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Ireland in McLeish's thoughts

Alex McLeish has told Stephen Ireland to be patient as he bids to make his first Premier League appearance of the season.

SWP handed free role

Queens Park Rangers' newest signing Shaun Wright-Phillips is to be handed a free role under manager Neil Warnock.

Fergie rubbishes Barca talk

Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe there is 'any sense' in trying to compare Barcelona with great teams from the past.

Swans signings awaiting clearance

Swansea City await clearance for their transfer deadline day signings Rafik Halliche and Darnel Situ.

Sandro - No Roma offer

Tottenham midfielder Sandro has denied holding talks with Roma over a possible move during the transfer window.

Vermaelen facing six weeks out

Thomas Vermaelen's father has revealed his son is expected to be out for up to six weeks as he recovers from surgery on an Achilles injury.

Neil Lennon parcel-bomb suspects to stand trial

The two men are suspected of plotting to 'assault and murder' the Celtic manager and two others in a sectarian campaign Two men are to stand trial accused of plotting to "assault and murder" the Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other prominent people in a sectarian parcel-bombing campaign. Trevor...

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen out for six weeks following surgery

Thomas Vermaelen's father expects his son to be out for up to six weeks after revealing that the Arsenal defender underwent surgery on an Achilles injury yesterday.

Malbranque's St Etienne stay ends

Steed Malbranque's contract with French club St Etienne is terminated by mutual consent.