Marco Di Vaio is convinced his services are no longer required in Bologna after making an emotional return to the club this week. The Rossoblu have struggled for consistency - and goals - since `The Amazing One' decided to leave the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara for Montreal Impact in the summer. But ahead of last Thursday's friendly game between the Serie A and Major League Soccer outfits, and with ...Full Story »

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is convinced striker Andy Carroll will return to the club one day, despite overhauling his squad with the striker's £35million fee. The deal for Carroll to come home was almost pulled off last summer but Newcastle's owners baulked at the terms of a permanent move from Liverpool, and a loan deal was sealed by Sunday's opponents West Ham. Carroll will...Full Story »

ANDY CARROLL is desperate to erase the memory of his nightmare return to Newcastle. The former Toon hero was jeered before being hauled off in his first return with parent club Liverpool last season. Carroll stormed down the tunnel just moments after he was booked following a dive that saw him confronted by former team-mate Tim Krul in April’s 2-0 defeat. Now the £35million hitman ...Full Story »

Tottenham will be forced to switch their attentions to another striker in January - as red tape will stop them signing Andy Carroll from Liverpool. Reports on Tuesday claimed Andre Villas-Boas had been monitoring the forward's form at West Ham and was considering a move for the England striker in January, but that will not happen as he is not allowed to play for more than two Premier League c...Full Story »

Tottenham are monitoring Andy Carroll’s form at West Ham as they consider strengthening their own attacking options. The 23-year-old England striker is on loan from Liverpool with the option of a permanent £17million deal next summer. Try as he might: Andy Carroll is yet to score for West Ham, but Spurs are keen However, Liverpool are open to offers as they look to finance ...Full Story »

HEAD BOY ... Andy Carroll's last Prem goal for Liverpool in April SAM ALLARDYCE admits Andy Carroll’s frustration at his goal drought is just making it worse. The West Ham boss says his star striker should have already bagged his first Hammers goal. Carroll has failed to score in 11 league games since his deadline-day loan move from Liverpool. If the £35million England forward, 23...Full Story »

The 36-year-old attracted interest from a number of clubs including the Nerazzurri over the summer before opting to play in the MLS Marco Di Vaio had the opportunity to sign for Inter, amongst other clubs, during the summer before deciding to move to Montreal Impact in Canada where he has settled in quickly. The Italian, who scored 65 goals in 143 matches for Bologna, said it was important t...Full Story »

Galatasaray claimed the first point of their Champions League campaign as they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Cluj in Istanbul. However, it could have been even better for the Turkish side, who missed a first-half penalty and still have it all to do to dislodge their opponents from second place in Group H and progress to the knockout stages. It was a frustrating night for the hosts, wi...Full Story »

The West Ham vice-captain has refuted Saints' claims that the on-loan Liverpool striker goes to ground too easily after fouls on him led to two Hammers' goals in their 4-1 victory Mark Noble has leapt to the defence of team-mate Andy Carroll after the West Ham striker was accused of going to ground a little too easily during the Hammers' 4-1 win over Southampton on Saturday. Saints' midfield...Full Story »

Partick recorded their biggest ever victory against Airdrie, as Christopher Erskine bagged a brace in a 7-0 win at Firhill. Erskine steered his left-footed shot past Kenny Arthur after four minutes to open the scoring, ending the midfielder's seven-game goalless run. The 25-year-old was upended by Alan Cook inside the box seven minutes later to allow Aaron Muirhead to score his second penalty ...Full Story »