Leeds chairman Ken Bates insists United have not done anything wrong following Simon Grayson’s controversial departure from Blackpool to take over in the Elland Road hotseat.

Leeds have sacked manager Gary McAllister after the club’s recent poor run of form.

Carlisle have rejected claims from the League Managers' Association that the club are trying to “avoid their legal liabilities” by insisting former manager John Ward resigned and was not dismissed.

Brighton 2 Manchester City 2 (Brighton win 5-3 on penalties)

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson is prepared to raid his dad’s Manchester United squad as he gears up for a season in Coca-Cola League One.

Liverpool reserve Paul Anderson has signed a new contract which extends his deal at the club until 2011.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will prepare his troops for the new season with tough friendlies against Spanish and German opposition.

DONCASTER manager Sean O’Driscoll celebrated his side’s return to the Coca-Cola Championship for the first time in 50 years with nothing more than a cup of tea.

Giovanni Trapattoni tasted victory for the first time as Republic of Ireland boss after telling his players to dream.

Giovanni Trapattoni has called Carlisle goalkeeper Keiren Westwood into the Republic of Ireland squad following his play-off heroics.

JONNY Howson fired Leeds into the Coca-Cola League One play-off final at Wembley with a stunning last-minute winner to break Carlisle hearts at Brunton Park.

Leeds 1 Carlisle 2

Leeds have no more than a 30% chance of getting their 15-point penalty overturned by an independent tribunal, according to sports law specialist Richard Cramer.

The independent tribunal to consider Leeds’ 15-point penalty imposed by the Football League at the start of the season will begin next Wednesday.

Today's Coca-Cola League One game between Doncaster and Leeds (12pm kick-off) has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Leeds have confirmed the appointment of former skipper Gary McAllister as their new manager.

Leeds have today confirmed that assistant manager Dave Bassett has left the club.

Leeds manager Dennis Wise will join Newcastle’s coaching staff after the two clubs have agreed a compensation fee.

Leeds have refused to comment on speculation linking manager Dennis Wise with a move to Newcastle.

SENEGAL and Tunisia had to settle for a share of the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw in the opening Group D match of the African Nations Cup in Tamale.

Bristol Rovers 0 Fulham 0 (AET - Bristol Rovers win 5-3 on penalties)

Non-leaguers Havant & Waterlooville could face a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Huddersfield 2 Birmingham 1

Luton manager Kevin Blackwell believes his side have “nothing to lose” as his Coca-Cola League One side seek to continue their giant-killing Carling Cup run against Everton.

Juande Ramos appears to be on the verge of becoming Tottenham’s manager after admitting it was “impossible not to leave” his post at Sevilla and move to London.

Hartlepool’s Coca-Cola League One clash at Swansea this afternoon has been postponed after winger Michael Maidens was killed in a car crash.

Nine-man Leeds had both their strikers dismissed as they dropped their first points of the Coca-Cola League One season in a 1-1 draw at Gillingham.

Leeds manager Dennis Wise claimed his Coca-Cola League One manager of the month counted for little in the wake of the club’s 15-point deduction.

Leeds face a battle to persuade fellow Football League clubs they do not deserve to start the season with a 15-point penalty.

FOOTBALL League chairman Lord Mawhinney yesterday warned that time is running out on Leeds’ chances of starting the new season in Coca-Cola League One.

The Football Association will launch a full-scale investigation into yesterday's pitch invasion by Leeds fans at Elland Road.

Coca-Cola League One promotion-chasers Bristol City secured a lucrative FA Cup trip to face Premiership side Middlesbrough after both won their third-round replays tonight.

Havant & Waterlooville secretary Trevor Brock claims the club’s FA Cup dream date with Millwall has turned into a nightmare that threatens their existence.

Coca-Cola League One side Crewe have been rewarded for beating Wigan last week with a home tie against Manchester United in the third round of the Carling Cup.

VILLAIN-turned hero Nick Colgan summed up his roller-coaster Coca-Cola League One play-off final in just four words.

Cheltenham 1 Grimsby 0

Barnsley 2 Swansea 2 (after extra time: Barnsley win 4-3 on penalties)

Former Chelsea midfielder Nigel Spackman has been appointed as the new manager of Millwall.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens will throw 18-year-old Rene Gilmartin into the lion’s den tonight.

Jose Mourinho took the gamble of resting eight available first-teamers for Chelsea’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Coca-Cola League One high-flyers Colchester.

Ron Atkinson will make his football comeback tomorrow, working alongside Swindon’s black manager Iffy Onuora.

David Johnson, the striker who cost Nottingham Forest £3m four years ago, ensured Gary Megson’s side began their Coca-Cola League One campaign in winning style today.

MANAGER Paul Sturrock believes Sheffield Wednesday will need to “bite and scratch” their way through their first season in the Championship.