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| Manchester United will not give debut to Mame Biram Diouf against Manchester City Sir Alex Ferguson will resist the temptation to throw Mame Biram Diouf into a derby-day clash against Manchester City. telegraph.co.uk |
Portsmouth 'keeping tabs' on Galekovic English Premier League club Portsmouth are reportedly keen to sign Adelaide United goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic in a £2 million ($A3.61 million) deal. foxsports.com.au |
Glory dominate but Sydney hold on Sydney FC wasted the perfect chance to tighten their grip on top spot after being held to a 0-0 draw in their A-League clash with Perth Glory at ME Bank Stadium on Sunday. foxsports.com.au |
Toronto FC weighing its draft options A year ago, Toronto FC was sitting on a pat hand at the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. This year, the Canadian club is holding rags. cbc.ca |
Gardner joins Birmingham from Villa for £3m • England Under-21 midfielder completes switch to city rivals• Gardner not registered in time to face Chelsea tomorrowBirmingham City have completed the £3m signing of the midfielder Craig Gardner from local rivals Aston Villa. The former England Under-21 international makes the switch across the city after 80 appearances for Villa and has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract.He had found first-team opportunities limited under Martin O'Neill this season, starting just twice, and becomes Alex McLeish's second signing of the current transfer window following the former Sporting Gijón midfielder Michel.The versatile 23-year-old, who has also been used at full-back, was a member of Stuart Pearce's squad which reached the European Under-21 Championship final last year, captaining the team in their final group game against Germany.He was not registered with the Premier League in time to be eligible for Birmingham's trip to Chelsea tomorrow but is raring to go with his boyhood club."I'm over the moon, especially being at the club I supported as a boy," he said. "I just can't wait to get out there, put the shirt on and do well for the club. I have not slept properly for the last three or four days waiting until the deal to be done. Now it's done it's unbelievable."Birmingham CityAston VillaTransfer windowguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |