Chelsea captain John Terry has responded to criticism that he took charge of the team from the sidelines during the Blues' 4-1 win over Napoli in the Champions League last week. GettyImagesRoberto Di Matteo is not looking over his shoulder just yet • Preview: Chelsea v Tottenham Terry, 31, was spotted shouting instructions to team-mates from behind interim manager Roberto Di Matteo and was criticised in the media. The defender missed Wednesday night's defeat at Manchester City with a calf strain but trained fully on Thursday and is expected to return to the side for Saturday's game with Tottenham, but played down any suggestions he was looking to move into management. "In response to comments suggesting that I think I'm the manager, I'd like to say
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Brooking: England in no rush for new boss
England's new manager may not be appointed until a few days before Euro 2012, according to Sir Trevor Brooking. GettyImagesSir Trevor Brooking: On the hunt for the next England boss • International gallery • Brewin: Robben plays party pooper• England 2-3 Netherlands• Pearce blames naivety• International friendlies wrap Caretaker boss Stuart Pearce on Wednesday oversaw a 3-2 friendly defeat by Holland in the first game since former manager Fabio Capello resigned. Pearce has made it clear he would be happy to stay in charge for the European Championship this summer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp remains favourite for the position as Spurs battle for a Champions League place, and it therefore seems likely the Three Lions will not know who will be at the helm for some time. Brooking, one of
Wales boss Gary Speed dead aged 42
Gary Speed MBE, 1969-2011 The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced that Gary Speed has died at the age of 42. GettyImagesGary Speed had rejuvenated Wales • Tributes pour in for Speed• Wilkinson talks of 'tragic loss'• Premier League hero: Gary Speed• Gary Speed gallery Police stated Speed was found hanged on Sunday morning after committing suicide. He leaves a wife and two children. Speed was one of the Premier League greats, the first player to make 500 appearances in the competition across spells with Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers. He held the record of 535 Premier League appearances until David James passed that landmark. He won the league title with Leeds in 1992, the last season before the Premier League began. He was twice an
No injuries for Under-21 boss King
Republic of Ireland Under-21 coach Noel King has a fully fit squad to choose from for Monday's UEFA U-21 European Championship qualifier against Liechtenstein at the Showgrounds in Sligo (7.30pm). All 18 members of the original squad reported for duty on Saturday and preparations have gone well over the weekend. Having claimed six points out of a possible nine in their opening three ties, Ireland can keep on the tails of pacesetters in the group, Italy and Turkey, with another victory at the Sligo venue they've won both games played so far this season. Liechtenstein caused Ireland a scare in last month's away fixture in Eschen when they swept into an early lead only for hat-trick hero James Collins to inspire Ireland's comeback
Inter boss Gasperini coy over Sneijder report
Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini was coy when questioned about Wesley Sneijder's future, following a report that Manchester City are poised to sign the Netherlands international.GettyImagesWesley Sneijder's ability to carve out a goalscoring opportunity is reportedly attracting interest from clubs across Europe• Confusion over Sneijder situ• Sir Alex cools Sneijder talk• Fergie rules out Sneijder moveOn Saturday, Gazzetta dello Sport ran a story claiming Manchester City were set to land Sneijder, 27, for a fee of €36 million despite the playmaker being heavily linked with their rivals Manchester United.City have since played down the speculation, and now Gasperini has had his say. He said: "Wesley Sneijder? We'll see. I don't know. We'll think about it next week if there is this development."Gasperini
Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson hails ‘special’ Paul Scholes
Scholes pulled the strings for Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Paul Scholes after the veteran masterminded Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford.The 35-year-old provided the assists for the first and third goals as the Red Devils got their Premier League title challenge off to a winning start. "He's got a marvellous passing range and vision," said manager Ferguson. "Anyone who gets to that age and retains that appetite is blessed with