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Ex-Chelsea boss Gullit calls on Abramovich to buy in summer

Former Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit says his old club need to buy in the summer to close the gap on Europe's elite.<!--break-->Gullit, manager at Stamford Bridge between 1996 and 1998, believes Carlo Ancelotti's squad cannot win the trophy owner Roman Abramovich craves without a fresh injection of...

Dowie determined to be long-term prospect at Hull City

Iain Dowie is determined to not be a stop-gap at Hull City after being named new manager.The 45-year-old has been unveiled as the successor to Phil Brown, who was relieved of his duties on Monday following last weekend's injury-time defeat by Arsenal.The former QPR and Crystal Palace manager...

Man City closing in on Catania striker Martinez

The agent of Catania striker Jorge Martinez has confirmed the interest of Manchester City.City are already known to be admirers of his talent, while his representative has revealed that another Premier League club is also in the running."Many Italian clubs have expressed an interest in Jorge, but...

Reina ready to sign new Liverpool contract

Pepe Reina is ready to put pen to paper on a new Liverpool contract.Reina will sign a new contract within the next month as he believes he can fulfil his dream of winning the Premier League with the Merseysiders."It is really close and it (signing a new contract) is because they were good to me and...

Chelsea captain Terry questioned by police after driving into steward

Chelsea captain John Terry has been involved in a traffic accident.Terry was breathalysed and questioned by police after his car ran into a club steward, it emerged on Wednesday.The 29-year-old hit the club official with his Range Rover as he left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night after his team's...

Liverpool keeper Reina calls for summer spending spree

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has echoed team-mate Fernando Torres' calls for significant investment in players to make the club title challengers again.At the weekend, in an interview with the Spanish press, Torres said the club needed to sign four or five quality players in the summer.He...

Portsmouth administrator says Storrie must take part of blame

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou says Peter Storrie must accept responsibility for the club's crisis.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee...

Portsmouth administrator: Grant committed to club

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou says manager Avram Grant is committed to the club.Andronikou was speaking after the Premier League confirmed a nine-point deduction as a sanction for Portsmouth going into administration, action that should guarantee relegation.He confirmed that manager...