Cole headed for Stamford Bridge?
Football story by Boris Webb, Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:32:01GMT

LONDON - Ashley Cole is all set to leave Arsenal after he was dropped out of the Gunners' squad who travel to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier.

Harewood leads Hammers into FA Cup final
Football story by Brian Watters, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:24:00GMT

Marlon Harewood led West Ham to the final of the FA Cup with a sterling goal that saw the Hammers defeat Middlesbrough 1-0 yesterday. West Ham will now face Liverpool in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff for the May 13 final.

End of an era for Alan Shearer, the Toon Army and Newcastle United
Football story by Brian Watters, Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:28:00GMT

LONDON - English football bids goodbye to one of its greatest strikers of all time as Alan Shearer has decided to call it quits 3 games earlier than intended when it was confirmed that his injury would take a few weeks to heal.

Schwarzer keeps Boro in the hunt
Football story by Boris Webb, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:28:00GMT

Australian keeper Mark Schwarzer was in stunning form although Middlesbrough lost the first leg of their semifinal tie at Steaua Bucharest, who emerged 1-0 winners. However the margin could have been much worse had the Boro keeper not pulled off amazing saves.

Arsenal have their noses in front after Toure's goal
Football story by Fred Smith, Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:28:00GMT

Arsenal put on a gritty display in the final European game to be hosted at Highbury to defeat Villarreal 1-0 thanks to a rare Kolo Toure goal four minutes before half time. But the second leg in Spain could prove to be a tough tie and Arsene Wenger conceded as much.

Barcelona has one foot in final after beating AC Milan 0-1
Football story by Vinnie Mitchell, Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:28:00GMT

Barcelona took a step closer to their first Champions League final appearance in more than a decade as they overcame AC Milan 0-1 at the San Siro in the first leg of their semifinal clash last night. Ronaldinho was once again the star of the game even though he did not score the goal.

Rooney stars as Manchester United hang on
Football story by Vinnie Mitchell, Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:36:00GMT

LONDON - Manchester United kept faint hopes of annexing the English Premiership alive as they beat Tottenham 1-2 at White Hart Lane last night. A brace by Wayne Rooney ensured that United denied Chelsea the icing on the cake for another week at least.

Fowler continues fine run as Liverpool overcome Blackburn 0-1
Football story by Brian Watters, Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:12:00GMT

Robbie Fowler continued his fine run ever since he arrived at Anfield in January as Liverpool notched up a clinical 0-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park last night. The goal by Fowler in the 29th minute was a bit controversial though since Djibril Cisse could have been in an offside position, but was adjudged to be in the clear. This was Liverpool's sixth consecutive win and keeps them in the race for the second spot after Manchester United drew 0-0 with basement boys Sunderland.

Strachan is the Scottish manager of the year
Football story by Boris Webb, Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:12:00GMT

Gordon Strachan has been declared as the Scottish manager of the year by Scottish Football Writer's Association in his first season at league champions Celtic. The former Southampton boss led his new club to a prestigious double of league title and the CIS Insurance Cup.

Viduka propels Middlesbrough to FA Cup semis
Football story by Dominic Taylor, Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:08:00GMT

Mark Viduka played a stellar role in Middlesbrough's 4-2 win over Charlton in their FA Cup quarterfinal replay match last night. Viduka had also starred in Boro's UEFA Cup win over Basle last week.