JOHN O’SHEA wants Manchester United to reclaim from Chelsea the unofficial title of “the most hated team in England”.

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HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten has recalled several senior players to the squad to face the Czech Republic and FYR Macedonia.

FIORENTINA are dead - long live Fiorentina - that is the message coming from football fans in Florence after their club effectively disappeared from Italian soccer.

ALEX BRUCE believes he is finally stepping out of the shadow of his famous father as he prepares to tread the international boards.

MARK BOSNICH faces disciplinary action from Chelsea and the Football Association after a B sample confirmed a positive test for cocaine.

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LIVERPOOL manager Gerard Houllier should be dismissed from his post, according to a snap poll.

CHELSEA boss Claudio Ranieri warned Arsenal last night that nagging self-doubts could hamper the Gunners' title bid as he urged his team to pile the pressure on Arsene Wenger's side over Easter.

ARSENE WENGER believes Newcastle United have become the “dangerous” new ingredient in the title race.

ALL-GIRL band Girls Aloud have topped the Christmas charts in Britain, giving pop promoter Louis Walsh his 22nd British number one.

SUPERSTITION — ’tis an awful curse. For those of us who labour under its heavy yoke, life becomes a bizarre procession of ritual and counter-ritual, all designed to ensure the best possible outcome to whatever challenge is placed in front of us.

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David Beckham last night vowed to end his playing days in Spain and told Real Madrid: “You’ve yet to see the best of me.”

EL-HADJI DIOUF has taunted Jamie Carragher as the war of words between Bolton and Liverpool continue.

JEFF WINTER was one of the best-known referees in the Premiership. He spoke to Brendan O’Brien about red cards, bad language and his toughest game.

ALEX FERGUSON has called on his Manchester United side to shake table-toppers Chelsea out of their comfort zone at the top of the Barclays Premiership.

NEIL LENNON will not be able to play for the Republic of Ireland soccer team following his decision to quit the Northern Ireland team because of death threats.

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ROY KEANE’S mother and father are set to be among more than 20,000 fans who will watch the highly acclaimed ‘I Keano’ in Cork Opera House during the next three weeks.