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Form a worry for Berbatov

Author: Lynda Collins
Date: 16/12/2009
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Bulgaria international Dimitar Berbatov has admitted that he is struggling to win over the Manchester United fans.

Since moving to Old Trafford from Tottenham for £30.75million in September 2008, the languid Berbatov has failed to live up to his massive price-tag, finding the net only 18 times in 61 appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson's side, who are the sportsbook second favourites to win this season's Premier League title.

He has failed to start a Premier League or Champions League clash since October and has scored only four goals so far this term.

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Reports suggest Petr Cech's days at Chelsea could be numbered as Carlo Ancelotti is lining up a January transfer window bid for West Ham United shot-stopper Robert Green.

Green, who has also been linked with moves to Sunderland and Aston Villa, has moved on to Ancelotti's radar following a series of Cech errors this season.

Plymouth Argyle are the latest club to have been placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League.

The Pilgrims, who are struggling to avoid relegation from the Championship this season, have been banned from signing any new players as a punishment for failing to pay their debts.

However, Argyle have said it is a technicality and claim the situation will be cleared up by the end of the month.

The saga at Notts County has taken a new twist after Hans Backe stepped down as manager after just seven weeks in charge at Meadow Lane.

The 57-year-old replaced Ian McParland in the Notts hot-seat on a three-year deal at the end of October.

The news comes just three days after chairman Peter Trembling completed a takeover of the club from mysterious Middle East owners Munto Finance.

In rugby union, Stade Francais duo Julien Dupuy and David Attoub could be suspended after being cited for alleged gouging incidents during the Heineken Cup defeat against Ulster.

Flanker Stephen Ferris appeared to be the victim of both incidents which occurred in the closing stages of the game, which Ulster won 23-13.

Citing commissioner Tony Lamaway has charged both men with making contact with the eye/eye area of Ferris.

Finally in rugby league, Australian winger Chris Walker has agreed a two-year deal with Catalans Dragons.

The French side have now completed their overseas quota for 2010 following the departure of their captain, Greg Bird.

The 29-year-old Gold Coast Titan player joins Melbourne Storm back row forward Dallas Johnson and New Zealand centre or second rower Setaimata Sa at Stade Gilbert Brutus.

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