Matt Derbyshire

Alkmaar must beat Olympiakos

ALKMAAR, Netherlands - AZ Alkmaar has to beat injury-hit Olympiakos on Tuesday to retain its slim chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League. Last in Group H with just two points from four matches,...

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Evergreen Zico shrugs off injuries

Zico remains optimistic of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout phase despite a spate of injuries so severe the Brazilian legend has threatened to dust off his own boots. "Second place is still wide open," he told...

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Boloni fired up for Olympiacos test

Coach Laszlo Boloni has warned Standard Liege to expect a tough game as they bid to keep their Champions League hopes alive against Olympiacos. The Belgian champions find themselves bottom of Group H with just one point from...

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Standard plays to stay alive against Olympiakos

Updated: November 3, 2009, 7:14 AM EST BRUSSELS (AP) - Standard Liege will be playing to stay alive when they face Greek champion Olympiakos in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Belgian champions are struggling both at...

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Man Utd 2-0 Blackburn

Manchester United won without playing well, which is said to be the hallmark of champions. Their supporters, however, have little truck with that, uncomfortably aware that the team have been below their best all season, and...

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Zico demands sudden impact

Olympiacos FC coach Zico wants the Greek champions to "take the initiative from the first minute" as they look to clinch their second Group H victory at home to R. Standard de Liège on Tuesday. His opposite number, László...

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Standard stay focused on Olympiacos

Standard Liege's preparations for the Champions League showdown at Olympiacos are being overshadowed by the saga involving Milan Jovanovic. Standard Liege head into tomorrow's Champions League showdown with Olympiacos in Greece...

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Allardyce hands Gallagher a challenge

First Published: Fri 03 Jul 2009 Allardyce hands Gallagher a challenge "The desire to be a Premier League player is what Paul needs to have" Allardyce hands Gallagher a challenge Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has told...

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Blackburn Rovers: Rovers eyeing former Italy star

Blackburn Rovers, 13:33, July 4, 2009 Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce claims he has balanced the books as Christian Vieri reportedly links up with Rovers for pre-season. Allardyce has brought in money from the sales of Roque Santa...

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Allardyce Has His Say On Gally

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has informed Paul Gallagher he has a chance to secure a future at Blackburn Rovers. Gallagher has had more loans than Bom Bom has hot meals and was thought to be on his way out permanently this...

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