Premier League
ESPNsoccernet Premier League 31 Jul 18:40Friendlies: Blackburn net Sydney win, Celtic thriller
Brett Emerton and Morten Gamst Pedersen got the goals as Blackburn finished their Australia tour with a 2-1 win over Sydney FC.![]()
Birmingham poised to make move for N¿Zogbia as Wigan tell winger he can go

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will mount a fresh bid for Charles N'Zogbia, who has revealed that Wigan won't prevent him leaving.
Celtic 2 Lyon 2: Dramatic late fightback lifts Bhoys boss Lennon

Aiden McGeady was upstaged on his long-awaited return to action as Celtic scored twice in the final eight minutes to snatch a draw in their Emirates Cup opener against Lyon.
Kieran Richardson signs three-year deal to stay at Sunderland

Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which commits him to the Barclays Premier League club until the summer of 2013.
Blackpool's players WILL be paid bonuses, says PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor

Blackpool's players have been assured they will receive bonuses they are owed from last season's Premier League promotion, says PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Redknapp furious over timing of England friendly
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has launched a furious attack on the timing of England's friendly against Hungary and criticised his own club's "crazy" scheduling of "too many" pre-season matches.![]()
David James targets Premier League with Bristol City

David James is targeting a return to the Barclays Premier League with Bristol City after feeling that remaining in top-flight football was impossible at this stage of his career.
Redknapp blasts friendly schedule
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp criticises the timing of forthcoming international friendlies as the start of the new season approaches.
ESPNsoccernet Premier League 31 Jul 16:39Richardson signs three-year Sunderland deal
Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2013.![]()
Fergie hails 'first class' Chicharito
Sir Alex Ferguson described new signing Javier Hernandez as "first class'' after the striker scored against Manchester United as they went down to a 3-2 defeat by Chivas Guadalajara on the final game of their Americas tour.![]()
Richardson commits to Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson signs a new three-year contract which will keep him on Wearside until the summer of 2013.
ESPNsoccernet Premier League 31 Jul 14:37City encouraging mass exodus of playing staff
Manchester City are trying to offload close to 30 players, ranging from internationals to juniors, according to some of the world's leading football agents.![]()
West Brom sign Myhill from Hull
West Bromwich Albion sign goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract.
BBC Sport | Football | Premier League | World Edition 30 Jul 15:42Richards faces Fulham legal case
Fulham are taking legal action against Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards, BBC Sport understands.
BBC Sport | Football | Premier League | World Edition 30 Jul 15:30Bristol City sign defensive duo
Bristol City sign full-back Nicky Hunt from Bolton and centre-half Damion Stewart from QPR.

