Friday, 17 May 2013
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09:11Last season's champions are still reeling from their shock FA Cup final defeat to Wigan, followed by Roberto Mancini's sacking on Monday, but should secure an easy win -
09:00The England international has told friends he is convinced there is 'no way back' for him at Old Trafford and is adamant that he will not work with former Everton boss David Moyes -
08:53The midfielder recently became the club's all-time leading goalscorer, and says he hopes the manager can restore the doggedness of his past regime if he decides to come back -
08:41With the Black Cats now safe from relegation, Andre Villas-Boas will hope that his side can put pressure on Arsenal as a win is required to keep their Champions League dream alive -
08:24The retiring manager says he did try to put pressure on officials in his time at Old Trafford, but insists he stopped at mind games - which he saved for opposition managers -
08:11Arsene Wenger’s side are bidding to secure a spot in Europe’s elite competition for a 16th successive season, with third place still not out of the equation if Chelsea slip up -
07:42The 34-year-old was at Stamford Bridge on Thursday to oversee the pitch being turned into a giant pinboard by the company to acknowledge his achievement as record goalscorer -
07:36The 38-year-old changed the concept of a football 'icon' during a glittering career which will be remembered as much for his impact off the pitch as the important goals he scored -
07:35The striker has only netted seven Premier League goals this season but has scored 22 overall in what he describes as "a good season" after winning the Europa League -
07:23The West Ham striker returns to the international fold and will hope to make an impact in friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil -
07:22The Paraguay striker, who is on loan at the Spanish club from last season's Premier League champions, believes the 59-year-old will be a huge success at the Etihad Stadium -
07:20The Blues unite the Champions League and Europa League for 10 glorious days but will soon need a new chant, while David Beckham leaves football behind for the greater good
Thursday, 16 May 2013
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23:55The 38-year-old, the club's longest-serving player, is set to end his association with the Magpies on Sunday and recounts his "dark days" several years previously -
23:29The former England captain has announced his retirement at the end of the season and the outgoing chairman expects that the governing body will reach out to him -
23:17The 29-year-old does not expect to stay at the Emirates Stadium and admits to a feeling of "nostalgia" for his former side, unable to see himself playing for another French club -
23:03The Belgian midfielder keeps to his promise of dying his hair extravagantly if fans donated £25,000 to Everton in the Community, the official charity of the Toffees -
22:03The USA international had chatted with the Blues legend about potentially joining the reigning MLS Cup champions, before the midfielder signed a new deal with at Stamford Bridge -
21:55The 25-year-old was voted by members of the first-team squad and technical staff as the Blues' best player this season, with Nathan Ake winning Young Player of the Year -
21:15The Danish manager has settled into life in the Premier League quickly and led the Swans to their first-ever piece of silverware by lifting the Capital One Cup in February -
20:52The Real Madrid coach pays tribute to the retiring Manchester United manager, remembering the Scot's graciousness when the Red Devils were beaten by his Porto side -
20:24The Uruguayan manager is temporarily removed from his duties, with reports suggesting that he could leave the Championship club after failing to reach the play-off final -
20:22The 38-year-old announced that he will be retiring from football at the end of the season and a number of respected former Red Devils have been quick to praise his contribution -
19:45After his beloved club missed out on a 'Champagne Supernova' with FA Cup final defeat to Wigan, the ex-Oasis man believes that the owners were wrong to look back in anger -
19:09The Saints manager warns that he will follow his chief out the door he decide to walk out due to frustration about his lack of backing from the trust that owns the club -
18:52The former AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus and Inter midfielder, who is working towards his Uefa A license, will take over from Attilio Lombardo at the end of the season -
18:20The Black Cats boss has cancelled his team's holiday plans and ordered them in for training the day after the final game of the season, after fining seven players in five days -
17:30The former England captain and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder announced his retirement on Thursday afternoon leading to an inevitable flood of tributes from the football world -
16:50The former right-back believes that his old team-mate and long-time friend, who announced his retirement on Thursday, has had an "enormous" impact on modern football -
16:24The Three Lions manager is hopeful that the veteran PSG midfielder will remain in football in some capacity after announcing his decision to call time on his playing career -
16:15The former England captain’s decision to close the curtain on his playing career signals the end of a chapter in modern football history
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16:00The former England, Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy midfielder has hung up his boots following an illustrious playing career which spanned 18 years -
15:00The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder will call time on his career at the end of the season following Ligue 1 success with current club Paris Saint-Germain -
13:30The Spain playmaker is ready to snub a move to Paris Saint-Germain and follow his Malaga coach to the Etihad Stadium as the beaten FA Cup finalists look to strike a £25m deal -
13:21Roy Hodgson has included the Liverpool loanee in his 22-man squad for fixtures against Brazil and Ireland, while Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is the only debutant selected -
12:50The day after lifting the Europa League trophy in Amsterdam, the 34-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge for another year
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12:14After notching 23 goals in his debut season, the striker's representative is keen to secure a pay rise for his client with a number of clubs expressing an interest -
12:07Netherlands police have confirmed that a number of fans were detained for vandalism, illegal ticket touting and inebriation, but insisted the atmosphere was generally positive -
12:00The interim manager has navigated a congested fixture list to bring the Blues the Europa League trophy, but has dropped a further 12 points on Manchester United in the title race -
12:00The Barcelona star wants to move to Spurs but deal could hinge on Champions League qualification, with the Londoners ready to sell Emmanuel Adebayor as they plan for summer window -
11:11Following Rio Ferdinand retirement from international duty the Chelsea defender has contacted the Three Lions boss, he he says he will only turn to him if desperate -
09:34The 34-year-old centre-back told announced his withdrawal from international selection on Wednesday and he now intends to "give my all" to the Premier League champions -
09:25The 35-year-old is calling time on his playing career after 17 seasons with Liverpool, and the Manchester United manager has taken time to heap praise on the defender's talents -
08:55The Spanish manager is top of Everton's list to replace Manchester United-bound David Moyes, and the chairman says he will accept whatever decision the 39-year-old makes -
08:14The Three Lions boss is "pretty sure" the Manchester United striker will lead out the national team at some point in the future, and sees him definitively as a striker -
08:00Steve Bruce's side have a solid defensive record and Willie Duncan believes that the Tigers can beat the drop if they can acquire attacking reinforcements in time -
07:48The Gunners forward reveals his manager's fury after Shaun Maloney's free kick sent his side in level at half-time, the dressing-down prompting a three-goal response -
07:35The retiring Manchester United boss pays tribute to his successor, confident that the outgoing Everton manager has what it takes to prove himself at Old Trafford -
07:25The Blues are often accused of achieving little prior to Roman Abramovich's arrival, but few clubs understand better the reality that today's triumphs are tomorrow's history
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
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23:09The interim manager declares his satisfaction at delivering a trophy for the Blues, while the £50 million striker announces his intention to remain at Stamford Bridge
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23:05Having been nominated for the PFA awards, the England midfielder is hailed by his team-mates for his influential season, while Robin van Persie's goals win him the fans' vote
