Nick Moore

The average life of a sacked Championship manager has halved to just a year, according to statistics released by the League Managers Association (LMA).

Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou believes he would have enjoyed more playing time at Stamford Bridge had Jose Mourinho not left the club prematurely in 2007.

Brazil defender Thiago Silva admits his country could struggle at next summer's World Cup.

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Former FC Twente manager Steve McClaren believes Everton missed out on a potential Premier League star in highly-rated midfielder Leroy Fer.

There would be no problems in the Manchester City dressing room if captain Carlos Tevez ends up staying at the Etihad Stadium, team-mate David Silva has insisted.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes there’s no reason why his best years cannot be ahead of him, even at the age of 33.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has heaped praise upon Dutch international Wesley Sneijder.

David Beckham believes Sir Alex Ferguson is still the best manager in the world after facing his Manchester United team during their pre-season tour.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Manchester City will pose a genuine threat for the Premier League title in 2011/12.

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has called on the Premier League’s big guns to act quickly or not at all in their pursuit of his prized defensive asset Gary Cahill.

Former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins believes now is the time for Fernando Torres to knuckle down and make an impact for the Blues.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes the Catalan side must be patient in their pursuit of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has stated that he is ready to provide ample competition to new signing David de Gea at Old Trafford this season.

Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing has declared that he is willing to stay and battle for his place in the first-team squad.

Italian giants Inter Milan insist they have received no formal offer from Manchester United for midfielder Wesley Sneijder.

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to win the Norwegian title as manager of Molde, so that it will propel him towards the top job at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has claimed he was a £35.7 million transfer target for Chelsea in last month’s transfer window.

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has hit out at Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal over their pursuit of Saints starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the January transfer window.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed he questioned his position with the club following their poor start to the season.