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QPR fullback Simpson arrested for alleged iron bar attack

Queens Park Rangers defender Danny Simpson has been arrested over claims he attacked a man with an iron bar, after tracking him down and suspecting he stole his phone, reports the Daily Mail . read more        

McCarthy happy he chose Everton over Tottenham

Everton midfielder James McCarthy is happy with his decision to move to Goodison Park. The former Wigan Athletic star could easily have signed for today's opponents Tottenham. read more        

Loan-star Thomas Ince keeps Palace Premier League hopes alive

PALACE gave them an Ince and the lad on loan from Blackpool took a goal-den smile to Selhurst Park.

Everton new boy James McCarthy admits he was close to joining Spurs last year ahead of White Hart Lane clash

Had things worked out differently, James McCarthy might have been wearing a white shirt rather than the royal blue of Everton at White Hart Lane this afternoon. The Republic of Ireland midfielder was a player on Tottenham Hotspur's radar long before Wigan Athletic's relegation sparked interest from…

Said & Done: the week in football – Leeds, Fifa and L. Ron Hubbard

The week in football – Cellino; the Scientology clause; pot-belly of the week; plus why the gates to love are locked Match of the week: one to watch Football's fit and proper test, enhanced in 2010, versus Massimo Cellino – 12 months after his last arrest warrant alleged he "shows a…

Leicester City 2 Watford 2: match report

Leicester City 2 Watford 2 Danny Drinkwater's late strike saves Championship leaders from first defeat since December        

Sheffield Wednesday: Gray: Pearce had to go

Sheffield Wednesday boss Stuart Gray thought referee Keith Hill made the right call in sending off Reading's Alex Pearce in his side's 2-0 win.

Middlesbrough: Scoreless draw frustrates Karanka

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka rued his side's lack of a killer instinct after they produced a third straight stalemate in a 0-0 draw with Blackburn.

Nottingham Forest: Davies happy with point

Billy Davies was satisfied with Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw at Blackpool.