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VIDEO: Block Fryers' Spurs move - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson urges the Premier League to block Zeki Fryers' move to Tottenham, accusing Spurs of "blatant manipulation" over the signing.

Roberto Mancini has 'no regrets' over Mario Balotelli confrontation but wants to sell Manchester City striker

Italian striker on his way out despite manager's backing, though wages could hinder a move to AC Milan.

John Terry insists he will be 'devastated' should Frank Lampard leave Chelsea

Chelsea captain refuses to toe party line as he admits his friend's mooted departure is "devastating".

Sam Allardyce accepts substantial damages from Steve Kean and Blackburn after settling legal row out of court

West Ham manager accepts "substantial damages" from Steve Kean and Blackburn after settling legal row out of court.

Joe Cole says its is 'like a dream' after signing 18-month contract at West Ham cutting short time at Liverpool

Midfielder delighted to sign 18-month deal at West Ham but says turning down Redknapp was tough.

Terry forced to backtrack on Lampard Chelsea exit claims

• Terry said he would be 'devastated' if Lampard left • Club annoyed and Rafael Benítez admits 'surprise' John Terry has been forced into a climbdown after he broke ranks to question Chelsea's stance on the non-award of a new contract for his team-mate Frank Lampard. The club...

Cole set to face Man Utd in Cup tie

• Sam Allardyce likely to put new signing in at deep end • 'I'm probably going to have to throw him straight in' Sam Allardyce plans to throw Joe Cole in at the deep end by putting him straight into the West Ham team for Saturday evening's FA Cup match against Manchester United at Upton...

Arsène Wenger sees FA Cup as chance for Arsenal to end trophy drought

• Arsenal have not won a prize since 2005 FA Cup • 'I'm not here to watch other people win trophies' Arsène Wenger says the honours drought at Arsenal needs to end this season after admitting "I'm not here to watch other people win trophies" before the FA Cup match away to Swansea...

Football's youngest CEO stands by her Mansfield

Carolyn Radford, who took up her role with the Blue Square Premier club aged 29, is embracing the Cup visit of Liverpool Carolyn Radford does not take long to show her steel. Mansfield Town's chief executive reacts with a mix of anger and sarcasm to being asked why she and her now husband, John...