Premier League fails screen test as Chinese switch off On Sunday night I went to a bar in downtown Beijing to watch Manchester United play Newcastle well there is only so much sustenance to be gained from weightlifting and synchronised swimming sometimes you need a shot of the real thing.
Steve Finnan's Liverpool career 'in limbo' Liverpool fullback Steve Finnan has been forced to concede his time at Anfield may be coming to a close and says he feels as though his career is "in limbo".
Cesc Fabregas would transform England If only Cesc Fabregas was English. Then I would be a lot more optimistic about England's prospects for the future.
Neutral venue for Republic game The Republic of Ireland will play their World Cup qualifier against Georgia at a neutral venue due to the security situation in the former Soviet state.
Burley relishes McFadden return Scotland manager George Burley confirms James McFadden will form a strike partnership with Kenny Miller against Northern Ireland.
Wales to keep Earnshaw in reserve Wales are expected to keep Rob Earnshaw on the bench for their friendly with Georgia in Swansea on Wednesday.
Ipswich move for Ameobi shelved Ipswich put a move for Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi on hold because of a hamstring injury to the 26-year-old.
Blackburn weigh up double swoop Blackburn are weighing up a possible double swoop for Valencia winger Joaquin and striker Nikola Zigic, BBC Radio Lancashire understands.
Argentina knock out rivals Brazil Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 to set up an Olympics final against Nigeria in the men's football competition.
Nigeria reach Olympic final The Dream Team crush Belgium 4-1 to scorch into the Olympic final in a superb display, whilst Argentina see off Brazil 3-0.
Sunderland target more signings Sunderland manager Roy Keane hopes to bring in two or three more players before the end of the transfer window on 1 September.
Aston Villa: Midfielder move played down Czech Republic midfielder Jaroslav Plasil has played down talk of a move to Aston Villa and says he is happy with Osasuna.
Charlton Athletic: Basey injury setback Charlton are sweating over the fitness of Grant Basey after the player picked up a hamstring injury against Watford.
Birmingham City: Midfielder injury setback Birmingham will be without midfielder Medhi Nafti for the next two weeks after the player picked up a slight hamstring injury.
Rangers: Defender moves on Rangers have allowed Andy Webster to join Bristol City on loan in order to get some first-team action under his belt.
Norwich City: Jimmy trains with City Veteran striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says he is just training with Norwich but has not ruled out joining the Canaries.
Celtic: Loovens can get better - Strachan Gordon Strachan believes Celtic's new signing Glenn Loovens will continue to improve after unveiling him at Parkhead on Tuesday.
Sunderland: Rovers dismiss Cats bid Blackburn have played down talk that a fresh approach has been made by Sunderland for striker Benni McCarthy.
Ipswich Town: Ameobi close to Ipswich deal Jim Magilton has confirmed that Ipswich are on the verge of signing striker Shola Ameobi after agreeing a fee with Newcastle.
Bristol City: Johnson says Webster is ready Gary Johnson has hailed Bristol City's loan capture of Rangers' Scotland international Andy Webster and says he is fully fit to play.
Stoke trialing Ghanaian winger Vitalfootball: Stoke: 19/08/2008 21:24:00 Stoke City are reported to be trialing Ghanaian international winger, Haminu Dramani
Nelsen: We Did It For Ince!!! Vitalfootball: Blackburn: 19/08/2008 19:46:00 Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has said that Rovers' 3-2 win over Everton last Saturday was for manager Paul Ince
Rovers Make An Offer For Joaquin Vitalfootball: Blackburn: 19/08/2008 19:42:00 Blackburn Rovers are understood to have made an approach to Valencia for Joaquin.
