Steed Malbranque has terminated his contract with St Etienne a day after his representatives denied reports the former Tottenham, Fulham and Sunderland midfielder had retired to care for an ill family member.

Irish construction firms must play a bigger role in ending death and injury on building sites, it was claimed today.

Liverpool striker Anthony Le Tallec is back at the club after a stint on loan with French top-flight side St Etienne.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Reid has requested a transfer.