Roy Keane has been identified as a possible successor to Brian Kerr if the Republic manager's contract is not renewed at the end of this World Cup campaign.
After several seasons of apprenticeship at Aston Villa Boaz Myhill has emerged as a senior goalkeeper in his own right at Hull City, says David Pleat.
Renault's Flavio Briatore has revealed he and formula one kingpin Bernie Ecclestone once lined up a bid for Chelsea. And they would have got away with it if it hadn't been for that pesky Russian.
Ashley Cole believes that playing in a back four with Sol Campbell brings out the best in him, the abilities of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand notwithstanding.