Sunday's gossip

[Maciej]

What did he actually say?

That he hasn't lost his place because he played badly, but because of random events (= an injury). Szczęsny was given a chance only because he was injured and it wouldn't have happened if he had been fit.

 

[Gunnar]

Shite on Sunday 23/10/11

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will offer Carlos Tevez a Premier League lifeline and would have no hesitation in taking the Manchester City striker to White Hart Lane in January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United have had a £2.5m bid for Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo turned down.
Full story: Times (subscription required)

Marouane Chamakh's agent insists the Moroccan striker will not be leaving Arsenal in January, despite being linked with a number of clubs.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to bring in Werder Bremen winger Marko Marin and Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente as he tries to freshen up his attacking options in January.
Full story: Caught offside

Italian veteran Alessandro Del Piero, 36, is being linked with Fulham and QPR as Juventus say their captain can leave the club at the end of the season.
Full story: Metro

England manager Fabio Capello will be *offered *£30m to restructure football in Qatar in a deal that could begin as early as January.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has compared Yaya Toure to his former Sampdoria team-mate Ruud Gullit.
Full story: the Observer

City are planning to transform the Etihad Stadium into a venue to rival Old Trafford as they look at the next phase of planning for their Eastlands site.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

David Beckham is set to be part of Stuart Pearce's GB Olympic team with former Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs expected to follow suit.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Juan Mata insists it is premature to compare him to Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola, even though the Spanish winger has made a superb start to the season at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has warned Manchester City that Sir Alex Ferguson will not walk away from Old Trafford until he has put the Blues back in their place.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

AND FINALLY
Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock says he has been given a new lease of life at the club following the arrival of Tony Fernandes and believes the club's owner saved him from the sack.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Anton Ferdinand is looking to start a prayer group at QPR. The defender wants to get his team-mates praying before games like they did at his former club Sunderland.
Full story: Metro

 

[Makki]

'Arry

 

[africanspur]

Honestly, how do they come up with this shite? At the very least, they could make the rumours slightly believable when they make them up.

 

[Gunnar]

30/10/11 shite

Juventus's Serbian midfielder Milos Krasic has dismissed interest from Manchester United and insists he is happy with the Italian giants.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United are planning a £10m bid to hijack Chelsea's move for Genk midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after positive reports from scouts.
Full story: Caught offside

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may turn to Barcelona's former Liverpool hero Javier Mascherano to solve his midfield problems.
Full story: Caught offside

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Goetze for a fee of about £17.5m.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk

Tottenham's Gareth Bale could be next on the shopping list for big-spending Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala as they plan an "outrageous" offer for the Welshman.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is "looking for a good offer" for striker Roman Pavlyuchenko with a number of players, including Heurelho Gomes, set to leave White Hart Lane in January.
Full story: Metro

Gomes could be set for a move home to Brazil as he grows frustrated at sitting on the bench.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsene Wenger is eyeing Ajax and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen as a possible January signing to reinforce his injury-prone defence.
Full story: Footie-online.co.uk


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he was as surprised as anyone to see Robin van Persie hit a hat-trick against Chelsea.
Full story: talkSPORT

Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has proved he hasn't lost any fondness for Arsenal as he praised his former team-mates on Twitter after their win at Chelsea.
Full story: Metro

Former Arsenal boss George Graham has been impressed by summer signing Gervinho and how well he has settled in.
Full story: talkSPORT

West Ham's Carlton Cole looks set for a return to action against Bristol City following a month out with a knee injury.
Full story: Daily Express

Burnley manager Eddie Howe has dismissed talk of managing Portsmouth.
Full story: Daily Express

Former Liverpool and West Ham defender Julian Dicks has applied for the vacant managerial post at Darlington.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Aleksandar Kolarov has hailed Manchester City's win over Wolves as vital and reckons they must be able to pick up wins against the less fancied sides in the Premier League if they want to win the title.
Full story: talkSPORT

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has backed the Reds to finish in the top four this season.
Full story: talkSPORT

AND FINALLY
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has urged team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong's followers on Twitter to make him stick to his bet and dye his hair pink after the Gunners' amazing 5-3 win over rivals Chelsea.
Full story: Metro

Wayne Rooney may have a less-than-friendly relationship with Everton fans but he used Twitter to pay tribute to them after Manchester United's 1-0 win at Goodison Park.
Full story: Metro

 

[Sunny Jim]

What did Rooney twit?

 

[Jimble]

Mascherano? Never, would rather have hitler

 

[stubie]

I keep hearing this Kevin De Bruyne guy is quality. I have not really seen him play. Does anyone out there know if he is the next big thing to come out of Belgium.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Mascherano? Never, would rather have hitler

Interesting comparison. Neither are available are they?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

I keep hearing this Kevin De Bruyne guy is quality. I have not really seen him play. Does anyone out there know if he is the next big thing to come out of Belgium.

Who was the last? Not meaning to sound condescending, genuine question

 

[SharkyMcShark]

Mascherano

 

[Wumminator]

Who was the last? Not meaning to sound condescending, genuine question

Lukaku?

 

[Minkaro]

Who was the last? Not meaning to sound condescending, genuine question

Kompany?

 

[cesc's_mullet]

Vermaelen?

 

[MDFC Manager]

Fellaini?

 

[Richter]

Hazard?

 

[SteveJ]

Tintin?

 

[EspadaYdaga]

Tintin?

 

[jim]

Wehrmacht?

 

[mkecane]

What did Rooney twit?

@WayneRooney
Great win for u's today. Very tough game but we seen it out. Both sets of fans were brilliant. Great atmosphere as always.

 

[Sean_RedDevil]

Van Buyten

 

[Brophs]

Audrey Hepburn?

 

[Badunk]

Chips with mayo?

 

[Badunk]

???

 

[Gambit]

Early edition shite

TRANSFER GOSSIP

QPR owner Tony Fernandes says he and manager Neil Warnock are already planning the players they want to sign in January. Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United are planning a £25m bid for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

CSKA Moscow forward Seydou Doumbia has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Arsenal.
Full story: footie-online.com

AC Milan are lining up a January bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Full story: Metro

QPR and Fulham have been given hope in their pursuit of Amauri after the Juventus striker's agent revealed he is close to agreeing a move to a Premier League club.
Full story: Metro

OTHER GOSSIP

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will continue to rotate his defence and that he does not have a first-choice pairing. Full story: talkSPORT

AND FINALLY

Wayne Rooney has taken on the unfamiliar role of authority figure, by delivering a Twitter rebuke to Manchester United youngster Ravel Morrison, who appeared to be having a very public sulk about a lack of pitch-time in the reserves.
Full story: Metro

 

[Gunnar]

Sir alex day

Eight clubs will offer midfielder David Beckham, 36. a return to English football. Tottenham appear to be in pole position to sign the former England captain.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

QPR owner Tony Fernandes says he and manager Neil Warnock are already planning the players they want to sign in January.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United are planning a £25m bid for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Goetze.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Manchester City and Arsenal are both interested in Borussia Dortmund's £15m-rated 22-year-old midfielder Marco Reus.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

CSKA Moscow forward Seydou Doumbia has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Arsenal.
Full story: footie-online.co.uk

AC Milan are lining up a January bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Full story: Metro

Newcastle are stepping up their interest in 21-year-old FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong. Liverpool are also watching the Dutchman.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

QPR and Fulham have been given hope in their pursuit of Amauri after the Juventus striker's agent revealed he is close to agreeing a move to a Premier League club.
Full story: Metro

OTHER GOSSIP

John Terry is unlikely to captain England against Spain on Saturday despite being included in manager Fabio Capello's squad.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Charlton manager Chris Powell believes Terry should stand down from England duty until the race row with QPR's Anton Ferdinand is resolved. The former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association is one of only two black managers in English football.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham aim to block England's interest in Harry Redknapp by offering him a new three-year deal. The 64-year-old is seen as FA's number one choice to replace Fabio Capello when he stands down after Euro 2012.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Blackburn want former England, Manchester City and Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to be director of football at Ewood Park.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will continue to rotate his defence and that he does not have a first-choice pairing.
Full story: talkSPORT

 

[Gunnar]

13/11/11

Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan are all hoping to lure Portuguese winger Nani away from Old Trafford in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Leeds United captain Jonny Howson will sign a new contract with his hometown club after turning his back on a move to the Premier League with Bolton.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal's Alex Song is a January transfer target for Inter Milan, whose manager Claudio Ranieri is a big fan of the Cameroon international.
Full story: Metro

Athletic Bilbao and Spain striker Fernando Llorente is being watched by Chelsea, as they prepare for the possible loss of both Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba in January.
Full story: Metro

LA Galaxy are lining up a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as the perfect choice to replace David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias stunned Toon Army fans by unleashing a public rant against Geordie icons Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Nigel Pearson is set to be installed as Leicester City's new manager inside the next 48 hours after a compensation package was agreed with Hull.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Qatar has signed up former Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry to help cope with security issues at the 2022 World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail

Former England goalkeeper David James warns Jack Rodwell and Daniel Sturridge that, while winning your first cap is every player's dream, it comes with potential pitfalls.
Full story: Observer

Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner has hinted he will not remain at the Stadium of Light once his loan spell from Arsenal ends, as he wants to play Champions League football.
Full story: Metro

Robin van Persie has joined the list of absentees from the Netherlands squad to face Germany on Tuesday after a personal plea from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who is worried he could be worn out by excessive international commitments.
Full story: Metro

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has praised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for his handling of Mario Balotelli after the controversial striker scored his first international goal in the 2-0 victory over Poland.
Full story: La Gazetta dello Sport

Manchester City fear Carlos Tevez, awol in Argentina, will never return to the club. Sources say the striker would rather be sued by City than return to Manchester.
Full story: The People

West Brom are set to hold contract talks with coach Roy Hodgson in the new year.
Full story: People

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has had a cheeky dig at former team-mate Cesc Fabregas, who has let his hair grow long since he left the Emirates. The Poland international tweeted: "Well done England for beating Spain but someone has to tell Cesc to sort out his hair!"
Full story: The Sun

 

[Gambit]

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea will launch a £20m January bid to land Newcastle midfield enforcer Cheick Tiote.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

David and Victoria Beckham are planning to move their family to Paris as he prepares to sign for PSG.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester City want to sign Napoli trio Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel Lavezzi, and Edinson Cavani, according to chief scout Carlo Cancellieri.
Full story: Sunday People

City are also the latest club to express an interest in signing Manchester United's 18-year-old Paul Pogba, who will be out of contract in the summer and is free to discuss terms with prospective suitors in January.
Full story: Caught Offside

Liverpool are leading the hunt for Blackburn's defender Chris Samba, who has switched agents after failing to secure a move away from Ewood Park last summer.
Full story: Sunday People

The Reds have also joined a number of clubs watching Holland's 21-year-old midfielder Kevin Strootman. (Sunday Express)

Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Mario Goetze is being urged to come to a decision on his future, with Arsenal eager to make him commit to a date for signing as Manchester United are also rumoured to be interested.
Full story: Metro

Eric Abidal's agent has put Arsenal and Manchester United on alert by revealing the defender is unlikely to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Full story: Metro

Blackburn are looking at a possible January loan deal for Hoffenheim's American right-back Daniel Williams.
Full story: Sunday People

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann is at the centre of a three-way transfer tussle between Arsenal, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: InsideFutbol

OTHER GOSSIP

Wigan owner Dave Whelan says he will soon call it quits and hand over the club reins to his grandson.
Full story: Sunday Express

Sportswear giant Nike are hot favourites to sign a £10m-a-year deal with owner Mike Ashley to sponsor Newcastle United's ground.
Full story: Sunday People

The first cracks in Andre Villas-Boas's relationship with Chelsea have appeared following a frosty conversation with owner Roman Abramovich.
Full story: Sunday Express

Gareth Southgate has emerged as a shock candidate to be the next England manager.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Blackburn manager Steve Kean is on the verge of a "decent rise" in pay to £1.5m a year, even though his team are rooted in the Premier League relegation zone.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Leading Champions League clubs have urged FIFA to take a tough stance against Carlos Tevez if his self-imposed exile from Manchester City leads to the end of his contract.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tevez is expected to fly back from Argentina 'in the next few days' according to a source close to the Manchester City forward. (Observer)

Everton defender Leighton Baines has hailed Marouane Fellaini's decision to pledge his future to the club as "massively important".
Full story: talkSPORT

Rio Ferdinand will wait until next summer before opening contract talks with Manchester United as he ponders his *future.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

AND FINALLY

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is set for a 12-month boot camp where his diet and *drinking will be closely monitored. Carroll is even prepared to ditch his *trademark ponytail as the club bosses plan a new image for him.
Full story: Sunday People

Liverpool bosses appear to have doubts about the intelligence of their club's own supporters after issuing an official reminder to them to take the right tickets to the match at Chelsea.
Full story: Metro

Sven-Goran Eriksson says his biggest regret as England manager was not hiring a mental coach at the 2006 World Cup to work with players on taking penalties. (Sunday Express)

Edit: Full shite.

 

[anver]

"Liverpool bosses appear to have doubts about the intelligence of their club's own supporters after issuing an official reminder to them to take the right tickets to the match at Chelsea."

Nothing new there.

 

[SharkyMcShark]

City are also the latest club to express an interest in signing Manchester United's 18-year-old Paul Pogba, who will be out of contract in the summer and is free to discuss terms with prospective suitors in January.
Full story: Caught Offside

Shithouse reporting at its best. I don't know how you can cram two fundamental errors into the one sentence.

1. Pogba is not out of contract in the summer
2. Players in the last 6 months of their contract can only talk to clubs from different countries, not from the same country.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Where are the usual shitbags?

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is preparing a move for Arsenal's in-form striker Robin van Persie as he looks to build a side capable of conquering Europe.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Liverpool have joined Tottenham in the race for £15m striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who is currently on loan at White Hart Lane from Manchester City.
Full story: Metro

AC Milan want Carlos Tevez to undergo rigorous psychlogical tests before they are prepared to sanction a £25m move for the Manchester City striker.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Manchester United are preparing a £9m bid for Atalanta's teen sensation Manolo Gabbiadini.
Full story: Metro

Manchester City are seeking to sell as many as 20 players in the next two transfer windows as they look to reduce their wage bill. Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists striker Jermain Defoe will not be sold in the January transfer window.
Full story: Evening Standard

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he has enough strikers to maintain the club's title challenge *without buying a replacement for wantaway frontman Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is unlikely to sign any new players in the January transfer window.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Swansea will go to work in the January transfer market to ensure they are ready for the second half of the Premier League season.
Full story: Swansea Evening Post

OTHER GOSSIP

Blackburn manager Steve Kean says that striker Yakubu is proving his critics wrong, following a run of positive personal performances at Ewood Park.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph

Wigan striker Victor Moses remains on course to sign a new deal with the Latics despite contract talks being put on hold.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post

Bolton manager Owen Coyle says that he could go through this season without naming his strongest team, as he laments his "worst-ever" injury list.
Full story: Bolton News

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the influence of veteran goalkeeper Steve Harper could be crucial to the continued success of the club this season.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

AND FINALLY

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has said he "might be disowned" if he did not support Premier League side Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

 

[Decotron]

"AND FINALLY

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has said he "might be disowned" if he did not support Premier League side Liverpool.
Full story: Liverpool Echo"

I actually believe that one........

 

[honcho]

Manchester United are preparing a £9m bid for Atalanta's teen sensation Manolo Gabbiadini.
Full story: Metro

I do not want to sign anymore teen sensations,We need 2 established top class midfielders
we need to stop trying to do everything on the cheap,sign some class pay the going rate in transfers and wages and away we go,they are I have said what you all are thinking.

 

[Rado_N]

AC Milan want Carlos Tevez to undergo rigorous psychlogical tests before they are prepared to sanction a £25m move for the Manchester City striker.

 

[honcho]

The mans a fecking headcase then...lol

 

[Minkaro]

Tuesday's Twaddle

Tuesday's gossip column - transfers and rumours

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is believed to have rejected a contract offer to stay at the club. It is understood he does want to remain at Stamford Bridge, but his agent has also hinted at a move to the United States, Russia, Qatar or Asia.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel says he is happy to remain in Portugal despite rumoured interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Meanwhile, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could make a move for AZ Alkmaar's Swedish winger Rasmus Elm in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Star

Liverpool are keen on rookie Romanian goalkeeper Valentin Cojocaru, who plays for Steaua Bucharest.
Full story: talkSPORT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a move for £9m-rated Villarreal midfielder Borja Valero.
Full story: the Sun

Spurs have stolen a march on Arsenal in the race for DC United winger Andy Najar after agreeing to take the promising 18-year-old on trial during the MLS off season.
Full story: Metro

Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka could be on his way out of White Hart Lane. The 26 year-old has only played five times this season wants to leave Spurs to earn a place in Croatia's Euro finals squad.
Full story: the Sun

Arsenal scouts are watching Cologne and Germany striker Lukas Podolski, who could be available for £20m as he is out of contract in 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea are believed to be keen on landing Barcelona youngster as they prepare a swoop for midfielder Sergi Roberto.
Full story: talkSPORT

Newcastle United scouts have watched Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud and defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Full story: Daily Mail

Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe is a summer transfer target for Liverpool as they look to swipe the Dutchman from under the noses of current loan club and Merseyside rivals Everton.
Full story: Footy-latest.com

Morocco international striker Marouane Chamakh could soon be leaving Arsenal as Paris St Germain are understood to be readying a £10m transfer bid.
Full story: Metro

OTHER GOSSIP
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to discuss his future with owner Ellis Short after the club's poor run in the league.
Full story: Guardian

Bruce admits he would consider his future at Sunderland if he thought it would help the club.
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has urged the club's fans to stick by the team following a torrid run of results which has left his side languishing in the Premier League's bottom three.
Full story: Bolton News

Chelsea assistant boss Roberto di Matteo says he is happy as Andre Villas-Boas' right-hand man but has refused to guarantee he will stay as assistant manager at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

West Brom midfielder James Morrison has admitted the Baggies' pre-Christmas programme could shape the future of their season.
Full story: Express & Star

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists Arsenal are not a one man team - despite captain Robin van Persie's recent heroics in front of goal.
Full story: the Sun

Blackburn manager Steve Kean says he is ready to meet with the club's unhappy fans if he is required to do so.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph

AND FINALLY
Borussia Moenchengladbach pair Marco Reus and Mike Hanke found a novel way of deciding who will take free-kicks by indulging in a game of 'rock, paper, scissors' during their 3-0 win over Cologne.
Full story: Metro

 

[Minkaro]

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Newcastle have been linked with a £1.5m January transfer move for Celtic midfielder and captain Scott Brown, who will be a free agent in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool are planning a £12m move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Jadson.
Full story: Caughtoffside

Blackburn manager Steve Kean is eager to keep his transfer targets a closely-guarded secret after being informed of his January budget by the club's owners.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph

United States international defender Tim Ream, a reported target for Bolton and West Brom, is unlikely to move to the Premier League unless he is guaranteed first-team football.
Full story: Bolton News

Chelsea are monitoring Palermo's £25m-rated attacking midfielder Josip Ilicic.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal have joined Newcastle in the hunt for 25-year-old Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud.
Full story: Inside Futbol

Manchester United and Chelsea have been joined in the pursuit of Udinese centre-back Mehdi Benatia by Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT

Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea, says he plans to stay at Sporting Lisbon.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are reportedly chasing Schalke midfielder Christian Fuchs. (Kicker Magazine - in German)

Italian giants Inter Milan are prepared to pay a huge asking price to beat Liverpool and Arsenal to the signing of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard.
Full story: talkSPORT

OTHER GOSSIP

QPR captain Joey Barton claims he quit Newcastle because of a row over bonuses.
Full story: the Sun

Sunderland legend Gary Bennett believes fan power means manager Steve Bruce's departure is now "inevitable".
Full story: Newcastle Chronicle

Meanwhile, the Wearside club are believed to be making contingency plans after the club's poor start to the Premier League campaign.
Full story: Sunderland Echo

Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini feels his side can win the title by taking advantage of their rivals' Champions League commitments.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has suggested top clubs should field schoolboy teams in the Carling Cup in a bid to highlight the fixture pile-up in the football schedule this season.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington insists helping secure the Canaries' Premier League status is more of a focus for him than gate-crashing the Republic of Ireland's European Championship squad.
Full story: Eastern Daily Press

Everton manager David Moyes has backed midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov to put a "difficult" period behind him after he praised the Russian's professionalism at Goodison Park.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is eager for veteran keeper Thomas Sorensen to sign a new deal at the club.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel

AND FINALLY

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson says fielding Manchester United's kids in the Carling Cup can help him find the next David Beckham.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Master engraver Graham Short has successfully engraved all of England's World Cup goalscorers between 1950 and 2010 in a tiny football stud.
Full story: Humans Invent

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the club should erect a bronze statue to celebrate the amazing career of team-mate Ryan Giggs, who turned 38 on Tuesday.
Full story: the Sun

 

[Sir Matt]

I know nothing about him, but we should sign Christian Fuchs. "United Fuchs City"

 

[anver]

I know nothing about him, but we should sign Christian Fuchs. "United Fuchs City"

What the Fuchs!

 

[Anduin]

I know nothing about him, but we should sign Christian Fuchs. "United Fuchs City"

Hehe. He's a left-back btw. And he's a bit shit