Dec
2008
Articles from 30th Dec 2008
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Mardle bows out
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Wayne Mardle's hopes of Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship glory were shattered in a straight sets defeat to Co Stompe on Tuesday. Read
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Late own goal lifts Villa into fourth
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
A late Kamil Zayatte own goal saw Aston Villa snatch a barely-deserved 1-0 victory at Hull on Tuesday night. Read
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Santa Cruz: My future is in England
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz insists he would only quit Ewood Park for another Barclays Premier League club. Read
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Scolari looks on the bright side
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has been delighted with the 'positive' response from his squad after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Read
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Robertson arrested in crash probe
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Sheffield United striker Jordan Robertson was arrested in connection with a motorway crash on Christmas Day which left a father-of-five dead, it emerged on Tuesday. Read
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Belhadj seals permanent Pompey switch
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth have signed defender Nadir Belhadj on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell at Fratton Park. Read
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Clement blow for Baggies
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
West Brom defender Neil Clement has been ruled out for the rest of the season as he continues to battle a long-term knee injury. Read
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Reds vow to back Gerrard
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool will give captain Steven Gerrard "all the support he needs" after being charged with assault and affray. Read
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Taylor powers through
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Phil Taylor defeated Kevin Painter on Monday night to secure his place in the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Read
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McDermott lands Leeds role
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Leeds have named club legend Barrie McDermott as their new head of youth development. Read
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Vaughan vows to earn England place back
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Michael Vaughan has insisted he still has a future with England after being left out of the squad to tour the West Indies. Read
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Coates vows to deal with Fuller
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Stoke chairman Peter Coates has condemned Ricardo Fuller's behaviour but indicated that the striker still has a role to play at the club despite some fans calling for the striker to be sacked. Read
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No Real offer for Valencia yet - agent
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Antonio Valencia's agent claims he has not had any contact with Real Madrid but admits the Wigan winger would jump at the chance to secure a move to the Bernabeu. Read
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Threat of axe affecting form - Robinho
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Robinho has claimed the threat of the axe hanging over several Manchester City players could be a factor in their inconsistent form. Read
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Myhill: Team talk will help Tigers
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Hull boss Phil Brown will learn on Tuesday night the full effect of his decision to publicly admonish his players. Read
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Chopra returns to Black Cats
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
New Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia will hand Michael Chopra another chance to prove himself at the top level after recalling the striker from his loan spell at Cardiff. Read
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Davies wants to gatecrash the party
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa's £10million central defender Curtis Davies has told the Barclays Premier League big guns, "we are here to stay". Read
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Derby open to Hutchings
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Derby have confirmed caretaker manager Chris Hutchings will be considered for the job on a permanent basis if he can revive the Rams' fortunes in the next fortnight. Read
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Ferguson content as United move up
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is satisfied with his side's position in the table as they head into the new year full of confidence. Read
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Gerrard charged with ABH and affray
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray following an alleged nightclub brawl, Merseyside police said. Read
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South Africa eye top spot
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
South Africa are just one win away from becoming the best Test side in the world after condemning Australia to a first series defeat on home soil in almost 16 years following a nine-wicket victory in the second Test at the MCG. Read
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Gerrard charged
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray following an alleged nightclub brawl, Merseyside police said. Read
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South Africa near historic win
Dec 30 2008 | National Sport
South Africa are poised to claim a first-ever series victory against Australia after the home side failed to make any inroads into the Proteas line-up on the fifth day of the second Test at the MCG. Read
