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Striker Hall poised for County

FORMER Coventry City striker Paul Hall could be on his way to Newport County after training with the Blue Square South side. Read

Chelsea fury at racism charge

CHELSEA have reacted with fury to an FA racism charge levelled against groundsman Steve Bethell. Read

Sidelined Ronaldo staying, insists Fergie

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be sold and also confirmed he will be out for three months with an ankle injury. Read

Dragons ready to step up interest in Kempson

BRIAN LITTLE’S interest in Shrewsbury Town’s Darren Kempson could yet see the out-of-favour centre-back become Wrexham’s seventh signing of the summer. Read

Dutchman wants Swans chance

DUTCH trialist Michael van der Heijden wants a permanent deal at Swansea City, allowing him to rekindle his partnership with former team-mate Ferrie Bodde. Read

Dave Jones

City will be ready for big kick-off – Jones

DAVE JONES insists his Cardiff City players are in good shape as they prepare for the new Coca-Cola League season and will peak just before their opening fixture against Southampton at Ninian Park next month. Read

Ched Evans

Ched Evans 'going nowhere' says Mark Hughes

FORMER Wales boss Mark Hughes has handed Cardiff City another transfer blow by telling them that long-term target Ched Evans is going nowhere. Read

Saints hit by late strike

A LATE strike sentenced the Saints to the narrowest of defeats after a resilient showing in the first leg of their Uefa Cup first qualifying round clash at Suduva's Marijampole Stadium. Read

Sad Bangor are hit for six

BANGOR CITY’S eighth foray into Europe since the formation of the Welsh Premiership is heading in the same direction as the previous seven first-round exits, following a chastening experience for manager Nev Powell and his Farrar Road side at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground last night. Read

Roberto Martinez brushes off Man United link-up

ROBERTO MARTINEZ has admitted he is flattered by reports linking him to the assistant manager’s role at Manchester United but insisted Swansea City remain his sole priority. Read

Martyrs poised for domestic tests

FRESH from their positive showing in the 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City, Merthyr Tydfil host Aberystwyth Town tomorrow (3pm) in the second of seven pre-season friendlies. Read

Come in number 44, it’s City new boy McCormack

NEW striker Ross McCormack has been handed the highest number in Cardiff City’s squad for the 2008-9 season. Read

Ex-Bluebird Cooper keen for County impact

NEW signing Kevin Cooper looks set to be included in Newport County’s squad for the trip to Leamington tomorrow (2pm). Read

Irish eyes smiling on Cardiff’s Portugal trip

IRISHMEN Stephen McPhail and Mark Kennedy will link up for Cardiff City in their pre-season match against Portugal’s Vitoria de Setubal. Read

Mark Hughes

Sparky adds to Bluebirds striker woes

FORMER Wales boss Mark Hughes has handed Cardiff City another transfer blow by telling them that long-term target Ched Evans is going nowhere. Read

Roberto Martinez

Martinez: Old Trafford link is a huge compliment

SWANSEA CITY boss Roberto Martinez has admitted he is hugely flattered to be linked to the position of Sir Alex Ferguson's number two at Manchester United. Read

Hleb completes his Barca move

ALEXANDER Hleb last night completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona after signing a four-year contract with the Catalan giants. Read

Mark Hughes ready for Euro success

MARK Hughes may have lost out in the race to sign Ronaldinho, but the Manchester City boss has not lost his focus on achieving European success. Read

Dave Jones

Dave Jones blasts ‘lack of loyalty’ in football

CARDIFF City boss Dave Jones has lashed out at the lack of loyalty in football after the Bluebirds’ summer of strife. Read

Brown shines for the Bluebirds at Merthyr

Brown shines for the Bluebirds at Merthyr

BRIDGEND’S Jon Brown, now a first-year senior professional for Cardiff City, shone for the Bluebirds in a 3-1 pre-season win against Merthyr Tydfil at Penydarren Park. Read