FORMER Liverpool midfielder Nigel Spackman believes Steven Gerrard will wait until the end of next season before deciding whether to commit his long-term future to the club.

SAMMY McIlroy has been appointed manager of Second Division Stockport, after abandoning his role as Northern Ireland coach.

THE family of US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer is in talks with banks to raise cash for a takeover of Manchester United, the world's richest soccer club, according to reports.

MANCHESTER United owner Malcolm Glazer has been released from hospital after suffering a stroke on Easter Sunday.

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CHELSEA midfielder Frank Lampard has warned his team-mates they must adapt to the tag of favourites if they want to become a major power in European football.

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ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admitted last night that Manchester United could transform their title potential by signing Wayne Rooney - but insisted he is still not worried by the prospect.

PHIL Neville has the full support of brother Gary as he embarks on a new career with Everton.

A LOCAL Dublin newspaper, the Northside People, recently reported that the FAI is replacing the Irish team jersey, introduced in March 2003, and that replica jerseys will cost soccer fans €60.

Mark Staniforth

ANGRY Alex Ferguson turned on his defenders in the aftermath of the shambolic 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough and warned a repeat performance against Lille on Wednesday would probably end Manchester United’s Champions League quest.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger may be foiled in his bid to bring Mark van Bommel to Highbury after the appointment of Guus Hiddink as the new manager of PSV Eindhoven.

Simon Stone

MIKAEL SILVESTRE is in no doubt – Manchester United will win trophies this season.

Simon Stone

CORK CITY'S Shane Long is set to make his full debut for Ireland as Sean McCaffrey's under-19s strive to get their UEFA qualifying challenge back on track against Albania here in Serbia this afternoon.

THE first time Teddy Sheringham left Tottenham it marked the beginning of a decline in the club’s fortunes, such was the influence of the then-England striker on the team.

FURIOUS Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has warned Arsenal to look at their own conduct before accusing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of feigning injury.