♦ Hungary keeper in Hearts sights

Hearts are hoping to sign Hungary goalkeeper Janos Balogh on a six-month loan deal. The 25-year-old is currently with Debrecen in Hungary. But new Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is keen to strengthen the goalkeeping department and allow Stevie Banks more time to concentrate on his coaching. The Hearts coach said he had "a few names" in mind from which to make a choice. But one of those is Balogh...	1 vote

♦ Arsenal Ladies target more glory

The Women's Premier League season kicks off on Sunday with champions Arsenal facing the biggest challenge in half a decade to their domination of the English game. Since Fulham ended their three years as a full-time professional club by claiming the 2003 treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup, the Gunners have reigned supreme. They have collected five successive League titles...	1 vote

♦ Tottenham sign goalkeeper Sanchez

Tottenham have completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez from Real Zaragoza. The 36-year-old is the second keeper to sign for Spurs this summer following the departure of Paul Robinson, who joined Blackburn last month. Sanchez is expected to be the understudy to Heurelho Gomes who joined from PSV as Robinson's replacement. He had previously spent five years at Real Madrid...	1 vote

♦ Ferguson keen to sign new striker

"We are looking at three or four different options in the striking department which I hope will come to a happy conclusion," said Ferguson. Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov is believed to be on Ferguson's shortlist of potential signings. Valencia's David Villa, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax, Lyon's Karim Benzema and Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz have also been linked with United this summer.	1 vote

♦ Cowdenbeath 1-4 Annan Athletic

Annan Athletic got off to a dream start by thrashing Cowdenbeath at Central Park in their first senior league game. Paul McQuade had put the hosts in front after 16 minutes by chipping Craig Summersgill from the edge of the box. Annan levelled on 29 minutes through a Mike Jack penalty when Kevin Neilson was impeded before Jack volleyed number two three minutes into the second half.	1 vote

♦ Burley targets 17 points

Manager George Burley is aiming for 17 points as the minimum necessary for Scotland to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Burley will name his squad on Tuesday for this month's Hampden friendly against Northern Ireland. "We are going to be looking for at least 17 points if we are going to qualify," he told www.tennents.com.	1 vote

♦ Liege concern over Liverpool game

Standard Liege defender Oguchi Onyewu says it is unfair the Belgian league winners have to play Liverpool in a Champions League qualifier. The Belgian champions face Liverpool, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season, on Wednesday. "I'm sure a lot of Belgians feel it is unfair the champions of a country have to play a qualifying round to get into the Champions League," said Onyewu.	1 vote

♦ Ridsdale bullish about new season

Chairman Peter Ridsdale insists Cardiff's pre-season plans are on track as the club seek more recruits. "People seem to forget last season's success, a great tour of the Algarve, our six summer signings and the progress we've made," he told the BBC. His comments come as media speculation mounts that USA international Kenny Cooper tops Cardiff's wanted list.	1 vote

♦ Bojinov faces six-month lay-off

The 22-year-old Bulgarian forward had been set to make his first start since injuring his knee ligaments a year ago but was injured in the warm-up. "It is a huge blow for Valeri," City boss Mark Hughes told BBC Sport. Bojinov was replaced up front by Ched Evans in a game City lost 4-2. His absence is the latest striker setback for Hughes...	1 vote

♦ Flynn hails Welsh World Cup hopes

Wales Under-21 manager Brian Flynn says the stars of the junior generation can fire the nation into the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Flynn is preparing the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Chris Gunter for Wednesday's crucial Uefa Under-21 qualifier against Romania at the Racecourse. But he says Wales boss John Toshack's plans always focused on the World Cup qualifiers that start in September.	1 vote

♦ Scunthorpe 1-2 Leeds

League One title favourites Leeds battled back after falling behind to beat Scunthorpe at Glanford Park. Gary Hooper took a return pass from Paul Hayes to fire the Iron into a deserved second-half lead. The lead lasted four minutes as Enoch Showunmi powerfully headed home Rob Snodgrass's cross.	1 vote

♦ Man Utd expect long Ronaldo stay

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Cristiano Ronaldo would prefer to extend his stay at the club rather than join Real Madrid. After a summer saga in which the 23-year-old was continually linked with the Spanish giants, Ronaldo has publicly committed himself to United. "Real know they are dealing with a different animal now," said Ferguson. Ronaldo...	1 vote

♦ Terry pledges to respect referees

Chelsea captain John Terry has promised to give his full support to the Premier League plan to promote better player behaviour towards referees. Last season, Chelsea defender Ashley Cole turned his back on referee Mike Riley while being booked, prompting a huge media and public outcry. "Obviously the game's very passionate and we don't want to take that away," Terry told BBC Radio 5 Live.	1 vote

♦ Luton 2-0 Plymouth

Luton defied their status as the bottom club in the Football League as they knocked Championship Plymouth out of the Carling Cup. Rossi Jarvis opened the scoring in the 15th minute, blasting home a right-footed half volley from 12 yards. Substitute Tristan Plummer sealed the win 11 minutes from time when Asa Hall's shot was parried into his path.	1 vote

♦ Earnshaw thrilled by Wales return

Striker Robert Earnshaw says he is out to make the most of his first Wales squad spot in six months in Wednesday's friendly against Georgia in Swansea. "It was disappointing to be left out I've always wanted to play for Wales and it's not nice when your dream's taken away," said the 27-year-old. "I had a fantastic record early on in my Wales career...	1 vote

♦ Charlton 0-1 Yeovil

Championship side Charlton were booed off after they were knocked out of the Carling Cup by League One Yeovil. Striker Paul Warne pounced and slashed home from the middle of the area after Terry Skiverton's flick on to grab Yeovil's eventual winner. The goal came against the run of play but Yeovil held on to create an upset. Charlton had their chances to equalise but Luke Varney...	1 vote

♦ Cardiff City 2-1 Southampton

Roger Johnson scored a controversial last-gasp winner for Cardiff City against Southampton in their final opening day game at Ninian Park. Centre-back Johnson's 90th minute header for the FA Cup finalists ensured the sell-out crowd left happy. Transfer-listed striker Steve Thompson had fired Cardiff into the lead after Gavin Rae's shot had been blocked.	1 vote

♦ Burley pleased with Scots warm-up

"We knew Northern Ireland would make it difficult for us, they are a strong international side," he said. "But it was a good workout and I was able to blood a number of new players and they all did well.	1 vote

♦ Eto'o may stay with Barcelona

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o could be staying at Barcelona after his positive attitude impresses the Spanish club in pre-season training. Eto'o had been told by Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola he was not in his plans. But the club president Joan Laporta said: "I don't think the issue with Samuel is irreversible or definitive. "We need to look at things carefully...	1 vote

♦ Wolverhampton 4-1 Sheff Wed

Chris Iwelumo bagged a brace as Wolves came from behind to thrash Sheffield Wednesday at Molineux. Etienne Esajas put the Owls ahead with a superb left-foot effort, before Iwelumo headed in Kevin Foley's cross. Wolves went ahead after the break when Sean McAllister fouled Matt Jarvis and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored the penalty.	1 vote