Big Sam Speaks Of Owen Woe

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has spoken of his frustration at losing Michael Owen to injury on international duty. Owen faces a spell on the sidelines after limping off with a thigh problem during England's 1-0 friendly win in Austria.

Vidic Out Next Week
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Sam fears the worst
Nov 2007 Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce fears that Michael Owen will be unable to play for the club again this year after the striker limped out of England's 1-0 friendly win in Austria on Friday with a thigh injury.

McClaren's Luck Takes A Temporary Turn For The Better
The good news is that, due to those blessed Israelis and the width of a goalpost, England's Euro 2008 destiny is back in their own hands. And now for the bad news: England's Euro 2008 destiny is in their own hands. It is a frightening thought.

Sven: Bianchi not for sale
Nov 2007 Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he has no intention of selling Rolando Bianchi.

Simpson Learning
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Healy: Goal record not important
David Healy looked embarrassed at having to explain how it felt to be the record scorer in a European Championship qualifying campaign.


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