The Dutch legend feels the Real Madrid coach is currently paying the penalty for his approach to the job, and is confident that Tito Vilanova's absence will not affect Barcelona Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has claimed that Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is currently paying the price for his methods of coaching. The Spanish champions have been struggling for form in recent weeks, and the Ne...Full Story »

Harry Redknapp has made Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe his top target for January after agreeing to take the reins at rock bottom QPR. Close: Defoe and Redknapp has a close relationship Redknapp has agreed terms on a £3million-a-year two-and-a-half contract at Loftus Road, and has been promised substantial bonuses if he can keep QPR in the Premier League this season. In order to do tha...Full Story »

Midfielders Darren Fletcher and Nick Powell sat out Manchester United training ahead of Wednesday's Champions League trip to Braga. The pair were not involved at the club's Carrington complex on Tuesday morning, with longer-term absentees Phil Jones (back and knee), Shinji Kagawa and Nemanja Vidic (both knee) also on the sidelines. Defender Chris Smalling, who has been making progress in his...Full Story »

Standing tall at 5ft 9inc, Abbey Crouch is a lot taller than the average woman. But even the model looked tiny as she loaded up her new Mercedes SUV with shopping in Liverpool on Friday. The WAG, who is married to Stoke City striker Peter, showed her athleticism as she wrestled some large boxes of toys into the large boot. That's a big vehicle! Abbey Crouch is dwarfed by her £150,000 M...Full Story »

Peter Crouch netted twice as Stoke registered their first win of the season by defeating Swansea 2-0 at the Britannia Stadium. The striker scored both goals in the first half, with slack defending by the visitors allowing him to head in Glenn Whelan's corner in the 12th minute. Crouch then found little resistance in the Swansea box once again nine minutes before the break as he fired the ball ...Full Story »

As a 5ft 9in model, Abbey Crouch is most probably not used to having competition in the long and lean leg department. But the stunning model certainly found her title under fire from perhaps the most unlikely rival as she hit the shops in Manchester on Thursday with her husband Peter. While Abbey highlighted her enviable legs in a pair of maroon skinny jeans, Peter also appeared to want to d...Full Story »

Nick Powell hopes he can deliver on Sir Alex Ferguson’s claim that the 18-year-old midfielder can replace Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. Sir Alex’s comments came after Powell scored with a shot from distance on his United debut against Wigan last week, reminiscent of the 37-year-old playmaker. But Powell recognizes that he has a lot of hard work ahead of him before he can e...Full Story »

Stoking up the fire ... Peter Crouch romances Abbey Clancy at Milan Fashion Week PETER Crouch and wife Abbey Clancy are a perfect fit as they share a passionate clinch during Milan Fashion Week. The Stoke City ace, 31, and his model missus showed off the look of love on a night out with pals in Italy. And while British teams faced tricky ties on the Continent, Crouchy was happy with Abbey&#...Full Story »

Charity bash ... Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch ABBEY Clancy just can't resist showing off her tan - stepping out in a daring cut-out frock. The blonde beauty dazzled as she and her footie ace hubby Peter Crouch headed to a charity ball last night. The 26-year-old made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived at Cheshire's Crème De La Crème Ball, with a black dress which revealed h...Full Story »

Peter Crouch wants to salvage his international career after revealing that he refused to play for England in the build-up to Euro 2012. England boss Roy Hodgson has frozen Crouch out of his plans, claiming earlier this month that the Stoke striker was unwilling to go on standby for his squad this summer. Slam dunk! Peter Crouch scored against Manchester City after the ball hit his hand B...Full Story »