One of Bryan Robson’s last acts as a player at Old Trafford was to back Alex Ferguson’s judgment in signing Roy Keane.

Emre Can believes the manner of Liverpool’s win over Manchester City will earn them more respect from opponents at home and abroad.

Alan Browne ended four months of frustration in front of goal by scoring a superb volley as Preston marched into the fourth round of the FA Cup by hammering Wycombe Wanderers 5-1 on Saturday.

After an unconvincing victory over Crystal Palace, it’s clear that Liverpool need the future of Philippe Coutinho sorted out sooner rather than later.

Hull City 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame admitted his play-off final winner in Saturday’s Wembley showpiece was the most important goal of his career so far.

Of all the pieces of advice Chris Robshaw has received as England captain, one from Conor O’Shea will have stuck with him.

As is well known, the modern footballer doesn’t always have the best relationship with the modern media. Both, after all, want very different things.

Bryan Robson believes Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will view winning the Barclays Premier League this season as one of his greatest triumphs given the resources available at Manchester City.

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has warned Ashley Young he is running the risk of not getting a penalty he deserves by developing a reputation as a diver.

Robbie Williams struck up a friendship with Johnny Robinson when he visited 'The X Factor' at the weekend.

GIVEN that the post-flotation United has always tended to be a byword for ‘naff’, especially when it comes to the grubbier activities of the commercial department, Saturday reminded us that we can still do some things with a modicum of class.

Somebody will unwrap a rolled-up investment and find something toxic inside. And I don’t mean Joey Barton.

MATT GITEAU’S chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after he was left out of Australia’s squad for Saturday’s Tri Nations opener against South Africa in Sydney.

Matt Giteau's chances of playing in a third Rugby World Cup have suffered a major blow after the veteran playmaker was left out of Australia's squad for Saturday's Tri Nations opener against South Africa.

Scotland prop Allan Jacobsen wants to deliver the ultimate “insult” to Italy this weekend by helping destroy their front row in Rome.

Chris Paterson has urged Andy Robinson to apply for the Scotland job after the former England boss revealed had not yet decided whether to do so.

Goalkeeper Scott Carson believes West Brom need five wins from their last eight games to have a chance of achieving Barclays Premier League survival.

SO HERE we are again, at the dawn of one of those moments you rarely get more than once a season; a massive Old Trafford double-header, full of promise and weighted with silvery significance.

CELTIC defender Glenn Loovens believes former Cardiff team-mate Willo Flood has reaped the rewards for his bold decision to leave Wales in search of first-team football.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson hailed goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar and his defence after they set a double Barclays Premier League record during the 5-0 demolition of West Brom at the Hawthorns last night.

Drogheda winger Ollie Cahill has urged his team-mates to get in the faces of Levadia Tallinn as his side attempts to keep its Champions League dreams alive.

FOR a brief moment last year it seemed Ian Paisley would defy Enoch Powell’s dictum that all political careers end in failure. At the grand old age of 81, he was at the height of his powers with prime ministers and presidents flattering him at every turn.

PETER CROUCH has urged fans not to make Scott Carson the scapegoat for England’s Euro 2008 exit and he believes the goalkeeper will eventually become England’s number one.

SLOVAKIA striker Marek Mintal has promised to step into the shoes of captain Robert Vittek for Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe has backed Bryan Robson and Brian Kidd as the dream team that can propel the Blades back to the Barclays Premiership at the first attempt.

Paul Robinson and Robbie Keane have been ruled out of Tottenham’s FA Cup quarter-final at Chelsea tomorrow.

Roy Keane believes Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has “the edge” over the other managers in the Barclays Premiership – including Manchester United chief Alex Ferguson.

Former Lions back Austin Healey believes it is time for Andy Robinson to stand down as coach after England’s 31-6 defeat by France virtually ended their hopes of claiming the Six Nations Championship crown.

Birmingham centre-back Matthew Upson is to have an injection in his troublesome groin in the hope he will be fit for Saturday’s relegation battle with West Brom at St Andrews.

HEARTS head coach Graham Rix praised his side for grinding out three points in a dramatic game at Livingston in the Bank of Scotland Premier League.

West Brom manager Bryan Robson has called for a limit on the number of overseas players in the English game.

JULIAN WHITE has promised a typically no-holds barred performance when he returns to the England side for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

Curtis Davies has admitted West Brom have learned lessons from their recent shock reversal by Sunderland which “made us realise we can’t just expect to turn up and win”.

Bryan Robson has told the West Brom supporters who booed midfielder Darren Carter during Saturday’s shock defeat by Sunderland “to take a look at themselves”.

Tottenham goal hero Mido has revealed the extent of his side’s fighting spirit which is keeping them in the hunt for a Champions League place.

England captain Martin Corry today backed head coach Andy Robinson as the best man to mastermind a successful World Cup defence.

MARY ROBINSON and Gerry Adams played starring roles in Bill Clinton’s summit of world leaders and tycoons in New York over the weekend.

CAPTAIN David Beckham revealed England were inspired to victory in Cardiff by the hostile booing of the national anthem and he insisted Michael Owen would be welcomed back into the side to face Northern Ireland.

West Brom 2 Portsmouth 0

West Brom boss Bryan Robson hailed his side’s Premiership survival miracle as the greatest moment of his career at The Hawthorns today.

Bryan Robson has insisted midfield star Zoltan Gera will stay at West Brom even if they lose their Premiership status.

Fulham 1 West Brom 0