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UK news, world news, wirral news online http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/n-zogbia-ponders-flying-magpies-nest-80491-22650065/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:45:18 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/n-zogbia-ponders-flying-magpies-nest-80491-22650065/ Newcastle winger Charles N'Zogbia has reiterated his desire to leave the club, admitting that Arsenal would be his first-choice destination. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/ecb-fall-out-is-not-our-fault-80491-22650005/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:45:16 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/ecb-fall-out-is-not-our-fault-80491-22650005/ England's National Selector Geoff Miller has defended the actions of the England and Wales Cricket Board in the wake of the row that led to the departure of Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/federer-awaits-cruising-murray-80491-22649698/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:15:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/federer-awaits-cruising-murray-80491-22649698/ Andy Murray set up another meeting with Roger Federer by beating Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha on Thursday. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/donington-s-drive-gets-thumbs-up-80491-22649411/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:15:16 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/donington-s-drive-gets-thumbs-up-80491-22649411/ Donington Park has been given the green light to begin work on a £100million redevelopment of the circuit. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/o-neil-bid-refused-by-boro-80491-22648718/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:15:27 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/o-neil-bid-refused-by-boro-80491-22648718/ Middlesbrough have turned down a bid of £4.5million from Portsmouth for midfielder Gary O'Neil, the south coast club have announced. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/etherington-completes-potters-switch-80491-22648583/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:15:26 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/etherington-completes-potters-switch-80491-22648583/ Stoke have completed the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham and he is expected to make his debut against Liverpool on Saturday. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/boyd-move-is-dead-mcleish-80491-22648526/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:45:16 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/boyd-move-is-dead-mcleish-80491-22648526/ Kris Boyd's move to Birmingham from Rangers is "dead" and is unlikely to be resurrected, according to the Championship side's manager Alex McLeish. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/strauss-has-kp-s-support-80491-22648320/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:45:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/strauss-has-kp-s-support-80491-22648320/ New England captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/joint-probe-into-hammers-over-tevez-80491-22647889/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:15:14 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/joint-probe-into-hammers-over-tevez-80491-22647889/ The Premier League and the Football Association are to launch a fresh inquiry into West Ham's conduct over the Carlos Tevez affair. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/man-utd-star-ronaldo-crashes-ferrari-80491-22647653/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/man-utd-star-ronaldo-crashes-ferrari-80491-22647653/ Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo escaped uninjured on Thursday after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier, sources said. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/pulis-nears-etherington-swoop-80491-22647262/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:45:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/pulis-nears-etherington-swoop-80491-22647262/ Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects to complete the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham later on Thursday. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/caddick-approves-of-kp-exit-80491-22644932/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/caddick-approves-of-kp-exit-80491-22644932/ Former England paceman Andrew Caddick believes the resignation of captain Kevin Pietersen was the right thing following the turmoil of the past week. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/united-lucky-fergie-80491-22645182/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/united-lucky-fergie-80491-22645182/ Relieved Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted his side were lucky to escape with a 1-0 Carling Cup defeat at Derby on Wednesday. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/rodallega-relishes-premier-league-challenge-80491-22645501/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/rodallega-relishes-premier-league-challenge-80491-22645501/ Wigan's prospective new striker Hugo Rodallega is confident he will make a successful transition to the Barclays Premier League. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/england-start-again-under-strauss-80491-22644676/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:15:14 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/08/england-start-again-under-strauss-80491-22644676/ England have begun new era under Andrew Strauss in the aftermath of captain Kevin Pietersen's resignation and the sacking of coach Peter Moores. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/commons-strike-gives-rams-edge-80491-22639173/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:15:15 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/commons-strike-gives-rams-edge-80491-22639173/ Derby will take a surprise lead to Old Trafford in two weeks' time after Kris Commons' superb goal gave the Rams a 1-0 victory in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg in front of watching new manager Nigel Clough. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/crisis-hit-england-call-for-strauss-80491-22638842/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:45:14 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/crisis-hit-england-call-for-strauss-80491-22638842/ Andrew Strauss will head England's campaign to the Caribbean in a fortnight following a dramatic day which saw captain Kevin Pietersen resign and coach Peter Moores sacked. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/kp-and-moores-go-on-day-of-drama-80491-22638783/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:45:13 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/kp-and-moores-go-on-day-of-drama-80491-22638783/ Kevin Pietersen has resigned as England captain and coach Peter Moores was sacked on a dramatic day for English cricket. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/martins-set-for-surgery-80491-22638477/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:15:20 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/martins-set-for-surgery-80491-22638477/ Newcastle have confirmed that striker Obafemi Martins will undergo hernia surgery in Germany on Monday. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/ecb-accept-pietersen-resignation-80491-22638410/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:45:16 GMT http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/uk-world-news/national-sport/2009/01/07/ecb-accept-pietersen-resignation-80491-22638410/ The ECB have confirmed they have accepted the resignation of England captain Kevin Pietersen.