﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rivals.net Headlines</title><link>http://www.rivals.net/Services/Rss/news.aspx</link><image>http://www.rivals.net/images/topbanner_27.jpg</image><description>Visit Rivals.net for the latest football news, fixtures, scores, results and tables.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2007, BSKYB.  All Rights Reserved.</copyright><pubDate>05/12/2008 10:50:19</pubDate><lastBuildDate>05/12/2008 10:50:19</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[David Platt set for Alex return as manager?]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4590973&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Local radio station BBC Radio Stoke has reported this morning that former Crewe player David Platt is a leading contender for the vacant manager position.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/DavidPlatt1_605726.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>05/12/2008 07:15:20</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mansfield Town 1 Oxford United 3]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4590005&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Caretaker manager Jim Smith led Oxford United to a morale boosting 3-1 victory at 
Mansfield Town on Thursday evening.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/mcewan16_1538564.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>04/12/2008 23:09:20</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderton bows out]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4590133&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Former England midfielder Darren Anderton will make the final appearance of his career 
against Chester City at Dean Court this weekend.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/10/84/Darren-Anderton-Bournemouth_1272416.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>05/12/2008 12:13:53</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown rules himself out of the Sunderland running]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4588884&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[As expected, it didn't take long for the media to put two and two together and link hometown boy Phil Brown with the club he supported as a boy - Sunderland - following Roy Keane quitting earlier today...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/08/84/Phil-Brow-two-fingers_1157783.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>04/12/2008 16:40:14</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn on Keane departure]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4588370&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn has paid tribute to Roy Keane after the Irishma parted company with the club.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/07/84/Quinn-Keane_1016240.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>04/12/2008 14:34:04</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club confirms Keane exit]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4587986&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[SUNDERLAND have confirmed that they have parted company with Roy Keane.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/Roy-Keane-Sunderland-Stoke-City-October-2006_1576581.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>04/12/2008 00:57:43</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ince snubs press]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4587998&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Blackburn manager Paul Ince had nothing to say in the post match press conference after watching his side go out of the Carling Cup at Old Trafford and taking some stick off the Rovers fans.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/Ince_1576675.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>04/12/2008 00:59:42</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rovers go to Old Trafford]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4583915&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Despite making his pathetic excuses up for Ronaldo's sending off at the weekend, Old Big Rednose has not been sectioned and is free to lead his team into battle with Blackburn at Old Trafford tonight.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/09/84/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-covers-face_1162297.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/12/2008 15:12:48</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA won't take action]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4583823&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[The Football Association have confirmed they will not take any action against Liverpool after the Reds staged a public show of support for Michael Shields on Monday evening.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/shields_1572098.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/12/2008 14:48:36</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torres visits specialist]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4583083&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Torres has held a consultation with a top Spanish muscle specialist in an attempt to find a cure for his recurring hamstring injuries.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/torres_1518581.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/12/2008 14:25:35</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hangeland staying, keeper doing likewise]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4582452&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Solid centre back for Fulham - Brede Hangeland - has committed his future to Fulham's cause, while young keeper David Stockdale continues to gain valuable league experience out on loan...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/Brede-Hangeland_1449503.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/12/2008 11:46:09</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoke City 0-1 Derby County - Carling Cup Quarter Final report]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4582101&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Stoke City have to deal with the killer blow of an injury time penalty against Derby County at the Britannia Stadium that sends the Potters spinning from the Carling Cup Quarter Finals last night...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/Ricardo-Fuller-action-3_1571120.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/12/2008 10:09:37</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coyle on Carling Cup win]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4581560&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[TWO goals from Kevin McDonald and a heroic performance from Brian Jensen booked Burnley a place in the semi-final of the Carling Cup.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/Brian-Jensen-Owen-Coyle-Joy-Arsenal-Carling-C_1570420.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>02/12/2008 22:47:29</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[German police on high alert for Pompey invasion]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4581602&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Police in Wolfsburg are on high alert for the anticipated invasion of around 4,000 Pompey fans for the UEFA Cup tie on Thursday night.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/02/84/20080126Fans_658757.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>02/12/2008 23:05:21</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jensen expecting busy evening]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4579412&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[BURNLEY goalkeeper Brian Jensen is expecting a busy evening against Arsenal.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/04/84/brianjensen_804402.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>02/12/2008 11:30:25</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 3-1 Coventry]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4577741&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the best of games but a double from Noel Hunt and a fine finish from Kalifa Cisse were enough for the Royals to come from a goal down to beat Coventry on Monday night.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/12/84/Noel-Hunt-scores-vs-Coventry-Reading_1565637.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>01/12/2008 23:52:24</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rovers on the Road in Round Three]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4578513&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Donny have reached the FA Cup third round, and without even playing a match. Viva Rovers looks at the draw.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/FA-Cup-draw-balls_1558479.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>02/12/2008 06:35:48</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wenger hails character]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4575101&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger hailed his side's character after they came from behind to beat  the Chavs at Stamford Bridge. 

A Robin van Persie brace within three second-half minutes sealed the victory after a Johan Djourou own goal gifted the Blues the lead in the first period.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/wenger_612841.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>01/12/2008 09:42:27</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scolari upset with ref]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4575109&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has demanded an apology from the match officials over Robin van Persie's first goal in the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal. 

The Dutch striker's first of two goals appeared to be offside but the goal was allowed to stand by referee Mike Dean. ]]></description><enclosure>http://images.teamtalk.com/07/11/84/Arsenal_1006_596176.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>01/12/2008 09:45:13</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan Report vs Everton]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4573295&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[An afternoon of turgid and virtually entertainment free football at White Hart Lane saw Everton return north with all three points and Spurs drop to 16th place with only goal difference keeping us out of the bottom three. ]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/Steven-Pienaar-Tottenham-Hotspur-Everton-Prem_1559181.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 20:59:51</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferguson plummets to new depths in defence of Ronaldo]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4573009&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson has spouted some tripe in his time, but his comments about Ronaldo's sending off just about take the biscuit.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/ronaldo_1559769.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 19:21:21</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[United 1 city 0]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4572737&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[The richest club in the world played the Champions of England and Europe today. Well we say played, more turned out against really. Despite the fact the Champions of Europe and England had to give up a man with a quarter of the game still left, they still won. Add Champions of Manchester therefore to that of England and Europe....]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/rooney-goal_1559249.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 17:59:23</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City draw Newcastle United at home in the FA Cup 3rd round]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4571862&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[The FA Cup 3rd round draw has taken place this afternoon at Soho Square and City Independent has covered the draw in full with all the ties listed below...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/FA-Cup-close-up_1455318.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 14:31:45</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Cup 3rd round - draw numbers]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4571681&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Immediately after the Histon v Leeds United FA Cup 2nd round tie - currently live on television - the FA Cup 3rd round draw will take place. Below are the draw numbers for the competition...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/FA-Cup-draw-balls_1558479.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 13:38:50</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shepherd Legacy]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_3234574&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[As we look ahead to Liverpool on Saturday, only 3 points from the drop zone, Michael Owen will surely reflect on what he left behind when he swapped Merseyside for Madrid.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/03/84/Owen_signs_693718.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>03/03/2008 19:59:04</pubDate></item></channel></rss>