Reds given green light
McGhee goes at Brighton
O’Driscoll in at Doncaster
—– Liverpool move a significant step closer to leaving Anfield after being given the green light from the city council to build a new 60,000 all-seater stadium.
Council leaders approved a 999-year lease in Stanley Park - only 300 yards away from their famous current home - but Liverpool now have until the end of the month to convince the council it can finance the £180million for the project.
The new stadium will incorporate a centre with facilities for education, sport and community activities, along with a fully restored Stanley Park.
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—– Brighton and Hove Albion part company with manager Mark McGhee and his assistant Bob Booker. Youth coach Dean Wilkins is placed in temporary charge.
The ex-Reading, Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Millwall boss joined the Withdean club in October 2003 but leaves them in 17th place in League One following relegation from the Championship last season.
Seagulls chairman Dick Knight says: “Mark has lost the backing of the fans and I’ve taken the decision which I think is right for the club.”
—– With earlier speculation linking Kevin Keegan and other high profile names to the Belle Vue vacancy, Doncaster Rovers appoint AFC Bournemouth boss Sean O’Driscoll as their new manager.
It brings to end O’Driscoll’s 23-year association with the Cherries.
The 49 year-old remains in charge for his final game against Crewe Alexandra tomorrow before being officially unveiled by Rovers on Monday.
His assistant Richard O’Kelly follows him to their League One rivals to become Rovers first-team coach while Mickey Walker resumes his role as Rovers’ assistant manager.
Youth team coach Joe Roach and goalkeeping coach Stuart Murdoch (the former Milton Keynes Dons manager) will take temporary charge at Bournemouth.
—– Tranmere Rovers draw level on points with Nottingham Forest at the top of League One as a late John Mullin goal gives them a 1-0 win against Bristol City at Prenton Park.
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