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It's women versus boys as W-League Roar join under-15s competition

After losing the grand final against Melbourne, women’s team will play against teenagers to keep sharp for next season Jack Kerr

Cardiff v Fulham: Felix Magath seeks lift-off in basement battle

Such is the reputation Felix “Saddam” Magath carries before him, it is hard to imagine either him or anyone near him relaxing. But Fulham’s latest manager said he felt that way about his home debut last week as no one expected his new charges to take anything from the visit of…

Don’t blame Harry Redknapp or Mark Hughes for QPR’s ocean of debt. Give any manager an open wallet and they would have done the same

A cursory glance at social media made it clear who most people thought was the villain of the piece when Queen’s Park Rangers’ eye-watering financial results were released this week. The results revealed Rangers lost £65m in a season, had a £68m wage bill that exceeded their…

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United: Robin van Persie wrong to label Wayne Rooney a space invader

A throw-away moment amid Manchester United’s pursuit of a late winner at Arsenal three weeks ago provided a less than flattering commentary on Robin van Persie’s claim that his “fellow players” – namely Wayne Rooney – are occupying spaces on the field where he…

Chelsea v Tottenham: Tim Sherwood must seize his Spurs chance, says Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has told Tim Sherwood to prove he is the right man to manage Tottenham Hotspur in the long term ahead of this evening’s Premier League match between the teams at Stamford Bridge.

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United: Pepe Mel looking for plot changes to turn round ‘soap opera’

The Manchester United manager, David Moyes, is not the only one desperate for a restorative result at The Hawthorns.

Rangers v Albion Rovers: Richard Foster knows from bitter experience not to be complacent in Scottish Cup tie

Rangers full-back is still haunted by Aberdeen's upset to Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup in 2008        

Rangers v Albion Rovers: Gary Phillips maintains vision of William Hill Scottish Cup upset at Ibrox

Minnows' goalscoring hero Gary Phillips is using visualising techniques to plot an upset against Rangers in Scottish Cup        

McGhee hails Strachan's approach

Tactical nous and work ethic are central to Gordon Strachan's progress with Scotland, claims assistant Mark McGhee.