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Thu May 23 2013

SFL to vote on SPL merger

The SFL will vote on plans to reconstruct the leagues in Scotland next month. The club's will meet on June 10th to decide whether the Scottish Football League should be wound up and merged with the SPL.

Thu May 23 2013

Is the Bundesliga Europe’s best league?

Christian Purslow and Raphael Honigstein debate the strengths of the Premier League against its German counterpart.

Thu May 23 2013

Europa winners given CL spot

UEFA will announce that the winners of the Europa league will qualify for the Champions League from 2015 onwards.

Thu May 23 2013

Robinson set for return

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson expects to be able to return to training at the end of July after six months on the sidelines.

Thu May 23 2013

Whelan won't make unrealistic promises

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has delayed making a decision on his future until Monday, but chairman Dave Whelan says he won't promise him anything he can't deliver.

Thu May 23 2013

Gallacher - Bowyer capable of leading Rovers

Caretaker manager Gary Bowyer is favourite to take full charge of Blackburn Rovers and former player Kevin Gallacher believes he is capable of leading the Lancashire club.

Thu May 23 2013

Fighting fit Mario Balotelli

See how Mario Balotelli used boxing training to ensure he was in top condition ahead of his transfer to AC Milan.

Thu May 23 2013

Zola - Watford in good shape

Gianfranco Zola says his team are in good shape ahead of the Championship Play-off final.

Thu May 23 2013

Matteo - Right time for change at Stoke

Former Stoke defender Dominic Matteo believes the time is right for a change at the club.

Thu May 23 2013

Dortmund deny 'selling club' tag

Sporting director Michael Zorc says selling the club's star players is not part of Borussia Dortmund's transfer policy, despite losing Mario Gotze to Bayern Munich and Robert Lewandowski also tipped to move.

Thu May 23 2013

Mata would welcome Mourinho

Juan Mata says Jose Mourinho is one of the best managers in the world and would be welcomed back in the Chelsea dugout.

Thu May 23 2013

The Papers Today

A round up of all the big stories making the back page.

Thu May 23 2013

Bundesliga the number one league?

Two German teams will face each other in the 2013 Champions League Final. A recent global survey made the Bundesliga the number one league in the world. So does English football have anything to fear from the success of Germany's top division?

Thu May 23 2013

Transfer News - 22nd May

Kate Riley brings you all the latest football transfer news.

Wed May 22 2013

Parkinson signs new deal at Bradford

Bradford have celebrated winning promotion to League One with an open top bus parade through the city on the same day that manager Phil Parkinson signs a new three year deal at the club.

Wed May 22 2013

Whelan not nervous over Martinez

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says Roberto Martinez will make a decision on his future in the next 24 hours.

Wed May 22 2013

Champions League on iPad

Make sure you check out the new Sky Sports 360 feature during the Champions League final on iPad, where you can view all the highlights from multiple camera angles.

Wed May 22 2013

Falcao shrugs off move talk

Radamel Falcao insists he is not thinking about a move away from Atletico Madrid.

Wed May 22 2013

Goals! - 20th May

We step away from the Premier League and take a look at some of the best goals from around the world.

Wed May 22 2013

The key to German success

Ahead of Saturday's all-German Champions League final, Amy Lewis has been analysing the stats which have set the German sides apart from the rest in this year's competition.

Wed May 22 2013

Cahill hoping for stability

Gary Cahill hopes the speculation over who will be Chelsea's new manager will be resolved soon.

Wed May 22 2013

Ranieri - Blues to get stronger under Jose

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri says Jose Mourinho will strengthen his old side, if he returns as manager.

Wed May 22 2013

Walcott - Fourth not good enough

Theo Walcott says Arsenal need to challenge for the title next season and not settle with competing for a Champions League spot.

Tue May 21 2013

Nasri to stay at City

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has stated that he is NOT leaving the club, despite links with a move to PSG.

Tue May 21 2013

Cahill would welcome Jose return

Gary Cahill says he would welcome the return of Jose Mourinho to Chelsea if a deal was possible.

Tue May 21 2013

Forrest faces race for Cup fitness

James Forrest says he is hoping he'll be fit in time to face Hibernian in the Scottish Cup Final on Sunday.

Tue May 21 2013

United's driving force

Manchester United midfielder and F1 fan Michael Carrick heads to Red Bull ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Tue May 21 2013

Poulter on Arsenal, Wentworth and putters

Ian Poulter chats to Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir about the PGA Championships at Wentworth and his beloved Arsenal.

Tue May 21 2013

Calderon's most notable signing

Ramon Calderon tells Guillem and Scott about the efforts Real Madrid went to in securing Cristano Ronaldo's services.

Wed May 22 2013

Revista Tweets - 21st May

Ramon Calderon answers your Tweets this week.

Tue May 21 2013

Mourinho and Real were a mismatch

Ramon Calderon believes Jose Mourinho was not the right man for Real Madrid given the club's history and his reputation.

Tue May 21 2013

Real needed Capello's strength

Ramon Calderon says he signed Fabio Capello as manager to change the mentality at Real Madrid.

Tue May 21 2013

Griffiths' delighted Scotland call

It's a big weekend for Leigh Griffiths and Hibs who play Celtic in the Scottish cup final this weekend.

Tue May 21 2013

Hibs looking to win after 111 year wait

Hibs players' Gary Deegan and David Wotherspoon look forward to their Scottish Cup Final match against Celtic this weekend.

Tue May 21 2013

Pulis Leaves Stoke

Rob Dorsett reports after Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has left the club.

Tue May 21 2013

Tyler's Teaser

Martin Tyler brings you his final question of 2012/13 with a Champions League Final theme.

Tue May 21 2013

PFA contact Sunderland after fines

Gordon Taylor reveals that the PFA are speaking to Sunderland after they fined seven players last week.

Tue May 21 2013

Mourinho a done deal?

Graham Hunter is sure the deal for Jose Mourinho to take over at Chelsea is already done.

Thu May 23 2013

Latest Sky Sports News Report

The very latest news brought to you by the UK's leading sports channel; Sky Sports News.

Tue May 21 2013

Falcao to decide future

Atletico's Chief Executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin says that Falcao will be the one to decide his future.

Mon May 20 2013

Moyes will bring his own methods

The Hold the Back Page panel do not expect David Moyes to follow Sir Alex Ferguson's attacking style.

Mon May 20 2013

Can Arsenal push on?

The panel discuss Arsenal's future after they clinched the final Champions League position.

Mon May 20 2013

Bale expected to stay at Spurs

The panel believe Gareth Bale will stay at Tottenham for at least one more year.

Thu May 23 2013

La Liga Xtra - 20th May

Kevin Keatings is joined by David Phillips to discuss Jose Mourinho and the fall-out from the Copa del Rey Final.

Tue May 21 2013

Welcome back to the Premier League

At the League Managers Awards dinner, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce said he would welcome the return of Jose Mourinho should he be making a return to Chelsea.

Tue May 21 2013

Dickov new Doncaster manager

Paul Dickov has been appointed the new manager at Doncaster and replaces Brian Flynn who stepped down to become director of football.

Mon May 20 2013

Hodgson dealt Cleverley blow

Roy Hodgson says Tom Cleverley is a doubt for England's upcoming friendly matches.

Mon May 20 2013

'Frustrated' Mourinho leaves Madrid

Guillem Balague says tensions between Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho made life at Madrid impossible.

Mon May 20 2013

Martinez to hold Wigan talks

Roberto Martinez says he will sit down with Dave Whelan to discuss his future next Monday.

Mon May 20 2013

Real to announce Jose exit?

Sky Sources understand Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid today and close in on a potential move to Chelsea.

Mon May 20 2013

Hearts avoid relegation

SPL Chairman Ralph Topping comments on the situation at Hearts after the club escaped punishment from the SPL.

Tue May 21 2013

Wilshere - We can challenge for title

Jack Wilshere says Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title next season.

Sun May 19 2013

Chelsea to challenge next season

Paul Merson believes that Chelsea will be a force to be reckoned with next season if they manage to add some more talent to their current crop.

Sun May 19 2013

Would United miss Rooney?

Charlie Nicholas watched the 10 goal thriller between West Brom and Manchester United. Wayne Rooney didn't feature and Nicholas believes that he would not be missed should he decide to leave.

Sun May 19 2013

Adkins praises character

Nigel Adkins was pleased with the character that his players showed in their final Premier League game away to West Ham which they lost 4-2.

Sun May 19 2013

Fantastic end to the season

Sam Allardyce has hailed his side for a fantastic end to the season with the Hammers finishing 10th.

Sun May 19 2013

Clarke proud of finish

Steve Clarke says his players should be immensely proud to finish the season in 8th place with a thrilling 10 goal thriller against Manchester United.

Sun May 19 2013

Owen's last stand

Retiring Michael Owen gives his final post-match interview after coming on as a substitute in Stoke's one all draw with Southampton.

Sun May 19 2013

Hughton: We gave the fans something to cheer

Chris Hughton praised his Norwich side's 3-2 win over Manchester City.

Sun May 19 2013

Martinez coy on future

Roberto Martintez remained tight lipped on his future at Wigan following their relegation to the Championship.

Sun May 19 2013

Benitez: A lot of positives from season

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez says the fans and players can take a lot of positives from the season after finishing third in the Premier League.

Sun May 19 2013

Moyes praises Everton squad

Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes praised his squad and believes the next manager at Goodison Park is inheriting a strong group of players.

Sun May 19 2013

Tottenham miss out on Champions League

Andre Villas-Boas was disappointed Spurs missed out on the fourth Champions League spot and thinks that there needs to be improvement if they are to compete with the top four.

Sun May 19 2013

Pulis pleased with club achievement

Tony Pulis was pleased with his sides consistency during the final month of the season as they secured 13th place in the Premier League on the final day.

Sun May 19 2013

Carragher delighted with final game

Jamie Carragher says he was delighted to keep a clean sheet in his final game for Liverpool.

Sun May 19 2013

Redknapp: Changes are needed

QPR manager Harry Redknapp says big changes need to be made to his squad if they are to compete in the Championship.

Sun May 19 2013

Wenger proud of team spirit

Arsene Wenger was pleased with Arsenal's attitude and character after beating Newcastle to secure the final Champions League place.

Sun May 19 2013

Rodgers pays tribute to fans

Speaking after Liverpool's 1-0 victory over QPR, Brenden Rodgers has thanked the fans for their support during a season of transition but does believe that there has been progression.

Sun May 19 2013

AVB has done a good job

Phil Thompson believes that AVB has done a good job at Spurs this season and that is highlighted by the club collecting 72 points, the most in their history.

Sun May 19 2013

Soccer Saturday - Funniest Moments of the Season

A look back at some of the season's funniest moments from Jeff and the boys.

Sun May 19 2013

Arsenal grind out victory

Matt Le Tissier watched Arsenal beat Newcastle to secure the final Champions League spot and paid a tribute to their defence, in particular Laurent Koscielny.

Sun May 19 2013

Lambert - Draw was a fair result

Paul Lambert was proud of his sides display after the 2-2 draw at Wigan and believes that the club have made developments during a what has been a transitional period for Villa.

Sun May 19 2013

Laudrup disappointed with final day display

Michael Laudrup was unhappy with Swansea's 3-0 home defeat to Fulham and would like to add some more goals to his side ahead of the new season.

Sun May 19 2013

Jol 'over the moon' with win

Martin Jol was pleased with his sides discipline as they scored 3 goals to win a hard fought match away to Swansea.

Sun May 19 2013

Story of Soccer Special - 19th May

Jeff Stelling and the boys take you through all the action from the final day of the Premier League.

Sun May 19 2013

Kidd uncertain on future

Brian Kidd says he is uncertain of his future at Manchester City but says the club need to bring a new manager in quickly.

Sun May 19 2013

Rosler proud of his players

Uwe Rosler says he is proud of his players despite Brentford’s 2-1 defeat to Yeovil in the League 1 Playoff Final.

Sun May 19 2013

Goals on Sunday - Best of the guests

In the final Goals on Sunday of the season, we take a look back at the great guests who have joined Ben and Kammy in studio.

Mon May 20 2013

Fails of the Week - 19th May

A collection of the biggest blunders and funniest moments from the past week of sport.

Sun May 19 2013

Fans helped us through - Johnson

Gary Johnson gives his reaction after Yeovil won their play-off with Brentford at Wembley to reach the Championship.

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