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Pundits like Andy Gray? Why the players couldn't care less

That many football pundits don't even try to scratch beneath the surface, despite knowing what it takes to win a match at this level, is deeply annoyingWhat if Sky Sports offered me Andy Gray's job? Not a chance. Let me tell you something, football pundits are universally despised by players and...

Andy Gray and Richard Keys convicted on sound evidence | Barney Ronay

The game, which often gets it wrong, got it right with the departure of Sky's football pundit and presenterAt the end of a long week of sexism and counter-sexism, the white heat of the Richard Keys and Andy Gray farrago seemed to fade as quickly as it blew up. Perhaps the most surprising thing is...

David Moyes hopes Chelsea do not deflate Everton's season in FA Cup

??? Manager has unfinished FA Cup business against Chelsea??? Says: 'I've never bothered with the runners-up medal'David Moyes's desire to end Everton's trophy drought has never been in question. It was, arguably, best demonstrated on the night in May 2009 when he took to the stage at the Grosvenor...

Tottenham's Gareth Bale best in Premier League, says Fabio Capello

??? England manager says Welsh winger is a 'big explosion' ??? Tottenham likely to reject Internazionale's advancesFabio Capello has acclaimed Gareth Bale as the outstanding footballer in the Premier League at present. The England manager has the same admiration for the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder...

Torres demands to leave Liverpool despite Su??rez arrival

??? Liverpool reject striker's transfer request??? Chelsea prepare fresh bid of ??40m for SpaniardChelsea will return with an improved ??40m offer for Fernando Torres with the Premier League champions hopeful of closing the deal before Monday's deadline after the striker last night confirmed his...

Dominic Fifield on the pursuit of Torres

Chelsea stated their desire to promote academy talent but they are now willing to spend ??70m in the transfer marketAt first glance the Chelsea contradiction had been laid bare. Carlo Ancelotti sat at the training ground, fielding a series of questions laced with the sense that the Premier League...

Redknapp will not sell Bale at any price

??? Tottenham manager will reject any approach??? Bale is 'special player' and 'match-changer'Harry Redknapp has said that Internazionale's attempt to buy Gareth Bale will fail, no matter how much money the Italian club offer. Tottenham are almost certain to reject any approach for a player who...

Wenger backs Wilshere for England role

??? Midfielder to be given anchorman role against Denmark??? Arsenal manager believes 19-year-old can play any positionArs??ne Wenger has approved Fabio Capello's plan to give Jack Wilshere the anchorman role in England's midfield, starting with the friendly in Denmark on 9 February.Capello has...