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Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has admitted it was a mistake to move to the Bundesliga champions two years ago.

The Germany international joined Bayern from Cologne in 2006.

Podolski has not managed to hold down a regular starting berth in the Bayern first team over the past two years and, despite impressing in pre-season, does not seem set to do so this season either.

"Obviously, it is not so much fun at Bayern right now," he said.

"If things go on like this then I will have to consider my options.

"I would be a bad footballer if I were to be happy with a place on the bench. I am not moaning, I am just angry not to be starting games."

Podolski's affection for Cologne remains strong, though, and should they be able to accumulate enough funds to buy him in January, the Germany striker would not think twice.

"Cologne would always be an option for me and everybody knows that," he added.

"If I were to receive offers, it would be negligent of me not to consider them.

Bayern's next game is against Cologne and, should Podolski score, he has promised not to celebrate - like when he scored against Poland, his family's home country, at Euro 2008.

News Courtsey: Sportinglife.com

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy has been named the Championship manager of the month for August. Mick McCarthy has been recognised for Wolves’ great start to the season.

Alan Irvine of Preston, Birmingham's Alex McLeish and Bristol City chief Gary Johnson were all in contention for the first managerial award of the new campaign.

Wolverhampton Wanderers were held to a 2-2 draw by Plymouth Argyle on opening day, but have won all three subsequent games and currently sit top of the table.

LA Galaxy and England star David Beckham has started wearing mystical hippy beads to pep up his sex life.

The England midfield ace, 33, has turned to oddball gems and crystals to score more in the bedroom with wife Victoria, 34.

"David's a happy bunny,” the Daily Star quoted a pal, as saying.

"The gems were bought as a bit of a laugh but David and Victoria have certainly been smiling a lot since," the pal added.

Becks has even started his own fashion style. He was pictured wearing a necklace during the opening of Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant in LA – on his wrist.

The jewellery, made by US firm Energy Muse, comes with a scroll promising the wearer will have better sex, health and work success ... if they chant every day.