Tony Pulis is named as the new manager of Plymouth Argyle.

He makes a swift return to the Championship following his controversial sacking by Stoke City in June.

Bristol City appoint Gary Johnson as their new boss.- Tony Pulis is named as the new manager of Plymouth Argyle. He makes a swift return to the Championship following his controversial sacking by Stoke City in June. Pulis replaces Bobby Williamson who was dismissed on 6 September. The Welshman began his managerial career in 1992 at AFC Bournemouth and has since also been in charge at Gillingham, Bristol City and Portsmouth. Former Argyle boss David Kemp will be his assistant at Home Park.

- Bristol City appoint Gary Johnson as their new boss. The former coach of the Latvia national team resigns at Yeovil Town after leading the Glovers from the Conference to League One. Assistant manager Steve Thompson takes over as caretaker manager at Huish Park.

- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger calls for international friendlies to be scrapped. He also wants midweek internationals to be played on Tuesdays to give players more time to recover for club matches. The Gunners boss explains ‘you get a player back on a stretcher 24 hours before a must-win match.’