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'Genius' Ferguson hard to replace

Manchester United still have not found a replacement for "genius" ex-boss Sir Alex Ferguson, says agent Jorges Mendes.

Dougie Freedman shrugs off Nottingham Forest’s transfer embargo

• Forest miss payment due to Peterborough United • Sacked Pearce offered advisory role – ‘It’s a gesture of humanity’ Nottingham Forest have been placed under a full transfer embargo over the non-payment of a fee to Peterborough – but their new manager…

Everton and Central Coast Mariners form player development partnership

Deal gives rise to prospect of young Everton players heading to Australia Partnership between the Premier League and A-league clubs a ‘two-way street’ Continue reading...

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United are worth a bet to win the FA Cup

• United manager says they have a ‘real chance’ to win Cup for 12th time • He says they are the ‘highest-qualified team’ left in the competition • Manchester United ease to victory over Cambridge United in FA Cup Continue reading...

Wednesday's gossip column

Man City may move for Burnley's Ings, Cole unhappy after West Brom move falls through, Everton keen on Cleverley, plus more.

Anderson blames injuries for disappointing Manchester United career

• Brazilian midfielder has joined Internacional on a free transfer • ‘I had a knee injury and returned to play again too fast’ Continue reading...

Van Gaal tips Man Utd to win FA Cup

Louis van Gaal tips his Manchester United side to win the FA Cup after their 3-0 win over Cambridge United.

Has Harry Redknapp lost his sparkle?

Tipped for the England job in 2012 and now out of work... will we ever see Harry Redknapp back in football management?

Bayern Munich 1-1 FC Schalke 04

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich remain eight points clear after earning a 1-1 draw against Schalke with 10 men.