David de Gea pressure unfair, says Man Utd boss Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes goalkeeper David de Gea is under a disproportionate amount of scrutiny because he plays for the champions.
The Big Interview – Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand talks to Football Focus’s Dan Walker about the John Terry controversy, England and his club’s push for the title.
Bent hails Shearer
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hailed Alan Shearer after joining him in the Premier League’s 100-goal club.
Ireland recalls Toon frustration
Stephen Ireland has described his loan spell at Newcastle as ‘a waste of time’ as he prepares to return to St James’ Park with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Pavlyuchenko joins Lokomotiv, Arshavin set to follow him back to Russia?
Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his long awaited switch to Lokomotiv Moscow by signing a three and a half year contract with the Russian Premier League outfit. The fee Lokomotiv paid for Pavlyuchenko’s services was not revealed, but sources have it to be around the £8m mark. With the Russian window still open, [...]
England captaincy: Steven Gerrard should replace Terry, says Taylor
Former England manager Graham Taylor says Steven Gerrard should replace John Terry as the national team’s captain.
Man Utd fan Howard Hobson accused of racial abuse
A Manchester United fan is charged with shouting racist abuse at Stoke City players during a Premier League match.
Rio Ferdinand rules out England captaincy
Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand says he does not want to replace John Terry as England captain after the Chelsea defender was stripped of the role.
Sir Alex Ferguson advises Rio Ferdinand over John Terry
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson advises Rio Ferdinand to “rise above” the racial allegations surrounding Chelsea’s John Terry when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.