Birmingham have parted company with manager Lee Clark following a poor start to the Sky Bet Championship season.

Malcolm Crosby has left his post as assistant manager at Middlesbrough following a re-organisation of Gareth Southgate’s staff.

Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Premier League referees are not treating Chelsea fairly this season.

Chelsea match-winner Salomon Kalou has denied celebrating his goals with a political ’handcuff’ gesture in support of an Ivory Coast activist.

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Ricky Sbragia today headed for Merseyside with his players having been appointed Sunderland manager on an 18-month contract.

Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz staked his claim for Sunday’s trip to Bolton after delivering on his promise to return from surgery ahead of schedule.

Sports psychologist Bill Beswick is to leave Middlesbrough as new manager Gareth Southgate finalises his coaching team.