West Ham have not given up hope of bringing Joe Cole and Thierry Henry to the club, co-chairman David Gold has revealed.

Former Hull manager Phil Brown would consider taking a job in the bottom tier of the Football League to revive his managerial career.

Phil Brown’s tenure at Hull is officially over after a statement released by the League Managers Association confirmed both parties have agreed an “amicable departure”.

PAUL ROBINSON admitted he had fulfilled a childhood dream by scoring the winning goal at Wembley and leading his side up the stadium’s famous steps as Millwall celebrated promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship.

Guillermo Franco is to be released by West Ham after helping the club to escape relegation to the Coca-Cola Championship.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish insists he “doesn’t envisage any hold-ups” regarding his new contract.

Blackpool striker Ben Burgess has warned the Barclays Premier League not to underestimate boss Ian Holloway.

IAN HOLLOWAY was hailed as a managerial genius by his players after leading Blackpool to the Barclays Premier League after a dramatic 3-2 Coca-Cola Championship play-off final win over Cardiff on Saturday.

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Ian Holloway has received plaudits from his players after leading Blackpool to the Barclays Premier League with a 3-2 Coca-Cola Championship play-off final win over Cardiff.

Celtic are delaying reaching a settlement with Tony Mowbray and his staff following their sacking, according to the League Managers’ Association.

Ben Burgess and Blackpool were celebrating promotion to the top flight after Brett Ormerod scored the winner to earn a 3-2 victory over Cardiff in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

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Blackpool and Cardiff were able to name unchanged sides for today’s Coca-Cola Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Portsmouth’s administrator has revealed David James has offered himself as a candidate for a management role at the club following Avram Grant’s departure.

Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan has been released by his club Portsmouth.

Defender Seamus Coleman has agreed a new four-year contract with Everton.

Wolves striker Sam Vokes has signed a contract extension to keep him at Molineux until 2013.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is confident he will be able to strengthen his squad this summer.

Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan accepts it will be something of a step into the unknown this summer as Portsmouth set about rebuilding the club.

AVRAM GRANT is a man of great faith, but feels success must be earned.

Preston are the latest club to be plunged into financial crisis after being hit with a winding up petition from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has insisted he is not looking for his interest-free loan to the club to be repaid.

Burnley’s hopes of earning a place in next season’s Europa League have been dashed after England slipped down the UEFA Fair Play League.

Fulham’s Roy Hodgson was last night named as the manager of the year by the League Managers’ Association

Avram Grant wants to remain as Portsmouth manager – but only if he can stick to running the team.

Phil Brown has refused to quash speculation he could resume his role as Hull manager at the end of the season.

Leeds secured automatic promotion to the Coca-Cola Championship after a tense final day in League One.

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HULL winger Stephen Hunt has admitted he does not expect to be playing at the KC Stadium next season.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will be without David Meyler and Lee Cattermole for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Wolves.

Hull winger Stephen Hunt has admitted he does not expect to be playing at the KC Stadium next season.

Portsmouth’s debts have increased to £138m, it has emerged.

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Burnley manager Brian Laws has told Robbie Blake he wants him to stay at Turf Moor.

Paddy Kenny wants to end his self-imposed exile with the Republic of Ireland after learning to appreciate his career whilst serving his recent drugs ban.

Lee Carsley will leave Birmingham at the end of the season.

Hull's board will continue to meet throughout the week in an attempt to address the club's perilous financial problems.

MICK MCCARTHY has been acclaimed as Wolves’ best manager of the last 30 years after keeping the club in the top flight this season.

Mick McCarthy has been acclaimed as Wolves’ best manager of the last 30 years after keeping the club in the top flight this season

Hull owner Russell Bartlett has claimed the club can “trade through” their current financial difficulties.

Burnley chairman Barry Kilby plans talks with manager Brian Laws after the club’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League was confirmed yesterday.