da betcris： A 2-1 Carling Cup victory took some of the heat off Avram Grant and put the Hammers a favourable position in the first leg in the semi final. The result hasn’t stopped the speculation around the Israeli’s future and Grant blasted those within the media for spreading the rumours.
da luck： In the news and papers there has been a mixed bag of stories this morning that includes Stuart Pearce in line to manage the Olympic team in 2012; Man City rocked by Balotelli blow, while David Miliband set to be named vice chairman of Sunderland.
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Era of massive spending is over, say City as Uefa cracks down – Guardian
Pearce favourite to take charge of Olympic team – Daily Telegraph
It’s gonna get Messi, Arsene – Sun
Balotelli blow hits City – Sky Sports
Sunderland’s new left winger! Labour MP Miliband set to be named vice-chairman – Daily Mail
Defiant Grant slams ‘rumour’ spreader’ – Mirror
Foreign cash causes unrest for managers, says Ferguson – Independent
Reds prepare £10m bid for ‘new Walcott’ – Guardian
Wenger admits Arsenal want to sign defender – Guardian
Dalglish seeking instant return from Torres – Daily Telegraph
Iniesta deserved Fifa award – he had the world at his feet in 2010 – Independent
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