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Monday, October 1, 2007. 1600 BST
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The news in 60 seconds
OWEN BACK FOR WEEKEND
Michael Owen could be back playing by the weekend, according to Sam Allardyce. The Newcastle manager is desperate to get at least a couple of matches out of his Northern Crock before he goes off and gets himself injured on international duty again.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article2563375.ece
BARTON BLOW
Joey Barton should be able to stay out of trouble for at least four more weeks. Big Sam has said that the midfield player, who broke a metatarsal in pre-season and has yet to play since his £5.8 million summer signing from Manchester City, is at least a month away from a return.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article2567404.ece
RONALDO PLEDGE
Bad news for Franck Queudrue. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Manchester United winker, has pledged to carry on terrorising Premier League defenders for years to come. Ronaldo says that Old Trafford is "one of his homes" and he will stay at the club for "many more years".
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article2567224.ece
GREGORY SACKED
As if West London wasn't already reeling from the loss of Jose Mourinho, another smarmy superego is on his way out of the capital. John Gregory, the QPR and former Aston Villa manager, has been sacked after his team's humiliating 5-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article2566462.ece
CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS
Not even a fractured cheekbone will stop braveheart John Terry from turning out for England. The Chelsea defender is prepared to wear a Phantom of the Opera-style mask for the Euro 2008 qualifiers in two weeks' time. He's unlikely to be risked against Valencia on Wednesday, but the club haven't ruled him out yet.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/chelsea/article2563399.ece
GERRARD: A WORKING-CLASS HERO
From stealing graph paper in Woolworths to breaking into the Liverpool first team: Steven Gerrard drops his guard to explain how his tough upbringing has helped to keep his feet on the ground.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article2563149.ece
HLEB ON BOARD
Alexander Hleb travelled with the Arsenal squad for tomorrow's Champions League match against Steaua Bucharest despite injury but Wes Brown and Nemanja Vidic missed training for Manchester United today and are doubtful for the match against AS Roma.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article2568217.ece
ONE CRAZY WEEKEND
Steve Coppell and 'Arry Redknapp are left scratching their heads after their record-breaking day out, Bentley produces a hair-raising performance and Sven delights as his misfits take shape. All the match reports from the weekend's action.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/
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If you've got another couple of minutes
THEGAME PODCAST
It's packed with more excitement than an 11-goal thriller, it's more in your face than a Clint Dempsey challenge and it's online in a couple of hours. TheGame Podcast is back, with one crucial difference: there's no more Mourinho. The team have pledged not to mention the Special One as they concentrate on the business at hand. Gabriele Marcotti, the compere beyond compare, is joined by Nigel Winterburn, who helps to explain how Arsene Wenger manages to make money and win matches at Arsenal (while handing out a 40 per cent pay rise to his back four). Tony Cascarino and resident genius Bill Edgar complete the line-up. Online from 6pm.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/audio_video/
SAMUEL'S DEBATE
Roman Abramovich has more money than sense if he thinks he can solve Chelsea's problems by splashing out on another ageing superstar, or at least that's Martin Samuel's verdict. Our Chief Football Correspondent says the Russian billionaire can flex his financial muscle as much as he wants, but the only players worth buying are the ones that aren't for sale. If Barcelona are prepared to let Ronaldinho go, that's because he's on the wane. What do you think? Is Ronaldinho the answer to Chelsea's problems or is he another Andriy Shevchenko?
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/abramovichs-tra.html
VOLZ SHOCKER
Moritz Volz - the Fulham right back who is as famous for his love of David Hasselhoff as he is for playing football - has been lecturing his team-mates about their musical tastes. He's fed up with listening to R&B and wants the dressing-room DJs to play something a bit more upbeat before matches. Admittedly, it's about as ironic as Joey Barton giving lessons on etiquette, but he could have a point. The hoodies who control the tunes have been blasting out ... Justin Timberlake.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/fulham/article2563193.ece
TEDDY BOY AND ANNE ROBINSON?
Is it a coincidence? No sooner has Teddy Sheringham been linked to a liaison with Anne Robinson, the Weakest Link presenter, in what was thought to be a tongue-in-cheek aside, than the Queen of Mean announces she is getting divorced. As stories go, it would be almost as far-fetched as that one about Sven-Goran Eriksson and the former weather girl ... but you never know.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article2558469.ece
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21
Number of shots by Jason Koumas this season, more than anyone else has mustered - but he's only scored one.
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A quickie before you go, sir?
REMEMBER ME?
He was written off almost as fast as Derby County's Premier League campaign, but Thierry Henry shows that he has lost none of the old magic with a hat-trick for Barcelona on Saturday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3nGBHyAfLk&mode=related&search=
WORLD MUD FOOTBALL
And no, it's not the highlight reel from the mud-slinging at Stamford Bridge. This is football as it used to be played in the days before climate change: knee deep in mud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbnno6ZgL80
FREE PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
Watch Elano's blistering free kick, Yossi Benayoun sparing Liverpool's blushes and the best of those 11 crazy goals between Reading and Portsmouth. Premier League highlights from all the matches, free of charge.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article2236741.ece
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>>>>>THE TABLOID SCANDAL<<<<<
Bailiffs to hit Kanu for £11k driver bill - The Sun
What you need to know: 1) Bailiffs are set to enter the £4 million home of football ace Kanu after he failed to pay a chauffeur £11,000. 2) The £45,000-a-week Portsmouth star allegedly ran up the bill when he was playing for West Brom - proving that it's not just the Baggies' fans who were short-changed by the Nigeria player
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In TheGame
Tony Evans explains why Cheryl Cole should keep her mouth shut - and he's not only talking about her singing.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/put-a-sock-in-i.html
In QA, Chris Kamara explains why he wouldn't mind a crack at Question Time and describes what it's like to be laid out by Ricky Hatton.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/qa-chris-kamara.html
Bolton Wanderers put five men across the midfield, kept it tight and tried to get something from a set-piece: Chris Smith, our Derby fan, says they were more like a Championship side than a Premier League team - and he should know.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/fanzine_fanzone/2007/09/its-just-like-w.html
Alan Carr says Brokeback Mountain-style celebrations are all the rage but streakers are losing their naked appeal. Who's hot and who's not in the Topical Barometer .
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/alan-carrs-to-4.html
Bill Edgar proves that Chelsea may be short of goals but it's not for want of trying.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/weekend-by-numb.html
In Tony's Fiver , Mr Cascarino makes the case for Dean Ashton's return to the England fold.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2007/09/tony-cascarinos.html
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>>>>>THE RIVALS<<<<<
* Blues to ban Terry - Daily Express
* Work of Art! Mikel destroys Boro - Daily Mirror
* Terry willing to wear protective mask to face Valencia - The Independent
* You stirrers! United accused of whipping up Roma violence - Daily Mail
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Tomorrow's news today
- Exclusive interview with Milan Mandaric
- McClaren and Barwick face the music
And expect...
Jose Mourinho to fill John Gregory's designer suit at QPR and Teddy Sheringham to make an appearance on the Weakest Link.
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