Alex Ferguson has pointed the finger at the media after Rio Ferdinand’s form was questioned.

Gardaí are beginning a second day of searches for a man missing from his Co. Wicklow home for more than two months.

A major search operation is due to take place in the Wicklow Mountains during the weekend in an attempt to find a man who has been missing for more than two months.

Carlos Tevez has admitted criticism directed at Argentina’s players led to him considering quitting international football.

Middlesbrough defender Andrew Taylor returns to the squad for Monday night’s derby showdown with Newcastle after recovering from injury.

West Brom made three changes from the side that beat Wigan last week for this make-or-break clash with Liverpool.

The seagulls have landed … and, yes, Cantona’s famously obscure reference to the birds gets an honourable mention – as a snappy one-liner – in Loach’s off-centre film that manages to be both sombre and uplifting.

Liverpool can complete a season unbeaten at home when they host Tottenham on Sunday – and captain Steven Gerrard believes it is the perfect opportunity to repay the fans.

AZ Alkmaar forward Moussa Dembele has laughed off reports suggesting he is a summer target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen remains optimistic the club can still qualify for next season’s Champions League despite their recent poor run of form.

Gordon Strachan has urged Shunsuke Nakamura to remain at Celtic beyond the current campaign.

Liverpool have signed highly-rated England youth international Raheem Sterling from Coca-Cola Championship side Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

Glentoran and Bohemians meet in the opening fixture of this season’s Setanta Sports Cup at The Oval tonight (kick-off 5.30pm).

Scott McDonald refuses to believe that Celtic are under no pressure in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Arsenal at Parkhead tonight.

Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal must raid the transfer market to add depth and quality to their squad.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club value Franck Ribery in the same price bracket as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben will not be joining Tottenham Hotspur, according to the player’s father.

Gianfranco Zola believes Craig Bellamy could have been one of football’s top superstars but for a spate of injuries.

Alex Ferguson will escape any FA action over his post-match comments at Old Trafford yesterday.

Barnsley have been rewarded for their shock fifth-round victory over Liverpool with a home tie against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals.