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Liverpool revel in night of glory Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said their qualification for the next stage of the Champions League was “one of the proudest nights of my career.” The Reds beat Olympiakos 3-1 with a late Steven Gerrard strike and Benitez said: “It was a really great night. “The players ran hard all

Wenger handed summer war chest Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been guaranteed transfer funds to boost his squad the summer. The club’s managing director, Keith Edelman, stressed that the development of their new £350m stadium had no affect on Wenger’s spending power. “The money is there. Don’t worry we’ve got it,” Edelman told BBC Sport.

Rush future at Chester uncertain Ian Rush’s future as Chester manager is uncertain after he and assistant Mark Aizlewood refused a severance package. Chester have won only two of their last 10 League games but Chairman Steve Vaughan claims he cannot afford to sack the 43-year-old Liverpool legend. Vaughan said: “I offered a financial settlement

Mourinho plots impressive course Chelsea’s win at Fulham – confirming their position at the Premiership summit – proves that they now have everything in place to mount serious challenges on all fronts this season. They have got strength in depth, great players, an outstanding manager in Jose Mourinho and finances no other club in the

Parry puts Gerrard ‘above money’ Listen to the full interview on Sport on Five and the BBC Sport website from 1900 GMT. But Parry, speaking exclusively to BBC Sport, also admits Gerrard, who has been constantly linked with Chelsea, will have the final say on his future. He told BBC Five Live: “Steven is above

Parry firm over Gerrard Listen to the full interview on Sport on Five and the BBC Sport website from 1900 GMT. But Parry, speaking exclusively to BBC Sport, also admits Gerrard, who has been constantly linked with Chelsea, will have the final say on his future. He told BBC Five Live: “Steven is above money.

Bates seals takeover Ken Bates has completed his takeover of Leeds United. The 73-year-old former Chelsea chairman sealed the deal at 0227 GMT on Friday, and has bought a 50% stake in the club. He said: “I’m delighted to be stepping up to the mantel at such a fantastic club. I recognise Leeds as a

O’Driscoll concern at Fifa ruling Bournemouth boss Sean O’Driscoll is concerned at the impact that the transfer window system could make, if it is applied to Football League clubs next season. The League was recently informed by Fifa that its 72 clubs would no longer receive any further dispensation to trade players outside the world