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2008
Articles from 27th Dec 2008
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Torres: We have Real chance
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is confident his side will overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16 clash. Read
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Redknapp priced out of Defoe move
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has closed the door on Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe returning to White Hart Lane but he is waiting to see if Middlesbrough will sell Stewart Downing. Read
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Decision time looming for Distin
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin admits he could be on his way out of Fratton Park if the club do not bring in reinforcements in January. Read
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Bath back top after victory over Saints
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Bath climbed back to the top of the Guinness Premiership table with a 25-14 victory over Northampton which was less convincing than the scoreline suggests. Read
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Saracens claim Irish triumph
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Guinness Premiership pacesetters London Irish slipped to a first defeat in 11 league and cup matches as Saracens reignited their season with a 16-13 victory in front of a huge holiday crowd of over 16,000 at Vicarage Road. Read
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McDonald settles Old Firm derby
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Scott McDonald's second-half strike gave Celtic a 1-0 victory at Ibrox and extended their lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to seven points. Read
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Wilkins hints at striker swoop
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Assistant coach Ray Wilkins has given the biggest hint yet that Chelsea will be in the market for a striker in the January transfer window. Read
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Torres return casts shadow over Keane
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Robbie Keane's three fine goals in the last two Liverpool games have swept away the doubts over the Irishman's qualities. Read
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Nicholls eyes more glory for Kauto
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Kauto Star will not be over-raced by Paul Nicholls as he sets his sights on another of Desert Orchid's records after matching his hat-trick of victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. Read
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Vettori unhappy with Twenty20 finish
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Daniel Vettori has criticised the super-over eliminator format after New Zealand lost the Boxing Day Twenty20 encounter with the West Indies at Eden Park by 10 runs. Read
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Sunderland appoint Sbragia
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Sunderland have appointed Ricky Sbragia as permanent manager after his successful spell as caretaker. Read
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Mowbray baffled by Ballack decision
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray was left "confused" by referee Rob Styles after the official chose to book Chelsea's Michael Ballack instead of sending him off during their 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Brown shows up 'unacceptable' Hull
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Phil Brown revealed he kept his Hull side on the pitch at half-time as a message to the fans after their first-half horror show against Manchester City. Read
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Dikgacoi close to Fulham move
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
South Africa midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi claims he is on the verge of completing a move to Fulham. Read
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Neville savours welcome win
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Gary Neville believes Manchester United's victory over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium should be seen as "significant" as they bid to retain the Barclays Premier League title. Read
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Harry not confident of signing Bellamy
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is weighing up another bid for Craig Bellamy but admits Manchester City are in the driving seat for the West Ham striker. Read
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Siddle puts Australia in command
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Peter Siddle and Nathan Hauritz, Australia's two least experienced bowlers, justified the selectors' faith in them on Saturday when they wrecked South Africa's middle order to turn the second Test at the MCG on its head. Read
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Villa comeback fuels O'Neill belief
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill highlighted his side's injury-time comeback against top-four rivals Arsenal as proof of the "significant progress" they have made in the last two seasons. Read
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Lee: No doubts over Keane quality
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Sammy Lee hailed Robbie Keane's "immense" contribution for Liverpool after the striker's double against Bolton, which ensured the Reds will be Barclays Premier League leaders when they face Newcastle on Sunday. Read
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Kallis setback stalls South Africa
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
South Africa lost the crucial wicket of Jacques Kallis with the final ball before tea as they reached 102 for three in reply to Australia's first innings total of 394 on day two of the second Test at the MCG. Read
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Clarke helps Australia to strong position
Dec 27 2008 | National Sport
Michael Clarke was denied a century and the Australian tail contributed vital runs on an eventful start to day two of the second Test against South Africa at the MCG. Read
