Row with Beattie is over - Pulis
Stoke manager Tony Pulis says he has "drawn a line" under his row with striker James Beattie following their bust-up on Saturday.

Mariner in for Sturrock at Argyle
Paul Sturrock is removed from his position as Plymouth manager, with Paul Mariner taking over all football activities.

Notts County are put up for sale
Notts County's owner Munto Finance has put the club up for sale, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

Everton confirm Donovan interest
Everton reveal they are in talks with Los Angeles Galaxy and United States striker Landon Donovan over a loan move to Goodison Park.

Sunderland suffer Ferdinand blow
Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand may be sidelined for at least a month because of an ankle injury.

Mascherano coy over Reds future
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano would not be drawn on his future at Anfield following Wednesday's 2-1 defeat by Fiorentina.

Yobo ruled out until end of 2009
Nigeria and Everton star Joseph Yobo is out until the end of the year and faces a race to be fit for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Benitez eyes fresh start for Reds
Boss Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool's exit from the Champions League can reignite their poor domestic form.

Ball close to signing for Wigan
Michael Ball is on the brink of resurrecting his career with Wigan, says boss Roberto Martinez.

Hearts seek ref answers from SFA
Hearts write to the Scottish FA for a formal explanation of the performance of referee David Somers and his assistants in Sunday's defeat to Hamilton.

Powell open to men's coaching job
The head coach of the England women's team, Hope Powell, says she would consider coaching a professional men's team if she was offered the role.

Rangers boss downcast on Euro future
Rangers manager Walter Smith predicts lean times for Scottish teams in Europe after their Champions League campaign finishes without a single victory.

Gills player injured in car crash
A member of Gillingham's first team suffers a knee injury in a car accident, although it is not thought to be too serious.

Jones wants Cardiff finance boost
Dave Jones hopes Cardiff City can attract new investment so he can strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.

Barca players dominate African shortlist
Two current and one former Barcelona star are named on the shortlist for Caf's African Footballer of the Year award.

Thursday's gossip column
Barcelona's Yaya Toure rules out Premier League switch, plus other rumours

Gold & Sullivan move for West Ham
Former Birmingham owners David Sullivan and David Gold have tabled an offer to buy into West Ham, BBC Sport understands.

Baggies keeper sorry for red card
West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson apologises to fans and team-mates for his sending off against Cardiff.

Southend to extend Morrison loan
Swindon Town defender Sean Morrison is set to extend his loan at fellow League One side Southend United by another month.

Knight handed Shots keeping job
Former Portsmouth keeper Alan Knight replaces Paul Priddy as goalkeeping coach at Aldershot.

Chapman may reform King's Lynn FC
King's Lynn Stars speedway promoter Buster Chapman could help reform King's Lynn FC after they were wound up.

Swansea handed Bodde injury boost
Swansea City midfielder Ferrie Bodde does not need a knee operation and could play again this season.

Derry sign up first four players
Derry City sign up their first four players after all their previous players were made free agents.

Cecafa chief slams Kenyan 'fans'
Kenyan football fans are condemned for failing to turn out for matches in the East and Central African regional tournament.

Bain fumes on Tannadice price row
Rangers chief executive Martin Bain hit backs in the increasingly hostile row over prices for their rearranged fixture at Dundee United.

Irons to replace Britton at Jags
Former Morton and Gretna boss David Irons is to replace Gerry Britton as assistant manager at Partick Thistle.

Clyde 1-1 Livingston
Clyde and Livingston must replay after completing their Scottish Cup third-round tie at the fourth attempt.

Millwall 4-0 Staines Town
Millwall thrash Staines Town in their FA Cup second round replay to set up a clash with Derby County in the next round.

Wenger stands by handshake snub
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he does not regret refusing to shake hands with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes after Wednesday's Carling Cup defeat.

Liverpool 1-2 Fiorentina
Liverpool's disappointing Champions League campaign ends in miserable fashion, with Alberto Gilardino's last-gasp goal giving Fiorentina victory.

World Cup fixtures by date
Chronological fixtures for the 2010 World Cup.

Everton clinch spot in cup final
Everton reached the Women's Premier League Cup final with a 2-1 extra time victory over 10-woman Arsenal.

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