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Villa - who reached the Carling Cup final and the FA Cup semi-final last season - missed out on Champions League football by just six points because of a lack of firepower up front.

Skipper Gareth Barry has told Aston Villa he wants to move to Liverpool to play Champions League football

Bellamy added: "As long as we get Champions League football, it gives us a chance to buy more players.

Street were crowned champions after an unbeaten season and were promoted to Welsh League football.

Ian Bogie has assembled an attractive team, which has been promoted three times and is now looking at the possibility of league football again.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent dealt former club Tottenham's hopes of Champions League football a major blow despite missing two penalties in the 3-1 win.

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"I always hoped to be playing Premier League football, but at first it was about getting back in the Football League and up towards the Championship first of all.

A MAN has denied attacking an official at a Sunday league football match in Birmingham.

MARK HUGHES has urged his home-town club Wrexham to ensure they bounce straight back into League football next season.

"In total, 59,000 people watched Northern League football last season," explained Morton.

IT'Sfantastic news that we have now guaranteed Champions League football for next season and with the club set to secure an injection of capital from one source or another, then more funds should be available for new signings.