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01/09/12--07:31: Sewer rats! Monkey feet! Pinnochio! The wild world of Warnock (chan 3140247)

Neil Warnock once collared the author of this piece at an awards do, to moan about an item which had appeared my 3PM column. "What you wrote about me was a fuckin' disgrace, terrible," he said. Then he broke into a broad grin. "What was it again?" It's a typical moment in the colourful life of the manager whose dismissal from QPR has stunned football. Take our quiz below to find out how much you know about him... and relive some of his maddest moments... Q1) Which Baltic country did Neil Warn...


02/15/12--10:07: Ljungberg 'wants to play in England' (chan 3140247)

Agent says Arsenal hero hopes to join Premier League side or a Championship contender


02/15/12--14:16: What are the odds all three English clubs go through in the Europa League? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day (chan 3140247)

The Europa League is a competition designed to extract one winner from a whole load of losers. The tournament is so second-rate, it’s screened by the channel that pays money to produce shows like When Paddy Met Sally, It’s All About Amy, and Hi, I’m Kerry Katona, Give Me Some More Money. Much like Kerry K, the Europa League is something nobody wants to get involved with. Franz Beckenbauer famously dismissed it as a cup for losers and who can argue with the Kaiser? Stoke qualified because they...


02/15/12--14:31: Ref Attwell relegated from Premier League (chan 3140247)

Gaffe-prone young whistler is sent back to the lower divisions


02/15/12--14:32: Fergie tells Scholes to snub England (chan 3140247)

International comeback for Euro 2012 too big a step warns United boss


02/16/12--00:48: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers (chan 3140247)

Chelsea eye new keeper, Hazard's dad talks up Spurs move and Zambia striker wants Prem move


02/16/12--01:42: Got, Not Got: Bet it's a while since you saw one of these Mobil football badge freebies... (chan 3140247)

We love these silk badges given away with Mobil petrol in the early 80s. When was the last time you visited a petrol station to be gifted a football collectable that you thought was worth holding on to for 30 years, fer chrissakes? Made of pure 100% silk from a silkworm's bottom and, as such, suitable for stitching on to your Sunday best anorak or parka? Free with four gallons of 4-star. If anyone has a full set on the accompanying wallchart map they could lend us for GNG2 we will definitely,...


02/16/12--04:38: Redknapp: It would be unfair to quit Spurs for England now, but... (chan 3140247)

Harry rules out leaving before end of season - but green-lights 'part-time' role at Euros


02/16/12--09:14: MirrorFootball Podcast: Is it the end of the line for Arsene Wenger? (chan 3140247)

On this week's MirrorFootball Podcast we discuss the turmoil taking place at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal's form continues to be a concern.

Joining Steve Anglesey on the show to debate this are Daily Mirror's John Cross and MirrorFootball columnist Robbie Savage.

You can listen to this week's show via the player below or, alternatively, you can download the MP3 or subscribe to receive the show via the iTunes Music Store.




02/16/12--10:04: FA defend changing England kit after just EIGHT games (chan 3140247)

New home strip will be worn for friendly against Holland


02/16/12--14:00: What are the odds Wenger and RvP both leave Arsenal in the summer? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day (chan 3140247)

They're saying Arsenal’s humiliation in Milan proves the Premier League is wildly overrated. No, it doesn’t. It proves Arsenal are wildly ­overrated. They were so bad, they even made Zlatan Ibrahimovic look good and now, six years too late, Gooners are calling for the head of bumbling manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger said his chief priority now was to finish in the top four, thereby guaranteeing another Milan-type massacre next season. He should have done what Fergie did – bow out of the Champio...


02/16/12--14:29: Attwell axe baffles Bolton's Coyle (chan 3140247)

Trotters boss says ref relegated after string of mistakes deserved more time


02/17/12--02:04: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers (chan 3140247)

Palermo want Suarez, Man United look at Gotze, Spurs scout Vertonghen and Gunners to dump Walcott


02/17/12--06:11: England talk not distracting Redknapp (chan 3140247)

I've spent the week thinking about beating Stevenage not succeeding Fabio insists Tottenham boss


02/17/12--06:21: Simon Bird's FA Cup previews and predictions (round 5) (chan 3140247)

Sunderland v Arsenal - Sat 18 Feb - 5:15pm Arsene Wenger has the look of a man who has run out of ideas and direction. After his "worst" night in Europe, it could get even more disastrous at the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening. Would another year without a trophy mean a parting of the ways this summer between Arsenal and one of the greatest managers in Premier League history? Wenger is showing faith in players who are not capable of elevating the Gunners to the levels they have become us...


02/17/12--09:39: United pick a fight with Gary Neville (chan 3140247)

Former skipper's plan to build a hotel near Old Trafford is opposed by his beloved club


02/17/12--13:00: What are the odds all the FA Cup quarter-finalists come from the Premier League? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day (chan 3140247)

A survey recently revealed that 50 per cent of Brits spend less than £10 a month on romance. There’s a name for people like that – men. I bring this up because it’s the FA Cup this weekend and punters always associate it with romance – normally because, like romance, it costs them bundles. It’s at times like this that fans of minnows like Stevenage, Crawley and Everton can start dreaming of a trip to Wembley... to support one of the bigger clubs on Cup Final day. A good cup run is a way for c...


02/18/12--02:19: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers (chan 3140247)

Van Persie advised to leave Arsenal, Warnock and Leeds' Bates spotted together in Monaco, QPR linked with Ballack and more


02/18/12--03:39: Why the rich Brazilian sides have become so poor in the Copa Libertadores (chan 3140247)

For the new season, MirrorFootball is teaming up with some of the blogosphere's best new writers to bring you even more great football reads every single day. Saturday is South America day, and here's I Like Football Me's Euan Marshall with his take on the week's big issues in the region. *** In the beginning of 2011, leading up to the Copa Libertadores (South America’s version of the Champions League), the financial gap was widening significantly between Brazil’s top clubs and the rest of th...


02/18/12--07:12: Terry: We'll be playing for England against Napoli (chan 3140247)

Blues must fly the flag after Arsenal's Champions League fail says skipper


02/18/12--14:00: Why administration should ALWAYS mean relegation, plus why the Europa League is just potty (chan 3140247)

I have immense sympathy for Portsmouth supporters – and did have when they went into administration the first time around. Having received only a 10-point deduction, they still have a fighting chance of staying in the Championship. And that is wrong. If a clear message is to be made on the financial mismanagement of clubs, and on the total disregard for a fit and proper persons ownership policy, then punishment for going into administration – and flouting the financial rules under which all c...


02/18/12--14:01: Get shirty: Don't be fooled - the new England kit is all about ripping off the fans (chan 3140247)

It seems the only thing that changes more often than the England captain is the kit. A veteran of eight outings in 18 months, the current outfit – mainly white, believe it or not – will be seen no more. Presumably as a token of their unstinting success over recent years, for their limitless capacity to raise a nation’s morale, for the ­impeccable behavioural standard they set the country’s youth, the national team will soon sport a new strip. Mainly white, believe it or not. And at seventy qu...


02/19/12--02:25: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Sunday's papers (chan 3140247)

Redknapp confirms Spurs want Hazard, Chelsea have competition for Moura, Michawl Owen in demand and more


02/19/12--08:22: FA Cup sixth round draw - find out who plays who (chan 3140247)

Everton host Sunderland in the only confirmed quarter-final


02/20/12--00:04: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers (chan 3140247)

Harry wants Hazard, Robbie Keane considering a comeback and Wenger handed £55m transfer kitty


02/20/12--07:26: 3PM Extra: The curse of Aaron Ramsey, Ben Mee's brilliant block and the saddest fan ever? (chan 3140247)

Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection: 1) By now you will have heard all about the curse of Aaron Ramsey. Essentially, every time the Arsenal midfielder scores, a celeb croaks. We wrote about it shortly after Colonel Gadaffi was offed, but since then Aaron has also seemingly had a hand in the demise of Steve Jobs and Whitney Houston. Crazy, eh? Although not quite as crazy as this animated explanation of it, courtesy of Taiwan's ever reli...


02/21/12--00:23: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers (chan 3140247)

United want kids Fischer and Rossbach, Arsenal eye defender, Liverpool plan winger swoop


02/21/12--07:00: 3PM Extra: Freestyle Football, Special Skills from the Special One and Magnificent Messi (chan 3140247)

Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection:




02/21/12--09:36: Brunt back in training - but expecting fight for first team spot (chan 3140247)

"I definitely don't expect to walk straight back in - no way," says West Brom skipper


02/22/12--00:35: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers (chan 3140247)

Chelsea want to swap Sturridge for Walcott, Arsenal and Liverpool chase 'next Messi' and Man City in for Real Madrid striker


02/22/12--01:54: Got, Not Got: And we bet it's even longer since you saw one of these... (chan 3140247)

Last week we were chuffed to wheel out a trio of the clarse silk badges given away with Mobil petrol in the early 80s. Now a big GNG thank-you goes out to Andy Mac at stickertastic footballcardsuk.com for his instant response to our freebies. Bet it’s a while since you saw one of these! Andy’s only gone and rooted in the museum of crap under his bed and pulled out one of the original packets that the badges came in. No, not a derby Ram facing the right way, ie the wrong way, to the left, afte...


02/22/12--08:23: PM: We must crush racism in football for the good of the country (chan 3140247)

David Cameron said problems with racism had "crept back in"


02/22/12--10:38: ITV report calls black players 'coloured' (chan 3140247)

Broadcaster apologises after gaffe is highlighted by Cat out of Red Dwarf


02/22/12--12:22: Photo: Barton reveals new England kit on Twitter (chan 3140247)

Home strip WAS to be unveiled at Holland friendly next week. Now, not so much...


02/22/12--14:00: What are the odds Villas-Boas gets the puss before Chelsea v Napoli? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day (chan 3140247)

It was clear from Andre Villas-Boas’ team selection against Napoli that he intends to get the better of the Chelsea old guard. He has a decent chance of succeeding – everyone is getting the better of Chelsea right now. These days, AVB can’t talk to anyone without someone asking him if he’s going to be sacked. Welcome to my world, Andre. You have to feel some sympathy for Villas-Boas, who inherited a team that turned old overnight. Shortly after that, they turned on him. Ashley Cole was report...


02/22/12--14:30: Fergie: Prem's Euro woes are a blip (chan 3140247)

English sides will bounce back from bad Champions League year predicts United boss


02/22/12--14:30: Racism is a problem for society not just football, Prime Minister (chan 3140247)

No, Prime Minister. We are not winning the fight against racism. Not when we are knee deep in a season characterised by race. Not when we have had the captain of our national team stripped of his position over racism allegations. Not when we have players openly abused on social networking sites on an almost daily basis. Not when we have police arresting fans on trains and staging dawn raids to round up so-called supporters who chant vile songs. Especially not when we have had Premier League m...


02/22/12--14:30: Pearce's young Lions set to go Dutch (chan 3140247)

String of senior England stars not being considered for next week's friendly by stand-in boss


02/22/12--14:31: EXCLUSIVE: Spurs to tempt Redknapp with new deal (chan 3140247)

Levy hopes contract and arrival of new faces will convince manager to turn England down


02/23/12--01:04: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers (chan 3140247)

Arsenal plot £55m double raid on the Bundesliga, Chelsea owner wants Cole out and Juve close in on Man United youngster


02/23/12--03:26: Campbell gets first England call-up (chan 3140247)

Full details of Stuart Pearce's squad to face Holland here


02/23/12--04:05: Zaha and Oxlade-Chamberlain named in England Under-21s squad (chan 3140247)

Full squad details here


02/23/12--04:39: Pearce backs 'exciting talent' Campbell to shine for England (chan 3140247)

Caretaker boss Pearce has named the Sunderland striker in his squad for the Holland friendly


02/23/12--08:25: 3PM Extra: Sporting Lisbon stars under snowball attack, the worst miss of the year and Bothroyd owned by video gamers (chan 3140247)

Presenting quality football videos from the interweb, daily at 3pm. Here's today's collection:

1) Some of the UK’s finest football gaming talent battled it out in London last night in the latest leg of live qualification for the FIFA Interactive World Cup. The real life game was represented by QPR's Jay Bothroyd and Dickson Etuhu of Fulham. "I played against one lad who told me I should stick to my day job!" said Bothroyd. See who won the final in the video below.




02/23/12--09:23: Podcast: Is AVB the worst man-manager ever? (chan 3140247)

Should AVB get his P45? Is Rafa Benitez the right choice to replace him? Has Stuart Pearce gone too far with his experimental England side? Find out as Robbie Savage and Martin Lipton join Steve Anglesey for another MirrorFootball podcast!

You can listen to this week's show via the player below or, alternatively, you can download the MP3 or subscribe to receive the show via the iTunes Music Store.




02/23/12--13:00: Odemwingie can wing it for Baggies, reckons Roy (chan 3140247)

“He came to the club as a right-winger so it’s nothing new for him," says West Brom boss


02/23/12--14:00: What are the odds Fraizer Campbell starts England's first Euro 2012 match? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day (chan 3140247)

Fraizer Campbell has been picked for England and if you think the world’s gone mad, here’s confirmation – it was Stuart Pearce doing the picking. Pearce has included Robert Green and Scott Carson in his trio of goalkeepers to face Holland, so is clearly doing his best for Comic Relief. Gareth Barry, Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson are midfielders, much to Dutch relief. Stand-in boss Pearce said he wants to see if players such as Campbell and Tom Cleverley “are good enough to serve England in...


02/23/12--15:00: England must start thinking long-term says stand-in boss Pearce (chan 3140247)

'Reality is we aren't as good as Spain or Germany - but we can be if youngsters are developed properly'


02/23/12--15:00: Gerrard set to inherit England captaincy (chan 3140247)

Liverpool skipper matches Pearce definition of a leader - but we won't know until next week if he definitely has the job


02/24/12--01:02: Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers (chan 3140247)

Ronaldo won't rule out United return, Arsenal plot double midfield swoop and Spurs plan clear-out to fund Adebayor move