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Dan Walker looks forward to the weekend's fixtures with Mark Lawrenson and Radio One's Comedy Dave.

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton says he values central defender Steven Taylor highly, after the central defender was placed on the transfer list, and believes their next opponents Wolves were "outstanding" last season.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says they received a fax from Inter regarding the transfer of midfielder Javier Mascherano, but it was a "joke" and paying "lip service" to Rafael Benitez's wishes.

Aston Villa interim manager Kevin MacDonald says his players are disappointed after a 3-2 defeat at Villa Park sees them crash out of the Europa League to Rapid Vienna.

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt admits he did ask the club if there was any interest in him from other clubs but says he will be staying at Liverpool after they explained they didn't want him to leave.

Roberto Mancini explains his team selection for the Europa League match against FC Timisoara and is pleased with the side's 2-0 victory.

Manchester City's football administrator Brian Marwood dismisses some accusations levied at the club as "laughable" and says the large sums of money spent on new players are justified as they look to build a sustainable future.

Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez says the technical director and chairman sign players, not the coach, when asked if he would sign anybody from his former club Liverpool.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says it is "disappointing" that Birmingham counterpart Alex McLeish has made his interest in French winger Charles N'Zogbia public, and believes a shorter transfer window would help players focus on the season.

UEFA President Michel Platini says the England 2018 bid campaign needs to act quickly to appoint a chairman - or a president as Platini calls it - otherwise it could damage their hopes of hosting the World Cup.

Chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid Andy Anson rejects speculation about the wording of the statement made by Fifa bid inspection leader Harold Mayne-Nicholls with regard to England's hotel facilities and the involvement of the deputy prime minister.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says new signing Sebastien Squillaci of France is "suited" to the English game, but calls for the transfer window to be closed sooner for the domestic market.

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp reveals he does not intend buying any more players unless he receives a big offer for one of his own and says his side can not afford to let their Premier League form slide for Saturday's clash with Wigan, after qualifying for the Champions League group stage.

Peter Crouch believes that Tottenham could make a real impression on the Champions League, after he scores a hat-trick in the 4-0 demolition of Young Boys at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp dedicates the night to the club's fans, after his team brush aside Young Boys 4-0 at White Hart Lane to reach the group stages of the Champions League.

Rio Ferdinand says that England boss Fabio Capello "has not become a bad manager overnight" as the defender throws his weight behind England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says that Rafael Benitez agreed not to sign any Liverpool players when he left the club, after Dirk Kuyt is linked with a move to Inter Milan.

Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald says he hopes his side can put Sunday's 6-0 drubbing to one side and secure their place in the Europa League by beating Rapid Vienna on Thursday.

Looking back at the controversial 2010 World Cup final, referee Howard Webb admits Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong should probably have been sent off but remains proud of his overall performance.

Football Focus presenter Dan Walker needs 10 attempts before he manages to recreate the free-kick scored by Wolves pair David Jones and Karl Henry against Stoke.