Hammers retire Moore’s number 6 shirt

United’s Simpson joins Blackburn on loan

Ruud announces international retirement

England could play as Team GB in 2012

Referee’s could disrupt start of Scottish Premier Season

West Ham are to retire the number six shirt to mark the 50th anniversary of Bobby Moore’s debut for the club. The shirt will be worn for the last time in a memorial game on Saturday. The current number six, Matthew Upson, will then change to wearing number 15.

Blackburn Rovers have captured defender Danny Simpson from Manchester United on a season-long loan.

Real Madrid’s Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from international football.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he would have no problems if Team GB were to field a football team in 2012 consisting of 11 English players.

The start of the Scottish Premier League this weekend could be delayed because of a strike threat from the country’s Referees’ Association.