General Football News

Gerard Houllier is hoping to appoint Patrice Bergues to his backroom staff at Aston Villa.

Marseille tried to bring Chelsea striker Didier Drogba back to the club last month.

Maurice Edu is hoping to make up for lost Champions League time against Manchester United on Tuesday.The Champions League is the best teams around the world and you always want to be involved in competitions like that, said the Rangers midfielder. I knew, coming to a club like Rangers, I would get that opportunity. Unfortunately, the first year we weren't involved and last year I missed out beca
Edu aims for Old Trafford impact

Nottingham Forest chief executive Mark Arthur has hinted that chairman Nigel Doughty may curtail his investment in the wake of recent criticism from fans.Forest fan Doughty has invested more than £60m in shares and loans during the last decade.But some fans say the dearth of new signings shows the club lacks ambition.Arthur told the club website: When you are putting in that sort of money
Arthur has Forest investment fear

Gerard Houllier is relishing the 'tremendous challenge' ahead of him after being confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager.

Craig Levein says he wouldn't have been sacked had Scotland failed to beat Liechtenstein.

Lord Coe welcomes West Ham's bid to take over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

Fabio Capello has confirmed he has no intention of continuing as England coach after Euro 2012.

Sepp Blatter says FIFA will consider scrapping extra-time at the World Cup.

Co-owner David Sullivan says there is no need for panic despite West Ham's poor form.

Ledley King says Spurs' Premier League form will not by affected by the Champions League.

Steven Naismith says it has been a "positive start" to Scotland's bid to reach Euro 2012.

Man United defender Gary Neville thought his career was coming to an end at the end of April.

James Milner thinks England are capable of adapting to different styles in the future.

Wales manager John Toshack will clarify his position this afternoon.

Rio Ferdinand expects to retain the England captaincy when he returns from injury.

Gerard Houllier is relishing the "tremendous challenge" ahead of him at Aston Villa.

Kevin Doyle has warned the Republic of Ireland not to underestimate Slovakia.

Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi intends to return to Italy once the transfer window reopens.

MEXICO CITY, Sept 8 - Former Mexico boss RicardoLa Volpe traveled to Costa Rica on Wednesday, where he isexpected to take over as the Central American country's newnational coach.The 58-year-old Argentine led Mexico to the second round ofthe 2006 World Cup in Germany and is scheduled to sign afour-year deal with the Costa Rican Football Federation in SanJose on Thursday. 'I'm ready,' La Volpe t
La Volpe set to take over as Costa Rica coach