Rooney accepts cost but not ban
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney accepts a Football Association cost for using offensive language but will contest the automated two-match ban.

JENAS CRITICISES MADRID REFEREE
Jermaine Jenas claims Tottenham’s probabilities of making the Champions League semi-ultimate have been severely hampered by the “rash” decision of the “inexperienced” referee who sent Peter Crouch off on Tuesday night time.

Wednesday’s gossip column
Chelsea target Neymar desires Barcelona move, plus other rumours

Rooney accepts charge but not ban
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney accepts a Football Association cost for employing offensive language but will contest the automatic two-match ban.

Paul Gascoigne prepared to tell the sobering fact after 15 many years as an alcoholic
Distinctive: Gascoigne reveals truth behind 15-year battle with alcoholism.

BARTON: I’m Very best ENGLISH MIDFIELDER
Joey Barton admits he is bemused as to why he is not involved in the England crew as he feels he is finest English midfielder all around. The Newcastle star has issued a damning verdict on the current England aspect singling out Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry for his most fierce criticism.

Rooney accepts charge but not ban
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney accepts a Football Association charge for employing offensive language but will contest the automatic two-match ban.

Wihongi medications storm as Sale prop lands 4-month suspension for failed check
Sale Sharks have revealed their prop Karena Wihongi has received a four-month ban after testing optimistic for a banned stimulant. Wihongi, 31, appeared just before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel previously this month.

Hopley hits back again at Wihongi ban
Players’ chief Damian Hopley has launched a fierce attack on the choice to hit Sale Sharks prop Karena Wihongi with a 4-month ban.