pre-match

"Just seen the liverpool players' pre-match attire." beigns Jonathan Haskoll.

Premier League clockwatch – as it happened | Paul Doyle 2011

The Italian could be delighted with many of his players but at the front of the queue for plaudits was the centre-forward Jon Walters, who had been at the heart of the only pre-match selection teaser.

Giovanni Trapattoni hails Ireland side but warns against complacency 2011

The pre-match anxiety had proved as much though, by the end, the locals were chorusing "Carefree" as if mocking their earlier apprehension.

Chelsea show belief of old on night of relief for André Villas-Boas | Dominic Fifield 2011

Having issued a statement denying their team-mate is a racist, the Liverpool squad took to the field dressed in "Suárez 7" T‑shirts for the warm-up while the manager wore one for his pre-match television interview.

Wigan Athletic 0-0 Liverpool | Premier League match report 2011

Tevez is said to have reacted angrily to the snub and City suspect his actions in Munich, which included not coming out with the team for the pre-match warm-up and then warming up on his own, were premeditated after the developments in the buildup to the game.

Carlos Tevez's Manchester City relationship in tatters after fine 2011

I'll be back at 7.30pm to bring you the best of the pre-match build-up.

Manchester City 0 - 1 Liverpool – as it happened | Simon Burnton 2012

André Villas-Boas, the Chelsea manager, lavished praise on Modric at his pre-match press conference, describing him as "one of the greatest talents in the world".

Harry Redknapp mind games keeps Luka Modric on side at Tottenham 2011

Sports clubs are paying £87.33 just to have an iPod playing pre-match music in the dressing room.

Cash questions remain after Birmingham City share issue 2011

However, the Football Association chose to discard the usual pre-match convention.

Man detained by police over alleged racist gesture made at Anfield 2012

That youthful bounce Ortiz has going for him is something Mayweather hasn't been up against in a long time.4.13am BST: In case you didn't read to the end of Kevin Mitchell's pre-match piece how dare you?

Floyd Mayweather Jr v Victor Ortiz - as it happened | Steve Busfield 2011