Kieran Beckles Archives: 09/2011

Frank Lampard declared he “always wants to play” after scoring on his return to the Chelsea starting line-up as The Blues were held to a…

Jack Wilshere will be out of action for up to five months after the Arsenal midfielder underwent ankle surgery on Monday. The 19-year-old, who was…

Patrice Evra has issued his support for under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. The United left-back admits the 20-year-old has made some mistakes since…

Ireland head coach Declan Kidney was delighted with his side’s assured performance after they cruised past Russia at Rotorua International Stadium on Sunday. Kidney’s men…

Ireland skipper Leo Cullen has urged his players to build on last weekend’s stunning victory over Australia with a similarly impressive win against Russia on…

Jack Wilshere has been ruled out until Christmas after Arsenal confirmed the midfielder will undergo surgery on an ankle problem on Monday. The 19-year-old aggravated…

Claudio Ranieri is a short-term fix to Internazionale’s problems but his challenge at the San Siro will be to escape from the lingering shadow of…

Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Manchester United’s medical staff after Owen Hargreaves criticised the treatment he received at Old Trafford for a knee injury. The…

Michael Owen has declared he wants to play “all the time” after his brace helped Manchester United to a 3-0 victory over Leeds United in…

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has backed striker Darren Bent to start finding the net on a regular basis. Bent, 27, has only scored once…

Harry Redknapp was delighted with the “fantastic football” Tottenham produced as they demolished nine-man Liverpool at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Emmanuel Adebayor’s brace and…

Wales head coach Warren Gatland hailed the “great character” of his side after they overcame Samoa in Pool D in Hamilton on Sunday. Six points…

Queens Park Rangers boss Neil Warnock was delighted with his side’s “cracking” display as the Londoners racked up a three-goal victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at…

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew hailed a “terrific” performance after his side settled for a point against Aston Villa on Saturday. Leon Best’s fourth goal…

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis was quick to hail his side’s spirit after their Europa League opener at Dynamo Kyiv – despite having conceded a…

Vincent Kompany admitted Manchester City were “too open” after his side drew their first Champions League game against Napoli on Wednesday. The Serie A side…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas could not hide his delight after watching his side beat Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Second half goals from…

Captain Brian O’Driscoll admitted Ireland must improve after his side struggled to victory over the USA in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday. Ireland…

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players that they “must improve” despite their impressive start to the Premier League season. Sergio Agüero’s well-taken…

Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher bemoaned a “harsh” penalty decision after Stoke City condemned the Reds to their first defeat of the Premier League campaign at…

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has challenged the Reds to carry the momentum from their impressive run of form into their trips to Stoke City and…