Manager Roberto Martinez admits he was tested by Wigan's FA Cup exit to League Two Notts County but will not over-react in the aftermath.The Spaniard kept his squad in the dressing room for the best part of an hour after the 2-0 midweek defeat.Although he refused to reveal what was said to the players, he believes he got his point across and ...

Medal Me This Paul Merson on Sky Sports News : "He [Patrick Vieira] will just sit in front of the back four and keep things ticking over.

Northampton's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster will take place on Saturday, April 10.

Philippe Senderos, Everton FC IF PHILIPPE Senderos ever suffers a moment of self-doubt after being allowed to leave Arsenal, he only has to have a quiet word with his Everton team-mates. The Swiss defender, who has joined the Blues on loan between now and the end of the season, does not have to look far for sparkling examples of players who reacted ...

Spanish leaders Barcelona beat Valladolid 3-0 yesterday to finish the first half of the league season unbeaten, opening up an eight-point advantage over Real Madrid.

After winning their historic treble last season it was always going to be difficult for Barcelona to produce that consistency again but statistics show their high standards have not dipped much.

Real Zaragoza have released Argentine veteran defender Roberto Ayala. Zaragoza have bid farewell to Ayala, who has reached an agreement with the club to rescind his contract.

Barcelona's routine 3-0 win at struggling Valladolid saw Pep Guardiola's side finish the first half of the Primera Division campaign unbeaten.

Alex McLeish has told his new signing Michel to follow the example of Spanish predecessor, Mikel Arteta.

Almeria v Xerez. Click here to bet. Juan Manuel Lillo takes charge of Almeria for the first time when the out-of-form Andalusian side welcome neighbours and fellow strugglers Xerez to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.

Mikel Arteta admits it could be another two months before he is ready to help ease the burden on Everton's stretched midfield.

Mikel Arteta _300 MIKEL ARTETA believes it could be another two months before he can join Phil Neville and James Vaughan in the Everton comeback camp.

Middlesbro' v Man. City. Click here to bet. Click here to follow us on Twitter! Click here for our special Transfer Centre! Click here for more football headlines! Javier Garrido has vowed to make the most of being handed a Manchester City lifeline by new manager Roberto Mancini.

Hercules are chasing Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo. Valentin Botella, the Hercules president, has declared he wants to sign Tamudo next month to boost their promotion prospects.

GORKA Etxeberria is looking forward to his first taste of the Ridgeway derby despite not being able to play a major role.

Almeria have appointed Juan Manuel Lillo as coach to replace the sacked Hugo Sanchez with a brief to keep the struggling Andalusian club in Spain's top flight.

Do you want to hear about Brent Cross Shopping Centre in London, on a snowy Monday afternoon? Didn't think you did.

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo is hoping a deal can now be struck for him to join Tottenham after he seemingly impressed during his trial with the Barclays Premier League club.

I know sherry doesn't go off, but give me a break. It's just taken half an hour to come up with that 'sherry's corked' headline.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has handed a trial to Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo, the Spanish club have confirmed.