
Michael John Ball (born 2 October 1979 in Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a left-back for English Premier League team Manchester City. Read more at Wikipedia



New England Revolution forward Lee Nguyen (24) takes the ball past Vancouver Whitecaps defender Michael Boxall (2) during their MLS soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) - New England Revolution forward Lee Nguyen (24) takes the ball past Vancouver Whitecaps defender Michael Boxall (2) during their MLS soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) | AP



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John Paul II's Kiani Ramsey runs down the ball for the out Thursday, May 10, 2012 during the Centurian's 6-4 semifinal loss in the TAAPS State Softball tournament in Waco.



Jordan Harvey of the Vancouver Whitecaps, left, keeps the ball away from Michael Cox of FC Edmonton on Wednesday night.



Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) fumbles the ball, stripped by Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56). (Jason Getz / jgetz@ajc.com



TU's Jordan Clarkson has the ball knocked away by Tulane's Ricky Tarrant during a Jan. 18 game. Clarkson has decided to transfer to Missouri. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World file



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Carroll's DaMarcus Whittington goes for the layup over San Antonio Clark's Cal Harr Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Marcus Ellison grabs the rebound between San Antonio Clark's Justin Brickman (left) and John Chapman Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Dashun Dixon get fouled by San Antonio Clark's Travis Matthews on the way to the basket Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Marcus Ellison tries to defend as San Antonio Clark's Carter Josephs in bounds the ball Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's DaMarcus Whittington tries to break away from San Antonio Clark's Adam Perez Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Trey Lugo tries to defend as San Antonio Clark's Justin Brickman runs the ball up the court Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's DaMarcus Whittington tries to drive the ball past San Antonio Clark's Carter Josephs Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Marc Fuentes goes for a layup as San Antonio Clark's John Chapman (right) tries to defend Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Caller-Times
Carroll's Marcus Ellison tries to get off a shot as San Antonio Clark's Justin Brickman (left) and John Chapman defend Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 during their bi-district playoff game at Victoria West High School.; Michael Zamora/Ca



Michael Carrick batles for the ball with Carlos Tevez in the derby



California's Michael Calvin, right, runs with the ball as Utah's Eric Rowe reaches for him and the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in San Francisco. (Associated Press)
I spoke to Kenny about him as I don't know (Carroll) well and it's easy to be tricked by perceptions of players - about what you hear and read about them - but Kenny was convinced about his ability and his personality...
The pace of the game still has to pick up. It’s too slow ... I think that’ll help everybody involved, including him....