IT WAS the greatest fairy-story in Polish football history. Lechia Gdansk were a third-division club but they beat Widzew Lodz, Slask Wroclaw and Ruch Chorzow on their way to the 1983 Polish Cup final.

IF imitation really is the sincerest form offlattery, then Philip Greene was never short ofthe highest praise over his long life and broadcasting career.

Former Everton manager Howard Kendall believes the Toffees deserve a Champions League berth because the Heysel riot meant they were denied a place in Europe 20 years ago.

Teddy Sheringham believes the man who replaces Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of next season will have "a big job on his hands".