Steven Toplis
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Uwe Rosler sacked by Leeds United
Leeds United sack head coach Uwe Rosler after five months in the job and line up ex-Rotherham United boss Steve Evans to take charge.
Oct 19, 09:43
Arjen Robben: 'Arsenal can beat anyone'
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben tells his teammates that they cannot afford to be complacent against Arsenal because the Gunners are capable of beating any side.
Oct 19, 09:29
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa is targeted by media'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims that striker Diego Costa is unfairly targeted by the media.
Oct 19, 09:08
Arjen Robben: 'Arsene Wenger is one of the best'
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben believes that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger deserves credit for the work that he has done at the club.
Oct 19, 08:49
Franck Tabanou: 'I don't know why Swansea City signed me'
Swansea City defender Franck Tabanou hints that he does not know why the club signed him in the summer due to the lack of games that he has had so far.
Oct 19, 08:32
James Milner: 'Jurgen Klopp needs time'
Liverpool midfielder James Milner warns that new manager Jurgen Klopp will need time to bring success to the club.
Oct 19, 08:08
New England Patriots see off Indianapolis Colts to remain unbeaten
The New England Patriots go 5-0 in the NFL season after recording a 34-27 victory over rivals Indianapolis Colts.
Oct 19, 07:56
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will not make vast changes
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that it is too early in his reign to make wholesale changes to the team.
Oct 15, 12:58
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: "We are not scared to spend"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger states that the club is not afraid to spend large sums of money on new players.
Oct 15, 12:48
Ivan Gazidis: 'We have transformed Arsenal squad'
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis claims that the club have invested heavily into improving the playing squad over the past few years.
Oct 15, 12:33
Newcastle United's Steve McClaren: 'I will not recall Adam Armstrong'
Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren says that he will not recall in-form striker Adam Armstrong from his loan at Coventry City, despite the team's struggles.
Oct 15, 12:20
Arsene Wenger: 'More to come from Mesut Ozil'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger suggests that there is more to come from Mesut Ozil after the German netted his first goal of the season against Manchester United.
Oct 15, 11:58
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Euro 2016 failure is great loss'
Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says that the team's failure to qualify for Euro 2016 is a "great loss" for the country.
Oct 15, 11:44
Frank de Boer: 'Louis van Gaal needs time'
Ajax boss Frank de Boer says that compatriot Louis van Gaal needs time to deliver success as manager of Manchester United.
Oct 15, 11:18
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech understands being dropped
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says that he understands why Arsene Wenger has rested him in Champions League games.
Oct 15, 10:52
Graeme Le Saux: 'Jose Mourinho has set football back 30 years'
Ex-Chelsea left-back Graeme Le Saux claims that manager Jose Mourinho has 'set football back 30 years' with his treatment of club doctor Eva Carneiro.
Oct 15, 10:27
Ray Wilkins: 'Sacking Tim Sherwood would be a mistake'
Aston Villa assistant Ray Wilkins says that does not understand why the future of manager Tim Sherwood is being questioned.
Oct 15, 10:14
Agent: 'Victor Valdes will leave Manchester United'
The agent of Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes says that the goalkeeper will leave the club in January.
Oct 14, 12:59
Stanislas Wawrinka sees off Viktor Troicki at Shanghai Masters
Stanislas Wawrinka beats Viktor Troicki in straight sets to book his place in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
Oct 14, 12:43
Novak Djokovic through to third round of Shanghai Masters after seeing off Martin Klizan
Novak Djokovic moves into the third round of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Martin Klizan in straight sets.
Oct 14, 12:28
George Boateng: 'Ronald Koeman should have been Netherlands boss'
George Boateng claims that the Dutch FA made a mistake by not appointing Ronald Koeman as Netherlands manager following the 2014 World Cup.
Oct 14, 12:09
Ronald de Boer: 'Netherlands Euro 2016 failure is a disaster'
Former Netherlands international Ronald de Boer says that the team's failure to qualify for Euro 2016 is a "disaster".
Oct 14, 11:49
Republic of Ireland unseeded for Euro 2016 playoff draw
UEFA confirm that Republic of Ireland will not be one of the seeded sides for the Euro 2016 playoff draw.
Oct 14, 11:33
Gilles Simon through in three sets at Shanghai Masters
Gilles Simon beats Leonardo Mayer in three sets to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
Oct 14, 11:16
Danny Blind vows to stay on as Netherlands coach
Danny Blind insists that he has no plans to step down as Netherlands head coach following the team's failure to qualify for Euro 2016.
Oct 14, 10:56
Tomas Berdych battles past Jack Sock in second round of Shanghai Masters
Tomas Berdych moves through to the third round of the Shanghai Masters thanks to a three-sets win over Jack Sock.
Oct 14, 10:49
Tony Pulis: 'Sam Allardyce is underrated'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis praises the ability of Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce ahead of the two sides meeting this weekend.
Oct 14, 10:27
Andy Murray sees off Steve Johnson to reach third round of Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray moves into the third round of the Shanghai Masters after defeating American Steve Johnson in straight sets.
Oct 14, 10:24
Gilles Simon through to second round of Shanghai Masters
Gilles Simon moves into the second round of the Shanghai Masters after beating Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets.
Oct 13, 12:57
Danny Welbeck: 'Arsene Wenger criticism unjustified'
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck admits that he does not know why manager Arsene Wenger has been subject of criticism this season.
Oct 13, 12:44
Danny Blind to remain in charge of Netherlands
The Royal Dutch Football Association confirms that Danny Blind will remain Netherlands head coach even if the team fails to qualify for Euro 2016.
Oct 13, 12:31
Dimitri Payet upset by France snub
West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet says that it is "unjust" that France coach Didier Deschamps has not called him up to the national team.
Oct 13, 12:08
Chelsea line up Antonio Conte as Jose Mourinho replacement?
Chelsea identify Italy coach Antonio Conte as a potential successor to Jose Mourinho, according to a report.
Oct 13, 11:48
Roberto Martinez impressed with Ross Barkley form
Everton boss Roberto Martinez claims that Ross Barkley is beginning to live up to his potential for club and country.
Oct 13, 11:29
Alan Pardew: 'England job should be short-term role'
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew reveals that he would only want to manage England for one tournament, should the Football Association ever offer him the job.
Oct 13, 11:10
Danny Blind: 'Euro 2016 qualification is still possible'
Netherlands boss Danny Blind insists that the team can still qualify for Euro 2016.
Oct 13, 10:51
Kevin Anderson through to second round of Shanghai Masters
Kevin Anderson moves into round two of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Tommy Haas in straight sets.
Oct 13, 10:34
Harry Kane looking forward to playing against "top nations"
England striker Harry Kane says that the forthcoming friendlies against Spain and France will be a good test after their unbeaten qualification campaign for Euro 2016.
Oct 13, 10:15
Tommy Wright agrees new deal at St Johnstone
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright signs a four-year contract extension, the club have confirmed.
Oct 12, 13:57
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga through to second round of Shanghai Masters
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga moves into the second round of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Tommy Robredo in three sets.
Oct 12, 13:47
