Person: Matt Messias

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Clampdown would have consequences, says referee

England’s World Cup referee Graham Poll has explained why match officials feel they cannot adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ approach.

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Pompey survive Bolton onslaught

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Eventful 50th for Duff

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Bolton scrape past Oldham

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Ireland meet Italy in Deaf Olympics

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Todd makes his point to Souness with equaliser

Late strike sees Charlton win

Crystal Palace 0 Charlton 1

Sun, 05 Dec, 2004

Same old City as Fulham sneak a draw

Robbie Fowler scored an extra-special goal to get his season off on the right foot, but it was the same old Manchester City as they threw away the initiative and had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Fulham.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Newcastle hopes hang by a thread but Robson is still defiant

Newcastle 1 Wolves 1

Mon, 10 May, 2004

Why Curbishley couldn't hold his tongue

Alan Curbishley today revealed his players’ anger was behind his uncharacteristic outburst against referee Matt Messias yesterday.

Sun, 25 Apr, 2004

Davis back in good books with Fulham winner

Sean Davis was back in Chris Coleman’s good books tonight after slamming home the sensational volley which sent Fulham surging back into the race for Europe.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2004

Bolton scramble point against Villa

Bolton 2 Aston Villa 2

Sat, 10 Apr, 2004

Hislop rubs it in on Liverpool

Portsmouth FA Cup hero Shaka Hislop today added to Liverpool’s woe when he revealed his match-winning penalty save from Michael Owen was his first spot-kick stop in normal time.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004

Patched-up Portsmouth end Pool's Cup dream

RICHARD HUGHES and Shaka Hislop were the toast of Portsmouth after the duo dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup at Fratton Park yesterday.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004

Portsmouth get Cup revenge over Liverpool

Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 0

Sun, 22 Feb, 2004

Everton too good for Norwich

Everton 3 Norwich 1

Sat, 03 Jan, 2004

United to appeal Fletcher red card

Manchester United are set to appeal against the second-half dismissal of Darren Fletcher which soured their win at the Riverside Stadium.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2003

Fergie fury at Fletcher red card

Middlesbrough 0 Manchester United 1

Mon, 29 Dec, 2003

'Unbelievable' Keown will win more, says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has backed his “unbelievable” ageless ace Martin Keown to claim more silverware before he hangs up his boots.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2003

Hoult’s howler gifts Gunners

West Brom 0 Arsenal 2

Wed, 17 Dec, 2003

West Brom gift Arsenal semi-final spot

Russell Hoult gifted Arsenal a place in the Carling Cup semi-finals at The Hawthorns tonight.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2003

Own goal means Chelsea crash to defeat

Chelsea 1 Bolton 2

Sat, 13 Dec, 2003

Baggio joins Blackburn as Dalmat charmed to Tottenham

BLACKBURN have confirmed the signing of Dino Baggio on a season-long loan from Lazio. The former Italy international, who had also been linked with Wolves and Celtic, agreed personal terms at Ewood Park yesterday.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003

Fiery Souness’ blast could land him in more hot water

BLACKBURN manager Graeme Souness could find himself in more hot water with the FA following his verbal blast at Aston Villa defender Ronny Johnsen.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2003

Claridge has last laugh against Saints

Steve Claridge had the last laugh as he silenced the Southampton boo-boys and fired Millwall ahead in this FA Cup fourth-round tie.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2003

Sounness facing another touchline ban

GRAEME SOUNESS is facing another three-match touchline ban following his sending-off during Blackburn’s Worthington Cup win at Wigan.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2002

Angry Souness facing another ban

Graeme Souness faces another touchline ban after being sent to the stands during the second half of his side's 2-0 Worthington Cup win at Wigan.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2002

Cole crushes Wigan’s cup hopes

Wigan 0

Wed, 18 Dec, 2002

Angry Souness faces another ban

Graeme Souness faces another touchline ban after being sent to the stands during the second half of his side’s 2-0 Worthington Cup win at Wigan tonight.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2002

Nine-man Fulham hold out for share of points

Birmingham 0 Fulham 0

Mon, 18 Nov, 2002

Depleted Cottagers hold on for draw

Birmingham 0 Fulham 0

Sun, 17 Nov, 2002

Strachan anxious over hero Ormerod

Gordon Strachan is waiting anxiously to find out more about the injury in-form striker Brett Ormerod picked up against Man City.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2002

Ormerod first-half double gives Saints points

Brett Ormerod’s first-half double, following up his midweek hat-trick in the Worthington Cup, sunk Manchester City at St Mary’s where Southampton scored twice - the first after just 45 seconds - in a Premiership match for the first time this season.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2002