Sir Bobby Robson is strongly linked with the managerial vacancy at Heart of Midlothian.

It follows, his former Ipswich Town player, George Burley’s shock departure.

Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed denies reports that he is about to sell the club.- Following George Burley’s shock departure, Sir Bobby Robson is strongly linked with the managerial vacancy at Heart of Midlothian. The ex-England boss was reported to be the number one choice at Tynecastle before his former Ipswich Town right-back took over at the SPL leaders in the summer. Burley is now being tipped to become the new manager of the Republic of Ireland.

- Fulham chairman and owner Mohamed Al Fayed denies reports that he is interested in selling the club. Businessman John Wallis, a known Fulham supporter, confirms his company - Casino Fortune - were only looking into sponsoring Fulham, not buying them. Mr Al Fayed is said to have invested £130million at Craven Cottage.

- Ralph Bone, the assistant referee who gave a controversial goal against Middlesbrough yesterday, has apologised to Boro boss Steve McClaren. The Kent official flagged for a goal after Mark Schwarzer had saved a Chris Riggott deflection on the goal-line. He describes his decision as ‘an over-reaction’.