| Owen signing 'no gamble' - Beardsley Former Newcastle United striker Peter Beardsley thinks that Michael Owen signing for Manchester United is "a great deal for all concerned" and feels Owen's fitness record is no problem.  Fletcher excited by Coyle philosophy Burnley and Scotland striker Steven Fletcher talks to BBC Lancashire about his transfer from Hibernian to the Turf Moor club. Di Matteo targets West Brom promotion New West Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo hopes to get the club back into the Premier League, and is happy to work in a European-style structure with technical director Dan Ashworth. Hughes prepared to wait for Eto'o Manchester City manager Mark Hughes confirms he has made an offer to Barcelona for striker Samuel Eto'o, and now the club must 'sit back' and be patient while the situation develops. Santa Cruz prepared to fight for Man City place £18m Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz is happy to link up with manager Mark Hughes again, and welcomes the rumours that Carlos Tevez and Samuel Eto'o could be on their way to Eastlands. Gavin Strachan on life without a club Former Notts County midfielder and BBC blogger Gavin Strachan tells Radio 5 Live about the difficulties of being a professional footballer in search of a club Pearce 'hungrier' and hurt after final defeat England U21 coach Stuart Pearce says he and his squad are hurting after being beaten 4-0 in the final of the European Under-21 Championship by Germany, but praises the attitude of his players. Confederations Cup - Goals of the Tournament The best ten goals from the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa. (UK users only) Highlights - Brazil win Confed Cup Brazil fight back from two goals down to beat the United States 3-2 in the final of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. Eriksson applauds England U21 boss Pearce Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson believes England U21 coach Stuart Pearce can make the step up to managing the senior team. News Wizard |