Football

Chris Woods, the 35-year-old former England goalkeeper, has returned to Sheffield Wednesday after Reading did not extend his loan period at Elm Park.

Robert Chase, the Norwich chairman who has been criticised by some fans, has set a deadline of 15 December for anyone wishing to buy his shareholding in the First Division club.

Tommy Taylor, the Cambridge United manager, has banned his players from night clubs after midfield player Russell Stock suffered a fractured eye socket during a night out. He will be out of action for the Third Division club for two weeks.