http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ en Copyright EatSleepSports.com 2008 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:58 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is set to seal a £70,000 a week deal to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the next four years. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/star-closes-new-deal-815864.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/star-closes-new-deal-815864.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:58 +0000 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed Theo Walcott will be on the sidelines for three months with a shoulder injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/huge-theo-blow-gunners-815863.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/huge-theo-blow-gunners-815863.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:00 +0000 Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is again being linked with a move away with Manchester City ready to bid £18million. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/santa-back-hughes-shopping-list-815871.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/santa-back-hughes-shopping-list-815871.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:26:57 +0000 Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is again being linked with a move away with Manchester City ready to bid £18million. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/santa-rumours-resurface-815868.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/santa-rumours-resurface-815868.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:23:42 +0000 Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is set to seal a £70,000-a-week deal to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the next four years. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/striker-closes-gunners-deal-815642.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/striker-closes-gunners-deal-815642.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:51:36 +0000 Kilmarnock assistant boss Billy Brown says it is a "major boost" to have midfielder Allan Johnston back in training. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/kilmarnock/experienced-star-makes-welcome-return-815597.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/kilmarnock/experienced-star-makes-welcome-return-815597.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:37:08 +0000 Simon Grayson has been impressed with loan man Lee Hendrie so far and is confident he can rediscover his top form at Blackpool. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/grayson-tips-loan-man-rediscover-old-spark-815594.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/grayson-tips-loan-man-rediscover-old-spark-815594.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:34:10 +0000 Watford may turn to former player and manager Kenny Jackett again to revive their Championship fortunes, according to reports. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/watford/jackett-could-suit-watford-815596.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/watford/jackett-could-suit-watford-815596.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:33:50 +0000 Kevin Blackwell has again shrugged off speculation that Sheffield United may have to cash in on rising star Kyle Naughton. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/naughton-talk-not-issue-815593.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/naughton-talk-not-issue-815593.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:32:11 +0000 Michael Mifsud could earn a move from Coventry with a good performance for Malta on Wednesday, according to manager Chris Coleman. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/coventry-city/coleman-pushes-mifsud-exit-815589.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/coventry-city/coleman-pushes-mifsud-exit-815589.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:31:46 +0000 Alan Irvine is confident fit-again Richard Chaplow can inspire Preston to a Championship play-off push. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/irvine-welcomes-chaplow-return-815585.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/irvine-welcomes-chaplow-return-815585.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:31:18 +0000 Number one goalkeeper Richard Wright says his new-found maturity helped him through his rough patch for Ipswich earlier in the season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/wright-over-rough-patch-815583.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/wright-over-rough-patch-815583.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:55 +0000 Defender Tommy Spurr has admitted to being a big injury doubt for Sheffield Wednesday's visit of Coventry City on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/owls-handed-stopper-injury-worry-815587.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/owls-handed-stopper-injury-worry-815587.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:10 +0000 Teenage defender James Wilson says he is "thrilled" to have signed a new four-year contract with Bristol City. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/wilson-signs-four-year-deal-815581.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/wilson-signs-four-year-deal-815581.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:28:41 +0000 Motherwell forward Jamie Murphy believes his goal for the Scotland Under-21s can boost his chances of regular football for Motherwell. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/motherwell/murphy-eyes-regular-run-815553.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/motherwell/murphy-eyes-regular-run-815553.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:45 +0000 Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has been appointed director general of the Pakistan Cricket Board. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/cricket/miandad-gets-pcb-job-815579.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/cricket/miandad-gets-pcb-job-815579.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:13:38 +0000 Trialist striker Roman Kienast's hopes of securing a deal with Norwich have been hit by a hamstring injury he picked up on Tuesday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/norwich-city/austrian-trialist-handed-injury-blow-815584.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/norwich-city/austrian-trialist-handed-injury-blow-815584.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:52:39 +0000 Paul Sturrock has four strikers available for selection ahead of Plymouth's game against Cardiff City at Home Park on Saturday evening. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/luggy-faces-striker-selection-headache-815580.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/luggy-faces-striker-selection-headache-815580.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:46:04 +0000 Australia and New Zealand have both named unchanged line-ups for Saturday's World Cup final in Brisbane. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/rugby-league/finalists-unchanged-brisbane-showdown-815578.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/rugby-league/finalists-unchanged-brisbane-showdown-815578.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:34:43 +0000 Lee Carsley has revealed that Birmingham have used a slur from Nottingham Forest's Luke Chambers to help them back to winning ways. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/forest-ace-sparked-blues-fire-815577.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/forest-ace-sparked-blues-fire-815577.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:47 +0000 Striker Jason Euell has lost his appeal against the red card he picked up against Wolves but Michael Svensson is close to a return. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/mixed-news-saints-815552.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/mixed-news-saints-815552.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:52 +0000 Former World Player of the Year Ronaldo has revealed he could quit football as he struggles to battle back from a serious knee injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/intl-football/injury-hit-ronaldo-may-quit-815546.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/intl-football/injury-hit-ronaldo-may-quit-815546.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:43 +0000 Charlton are weighing up whether to sign Czech outfit FC Brno's striker Ales Besta in January, but the player is not very hopeful. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/charlton-athletic/addicks-weigh-besta-option-815550.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/charlton-athletic/addicks-weigh-besta-option-815550.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:03:28 +0000 West Ham are expected to have scouts in attendance when Stephen Appiah runs out for Ghana tonight against Tunisia. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-ham-united/hammers-set-watch-target-815549.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-ham-united/hammers-set-watch-target-815549.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:02:41 +0000 Belgium international Daniel van Buyten has admitted he is a great admirer of Arsenal but maintains he is happy at Bayern Munich. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/defender-still-has-affection-gunners-815551.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/defender-still-has-affection-gunners-815551.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:34:10 +0000 Key defender Paul Konchesky is confident rejuvenated Fulham can derail Liverpool's Premier League title push on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/konchesky-targets-mersey-paradise-815544.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/konchesky-targets-mersey-paradise-815544.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:33:40 +0000 Everton central defender Joleon Lescott is keeping his fingers crossed he makes the England side for Wednesday's clash with Germany. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/everton/defenders-england-hopes-815543.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/everton/defenders-england-hopes-815543.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:29:18 +0000 Hull boss Phil Brown has been fined by the FA and warned about his future behaviour after admitting an improper conduct charge. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hull-city/fa-fine-brown-815547.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hull-city/fa-fine-brown-815547.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:28:18 +0000 Rory McAllister turned in an impressive performance as his two goals earned a young Caley Thistle reserve side a draw at Rangers. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/inverness-caledonian-thistle/young-reserves-earn-impressive-draw-815548.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/inverness-caledonian-thistle/young-reserves-earn-impressive-draw-815548.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:14:04 +0000 Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood is hoping striker Darren Mackie stays with the club for the rest of his career. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aberdeen/calderwood-wants-more-mackie-815535.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aberdeen/calderwood-wants-more-mackie-815535.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:12:23 +0000 Joe Lydon has quit Wigan Warriors to become the Welsh Rugby Union's new Head of Rugby Performance and Development. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/rugby-union/lydon-takes-new-wales-role-815545.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/rugby-union/lydon-takes-new-wales-role-815545.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:11:52 +0000 Forgotten striker Abdessalam Benjelloun has revealed he could still have a future with Hibs when his loan spell in Belgium ends. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hibernian/striker-wants-future-talks-815509.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hibernian/striker-wants-future-talks-815509.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:11:28 +0000 Dundee United boss Craig Levein says Scott Robertson has a bright international future after earning his first Scotland call-up. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/dundee-united/terrors-boss-talks-midfielder-815500.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/dundee-united/terrors-boss-talks-midfielder-815500.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:50 +0000 Fulham face competition from new-boys West Brom to sign Semir Stilic from Lech Poznan, according to reports. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/race-land-poznan-prize-815542.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/race-land-poznan-prize-815542.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:34 +0000 Aston Villa are ready to jump the queue with a renewed offer in January for Wigan striker Emile Heskey, according to reports. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aston-villa/o-neill-fresh-hitman-link-815506.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aston-villa/o-neill-fresh-hitman-link-815506.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:16 +0000 Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo is confident striker Mike Tullberg will have recovered from injury in time to face Rangers on November 29. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hearts/boss-buoyed-striker-comeback-815499.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/hearts/boss-buoyed-striker-comeback-815499.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09:58 +0000 Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel is targeting a return to the side in time for the hectic Christmas schedule. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/defender-eyes-christmas-comeback-815539.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/defender-eyes-christmas-comeback-815539.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:01:14 +0000 Stoke expect skipper Andy Griffin to return from a hamstring strain to face fellow new-boys West Brom on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/griffin-step-back-in-815537.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/griffin-step-back-in-815537.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:56:44 +0000 Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray says his appearance for Hereford last weekend was the most nerve-wracking of his career. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wolverhampton-wanderers/keepers-bull-worry-815536.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wolverhampton-wanderers/keepers-bull-worry-815536.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:52:39 +0000 Influential midfielder Liam Lawrence could return from an ankle injury for Stoke's home clash with Fulham on December 13. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/lawrence-targets-christmas-cheer-815511.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/lawrence-targets-christmas-cheer-815511.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:46:40 +0000