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Tom Huddlestone the quiet achiever who became a big noise

Tottenham's pass master believes he is finally fulfilling his potential at White Hart LaneA door opens on to a corridor in a school in north London and in a flash the place is filled with the soprano squealing that only a gaggle of teenage girls can produce. In the midst of it all is a man who...

Crystal Palace's troubles strike a blow

The Championship club are the latest victims of football's crazy economicsNever mind the Glazers, what about the Glaziers? This was Crystal Palace's nickname until 1974, when Malcolm Allison decreed that in future they would be known as the Eagles. A spot of double glazing would not go amiss at...

Dara O Briain on Man Utd's title bid

The way things are going with Fergie he'll ban MUTV from the ground, just for showing the opposing teams in their coverageThere are many issues that come to mind as worth discussing this week, but interestingly almost all of them cause me some pain. The non-event that was the transfer window, for...

David Moyes says Everton can still qualify for Europe

• Manager says it is essential for his and the team's development• But they will have to fight 'incredibly hard' after a poor startDavid Moyes said yesterday that Everton can qualify for European football next season and that it was essential to the progress of the club and his...

Angry Martin O'Neill tells Arsène Wenger to keep opinions to himself

• Villa manager still unhappy about 'long ball' slur• Claims Frenchman could 'learn something' from BarcelonaMartin O'Neill last night delivered a withering attack on Arsène Wenger, accusing the Arsenal manager of being obsessed with his own importance and describing him as someone...

Benítez 'proud' of Juventus link

• Liverpool manager aware of Italians' interest• Ryan Babel given four months to prove himselfRafael Benítez has kept the way clear for a summer move to Juventus by confirming his Liverpool future is linked to the club's search for new investment and that he is flattered by the...

Arsène Wenger occupies a unique position in the Premier League

A lack of trophies at Arsenal in recent years has scarcely affected the Frenchman's reputationShould Arsène Wenger be sacked? The question is so absurd that the sanity of the person who asked it would be in far greater doubt than the job security of the Arsenal manager. That is further...

Shehata homes in on hat-trick for Egypt

• 'Sergeant-major' style coach plots Ghana's downfall• He is 'like a father' says striker Mohamed ZidanEgypt went out of the Cup of Nations in the group stage six years ago but in 17 games since they are unbeaten. They won the tournament on home soil in 2006 and then became only the...