Having had to wait over a year for his debut, Jonathan Woodgate makes a nightmare start for Real Madrid.

The former Newcastle United puts through his own goal and is sent-off against Athletic Bilbao.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan calls for the introduction of a salary cap in the Premiership.- Having had to wait over a year for his debut, Jonathan Woodgate makes a nightmare start for Real Madrid. The former Newcastle United puts through his own goal and is sent-off against Athletic Bilbao. In the first half, in trying to block a Joseba Etxeberria shot, he managed to head the ball past Iker Casillas to give the visitors a half-time lead. Woodgate was then shown the red card after 65 minutes after picking up a second yellow card. Despite Woodgate’s dismissal, after a disappointing start to their La Liga season, Real went on to comfortably beat Bilbao 3-1 with goals from Brazilian Robinho and a brace from captain Raul.

- Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan calls for the introduction of a salary cap in the Premiership. The Latics chief has first-hand experience of the benefits of a salary cap in rugby league, where he runs Wigan Warriors.

- Bristol Rovers sack manager Ian Atkins. The Pirates are in 19th place in League Two having picked up just nine points from their opening nine games. Coach Paul Trollope takes temporary charge.

- Sam Allardyce reacts angrily to jibes that he is to blame for falling Premiership crowds and lower standards of entertainment. Critics have claimed that his Bolton Wanderers’ alleged ‘boring’ style of play is driving attendances down.