The next generation struggles to be heard as a tide of old-timers fill the giant venues. But there are a few laudable exceptions

Brighton winger has too much respect for his old club – and the acrobatic celebrations are banned

Debuchy has 12 senior international caps

League Managers' chief says 71-year-old is fit enough to keep going as Manchester United manager

Reading have signed the versatile Sporting Lisbon captain Daniel Carrico for £610,000 on an 18-month deal.

Brighton Institute of Modern Music

Sally Roberts feared the treatment would cause long-term harm but doctors said her son may not survive more than a few months without it

Doctor said highly likely that Neon Roberts would die within relatively short period' without further surgery, but mother wanted more expert advice

With England's first Test series victory in India for the best part of 30 years, it would be good to believe that two jinxes had been lifted. The first being the defeatism often associated with England tours of India; the second England's recent team difficulties. The new captain, Alastair Cook, showed himself more than equal to the task; there were two England centuries on the final day, and Kevin Pietersen's return to the side was without disruption.

If you're yet to dig out the decade-old string of fairy lights that are coiled around a clutch of gaudy baubles and haven't got round to stringing up the sparkly icicles along the guttering, why not take inspiration from this illuminating lot?

Uefa fail to take a stand over 'disgraceful' scenes

Coach steers clear of media and cannot persuade team to care enough about Tests

Former England striker has returned from injury

A woman who ran away with her seven-year-old son to stop him having cancer treatment said she will agree to radiotherapy if doctors find his brain tumour has returned.