's young goalkeeper. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mertesacker-enjoys-hectic-schedule-16115691.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mertesacker-enjoys-hectic-schedule-16115691.html?r=RSS Defender Per Mertesacker is happy to miss out on an end-of-year "breather" as he looks to help push Arsenal back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-welcomes-abramovich-presence-16115677.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-welcomes-abramovich-presence-16115677.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club". Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hughes-refuses-to-brood-on-the-past-16115644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hughes-refuses-to-brood-on-the-past-16115644.html?r=RSS Mark Hughes will not let QPR "cry over spilt milk" as he is only interested in winning their upcoming games. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-delighted-by-rodallega-16115635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-delighted-by-rodallega-16115635.html?r=RSS Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes he has found a "new player" in Hugo Rodallega since the closure of the January transfer window. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/coyle-welcomes-selection-dilemmas-16115636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/coyle-welcomes-selection-dilemmas-16115636.html?r=RSS Owen Coyle feels Bolton have finally reached a point this season where there is genuine competition within the squad for starting spots. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vuckic-cardiff-bound-16115623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vuckic-cardiff-bound-16115623.html?r=RSS Newcastle midfielder Haris Vuckic is to join npower Championship side Cardiff on an initial one-month loan deal, the Magpies have confirmed. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rodgers-pens-new-swans-deal-16115596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rodgers-pens-new-swans-deal-16115596.html?r=RSS Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and set his objective as keeping the Welsh club in the Barclays Premier League for its duration. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-unable-to-extend-keane-loan-16115597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-unable-to-extend-keane-loan-16115597.html?r=RSS Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/elokobi-makes-forest-switch-16115588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/elokobi-makes-forest-switch-16115588.html?r=RSS Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-focus-is-on-spurs-16115545.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-focus-is-on-spurs-16115545.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-hails-mccarthy-16115536.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-hails-mccarthy-16115536.html?r=RSS West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pardew-england-job-is-not-for-me-16115521.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pardew-england-job-is-not-for-me-16115521.html?r=RSS Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/bennett-relishing-norwich-chance-16115241.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/bennett-relishing-norwich-chance-16115241.html?r=RSS England Under-21 defender Ryan Bennett is relishing the chance to take his game to another level under Paul Lambert at Norwich. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:02:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-row-is-over-dalglish-16115242.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-row-is-over-dalglish-16115242.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists now is the time to draw a line under the Luis Suarez affair and move on ahead of this weekend's visit to Old Trafford. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/league-keep-old-trafford-handshakes-16115178.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/league-keep-old-trafford-handshakes-16115178.html?r=RSS The Premier League have no plans to cancel the pre-match handshakes ahead of Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday, when Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez are likely to come face to face again. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/luiz-happy-to-graft-16115173.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/luiz-happy-to-graft-16115173.html?r=RSS David Luiz maintains he will take both criticism and praise in his stride as he concentrates on just doing an "honest" day's work at the heart of the Chelsea defence. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-expects-topfour-finish-16115166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-expects-topfour-finish-16115166.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger remains confident Arsenal have the strength of character needed to force themselves back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/park-joins-200-club-16115167.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/park-joins-200-club-16115167.html?r=RSS Park Ji-sung is the latest proud member of Manchester United's 200-club having silenced those who claimed he was only bought to sell shirts in the Far East. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kightly-targets-magpies-game-16115102.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kightly-targets-magpies-game-16115102.html?r=RSS Wolves winger Michael Kightly will miss Sunday's derby against West Brom due to a back injury but is in line to return to action against Newcastle on February 25. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/best-sidelined-by-knee-blow-16115092.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/best-sidelined-by-knee-blow-16115092.html?r=RSS Newcastle have confirmed striker Leon Best is facing several weeks on the sidelines as he recovers from a knee ligament injury. Football Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-happy-with-baggies-progress-16115070.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-happy-with-baggies-progress-16115070.html?r=RSS Roy Hodgson is "satisfied" with his first 12 months at West Brom after instantly returning to football following his sacking by Liverpool. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/nzogbia-told-to-shape-up-16115024.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/nzogbia-told-to-shape-up-16115024.html?r=RSS Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has told Charles N'Zogbia actions speak louder than words after the winger claimed he was not enjoying his football. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fans-plan-protest-against-mcleish-16115008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fans-plan-protest-against-mcleish-16115008.html?r=RSS Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a proposed pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City. Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/berbatov-wants-more-game-time-16114760.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/berbatov-wants-more-game-time-16114760.html?r=RSS Dimitar Berbatov expects to remain at Manchester United beyond this season but has reiterated his disenchantment at his lack of playing time at Old Trafford. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/stoke-fail-in-huth-appeal-16114700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/stoke-fail-in-huth-appeal-16114700.html?r=RSS Stoke have lost their appeal to the Football Association against defender Robert Huth's red card received during Saturday's home clash with Sunderland, and the player must now serve a three-game ban. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mikel-boost-for-blues-16114693.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mikel-boost-for-blues-16114693.html?r=RSS Chelsea enjoyed a fitness boost ahead of their Barclays Premier League game at Everton when John Obi Mikel returned to full training after seven weeks on the sidelines. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/beard-planning-for-future-16114690.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/beard-planning-for-future-16114690.html?r=RSS QPR chief executive Phillip Beard insists relegation from the top flight would not prevent the club achieving their lofty ambitions. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/boyce-confident-of-beating-drop-16114689.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/boyce-confident-of-beating-drop-16114689.html?r=RSS Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce admits he would rather the team be playing badly and winning than the reverse but remains confident they can escape relegation. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/meyler-is-no-actor-oneill-16114606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/meyler-is-no-actor-oneill-16114606.html?r=RSS Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has launched a stout defence of midfielder David Meyler after he was accused of play-acting to get Robert Huth sent off. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/de-gea-urged-to-prove-his-worth-16114476.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/de-gea-urged-to-prove-his-worth-16114476.html?r=RSS Edwin van der Sar has told David De Gea he has to "deal with" the pressure of being the Manchester United goalkeeper. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-reopens-suarez-debate-16114433.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-reopens-suarez-debate-16114433.html?r=RSS Kenny Dalglish has risked infuriating Manchester United ahead of Luis Suarez's appearance at Old Trafford next weekend by again claiming the Liverpool striker should never have been banned for the comments he made to Patrice Evra in October. Premier League Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/charlton-has-minor-surgery-16114289.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/charlton-has-minor-surgery-16114289.html?r=RSS Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has undergone minor surgery after being taken ill before the Laureus World Sports Awards. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-return-cant-inspire-reds-16114253.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-return-cant-inspire-reds-16114253.html?r=RSS Luis Suarez's long-awaited return from suspension could not inspire Liverpool to victory as they were held to a goalless Barclays Premier League draw by Tottenham at Anfield. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-play-down-rift-talks-16114107.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-play-down-rift-talks-16114107.html?r=RSS Chelsea have denied claims owner Roman Abramovich held 'showdown' talks with manager Andre Villas-Boas before the club's breathtaking 3-3 draw with Manchester United. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-to-face-no-action-16114108.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-to-face-no-action-16114108.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not face a disciplinary charge over his criticism of linesman Darren Cann in Sunday's 3-3 draw at Chelsea, Press Association Sport understands. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/frimpong-blow-for-wolves-16114100.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/frimpong-blow-for-wolves-16114100.html?r=RSS Wolves' on-loan midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong will return to parent club Arsenal after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at QPR. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/stoke-appeal-huth-red-16114071.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/stoke-appeal-huth-red-16114071.html?r=RSS Stoke have confirmed they have lodged an appeal to the Football Association against Robert Huth's red card in Saturday's Barclays Premier League match against Sunderland. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cool-cisse-felt-no-pressure-16114056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cool-cisse-felt-no-pressure-16114056.html?r=RSS Newcastle new boy Papiss Cisse insisted he felt no pressure when he was thrown straight into the heat of Barclays Premier League battle. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/scharner-warned-off-tshirt-repeat-16114006.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/scharner-warned-off-tshirt-repeat-16114006.html?r=RSS West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner has been warned he could face Football Association action if he shows off his Baggies T-shirt again in Sunday's derby with Wolves at Molineux. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mccarthy-appreciates-morgan-support-16114007.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mccarthy-appreciates-morgan-support-16114007.html?r=RSS Mick McCarthy feels he owes Wolves chairman Steve Morgan "a debt of gratitude" for his on-going support. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/charity-match-put-on-hold-16113999.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/charity-match-put-on-hold-16113999.html?r=RSS Manchester City have put plans to play a charity match in Genoa this week on hold due to the weather in Italy. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carragher-out-for-spurs-revenge-16113961.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carragher-out-for-spurs-revenge-16113961.html?r=RSS Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is an admirer of Tottenham's attacking style, but is out for revenge when the north London club visit Anfield on Monday. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/managers-united-over-officials-16113902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/managers-united-over-officials-16113902.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas and Sir Alex Ferguson both lambasted the performance of the match officials in Sunday's thrilling 3-3 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cisse-strike-pleases-pardew-16113901.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cisse-strike-pleases-pardew-16113901.html?r=RSS Manager Alan Pardew was thrilled to see his big-money investment pay off at the first opportunity as Papiss Cisse fired Newcastle to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on his debut. Premier League Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-strike-back-for-chelsea-draw-16113637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-strike-back-for-chelsea-draw-16113637.html?r=RSS Javier Hernandez came off the bench to grab a late equaliser as Chelsea squandered a three-goal lead in Sunday afternoon's thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Premier League Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cisse-fires-home-newcastle-winner-16113617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cisse-fires-home-newcastle-winner-16113617.html?r=RSS Papiss Demba Cisse paid off the first instalment of his transfer fee as he fired Newcastle to a 2-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Premier League Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000