<font size="2">Sam Allardyce has hit back at David Beckham's claimthat the England boss must have international or Champions Leagueexperience. (The Sun, Star)</font></p> <font size="2">English football is set for the biggest transfer-scam probe in the history of the game. (The Mirror, Daily Mail)</font></p> <font size="2">Stewart Downing is set to return for Middlesbrough on Saturday after shaking off more knee trouble. (The Sun)</font></p> <font size="2">Gary Megson says he was forced to quit Nottingham Forest by a bad 'atmosphere' created by frustrated fans. (The Sun)</font></p> <font size="2">Manchester United are planning a £6m raid for Ivory Coast midfielder Didier Zokora. (The Mirror)</font></p> <font size="2">Barnsley have rejected loan bids from Yeovil and Notts County for striker Daniel Nardiello. (Daily Star)</font></p> <font size="2">Marian Pahars has pleaded with Southampton bossGeorge Burley for a new contract following three years of injuryproblems. (Daily Star)</font></p> <font size="2">Shay Given claims Glenn Roeder has transformed Newcastle from relegation to European candidates. (The Sun)</font></p> <font size="2">Tottenham have blocked a move from Leeds to sign Calum Davenport on loan. (The Sun)</font></p> <font size="2">Ricardo Carvalho has warned Barcelona that Chelsea might take dives in their Champions League game. (Daily Express, Daily Star)</font></p> <font size="2">Wigan boss Paul Jewell is set for more talks about his future - but wants assurances about his budget. (Mirror)</font></p> <font size="2">Neil Warnock will be offered a job for life at Sheffield United. (Mirror)</font></p> <font size="2">Villarreal have sparked a security alert afteradmitting thousands of Rangers fans have tickets for the wrong end oftheir ground. (Daily Record)</font></p> <font size="2">Tony Mowbray says the Scottish Cup semi will be a home game for Hearts if played at Murrayfield. (Record)</font></p><font size="2"> </font>
RE: Shay Given is insane! I think that Newcastle's change in form says more about Graham Souness's inept managerial style than Glen Roeder's ability. Poor managers use injuries as an excuse. We've had our fair share of injuries and suspensions this year but credit to Ritchie for getting on with the job.
and these injured players in question coming back into the team. but your right they have had some much easier games. still dont rate souness like
i hate the whole harry redknapp is a good manager farce. He signs so many players some are bound to do good. So glad he has really "saved" pompey from the drop. expect to see him axed in the summer