Manchester United winger Ashley Young insists the players have to take their fair share of responsibility for their recent poor form.

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Celtic Manager Neil Lennon has his side's Champions League draw alongside Barcelona, AC Milan and Ajax is "the best and the worst draw" they could have had.

Republic of Ireland international central defender Darren O’Dea has admitted his decision to leave Toronto FC for the Ukrainian side Metallurg Donetsk came down to one thing — money.

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Chelsea defender David Luiz insists he and his team-mates have to let go their anger at losing to West Brom on Saturday and focus instead on tomorrow night’s vital Champions League match away to Juventus.

Juan Mata hailed Roberto Di Matteo as the “perfect manager” for Chelsea yesterday ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash away to Shakhtar Donetsk.

There might be 22 players on the pitch when Portugal take on Spain tonight but there is only one man all of Donetsk appears to be talking about — Cristiano Ronaldo.

Samir Nasri has admitted France are relieved they don’t have to face Wayne Rooney in their opening Euro 2012 clash on Monday but has singled out goalkeeper Joe Hart as the man who could prove to be an alternative hero for England if Roy Hodgson’s side are to upset the odds in Donetsk.

IF Irish fans thought it was pricey getting to Tallinn, they better pray to whatever God they believe in that Ireland get a favourable draw for Euro 2012 come December.

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WE know all about coals to Newcastle but how about ‘B’s’ to Braga and duds to Donetsk?

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has warned Barclays Premier League title rivals Manchester City they cannot just buy the spirit of champions.

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Scott McDonald is determined to show how far Celtic have progressed during their Champions League campaign when they face Shakhtar Donetsk at Parkhead tonight.

Celtic have crossed swords with Champions League holders AC Milan this season but Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink believes Wednesday’s opponents Shakhtar Donetsk are the best they have faced.

JAN VENNEGOOR OF HESSELINK admits Celtic are still smarting from their midweek Champions League humbling at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk – and has warned Hibernian they are likely to suffer the consequences.

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Stilian Petrov declared today that Celtic would not fear going to the Nou Camp in three weeks’ time for their next daunting Champions League game.

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CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill yesterday laughed off a cheeky question about his future with the club.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has hinted a lack of investment is hampering the club’s Champions League hopes as he was forced to bring on young and inexperienced players against Shakhtar Donetsk.

SHAKHTAR DONETSK coach Mircea Lucescu has warned Celtic they will be facing a better teenager than Wayne Rooney in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu has warned Celtic they will be facing a better teenager than Wayne Rooney in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Jackie McNamara today handed Martin O’Neill a welcome Champions League boost by pledging to be fit for their vital Group F clash with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine next week.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed midfielder Alan Thompson will miss the crucial Champions League trip to Shakhtar Donetsk on October 20.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill admits Champions League Group F has a formidable look about it – with or without Henrik Larsson among the opposition.