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Frank Lampard underlined his importance to Chelsea with a hat-trick as the Blues closed the gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 5-1 victory on an afternoon to forget for Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan.

Ali Al Habsi is on the brink of leaving Bolton for near neighbours Wigan. The Oman goalkeeper enjoyed an excellent year on loan at the DW Stadium last term but Latics manager Roberto Martinez had taken his time trying to sort out a permanent deal.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes goalkeeper Jose Reina is possibly the best in the world.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has named former England Under-21 goalkeeper Lee Camp in his squad for the first time.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has ruled out bringing in another goalkeeper to act as back-up to Joe Hart.

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is flattered by talk linking him with a summer move to Manchester United but will not let it distract him from the Lyon cause.

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Lee Camp has been cleared to play for Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association have confirmed.

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway will step up his search for a goalkeeper this week after being frustrated in his initial attempts to bring in back-up.

With Paul Rachubka and Matt Gilks injured, Holloway has been given permission by the Premier League to find cover for current number one Richard Kingson, but ran out of time ahead of Saturday's 1-1 ...

Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg is Manchester United's top target to replace the retiring Edwin van der Saar, according to first-team coach Rene Meulensteen.

Luciano Becchio struck a superb stoppage-time volley to preserve Leeds' unbeaten run and maintain their promotion challenge in the npower Championship as Middlesbrough were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Elland Road..

The Argentinian striker kept his composure after the ball had rebounded to him off Boro goalkeeper Jason Steele in the 91st ...