The Scot has taken 30 points from 15 matches since he took over from Roy Hodgson
Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers
May 2, 2011 By
Man United and City go head-to-head for Serie A stars, Liverpool eye QPR skipper and Arsenal priced out of move for PSG defender
Why Andy Carroll's switch to Liverpool might just have saved his career – and kept him out of jail
May 2, 2011 By
The most expensive footballer in English history has never tried to hide the fact that he likes a drink or two. And his penchant for a pint has already caused concern for England coach Fabio Capello, if not yet for Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish, who paid a massive £35million for his services. But is party-animal Carroll’s nocturnal lifestyle and fondness for the booze likely to hinder his development as a top Premier League and international player? Those close to him don’t think so and I …
After yet more goal-line controversy, why haven't we got technology?
May 1, 2011 By
There were renewed calls for the football authorities to introduce technology to aid officials after another controversial goal-line incident during Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: Daily Mirror match report
Frank Lampard had a goal given, when it appeared the whole of the ball had not crossed the whole of Heurelho Gomes’ goal-line.
The Daily Mirror’s chief football writer Martin Lipton examines why football has yet to embrace the technology that could clea…
We don't miss Andy Carroll, insists Toon boss Pardew
May 1, 2011 By
“The link play Suarez gives Liverpool was more important than the impact Andy Carroll had on the game, which was minimal, and didn’t impact on us,” said the Newcastle boss after 3-0 defeat
Clattenburg's hair transplant and Micky Quinn's decapitated kneecaps
May 1, 2011 By
Despite a strong performance from Chris Foy, Mark Clattenburg is 3PM’s ref of the week after outing himself as a hair transplant recipient.
The popular Geordie whistler, whose Prince Williamesque bald spot mysteriously disappeared at the start of last season, is appearing in adverts promoting a ‘Hair Loss Solution Centre’, along with the truly cringe worthy quote: “The hardest decision to make is to pick up the phone and make that call. But I did, and it changed my life.”
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After Mario Balot…
Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle: Daily Mirror match report
May 1, 2011 By
Kuyt’s Dutch of class keeps King Kenny on course for Europe
Liverpool's 20 title claim disappears… and so does Kevin Davies
May 1, 2011 By
With Manchester United closing in on passing their 18 championships, Liverpool have wisely removed an article from their official website in which a club historian argued the Anfield club had actually won 20 titles.
Wrote Stephen Done: “We won one in the First World War and another one in the Second World War. It’s generally accepted that you are not really supposed to count those, but I know there are some clubs that are starting to include them in their honours list.”
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Sad times for the T…
German in 'dont like queueing' shock!
May 1, 2011 By
Robert Huth has done nothing to explode the myth that Germans are towels-down merchants who don’t like waiting their turn. Asked by the Stoke programme “what is the longest you have ever had to queue for something?”, the Berliner replied: “I don’t – I normally sneak in because I hate waiting and just try to get to the front.”
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Bizarre sight of the weekend: West Brom’s Ishmael Miller coming off a train to London’s Euston Station on Saturday night and being a Good Samaritan by carrying thre…
Who's up and who's down – full guide to this season's promtions and relegations in the Football League
May 1, 2011 By
Plus all the play-offs permutations
