Middlesbrough’s hopes of retaining Adam Johnson look slim after he asked to be allowed speak to Manchester City, despite manager Gordon Strachan’s insistence the winger is going nowhere.

Neil Warnock is staying on as manager of Crystal Palace despite their slide into administration.

Tony Mowbray today warned Aiden McGeady's suitors not to bother even picking up the phone as he urged the club's fans to trust his Celtic revolution.

Middlesbrough today remained in dialogue with Celtic as manager Gordon Strachan attempted to bolster his squad.

Reports suggest Darren Ferguson is set to take over as manager of Coca-Cola Championship club Preston.

Brazilian striker Jo faces an uncertain future at Everton after the on-loan striker was suspended for a breach of discipline.

Preston have announced assistant manager Robert Kelly is to take temporary charge of the Coca-Cola Championship club following the sacking of Alan Irvine.

Former Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has admitted that he was disappointed with Barry Fry’s claims that he had been “tapped up” in the aftermath of his departure from London Road – and has also declared an interest in the vacancy at Sheffield Wednesday.

Portsmouth could have their next manager in place for Saturday's Fratton Park clash with Manchester United after sacking Paul Hart.

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Nicky Shorey on loan from Aston Villa.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley pledged to invest £20m (€22m) back into the Magpies after he last night took the Coca-Cola Championship club off the market.

IPSWICH manager Roy Keane has declared his interest in signing Sol Campbell after the defender quit Notts County – even though he admits it would be “a long shot”.

Ipswich manager Roy Keane has declared his interest in signing Sol Campbell after the defender quit Notts County – even though he admits it would be “a long shot”.

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Eddie Jordan believes there must have been “clear-cut evidence” of wrongdoing at Renault for Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds to leave and the team to drop their challenge against allegations they attempted to manipulate the result of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

Wigan are hoping to finally name Roberto Martinez as their new manager within the next week after chairman Dave Whelan was left “frustrated and disappointed” at a last-minute hitch to proceedings.

Celtic have made an official approach for Swansea boss Roberto Martinez, according to the Coca-Cola Championship club’s chairman.

Incoming manager Roy Keane is ready to write a new chapter in Ipswich's history.

Roy Keane was today confirmed as the new manager of Ipswich.

Reports last night suggested former Sunderland boss Roy Keane could be named as Jim Magilton’s replacement as boss of Ipswich before the end of the week, but there was no formal word from Portman Road.

SOUTHAMPTON are likely to fold before the end of the season unless a buyer for the ailing Coca-Cola Championship club can be found.

COVENTRY goalkeeper Keiren Westwood admits returning to his native Lancashire to face Blackburn in the FA Cup will provide him with a stark reminder of how far he has come in the last few years.

Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly is confident a growing belief within the camp can help them achieve their World Cup dreams.

CHELSEA have signed Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma from Inter Milan on a loan deal for the rest of the season.

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Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati has revealed he is prepared to take a substantial pay cut to return to Italy.

Bolton are debating whether to make a renewed bid for West Brom midfielder James Morrison.

Bolton have recalled defender Nicky Hunt from his loan spell at Coca-Cola Championship club Birmingham.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has revealed that a cup of tea with Kevin McDonald’s parents helped pave the way for him to secure the midfielder’s signature in the face of stiff competition.

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SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane admitted one-off victories are no good to him.

Charlton remain in discussions with a group of Dubai-based investors over a potential multi-million pound takeover of the Coca-Cola Championship club.

Caleb Folan and Andy Keogh grabbed their chance to impress Giovanni Trapattoni as they scored for a Republic of Ireland XI in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest tonight.

Caleb Folan and Andy Keogh grabbed their chance to impress Giovanni Trapattoni as they scored for a Republic of Ireland XI in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest tonight.

Manchester United winger Chris Eagles has joined Coca-Cola Championship club Burnley on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee believed to be in excess of £1m.

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Rangers will look to seal the signing of Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty today - and Alan Gow holds the key to the deal being completed.

Rangers are poised to sign Kyle Lafferty from Burnley in a deal worth in excess of £3million after agreeing terms with the Coca-Cola Championship club.

Middlesbrough defender Chris Riggott has been recalled from his loan spell at Stoke as the Teessiders battle for their Barclays Premier League future.

Coventry have announced a press conference for 1.30pm this afternoon where they will announce their new manager.

Marlon King has signed for Wigan from Watford after his protracted switch to Fulham broke down.

Southampton have given George Burley permission to speak to the Scottish Football Association, regarding the vacant Scotland manager’s job.

BURY wrote a fairytale chapter into their 123-year history with a momentous and thoroughly-deserved FA Cup third-round replay victory against Coca-Cola Championship outfit Norwich.

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