
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson fielded just a handful of familiar names in his first competitive match against FK Rabotnicki in Macedonia.

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can mount a Premier League title challenge despite the millions being spent by the likes of Manchester City.

A spokesman for David Beckham says he has "no interest" in leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy and has had "no contact or offer" from West Ham.

Cesc Fabregas has explained why Barcelona hold such an emotional pull over him but admitted Arsene Wenger has convinced him to stay at Arsenal.

West Brom are close to signing Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill, who will travel to The Hawthorns on Friday for talks and a medical.
shabba: Sinple question - Why is Harry Redknapp trying to buy a player (Scott Parker) who wouldn't get anywhere near the Spurs first team? I can understand Joe Cole, but Parker is nowhere...

TEAMtalk feels Mark Hughes is exactly the right man to build on the fine foundations laid by Roy Hodgson during his time as Fulham manager.
TEAMtalk's James Marshment thinks Sol Campbell's move to Newcastle United is a match made in heaven for both parties.
TEAMtalk's Simon Wilkes feels the time is right for Aston Villa and Liverpool to sell James Milner and Javier Mascherano respectively.

Blackpool target Paddy McCourt has reportedly agreed a two-year extension to his current deal with Celtic.

Sir Alex Ferguson has no intention of sending Manchester United's Javier Hernandez out on loan in his debut season in the Premier League.

Norwegian side Aalesund have confirmed that Manchester United are interested in goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.
Sir Alex Ferguson has no intention of sending Manchester United's Javier Hernandez out on loan in his debut season in the Premier League.
Hull City striker Kamel Ghilas is expected to seal a season-long loan move to French side Arles-Avignon.
Swindon are in negotiations with Celtic pair Simon Ferry and Paul Caddis after the Glasgow giants accepted a revised second bid for the pair.
Blackpool target Paddy McCourt has reportedly agreed a two-year extension to his current deal with Celtic.
Germany star Sami Khedira's proposed move to Real Madrid is edging closer after Stuttgart revealed the player's heart is set on the move.