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AVB welcomes Abramovich presence

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:54:03 +0000

Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club".

Jones set for lock role

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:27:02 +0000

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.

Earls back for Ireland

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:56:59 +0000

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

McIlroy makes late run

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22:50 +0000

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Villa unable to extend Keane loan

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:21 +0000

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.

Pearce to take control of England

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:55:14 +0000

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

FA not ruling out foreign manager

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:52:36 +0000

Football Association chairman David Bernstein admits the next England manager will ideally be English or British but must above all be "the best person" available.

Elokobi makes Forest switch

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:54 +0000

Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season.

Pearce takes control of England

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:22:18 +0000

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

Redknapp: Focus is on Spurs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:10:30 +0000

Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager.