Jermain Defoe reveals the 'madness' at Tottenham during transfer window
Jermain Defoe admitted yesterday that even the Tottenham Hotspur players were none the wiser as to who of them would be at the club by the end of the transfer window as chairman Daniel Levy traded some of the biggest names in the last few days before the deadline.
Premier League
2012-09-05 03:00:00
Michael Owen signs on dotted line at Stoke but Tony Pulis must sweat over beating deadline
Former England striker Michael Owen last night signed for Stoke, ending a four-month search for a new club since being released by Manchester United. The 32-year-old has agreed a one-year deal after failing to re-ignite his career at Old Trafford during three injury-blighted seasons.
Premier League
2012-09-05 03:00:00
Peter Hill-Wood: Arsenal can't compete in transfer market
Peter Hill-Wood, the Arsenal chairman, has admitted the club "can't compete" in the transfer market with their Premier League top-four rivals. But Hill-Wood was confident the club would mount a serious title challenge and insisted the board was not worried about manager Arsène Wenger's failure to win a trophy for seven years.
Transfers
2012-09-05 03:00:00
Manchester United optimistic over Darren Fletcher's return to action
Manchester United have included Darren Fletcher and Nick Powell in their 25-man Champions League List A squad for this season. Fletcher has not played for the first team since November 2011 after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. But the Scotland international came on as a substitute in a testimonial last month and has been chosen for United's group games.
European
2012-09-05 03:00:00
Newcastle striker Demba Ba hit with driving ban
The Newcastle United striker, Demba Ba, has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding on two occasions.
Premier League
2012-09-05 03:00:00
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney aware fitness issues can lead to wrath of Alex Ferguson
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney knows he has to be at the top of his game or risk the wrath of manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Premier League
2012-09-05 13:22:30
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen comfortable with £15m price tag
Joe Allen is embracing the pressure of his big-money move to Liverpool and is ready to use it to help Wales secure a place at the 2014 World Cup.
Premier League
2012-09-05 13:23:45
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could return from injury in Agentina's World Cup qualifier
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has hinted he could be involved in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Peru on Tuesday despite not having played for his club since suffering a knee injury on the opening day of the season.
International
2012-09-05 13:26:48
West Ham striker Andy Carroll ruled out for six weeks
West Ham striker Andy Carroll could be facing up to six weeks out of action with a hamstring injury.
Premier League
2012-09-05 13:29:00
Paul Scholes welcomes increased competition at Manchester United
Paul Scholes has welcomed the extra competition provided by Manchester United's new signings.