Soccer

The Interlull is upon is + Arsecast 166

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Good morning and a very happy Friday to you.
After all the drama of the last few days, what with not signing a keeper and being accepting/outraged/super-mega-hella-outraged and so on, we haven't noticed the stealthy, lurking menace of the Interlull. And now it is upon us.

Friday's gossip column

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Gerard Houllier tops Villa managerial wish list, plus other rumours

England U21 v Portugal U21: win or bust for Stuart Pearce's Euro final hopefuls

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England Under-21s need to beat Portugal and Lithuania to be sure of reaching
the play-offs ahead of the finals in Denmark.

PSV turned down Bebe 'for free'

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The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.

Laurent Blanc demands France players sing national anthem

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New France coach Laurent Blanc has passed the words of the Marseillaise on to
his players so they can sing before their Euro 2012 qualifier.

England v Bulgaria: Fabio Capello happy with Wayne Rooney's form

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England manager encouraged by Wayne Rooney's form ahead of Euro 2012 qualifier
against Bulgaria.

England v Bulgaria: Stanimir Stoilov warns referee over Wayne Rooney temperament

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Stanimir Stoilov calls for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should
England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool.

Tisdale dismisses Saints rumours

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Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale dismisses reports linking him with the vacant managerial post at Southampton.

Rooney relishing return to Republic Under-21s

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Adam Rooney is determined to make the most of his last chance to represent the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.

Lallana ruled out for six weeks

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Southampton winger Adam Lallana will be out for six weeks after surgery on his knee.

Minasyan respects Republic’s credentials

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Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan has installed the Republic of Ireland as one of the favourites to emerge from Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.

BBC to screen Victoria Park tie

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The Co-operative Insurance Cup tie between Ross County and Dundee United will be shown live on BBC Two Scotland.

Curbishley linked with Villa job

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Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

Pre-season: Arsenal Ladies 4-0 W.B.A.

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Little scores twice, Ellen White and Bruton also grab goals

Women's Internationals: 11 Gunners on duty

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We round-up recent results featuring Arsenal players