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Allardyce in legal action against Kean

• 'He has issued legal proceedings,' says spokesperson • Allardyce acts in response to internet video clip earlier in year Sam Allardyce is taking legal action against his former club Blackburn Rovers and the man who replaced him at Ewood Park, Steve Kean. Allardyce is reported to have...

Liverpool admit making enquiry about Dempsey

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers last night admitted that the club have made enquiries about Fulham forward Clint Dempsey, though the clubs' conflicting valuations of the player mean that a deal is not in the pipeline and a bid may not come until late in the summer.

Wenger's call if Van Persie goes on tour

Arsene Wenger will decide tomorrow whether Robin Van Persie is to be among the group of Arsenal players who will travel to Malaysia on Saturday on the first leg of the club's Asia tour as both parties seek a resolution on his future today.

Rangers in crisis: Brechin City prepare for visit of Glasgow giants but uncertainty continues

The part-timers are hoping to cash in on their Ramsdens Cup first-round tie against Ally McCoist's side at Glebe Park.

Chelsea's Marin eager to prove worth

• German confident he is not just another nimble midfielder • Marin: 'I thought it was the right step to go to England' At least one German in the Allianz Arena was celebrating as Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich on their own turf to win the Champions League final. Marko Marin had just...

Liverpool have made Dempsey inquiries, admits Rodgers

• Dempsey a 'very talented' player, claims Liverpool manager • Rodgers says Andy Carroll will not be sent out on loan The Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, has admitted the club have made inquiries about the availability of the Fulham forward Clint Dempsey. Liverpool have been heavily...

AVB plans market return

Andre Villas-Boas admits he will dip back into the transfer market once he has established which areas of his squad are in need of strengthening.

Friendlies round-up

Andre Villas-Boas made a winning start to his reign as Tottenham manager on Wednesday, while Southampton enjoyed a comprehensive success.

Sigurdsson scores on Spurs debut

• Sigurdsson scores 10 minutes after coming on • Jan Vertonghen plays 45 minutes on his debut New signing Gylfi Sigurdsson scored on his Tottenham debut as André Villas-Boas's side beat Stevenage 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Broadhall Way. The former Hoffenheim forward, who was...