Confusion continues to surround the vacant managerial position at Bolton after caretaker boss Jimmy Phillips claimed he will be in charge for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.

Ipswich boss Paul Jewell admits his future is still very much in the balance as he prepares to lead his struggling side into tonight's npower Championship clash with former employers Derby at Portman Road.

Crystal Palace have given manager Dougie Freedman permission to speak to Bolton.

Six police officers were treated in hospital after diving into a river in a bid to rescue five occupants of a car which had crashed into the water.

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside will today start his search for Owen Coyle's successor after he paid the price for the club's poor start to the npower Championship season.

Owen Coyle, the Bolton Wanderers manager, remained on borrowed time last night, with his future at the Reebok now dependent on the club securing results from a difficult period of games just after the international break.

Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers and the biggest club rugby ground in England, has been axed as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup.

Leicester have stressed they are fully behind manager Nigel Pearson after speculation linking Harry Redknapp with the npower Championship club.

Bournemouth have signed former England international goalkeeper David James until the end of the season.

Swindon's performances tend to dip on the back of cup heroics and Shrews are formidable at home

Bournemouth have revealed former England goalkeeper David James is training with the club.

Up to £800 million a year could be slashed from the running costs of government buildings, but only if departments surrender control of their buildings to a central system, a group of MPs has said.

West Ham are looking to strengthen their attacking options still further before the transfer window closes.

Yann Kermorgrant, the former Leicester City striker, scored against his former club to help newly-promoted Charlton Athletic to a 2-1 win at The Valley.