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| Craig Levein set to take Scotland job after Dundee United exit is confirmed • Dundee United confirm exit, subject to compensation• 'He has done a great job for us,' says club's chairmanDundee United have confirmed that, subject to confirmation of compensation from the Scottish Football Association, Craig Levein has left his post as manager, paving the way for him to take the Scotland job."It is with great regret and disappointment that I confirm Craig Levein is leaving Dundee United," said the United chairman Stephen Thompson. "He has done a great job for us and leaves the team – and the Club as a whole – in a much better position than it was when he arrived here."While we always knew he would move on to a bigger job and are flattered that the job he has done here has brought him to the attention of the national team, we're nevertheless very disappointed Craig is leaving us at this time. However, he leaves with our gratitude and best wishes for the future."We now move on and look to our own future. We've already had plenty of names put to us as potential replacements and I can understand why because we've got a good squad of players and are in a strong position to attract good candidates."However, we won't be rushing into appointing someone else. We'll take our time and look at all the options."ScotlandDundee UnitedScottish Premier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Burnley survival fight remains on track after holding Bolton Wanderers to draw Home draw with struggling Bolton on Boxing Day was greeted with muted applause. telegraph.co.uk |
Nicklas Bendtner boost for Arsenal as Arsène Wenger considers Sol Campbell move Arsène Wenger is considering the signing of Sol Campbell, but says he no longer needs another striker. telegraph.co.uk |
West Ham face two FA charges for crowd violence at Carling Cup tie with Millwall West Ham face two FA charges for crowd violence at Carling Cup match with Millwall in August. League One side are cleared. telegraph.co.uk |
West Ham make offer for McCarthy • McCarthy's absence from training angers Sam Allardyce• West Ham keen to sign two strikers during transfer windowWest Ham have submitted a written offer for the Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy. Gianfranco Zola's side have been linked with the South African after his manager, Sam Allardyce, said he could leave during the current transfer window.McCarthy has not impressed Allardyce by failing to turn up for the last two training sessions and his days at Blackburn appear to be numbered. The 32-year-old has struggled to find form this season, scoring only once in the Premier League and regularly finding himself left out by Allardyce."We are very disappointed with Benni's non-appearance for training and will deal with it separately should he remain here after the transfer window has closed," said Allardyce."We have said all along that we will listen to offers, but only agree to sell if both the commercial and football reasons satisfy Blackburn Rovers. That situation remains unchanged."West Ham are desperate to bolster their attacking options and their new owners, David Sullivan and David Gold, who completed their takeover of the club last week, have pledged to sign two strikers this month. Injuries to Carlton Cole, Guillermo Franco and Zavon Hines have stretched their forward line to breaking point and Zola was recently forced to give the 18-year-old striker Frank Nouble his Premier League debut at Aston Villa.Sullivan last week went public with an attempt to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy to West Ham on a ВЈ100,000 a week contract, but the Dutchman opted to join Hamburg instead. West Ham, only out of the bottom three thanks to their superior goal difference, are also thought to be monitoring Monaco's Eidur Gudjohnsen and Stoke City's James Beattie.Transfer windowWest Ham UnitedBlackburn RoversPremier LeagueSam Allardyceguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |