Steven Toplis
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Yaya Toure: 'Manchester City must win Champions League'
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure claims that they must win trophies like the Champions League regularly if they want to become one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Nov 23, 12:57
Paul Merson tips Jason Puncheon for England call
Ex-England international Paul Merson believes that Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon deserves to get a call up to the national team.
Nov 23, 12:44
Swansea City skipper Ashley Williams backs manager Garry Monk
Swansea City skipper Ashley Williams states that Garry Monk is the right man to manage the club.
Nov 23, 12:29
Claudio Ranieri hails Leicester City team ethic
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri says that he is happy with the teamwork his side have shown this season.
Nov 23, 12:11
Robert Pires concerned for Arsenal's Champions League hopes
Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires suggests that Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos could try to frustrate the Gunners in their next two Champions League outings.
Nov 23, 11:53
George Ford looking forward to new era under Eddie Jones
England fly-half George Ford says that he is looking forward to life under new head coach Eddie Jones.
Nov 23, 11:31
Remi Garde: 'We have not let Aston Villa down'
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde insists that the players did not let the club down in their defeat at Everton on Saturday.
Nov 23, 11:20
Juan Mata: "We showed great courage"
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says that the team had to battle their way to victory at Watford on Saturday.
Nov 23, 10:57
Garry Monk 'to remain in charge of Swansea'
Swansea City will keep faith with manager Garry Monk, according to a report.
Nov 23, 10:42
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini rules out return for Andrea Pirlo
Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini states that Andrea Pirlo will not be joining the club on loan from New York City FC.
Nov 23, 10:17
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to reproduce Manchester City display at home
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants his team to deliver performances like the one in the 4-1 win at Manchester City at Anfield.
Nov 23, 10:07
Nick Compton relieved to be back in England squad
Nick Compton admits that he was not sure if he would ever play for England again, before being recalled to the side.
Nov 19, 12:59
Southport appoint Dino Maamria as new manager
Southport appoint their seventh manager in 30 months as former striker Dino Maamria takes charge.
Nov 19, 12:44
Robert Pires: 'Injuries could dent Arsenal title hopes'
Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires claims that the club's injury list could harm their Premier League title charge this season.
Nov 19, 12:21
Danny Murphy: 'John Stones should start at Euro 2016'
Former England international Danny Murphy believes that Everton centre-back John Stones must start for England at Euro 2016.
Nov 19, 11:56
Kevin Pietersen angered by Ian Bell omission
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says that he is "annoyed" to see Ian Bell dropped from the Test side.
Nov 19, 11:42
Esteban Cambiasso: 'Champions League dream is on for Leicester City'
Former Leicester City midfielder Esteban Cambiasso suggests that the Foxes could qualify for the Champions League this season.
Nov 19, 11:22
Roy Hodgson praises Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino
England boss Roy Hodgson says that he is pleased to see Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino give English youngsters the opportunity to play first-team football.
Nov 19, 11:06
Gui Finkler double against Central Coast Mariners takes Melbourne Victory top
Melbourne Victory go back to the top of the A-League as Gui Finkler helps them to a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners.
Nov 19, 10:58
Ian Bell dropped from England Test squad for South Africa series
Ian Bell is left out of the England Test squad for the tour of South Africa.
Nov 19, 10:04
Jeff Mostyn: 'No big spending at Bournemouth'
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn says that the club will not be going on a spending spree in the January transfer window, despite recently attracting new US investment.
Nov 18, 12:57
UEFA announces seedings for Euro 2016
UEFA confirms the seedings for the draw of the group stages of Euro 2016, which takes place next month.
Nov 18, 12:33
West Ham United's Dimitri Payet relieved to avoid ankle surgery
West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet admits he is relieved that he does not require surgery on his ankle.
Nov 18, 12:13
Colin Bell: 'David Silva is a Manchester City great'
Manchester City legend Colin Bell hails David Silva as one of the greatest players to have ever played for the club.
Nov 18, 11:54
Dele Alli: 'I won't get carried away'
Dele Alli insists that he will not get carried away after impressing in England's 2-0 friendly victory over France at Wembley on Tuesday.
Nov 18, 11:41
Andy Hinchcliffe: 'Bradley Johnson one of the best in the Championship'
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and England defender Andy Hinchcliffe claims that Derby County midfielder Bradley Johnson is one of the best players in the Championship.
Nov 18, 11:19
Olivier Giroud disappointed with France display against England
France striker Olivier Giroud states that the team were disappointing in their friendly defeat to England on Tuesday, despite the circumstances surrounding the match.
Nov 18, 10:56
Michail Antonio keen to feature against Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United winger Michail Antonio says that he is keen to play against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
Nov 18, 10:37
Harry Arter targets Euro 2016 place
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter says that he wants to force his way into the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016 through good form for his club.
Nov 18, 10:24
David Gold: 'We have deal in place for Manuel Lanzini'
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold insists that Manuel Lanzini will not be joining another club this summer, after reports linked him with Liverpool.
Nov 17, 12:55
Jesse Lingard: 'I turned down Liverpool move'
Jesse Lingard reveals that he turned down the chance to join Liverpool as a youngster to sign for Manchester United.
Nov 17, 12:46
Wolverhampton Wanderers extend Mike Williamson loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm that they have extended the loan of Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson until January.
Nov 17, 12:28
Harry Redknapp tips Dele Alli to have big future
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims that Dele Alli can become a pivotal player for Spurs and England in the future.
Nov 17, 12:07
Everton to make Ron Vlaar approach?
Everton are keen to offer a deal to free agent Ron Vlaar, according to a report.
Nov 17, 11:42
Report: Paul Tisdale in frame for Fulham job
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale is a leading candidate for the head coach role vacancy at Championship side Fulham, according to a report.
Nov 17, 11:25
Mesut Ozil: 'Arsenal team helping me to perform'
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil claims that his form has improved this season because the team is collectively performing well.
Nov 17, 11:10
Jamie Carragher: 'Jurgen Klopp will make big changes at Liverpool'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher predicts that manager Jurgen Klopp will make wholesale changes to the squad over the summer.
Nov 17, 10:55
Roy Hodgson: 'Wilfried Zaha was considered for England squad'
England boss Roy Hodgson reveals that he thought about selecting Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha before opting for Jesse Lingard instead.
Nov 17, 10:26
Seamus Coleman looking forward to Euro 2016
Seamus Coleman says that he cannot wait to be part of the Republic of Ireland squad at Euro 2016.
Nov 17, 10:14
Preview: Denmark vs. Sweden
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of the Euro 2016 qualifier between Scandinavian rivals Denmark and Sweden.
Nov 16, 17:07
