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The Gallery: Roberto Di Matteo

West Brom's boss as Dr Evil and Frank Sidebottom. Now send us your takes on Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan

Digger: Plymouth try to cool Ridsdale rumours

• Plymouth Argyle fans on alert after Ridsdale visits• Chief executive tries to cool speculationIf the previously mid-table club you left after five years as chief executive were top of the Championship and playing in a swanky new stadium, you might expect fans of other clubs to welcome...

Ashley must do the right thing for once

The former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland player richly deserves to be rewarded with a new contract by the clubMike Ashley was smiling so confidently by the time Newcastle United completed their 5-1 victory in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday that you might have been forgiven for assuming he had...

Quiz: How much do you know about Rio Ferdinand?

Today's questions keep losing the captaincy

James Lawton: Big egos, booze and revolt... City's ills suggest they are destined only for mediocrity

You don't have to have a soft spot for the best of Manchester City – it was always a charming, if edgy, stoicism in the worst of days – to worry about quite what is happening to them now. No, all you need is the concern that while getting used to the heady idea that they have become the...

Sunderland players sorry for demolition on derby day

Niall Quinn, Darren Bent and Michael Turner have all apologised to Sunderland supporters after Sunday's abject derby defeat. Sunderland were wholly outplayed by Newcastle United at St James' Park and lost the game 5-1. After the match, manager Steve Bruce said that it was probably his worst...

Smith enjoys pressure of Rangers' rare chance to reach last 16

Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, insists his side are relishing the pressure they now find themselves under as expectations of a last-16 place in the Champions League begin to grow.

Liverpool's confidence is coming back, says Lucas

Lucas Leiva, the Liverpool midfielder, feels the pressure has eased on the Anfield club after back-to-back wins. But the Brazilian has warned that the team cannot afford to let momentum slip if they are to turn around their poor start to the season.