JEFFERIES BACKS O&#39;NEILL GESTURE
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Celtic manager Martin O&#39;Neill has received the backing of Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies for his controversial Old Firm pitch invasion.
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By TACON, Terry  `The neighbours have been great, providing paddocks and a water system'   -- Graham Haynes   --------------------   IT'S HARD to keep a good dairy team down, but the example being set by Southland sharemilkers Graham and Glenda Haynes is exceptional.
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MARTIN O&#39;NEILL reckoned Celtic were set to continue Rangers&#39; run of misery in Old Firm showdowns. O&#39;Neill was convinced that John Hartson&#39;s 66th-minute header might just be enough to clinch a place in the last four of the CIS Cup.
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Charlton striker Francis Jeffers will not get carried away now he is back among the goals.
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World cricket players&#39; representative Tim May strongly supports the stance of top West Indies players in the row with their national board.
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SOUTH Australian cricket will send an SOS to batting legends Steve Waugh and Barry Richards after the Redbacks&#39; capitulation for 29 against New South Wales at the SCG yesterday.
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Jermain Defoe underlined his claims for an improved contract as he inspired Tottenham to a 2-0 win against 10-man Middlesbrough. New coach Martin Jol, who secured his first win in charge, may have been helped
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Ian Woosnam is confident that the backing of the Irish crowds can carry Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley through what promises to be a testing Ryder Cup for both players this weekend.
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Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern offers his strong support to his British counterpart Tony Blair.
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Martin OâNeill felt Celtic Football Club should not have lost their lead in last nightâs Old Firm game. John Hartson gave the Bhoys a 1-0 lead midway through the second half but a late goal from Dado Prso
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Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies believes guilt will drive Livingston on when the two sides meet. Livi have been thrown into turmoil this week after manager Allan Preston and his assistant
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Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner says he will not stand in Martin O'Neill's way if he is approached to become England coach.
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RANGERS striker Dado Prso today backed crocked team mate Jean-Alain Boumsong to make a rapid recovery from his leg injury. The French internationalist limped off in the first half of the 1-1 draw with Inverness Caley Thistle at Pittodrie yesterday.
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Kevin Blackwell has assured Leeds fans he is committed to the cause despite the prospect of again being linked with the vacant managerâs job at Southampton.
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Martin O&#39;Neill hailed his team&#39;s victory over Rangers, which takes Celtic five points clear of their Old Firm rivals. But the Celtic Park boss refused to accept that the gap would have a huge significance on where the league title would end up.
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Rangers chairman David Murray tonight hit back at Celtic manager Martin O&#39;Neill&#39;s claims that the Ibrox fans are racist and reminded officials at both clubs of their &#39;responsibility in ensuring safety and fair play&#39;.
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O&#39;Sullivan well in control of final and his emotions The Times (subscription)