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David Gill's comments could help HMRC battle 'football creditors' rule

??? Gill claims controversial creditors rule has 'had its time'??? Premier League will 'robustly defend' the HMRC actionThe Premier League's efforts to maintain the football creditors rule in the face of a challenge by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs have been undermined by David Gill's...

Schalke dump out Valencia

Schalke booked their place in the last eight of the Champions League as they beat Valencia 3-1 in Germany to claim a 4-2 aggregate win.

Spurs scrape into last eight

Tottenham were able to stand firm against AC Milan on Wednesday and grind out a 0-0 draw which keeps their European dream alive.

Blues battle to Everton draw

Birmingham climbed out of the bottom three with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park.

Pele makes NY Cosmos intentions clear

MLS Soccer legend Pele has made the intentions of reformed franchise New York Cosmos extremely clear.The former Brazil superstar is heavily involved in the second coming of the club who were significant in USA soccer back in the 1970s.Now, Pele and the rest of the assemble cast...

Cup run delights Chasetown boss

Chasetown boss Charlie Blakemore says his players have much to be proud of as their FA Trophy run ends at Mansfield.

Quakers chief seeks fans' support

Darlington chairman Raj Singh has promised supporters he will guarantee the future of the club if 2,000 season tickets are committed to for 2011-12.

Letters: Inspiring women that we missed

In what way can Thatcher be counted as inspiring as a woman or for women (100 most inspiring women, G2, 8 March)? Was it her hair? Her phoney voice? Her handbag? Or the blood on her hands, which we are still mopping up? Isn't she more of a warning? That a woman can be just as sexist, just as...