Everton defender Phil Jagielka would take Euro-Prem swap

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has admitted he would have swapped a couple of his side's victories in the Europa League this season for some in the Premier League as they prepare to take on Swiss side...

Mark Hughes sure Stoke City will bounce back

Mark Hughes has admitted Stoke's recent defeats to Manchester City and Blackburn have "knocked the stuffing out" of his side but he is confident they will respond well. The Potters have been well...

Focus on promotion in-Stead for Bantams

Goal-hero Jon Stead says Bradford City barely had time to celebrate their FA Cup fifth-round victory over Sunderland as they have to focus on their League One promotion bid. The Bantams caused another...

Brendan Rodgers wants a trophy for Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers says he wants to win a trophy this season to underline the development of his improving Liverpool side. The Reds went very close to winning the Premier League last season but then...

Lassana Diarra still keen for Hammers move

Lassana Diarra has made it clear he wants to join West Ham in the summer once his contract dispute is sorted out. The former Real Madrid man held talks with the Hammers during the January transfer...

Ireland eye progress after West Indies win

Ireland captain William Porterfield says his side aim to build on their impressive World Cup win over the West Indies and believes they can go further in the competition than many expect. Ireland...

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Noel Meade charge Very Wood in fine fettle

Previous Cheltenham Festival winner Very Wood looks in good shape ahead of this year's big meeting after an encouraging success in the Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan on Sunday. The Bryan...

Arsene Wenger: ‘Arsenal taking FA Cup seriously’

Arsenal take on Championship side Middlesbrough for a place in the FA Cup quarter finals on Sunday afternoon and while manager Arsene Wenger admits the league is their priority, he insists the Gunners...

Bayern Munich “back in the groove” ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk clash

Bayern Munich warmed up for their Champions League last 16 clash with Shakhtar Donetsk by hammering eight goals past Hamburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The German champions lead the way by...

Man Utd boss Louis Van Gaal stands over Wayne Rooney midfield selection

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists he will continue to deploy skipper Wayne Rooney in a midfield role despite admitting the 29-year-old remains the best striker at Old Trafford. Van...