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His lack of first team football led to his outburst as he felt the club was putting his World Cup chances at risk.

Ryan wants to leave Liverpool as a first-team player with a prize in his pocket. He is not ready to go.

Nevertheless, Sir Alex Ferguson insists the 31-year-old will not be back in first team action until the beginning of next season.

Kobe is an eight-time All-Defensive first team player and Ron-Ron is known as one of the best man-on-man defenders still in the game.

At the sound of the bell, my first team member picked up the ball and put as much energy as she could into her task.

But Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is understood to be prepared to allow Weijl to leave on loan in order to build first-team experience.

However Palla says he would love to stay, providing Juve have space for him in the first team.

So what are the benefits of heading out on loan rather than waiting for a first-team chance at Emirates Stadium?

"After six years of working close to the first team, it is very satisfying for me to Coach Juventus, " said the tactician.

My main aim is to be part of the first team set-up this season, but I'm happy to go on loan if the manager wants me to.

He said: 'It makes a massive difference to be playing first-team football, if I'm honest, in terms of progressing quickly.

El Chino admits that it is not an easy decision for him to leave, but that he is looking for more first team football.

First, Tosic says he wants to prove he's ready to step up to the first-team in United's remaining pre-season friendlies.

Bentley has decided to ask for a transfer after growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of first team chances at Highbury.

Roma would be willing to give him a first team jersey and therefore a chance at getting into the Azzurri squad.

Martin Kelly believes he must build upon his superb performance against Chelsea if he is to establish himself as a first-team regular.

He said: "For me it was a good experience to go there and play every week and be in a first-team environment, and overall it went well. "

The young Irishman has been around the first-team squad for a while but this was his breakthrough season.

Despite a moderate hype, it is hard to point to many youngsters ready to break into the first team.

The Hertha skipper is still having problems with his knee, and will only be able to resume first team training at the end of the week.

Despite a moderate hype, it is hard to point to many youngsters ready to break into the first team.

The Hertha skipper is still having problems with his knee, and will only be able to resume first team training at the end of the week.

I spent a week at Carrington training with the first team, which I really enjoyed, and I feel very happy to be a Manchester United player.

It is acknowledged as one of the finest football stadiums in the world and was sold out for every first-team game in its opening season.

He may not yet be established in the Chelsea first team, but Michael Ballack suggested yesterday that he could see out his career in London.

Arsenal starlet Wojciech Szczesny has warned he could be forced to leave the club if he does not get a chance in the first team.

But the highlight for me is when our manager phones up and asks to take a couple of the lads up to Melwood to train with the first team.

Sir Alex is clearly buoyed by his skipper's ongoing recovery, however, and a first-team return cannot be far away.

Spanish defender Gerard Pique is glad to be back in Manchester and training with the first team ahead of the new campaign.

While Carra had always been a first-team regular at Anfield, he'd somehow struggled to get the recognition he deserved.

Next season Ben Sahar is ready to come up and be part of the first team squad.

First-team coach Mike Kelly has praised Pepe Reina as a 'natural goalkeeper' and has pinpointed his kicking as one of his greatest assets.

Adem Ljajic, Manchester United's new signing, has given himself 12 months to force his way into Sir Alex Ferguson's first-team squad.

I really enjoyed it out there and every opportunity you get to play in the first team you've got to show what you can do.

Liverpool were interested in him two years ago but he made the switch to Portsmouth in order to get regular first team football.

The first-team coach knows from experience just how influential a figure the Welsh striker can be having worked with him at West Ham United.

Pacheco is out to impress during a week with the first team - and Benayoun has been there to offer help and advice.

I'm hoping to progress next year and get a regular place in the Reserves and maybe even get a call into the first-team squad.

Left-winger Tosic, 21, is already aiming high and hoping to force his way into regular first team action post - haste.

Bojinov is on-loan at Juve, but wants to leave after failing to nail down a first team place so far this season.

But I also reflect on the fact I need a certain consistency in the first team to keep growing and I think Udinese can give me that.

"Obviously I am trying to get in the first team, " he said.

He advised me to go out to Reading and seek first team opportunities and play and show people what I can do.

He's worked so hard from day one to establish himself in the first team and he really deserves to have reached 500.

MICHAEL Owen will be back in training with the Newcastle first-team squad this week - but his comeback date is still uncertain.

If they're going to stake a claim for a first-team place, they've got to earn it.

Rafael Benitez has confirmed Ryan Babel is back in contention for a first-team place against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

They are all things we are trying to put into their heads for what they need in the first team.

Giovinco however insists that he is ready to star for Juve as a first team player.

"For three years I played with Pep in the first team and I kept on learning, " he said.

Hes available pretty cheap at the start of the game and is already good enough to slot into the first team as backup.

John had boasted that he would play in the first team; but when the coach did not choose him, he had to eat crow.

I was on the substitutes' bench for the first-team's win against Birmingham City last Saturday and that was an incredible experience.

Our job is about trying to help the first-team.

Kobe has been a great defender, earning first-team All-Defensive honors eight times and second-team twice.

We decided to bring the young players because we wanted to see them with the first-team players and also playing some games.

You could see [at Barnet] that some young players will be very close to the first team.

However, Robin van Persie will have to wait a little longer before he is back in the first-team frame.

All-NBA first team center is really up in the air, although I don't expect Shaq to win it either.

The Polish international has only played two first-team games in the past three months but he made high-profile mistakes in both.

Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has revealed that he is fully fit and ready to return to first team action.

This versatility is set to earn him a place in the first team squad next term.

The Nigeria international is expected to move on this summer after being squeezed out of first team reckoning last season.

But the moment he was chosen for the first team, by Frank Rijkaard, everything I tried to tell him about education went out the window.

She was also first-team all-state in a state that included Brooklyn and the Bronx.

When one day I received the telephone call that I was allowed to join the first team, it was a dream come true.

It's good after being out on loan for a season to return to the first-team set-up, to get back playing the Manchester United way.

He made his first team debut as a substitute in November 2007 against AS Nancy in a Ligue 1 match.

Glen Johnson could be in line for a first-team return against Napoli on Thursday - though Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger and Joe Cole are all out.

"Last season I was lucky enough to play for the first-team twice, " said the double youth cup winner.

despite continual development , richardson was never able to hold down a regular first - team spot.

When they play with better players in the first team, they're ready to take the step.

The 38-year-old is the number one for his country Germany, however he has lost his place in the Arsenal first team to Manuel Almunia.

I was well aware that I had a fight on my hands to get into the first team so I just had to get on with it.

"At the beginning it's just desire to get in the first team and stay there, " he explains.

He's played a lot of first team games out on loan last season and I'm sure he'll do great for us.

Manchester United could have qualified last night and of course everybody expected Man City to qualify but we are the first team.

He made his first-team breakthrough at River Plate earlier this season.

It was good to get some minutes against Blackpool and I enjoyed being back. Hopefully I can start a run of games for the first team now.

If he did, then I would be a first team player, not a reserve.

QPR reportedly considered making him the youngest first-team player in British football history by giving him his debut at the age of 14.

Diaby is now the 12th first-team player who has committed his long-term future to Arsenal since the end of last season.

The French midfielder was close to leaving the Club last summer but opted to stay and fight for his first-team place.

Given his exceptional progress at Fluminese, Arsenal decided to fast-track his route towards the first-team by applying for a work permit.

I was told last week I'd be training with the first team this week, then I got put in the squad, " he said. "

When Manu returns he will have to fight for his place in the first team too.

I think any of us can break into the first team because we are all that good.

Greece is usually the first team to enter at the Olympic opening ceremony.

A lot of young players were being pushed towards the first-team so I thought it would be a good challenge for me.

He was very young and only 16 when he made his first team debut for Charlton.

These are both great goalkeepers and the best thing for us would be to have one efficient first team player and a reliable back-up.

The trio have had limited first-team opportunities of late and the manager has revealed that some temporary deals are in the pipeline.

"There were offers on the table, but the only thing that mattered to me was regular first-team football, " Schwarzer told Sky Sports News.

Miller is highly rated at Priestfield and the schoolboy has been called up to the first-team squad for Saturday's game at Northampton.

It is believed that the 23-year-old has asked the club to listen to offers for him as he hopes to achieve first team football elsewhere.

His first-team chances look limited this season and Chelsea want him to gain more experience elsewhere after spells at QPR and Wolves.

Nevertheless, Milan swiftly turned down City's approach as they consider the 34-year-old to be an important first team player.

We were the very first team in the United States that qualified in the humanoid robot competition.

Thomas Cook Sport will provide Manchester United's worldwide travel for the first team and officials as part of a four-year deal.

Kieran has suffered severe bruising to his left foot and will hopefully only be missing from first-team action for the short term.

He was training with the first team by then, but back at the Lodge he was just one of us.

It's all happened a bit fast, but obviously it's my first game at Old Trafford for the first team but I think I did well.

Call me crazy but I believe this would suggest that Andy is seen as a key first team player for next season.

Martins did enjoy a good season last term and he could start the new campaign as a first team regular in attack.

So, he has the qualities to play for Arsenal but he's still young and will have to show the boss he's good enough to be in the first team.

The 25-year-old is out of contract following five seasons in the Rennes first team and has been linked with a move to Anfield since January.

Secondly, I could have regular first team football and that would help me secure a ticket to the World Cup finals.

Jonny Evans is targeting a first team breakthrough at Manchester United this season - and a Premiership winner's medal.

Although no return date has been pencilled in for his first team comeback, Assistant boss Sammy Lee is delighted to have him back.

But Vela is believed to have the ability to follow the likes of Cesc Fabregas as being a key first-team player despite his tender years.

Two years ago he had a great season in Austin and ended up being the first-team All D-League center.

First, team members had to indicate their expertise in the different parts of the projects.

Training with the first-team is always massive for the young players.

His son, Thiago Alcantara, has recently been called up to Barcelona's first team.

Under Robson and then Louis van Gaal, he developed into a first-team coach at the Nou Camp.

Obertan has looked good in the Reserves, but his fast-tracking to the first-team indicates he's too good for that level.

He may be one of the smallest members of the first team squad, but big things lie ahead for Giuseppe Rossi.

The Brazilian midfielder has failed to make any impact at Arsenal this season and has struggled to command a regular first-team place.

Davis was named a first team Associated Press All-American, making him a unanimous first team All-American selection.

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Ben Foster's World Cup chances have been hit by a lack of first-team football for United this season.

I played in the Reserves last week, and of course at Manchester City for the first-team, so things are back on track.

The United first-team and coaching staff were just some of the celebrities in attendance on Sunday night.

Boss Alex Ferguson is an admirer but the teen knows he will struggle to break into the United first team.

Ryo admits he is happy to bide his time for a first-team opportunity while he adjusts to a "totally different level" .

Ancelotti's medical team minimised injuries to such an extent he was able to trim his first-team squad from 34 to 24.

Loan stars Ryan Tunnicliffe and Danny Drinkwater have been training with the United first-team this week.

He's done great to break into the Liverpool first team and really well to establish himself as an England U21.

The youngster was delighted to join the conference side admitting it's a great opportunity for him to play first-team football.

Arsenal's 17 year old new signing Aaron Ramsey has admitted he is eyeing a place in the Arsenal first team.

Hopefully, I'll get a good few games in the Reserves and start to do well, kick on and maybe train with the first-team sometimes.

French midfielder Flamini left Arsenal for AC Milan two years ago, but has struggled to secure regular first-team football in Italy.

Fowler was already firmly established as an Anfield legend at the turn of the century having burst into the first-team in the mid-90s.

Theo Walcott is getting closer and closer to a first - team call-up - but it will not arrive this weekend.

City manager Roberto Mancini said on Friday that Tevez was two weeks away from being fit enough to play for the first team again.

Steve Clarke today told Liverpoolfc. tv of his pride and excitement at being appointed first-team coach under Kenny Dalglish.

Peter Gulacsi is hoping his new Liverpool contract will prove to be a stepping stone towards the Reds' first-team.

The Scot is well down the pecking order in Benitez's first-team plans and he is keen to get regular first-team action under his belt.

Flynn joined the Reds back in 2007 from Falkirk but is yet to break into first-team.

Daniel Agger today spoke of his delight at finally closing in on a first team return.

Pacheco made his first-team debut earlier this month as a substitute in the Champions League encounter with Fiorentina at Anfield.

This talent has had fans tipping the youngster to become a regular part of the first team squad, something that has yet to happen.

In subsequent rounds best-of-seven series are played, with the first team to earn four victories win ning the round.

Promising defender Ezekiel Fryers admits he has been surprised by his involvement in the first-team this term.

Reserves boss John McMahon today warned his young guns to be on their toes in case a first-team call comes their way.

And though Benitez has made no guarantees about first-team football, the gaffer thinks Voronin could fill an important void in his squad.

Spanish starlet Daniel Pacheco also returned to the first team squad at the weekend and the boss said they are in his thoughts.

Who was not among the 3 B-team players that posed for the official first team picture yesterday: Dos Santos, Fontas, Montoya, or Muniesa?

Gabriel Heinze could make a shock return to the United first-team for the Good Friday visit of Sunderland.

The Chelsea team was a reserve side plus the first team squad members who have not been on international duty.

Alan Smith won't be rushing himself back to first-team action, despite coming through an hour of reserve team football on Monday night.

He started training today with the first team and he could be ready for the League Cup final on Sunday [1 March].

First-team coach Kevin Keen will take charge for the final game of the season at home to Sunderland next Sunday.

Chelsea have appointed Ray Wilkins as the club's new assistant first-team coach following the departure of Steve Clarke to West Ham.

Wenger has recently suggested that Traore's power, pace and crossing ability may see him get his first-team chance in left-midfield.

AC Milan will have to wait another month for the possibility of Ronaldo returning to first team duty.

that behind having experienced a wonderful opening , bianchi discovers him is far away from the manchester city ' s first team.

Robinson was included in Liverpool's first-team pre-season preparations in Switzerland by Roy Hodgson during the summer.

Liverpool record breaker Jack Robinson has revealed how he dreams of starring as a first-team regular at Anfield.

Anderson was expected to be eased into United's first team gently this season but he has exceeded all expectations in making 32 appearances.

It's a great blow for us because Dirk is an important member of our first team.

Rhys Murphy has set his sights on a loan move next season to give him invaluable first-team experience and fine-tune his finishing.

His return to first-team action this year was delayed as he recovered from an ankle operation following Euro 2008.

Never one to do things by halves, Gerrard didn't win one trophy in his debut season as a first-team regular.

Grizzlies coach hopes to use these preseason first team of young and the impact characteristics of the impact of the rocket's line-up .

It was a very special experience to play my first full first team game at Anfield, and to keep a clean sheet made me very proud.

He was previously First Team Coach at Upton Park and has acted as Caretaker Manager for the Hammers on three separate occasions.

The Club House element has also seen the creation of an all-new Youth Team section, which works alongside the first team squad.

Roy Hodgson is hoping to bring in the Eastlands pair who do not appear to have a first team future at Eastlands.

Chelsea have confirmed that assistant first team coach Steve Clarke has handed in his resignation.

The 30-year-old joined the Reds on a free transfer last summer from Standard Liege but struggled to hold down a regular first-team place.

I've really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to next season where I'll try and push for a regular spot in the first-team.

Chris Eagles was delighted to cap another first-team opportunity with the equalising goal against Kaizer Chiefs in Cape Town .

Downing was bought as a first-team player and some fans have commented on his low levels of confidence in recent games.

Merida joined Arsenal in 2006 and rose through the ranks to challenge for a first-team place last season.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out the possibility of Sammy Lee joining him at his first-team coach.

In the second-half I felt it would be the first team to score that won the game and Drogba made the difference.

Since Arsenal can offer Gallas first-team football, financial demands may become a secondary consideration for the 29-year-old.

Union bosses were in dispute over plans to force unwanted players to train away from their club's first team or accept a transfer.

Woking Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Lyne as Assistant First Team Manager with immediate effect.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is still mulling over whether to accept Brum's offer for Babel, 23, who wants regular first team football.

Also, in a strange way, seeing some young faces in there has given the other first team players a lift.

Darby, 20, is anxious for some first team football this season and is heading to the Welsh Championship club for three months.

Steve Clarke spent last season as Gianfranco Zola's assistant before joining Liverpool as Dalglish's first-team coach last month.

Some pundits feel that the energetic midfielder would be better served by moving to a club where he can become a first-team regular.

However, neither Walcott nor Van Persie is an out-and-out centre-forward, while Vela has yet to make his Arsenal first-team debut.

Watched young Phil Jones come through the ranks and take the step into blackburn first team with ease.

Now a first-team coach at Championship side Leicester City, Hamann keeps a keen eye on happenings at his former club.

Insua arrived at Anfield in January this year on an 18-month loan from Boca Juniors. He has played two first-team games for the Reds.

Colombia lost to Romania and then the United States to become the first team eliminated.

But he has also proved good enough to get back into the first-team picture.

The former nailed down a first-team spot last season while Gibbs took his chance when Gael Clichy suffered a back injury last season.

The first-team returned to training yesterday having been given an extra day off to get over Eduardo's injury.

Jack Wilshere's maturity is a result of his early elevation to the first-team, according to Reserves boss Neil Banfield.

Tom Cleverley admits he can only continue producing his top form in order to play his way into the first team picture.

He admits he has yet to produce his best form for the Reds but hopes a prolonged spell of first-team action can aid his improvement.

Sotirios Kyrgiakos believes Martin Kelly has a promising future at Liverpool after making an impression in the first team this season.

I'm involved with the first team every day now and the boss, Sammy Lee and the rest of the players are there looking at me every day.

It is important we keep the nucleus from last season and a nucleus of players who are maybe just behind the first team.

The lad is young and he will get better still, but only if he plays first-team football.

after three months of first - team football , the former fulham striker says he is in good condition.

While terms are all but agreed, the goalkeeper is seeking first team assurances before putting pen to paper.

The appointment of Steve Clarke as first team coach has been lauded for improving Liverpool's fortunes defensively since January.

Chelsea Football Club welcomes Giovanni Mauri as an addition to our first-team technical staff.

"I would far rather be playing first-team football than playing for the reserves, " he admitted.

However, following a period of recuperation at Melwood, Torres is edging ever nearer to a first-team return.

During Thursday's workout, Higuain fully participated in the first team's practice match against Real Madrid C and scored two goals.

The attack-minded Philippines international has been sent out by The Blues to gain more first-team experience.

We're not the first team ever to lose a Game 1 at home, it's just here in Los Angeles, people get pretty nervous.

SAMIR NASRI has handed Arsenal a major boost by revealing he is ready for a first-team return.

In 1900, football became one of the first team sports included in the Olympic Games.

He used to experiment on us bench players only to later give them to the first team players.

The midfielder has had an outstanding season, contributing 19 goals in 36 first-team appearances for the Gunners.

Barton has been sidelined since fracturing a foot in January, but is scheduled to resume training with the first-team squad tomorrow.

I expected the same quality in the Reserves and most of them train with the first team so I knew them already.

Like many clubs, United have previously used the competition to give regular first-team stars a rest.

The Dutch genius started his career with Ajax where he was thrown into the first team as a teenager.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard accepts his first team place is under threat for both club and country.

Therefore, the idea from now on is to develop young players who will grow to become first team members.

However, Llorente told Villa he is an important first-team member of the squad.

From there, we'll bring the boy into first-team training for a couple of sessions.

With the arrival of Amauri from Palermo, the chances are there will be even less first team football for Iaquinta.

I'm sure both of them will want to make an impression and will be pushing hard for a first-team place this season.

"Daniel has been really good for the Reserves through the whole season and now he has had his opportunity in the first team, " said Benitez.

Continuing a trend, Kobe is named All-NBA First Team and All Defensive First Team for the second-consecutive season.

Bootle -born, he left school last summer and joined the Everton first-team squad that toured Switzerland and the US.

And the first-team coach believes Bellamy has the right attributes to make a manager once his playing days are over.

Sir Alex enjoys watching his latest batch of youth products training with the first-team at Carrington.

It's what you strive for, to get in the first team and to score at the Stretford End.

Manchester United have kept the same first team, basically, and have more options now with Nani, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves.

Grant made his Chelsea first team debut in the final minute at Old Trafford in the penultimate game of last season.

Jon Flanagan set his sights on a return to first-team duty and declared: 'I'm ready for Spurs. '

Liverpool FC announced today that Kevin Keen is to join the Club as First Team Coach.

The 20-year-old, who started out at Falkirk before joining the Academy, returns to Scotland in a bid to gain first-team experience.

Sammy Lee believes hard work on the training field and consistency is the key to Daniel Pacheco returning to the first team set-up.

Reserves boss Warren Joyce has praised United's latest first-team debutant Michael Keane.

Fyvie needs time to adapt and mature, and he should get that with Aberdeen and regular first-team football is a huge plus point.

The five-strong first-team hit squad will be vying to keep the rampant Reds' fires burning at the Victoria Ground.

Mourinho has given a positive report on the player since he rejoined the first team squad for training on Monday.

First-team players regularly drop by, heroes and inspirations on their doorstep.

Like Spearing , Darby also made a couple of appearances in the first-team last term.

The coach also praised Eccleston who made his first team bow at the Emirates Stadium.

A regular at youth level, Iniesta only broke into the Spain first team on a regular basis after the 2006 World Cup.

Known for his raw pace and technical ability, Eden made the first team squad after signing a professional contract in May 2007.

The Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester City in January will give Darron two more opportunities to prove his first team mettle.

Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900.

Bryant has made the All-Defensive First Team six times, while James has yet to earn an All-Defensive Team selection.

He is a regular first-team football boy, self-confident, humorous, fashion, and basketball is great.

But the time has come, he believes, to push for top spot and turn out regularly for the first team.

Then hopefully when I come back I could get involved in the first team. But I haven't spoken to the manager yet.

The 19-year-old added: "It's brilliant training with the first-team. It's what you live for. "