| Calcio's rebirth depends on Azzurri Is Italian football well and truly launched on the slippery path of Decline and Fall? Or will calcio's rebirth come with a World Cup victory by the Azzurri in South Africa? cbc.cacbc.ca |
Coyle reaffirms desire to take Bolton job • 43-year-old says he wants to leave Turf Moor• Burnley expected to demand £3m for managerOwen Coyle has moved closer to becoming the new Bolton manager after his current club, Burnley, confirmed this afternoon that they are to "enter discussions" with their Lancashire rivals over a compensation fee for the 43-year-old.Coyle agreed to move from Turf Moor to the Reebok Stadium last night after meeting the Bolton chairman, Phil Gartside, in Scotland on Sunday. Having then met with the Burnley chairman, Barry Kilby, yesterday Coyle decided to delay his decision for 24 hours but has now decided to replace Gary Megson at the club where he spent two years as a player."Owen Coyle has today reaffirmed his desire to leave Burnley Football Club and join Bolton Wanderers Football Club," read a statement on Burnley's website. "Burnley will now enter discussions with Bolton Wanderers, due to the fact that compensation between the two parties has yet to be agreed. There will be no further comment at this time."The compensation sum is expected to be around £3m. Should talks take place immediately and smoothly then Coyle, who took over at Burnley in 2007 and guided the club into the Premier League via last season's Championship play-off final, could be in charge for Bolton's visit to Sunderland on Saturday.BurnleyBolton WanderersPremier LeagueSachin Nakraniguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Manchester United fans unite to devise plan to force Glazers out Manchester United supporters' groups MUST and IMUSA plan to formulate a joint approach aimed at forcing the Glazers out. telegraph.co.uk |
Olympic Stadium would have to retain running track, West Ham told • David Sullivan supports a move from Upton Park• New owner says east Londoners would be in favourLondon 2012 organisers say West Ham United would have to agree to keep a running track at the Olympic Stadium if they are to move into the venue after the 2012 Games.The new West Ham owner, David Sullivan, said today that the club want to leave Upton Park for the Olympic Stadium. The London mayor Boris Johnson is also keen on a football club taking over the running costs of the stadium but the decision will have to be taken by the Olympic Park Legacy Company.A London 2012 spokeswoman said: "The OPLC are looking at the legacy of the Olympic Park, including the stadium. Everyone is clear that the stadium will have a running track in legacy but additional sporting use is a matter for the OPLC."Sullivan said: "It is nice to get the club back in the hands of east Londoners and these are exciting times. We hope to persuade the Government to let us move into the new Olympic Stadium and I believe the people of east London would support that move."West Ham UnitedOlympic games 2012Premier LeagueBoris Johnsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Perth charging toward finals Eugene Dadi endured a nightmare homecoming as Perth Glory notched a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in a fiery A-League clash at ME Bank Stadium on Friday night. foxsports.com.au |