West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City. The former England midfielder, who has been plagued by injuries in recent years, joined Roberto Mancini's side in August 2011 after leaving Manchester United.

A former England football defender - once dubbed the new "Bobby Moore" - has admitted falsely claiming benefits.

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Son of the ex-England captain has shone since boldly quitting Anfield for Blackpool

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted it was a "sad day" to see Kenny Dalglish leave Anfield, but accepts everyone must now be "fully committed" to the challenges ahead.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations.

Liverpool's American owners have made contact with Andre Villas-Boas in the past two weeks, in an attempt to establish his interest in taking over at Anfield, where Kenny Dalglish was yesterday dismissed.

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West Ham have denied producing a new away kit for next season featuring the Barclays Premier League logo after a mock-up picture appeared online and apparently riled play-off opponents Blackpool.

Blackpool defender Ian Evatt has hit out at what he perceives to be an air of overconfidence from West Ham ahead of Saturday's npower Championship play-off final.

Move comes after footage is leaked of Rovers manager questioning his predecessor's abilities

Former Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has instructed lawyers to initiate proceedings against his Ewood Park successor Steve Kean, Press Association Sport understands.

Four footballers have appeared in court accused of sexual assault and voyeurism against a woman at a hotel.