What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 5

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted the club can longer compete in the transfer market with their Champions League rivals.
Michael Owen joined Stoke on Tuesday with one minute to spare.
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham is poised to join Burnley on loan.

Andy Carroll has been ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Michael Owen has finally found a new club in Stoke City.
Brazilian striker Hulk has gone to Zenit St Petersburg for a fee of £32 million.
Ryan Bertrand has signed a new contract at Chelsea worth £35,000 a week.
Alan Curbishley has emerged as an early contender to replace under-fire Bolton boss Owen Coyle.
Aston Villa have included Stiliyan Petrov in their 25-man Premier League squad.
Florent Malouda has been left out of Chelsea's 22-man squad for the Champions League.
Brendan Rodgers' bid to bring Clint Dempsey to Liverpool has been revealed as he attempted to broker the deal by offering several Anfield stars in exchange.
Sergio Aguero has upset Roberto Mancini by putting himself forward for international duty even though he is not fit.
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere will start training with a football again next week.

Manchester United made a £38million deadline-day attempt to land Neymar.
Sergio Aguero has risked angering Manchester City by hinting he could play for Argentina next week.
Hugo Lloris has already got the hump with Andre Villas-Boas at Tottenham after being told he is not the number one choice goalkeeper.
Peter Hill-Wood admits Arsenal "cannot compete" in the transfer market with their Premier League rivals.
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is not greedy despite asking Real Madrid for £500,000 per week.
Michael Owen has joined Stoke on a one-year deal which could be worth £2.5million.
Stephane Mbia has revealed he did not want to join QPR.
Darren Fletcher has been named in Manchester United's squad for the Champions League group stages.

Mario Balotelli has been ordered to see a shrink - to stop smoking.
Sir Bobby Charlton has written off Roy Hodgson's hopes of World Cup glory in 2014.
Hugo Lloris is already upset with Andre Villas-Boas at Tottenham having been told he has a fight on his hands to be the number one goalkeeper.
Tony Cascarino has blasted former club Marseille for signing Joey Barton.
Roberto Mancini is on a collision course with Sergio Aguero after the striker eyed up a shock return to action with Argentina.

Michael Owen is anxiously waiting to see if he can return to the Premier League after he agreed a deal with Stoke on Tuesday.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is a target for West Ham, Aston Villa, Celtic and Udinese.
West Ham will battle to keep Andy Carroll for the whole season after taking the Liverpool striker on loan.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he does not want more money from Real Madrid.

 

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THE SUN SUNDAY: The boot that caused Wayne Rooney to suffer a near-fatal injury is under investigation by the players' union. Also: England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set for another shock rollicking from boss Roy Hodgson today.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson will ask Manchester United to pay whatever it takes to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford. Also: Ellie Simmonds won her fourth medal of the Paralympic Games last night - and then vowed to be back for more in Rio in four years' time.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Ricky Hatton is on the brink of announcing a sensational comeback for late November. Also: Manchester City are set for showdown talks with Argentina over the fitness of £38million striker Sergio Aguero.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: John Terry is likely to miss England's Wembley World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday night - and Saturday's potential powder-keg clash between Chelsea and QPR. Also: Ellie Simmonds sealed her place as the nation's sporting sweetheart with another silver medal at the Paralympics yesterday and revealed she would celebrate with ice cream rather than champagne.

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Andy Murray plans to make an emotional homecoming to Dunblane if he wins the US Open Championship today. Also: Wayne Rooney has revealed the horrific injury that ruled him out of the start of England's World Cup qualifying campaign came within a millimetre of ending his career.

THE SUNDAY TIMES: Andy Murray aims to emulate the example of his coach Ivan Lendl and finally win a Grand Slam title at the US Open, purging the memory of four previous disappointments. Also: England's batsmen collapsed to their lowest full 20-over score yesterday to lose the first Twenty20 against South Africa by seven wickets and launch preparations for the defence of their World T20 crown in the worst style imaginable.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will today be given an insight into what is expected of him as an England international with Roy Hodgson suggesting he is going to deliver a dressing down to the teenager. Also: Mark Cavendish finally broke his silence last night to confirm that he wants an amicable split for Team Sky after the experiment of challenging for yellow and green jerseys at the Tour de France did not work out this summer.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Cycling's dream team is breaking up. Mark Cavendish, a key component of Team Sky, last night made the shock announcement that he wishes to leave Britain's premier cycling team less than a year after he signed for the squad. Also: The curious international career of Tom Cleverley is only two caps old but already it could be argued that the 23-year-old has come to epitomise a modern phenomenon in English football: he has established himself in the England team without quite having done so with his club side, Manchester United.

THE OBSERVER: If there was a day made for cussed, canny tennis, it was in the raucous bear pit of the Arthur Ashe Court yesterday as Andy Murray conquered the skies above an utterly perplexed beanpole in Tomas Berdych on the ground to reach his second US Open final. Also: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will play a first competitive match at Wembley on Tuesday having received a stern, if timely, reminder from Roy Hodgson not to allow his recent high standards to slip.

THE PEOPLE: Roy Hodgson will hand Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a rollicking today ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Ukraine at Wembley on Tuesday night. Also: Anton Ferdinand is expected to snub John Terry's handshake when the Chelsea skipper returns to Loftus Road on Saturday.

 

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THE SUN: John Terry still hopes to face Anton Ferdinand at QPR on Saturday - even though he is out for England tomorrow. Also: David Weir completed his London 2012 Grand Slam and roared: "This is a dream come true."

DAILY MAIL: Lord Coe hailed David Weir as "one of the greats" after the wheelchair racer provided a fitting end to a glorious British summer of sport by winning his fourth gold medal of the Paralympics. Also: England's worst fears were confirmed yesterday when John Terry was ruled out of tomorrow's qualifier against Ukraine with an ankle injury.

DAILY MIRROR: John Terry is fighting to be fit for his grudge match with QPR on Saturday. Also: When David Weir crossed the finishing line on the Mall yesterday, he kept on going.

DAILY EXPRESS: David Weir won Britain's final gold medal of a stunning Paralympic Games yesterday and was left relieved the drama did not send his partner into labour in The Mall. Also: Lewis Hamilton closed up to second in the world title race as the man who gave him his Formula One break warned that having an all-British line-up is not vital to McLaren.

DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson has been hit by a defensive injury crisis on the eve of England's crunch World Cup clash with Ukraine. Also: Lewis Hamilton was last night told to sign up with McLaren if he wants to keep on winning.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: David Weir sat in his chariot, its wheels having barely cooled after their history-making spin, and reflected with quiet pride that, at long last, Britain's Paralympians were harvesting the plaudits they deserved. Also: A giant, 140-foot globe stands opposite Arthur Ashe Stadium within the parklands of Flushing Meadows. Built as the centrepiece of the World's Fair Exhibition of 1964, it could now be seen as a symbol of the universal appeal of tennis, a sport in which a Swiss, a Spaniard and a Serb have shared out the men's major prizes for the past five years. So what about Scotland?

THE GUARDIAN: "I will give it everything," said Andy Murray. "I will leave it all out there." As a battle cry the Scot's declaration ahead of his fifth grand slam final today, his second in New York, his second against Novak Djokovic, rang with Caledonian grit. Also: John Terry has been forced out of England's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine tomorrow with an ankle injury that is threatening to keep him out of Chelsea's grudge match at Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

THE TIMES: Andy Murray says he is confident that he can beat Novak Djokovic in the final of the US Open tonight to become a grand-slam champion for the first time in his career. Also: Lewis Hamilton tantalised right to the end. He greeted his cruise to victory in the Italian Grand Prix at one of the world's classic racetracks with all the enthusiasm of a man who has just lost a £10 note and left behind him in Monza a McLaren team puzzled as to where they stand in the bewildering life of Formula One's superstar.

THE INDEPENDENT: Forty-eight hours after Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic sat together to watch their countries play a goalless draw in a World Cup qualifier, the 25-year-old friends and rivals will do battle here today with one of their own sport's greatest prizes at stake.

 

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THE SUN: Roy Hodgson called up three rookies after fearing England's squad could be torn apart by a virus. Also: Roy Hodgson has revealed how Peter Crouch refused to be on standby for Euro 2012.

DAILY MIRROR: Roy Hodgson fears a virus could wreck his World Cup plans at Wembley tonight. Also: Peter Crouch is being punished for his Euro 2012 snub.

DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson fears illness could wreck England's World Cup chances against Ukraine tonight. Also: Jonny Evans has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson after admitting he will play for Northern Ireland tonight despite not being fully fit.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson faces an anxious wait in the build-up to tonight's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine after the England camp was struck by a virus. Also: Sebastian Coe is favourite to become the chairman of the British Olympic Association.

DAILY MAIL: The Football Association will not ask John Terry to submit his mobile phone records before appearing at a hearing into the racist allegations against him. Also: Between foreign bodies and foreign players, the job of managing England appeared to be getting a whole lot harder last night.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson will discover this morning whether a virus in the England squad has ruled out any more of his players for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine after illness suffered by Theo Walcott and Daniel Sturridge forced him into three emergency call-ups yesterday. Also: Roy Hodgson said yesterday that he would not consider Peter Crouch, the Stoke City striker who has 22 goals in 42 England caps, as a late call-up to his squad because the player turned down the chance to go on standby for Euro 2012.

THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson is bracing himself for the possibility of further withdrawals before England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine this evening as a result of a virus that has swept through the camp in the last 24 hours. Also: Anton Ferdinand's hopes of facing John Terry in the West London derby between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea on Saturday have increased after the QPR defender returned to training yesterday.

THE GUARDIAN: Roy Hodgson fears his preparations for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine could be further disrupted by a virus that has prompted Theo Walcott to be sent home and is threatening to afflict other members of his England squad. Also: Lord Coe is set to become the next chairman of the British Olympic Association after confirming he would accept an invitation to stand for the position.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Charles van Commenee, the tough-talking Dutchman who promised he would be on the first plane out of Heathrow if he failed to meet his Olympic medal target, is to quit as head coach of UK Athletics. Also: Lord Coe has confirmed that he will stand for election as chairman of the British Olympic Association after being approached to succeed Lord Moynihan.

 

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THE SUN: England's footballers brought the nation crashing down to earth last night. Also: Arsenal want to prise Didier Drogba away from Shanghai Shenhua.

DAILY MIRROR: Roy Hodgson watched 10-man England held to a desperate draw as Ukraine brought a halt to a glorious summer of sport. Also: Patrice Evra is facing the axe for Manchester United this weekend.

DAILY STAR: Frank Lampard rescued England with an 86th-minute penalty at Wembley last night. Also: Aleksandar Kolarov let his feet do the talking as Chris Coleman's poor run continued.

DAILY EXPRESS: England skipper Steven Gerrard was sent off as England stumbled to an unconvincing World Cup qualifying draw at Wembley last night. Also: The FA will start John Terry's racism hearing on September 24. Officials at Wembley had hoped to deal with the matter sooner but there has been a delay in appointing the three-man Independent Regulatory Commission for what is an extremely sensitive case.

DAILY MAIL: Frank Lampard's late penalty saved Roy Hodgson from feeling as sick as those players missing with a virus. Also: Queens Park Rangers have shipped out one aggressive 'philosopher' and replaced him with another.

THE INDEPENDENT: Andy Murray has ended Britain's 76-year wait for a male grand slam champion, but the 25-year-old Scot said here yesterday he has no intention of resting on his laurels. Also: Shinji Kagawa is a major doubt for Manchester United's Premier League match against Wigan on Saturday after sitting out Japan's World Cup qualifier against Iraq because of back pain.

THE TIMES: Andy Murray wants his life to stay the same but knows it will never be so. As the US Open champion departed the city of his dreams, he had no inkling of the reception that awaits him when he returns to home soil. Also: England tour squad announcements have become predictable affairs but a mixture of retirements, poor results and alleged misbehaviour left the selectors with far more than usual to ponder when they met yesterday to perm a part for the Test series in India before Christmas.

THE GUARDIAN: Apparently the England side are now officially the third best international team in the World. Or, at least that is what FIFA would like us to believe through its increasingly perplexing ranking system. Also: Asked after winning the Scottish stage of the Tour of Britain in Dumfries whether he had his sights set on the race leader's golden jersey, Mark Cavendish replied that he would rather continue in the world road champion's rainbow stripes, which will be his to wear for only 11 more days.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Frank Lampard rescued England here last night, striking a late penalty after a largely abject performance by Roy Hodgson's side. England's saviour also finished as their leader after Steven Gerrard was deservedly dismissed for two yellow cards. Also: Scotland suffered a second draw in four days and may live to rue the loss of four valuable home points.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 13

The real truth behind the Hillsborough disaster was finally revealed yesterday - 23 years after the tragedy claimed 96 innocent lives.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a new injury nightmare.
Roy Hodgson has sent an SOS to Wayne Rooney, insisting: I need to Roo.
Arsene Wenger is set to be offered a new contract at Arsenal.
Pepe Reina's agent has denied claims the goalkeeper is set to leave Liverpool.
Swansea are to hand Neil Taylor a new four-year deal.
Leeds manager Neil Warnock wants Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge on a three-month loan.

Arsenal are to offer manager Arsene Wenger a new contract.
QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is set to deliver a double handshake snub to Chelsea on Saturday.
David Bentley is moving to Russia to escape the "stigma" he believes ruined his Tottenham career.
Every Premier League player is to hold talks with the PFA on player behaviour.
Newcastle have started a Twitter row with a fanzine editor who claimed Alan Pardew faced "unrest" among his players due to a lack of summer signings.
Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his future to Real Madrid before facing Manchester City in the Champions League next week.
Juventus want to sign Nani and Theo Walcott on the cheap in January.
Montenegro striker Jovan Vucinic is on Manchester City's wish list.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is looking at Belgian free agent Anthony Vanden Borre.
Tottenham target Joao Moutinho has hinted he could be ready to quit Porto in January after admitting he wants to work with Andre Villas-Boas again.
QPR striker Rob Hulse is a loan target for former club Crewe.

Sir Alex Ferguson has flown into a mounting injury crisis at Manchester United.

Manchester United and Liverpool supporters have been urged to stop singing songs mocking the tragedies that have afflicted both clubs following yesterday's dramatic revelations about the death of 96 fans at Hillsborough.
Andy Carroll is in line for a shock return next week after stunning West Ham's medical staff with his response to treatment on his injured hamstring.
QPR defender Anton Ferdinand will refuse to shake hands with Ashley Cole as well as John Terry before Saturday's game against Chelsea at Loftus Road.

England manager Roy Hodgson believes his team cannot flourish without Wayne Rooney and is working on a plan to ensure the striker hits the heights again for his country.
Swansea are to hand Neil Taylor a four-year deal - despite being sidelined for the rest of the season.
Robbie Brady will seek another loan move from Manchester United to make sure his international career continues to blossom.

 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH

It was when Brendan Rodgers finally left the Hillsborough vigil at St George's Hall, having talked to the families of the 96 fans who perished on the Leppings Lane End, that he became fully aware of the extensive pastoral duties expected of the Liverpool manager. Also: Arsene Wenger delivered a blunt message yesterday to any restless Arsenal player, telling them they should leave if they are not satisfied with the club's direction.

THE TIMES

A "full and unreserved" apology from the Football Association yesterday has been dismissed as "too little, too late" by the Hillsborough Family Support Group. Also: Andre Villas-Boas has been told it will be a mistake not to have Hugo Lloris as his number one choice at Tottenham Hotspur.

THE SUN

Brendan Rodgers wants to bring hope back to Liverpool. Also: QPR stars will decide today whether to snub Chelsea duo John Terry and Ashley Cole.

DAILY MIRROR

John Terry will plead with Roberto Di Matteo to let him play in tomorrow's hate-filled clash at QPR - even though Anton Ferdinand is set to shun him. Also: Michael Owen is a man "on a mission" to prove he is still a world-class striker.

DAILY MAIL

The Football Association were yesterday accused of negligence by former Culture Secretary Andy Burnham as some of the anger over Hillsborough turned in the direction of the governing body. Also: Lewis Hamilton is edging ever closer to a move to Mercedes with a final decision on his future expected in the run-up to next weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

THE GUARDIAN

The Football Association was accused yesterday of failing to fully acknowledge the extent of its role in the Hillsborough disaster 23 years ago, before its chairman, David Bernstein, later made a "full and unreserved apology". Also: UK Athletics' outgoing head coach, Charles van Commenee, has said he was too soft on individual athletes and coaches, as the sport's governing body promised an even tougher regime in the next Olympic cycle under the new performance director, Neil Black.

THE INDEPENDENT

The Football Association decided that there was no risk attached to Hillsborough Stadium hosting the 1989 FA Cup semi-final in which 96 Liverpool fans died, despite a direct letter to the organisation detailing how fans had been crushed at the same ground, which had no safety certificate, in the previous year's semi-final. Also: Hillsborough seriously damaged Kenny Dalglish but it might be the making of Brendan Rodgers, his successor as Liverpool manager.

DAILY EXPRESS

The families of the Hillsborough victims described an apology from the Football Association as long overdue after the organisation belatedly admitted its role in the disaster. Also: Arsene Wenger has told Bacary Sagna he can leave Arsenal if he does not agree with the direction of the club.

DAILY STAR

Brendan Rodgers admits Liverpool will draw inspiration from the battle of the Hillsborough campaigners. Also: Chelsea last night appealed for calm ahead of tomorrow's potential powder-keg clash with QPR.

 

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DAILY MAIL: Roberto Di Matteo has pleaded with Chelsea and QPR players to 'put history behind them' and shake hands before today's match. ALSO: Sir Alex Ferguson last night threw his weight behind calls for English football fans to stop the sick chanting that blights the game.

GUARDIAN: Mark Hughes described the pre-match handshake routine between rival players as "fundamentally flawed" and open to promoting "disrespect" as he expressed his exasperation that the focus before Saturday's derby between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea at Loftus Road is being placed on whether Anton Ferdinand and John Terry observe the ritual. Also: Carlos Tevez has thanked Manchester City fans for standing by him after his falling out with Roberto Mancini.

DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson has called for a halt to the vile taunts traded between Manchester United and Liverpool fans. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to a trio of stars poised to reach major milestones for Manchester United today.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roberto Di Matteo has pleaded with the players of Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers to set an example to the watching world today. Also: Andre Villas-Boas has told France captain Hugo Lloris he will have to wait for his chance to make his Tottenham debut - and he might not even make the bench tomorrow.

THE TIMES: Mark Hughes has called on the Premier League to rethink the handshake after he claimed that it could have the adverse effect of being disrespectful. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has called on Manchester United and Liverpool supporters to put on a show of solidarity at Anfield next weekend and prove why there are "great clubs" by cutting out the sick chanting that has marred their recent meetings.

THE INDEPENDENT: Mark Hughes, the manager of Queen's Park Rangers, called yesterday for the Premier League to reconsider the ritual pre-match handshake, and questioned the continuing usefulness to the Football Association's Respect campaign of a procedure he called "fundamentally flawed". Also: Six thousand miles from home, the spectre of Kevin Pietersen continues to haunt England even on the most exalted of occasions.

THE SUN: Alex Ferguson is calling on Liverpool and Manchester fans to end all hate-filled chanting. Also: Roberto Di Matteo has begged warring QPR and Chelsea stars to shake hands - for our children's sake.

DAILY STAR: Anton Ferdinand has been told it's up to him to decide if he shakes hands with John Terry today. Also: Ron Atkinson is in line for a sensational return to football.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The pantomime season reopens in west London shortly before 3pm on Saturday afternoon, with Anton Ferdinand intent on snubbing the proffered handshakes of John Terry and Ashley Cole as all around fans either cheer or jeer. Also: Andre Villas-Boas has strongly defended the "easy" decision to retain Brad Friedel as his first-choice goalkeeper but did express regret yesterday over Tottenham's inability to finalise his squad until the closing minutes of the transfer window.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 16

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Marouane Fellaini's situation at Everton.
Andre Villas-Boas has been dealt a blow in his pursuit of Joao Moutinho as Daniel Levy won't match the fee he agreed with Porto in August when the transfer window opens in January.
Reading captain Jobi McAnuff has sensationally asked for a wage cap to be imposed in the Premier League.
Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen insists he made the right decision in snubbing Arsenal.

Robbie Brady is ready to stake his claim for a starting place at Manchester United after making his debut for the Republic of Ireland.
David Bentley insists he cannot wait to start playing football in Russia.

Roy Hodgson will hand Michael Owen a recall to England.
Spurs have told Andre Villas-Boas he has to win his next two games are he could be sacked.
Everton legend Peter Reid has blasted Marouane Fellaini and told him to start showing the club more respect.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was furious that Danny Welbeck was not red-carded after a blatant dive was followed by a reckless tackle on Franco di Santo.
Norwich boss Chris Hughton is backing his captain Grant Holt to start finding the back of the net again.

Andre Villas-Boas has just three games to save his job at Tottenham amid claims of disarray behind the scenes at White Hart Lane.
Mark Hughes wants the pre-match handshake ritual to be scrapped after the controversy surrounding Anton Ferdinand snubbing John Terry and Ashley Cole on Saturday.
West Brom director of football Dan Ashworth will take up a job at the FA's new national football centre after compensation was agreed with the Baggies.
Jan Vertonghen revealed he ignored Dennis Bergkamp's advice by joining Tottenham ahead of Arsenal this summer.
Roberto Mancini says Jose Mourinho's mind games will not derail Manchester City ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Real Madrid.
David Silva insists he does not bear a grudge against Real Madrid after they twice turned down the chance to sign him.
Chelsea are to make a shock £2million move for Barnsley's 18-year-old right-back John Stones.
Blackburn's bid to sign Connor Wickham on loan from Sunderland is in danger of collapse.
Emile Heskey has rejected a move to Australia's A League after spurning the chance to join Newcastle Jets.
Sunderland will allow Fraizer Campbell to leave on loan this week - with Hull, Ipswich, Burnley and Huddersfield all keen.
Leeds could sign Belgian winger Anthony Vanden Borre on a free transfer if West Ham decide not to sign him.
Wigan are planning a move for Huddersfield left-back Paul Dixon.
Ipswich could sign Matthew Upson on loan from Stoke after their bid to borrow Alan Tate from Swansea was blocked.
AZ Alkmaar midfielder Adam Maher, 19, is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle and Sunderland.

England boss Roy Hodgson has hinted at an England recall for Michael Owen if he gets back amongst the goals for Stoke.
Leighton Baines says Everton can follow Newcastle and launch a bid to gatecrash the top four this season.
Steven Gerrard has spoken of his pride at Liverpool's display at Sunderland in the wake of the hard-hitting Hillsborough report this week.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has taunted Roberto Mancini by telling him: Manchester City are not in the same class as the Spaniards.
A source close to Anton Ferdinand claims the QPR defender will never again shake John Terry's hand.
Arsene Wenger believes his new-look Arsenal side are starting to look like an exciting prospect.
Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United will deserve all the stick they get if they fail to reach the Champions League knock-out stages again.
Man City striker Sergio Aguero has ruled out the possibility of ever signing for Real Madrid - as it would be an act of betrayal to his former club Atletico.
David Moyes claims Everton were close to signing Demba Ba last summer.
Chris Coleman insists the Wales boo-boys will not force him out of his jo.
Manchester United and Everton are tracking Torino centre-half Angelo Ogbonna.
Tottenham have failed in a bid to sign £8million Brazil midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso.

 

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THE SUN: Jermain Defoe blasted Tottenham to their first victory under Andre Villas-Boas and declared: Our season starts here. Also: Manchester City are ready to gamble on the fitness of title-winning hero Sergio Aguero in the Bernabeu tomorrow; Cesc Fabregas is backing Arsene Wenger to confound his critics again and keep Arsenal at the top of the English game.


DAILY MAIL: Liverpool will order Luis Suarez to shake hands with Manchester United rival Patrice Evra as the two clubs bid to defuse next Sunday's potentially explosive clash. Also: Andre Villas-Boas hit back at Harry Redknapp's claim that modern managers baffle players with 'bull****' and '70-page dossiers' after two-goal Jermain Defoe secured his first win as Tottenham boss - 3-1 at Reading.

DAILY MIRROR: Andre Villas-Boas claimed Spurs had "kicked out the anxiety" with their first win of the season at Reading yesterday. Also: Manchester United and Liverpool may issue a joint plea for their fans to stop trading sick taunts.

DAILY EXPRESS: It was back to business for football this weekend. Back to the business of suspending common decency and behaving despicably. Also: Andre Villas-Boas poured scorn on the comments of Harry Redknapp at the weekend after a 3-1 win over Reading yesterday eased the pressure on the Tottenham manager.

DAILY STAR: Jermain Defoe fired Spurs to their first win of the season - then begged the snipers to give boss Andre Villas-Boas a break. Also: Roberto Mancini has warned Jose Mourinho that Manchester City will fight fire with fire in the Champions League tomorrow.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Spurs sported their sleep black-and-grey third strip yesterday, which seemed slightly early to catch the Christmas rush and is not a gift for the man with the fuller figure, but the players certainly fitted snugly into Andre Villas-Boas's new-look 4-2-3-1 outfit. Also: Manchester United chief executive David Gill is expected to hold talks with Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre this week in an attempt to defuse escalating tensions between supporters of the two clubs ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Anfield.

THE TIMES: Andre Villas-Boas launched a robust defence of his methods after Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win away to Reading yesterday, dismissing Harry Redknapp's suggestions that the Portuguese's approach would "baffle" players. Also: With his prodigious talent, we always suspected that Rory McIlroy would make it to the summit of golf. What no one could guess is how he would handle the altitude.

THE GUARDIAN: Andre Villas-Boas declared himself "extremely happy" after recording his first victory as Tottenham manager over a lacklustre Reading side. Also: Roberto Mancini says Manchester City's trip to Real Madrid tomorrow represents one of the most difficult assignments of his managerial reign as he considers recalling Sergio Aguero for the Champions League test at the Bernabeu.

THE INDEPENDENT: The Premier League is not a welcoming institution for new boys. Reading, promoted to the top flight after mastering the Championship, were educated on their own ground by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday. Also: However flat Roberto Mancini was feeling after his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke he will have had his spirits lifted by the current malaise engulfing Jose Mourinho, whom he faces at the Bernabeu Stadium tomorrow night.

 

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Latest Paper Talk

Andre Villas-Boas claimed Spurs had "kicked out the anxiety" with their first win of the season at Reading yesterday.
Manchester United and Liverpool may issue a joint plea for their fans to stop trading sick taunts.
Jose Mourinho was last night at the centre of a Real Madrid storm after a no-holds-barred attack on his Bernabeu stars.
Jack Wilshere is set to give Arsenal a major boost by returning to training this week.
Aston Villa have told Alan Hutton he can leave on loan.
Huddersfield boss Simon Grayson must guarantee a £1million fee if he still wants Jermaine Beckford - with Leicester now looking for a permanent sale.
Gianni Paladini insists he HAS made a bid for Birmingham.

Jermain Defoe blasted Tottenham to their first victory under Andre Villas-Boas and declared: Our season starts here.
Manchester City are ready to gamble on the fitness of title-winning hero Sergio Aguero in the Bernabeu tomorrow.
Cesc Fabregas is backing Arsene Wenger to confound his critics again and keep Arsenal at the top of the English game.
Blackpool are set to clinch the loan signing of Southend winger Ryan Hall this week.
Reading and Southampton want to land winger Harry Cornick, 17, of non-league outfit Christchurch.

Liverpool will order Luis Suarez to shake hands with Manchester United rival Patrice Evra as the two clubs bid to defuse next Sunday's potentially explosive clash.
Andre Villas-Boas hit back at Harry Redknapp's claim that modern managers baffle players with 'b******t' and '70-page dossiers' after two-goal Jermain Defoe secured his first win as Tottenham boss - 3-1 at Reading.
Manchester City are on the verge of agreeing a new £200,000-a-week deal with David Silva.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to hand Arsene Wenger a massive lift by returning to full training this week.
Everton are considering a surprise move for Artur Boruc as David Moyes looks to bolster his squad by exploiting the free-agent market.

Andre Villas-Boas poured scorn on the comments of Harry Redknapp at the weekend after a 3-1 win over Reading yesterday.
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to issue a joint appeal to supporters this week to ensure Sunday's emotionally-charged game at Anfield is not disfigured by insensitive chanting.

Jermain Defoe fired Spurs to their first win of the season - then begged the snipers to give Andre Villas-Boas a break.
Roberto Mancini has warned Jose Mourinho that Manchester City will fight fire with fire in the Champions League tomorrow.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Spurs sported their black-and-grey third strip yesterday, which seemed slightly early to catch the Christmas rush and is not a gift for the man with the fuller figure, but the players certainly fitted snugly into Andre Villas-Boas's new-look 4-2-3-1 outfit
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is expected to hold talks with Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre this week in an attempt to defuse escalating tensions between supporters of the two clubs ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Anfield.

Andre Villas-Boas launched a robust defence of his methods after Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win away to Reading yesterday, dismissing Harry Redknapp's suggestions that the Portuguese's approach would "baffle" players.

Andre Villas-Boas declared himself "extremely happy" after recording his first victory as Tottenham manager over a lacklustre Reading side.
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City's trip to Real Madrid tomorrow represents one of the most difficult assignments of his managerial reign as he considers recalling Sergio Aguero for the Champions League test at the Bernabeu.

The Premier League is not a welcoming institution for new-boys. Reading, promoted to the top flight after mastering the Championship, were educated on their own ground by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.
However flat Roberto Mancini was feeling after his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke he will have had his spirits lifted by the current malaise engulfing Jose Mourinho, whom he faces at the Bernabeu Stadium tomorrow night.

 

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DAILY MIRROR: Cristiano Ronaldo broke City hearts with a stunning late Champions League winner. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has condemned Manchester United fans for taunting Liverpool.

DAILY STAR: Cristiano Ronaldo broke Manchester City hearts in the Bernabeu last night. Also: Arsene Wenger watched from the stands as Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with victory in France.

THE SUN: Manchester City imploded at the Bernabeu last night to leave Joe Hart admitting: We blew it. Also: Lukas Podolski helped Arsenal get off to a Champions League flier and said: "That was a vital win."

DAILY EXPRESS: Cristiano Ronaldo broke Manchester City's hearts after they had looked set for a stunning win in the Bernabeu. Also: Arsenal came from behind to show they can cope without manager Arsene Wenger in Europe.

DAILY MAIL: Roberto Mancini accused his Manchester City team of lacking courage as they conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid on a thrilling Champions League night in the Bernabeu. Also: Olivier Giroud's wait for his first Arsenal goal continues, but it was a satisfactory visit to the striker's old hunting ground with his new club last night.

THE GUARDIAN: Jose Mourinho ended this breathless contest on his knees with a sliding turf-surfing celebration that was fuelled by relief as much as joy. Also: Kevin Pietersen admitted to being "disappointed" after being left out of England's Test squad to tour India later this year.

THE INDEPENDENT: When Jose Mourinho slides on his knees on the turf in celebration at winning a game, and the season is still only in September, it is fair to say that we have witnessed the kind of match that any in the next eight months will struggle to better. Also: Arsenal's record of never having lost a tie away to a French team survived a lively night against a club playing their first European Cup tie who deserved a draw from it.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Cristiano Ronaldo, the self-styled "sad" man, sent a wave of joy flooding through the Real Madrid support with a spectacular late winner to decide an utterly mesmerising game of football. Also: Photographs of Chelsea players kissing the Champions League trophy inevitably plaster the walls around Stamford Bridge after their memorable victory in Munich last May.

THE TIMES: Manchester City were given a harsh lesson at the Bernabeu last night as Real Madrid twice came from behind to claim a dramatic last-minute victory on an enthralling evening in the Spanish capital. Also: Manchester United's latest accounts published yesterday underlined the financial impact of the club's premature exit from the Champions League last season but Sir Alex Ferguson did not need any figures to remind him of how costly an experience that was.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 20 The Sun

•Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo was left fuming after a stamp on Oscar by Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus went unpunished in last night's 2-2 Champions League draw at Stamford Bridge.
•Sir Alex Ferguson branded Manchester United as "sloppy" as they stumbled to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Galatasaray.
•Meanwhile, United have been told it will cost them £16m to land Torino's 24-year-old centre-back Angelo Ogbonna.
•QPR boss Mark Hughes is planning to snap up Manchester City's Swedish striker John Guidetti, 20.
•Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he will have no complaints if he is sacked after the club slipped to 15th in the Championship.
Daily Mirror
•Striker Demba Ba has been told to cool his wage demands or risk his Newcastle future after asking for almost double his current £50,000-a-week wages in talks about a new three-year-deal.
•Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits he does not have a squad capable of competing in Europe this season ahead of tonight's Europa League clash against Young Boys.
•Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock, 30, could be set for a loan move to Bolton after falling out of favour with Villa boss Paul Lambert.
Daily Star
•Mario Balotelli was axed for Manchester City's Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday following another bust-up with boss Roberto Mancini after the striker reportedly was out partying until the early hours of Sunday morning.
•Newcastle boss Alan Pardew fears striker Demba Ba could leave the club in January for just £7m.
•Keeper Michael Vorm will sign a new four-year deal at Swansea next week.
•Birmingham will step up their attempts to off-load Nikola Zigic after the striker was axed for Tuesday's game with Bolton.
Daily Mail
•Manchester City could be without midfielder Samir Nasri, 25, for three weeks after he suffered a suspected hamstring tear in Tuesday's Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.
•Bolton manager Owen Coyle will be given two games to save his job after the club slipped to 15th in the Championship following Tuesday's defeat by Birmingham City.
Daily Express
•Former Wolves winger Matt Jarvis feels he can force his way back into England reckoning following his move to West Ham.
Daily Telegraph
•Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 34, has been told he does have a future at Anfield beyond this season, despite failing to start a Premier League match so far under manager Brendan Rodgers.

 

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THE SUN: Every Manchester United player will shake hands with Luis Suarez on Sunday. Also: Arsene Wenger was delighted yesterday after Jack Wilshere's first full training session in more than a year; Rob Elliot earned under-strength Newcastle a Europa League point.

DAILY MAIL: Roman Abramovich demanded answers from players and coaching staff at Chelsea's training ground yesterday after they blew a two-goal lead against Juventus. Also: Nemanja Vidic has appealed to Manchester United and Liverpool fans to behave during Sunday's meeting at Anfield and says that Britain is 'on trial'.

DAILY MIRROR: Nemanja Vidic has told Manchester United's players to forget the Luis Suarez affair and focus on beating Liverpool. Also: Brendan Rodgers insisted his young side came of age with a truly remarkable victory in Berne last night.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson has offered a stark insight into the pressures of being national manager by likening his England reign to being on his "death bed". Also: Arsenal and England were told yesterday that Jack Wilshere could resume full training and that Andy Carroll was close to full fitness.

DAILY STAR: Nemanja Vidic has urged Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez to settle their differences and avoid sparking fury at Anfield on Sunday. Also: Jack Wilshere handed Arsenal a huge boost by returning to full training yesterday.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Nemanja Vidic has called on Manchester United's fans and players to show respect and not to do "stupid things" on their emotionally charged trip to Liverpool on Sunday. Also: Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey last night enjoyed the most entertaining cameo since the Queen took a phone call from Danny Boyle.

THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson yesterday expressed his frustrations over the club schedules that he believes are restricting England's chances of success as he bids to bring the importance of the national team back into focus. Also: If making sense of Liverpool has been a test for Brendan Rodgers ever since he took over as manager, comprehending the contradictory factors which underpinned the biggest victory of his tenure so far is a challenge in itself.

THE GUARDIAN: Nemanja Vidic has called on Manchester United supporters to set an example at Anfield on Sunday by being on their best behaviour and paying respect to the 96 Liverpool supporters that lost their lives at Hillsborough 23 years ago. Also: Brendan Rodgers praised the Liverpool debutants Andre Wisdom and Suso for "seizing their opportunity" after Young Boys were beaten in a chaotic Europa League tie in Switzerland.

THE INDEPENDENT: The England manager, Roy Hodgson, said yesterday that the new £1bn annual Premier League television rights deal will make it even harder for English players to command first-team places, to the detriment of the national side. Also: The difficulties and frustrations of the Europa League were made clear at Spurs last night.

 

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes tomorrow's tributes to the Hillsborough victims and their families should mark the end of "beyond the pale" animosity that brings Manchester United and Liverpool into disrepute. Also: Mario Balotelli could be recalled for Manchester City's game at Arsenal tomorrow.

THE INDEPENDENT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants passion to be preserved but full respect shown for Hillsborough victims. Also: Arsene Wenger insisted yesterday he is "certain" that Jack Wilshere can be an even better player when he returns to the Arsenal first team.

DAILY STAR

Theo Walcott has been warned he will not start for Arsenal again until he signs a new contract at the Emirates. Also: Robbie Fowler has called on the hatred between Manchester United and Liverpool fans to end once and for all.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has given Theo Walcott a two-month ultimatum to sign a new deal - or risk being frozen sold in January. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United and Liverpool fans to carry on taunting each other - as long as they don't go too far.

THE SUN

(With image) This is the letter from Alex Ferguson that will be handed out to Manchester United fans at Anfield tomorrow. Also: Arsene Wenger insists Jack Wilshere will return from his injury hell a better player.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson has written to every Manchester United fan who will attend tomorrow's highly-charged game at Anfield appealing for an end to the hatred. Also: Arsene Wenger has told Theo Walcott to agree a new contract quickly - or he will sack him.

THE TIMES

Sir Alex Ferguson has written an open letter to Manchester United fans that will be distributed at the turnstiles tomorrow. Also: Brad Friedel launched a scathing attack on Fabien Barthez, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, branding him "ignorant" and "disrespectful".

DAILY MAIL

A heartfelt plea from the mother of one of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Also: Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Alex Ferguson will lay a floral tribute to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster before the start of Liverpool's game with Manchester United.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Sir Alex Ferguson believes tomorrow's tributes to the Hillsborough victims and their families should mark the end of "beyond the pale" animosity that brings Manchester United and Liverpool into disrepute.

Roberto Mancini has warned an "upset" Mario Balotelli he must accept life as a squad player at Manchester City.

 

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DAILY STAR: Heart-broken John Terry last night stunned football by quitting England. Also: Brendan Rodgers blasted referee Mark Halsey and blamed him for Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United.

THE GUARDIAN: After the magnitude of what happened at Liverpool's Anglican cathedral 11 days earlier, obliterating 23 years of scandalous untruth about football's most dreadful disaster, this was a grey, chilly afternoon at Anfield where the game itself struggled to match up.

THE INDEPENDENT: John Terry made last night's shock decision to retire from international football in protest at what he regarded as a change of position by senior members of the Football Association over the likelihood of him being charged by the governing body for alleged racist remarks, it is understood.

DAILY MIRROR: John Terry last night quit international football - just hours before he faces an FA inquisition for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Also: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to the supporters on an emotional afternoon at Anfield as the controversy was confined to the pitch.

THE SUN: John Terry sensationally quit international football last night. Also: Roberto Mancini shoved Mario Balotelli down the tunnel after another bust-up.

DAILY MAIL: John Terry has quit England, hours before the start of his hearing over the alleged racial abuse of Anton Ferdinand. Also: Referee Mark Halsey was on Sunday night considering calling in the police over sick Twitter taunts following his handling of the clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.

DAILY EXPRESS: John Terry last night quit international football just hours before his FA hearing into allegations of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Also: Brendan Rodgers accused referee Mark Halsey of costing Liverpool their first league win of the season against Manchester United and condemning them to their worst start for more than 100 years.

THE TIMES: John Terry accused Football Association executives last night of pursuing a vendetta against him after retiring from international football with immediate effect.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: John Terry announced his retirement from international football on Sunday night a matter of hours before facing Football Association charges of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, a prosecution that he claims has made his position with the national side "untenable".

 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH: Roy Hodgson tried to talk John Terry out of retiring from international football after the Chelsea defender decided his future with the national side was "untenable" because of the Football Association's decision to charge him with racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Also: The Football Association will bid for Wembley to host the semi-finals and final of the 2020 European Championship if UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to spread the tournament across Europe comes to fruition.

THE TIMES: Theo Walcott, the Arsenal forward, insisted yesterday that he does not intend to follow in the footsteps of Robin van Persie, Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas and walk out on the club. Also: While Roy Hodgson was quick to reveal publicly his disappointment over John Terry's retirement from international football, others are hoping to take advantage of the former captain's departure.

THE SUN: Roy Hodgson continues to blank Rio Ferdinand despite John Terry's shock decision to quit England. Also: Theo Walcott admits he is desperate to stay at Arsenal and sign a new contract.

DAILY STAR: Rio Ferdinand has told Roy Hodgson: 'Now John Terry's gone it's time to bring me back into your England plans'. Also: Glen Johnson has branded Antonio Valencia a 'cheat' to re-ignite the war of words between bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester United.

DAILY MIRROR: Rio Ferdinand is ready to replace race-row John Terry in the England set-up. Also: Wayne Rooney is set to make his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United tomorrow.

DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson will not rule out a return for John Terry in the hope that the defender changes his mind about retiring from international football. Also: Two past American captains stoked up the Ryder Cup rivalry last night, one saying Rory McIlroy lacks fight and the other that Europe are a one-man team.

THE INDEPENDENT: The Football Association yesterday rejected John Terry's assertion that the governing body had made his position with the national team "untenable" as the former England captain faced the first day of his hearing on charges of allegedly racially abusing Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand. Also: Theo Walcott has insisted that football concerns, rather than financial ones, are at the heart of his contract stand-off with Arsenal.

THE GUARDIAN: Rio Ferdinand would be open to a return to the England set-up, though the Manchester United defender has yet to hear from Roy Hodgson as to whether he will be under consideration now that John Terry has quit international football. Also: McLaren have increased their offer to Lewis Hamilton in an attempt to see off a bid from Mercedes, placing an extra £2m a year on top of the £10m already on the table.

DAILY EXPRESS: Rio Ferdinand is open to the prospect of playing for England again but has yet to be contacted by manager Roy Hodgson in the wake of John Terry's international retirement. Also: Premier League referee Mark Halsey has made a complaint to Greater Manchester Police after receiving two abusive tweets saying he should have died of cancer.

 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH: Jose Maria Olazabal said the spirit of Seve Ballesteros would be with his European team "every step of the way" at this week's Ryder Cup after it was revealed that each of the players' bags would be embellished with an iconic image of the Spaniard. Also: John Terry made what could be his final appearance for some time as he captained Chelsea in their comprehensive Capital One Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

THE TIMES: Manchester United were plunged into a deepening defensive crisis yesterday when Nemanja Vidic was ruled out for two months after undergoing a knee operation. Also: Chants of 'only one England captain' rang around Stamford Bridge last night as John Terry returned from his FA hearing at Wembley to lead Chelsea into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on the back of their biggest victory in 21 months.

THE SUN: Ashley Cole is ready to share an England dressing room with Rio Ferdinand. Also: Gabby Agbonlahor's double sent Manchester City crashing out of the Capital One Cup.

DAILY STAR: Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will miss the next two months of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Also: John Terry raced from Wembley to play for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night.

DAILY MIRROR: John Terry put his off-field problems behind him with a Shining display last night. Also: Manchester United's title challenge was dealt a big blow last night when Nemanja Vidic was ruled out for at least two months.

DAILY MAIL: Chelsea have called in police after six wallets, nine mobile phones and several watches were stolen from staff and players at the training ground in yet another amazing security breach at the club. Also: Roy Hodgson remains reluctant to recall Rio Ferdinand to the England squad despite John Terry's retirement, according to sources close to the England manager last night.

THE INDEPENDENT: John Terry was applauded and cheered by Chelsea supporters last night having opted to play in his club's Capital One Cup win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, in spite of being midway through his Football Association disciplinary hearing for alleged racial abuse. Also: Graeme McDowell has warned his European team-mates of the intimidating task they face when they begin their defence of the Ryder Cup.

THE GUARDIAN: The European Ryder Cup captain, Jose Maria Olazabal, has claimed Rory McIlroy's current form is approaching that of Tiger Woods in his prime. Also: After shivering through much of the first half of the English summer the West Indies have identified the Sri Lankan hills as the perfect venue to claim a slice of revenge, served warm if not necessarily dry.

DAILY EXPRESS: The US Ryder Cup team have been ordered to target world No1 Rory McIlroy in the belief that his scalp will hand them a huge psychological boost. Also: Roy Hodgson has called on England to be more ruthless in pursuit of success.

 

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THE GUARDIAN: Wayne Rooney will hope his season now starts in earnest. Also: Ian Poulter has cranked up the Ryder Cup atmosphere on the eve of the start tomorrow by claiming Europe's players "want to kill" their United States opponents.

DAILY STAR: Wayne Rooney was forced to take a back seat last night despite a shock return for Manchester United. Also: John Terry is set to find out his fate today at the FA disciplinary hearing into his alleged racist abuse of Anton Ferdinand.

THE SUN: Ian Poulter ripped aside the veil of Ryder Cup respect and roared: We want to kill the Yanks. Also: Wayne Rooney was United's scar man last night as he helped set up an explosive Capital One Cup fourth-round clash at Chelsea.

THE INDEPENDENT: Rory McIlroy is growing into the role of golf's big beast. Also: Surprise, surprise. England will face a trial by spin today.

DAILY MIRROR: Roberto Mancini has taken Sir Alex Ferguson's Premier League title from him - now he's ready to nick his hairdryer too. Also: Rory McIlroy has told the Americans seeking to target him at the Ryder Cup: "I'll take on all-comers".

DAILY MAIL: John Terry's defence team have accused the Football Association of unfair treatment of their client during his time as England captain. Also: Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter last night told their American Ryder Cup rivals: "We're up for the fight."

DAILY EXPRESS: Ian Poulter has upped the ante ahead of tomorrow's Ryder Cup by claiming Europe want to "kill" the Americans. Also: Andre Villas-Boas is starting to enjoy English football again.

THE TIMES: Rory McIlroy has scotched the notion that he is the man to beat when Europe take on the United States in the Ryder Cup in Chicago this week - but says he is ready, anyway, for anything the Americans can throw at him. Also: Brendan Rodgers was last night celebrating his first domestic victory in charge of Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: So much for the "friendly" Ryder Cup. Ian Poulter raised the tensions yesterday by claiming that despite being "our great mates" the Europe team "want to kill" the Americans. Also: The ECB faces the prospect of a £1million legal action from Kevin Pietersen if he is not offered a new central contract by the end of this week.

 

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HE TIMES: John Terry was considering his legal options last night and could pursue a judicial review in the High Court if he is unsuccessful in an appeal against his four-match suspension for using racially abusive language. Also: At 7.20am in Chicago, the talking will finally stop and the 39th Ryder Cup will begin. And before they know what is happening, the Europe team will find themselves in the line of fire of opponents desperate to give a good showing on home soil, to show they that are not as bad as their record suggests.


DAILY TELEGRAPH: Europe set out in the 39th Ryder Cup today to prove that it is possible to extend the British summer of sport into October. Also: John Terry will take legal advice before deciding whether to appeal against the four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand handed down by a Football Association disciplinary commission yesterday.

THE INDEPENDENT: This is not one of the world's greatest golf courses - certainly not Augusta National or Pebble Beach or St Andrews - but it is long, has been set up for a blaze of birdies to excite the American crowd to a high level of patriotism and here in the Fall it is hard to imagine a more beautiful piece of sporting landscape. Also: The former England international John Barnes, one of the nation's pioneering black footballers, said last night that John Terry should play international football again despite an independent commission finding the player guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

THE GUARDIAN: John Terry is eager to clear his name after he was found guilty of racially abusing the Queen Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand but the Chelsea captain will await the Football Association's written judgment before deciding whether to appeal against the four-match ban and £220,000 fine he was given on Thursday. Also: It can be said without fear of contradiction that the narrative to the 39th Ryder Cup so far bears no resemblance to the 38 that have gone before.

DAILY EXPRESS: John Terry's reputation was left in tatters last night when he was hit by a £220,000 FA fine and a four-game ban after being found guilty of racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand. Also: England go into their second Super Eights match against New Zealand tomorrow with their World Twenty20 title defence hanging by a thread.

DAILY MAIL: Lewis Hamilton is poised to cut his ties with his boyhood team McLaren and replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes, Sportsmail can reveal. Also: John Terry's future was shrouded in uncertainty last night after he was banned for four matches by the FA and fined a record £220,000 for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

DAILY MIRROR: Derek Llambias has backed Alan Pardew to bring stability - and silverware - to Newcastle, after handing his manager an amazing new eight-year contract. Also: Black players are threatening to boycott the FA-backed Kick It Out campaign after yesterday's landmark ruling on John Terry.

THE SUN: John Terry faces a mega £800,000 bill over the Anton Ferdinand race row. Also: Rory McIlroy cannot wait to put the boot into Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup.

DAILY STAR: John Terry is ready to fight to clear his name after being found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Also: Brendan Rodgers has held talks with referees' boss Mike Riley, fearing Liverpool are being harshly treated by officials.