December 5, 2002
Gregory denies any wrongdoing on deals
John Gregory last night rejected any accusations of wrongdoing while he was in charge of Aston Villa.
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December 5, 2002
Mixed fortunes for big clubs in Italy
Serie A's top sides decided to rest many of their first team players in the third round of the Italian Cup, and enjoyed mixed fortunes as a consequence.
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December 5, 2002
Hierro tips Raul to become EuropeanFootballer of the Year
Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro believes that his team-mate Raul should win this year's European Footballer of the Year award.
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December 5, 2002
Reduce number of clubs says Manchester United chief
Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon believes the number of professional clubs in England must be reduced by more than half if the sport is to remain financiallyviable.
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December 5, 2002
Sparta Prague appoint Kotrba as newcoach
Sparta Prague have confirmed that Jiri Kotrba will succeed Jozef Jarabinsk as the club's new coach.
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December 5, 2002
Deportivo did not miss me, claims Valeron
Deportivo La Coruna's Juan Carlos Valeron, who returned to action at the weekend, after a lengthy injury lay-off, believes the side did not miss him.
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December 5, 2002
Speirs takes over at Aberdeen
Aberdeen have appointed Gardner Speirs as caretaker manager replacing Ebbe Skovdahl who announced his resignation last week.
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December 4, 2002
Batty to begin legal action
Former England international David Batty has taken the first steps towards initiating legal action against his current employers, Leeds United, following.
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December 4, 2002
Blatter cleared of financial impropriety
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been cleared of anny financial impropriety by the prosecutor's office in Zurich.
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December 4, 2002
Di Canio blow for West Ham
Premiership strugglers West Ham have been struck a devastating blow with the news that star striker Paulo Di Canio has been ruled out for up to two months.
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December 4, 2002
Hofland out until the new year
Dutch international Kevin Hofland has been ruled out until the New Year after having cartilage removed from his right ankle.
