Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho starts the season early by demanding that Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein should resign from the board of the Football Association.
The Blues boss thinks his club is being treated unfairly by the game’s governing bodies compared to their North London rivals.
Dundee will be allowed to appeal against the punishment handed to Livingston for their payment to Hassan Kachluoul. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho starts the season early by demanding that Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein should resign from the board of the Football Association. The Blues boss thinks his club is being treated unfairly by the game’s governing bodies compared to their North London rivals. He claims Chelsea often play away games after European weeks, while Arsenal seem to play at home. Arsenal refuse to comment, while the Premier League state that midweek Champions League fixtures had no impact on how they allocated weekend fixtures.
Dundee will be allowed to appeal against the punishment handed to Livingston for their payment to Hassan Kachluoul. The Moroccan international was signed outside of the transfer window but helped Livi retain their SPL status by being registered as an amateur. Evidence has since been presented that proved the former Aston Villa man had been paid. Livingston were censured with a fine of £15,000. The Dark Blues still hope to retain their own top flight status after being relegated whilst Livingston stayed up.
Former Manchester City striker Paulo Wanchope joins 2004-05 Qatar champions and 2006 AFC Champions League qualifiers Al Gharafah from Spanish outfit Malaga. The 28-year-old Costa Rica forward opted to sign for the Q-League side - formerly known as Al Etehad - despite interest from Portsmouth.
According to his agent, striker Nathan Elllington is likely to sign a new contract with Premiership new boys Wigan Athletic despite reports that he had turned down an extended deal. The Duke, who has one year left on his current contract, appears to have had a change of heart as it seemed the 23-year-old is wary of committing his long-term future to the Latics. They are 4/6 on to be relegated at the end of their first-ever top flight season.
