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    CHAMPIONSHIP: STOKE CITY STRIKER ARRESTED AGAIN OVER TAG October 13, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Stoke City striker Vincent Pericard has been arrested after his electronic tag came off twice in a week Pericard, 25, was released early form prison last month after serving just over four weeks of a four-month sentence after he falsely claimed that he was not the driver of his speeding

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    CHAMPIONSHIP: PORTSMOUTH ASSISTANT MANAGER DENIES RUNNING FOR QUEENS PARK RANGERS October 13, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Portsmouth assistant manager Tony Adams has denied that he is in the running for the vacant manager's post at Queens Park Rangers. The ex-Arsenal and England captain has stated his commitment the Premier League club until the end of the season at least, when his current contract expir

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    LIVER POOL: GERRARD ADMITS PERSUADING TEAM-MATE JAMIE CARRAGHER TO "STAY INVOLVED" WITH ENGLAND October 13, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Steven Gerrard has revealed he tried to persuade Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher to "stay involved" with England - but he has every confidence in Sol Campbell to fill the breach left by injured captain John Terry. With Terry sidelined by a knee problem Carragher would have been a

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    INTERNATIONAL SOCCER: BRAZIL STRUGGLES IN DRAW AWAY TO COLOMBIA October 15, 2007

    (SomaliNet) In their opening match of the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, Brazil struggled to an uninspiring goalless draw away to Colombia. The only team to have played at all 18 World Cups, Brazil are likely to be happier with the point, achieved at 2,600 metres above sea level on a slippe

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: WEST HAM INVITES POLAND UNDER-17 INTERNATIONAL October 15, 2007

    (SomaliNet) West Ham have invited Poland Under-17 international Filip Modelski for a week's trial at the club. The 16-year-old defender, who plays for Polish side Arka Gdynia, flies to London on Sunday. Modelski said: "Everything started when I received an international call-up to join Poland

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: WIGAN MANGER REVEALS MAKING CHEEKY BID FOR ROONEY October 15, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has revealed he made a cheeky attempt to sign Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney on loan last week. Wigan were humbled 4-0 by Manchester United last weekend and Hutchings inquired about Wayne Rooney's availability during a post-match chat wit

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: GUNNERS KEEPER EXPECTS PLACE BACK October 15, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Jens Lehmann says he "expects" to reclaim his place in Arsenal's starting XI for next weekend's game against Bolton. The Germany goalkeeper has not played for the Gunners since a 1-1 draw with Blackburn on August 19 - the last time Arsenal dropped points - with an elbow problem. Bu

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    FA CUP : DINNINGTON DUMPED OUT October 15, 2007

    (SomaliNet) The dream of reaching the first round of the FA Cup for Sheffield-based Dinnington Town ended when they were crushed 7-1 by Bradford Park Avenue. Dinnington, 13th in the Northern Counties East League One, were only founded seven years ago and ended with only nine men against the North

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    EURO 2008: ENGLAND CAPTAIN SAYS HE’S FIT TO PLAY October 16, 2007

    (SomaliNet) John Terry, England captain has declared himself fit to lead his side out in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia. The Blue’s defender missed England's 3-0 win over Estonia on Saturday with a knee injury sustained in training last week. However, Terry has managed to sh

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    SOCCER: CHELSEA’S COLE COULD FACE THREE MONTHS OUT OVER INJURY October 16, 2007

    (SomaliNet) After injuring his ankle in England's game with Estonia on Saturday, Ashley Cole could face three months on the sidelines. The Chelsea left-back had to be stretchered off after going over on his ankle in the second half at Wembley and was replaced at left-back by Joleon Lescott, who

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