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Man Utd boss Ferguson proud Bruce defended Hughes

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was proud of Steve Bruce over the way the Sunderland manager spoke out against Manchester City's dismissal of Mark Hughes this week.<!--break-->Ferguson slammed the treatment of Hughes by City, branding it as "unacceptable"."In the game of football you...

Tottenham boss Redknapp admits interest for Man City striker Bellamy

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted admiration for Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy.Redknapp is a huge admirer of Bellamy and would be interested if the Wales striker became available in an Eastlands shake-up following the appointment of Roberto Mancini."He's a good player," Redknapp...

Man Utd boss Ferguson: Hughes will bounce back

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has no doubts Mark Hughes will soon be back in football.Ferguson slammed the treatment of Hughes by City, branding it as "unacceptable"."Mark will bounce back," said Ferguson. "He did a great job with Wales, which was not easy."At the time they did not have...

Man City boss Mancini insists top four target realistic

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists Champions League qualification is a realistic target.The ex-Italy international stuck to the belief he highlighted at his public unveiling on Monday that City can finish in the top four this season.And he was optimistic he could match his feats at the...

Spurs boss Redknapp can’t guarantee Portsmouth stay for O’Hara

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he may recall Jamie O'Hara from his loan at Portsmouth.Pompey are desperate to hang onto the midfielder, but need their transfer embargo to be lifted for any loan extension to be approved."We haven't decided yet," Redknapp said. "I'll speak to the chairman and...

Chelsea boss Ancelotti wary of Birmingham threat

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti expects a stern test at Birmingham City tomorrow.For Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou will be available for the final time before leaving for Africa."Birmingham arrived from five consecutive victories and a draw," said Ancelotti. "Above all, it's difficult to...

Benitez insists Liverpool players committed to cause

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists his players care about their current situation.Reds legend Ian Rush is the latest ex-player to question the commitment of the current squad."I do not accept that the players are not hurt by what is happening," said Benitez. "They are working very hard to put...

Brown insists Hull can face Man Utd full of confidence

Hull City boss Phil Brown insists they can go into tomorrow's clash with Manchester United full of confidence.Brown's side revived their campaign with an uplifting run of results in November but they have now gone four games without a win and the pressure is again growing.Brown, however, believes...