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Hodgson will 'wait and see' on Ferdinand
Mar 21, 2013 14:00 EDT
England manager Roy Hodgson says he will "wait and see" on Rio Ferdinand's international future after the Manchester United defender's withdrawal from the squad.
Cahill ruled out of San Marino game
Mar 19, 2013 09:34 EDT
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier in San Marino on Friday due to injury.
Ferdinand withdraws from England squad
Mar 18, 2013 11:01 EDT
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, national team coach Roy Hodgson announced on Monday.
Lennon, Dawson out of England squad
Mar 17, 2013 16:47 EDT
Aaron Lennon and Tottenham teammate Michael Dawson will miss England's World Cup qualifying double-header with San Marino and Montenegro due to injury.
Mancini urges Man City to keep fighting
Mar 01, 2013 10:01 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told his side "everything is possible" as they try to overhaul leaders Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table.
Cole set for 100th England cap after Brazil call
Jan 31, 2013 11:38 EST
Ashley Cole is poised to become the seventh player to win 100 England caps after being named on Thursday in Roy Hodgson's squad for next week's friendly with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil at Wembley.
QPR frustrate Man City, Villa sink into drop zone
Jan 29, 2013 17:51 EST
The post-Mario Balotelli era at Manchester City began in lacklustre fashion as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday that prevented them from making up ground on Manchester United.
No Balotelli and no win for City at QPR
Jan 29, 2013 17:44 EST
Manchester City started life without Mario Balotelli with a frustrating goalless draw away to Premier League basement club Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.
Man City spy chance to creep up on United
Jan 28, 2013 20:56 EST
Having trailed Premier League leaders Manchester United by seven points as recently as January 18, Manchester City can cut the gap to just two points with victory at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.
Platt denies Balotelli move or City signings
Jan 28, 2013 10:52 EST
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt insisted Monday he knew nothing about reports temperamental striker Mario Balotelli was set to leave the Premier League champions.
Fan anger mounts over Premier League ticket prices
Jan 14, 2013 22:51 EST
Discontent among supporters over spiralling Premier League ticket prices is mounting, as fans attempt to make their voices heard and even followers of sworn enemies join forces to call for change.
City sink 10-man Arsenal to keep title race alive
Jan 13, 2013 13:15 EST
Manchester City kept the title race alive as the champions won 2-0 at 10-man Arsenal to secure their first away league success over the Gunners for nearly 38 years.
City boss Mancini rules out Lescott sale
Dec 31, 2012 07:24 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has ruled out selling England defender Joleon Lescott during the January transfer window.
Emre risks jail for alleged racist slur
Dec 06, 2012 09:47 EST
Turkey international Emre Belozoglu could face a two-year prison sentence after Istanbul prosecutors requested a jail term for an alleged racist slur against a rival, local press reported here on Thursday.
Fellaini on target as Everton hinder City again
Dec 01, 2012 12:50 EST
Marouane Fellaini played a decisive role at both ends of the pitch as Everton held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Don't write Chelsea off too soon, warns Mancini
Nov 30, 2012 07:35 EST
Roberto Mancini, the Manchester City manager, believes Chelsea could still have a say in the Premier League title race despite the club's problems and change of management.
Nastasic's progress pleases Platt
Nov 27, 2012 08:01 EST
Manchester City head coach David Platt has hailed young defender Matija Nastasic's swift transition to cope with the rigours of Premier League football.
England obliged to experiment against Sweden
Nov 13, 2012 22:13 EST
A raft of injury-enforced withdrawals means England coach Roy Hodgson has no choice but to experiment in his side's final game of 2012 away to Sweden on Wednesday.
Mancini happy to see Dzeko straining at the leash
Nov 11, 2012 22:13 EST
Roberto Mancini admits that Edin Dzeko is not satisfied with his role as Manchester City's 'super sub' but says he hopes his forwards continue to perform at their current high level.
City hope to correct European woes as Spurs await
Nov 11, 2012 07:01 EST
Roberto Mancini's Manchester City side will attempt to recover from yet another European disappointment when they return to Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joleon Patrick Lescott | ||
| Date of birth | 16 August 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2006 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 169 | (8) |
| 2006–2009 | Everton | 113 | (14) |
| 2009– | Manchester City | 13 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| England U21 | 2 | (0) | |
| 2007– | England | 9 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:08, 21 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
