Jonas scored the second fastest goal in Champions League history as he set Valencia on their way to a vital 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The Brazilian struck a little over 10 seconds into the game, with only Roy Makaay quicker with his goal for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid in March 2007. While Leverkusen were initially rocked by such a setback they regrouped and levelled through Ste...Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Premier League newcomers Swansea completed their second signing in as many days when winger Wayne Routledge joined from Newcastle on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Friday. The 26-year-old signed for the Welsh club just a day after striker Leroy Lita joined from Middlesbrough. Routledge, a former England Under-21 international, told Swansea's official website: "I'm l...Full Story »

Routledge helped Queens Park Rangers to the Championship title last season Swansea City have made an increased bid of around £1.8m for Newcastle United winger Wayne Routledge. Newcastle last week rejected the Premier League newcomers' initial £1.5m offer but Swans boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed there is a new offer. "We've had a couple of bids that have gone in," said Rodgers, w...Full Story »

Derby made Neil Warnock sweat on his Premier League return with a gutsy performance at Loftus Road on Monday night. Victory for Queens Park Rangers would have virtually assured the west London club a return to the top flight for the first time in 15 years. But Nigel Clough's side showed no intention of rolling over as Rangers made hard work of securing Premier League status. Booked: Derby's R...Full Story »