Man United pull out of Mohamed Diame deal after heart condition fears

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Man United scrap Diame deal after concerns over Wigan star's heart condition

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21:30 GMT, 16 May 2012

Manchester United have pulled out of a move for Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame due to concerns over his heart condition.

Wigan became aware of the problem when Diame signed for 3million in 2009 and have always kept a defibrillator close to the touchline.

United are keen to sign a powerful central midfielder with Paul Pogba expected to leave Old Trafford for Juventus, but did not want to take a risk on Diame.

Ditched: Mohamed Diame was a Manchester United target

The Senegal international, 24, is out of contract this summer and is attracting interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen and Park Ji-sung are also set to leave United.

Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa, expected to sign in a 7m deal, confirmed yesterday that he has spoken to Sir Alex Fergson.

'It was good to meet and actually talk to him,' said the 23-year-old.

'He had some nice things to say to me. It would be nice if I end up playing in the Premier League.'

Bayern Munich skipper Phillip Lahm puzzled at John Terry"s sending off at Barcelona

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

I would never act like Terry – I do everything for my team, says Bayern Munich skipper Lahm

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21:30 GMT, 16 May 2012

Philipp Lahm can understand what John Terry will be going through in the Allianz Arena on Saturday but feels little sympathy for his opposite number.

As skipper of his home team Bayern Munich, the longing to wrap his hands round the Champions League trophy burns so fiercely he can imagine Terry’s pain. But he has bluntly told Chelsea’s captain he has only himself to blame for missing the final in Munich.

If Terry struggled to explain why he kneed Barcelona’s Alexis Sanchez in the back to earn a red card at the Nou Camp, Lahm found it even harder to comprehend.

Unbelievable: Phillip Lahm was bemused by John Terry's sending off

The thought of damaging his team’s prospects by leaving them one short with such a reckless act left the Germany full back shaking his head, as he said: ‘I couldn’t believe it. I was so surprised, not by the red card but what he did to earn it.

'Would I describe it as irresponsible Let’s just say I would never have done something like that. It simply wouldn’t have happened to me. Why Because as captain, I do everything for my team. That would have harmed them and I would not allow that to happen.

‘But that’s down to him. Our only focus is on winning and we are not too interested in who might be playing for Chelsea or who might not be.

‘I wouldn’t say it is an advantage for us that Chelsea will be without their captain. I think the players who are missing from both sides will even themselves out. We are missing players who have been key to us reaching the final, like Holger Badstuber, Luiz Gustavo and David Alaba, so we have suffered as well.’

Reckless: Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir gives Terry his marching orders at the Nou Camp

For Lahm it is unthinkable that Bayern would lose the final on home turf.

‘Lose it in my house That would be awful for all of us, but me in particular,’ he said.

‘I’m from Munich. I was born here in this town. As well as a Bayern player, I am a supporter and I know what it means to everyone connected with the club.

‘I would have to think about locking myself away if it wasn’t for the fact that the national squad fly out to the European Championship straight after the final. Thank goodness for that. But I’m confident I wouldn’t have that problem, anyway. We are only thinking about winning.’

Preparation: Lahm says Bayern have learned much from their final defeat two years ago

He added: ‘What happened two years ago, when we lost the final to Inter Milan, has had a big influence on the way we have prepared. A lot of players are still here and we all remember what we went through. A team grows through defeats and setbacks. We didn’t have the same belief then. Now we have a strong belief that this can be our year, our trophy.’

Manchester United investigate potential interest in Nani

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Man United test transfer waters for Nani interest in case contract deal collapses

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21:30 GMT, 16 May 2012

Manchester United have made moves to find out if there would be interest in Nani should his current contract negotiations collapse.

United are hopeful the winger will stay but have been alerted to interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.

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Safety net: Nani could be sold if he does not sign a new deal

Mario Gomez? I"ve faced him on PlayStation! David Luiz can have last laugh over Gary Neville jibe

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Gomez I've faced him on PlayStation! Smiling Luiz can have last laugh over that Neville jibe

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21:30 GMT, 16 May 2012

Asked whether he had played against Mario Gomez in the past, David Luiz laughed and said: ‘Just on PlayStation’. It was a new angle on the usual joke.

Luiz has worked hard to restore his reputation since Gary Neville’s acidic criticism during a game against Liverpool in November, which hit a nerve at Stamford Bridge.

Neville claimed the Brazil centre half’s defensive play was so haphazard it seemed as if he were being controlled by a 10-year-old in the crowd, on his PlayStation.

In control: David Luiz tussles with Didier Drogba in training ahead of Saturday's showpiece

This week, when Luiz declared himself fit to play in Saturday’s Champions League final, there was genuine delight inside the Chelsea camp and palpable relief among those who wish the London club well against Bayern Munich.

Few fancied their chances of shackling the prolific attacking triumvirate of Gomez, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery without specialist central defenders.

John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are among four key Chelsea players missing through suspension but, like Luiz, Gary Cahill is back from injury in the nick of time.

Hair flick: Luiz heads clear in training and appeared relaxed about his fitness

‘I took treatment every day, in the morning, afternoon and evening,’ said 25-year-old Luiz. ‘Now I’m so happy. I can do all the movements. I am 100 per cent for training.

‘When I was a kid in Brazil it was my dream and now I get my chance to play in the Champions League final. Everyone will stop to watch the game.’

It has been a turbulent first 16 months in London for Luiz. His Chelsea career started so well after a 21million move from Benfica and he scored important goals against Manchester City and Manchester United.

Then, in May, last year, his progress crashed at Old Trafford, as Carlo Ancelotti lost his rag on the touchline with a public display of anger over the first-half mistakes which proved costly in a title decider with United.

Dangerman: Mario Gomez has scored 12 goals in the Champions League

Chelsea lost the game 2-1, all but handing United the title. Luiz was hooked at half-time and would not be trusted again in the Barclays Premier League for five months.

Andre Villas-Boas, it seemed, shared Ancelotti’s reservations about the defender, although he did fight back on his behalf when Neville made the PlayStation jibe, branding it ‘ridiculous’.

Luiz, despite all this, retained his cult status among supporters, helped by the fact that he marked his first appearance of the season with a goal against Bayer Leverkusen.

‘They love my hair, they don’t love me,’ he said this week, but they also took quickly to his free spirit, his desire to excite and his willingness to connect openly with them, be that in the street, beside the pitch or through the media.

Fitness battle: Both Luiz and Gary Cahill are set to start at the Allianz Arena

‘In Portugal, I had a special relationship with the Benfica fans because I try,’ said Luiz.

‘I try and show them my football, not just for me, not just for my family but for the fans. The fans deserve that players always come and say hi and hello. This is so important for people that David Luiz comes here and says hello because one day they will support other players.’

His flair and his hair have been harnessed with a little more defensive discipline, since Roberto Di Matteo replaced Villas-Boas and reverted to Chelsea’s trusted methods of defending deep and counter-attacking quickly. Luiz has prospered again.

The Champions League final will be his 40th game this season and he expects another thorough examination of his defensive qualities by the Germans.

‘It is the best game in the world and played in Munich,’ said Luiz. ‘Bayern are at home and that makes it more difficult.’

Difficult indeed, but if Luiz is back and in control of the PlayStation, then Chelsea have a greater chance of success.

Jonathan Trott usually starts the summer at a gallop: Paul Newman cricket column

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Dependable Trott usually starts the summer at a gallop…

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21:57 GMT, 16 May 2012

West Indies beware, Jonathan Trott makes a habit of starting off the summer with a Test double hundred.

He did it against Bangladesh – hitting 226 at Lord's in 2010 – and he did it against Sri Lanka, scoring 203 at Cardiff last year.

Now he will go after a different sort of hat-trick at the start of his third full season as an England player against a quick but under-prepared West Indies attack when this year's international season squelches into life at Lord's.

Summer lovin': Trott has a record of starting the Test season well on home soil

West Indies weakened by wealth of IPL: Nasser Hussain

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Sadly, the West Indies have been weakened by wealth of IPL

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21:58 GMT, 16 May 2012

You've got to feel a bit sorry for West Indies. When the first Test starts at Lord's today against an England side in their own conditions and ranked No 1 in the world, they'll be doing so with one hand tied behind their back.

Several guys who could be here – the likes of Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell – are all busy in the Indian Premier League, while Ramnaresh Sarwan appears to have fallen out with the West Indian board.

That's four or five players who could make a serious difference.

Hamstrung: Sammy has his work cut out if he is to win the series

I appreciate that captain Darren Sammy and coach Ottis Gibson are making the most out of limited resources. But the fact that the West Indies Cricket Board are struggling financially means they are always going to lose players to the IPL.

It's sad for them and it's sad for the world game. As a captain, though, I wonder how much sympathy you'd have for guys who are happy to cash in elsewhere rather than play Test cricket.

Sure, you can't necessarily blame the likes of Gayle and Kieron Pollard for going to the IPL. But if you're looking to build a side who are willing to do the hard yards, you're looking for guys who put West Indies cricket first and buy into what the coach and captain are trying to do.

If they refuse to buy into that, then they're clearly not the sort of characters you want. But if they're willing to listen, then it comes down to a question of man-management. And that's what worries me slightly.

Missing in action: Bravo (left) and Gayle (right) are playing IPL cricket

There's talk of a breakdown in relations between Gibson and some of the players who aren't in this squad. But, for me, part of the art of being a captain or a coach is to accommodate as much talent as you can, regardless of whether they are difficult customers.

People have been talking about a revival, but let's be honest here. Two wins in 30 Tests since they skittled England in Jamaica three years ago is a very limited sort of revival.

It's true that, in the right conditions, their bowling attack can be handy. But with their batsmen, you always feel a collapse is just round the corner. And that's why England are red-hot favourites.

Andrew Strauss will be saying to his team that a breakthrough is never far away. And he'll point out that West Indies rarely manage to string two substantial innings together in the same game.

There is some serious talent in this West Indies squad. Shivnarine Chanderpaul will bat all day, and Darren Bravo has got all the shots. But they've got to learn how to string it all together over five days of a Test. If they don't, England will be licking their lips.

Final preparations: The Windies squad were at Lord's on Wednesday

Rangers appeal against transfer embargo and fine rejected

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Rangers appeal against fine and transfer sanctions rejected

UPDATED:

22:19 GMT, 16 May 2012

Rangers have lost their appeal against a 160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo.

Administration-hit Rangers were hit by the sanctions by an Scottish Football Association judicial panel in April but had hoped to overturn the decision at today's appellate tribunal hearing.

But in findings released on Wednesday by the SFA, the club were told they had no grounds for reversing the decision.

Turned down: Rangers' appeal was was rejected

The hearing, which was chaired by Lord Carloway and also included Spartans chairman Craig Graham and former Partick Thistle chairman Allan Cowan, heard the Ibrox club's representations through Richard Keen QC.

The tribunal's full report will be published at a later but it released several key points by way of summary.

They included the following observations: “It was competent for the disciplinary tribunal to impose the additional sanction of prohibiting registrations of any new players of 18 years or older for a period of 12 months.

'The disciplinary tribunal was correct to determine that the conduct involved – especially the deliberate non-payment of very large sums, estimated in excess of 13m of tax in the form of PAYE, NIC and VAT – was attributable to the club as a member of the Scottish FA.

'Although the Appellate Tribunal has listened carefully to the representations from Rangers FC about the practical effects of the additional sanction, it has concluded that this sanction was proportionate to the breach, dissuasive to others and effective in the context of serious misconduct, bringing the game into disrepute.'

Rangers fear the inability to sign and register senior players for a full year would be debilitating to their on-field prospects, but the panel concluded that they had sufficient resources already at their disposal to remain viable.

'The appellate tribunal recognises that the disciplinary tribunal decision does not affect Rangers' ability to extend the contracts of existing professional players, including those whose contracts will expire at the end of this season and including also those currently on loan to other clubs,' the statement continued.

Protest: Fans cannot bear to see their club suffer

'The appellate tribunal observes that Rangers FC have over 40 professional players in this category.'

When the punishment was initially handed down, Rangers were found guilty of five charges in relation to their financial affairs and appointment of Craig Whyte as chairman.

Rangers received the ban and the bulk of their fine mainly because of a disrepute charge borne from their non-payment of more than 13million in taxes since Whyte took over Sir David Murray's shareholding in May last year.

Whyte, who made no representation at the three-day hearing, was given a lifetime ban from Scottish football and fined 200,000 but has told the SFA the punishment will have no impact on his life.

The SFA also published the judicial panel's rationale for their punishment in a lengthy document last Friday.

Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool: Owners accept he"s out of his depth

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

King no more! Dalglish exits Liverpool as owners forced to accept he's out of his depth

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22:27 GMT, 16 May 2012

Checking out: Kenny Dalglish flew to Boston for crunch talks

Kenny Dalglish was dramatically sacked after Liverpool’s owners held him responsible for the club’s dismal Barclays Premier League campaign.

Just 34 days after Liverpool chairman Tom Werner had said the Scot retained the ‘full support’ of Fenway Sports Group, Dalglish became the highest-profile victim of their ruthless cull.

Werner said: ‘Kenny came into the club as manager at our request at a time when Liverpool really needed him. He didn't ask to be manager; he was asked to assume the role. He did so because he knew the club needed him.

'He did more than anyone else to stabilise Liverpool over the past year-and-a-half. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. However, results in the Premier League have been disappointing and we believe to build on the progress that has already been made, we need to make a change.

'We are committed to delivering success for our supporters and our ambition remains resolute to return this great club to the elite of England and Europe, where it belongs.'

Anfield icon Dalglish was informed on Wednesday lunchtime of the decision by principal owner John W Henry that his contract, which had two years left to run, was being terminated. It was a tacit acceptance that he lacked the ability to deliver Champions League football.

End of the road: Dalglish has been sacked after holding crunch talks with the club's owners regarding his future

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Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has been linked but Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, who is expected to hold talks with Aston Villa over their vacant managerial post, is currently the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Dalglish.

Other contenders could include Swansea’s Brendan Rodgers, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, Marseille’s Didier Deschamps and Borussia Dortmund’s Jurgen Klopp.

Dalglish’s future had been the subject of intense scrutiny ever since he returned from a whistle-stop trip to Boston on Monday without any word from FSG about how their meeting had gone.

Under pressure: Dalglish's side finished below rivals Everton in the table after a disappointing campaign

Kop that: Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is listed as one of the favourites to succeed the Scot in charge of Liverpool

Who's in the frame

Roberto Martinez (6/4)
Rafa Benitez (13/8)
Alan Pardew (10/1)
Jose Mourinho (10/1)
Andre Villas-Boas (12/1)
Frank Rijkaard (12/1)
Brendan Rodgers (14/1)
Paul Lambert (14/1)

Though Liverpool won the Carling Cup and reached the FA Cup final, they finished eighth in the Premier League, one place behind neighbours Everton, with 52 points.

Dalglish, who left the country on Wednesday afternoon for a family holiday, follows director of football Damien Comolli, director of communications Ian Cotton and head of sports science Peter Brukner in being axed by FSG in the last five weeks. His assistant Steve Clarke also left with him.

Whoever comes in will need to bring success without spending swathes of cash, and part of the reason Dalglish has gone is because FSG were not convinced he would utilise their funds wisely this summer.

Dalglish celebrates Liverpool's penalty shootout Carling Cup win over Cardiff in February with Steve Clarke and Kevin Keen

Up for the Cup: Dalglish celebrates Liverpool's penalty shootout Carling Cup win over Cardiff in February

Dalglish's roll of honour

CELTIC PLAYER
Scottish First Division: Four titles (1972, 1973, 1974, 1977)
Scottish Cup: Four titles (1972, 1974, 1975, 1977)
Scottish League Cup: One title (1975).

LIVERPOOL PLAYER
First division: Five titles (1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984)
European Cup: Three titles (1978, 1981, 1984)
European Super Cup: One title (1978)
League Cup: Four titles (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984)
PFA Player of the Year: One award (1983)
FWA Footballer of the Year: Two awards (1979, 1983)

LIVERPOOL PLAYER-MANAGER
First division: Three titles (1986, 1988, 1990)
FA Cup: Two titles (1986, 1989)
Manager of the Year: Three awards (1986, 1988, 1990)

LACKBURN MANAGER
Premier League: One title (1995)
Manager of the Year: One award (1995)

CELTIC MANAGER
Scottish League Cup: One title (2000)

LIVERPOOL MANAGER
League Cup: One title (2012)

SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL
Caps: 102 Goals: 30

Henry said: 'Kenny will always be more than a championship-winning manager, more than a championship-winning star player.

'He is in many ways the heart and soul of the club.

'He personifies everything that is good about Liverpool Football Club.

'He has always put the club and its supporters first. Kenny will always be a part of the family at Anfield.

'Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months.’

Emotions were running high on Merseyside, with many supporters feeling that Dalglish had been treated poorly by FSG.

As well as retaining the backing of fans, there was no sign that any members of his squad had lost faith in his project.

Dalglish led Liverpool to their first trophy for six years at Wembley in February and insisted that Carling Cup success over Cardiff City meant the world to him.

He said in a statement: 'It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the chance to come back to Liverpool Football Club as manager.

'I greatly appreciate the work that Steve, Kevin, the players and all of the staff put in during my time and feel proud that we delivered the club's first trophy in six years winning the Carling Cup and came close to a second trophy in the FA Cup final.

Dalglish welcomed club record signing Andy Carroll and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez to Anfield in February 2011

Fanfare: Dalglish welcomed club record signing Andy Carroll and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez to Anfield in February 2011

Dalglish spent millions of pounds on the signings of Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Alexander Doni last summer

Cash: Dalglish spent millions of pounds on the signings of Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Alexander Doni last summer

'Of course I am disappointed with results in the league, but I would not have swapped the Carling Cup win for anything as I know how much it meant to our fans and the club to be back winning trophies.

'Whilst I am obviously disappointed to be leaving the football club, I can say that the matter has been handled by the owners and all concerned in an honourable, respectful and dignified way and reflects on the quality of the people involved and their continued desire to move the football club forward in the same way as when they arrived here.

Crestfallen Dalglish leads his players down the steps of Wembley after losing the FA Cup final to Chelsea

Defeat: Crestfallen Dalglish leads his players down the steps of Wembley after losing the FA Cup final to Chelsea

'Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months.'

A 14th defeat of the season at Swansea on the final day of the season condemned the club to an eighth-place finish, their worst for 18 years and their lowest points tally (52) since 1953/54.

Dalglish

Final straw: Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Swansea in the final game of the Premier League season on Sunday

'I would like to thank all of the staff at the club for their effort and loyalty. I said when first approached about coming back as manager that I would always be of help if I can at any time and that offer remains the same.

'Finally, I want to put on record my heartfelt gratitude to Liverpool's fans, who have always given me and the club their unwavering support. Without them neither the club nor I would have achieved anything.'

Controversy: Dalglish was criticised by some quarters over his support for Suarez during the Patrice Evra racism row

Return: Dalglish was ushered back in for a second stint as Liverpool boss in January 2011 following the sacking of Roy Hodgson

All smiles: Dalglish was all smiles following his comeback at Anfield

David Moyes wants Steven Naismith

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Moyes pondering bid for Rangers' Naismith as West Brom dally

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22:29 GMT, 16 May 2012

Everton manager David Moyes has set his sights on a cut-price move for Rangers star Steven Naismith.

The Scotland international had a release clause of 2million inserted in his contract after accepting a swingeing 75-per-cent wage cut in February.

And, subject to further talks with Goodison chairman Bill Kenwright, Moyes hopes to be handed the funds to reunite Naismith with Nikica Jelavic, the scorer of 11 goals in 16 games following his 5.5m capture in January.

Target: Steven Naismith is an option for David Moyes

West Brom have made known their interest in taking Naismith to The Hawthorns but have baulked at the player’s wage demands.

Following recommendations from Jelavic, who described Naismith as the best strike partner he has ever had, and Goodison coach David Weir, Moyes is said by Merseyside sources to be a ‘huge fan’ of the player, although he may have to release funds from sales of his current first-team squad before turning his attention to the Scotland international.

The player himself is open to talks with the new Charles Green consortium, who are seeking to complete an 8.5m deal for Rangers and hold on to a raft of the club’s high-earning players.

With wages due to return to normal levels on June 1, however, and concerns over a funding gap, the likelihood remains of top earners leaving.

Continental clubs are circling around Northern Irishman Kyle Lafferty, while Naismith remains non-committal.

He said: ‘I have no say over who takes over the club or what happens in business terms, but I have a three-year contract.

‘It really is that simple. Now, things can change and I can have decisions to make. But it will still be in my control.’

Interested: David Moyes wants to boost his striking options

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor last night reiterated his desire to stay with the Ibrox club.

Rangers have a one-year transfer embargo hanging over their heads and could yet be hit with further penalties if found guilty of contract irregularities.

But the current Scotland No 1 has stressed he has no desire to walk out on his boyhood heroes. He said: ‘I would hope to stay. I’ve always said that. It’s hard to say what might happen if it gets beyond the time and nothing has happened.

‘But, hopefully, something happens sooner rather than later in terms of the club going forward.

‘Obviously, we’ll have to see if there are still sporting sanctions on and off the park. I can’t look into a crystal ball but hope to still be here.

‘There haven’t been that many highlights this season apart from a good run at the start and beating Celtic towards the end.

‘When we lost the 10 points for going into administration we knew it would be very difficult to win the league but, in football, you’re not allowed to give up.

‘When we went out there on the park we didn’t go out thinking about it (administration).

‘It’s probably off the park that it takes affect. It’s not a great position to be in and I hope we come out of it very soon.’

Goalline technology tested live for first time in England

Posted on May 17, 2012 by adminsports

Goalline technology gets its first outing… is this the start of the future

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22:53 GMT, 16 May 2012

Goalline technology was given its first live test on Wednesday night in the Hampshire FA Senior Cup final between AFC Totton and Eastleigh FC.

Hosted at Premier League new boys Southampton's St. Mary's Stadium, the Hawk-Eye technology was put through its paces.

Although the system was being tested, the referee had no access to its results – they were being monitored by an independant tester who did not communicate them to the official.

Not needed here: The ball clearly crossed the line on this occasion

Eastleigh ran out 2-0 winners and the first goalscorer for, Chris Flood, proudly tweeted after the game: 'I think I made history tonight. First ever goal to be scored in the UK with goal line technology.'

This is the start of a process which could see the technology introduced at the top level by halfway through the 2012-13 season.

World football's governing body FIFA will decide in July if the technology will be permitted.

The Premier League are keen for it to be introduced after a number of high-profile incidents, including Juan Mata's 'ghost-goal' in the FA Cup semi-final.

The Chelsea player was awarded a goal even though his effort did not cross Tottenham's line.

Earlier in the season QPR's Clint Hill had a header against Bolton in the Barclays Premier League which was clearly over the line but the goal was not given.

QPR lost the game and were seething about the incident – an example of why the technology is being so urgently called for.

More to follow.

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Jonathan Trott usually starts the summer at a gallop: Paul Newman cricket column

West Indies weakened by wealth of IPL: Nasser Hussain

Rangers appeal against transfer embargo and fine rejected

Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool: Owners accept he"s out of his depth

David Moyes wants Steven Naismith

Goalline technology tested live for first time in England