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Vela: I didn't enjoy Arsenal

Real Sociedad striker Carlos Vela says that he never enjoyed his time at Arsenal, amid speculation that he could be set for a return.

Brown delivers Ibrox protest petition

Former Rangers defender John Brown joins fans' group Sons of Struth in delivering 7,000-strong petition to the club.

Uruguay v Northern Ireland

Ryan McLaughlin is set to be NI's only uncapped starter against Uruguay despite Michael O'Neill's weakened squad.

Liverpool and Saints agree Lambert fee

Liverpool and Southampton agree a £4m deal for England striker Rickie Lambert, who will have a medical on Saturday.

VIDEO: 'Hodgson knows game inside-out'

England assistant coach Ray Lewington believes that manager Roy Hodgson "knows the game inside-out".

Puyol gets non-playing role at Barca

Barcelona appoint Carles Puyol as assistant to sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta following his retirement.

Friday's gossip column

Chelsea face Filipe Luis snag, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero would cost record fee, Alex Song eyes Premier League return, plus more

Given keeping exit door open

Shay Given admits he would be willing to leave his coaching duties at Aston Villa if offered a playing role elsewhere.

Wenger ready to move Arsenal forward

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will feel he can take Arsenal onto the next phase of their development, says Phil McNulty