| Tottenham and Harry Redknapp plot course to lift FA Cup Harry Redknapp set his sights on lifting the FA Cup trophy for the second time in three seasons after 4-0 win. telegraph.co.uk |
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Babel confusion over Sunderland offer • Babel offered to Sunderland in exchange for Kenwyne Jones• Forward left training ground in mix-up with back-room staffRafael BenÃtez's strained relationship with Ryan Babel deteriorated further yesterday when the Liverpool forward left the club's Melwood training ground without permission after a misunderstanding over his Anfield future.The Dutch international was called into the manager's office yesterday morning, having been omitted from the squad that drew at Stoke City on Saturday and offered to Sunderland in exchange for the striker Kenwyne Jones. Steve Bruce, the Sunderland manager, was not receptive to the proposal but BenÃtez may return with a cash bid for Jones should he manage to sell Babel before the close of the transfer window.After the meeting with BenÃtez, Babel drove away from Melwood under the impression that he was not wanted at training. It took a phone call from a member of the Liverpool back-room team to inform the player that was not the case. He eventually returned to the training ground.The Liverpool manager publicly challenged Babel to prove himself at Anfield. He said: "I was talking with Ryan one week ago and I explained the situation very clearly to him. After the meeting everything was fine."He was working and he was on the bench and he played against Reading. After this game I decided he would not be on the bench and that is it. If Ryan trains hard and is ready to play he will be available. If not, he won't be available."LiverpoolTransfer windowAndy Hunterguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Thriller earns Villa final spot Aston Villa booked their first Wembley final appearance in a decade after a 6-4 victory over Blackburn Rovers in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final. foxsports.com.au |
Sam Allardyce slams Benni McCarthy as striker nears West Ham move Sam Allardyce has accused Benni McCarthy of selfishness as he closes in on a move to West Ham. telegraph.co.uk |