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Match Report: Ipswich Town 0 Middlesbrough 0 (Abandoned after 37 minutes)

1:12pm Monday 13th February 2012

THERE was a collective feeling of sympathy for referee Dean Whitestone from the managers of Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town at Portman Road, even if the abandonment suited one more than the other.

Boro look to Ipswich to soften blow for angry fans

1:07pm Monday 13th February 2012

MIDDLESBROUGH want to hear what the final ticketing arrangements are going to be from Ipswich Town after expressing sympathy for the 730 travelling fans left out of pocket by the decision to abandon Saturday’s match at Portman Road.

Match Report: Tottenham Hotspur 5 Newcastle United 0

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

TAXING? Not exactly. Unless you're Alan Pardew. While Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp enjoyed a relaxing end to a week that saw him cleared of charges of tax evasion and widely promoted as the nation's preferred successor to deposed England manager Fabio Capello, Pardew was left with plenty to ponder as Newcastle crashed to their heaviest defeat in more than three years.

Darlington keen for a home game

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

Darlington hope to rearrange Saturday's postponed Blue Square Bet Premier match with Wrexham before the end of the month.

Match Report: Sunderland 1 Arsenal 2

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

SOMETIMES you just can't avoid a fairytale ending in football and unfortunately for Sunderland, they were on the receiving end as an Arsenal hero bid farewell in style.

Beardsley casts an eye over James

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

IN front of an assortment of scouts representing 21 different clubs, Luke James had a quiet day on Saturday.

Henry hails the Stadium of Light atmosphere

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

THIERRY HENRY has hailed the "fantastic atmosphere" at the Stadium of Light in his last Premier League game for Arsenal, but he hinted the game might not be his last for the Gunners.

O'Shea disputes first-half penalty decision

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

JOHN O'SHEA admits Sunderland can only blame themselves for throwing away the lead against Arsenal, but the defender believes it could have been a different story had his side been awarded a first half penalty.

Pardew: 'Harry will find it hard to walk away'

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

ALAN Pardew feels Harry Redknapp will face a difficult decision if, as expected, he is offered the opportunity to replace Fabio Capello as manager of England.