Football: Cox doubt at Derby

THE Derby County board will meet tomorrow to consider Arthur Cox's position as manager if his team suffer a record 10th home League defeat tonight, against Barnsley. Cox is also a director of the First Division club, writes Phil Shaw.

Coventry City are considering an offer from Crystal Palace for Stewart Robson, the former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder. Palace are prepared to pay pounds 400,000 for Robson, who joined Coventry on a free transfer but has never moved from his London home.

Johan Cruyff, the Barcelona coach, said last night that he intends to stay with the Catalan club another two years and then retire.

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