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… United began with what looked like an uncreative midfield but shaded the first half. New skipper Alan Smith was in inspired form and produced a superb man of the match performance. The defence was shaky with Fabricio Collocini at the back but Steven Taylor proided some much needed solid foundations. Up-front, Andy Carroll won almost every ball in the air but Shola failed to make…

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… disposal: Nicky Butt, Steve Taylor, Damien Duff, Steve Harper, Fabricio Coloccini, Kevin Nolan, Alan Smith, Geremi, Jonas Gutierrez are all Premier League class but Reading will have the expertise to make them struggle in a new climate and we’ll give them a true welcoming to the Championship. So Reading’s youngsters have the chance the portray their talents in front of the Sky…

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ALAN Smith has been confirmed as Newcastle United’s new captain as the Magpies frantically look for some sort of leadership in the dressing room despite the ongoing problems surrounding the club.

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Newcastle paid tribute to local hero Sir Bobby Robson on Saturday as United beat Reading 3-0 at St James Park. Fellow Geordie Shola Ameobi hit his first professional hat-trick to sink a Royals side that looked decidedly flat after the break despite a bright opening. Alan Smith could have seen red for the home side early on, escaping a second yellow card in quick succession thanks to…

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Newcastle United striker Alan Smith shrugged off the jeers from his former Leeds United fans during this week’s fiery friendly. read more

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The five British clubs in the Champions League are handed favourable draws for the group stage of the competition.

Midfielder Elena Fomina does not expect Russia to repeat the mistakes which cost her side dearly against Sweden when Igor Shalimov’s side face England in a crunch game on Matchday 2 in Group C.

Italy’s spectacular match-winner against England, Alessia Tuttino, says the Azzurre will be taking the game to Sweden in their potential UEFA WOMEN’S EURO 2009™ Group C decider on Friday.

Norway midfielder Solveig Gulbrandsen confessed that she has been “overwhelmed” by teenage team-mate Cecilie Pedersen, after the surprise starter struck in the 1-0 victory against Iceland.

Sporting director Txiki Begiristain has confirmed Barcelona are closing in on Shakhtar Donetsk defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy.

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