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Give it to Kinnear - Martins

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has called for Joe Kinnear to be handed the managerial reins at St James' Park on a full-time basis. Read

Australia gain upper hand

A fired-up Mitchell Johnson helped Australia establish a 58-run lead at tea on the second day of the first Test after the hosts bowled out New Zealand for a lowly 156 at the Gabba. Read

Adams reveals Pompey Geovanni snub

Tony Adams has revealed Portsmouth could have signed Hull's Brazilian star Geovanni on a free transfer 18 months ago. Read

Carson wasn't at fault - Olsson

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson has insisted goalkeeper Scott Carson has the full backing of his team-mates on the eve of Saturday's trip to Stoke. Read

Wenger confident over Walcott

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists there are no long-term concerns over Theo Walcott's shoulder injuries. Read

Capello: Owen must be fit for purpose

Fabio Capello insists the door has not slammed shut on Michael Owen's international career. Read

England no longer a goal for Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson has admitted he is no longer motivated by a possible return to the England team - and believes Danny Cipriani will prove a worthy long-term successor. Read

Pietersen gutted after farcical finish

Kevin Pietersen admitted Thursday's 16-run defeat to India in the third one-day international was a "bitter pill to swallow" after the match ended in farcical circumstances at Green Park. Read

Hedman claims City approach

Former Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman claims he has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart. Read

Gallas reveals Arsenal rifts

Arsenal skipper William Gallas has revealed rifts in the dressing room undermining the club's current campaign and has suggested his team-mates have been unsettled by one member of the squad. Read

Sheridan ruled out

England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of Saturday's international against South Africa after failing to recover from a neck injury. Read

Helguson makes loan move

New QPR boss Paulo Sousa has made Bolton striker Heidar Helguson his first signing. Read

Ireland make three changes

Ireland have recalled Geordan Murphy and Jerry Flannery for Saturday's showdown with Argentina at Croke Park. Read

Hughes on keeper hunt

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is scouring the transfer market for a goalkeeper after being given permission by the Premier League to recruit a temporary replacement for the injured Joe Hart. Read

Routledge in Bluebirds loan switch

Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Cardiff on an initial two-month loan deal. Read

Rovers trial for Egypt international

Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to undergo a trial with Barclays Premier League club Blackburn. Read

Compensation available for Gunners

Arsenal could be eligible for up to £1.5million in compensation for Theo Walcott's injury while on England duty, the Football Association have confirmed. Read

Keane denies FA charge

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct. Read

Duo set the pace in Hong Kong

China's Liang Wen-chong and South African Richard Sterne will take a one-stroke lead into the second day of the UBS Hong Kong Open. Read

England lose again

England slumped to their third successive defeat in the one-day series on Thursday after India successfully negotiated fading light to secure their triumph. Read

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Give it to Kinnear - Martins

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has called for Joe Kinnear to be handed the managerial reins at St James' Park on a full-time basis. Read

Australia gain upper hand

A fired-up Mitchell Johnson helped Australia establish a 58-run lead at tea on the second day of the first Test after the hosts bowled out New Zealand for a lowly 156 at the Gabba. Read

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