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  • Arsenal youngster called up by England

    THEO WALCOTT has been included in the England squad for the forthcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers away to Andorra and Croatia. The pacy 19-year-old Arsenal ace is one of four forwards in boss Fabio Capello's 23-man Three Lions squad.

  • Bent helps Spurs put their first point on the board

    TOTTENHAM striker Darren Bent provided the attacking threat in the absence of Dimitar Berbatov by poaching a point from a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and ending Chelsea's perfect start to the season. With Berbatov absent, deemed psychologically unfit

  • CHINGFORD: Former MP reveals appetite for destruction

    FORMER MP Lord Norman Tebbit has confessed that he "could have been a hoodie." The well-known politician, known by opponents as the ‘Chingford Skinhead’, said national service provided a constructive channel for his youthful energy. He said without

  • Hammers boss backs penalty king Green for England

    WEST HAM boss Alan Curbishley has lavished praise on Robert Green following the keeper's penalty heroics against Blackburn. The Hammers were holding on to a slim 2-1 lead when Rovers were awarded a penalty just after half time at Upton Park

  • HAMMERS TALK: Black Cats keen on a second Irons defender

    SUNDERLAND have renewed their interest in West Ham defender George McCartney - just days after landing Anton Ferdinand from the Irons. Black Cats boss Roy Keane doesn't look like letting up on his summer spending spree and wants to add a left back

  • Keegan: Barton did nothing wrong at Arsenal

    NEWCASTLE manager Kevin Keegan launched a stern defence of Joey Barton after the controversial midfielder endured a hot reception on his return to action in Saturday's 3-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Arsenal. Barton - who was recently released

  • Ince surprised by Hammers tepid reaction

    WHIILE West Ham hate-figure Paul Ince wasn't happy with his sides 4-1 thrashing at Upton Park, he was surprised by the fairly low key reception he received at Upton Park yesterday. The former Hammers midfielder was jeered and cat-called by the West Ham

  • Hammers boss makes Bellamy plea

    WEST Ham manager Alan Curbishley implored striker Craig Bellamy not to play for Wales next week after a 20-minute cameo which clinched a flattering 4-1 victory over Blackburn at Upton Park. Bellamy, who managed only a handful of appearances last season

  • HAMMERS TALK: Irons in the hunt for Gunners youngster

    WEST HAM have reportedly lined up Arsenal defender Johan Djourou as a replacement for Anton Ferdinand. Although the 21-year-old Swiss international has earmarked this season as his breakthrough at the Emirates, he has fallen down the pecking

  • ARSENAL TALK: Gunners lose out on major midfield target

    ARSENAL look set to have lost out on another major midfield target, with Manchester City's Michael Johnson set to sign a new deal at Eastlands. The Gunners have been heavily linked with the 20-year-old, who has proved an instant Premier League hit.

  • HAMMERS TALK: Bilic linked again despite Hammers flying start

    MEDIA reports this morning claim former West Ham defender Slaven Bilic is set to quit his post with Croatia to take over at Upton Park. The News of the World reveal that Alan Curbishley earned himself a reprieve with yesterday's 4-1 thrashing of Blackburn

  • SPURS TALK: Tottenham linked with Spanish trio

    THREE more names have been linked with moves to Spurs ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on Monday night. According to the News of the World, Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso still on his radar

  • SPURS TALK: Arshavin deal looks dead now

    SPURS' refusal to up their bid for Zenit St Petersburg hitman Andrei Arshavin could ruin their chances of securing an all-new Russian strike force. Tottenham confirmed yesterday that they had completed the £12million signing of Roman Pavlyuchenko

  • SPURS TALK: Tottenham maybe set to reach a deal for Berbatov

    MEDIA reports claim that Spurs could finally be shot of want-away striker Dimitar Berbatov after taking Manchester United youngster Fraizer Campbell as the makeweight in a £30million deal. The sulking Bulgarian has seen his chances of making his “dream

  • TUBE: Victoria line closed

    THE Victoria Line is suspended throughout today (Sunday) due to planned engineering works. Replacement buses operate from Walthamstow Central via Blackhorse Road, Tottenham Hale, Seven Sisters and Manor House to Finsbury Park. Also from Brixton via