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From the back pages, May 23: Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real president Calderon dismisses United return

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:16:20 GMT

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has raised the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea... after dismissing Manchester United’s chances of re-signing the Portuguese star. (Daily Mail)

From the back pages, May 22: Manchester City partner New York Yankees to form MLS club

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:56 GMT

MANCHESTER CITY have set new ground by becoming the first Premier League club to own a Major League Soccer team. (The Express)

Coach Brewster leaving Crawley

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:55 GMT

Craig Brewster is to leave the coaching staff after two years at Crawley Town, the club confirmed today.

From the back pages, May 20: England’s Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson ‘as good as I’ve seen’ – Cook

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:13:25 GMT

Alastair Cook’s first Test on home soil as England captain ended in a comfortable win, although it took an hour of supremely destructive fast bowling from Stuart Broad and James Anderson to lend the start of the Ashes summer something resembling a sense of decisive momentum. “We thought that would be a pretty tough chase,” Cook said after England’s 170-run victory. “We knew if we put the ball in the right areas we could cause damage. But there’s still a lot of nerves in there when you walk in in the morning.” (The Guardian)

From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:15:38 GMT

ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)

From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:27 GMT

At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)

Crawley sending sides to two Sussex Clubs in pre-season

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:47 GMT

Reds are sending sides to two Sussex clubs on Saturday, July 27, as part of their pre-season preparations.

Three Bridges complete league and cup double

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:52:15 GMT

Three Bridges Under-13s lifted the Mid Sussex League and Cup double when they beat Cuckfield Cosmos 4-1 in the final.

From the back pages, May 17: David Beckham was one of best and most significant footballers of his generation

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:03 GMT

The most common reaction to news of David Beckham’s retirement this afternoon has been affected surprise because of a widespread belief that he actually retired several years ago – ha, ha – but such cynicism is unlikely to last too long. Strip away the celebrity circus that surrounded him and Beckham should be regarded as one of the best footballers this island has produced in the Premier League era, and certainly the most significant. (The Times)

From the back pages, May 16: Ivanovic pounces in the 93RD MINUTE to snatch Europa League glory for Blues in Amsterdam

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:23:14 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic headed home from a corner in injury time to secure the Europa League for Chelsea in dramatic fashion after a 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam. Fernando Torres earlier gave Chelsea the lead just before the hour mark when he brushed off Luisao and rounded goalkeeper Artur Moraes before tapping into the empty net to send the Blues travelling support into raptures. (Daily Mail)

More pictures from the Three Bridges FC awards night

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:16:22 GMT

Three Bridges FC’s long-standing chairman Alan Bell was presented with a special award to mark his stepping down after 20 years in the role by new chairman Paul Terry at the club’s annual awards night at the Goffs Park Hotel in Southgate.

From the back pages, May 15: Cup heroes Wigan relegated as Pod fires Gunners into fourth

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:34:02 GMT

WIGAN’S eight-year Premier League stay is over — just days after their greatest triumph. Roberto Martinez’s FA Cup heroes were dumped into the Championship by Arsenal who move back ahead of Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification. (The Sun)

Three Bridges top division after terrific win

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:41:20 GMT

Under-16s

Brilliant Three Bridges lift league cup

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:31:21 GMT

Three Bridges Under-15s gained a comfortable win as they beat Lingfield 5-0 to win the Horsham League Cup.

Late goals deny Ifield Cup final spoils

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:33:47 GMT

Ifield fell just short of beating the runaway winners of the Reserve Section Premier Hassocks Reserves in a see-saw 5-3 defeat in the Mid Sussex League CCup final at Haywards Heath.

From the back pages, May 14: Mancini sacked! A year after winning the title City fire Italian boss with Kidd set to take charge of final two games

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:13:51 GMT

Roberto Mancini has been sacked by Manchester City a year to the day after lifting the Premier League title. The City bosses position was under threat ahead of the FA Cup final with Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini heavily linked with the position. (Daily Mail)

YOUTH FOOTBALL: Three Bridges top division after terrific win

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:16:27 GMT

Under-16s

From the back pages, May 13: Fergie snubs latest Roo quit plea

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:31:12 GMT

ALEX FERGUSON has told Wayne Rooney to forget about quitting Manchester United after snubbing the striker’s latest transfer request. Rooney this week asked to quit Old Trafford for the second time in three years. But Fergie said: “We have refused it. I think he should go away and think about it again. “He wasn’t happy about being brought off in games this season. Wayne Rooney in top form wouldn’t be taken off.” (The Sun)

High fives as Gill’s brave brace helps brilliant Bridges lift league cup

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:45:43 GMT

Three Bridges Under-15s gained a comfortable win as they beat Lingfield 5-0 to win the Horsham League Cup.

From the back pages, May 12: Roberto Martinez given lift by FA Cup success

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:50:31 GMT

What a story. What a moment. What a fairytale for Wigan Athletic, the club who have gone from rags to riches and were determined, like Cinderella, to enjoy themselves before the clock strikes midnight and they are sent away from the big stage.

A stoppage-time goal from Ben Watson not only secured Wigan’s first FA Cup triumph but signalled the greatest moment in the history of a club that played non-league football until 1978. (The Times)