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2013
Articles from 28th Jan 2013
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Bolton 1 Everton FC 2 - history may be repeating itself
Jan 28 2013 | Everton FC News
THROUGHOUT his now 500-game tenure, David Moyes has never been one for reminiscing on past glories. Read
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Phil Jagielka says Everton FC feeling strain on squad
Jan 28 2013 | Everton FC News
PHIL JAGIELKA admits Everton’s drive for success on two fronts is putting a strain on the squad – and hopes David Moyes can bring in a fresh face this week. Read
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Oldham 3 Liverpool FC 2 - LFC lose appetite for contest
Jan 28 2013 | Liverpool FC News
IF there’s one thing that could prompt Brendan Rodgers to lose his appetite, it was this. Read
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Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers blames youngsters after FA Cup exit
Jan 28 2013 | Liverpool FC News
ANGRY Brendan Rodgers pointed the finger at his youngsters after watching Liverpool slump to a humiliating FA Cup exit. Read
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New archbishop tells of excitement
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The next Archbishop of Canterbury has told of the excitement and apprehension he feels about taking up his new role. Read
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Succession Bill clears the Commons
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
New laws allowing a first born daughter to succeed the throne have cleared the Commons after only two days of debate in the House of Commons. Read
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Murdoch sorry for Israel cartoon
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Rupert Murdoch has offered a "major apology" for a "grotesque" cartoon in the Sunday Times that has sparked claims of anti-semitism. Read
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Man killed by betting shop sign
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A man has died after being hit by a sign which fell from a William Hill betting shop. Read
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Queen Beatrix announces abdication
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced that she will abdicate on April 30 after 33 years as head of state. Read
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Teen stabbed in 'drugs attack'
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A 16-year-old boy was knifed to death in the street in a suspected drugs-related attack. Read
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'Threat' to Libya British Embassy
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Foreign Office is working with the Libyan government in response to a "potential threat" against the British Embassy in Tripoli. Read
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Crash death couple 'planned family'
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A married couple who were killed in an alleged hit-and-run as they rode a tandem were hoping to start a family and were due to start IVF treatment, friends have said. Read
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Tory MPs blast HS2 rail link plans
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron is facing a backlash from Conservative MPs opposed to the HS2 high-speed rail link as the Government published draft plans to extend the line to the north of England. Read
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Woman to appeal Bali death sentence
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A British grandmother sentenced to death by firing squad for smuggling cocaine into Bali has notified Indonesian officials she intends to appeal against the ruling. Read
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Immigration curbs examined: No 10
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Ministers are looking at measures to curb immigration from Bulgaria and Romania when existing controls are lifted at the end of this year, Downing Street has confirmed. Read
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Flood alert as more rain sweeps in
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Fresh flood warnings have been issued as further heavy rain and strong winds due to batter Britain this week bring a new risk of danger and disruption. Read
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Iran 'launches monkey into space'
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Iran has claimed it sent a monkey into space in what it described as another step toward the goal of manned space flight. Read
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Cameron pledges support for France
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has assured French president Francois Hollande that Britain is "keen" to help Paris with its military operation to oust Islamist militants in northern Mali, Downing Street said. Read
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PM vows to press ahead with HS2
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has insisted new high-speed rails links to the north of England will go ahead despite a backlash as the routes were unveiled. Read
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Prison officer quizzed by police
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A prison officer has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged corrupt payments to public officials, Scotland Yard has said. Read
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Plans to 'trade' water to dry areas
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Ofwat has announced plans to persuade utilities to transfer more water to dry regions as part of proposals that will change the way it regulates the sector. Read
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Osborne adds pressure over EU vote
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne has said it would be "odd" for Labour and the Liberal Democrats to go into the next general election telling voters that they do not trust them to make a decision on Britain's future in Europe, while the Conservatives do. Read
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Plea over death penalty appeal cash
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Government is to be challenged over its failure to fund legal representation for a British woman sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Indonesia, a law firm has said. Read
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Councils warned not to use loophole
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has warned town halls against "cheating" council tax payers by using a loophole to dodge referendums on hikes. Read
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Hit-run cyclists husband and wife
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Two cyclists who were killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident have been named as a married couple. Read
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Stabbed teenager 'heard screaming'
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A teenager was apparently heard screaming for his life before he was killed by a gang brandishing knives and wide swords, it has been claimed. Read
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Bishop of Liverpool set to retire
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Bishop of Liverpool, who led efforts to uncover the truth about the Hillsborough tragedy, has announced he will retire on his 65th birthday in August. Read
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Warning over Afghan Taliban tactics
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The Taliban will stage increasing numbers of "spectacular" attacks as Nato troops prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan, a former Afghan intelligence chief has warned. Read
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Morning news headlines for January 28, 2013
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
HIGH speed rail will be an “engine for growth” that could create at least 100,000 jobs, David Cameron claimed; a heroic dock master dived into freezing cold waters to rescue a baby boy after his buggy was blown in by strong winds and almost 100 flood warnings remain in place across England today as rivers continue to swell from the heavy rain. Read
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Murder probe as boy knifed to death
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A boy, believed to be 16, has died after being stabbed in central London, Scotland Yard has said. Read
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Flood danger as heavy rain forecast
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Almost 100 flood warnings remain in place across England as rivers continue to swell from the heavy rain, which has killed a canoeist. Read
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French forces push towards Timbuktu
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
French and Malian forces have pushed toward the fabled desert town of Timbuktu as the two-week-long French mission against the Islamist extremists gathers momentum. Read
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Pension plans close at fastest rate
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Firms have closed final salary pension schemes to new staff at the fastest rate on record, new research has revealed. Read
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Pyrotechnics blamed for club deaths
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Brazil has begun three days of national mourning for 231 people killed in a nightclub fire which was reportedly started after a musician lit a flare on stage Read
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Johnson accused over Murdoch dinner
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Boris Johnson has been accused of "totally inappropriate" contact with Rupert Murdoch after it was revealed he attended a private dinner at the media mogul's home. Read
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Man questioned after hit-and-run
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A 38-year-old man is being questioned by police after handing himself in following a hit-and-run accident in which two cyclists were killed. Read
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Handbook explains how to be British
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A new handbook has gone on sale to help foreign nationals who wish to adopt UK citizenship understand the "values and principles at the heart of being British", the Home Office has said. Read
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Morsi declares state of emergency
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Egypt's president has declared a 30-day state of emergency and night curfew in the three Suez Canal provinces hit hardest by the wave of violence that has left more than 50 dead in three days. Read
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Boris accused over Murdoch dinner
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Boris Johnson has been accused of "totally inappropriate" contact with Rupert Murdoch after it was revealed he attended a private dinner at the media mogul's home. Read
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Hundreds abscond from open prisons
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Hundreds of inmates abscond from open prisons every year, including murderers, robbers and rapists, according to Government figures. Read
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Immigrants warned over British rain
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
An advertising campaign highlighting the pitfalls of life in the UK such as the rain expected to drench the country this week could be used by the Government to put off would-be immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria. Read
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Top bosses 'facing bonus cuts'
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The bosses of top UK companies are facing significant bonus cuts but are still expected to receive windfalls worth 60% of their salaries, according to research. Read
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TUC chief in workers' rights appeal
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The new leader of the TUC will appeal for help from unions across Europe to persuade their governments to resist any attempt by David Cameron to "repatriate" workers' rights. Read
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Optimism rises in housing market
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
The housing market started 2013 in "better shape" than it has done in either of the previous two years, property analysts have said. Read
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'Green Deal' for energy goes live
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
A flagship Government scheme aimed at making homes more energy efficient has gone live amid claims that hundreds more households than thought have signed up for assessments. Read
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Schools axing 'valuable' courses
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Schools are axing practical training courses despite recognition by school leaders of their value to learners, according to newly-published research. Read
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Redundancy payouts hit record high
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
Redundancy payments increased by an estimated 9% in the last financial year to a record £4.9 billion, according to a new report. Read
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PM: HS2 will be engine for growth
Jan 28 2013 | UK & World News
High speed rail will be an "engine for growth" that could create at least 100,000 jobs, David Cameron has claimed as the Government prepares to unveil the planned route of extensions to two northern cities. Read
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Stock Market report: January 28, 2013
Jan 28 2013 | Business News
The rally on London’s blue chip index came off full throttle as investors awaited a flood of updates on both sides of the Atlantic. Read
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Business leaders push for high-speed rail link directly into Liverpool
Jan 28 2013 | Business News
Business leaders in the Liverpool city region have welcomed the Government’s announcement outlining plans to extend the proposed £32.7bn high-speed rail (HS2) network to the North West. Read
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Ryanair lifts full year profit forecast on strong third quarter
Jan 28 2013 | Business News
Budget carrier Ryanair today raised full year profit forecasts after a strong third quarter result today. Read
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Interest growing in Wirral International Trade Centre
Jan 28 2013 | Liverpool News
THOUSANDS of Chinese companies have said they are interested in moving into a planned international trade centre in Merseyside, its developer said today. Read
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Liverpool will benefit from high-speed rail link, says Government
Jan 28 2013 | Liverpool News
THE Government today insisted Liverpool will benefit from the new high-speed rail network – even though the new line will not extend to Merseyside. Read
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Bishop of Liverpool to retire this year
Jan 28 2013 | Liverpool News
THE Bishop of Liverpool James Jones has announced he will retire on his 65th birthday in August. Read
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Giles wants to build on promising start
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Ashley Giles is beginning to come to terms with his new role as England's limited-overs coach after a challenging first series in India that ended in a 3-2 defeat. Read
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UCI disbands commission
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has disbanded its own independent commission set up to investigate any alleged involvement the UCI may have had in the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. Read
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Halfpenny keen to forget injury scare
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his Millennium Stadium return this Saturday - nine weeks after a "frightening" injury blow saw him detained overnight in hospital. Read
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AC Milan and Juve in Balotelli hunt
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City have held talks with Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus over the possible sale of Mario Balotelli, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Gala agree terms with Drogba
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Galatasaray have announced they have reached an agreement to sign Didier Drogba. Read
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Armstrong sticks to his guns
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
The disgraced Lance Armstrong maintains he did not take performance-enhancing drugs when he returned to professional cycling in 2009 and 2010. Read
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City deny Balotelli sale
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City have again insisted Mario Balotelli is still their player despite yet more rumours linking the striker with AC Milan. Read
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Spurs agree deal for Holtby
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Tottenham have confirmed Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby will move to White Hart Lane immediately. Read
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SPL clubs back revamped league structure
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Top-flight clubs in Scotland gave their "unanimous backing" to plans for a revamped 12-12-18 Scottish league structure. Read
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Lambert confident of beating drop
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Paul Lambert is backing his Aston Villa side to win their survival battle, despite lacking the funds Tuesday's opponents Newcastle have to strengthen their squad. Read
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Report: United most valuable sports team
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Manchester United have become the first sports team in the world to be valued at more than 3billion US dollars. Read
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Everton agree Fer deal
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Everton have announced they have reached a deal with FC Twente to sign Holland midfielder Leroy Fer. Read
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Deng makes funding plea
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
British basketball's biggest superstar Luol Deng has written to Prime Minister David Cameron pleading for UK Sport to restore funding to the sport. Read
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Murray takes the positives
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray will head for home feeling his tennis is "going in the right direction" despite his Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Read
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Everton confirm Fer deal agreed
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Everton have announced they have reached a deal with FC Twente to sign Holland midfielder Leroy Fer. Read
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Tuilagi ruled out of Calcutta Cup clash
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Manu Tuilagi will miss England's RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland, coach Stuart Lancaster has announced. Read
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Laudrup finished with ball boy drama
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup feels the time has come to move on from the furore caused by Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard's clash with ball boy Charlie Morgan. Read
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Johnson keeps Brown as captain
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Forward Kelly Brown has been told he can keep hold of the Scotland captaincy for the RBS 6 Nations opener against England. Read
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Redknapp unsure over Odemwingie deal
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp thinks Peter Odemwingie's Twitter rant was ill-advised after West Brom revealed they had turned down a second bid from QPR for the wantaway striker. Read
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The evidence is clear - Tygart
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
United States Anti-Doping Agency head Travis Tygart has claimed Lance Armstrong is still lying about the full extent of his doping past. Read
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City play down Balotelli speculation
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City have continued to play down speculation that striker Mario Balotelli could leave the club for AC Milan. Read
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Gala confirm Drogba talks
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Galatasaray have confirmed they have opened talks to sign striker Didier Drogba from Shanghai Shenhua. Read
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Peter Houston off
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Dundee United have announced that manager Peter Houston has left the club by mutual consent. Read
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Whelan in the clear over Garcia tackle
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Stoke's Glenn Whelan will not face retrospective action from the Football Association over his two-footed challenge on Manchester City's Javi García. Read
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Baggies reject second Odemwingie bid
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
West Brom have turned down a second bid from QPR for striker Peter Odemwingie. Read
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Dickov safe 'for the time being'
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Oldham chairman Simon Corney has indicated that manager Paul Dickov's job is safe - for now. Read
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Murray rues missed opportunities
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray felt his inability to capitalise on the chances which came his way were instrumental in his Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Read
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Odemwingie in trouble over tweets
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Unsettled West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is facing disciplinary action after several attacks on the club via Twitter during the past 48 hours, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Warning issued over Super League finance
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Super League clubs are on the edge of "a financial abyss" with combined debts of more than £60million, according to a sports finance specialist. Read
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Tygart: Armstrong doped during comeback
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
United States Anti-Doping Agency head Travis Tygart has claimed Lance Armstrong is still lying about the full extent of his doping past. Read
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England hopeful feeling Goode
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Alex Goode declared himself fit for England's RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland after making a successful return in Saracens' 19-11 LV= Cup victory over Cardiff Blues. Read
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Lennon blasts 'soulless' Celtic
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Neil Lennon accused some of his Celtic players of "behaving like spoiled kids" following their shock 3-2 Scottish Communities League Cup final defeat by St Mirren at Hampden. Read
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Brentford got help from above - Rosler
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Uwe Rosler invoked the Hand of God to explain Brentford's stunning performance against Chelsea after watching them go within seven minutes of one of the great FA Cup shocks at Griffin Park. Read
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Warnock rounds on critics after cup win
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Neil Warnock took a swipe at the Leeds boo-boys after his side pulled off another shock result with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Elland Road to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup. Read
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Rodgers disappointed with his young guns
Jan 28 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers pointed the finger at the young players in his team after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by League One Oldham. Read
