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Ex-Blackpool, Sheffield defender Carney joins Alcorcon

Blackpool David Carney Norwich City Nottingham Forest Sheffield United Twente West Ham United Segunda División David Carney has made the surprise move of signing with Spanish second division club AD Alcorcon. The former Sheffield United , Norwich City and FC Twente defender has been without a...

Iraqi keeper Jalal signs new Bournemouth deal

Bournemouth Shwan Jalal has agreed a new three-year contract with League One Bournemouth . The Baghdad-born stopper has lost his place in the Cherries starting XI to Darryl Flahavan this season, but boss Lee Bradbury believes the 28-year-old has what it takes to cut it in the Championship. "I think...

Nelsen still keen for Kiwis to join Asian Football Confederation

Blackburn Rovers World Cup Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen wants to see New Zealand join Australia in the Asian Football Confederation. Currently part of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), the All Whites do not play many competitive matches. “I think it's good. I would love to be...

Cahill calls on Everton to produce Stamford Bridge best

Chelsea Everton Timothy Cahill Tim Cahill has urged his Everton teammates to come up with their best when they clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Toffees have not lost in their last five Premier League visits to the Southwest London venue and the Australian international wants...

Osieck proud of Australian inclusions

Sydney Timothy Cahill World Cup Holger Osieck insists that players he picks for the Australian national team are good enough to represent their nation. The German tactician is not concerned with reputations and would rather lay his trust with those who have shown they are up to the task of...

Australia skipper Neill buoyed by current depth of squad

Timothy Cahill World Cup Australian national team captain Lucas Neill says the Socceroos are in a great position with the amount of depth they currently have. The Aussies cruised past Oman 3-0 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night without Tim Cahill , Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Harry...

Blackburn boss Kean excited about big plans in India

Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean is looking forward to the start of a potentially fruitful relationship with Indian company Venky’s Group in their homeland. The Rovers played a friendly against FC Pune in the home town of the poultry giants who took control at Ewood Park...

Ji Dong-won can be as big as Man Utd’s Park – Sunderland’s Bruce

Arsenal Sunderland World Cup Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes summer signing Ji Dong-won can become as big South Korean superstar Park Ji-sung. The 20-year old joined the Black Cats from Chunnam Dragons in the most recent transfer window and although he has yet to start for his new club, is...

FIFA appoint China’s Zhang to oversee Olympic football tournaments

Zhang is acting president of the Asian Football Confederation, replacing Mohamed Bin Hammam who is appealing against a lifetime FIFA ban for bribery. FIFA said in a statement: "We can confirm that Zhang Jilong has been provisionally appointed as chairman of the organising committee for the Olympic...