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Fulham given all clear for fielding weakened side

The Premier League have cleared Fulham of any wrongdoing after West Ham United complained about the team they fielded against Hull City on March 27, reports The Times.<!--break-->West Ham, who were in serious relegation trouble at the time, lodged an official complaint after Roy Hodgson, the...

Portsmouth boss admits to other job offers

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant says he has been approached by other clubs about becoming their manager but felt he could not walk away from Fratton Park, reports BBC Sport.<!--break-->This season Grant has had to deal with ongoing financial chaos, administration and relegation, while still guiding...

Football League running risk of losing Premier League payments

The Premier League is threatening to cut off the £30m it gives to Football League clubs, BBC Sport reports.<!--break-->The Premier League has offered improved parachute payments to relegated teams, as well as an increase to "solidarity payments" shared among all 72 clubs.But the Football...

Wolves Kightly apologises to supporters for lean season

Michael Kightly has apologised to fans and vowed to work every day through the summer to be fit for next season, reports the Birmingham Mail.<!--break-->Wolves’ golden boy made only nine league games, starting three, before injury struck against Blues in November.“Everyone has worked...

Bale and O’Neill win the latest gongs

Gareth Bale has been named Barclays player of the month for April and Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill has been named Barclays manager of the month<!--break-->Bale scored what proved to be the decisive goal in both 2-1 wins over London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea this month.Meanwhile Villa...

Sunderland to hang on to top stars

Sunerland are hoping to retain the services of defenders Alan Hutton and John Mensah.<!--break-->Boss Steve Bruce has made no secret of his admiration for both players and chairman Niall Quinn and chief executive Steve Walton revealed on Friday the Black Cats will pursue their interest in both...

Everton confirm Australian tour dates

Everton have confirmed it will travel Down Under this summer and tour Australia.<!--break-->The Blues will visit Melbourne and Brisbane to face Hyundai A-League sides Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Heart and will complete a three-game tour with an exhibition match against Sydney FC.Toffees boss...

Tottenham Hotspur: Bale lands a reward for fine form

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale has been named Player of the Month for April while Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill won the manager award.