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GAZ'S WORLD CUP SWEAT GARETH BARRY will face an anxious World Cup wait after injury cast doubt on his South African dream.

The Man City midfielder will be out for four weeks after injuring his ankle in the defeat against Spurs.

England boss Fabio Capello will decide whether to include Barry in his squad.

GARETH BALE has agreed a new four-year deal with Champions League qualifiers Tottenham.

The Wales wing back, who has been in fine form for Harry Redknapp's side this season, has agreed a deal tying him to White Hart Lane until 2014.

MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed defender Jonny Evans has penned a four-year contract with the club.

Ferguson said: "We have been working on it for a few months and I am happy he has now signed."

FORMER Hearts flop keeper Rais M'Bohli is on trial at Man United.

The Algerian shot-stopper was signed by Graham Rix four years ago after he was released by Marseille but the then 19-year-old failed to play for the Jambos first team.

He relaunched his career in Greece and moved on to Bulgarian outfit Slavia Sofia, where his performances won him a call up for Algeria's World Cup squad.

Now Sir Alex Ferguson has invited M'Bohli to Old Trafford for a two-week trial.

HARTLEPOOL have appealed against their points deduction for fielding an ineligible player last month.

Pools played suspended Gary Liddle against Brighton, prompting a pounds 10,000 fine and threepoint deduction. And the Victoria Park club have announced they will lodge an appeal after being dragged back into the relegation battle due to their punishment.

GARY MASON has given Dunfermline a boost for next season by signing a one-year deal.

Fifers boss Jim McIntyre said: "Gary has done well for us and we're pleased to get him tied up."

FORMER top referee Bert Padden has died at the age of 77.

Padden took charge of many high-profile games in the 1960s and 70s including a memorable match when he sent off Alex Ferguson and John Greig during Fergie's days at Falkirk.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11am in Ardrossan Park Church.

DICK MALONE is to be inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame tonight at Ayr Racecourse.

Malone, who won the FA Cup with Sunderland in 1973, and United legend Rikki Fleming will be inducted at the event.

GLASGOW Football Programme Fair is being held on Sunday 16th at the Swallow Hotel.

A wide range of footballing memorabilia will be on sale.

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Title Annotation:	Sport
Publication:	Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Geographic Code:	4EUUK
Date:	May 8, 2010
Words:	421
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