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Fri, 9 May 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Thaksin's City set for UEFA Cup bonus as England top the Fair Play league

Premier League's Fair Play rankings City last gained entry to the UEFA Cup in 2003, also via the Fair Play league, but the team who was then managed by Kevin Keegan went out in the second round on away goals. Scroll down for more Sven and Thaksin:
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:14:00 GMT

City on course for UEFA spot

Manchester City are in pole position to claim a place in next year's UEFA Cup after the Football Association was awarded an extra place in next season's competition. European football's governing body revealed on Friday that English teams had topped
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Manchester United financial figures reveal significant loss and debt to creditors

LONDON (AP) - Manchester United had a $113.4 million net loss in the fiscal year ending last June 30, despite winning the English Premier League title. Revenue rose 21 percent to $409 million but the team owes $1.5 billion to creditors, including $109
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Keegan to stay as manager of Newcastle

Kevin Keegan will remain in charge of Newcastle United after clear-the-air talks in London today with Mike Ashley, the club's owner and Chris Mort, the chairman. Ashley had been livid over remarks made by his manager after Monday's 2-0 home defeat by
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:08:00 GMT

Isaksson to start on Sunday

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Fri, 9 May 2008 18:03:00 GMT

DOWIE: LADIES TO DOMINATE

Natasha Dowie reckons Everton Ladies have the potential to be the new force in womens football and end Arsenals dominance. The Blues wrap up the 2007/08 season with a home fixture against Charlton Athletic on Sunday. It has been a campaign to remember
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Alex Ferguson irate at Bolton bias claims

By Telegraph staff and agencies Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that title rivals Chelsea's final fixture of the season will be against a Bolton side that has 'been out celebrating all week' and hit out at claims Manchester
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:56:00 GMT

Fans deserve success - Hodgkinson

Hodgkinson was awarded an MBE earlier this yearGoalkeeping coach Alan Hodgkinson says Oxford United fans deserve success. He said: 'When I worked in Scotland it was clear to me Rangers and Celtic, because of the amount of fans, were keeping many of the
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:54:00 GMT

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Fri, 9 May 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Soccer defectors chasing their goal

Yordani Álvarez, Yenier Bermúdez and José Manuel Miranda are looking for work, The New York Times reported Friday in an article titled 'Cuban defectors adjust to a new life.' The work they're looking for is in professional soccer. They are three of
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Coleman signs new Harriers deal

Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper Dean Coleman has signed a new one-year contract at Aggborough. Initially used as back-up to Scott Bevan last season, Coleman took his chance well when an injury led to him deputising for Chris Mackenzie. 'As the season
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:43:00 GMT

But six-point deduction won't affect club's pursuit of third straight title

LISBON, Portugal - In Portugal's biggest soccer scandal, FC Porto was deducted six points Friday for trying to bribe referees in two games during the 2003-04 season. The team is headed to a third straight league championship this weekend, and the
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Porto punished for trying to bribe referees

LISBON, Portugal - In Portugal's biggest soccer scandal, FC Porto was deducted six points Friday for trying to bribe referees in two games during the 2003-04 season. The team is headed to a third straight league championship this weekend, and the
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Man City set to benefit from extra UEFA Cup berth

Manchester City's Martin Petrov (L) and Vedran Corluka. The Football Association (FA) have been awarded an extra place in the first qualifying round of next season's UEFA Cup after finishing first in UEFA's Fair Play competition, European football's
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Porto docked six points, still wins league

LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Portuguese soccer authorities deducted six points from FC Porto for attempting to fix league matches. The league's disciplinary committee also relegated Boavista to the second division and deducted three points from Leiria after
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:32:00 GMT

Manchester United reveals financial loss

LONDON - Manchester United had a $113.4 million net loss in the fiscal year ending last June 30, despite winning the English Premier League title. Revenue rose 21 per cent to $409 million but the team owes $1.5 billion to creditors, including $109
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Bruce vows Wigan will not "roll over" for Man United

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has promised that his side will give their all in the Premier League title deciding game against Manchester United.United will definitely win the league if they beat Wigan on Sunday, and they will also lift the title as long as
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:20:00 GMT

England win fair play league for extra Uefa Cup spot

There will be an additional English club in the Uefa Cup next season after the results of the European governing body's fair play league were announced.England finished ahead of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Spain and France, who will all be
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:19:00 GMT

Shawky may miss Egypt qualifiers

Egypt's Mohamed Shawky has a back injuryMidfielder Mohamed Shawky could miss Egypt's opening 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Shawky has a back problem and misses the last game of the season for his English Premier League side
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:16:00 GMT

Football James Paris signs Scholarship Contract with Manchester City

Local youngster, 16-year-old James Paris has this week signed his Scholarship Contract with Manchester City Football Club Youth Academy. This gives James the opportunity to continue to develop his football skills with this Club. This is a great
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

Rooney fit for Sunday

looms as the biggest day on Dan's sporting calendar? Simultaneous bids will be sought to host the Rugby Union World Cups in 2015 and 2019. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:07 Wayne Rooney is set to hand Manchester United a massive boost by declaring himself fit to
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

SA's ranking impasse

Bafana Bafana need a new coach. Gallo Images » Frank Rijkaard axed » Eriksson confirms offer » Real humiliate Barca » Sono remains confident » Chelsea bid for Ramos » Tottenham want Eto'o Today, 09 May 2008 Yesterday, 08 May 2008 There is a
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

England's closest races

» » Eriksson confirms offer » Real humiliate Barca » Sono remains confident » Chelsea bid for Ramos Today, 09 May 2008 Yesterday, 08 May 2008 There is a misconception that 21 May looms as the biggest day on Dan's sporting calendar? Simultaneous
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

Magpies hold 'good' Keegan talks

Newcastle chairman Chris Mort says he and owner Mike Ashley have held 'productive and constructive' talks with manager Kevin Keegan in London. But there was no firm statement over Keegan's long-term future amid reports his position might be under threat.
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:14:00 GMT

Hoops duo land April awards

Celtic pair Gordon Strachan and Barry Robson have landed Clydesdale Bank Premier League monthly awards for April. Strachan was named manager of the month after leading Celtic to four SPL wins in five games. Celtic began the month with a home defeat by
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:14:00 GMT

New owners may control 'golden share'

Gretna's right to a place in the league will transfer to a new company should a buyer come in for the stricken side. The Black and Whites' administrator have given power over the club's 'golden share' in the Scottish Premier League to move ownership of
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Time won't be called on soccer fans

Council chiefs have admitted that trying to stop Rangers fans drinking before the Uefa Cup final would be like telling them to 'stop breathing'. A by-law in Manchester bans drinking in some public areas - but supporters are unlikely to face police action
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Ferguson has faith in old ally in title race

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson trusts his former assistant Archie Knox to make it tough for Chelsea in its bid to wrest the Premier League title away from the champions on Monday morning. United will retain the title if they beat Wigan Athletic
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Glazer accounts reveal Manchester United suffered 60m loss last year as debts reach 760m

Manchester United may be chasing a League and Champions League double on the pitch but their financial results show the club are sinking deeper into debt and posted a significant loss last year. They have incurred increased debt to their creditors and
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Porto punished in Portugal soccer scandal

LISBON, Portugal: In Portugal's biggest soccer scandal, FC Porto was deducted six points Friday for trying to bribe referees in two games during the 2003-04 season. The team is headed to a third straight league championship this weekend, and the
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:59:00 GMT