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Friday, December 29, 2006

Five million pounds transfer boost for Sheffield United



SHEFFIELD (Reuters) - Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock's transfer budget was boosted by five million pounds when shareholders approved a new fund-raising scheme on Friday.

Pressley agrees 17-month deal at Celtic
GLASGOW (Reuters) - Scottish champions Celtic confirmed the signing on Friday of former Rangers and Hearts defender Steven Pressley in a 17-month deal.

Villa striker Sutton out until February
England Villa striker Sutton out until February (AFP) 29 Dec 2006 Aston Villa striker Chris Sutton will be out until February at the earliest with concussion and blurred vision.

Boothroyd hits out at Premiership pressure
Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd believes Premiership chairmen are putting too much pressure on managers struggling to keep their teams in English football's top flight.


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