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Rangers teen Wilson out to impress

Celtic's Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (left) heads past Rangers' Madjid Bougherra during their Scottish Premier League match at Ibrox, Glasgow, in May. Rangers play St Mirren on Saturday while Celtic face Falkirk on Sunday.

AFP - Saturday, November 7

GLASGO (AFP) - - Rangers defender Danny Wilson is not taking his place in the side for granted ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premier League clash with St Mirren after an impressive start to his Rangers career. More »

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Ferguson makes case for United defence
AFP - Saturday, November 7
MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - - Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his support for Manchester United's defenders in the light of a relatively disappointing start to the season by the reigning Premier League champions.
Tottenham and Chelsea raise stakes on naming rights
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Ken Ferris
Ferdinand out of trip to Chelsea
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
LONDON (Reuters) - Brief news from the English Premier League before this weekend's matches (all times GMT):
Capello in awe as he unveils Ramsey bust
AFP - Saturday, November 7
LONDON (AFP) - - England manager Fabio Capello was awe-struck as he unveiled a bust at Wembley of Sir Alf Ramsey, the man whose World Cup winning achievement he hopes to emulate in South Africa next year.
Ancelotti won't rush for Chelsea chequebook
AFP - Saturday, November 7
LONDON (AFP) - - Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted on Friday that he will not be rushing for the Stamford Bridge chequebook despite a transfer ban being lifted on the Premier League leaders.
Angola coach shuns 'disrespectful' star Manucho
AFP - Saturday, November 7
LUANDA (AFP) - - Star Angola striker Manucho Goncalves will stay out of the national side until he learns respect, coach Manuel Jose told a media conference here Friday.
CSKA Sofia coach resigns
AFP - Saturday, November 7
SOFIA (AFP) - - CSKA Sofia coach Lyuboslav Penev announced his resignation on Friday, citing interference from the club's management after his decision to suspend several players was overturned.
UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings into Unirea
AFP - Saturday, November 7
PARIS (AFP) - - European football's ruling body UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into Romanian club Unirea Urziceni following the violence-marred Champions League match with visitors Rangers on Wednesday.
Capello inspired by unveiling bust of Ramsey at Wembley
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Mike Collett
United arrive at good time for Chelsea - Ancelotti
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Clare Lovell
Chelsea in perfect form to face United: Ancelotti
AFP - Saturday, November 7
COBHAM, England (AFP) - - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned Manchester United that his side are in the mood to deliver a substantial blow to the champions' bid to retain the Premier League title.
Fergie frets over Ferdinand injury
AFP - Saturday, November 7
MANCHESTER (AFP) - - Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United have been unable to diagnose the cause of a worrying injury that is continuing to sideline England defender Rio Ferdinand.
Independent operators to take over most World Cup stadia
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Mark Gleeson
Loew calls up Hunt and Mueller for friendlies
AFP - Saturday, November 7
BERLIN (AFP) - - Coach Joachim Loew has named promising Werder Bremen midfielder Aaron Hunt and Bayern Munich's rising star Thomas Mueller in the Germany squad for friendlies against Chile and the Ivory Coast.
Real to defy Portugal request for injured Ronaldo
AFP - Saturday, November 7
MADRID (AFP) - - Real Madrid have told Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz in no uncertain terms they will not make star striker Cristiano Ronaldo available for two crucial World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Dutch consider central striking role for Van Persie
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Theo Ruizenaar
CAS suspend Chelsea's ban on signing players
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea were cleared to sign new players in the January transfer window on Friday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) suspended a ban imposed by world body FIFA.
Ferdinand injury giving United cause for concern
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
By Ian Whittell
Manchester United reserve keeper criticises Van der Sar
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has criticised the club's number one Edwin Van der Sar for failing to offer him help or encouragement.