Premier League, Celtic, transfer gossip, Joey Barton

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England captain Dylan Hartley 'let country down', says Eddie Jones
Celtic move 14 points clear after 1-0 win over Partick Thistle
Everton hopeful of new deal for striker Romelu Lukaku
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Somerset name Abell as four-day captainpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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County Championship Division One side Somerset name 22-year-old opener Tom Abell as their new captain in four-day cricket.
Abell replaces Chris Rogers as skipper, following the former Australia Test opener's retirement in September.
He has played 32 first-class matches since his debut in 2014, averaging 31.37 and scoring three centuries.
Somerset finished second in County Championship Division One in 2016, narrowly missing out on a maiden title.
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Fellaini to stay at Unitedpublished at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Football gossip
Marouane Fellaini is ready to stay at Manchester United, report ESPN., external
Jose Mourinho is reportedly reluctant to lose the Belgium midfielder during the January transfer window.
For Wednesday's gossip column, click here.
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On this day...published at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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In 2008 Manchester United won the Club World Cup by beating LDU Quito 1-0 in the final in Japan.
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Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Chipperhull: It has to be coaching my local under 7 team and seeing my son score over 50 goals in his first season #emotional, external
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Saints escape punishmentpublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Northampton have escaped sanction for fielding an under-strength team in their Champions Cup defeat by Leinster, but European bosses have sent a pointed reminder that clubs must protect the "integrity of the tournament" .
Saints rested the likes of Tom Wood, Courtney Lawes and Louis Picamoles for the clash in Dublin, and were hammered by 60 points to 13.
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) officials assessed the matchday squads following the weekend, and have ruled that Saints did not break any tournament regulations.
However EPCR have warned that clubs have an obligation to pick full-strength sides at all times, and are prepared to take action in future.
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Ibrahimovic praises Lindelofpublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Football
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes fellow Swede Victor Lindelof has the talent to shine for the world's top teams amid growing speculation the Benfica defender is set to join him at Manchester United in January.
"He (Lindelof) is growing. He has a lot of responsibility with the national team now," said Ibrahimovic.
"Is he good enough for United? I think he is ready for the big clubs out there. It is up to him what he wants and what the situation says. Whatever he chooses, it will be good for him,"
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Postpublished at 11:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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United open talks with Griezmannpublished at 11:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Manchester United have opened talks to sign Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, according to the Sun., external
The paper say United have asked a leading agent to agree a deal for the France striker, 25, expected to cost in excess of £60m.
For Wednesday's gossip column, click here.
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Morata in Londonpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is in London...on his holidays.
The La Liga side are on their winter break after winning the Club World Cup.
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Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Andrew McGonnell: As Laura Kenny was not available for lessons my 9 year old girl learned to ride in aisle of Stockport Decathlon shop!
Martyn Sansom: Winning the Wheway Cup for the 1st time in @stouenfc, external history. Coming on at 2-0 down, scoring 2 and winning 4-2.
Northern Ireland fans loved their trip to France for Euro 2016, as this video shows.
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Lindelof to Man Utd updatepublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Benfica coach Rui Vitoria has not ruled out Sweden defender Victor Lindelof joining Manchester United next month.
United manager Jose Mourinho is keen on the 22-year-old, who can play at centre-half or right-back.
A group from Benfica is reported to have travelled to England on Monday to discuss a potential transfer with the Premier League club.
United have not commented but Vitoria said: "If there are exits we will find solutions."
Reports suggest he would become the club's most expensive defender of all time, costing between £38m and £42m.
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Broad heads for BBLpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Cricket
England bowler Stuart Broad has arrived Down Under for Australia's domestic T20 competition the Big Bash League.
Other current and former England players taking part in the tournament include Chris Jordan, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Ian Bell, David Willey, Sam Billings, Jason Roy and Eoin Morgan.
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Joyce accepts central contract with Irelandpublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Cricket Ireland has announced that former England batsman Ed Joyce has accepted a central contract.
The 38-year-old, who switched allegiance to represent England between 2006 and 2007, is one of 10 players to be handed a full-time deal as Ireland close in on attaining Test status.
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Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Graeme Love: Has to be Wayne Exley's Mammoth 172 for Congs 3rd Team vs Wilsden in our first win of the 2016 cricket season.
Allan Moore: Playing at St Mirren Park back in April and scoring a penalty to help our side win a trophy
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Dressed up as Gabor Kiraly? Sure to be a popular move with Hungary fans.
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Palace eye Allardycepublished at 10:52 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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The Daily Mirror, external say Crystal Palace have set their sights on Sam Allardyce as a potential replacement for Alan Pardew, should the Eagles boss get the sack.
Palace are 17th in the Premier League.
For Wednesday's gossip column, click here.
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Monchengladbach sack their coachpublished at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Football
Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach have sacked head coach André Schubert after 13 months in charge.
The decision came after Monchengladbach lost 2-1 to Wolfsburg on Tuesday night, which left the side 14th in the table.
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International newspaperspublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
FotoMac (Turkey)
Some transfer speculation on the front page of Turkish newspaper FotoMac, who link Manchester United midfielder Memphis Depay with a potential move in January to Fenerbahce.
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Police investigating 155 suspectspublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
Football
Police are investigating 155 people from the world of sport suspected of historical child sex abuse.
The spotlight has fallen on abuse in football following widespread publicity since November 2016.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) said there were currently 429 victims, 98% of whom were male with their ages ranging from four to 20 at the time of the alleged abuse, while 148 clubs spanning all tiers of the game have been "impacted".
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Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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Drew Wotherspoon: First match for my daughter and I at the Bridge. Me Man U, her Chelsea. I organised THAT result. First class parenting.
What about this video, where some members of a team get a lift with the local police force? So many questions.
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Australian Open increase prize moneypublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2016
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The men's and women's singles champions of January's Australian Open will each receive $3.7m Australian dollars (£2.1m).
The tournament prize money is now $50m Australian dollars (£29m), a 14% increase from 2016.
The US Open has the largest prize money for a Grand Slam tournament, with a purse of $46. 3m (£27m) and $3.5m (£2.8m) for each of the singles champions.