FA approve Capello move
Grant signs extension
Magnusson steps down
Moore turns down new deal
Four charged after Rome violence
Ooijer suffers hamstring blow
Liverpool move to tighten security
Claridge denies charge
Timetable for Luton sale
Brentford chief executive resigns
The Football Association are poised to name Fabio Capello as the new England coach. FA Director of Communications Adrian Bevington said:
“Discussions have continued throughout the day between The FA and Fabio Capello’s advisors. The FA Board has also today approved Capello’s appointment as England Manager subject to the successful conclusion of these contract negotiations. These will continue tomorrow. I want to stress that there are no problems and that we are going through the necessary process to reach a successful conclusion. Understandably, at this time, we are unable to confirm any media activity that may take place. We will provide an update tomorrow.”
It is thought that Capello’s four-and-a-half year deal could be worth £6.5m a year.
Chelsea manager Avram Grant has signed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Eggert Magnusson has stepped down as chairman of West Ham United after selling his 5% shareholding in the club to current owner, and new chairman, Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson.
Aston Villa striker Luke Moore has turned down a fresh contract offer from the club but manager Martin O’Neill has triggered a one-year option in Moore’s current contract, meaning the 21-year-old will stay at Villa Park until June 2009.
Following the violence that broke out ahead of last night’s Champions League clash between Roma and Manchester United in Rome, six Britons were arrested. Four were formally charged with obstructing police officers in their duty while two others were released without charge. Five United fans were hospitalised after skirmishes between a group of 50 rival fans on Wednesday evening at the notorious Pont Duca d’Aosta bridge.
Blackburn Rovers defender Andre Ooijer is out for five weeks with a hamstring injury picked up during last weekend’s 0-1 defeat by West Ham United at Ewood Park.
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After Steven Gerrard became the sixth Liverpool player to be targeted by thieves while playing an away game, the club is looking for private security firms to protect the homes of its players.
Football pundit Steve Claridge has denied a charge of dangerous driving after being accused of driving a Peugeot 307 dangerously on the M42 in the West Midlands in December 2006. Claridge appeared at Coventry Crown Court where his trial was set for May 12.
The sale of Luton Town should be finalised by March next year according to a timetable set by administrators. Prospective purchasers have until December 31 to sign agreements that they will honour the confidentiality of information given in the sale packs. After buyers provide proof of funds they will then get access to more detailed information about the club’s finances. The final bid deadline is 3pm on January 3 and a day later talks begin with a preferred bidder. Creditors will be advised of the offer by January 14. In February there will be a creditors meeting to approve any offer.
Brentford chief executive Keith Dickens has resigned with immediate effect.
Nathan Davies