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Taylor makes case for video technology

Players' chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.Read

Middlesex sign Gilchrist

Middlesex have signed Adam Gilchrist for the group matches of next season's Twenty20 Cup - and are confident of securing Sachin Tendulkar as well.Read

French sympathy for Irish exit

There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.Read

Johnson aims to learn from criticism

England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in "determined mood" heading into Saturday's showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.Read

FIFA seedings pressurised ref - Brady

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady claims referee Martin Hansson "succumbed under pressure" in awarding France their controversial winning goal in Wednesday night's World Cup play-off in Paris.Read

We'll fly the flag - Button

Jenson Button vowed to make the United Kingdom proud after joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren to form an all-British line-up.Read

Fisher hits early trouble

Ross Fisher's hopes of earning a £1.6million jackpot on his 29th birthday on Sunday nose-dived the moment the Dubai World Championship started on Thursday.Read

Ferguson surprised by Scotland talk

Barry Ferguson would consider playing for Scotland again if the new manager picks him.Read

Tredwell to replace Swann

England's injury woes increased on Thursday when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain.Read

Gibbs on course for Chelsea clash

Arsenal have confirmed Kieran Gibbs' foot injury is not as bad as first feared - and he could now be fit to face Chelsea later this month.Read

Dunne: We were cheated

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne was coming to terms with being "cheated" out of a place in next summer's World Cup finals.Read

Smith: Managing Scotland is not impossible

Gordon Smith has described the job as Scotland team boss as difficult "but not impossible".Read

Keane blasts Platini and Blatter

Robbie Keane hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through thanks to a hugely controversial winning goal.Read

Controversial goal breaks Irish hearts

William Gallas' controversial extra-time strike spared France's blushes as the Republic of Ireland's dreams were dashed in Paris with a 1-1 draw (2-1 France on aggregate).Read

Marquez keen on Hatton bout

Ricky Hatton looks increasingly likely to continue his career with a high-profile fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez next year.Read

Erinle ready to front up to All Blacks

Ayoola Erinle insists he is ready to lead England in a full-frontal physical assault on New Zealand after being selected to make his full Test debut at Twickenham on Saturday.Read

Vidic set for United return

Nemanja Vidic is in line to return to the Manchester United defence for Saturday's Barclays Premier League showdown with Everton.Read

Gunners tie down Eduardo

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new "long-term" contract at the Emirates Stadium.Read

Raikkonen takes year out

Kimi Raikkonen's manager claims the Finn was McLaren's first choice to be paired alongside Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season - but failure to agree terms on a deal paved the way for reigning champion Jenson Button to get the nod.Read

Murray ready for London test

Andy Murray is relishing playing in front of great home support as he looks to emerge from a tough group in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.Read