﻿<?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>03/12/2008 19:57:26</pubDate><lastBuildDate>03/12/2008 19:57:26</lastBuildDate><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 Magic is here again.]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4571246&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Well it's that time of year again where the top flight teams enter the draw for the FA Cup and that includes Latics. The draw will take place 2.15 p.m. this afternoon at FA headquarters.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/facuptrophy_604942.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 11:38:49</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the BIG one: Jacks v. City preview]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4568992&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Cardiff City make their first visit to Swansea for a league encounter in a decade on Sunday morning. The Bluebirds will be desperate to avenge the League Cup defeat from earlier in the season and travel to the Morfa just one point above their fiercest rivals. Our chances are boosted by the news that the Jacks will be without Ferrie Bodde, Leon Britton and Jordi Gomez for the eagerly-anticipated clash.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/07/12/84/liberty_609864.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 23:20:01</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool - West Ham Preview ]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4567849&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Zola and Neill ready for Monday's game at Anfield]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/torres-liverpool_1554178.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 17:41:01</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham - report]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4568640&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[A lacklustre match at Villa Park produced Fulham's second consecutive 0-0 away draw against top four opposition - a result that leaves Roy Hodgson's men much the happier this evening of the two teams...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/Clint-Dempsey-action_1555029.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 21:09:21</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoke City 1-1 Hull City - report]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4568582&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Foggy, cold and dull. And the weather wasn't up to much either. A stalemate ensues at the Britannia Stadium, as two of last season's promoted clubs play out a draw that very few could argue against. NATIONAL TIGER reports...]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/Dean-Windass-booked_1554980.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 20:45:48</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic 2 Baggies 1 - Match summary]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4568509&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Matches don't come much more frustrating. A game we took the lead in and but for the great play of ex-Albion keeper Kirkland would have had more. The back come Wigan to equalise and snatch a late undeserved winner.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/11/84/West-Brom-Ishmael-Miller-0809_1554914.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 20:26:31</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea vs Cardiff - The Big Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4567926&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Bragging rights are at stake at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow morning as Dave Jones's Cardiff City are the visitors in the first South Wales league derby for nine years.]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/04/84/Cardifffans_816280.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>29/11/2008 17:57:37</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torquay after Turkey!]]></title><link>http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13364_4573001&amp;id=0</link><description><![CDATA[Earlier this season, the Seasiders were knocked out of the Carling Cup by the then 89th team in the league, so can we go one better in the FA Cup against the team who on paper are six places below them!|]]></description><enclosure>http://images.rivals.net/08/10/84/Plainmoor-goal_1296683.jpg</enclosure><pubDate>30/11/2008 19:16:02</pubDate></item></channel></rss>