First cut is the deepest

David Beckham recently admitted that his hairdresser mother sometimes disapproves of his oft-changing barnet.

Footie fan Rod Stewart gets a run out for Man Utd

But on Wednesday night, Becks had more than just his mother's opinion to worry about.

As the England captain made his comeback from a rib injury as a substitute against Deportivo La Coruna, he was greeted by an unfamiliar chant from the Stretford End.

His new longer style, which looks uncannily like a mullet, prompted Man Utd fans to sing "There's only one Rod Stewart".

But despite Beckham's resemblance to the Scottish crooner, BBC Sport Online is very pleased to confirm that mercifully there really is only one Rod Stewart.

Bible basher

Middlesbrough's midfield hardman George Boateng has been defending his disciplinary record with gusto.

Boateng, speaking ahead of Boro's match against the Blues, was asked how he combined being a devout Christian with his no-nonsense style on the pitch.

"I read the Bible but nowhere does it say I must pull out of a tackle," said Boateng.

"Just because I'm a Christian it doesn't mean I'm not allowed to get a booking."

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Happy Birthday Glenn

Today's the day to wish Glenn Roeder a happy 47th birthday.

Will Glenn's personality be enough to save his job?

The beleaguered West Ham boss was probably less than pleased when he realised his big day landed on Friday the 13th - a fact which has sent the tabloids into a frenzy.

And for the sake of Roeder's sanity, let's hope he didn't check his stars this morning - as penned by astrologer Russell Grant.

"You have forgotten your fiscal budget in your zeal to pamper someone special. Don't feel pressured into buying this person expensive gifts to win their love," Grant says.

"Your personality and presence should be enough to convince them of your worth."

A reference perhaps to West Ham's apparent interest in Roma striker Gabriel Batistuta - who is said to command wages of �60,000 a week.

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