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Inconsistency is all part of the fun for football fans, no matter what team we support.

New inquest into death of 96 Liverpool fans to start on Monday

Allegations of drunken brawl over cigarette and row with black train driver see footballer's father in the dock

Pubs will be allowed to stay open late – but Gary Lineker plans to record official song.

England team-mates forced to deny internet rumours that at least one of them is gay.

Stewards and football clubs are selectively deaf, claims a new Channel 4 documentary.

Football rivalry can stretch back over decades.

Chaos ensued at an Israeli league match when fans released a rooster onto the pitch

Stars of football line up to pay tribute to local hero 'the Preston Plumber'.

Anfield bosses to reward Rodgers with bumper contract for making Reds title contenders.

Lazio release teenager Joseph Minala's official documents to disprove allegations that he is 41 years old.

25-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk striker Maicon Pereira de Oliveira killed in car accident, club announces.

Training ground invaded by fans with metal bars who attacked Brazil stars.

Former commentator Gray returned to English television last week.

World football's governing body revealed English clubs spent $913m on international transfers in 2013.

An AFC Wimbledon fan may have had enough of the nail-biting drama during his side's match.

Barclays boss Antony Jenkins reportedly considering value of renewing expensive Premier League sponsorship.

Southampton are in turmoil following the loss of chairman Nicola Cortese while Daniel Levy looks to prevent Arsenal signing Julian Draxler

Arsene Wenger is prepared to fork out the £37m needed to secure German youngster Julian Draxler while a trio of frustrated Tottenham players vow to leave the club in search of more game-time.

Manchester United loanee Nick Powell provided the magic to snatch victory for Wigan at MK Dons

Reports suggest that Benfica's Nemanja Matic could be set for a return to Chelsea while Henrik Larsson's son Jordan sets eyes on Manchester United and Aiden McGeady is shown off at Everton.

Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set for a move to Wolfsburg while Harry Redknapp makes a last-minute dash for Toronto-bound Jermain Defoe.

Mel replaces the sacked Steve Clarke at the Hawthorns

Tottenham's Jermain Defoe looks set to move to Toronto while rumours suggest that David Moyes may axe a number of players in the summer and Magnus Wolff Eikrem signs with Cardiff City.

Sam Allardyce is determined to right to remain as West Ham manger after his side fell to a 6-0 defeat at Manchester City.

Harry Redknapp asks for £16m for Loic Remy, Chelsea join the bid for Xabi Alonso and Mario Balotelli confirms he will not be leaving AC Milan any time soon.

David Moyes' holds back as funds are bolstered, Demba Ba looks unlikely for Crystal Palace and West Ham sign Roger Johnson.

Portugal and Benfica striker who scored 733 goals in 745 matches dies aged 71.

Roland Duchâtelet has completed his £20m takeover of Championship club Charlton Athletic, pledging to bring new transfers to the Valley

IBTimes UK looks at some of the year's more notable moments from those tweeting from the Premier League.