News Round Up
Joy for Twente, big names progress
Steve McClaren's FC Twente reached the last 32 of the UEFA Cup, while Standard Liege and Udinese also claimed comfortable wins to join them.
Dunne laments lack of sharpness
Richard Dunne admitted Manchester City were not sharp enough as their winning run in Europe came to an end at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.
Relieved Redknapp salutes Spurs
Harry Redknapp hailed Tottenham's "terrific character" after they came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 and reach the Carling Cup semi-finals.
Hammers reveal new shirt sponsor
West Ham United have signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with online bookmakers SBOBET, which will run until the end of next season.
England U-21s handed tough draw
Stuart Pearce's England Under-21s will face a clash with Germany in the group stages of next year's European Championships in Sweden.
Real delight at Huntelaar capture
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon denied the signing of Klaas Jan Huntelaar was a short-term fix after the striker passed his medical.
Drogba agent denies Inter contact
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has had no contact whatsoever with Inter Milan's representatives, claims his agent Thierno Seydi.
Latics set to tie down Figueroa
Steve Bruce has confirmed he will sign Maynor Figueroa next month after admitting it was a "no-brainer" to sign the Wigan loanee permanently.
TEAMtalk Insider: TEAMtalk Top 10
Stoke midfielder Danny Pugh is the latest player to meet our Insider Mark Holmes and give his answers to TEAMtalk's Top 10.
Mido wants FA to get tough on racism
Middlesbrough striker Mido has slammed the Football Association for its failure to take stronger action against racist chanting.
Starlet plays down switch talk
Argentine ace Franco Zuculini has no intentions of moving to Europe in the near future after being linked to Liverpool and Manchester United.
Barton on track for January return
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has revealed midfielder Joey Barton is on target to make his comeback from injury in January.
O'Neill unsure on Harewood's future
Martin O'Neill says he "doesn't know what the future holds" for Marlon Harewood after the striker was linked with a move away from Aston Villa.
Horsfield given all-clear after op
Former Fulham, Birmingham and West Brom striker Geoff Horsfield has been given the all clear following surgery for testicular cancer.
Huth could step in for Pogatetz
Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth could be set for a return to first-team action this weekend with Emanuel Pogatetz struggling through injury.
Paper Talk: Agger will do for Milan
Daniel Agger is a target for AC Milan as his contract talks with Liverpool stall, while West Ham's Lee Bowyer is being eyed by Birmingham.
FA won't take action against Reds
The FA will not take any action against Liverpool after their players wore T-shirts with a message of support for a fan who was jailed in 2005.
Al-Muhammadi targets Rovers move
Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is eyeing a move to Premier League outfit Blackburn in the January transfer window.
I'm getting better, says Gomes
Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believes things are improving for him in the Premier League at White Hart Lane.
Gerrard: Deal with the pressure
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool need to learn to cope with the pressure of being at the top of the Premier League table.
Villa boss boosted by Carew news
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed that John Carew will not require operations on troublesome back and hip injuries.
Wheater gunning for England cap
David Wheater has his sights set on an England cap after he was named North-East Footballer and Young Footballer of the Year.
TEAMtalk Top Tips - Wednesday
TEAMtalk fancies Manchester United to eventually reach the Carling Cup semi-finals, and Hertha Berlin to edge past Galatasaray in the UEFA Cup.
Scots and Wales set for Euro talks
The Scottish and Welsh football associations are set for talks in February over the prospect of co-hosting the 2016 European Championships.
Given not interested in Spurs switch
Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given insists he has no plans to quit Newcastle United for their Premier League rivals Tottenham.