Football news

• Martinez expects Hugo boost February 6, 2012
  Roberto Martinez feels Hugo Rodallega will have a key role to play in the rest of Wigan's term after they managed to keep hold of him. […]
• Sigurdsson seeks Swans stay February 6, 2012
  Gylfi Sigurdsson is refusing to waste too much energy thinking about his future, but admits he would welcome the opportunity to remain with Swansea. […]
• Kean wants Samba resolution February 6, 2012
  Blackburn manager Steve Kean is eager for the situation surrounding want-away defender Chris Samba to be resolved as soon as possible. […]
• RVP tips Ox for the top February 6, 2012
  Robin van Persie feels Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can become a star for club and country, but is wary of placing too much pressure on him. […]
• McLeish shrugs off Ireland row February 6, 2012
  Alex McLeish has played down reports of a touchline row with Stephen Ireland, insisting he substituted the player because of injury. […]
• Hart plays down skipper talk February 6, 2012
  Joe Hart is 'flattered' to be mentioned as a possible candidate for the England captaincy, but is not expecting to step into the role. […]
• Kello frozen out at Hearts February 6, 2012
  Marian Kello is unlikely to feature for Hearts against Celtic unless a 'political' issue can be resolved, according to Paulo Sergio. […]
• Fergie applauds De Gea display February 6, 2012
  Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed by the performance of Man Utd keeper David De Gea after his side salvaged a point against Chelsea. […]
• Carragher eyes Spurs revenge February 6, 2012
  Jamie Carragher is a fan of Tottenham's attacking style but insists Liverpool will be out for revenge against the Londoners at Anfield. […]
• Comeback Lyon snatch draw February 5, 2012
  Lyon came from two goals down to snatch a draw against Marseille at Stade Velodrome on Sunday. […]