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Kenny Dalglish expresses his gratitude to Liverpool fans
• Dalglish: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart' • Jamie Carragher says Liverpool must focus on fourth place Kenny Dalglish has expressed his gratitude to Liverpool fans for their show of support, 24 hours after his dismissal as manager. The 61-year-old Anfield legend returned for a second spell as interim manager after the sacking of Roy Hodgson in January 2011, but his first full season back in charge failed to live up to expectations despite winning the Carling Cup. In a message on Twitter on Thursday night, the Scot wrote: "Overwhelmed by the support of the fans. Always...
00:06 » GuardianArsenal must keep Robin van Persie warns Patrick Vieira
As Robin van Persie headed for Switzerland yesterday to join his international team-mates, with a contract extension at Arsenal still to be agreed, Patrick Vieira said it was vital to his old club that they retained the Dutchman.
00:00 » The IndependentCarragher says Liverpool must be patient in pursuit of Premier League title
Jamie Carragher has told Liverpool’s fans and owners that whoever replaces Kenny Dalglish the club are in no position to challenge for the Premier league title.
00:00 » The IndependentLiverpool cast net wide as all clear given for Martinez talks
Liverpool moved rapidly to replace Kenny Dalglish yesterday with plans to approach at least eight managers from across Britain and Europe, including Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez, Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers, and even an ambitious bid to ascertain Pep Guardiola's interest.
00:00 » The IndependentFall in revenue at Old Trafford
Manchester United released quarterly results yesterday that showed the club's revenues dropped in the three months ending 31 March by £4.4m, to £70.8m compared to £75.2m in 2011. That drop would have been greater had there not been increased sponsorship income of £3.5m.
00:00 » The IndependentWilshere set for knee surgery
The Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to have minor surgery on his knee. The 20-year-old did not play for the Gunners last season, because of an ankle problem.
00:00 » The IndependentKean uses prospect of Hoilett deal to cling on
The embattled Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, appeared to have survived his latest crisis meeting with the club's owners Venky's, the poultry company, in India yesterday, having convinced co-owner Anuradha Desai that he remains the man to lead the relegated club back to the Premier League.
00:00 » The IndependentNew blow for Rangers with threat of SPL sanctions
Ibrox club have been hit by confirmation that any newco could face sanctions from the SPL.
17 May » TelegraphPaul Scholes may have to play until he is 68 as austerity plan bites | Harry Pearson
There were apparently discreet inquiries to see whether the Manchester United midfielder might play for England again. We have been here before Like most European countries, Britain still has a smattering of offering caves, pagan ancient grottos where leaving gifts is believed to bring good luck, or simply stave off plague, pestilence and misfortune. You may think such practices would have ended long ago – replaced by more scientific approaches to ensuring our physical and psychological wellbeing such as immunisation, or bingo – but, according to a friend of mine who's an...
17 May » GuardianLiverpool target managers from Pep Guardiola to Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers to fill Anfield hotseat
Anfield club draw up shortlist of up to eight candidates, including Guardiola, Rodgers, Villas-Boas and Capello.
17 May » TelegraphVan Persie delays signing new deal
• Holland striker will not rush to sign contract • Manchester City and Juventus interested Robin van Persie has indicated that he has no intention of signing his proposed new contract at Arsenal in the immediate future as he waits to see which of his suitors will make official offers for him. Manchester City and Juventus are prominent among that group and sources at each club say their information is that Van Persie will not agree to fresh terms at the Emirates Stadium under any circumstances, increasing the likelihood of his departure this summer. The striker opened negotiations...
17 May » GuardianArjen Robben: 'This feels like the only trophy that is missing'
The former Chelsea winger has won various league titles and cups in four different countries and is hoping to complete the set with a Champions League victory for Bayern Munich Dominic Fifield Chelsea will feel like intruders in Bavaria. They will touch down in Germany this morning to find Munich decked in red and white, plastered with posters declaring "one city, one dream", the clamour that it is Bayern's destiny to claim a fifth European Cup in their own Allianz Arena rammed down the visitors' throats. They are party poopers provoking nothing but suspicion from the locals. Even the sight...
17 May » GuardianLiverpool managing director Ian Ayre fears club's status among world's elite is in danger if right manager is not found
Managing director Ian Ayre sounds alarm amid fears the club are drifting towards permanent mediocrity.
17 May » TelegraphArsenal fear the worst as Robin van Persie refuses to plan long-term future until after Euro 2012
Club captain has made it clear that he is not willing to sign a new contract until after Euro 2012.
17 May » TelegraphFabio Capello pursues interest in full-time role at Chelsea
Former England manager is pushing to be appointed as the next man in charge at Stamford Bridge.
17 May » TelegraphEngland star Theo Walcott's family to give Ukraine and Euro 2012 a miss over racist attack fears
Forward's family will not travel to Ukraine in June due to fears that they might be victims of racist violence.
17 May » TelegraphSolskjaer is surprise target for Villa
• Manchester United legend led Molde to title in Norway • Odds on Solskjaer getting Aston Villa job tumble Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the shortlist for the managerial vacancy at Aston Villa. The former Manchester United striker, who is in charge of the Norwegian club Molde, has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Alex McLeish. Solskjaer's odds tumbled on the betting markets on Thursday and although no talks are yet planned to take place between Randy Lerner, the Villa owner, and the 39-year-old, he is known to be one of the names under consideration, along with Wigan's...
17 May » GuardianChampions League final is 'sink or swim' moment, says Chelsea's Cahill
• Bayern Munich match first final for Cahill since youth football • 'It has been a fantastic second half of the season' Gary Cahill has described his prospective first appearance in a final since youth-team football as "sink or swim" as he prepares to partner David Luiz at the heart of Chelsea's defence in Saturday's Champions League showpiece against Bayern Munich. The England defender, who is confident he will be fit to feature at the Allianz Arena after a hamstring injury, is still pinching himself after a whirlwind season that has taken him from a relegation struggle with...
17 May » GuardianDavid Gill says Manchester United can fight back despite City's wealth
• Much at Manchester United to attract top players, says Gill • Sir Alex Ferguson 'tireless' in contributing to success of club David Gill is convinced Manchester United can overthrow the new Premier League champions, despite the vast means Manchester City have employed. Gill, the chief executive since 2003, has been with the club for 15 years. He argues that United have previously answered the challenge of opponents comparable to City. "Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea, he came in 2003 and they won the title in 2005 and 2006," Gill recalled. "Everyone was saying: 'This is it,...
17 May » GuardianNo decision on Van Persie future
Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future.
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Lambert - Ruddy call deserved » SkySports.com
English eyes on Bojan » SkySports.com
Capello makes move for Chelsea job » Guardian
You are the Ref: Roy Hodgson, England » Guardian
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London 2012: Athens hands over Olympic flame to Princess Anne - video » Guardian
Gordon keeping options open » SkySports.com
VIDEO: Chelsea's Champions League journey » BBC Sport
VIDEO: Robben calls for Uefa rule change » BBC Sport
Gerrard focused on England » SkySports.com
British-style weather fails to dampen Athens handover of Olympic flame » Guardian
Liverpool given permission to speak to Wigan manager Roberto Martinez » Telegraph
Martinez on management » BBC Sport
Reds to speak with Martinez » SkySports.com
Allardyce awaits 'biggest' game » BBC Sport
Liverpool to open talks with Roberto Martinez about succeeding Kenny Dalglish » The Independent
VIDEO: Has Martinez earned the right? - Savage » BBC Sport
VIDEO: Liverpool need stability - Aldridge » BBC Sport
Martinez set for Liverpool talks » BBC Sport
Liverpool to speak with Wigan's Roberto Martínez over manager's job » Guardian
Wales call up Lynch, say Forest » BBC Sport
Mancini in talks over new Manchester City contract » Guardian
Dzeko plans City stay » SkySports.com
No offers for AVB - agent » SkySports.com
Keeper makes Swansea exit » SkySports.com
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerges as favourite to land Aston Villa manager post » The Independent
Carra 'sad' at Dalglish exit » SkySports.com
Warnock defensive of QPR record » BBC Sport
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Bohemians v Derry City (Fri) » BBC Sport
McLeish responds to Villa sacking » BBC Sport
Jamie Carragher says Kenny Dalglish sacking was a 'sad day' for Liverpool » The Independent
Mahamadou Diarra signs new deal with Fulham » The Independent
The Fiver | The Reasons Behind Kenny's Departure | Tom Lutz » Guardian
Liverpool too 'early' for Rodgers » BBC Sport
England's Euro 2012 missing men » BBC Sport
Football Weekly Extra: Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool » Guardian
Defender Whitbread exits Canaries » BBC Sport
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City in Giovinco link » SkySports.com
St Ledger backs Irish for shock » BBC Sport
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Michael Owen will not be offered new contract by Manchester United » The Independent
You only sing when you're winning » BBC Sport
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Michael Owen: Manchester United have let me go but I will continue playing... just not in the Championship » Telegraph
Liverpool would be wise to appoint Andre Villas-Boas as Kenny Dalglish's replacement says John Barnes » Telegraph
Liverpool owners will take advice over appointment of Kenny Dalglish successor » The Independent
An impressive new stadium cannot hide rotten core of Romanian football | Jonathan Wilson » Guardian
Manchester United sponsorship increase eases revenue drop from failed Champions League campaign » Telegraph
McLeish reveals Villa regret » SkySports.com
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VIDEO: 'Lots of interest in Liverpool job' » BBC Sport
Jermain Defoe attributes England Euro 2012 call-up to gruelling pre-season training regimen » Telegraph
Owen wants to extend his career » BBC Sport
Irish Euro 2012 team to mark Loughinisland anniversary » Guardian
Dalglish sacking unfair - Hansen » BBC Sport
Wilshere to undergo knee surgery » BBC Sport
Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Martinez, Rafael Benitez... The contenders to replace Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager » The Independent
Liverpool 'need to move quickly' » BBC Sport
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere to undergo further surgery » The Independent
Increased sponsorship revenue cushions drop in matchday income at Manchester United » The Independent
Alex McLeish expresses regret at letting Aston Villa fans down » The Independent
Kenny Dalglish sacking prompted by poor results in the Premier League, says Liverpool executive Ian Ayre » Telegraph
Pedro Proença to referee Chelsea v Bayern Champions League final » Guardian
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