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Another month, another anniversary, but one that won’t be overlooked on Merseyside in a few weeks will be the birthday — September 2, 1913 — of the man who, in the broad church of football, is revered as a saint.

Stoke striker Michael Owen could make his first-team comeback against his old club when Liverpool visit the Britannia Stadium on St Stephen's Day.

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam is set to miss tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hopeful striker Peter Crouch will be able to return to action in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League game at Aston Villa.

Stoke duo Michael Owen and Andy Wilkinson are likely to miss tomorrow's Premier League clash with Newcastle.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan is available for selection again for Stoke having recovered from his hamstring problem.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis could be set to welcome back midfielder Glenn Whelan into his side for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against Sunderland.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will assess the condition of Glenn Whelan and Michael Owen ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with the latter’s former club Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis made six changes to his side for this evening’s Capital One Cup second-round clash with Swindon at the Britannia Stadium.

Newco Rangers chief executive Charles Green faces a fresh blow in his battle to hold on to the the club’s wantaway players as his purchase of their contracts is not valid, according to an employment law expert.

Stoke have agreed a deal with former Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness and he will complete his move to the Britannia Stadium once international clearance is received.

Stoke have held talks with wantaway Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness about a move to the Britannia Stadium.

One of the two men who helped gunman Raoul Moat during his shotgun rampage - which left a man dead and a police officer blinded – lost a bid to win a reduction in his “excessive” sentence today.

Rangers will be without suspended skipper David Weir for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League opener against Hearts.

Lee McCulloch is unlikely to have any part to play for Rangers in Sunday‘s Old Firm derby.

RANGERS closed the gap on Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Celtic to two points with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen thanks to a stunning overhead kick from Nikica Jelavic.

Aberdeen 0 Rangers 1

Rangers are boosted by the return of Kyle Lafferty and Darren Cole for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against St Johnstone.

Two men who helped crazed gunman Raoul Moat during his shotgun rampage which left a man dead and a police officer blinded were jailed for life in the UK today.

TWO men are facing jail after they were convicted of being gunman Raoul Moat’s henchmen during his murderous rampage.

Two men were facing jail today after they were convicted of being gunman Raoul Moat's henchmen during his shooting spree.

Rangers are boosted by the news that Kyle Lafferty is set to return for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell.

A mother wept as she described the moment gunman Raoul Moat shot dead her daughter’s boyfriend today.

El-Hadji Diouf made his first start for Rangers as they hosted rivals Celtic in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Lee McCulloch is extremely doubtful for the Scottish Cup fifth-round clash against Celtic after taking a knock to a knee problem during the midweek win over Hearts.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has no fresh injury worries for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian.

NEIL LENNON praised strike duo Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper after they combined for the second week in succession to fire Celtic to victory.

Hearts 1 Rangers 0

Rangers are boosted by the return of Madjid Bougherra from suspension for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hearts.

STEVEN DAVIS grabbed the only goal of the game as Rangers scraped past Inverness at Ibrox to edge closer to Celtic at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Nikica Jelavic is set to be named in the squad for Rangers‘ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hamilton.

NEIL LENNON revealed a chat with former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan confirmed his inspired decision to play two-goal hero Georgios Samaras in the lone striker’s role at Ibrox.

Jamie Ness made his first start for Rangers in their Old Firm clash with Celtic at Ibrox.

Two men will appear in court today accused of helping gunman Raoul Moat during his seven days on the run.

TWO alleged accomplices of gunman Raoul Moat will face trial next year accused of conspiracy to murder.

Detectives in Britain were tonight trying to unravel a network of accomplices suspected of harbouring gunman Raoul Moat as he widened his deadly threats from police to the public.

Fugitive gunman Raoul Moat has threatened the public as well as the police, it emerged today.

Two men appeared in court in Britain today accused of being part of fugitive gunman Raoul Moat’s conspiracy to hunt down and kill policemen.

Rangers are boosted by the return of Kenny Miller for their Active Nation Scottish Cup tie against Hamilton.

Gary Caldwell returned from suspension to take his place in the Celtic defence for the Old Firm derby at Parkhead.

Rangers will be without striker Kenny Miller for Sunday’s Old Firm derby after he failed to overturn his red card against Dundee United.

Jerome Rothen remains in France being treated for swine flu meaning he will have no part to play in this weekend‘s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Aberdeen.

Madjid Bougherra is unlikely to be involved in Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Kilmarnock at Ibrox.