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Bristol City P-P Cardiff

Bristol City's FA Cup third-round tie against Cardiff has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

No approach for Coyle

Burnley are adamant that they have not been contacted by North West rivals Bolton regarding manager Owen Coyle.

Benitez targets transfers

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits he is 'working hard' in his attempts to sign new players in the January transfer window.

Saturday's gossip column

Real Madrid will launch a £60m bid for Wayne Rooney, plus other rumours

Disgruntled fans urged to back Reading

• Protest at Liverpool Cup tie will not help, says caretaker manager• Championship side in dire need of morale-boosting victoryIt was December 2007 and Reading had just defeated Liverpool 3-1 at the Madejski Stadium. Afterwards Steve Coppell hailed his "biggest win" as manager and the...

Absent friends: do supporters of the Big Four miss Leeds United?

Some old rivals mourn the absence of the Elland Road side while others are happy for their top-fight exile to continueArsenalSammy Mooner, The GoonerYes. But in the way that you miss a raging toothache after you've seen the dentist. Leeds are regarded as such a has-been club that we still think of...

Why Sutton is loving life at Lincoln City

The lure of management was too strong for the former England striker who takes his struggling side to Bolton in the FA Cup todayIt can be strange sometimes watching an ex-pro trying to make the transition into becoming the gaffer and, initially, it takes some getting used to seeing Chris Sutton,...

Mancini praises Tevez and Given

• Argentinian has been 'outstanding' in December• Manager not impressed by Christmas fixture scheduleRoberto Mancini, a fortnight into his reign as Manchester City manager, has singled out Carlos Tevez for special acclaim and described Shay Given as being among the world's five best...