Tottenham manager Martin Jol has moved to freshen up his squad by bringing in young Sunderland goalkeeper Ben Alnwick and promising teenage midfielder Adel Taarabt from Lens.

Mike Newell has some more explaining to do if he is to cling to his job as Luton manager after his club’s board demanded a meeting to discuss his “sexist” and “completely unacceptable” criticism of assistant referee Amy Rayner.

Amy Rayner, the assistant referee targeted by Luton manager Mike Newell yesterday, has received the full backing of referees’ chief Neale Barry.

Luton striker Steve Howard has made a £1m (1.5m) switch to Coca-Cola Championship rivals Derby.

Watford cruised to a 4-0 win over Coventry for a victory which turns up the pressure on second-placed Sheffield United, who could only manage a point at Plymouth.

Sheffield United emerged victorious from the Steel City derby against rivals Wednesday to keep up the pressure on Coca-Cola Championship leaders Reading.

Torquay surprisingly dropped into Coca-Cola League Two today as MK Dons avoided a second-successive relegation thanks to a 2-1 win over Tranmere at the National Hockey Stadium.

Stockport County have appointed former Hartlepool and Sheffield Wednesday boss Chris Turner as their new manager.

Mike Newell has been appointed the new manager of Luton Town after winning an “incredibly close” poll of fans, players, shareholders and season-ticket holders, as well as the club’s board.

Mick Harford has rejected the chance to return as first-team coach of Luton Town because he is “dejected and aggrieved” over his sacking almost a fortnight ago.

Pat Jennings may be set to join Luton manager Joe Kinnear’s coaching staff to help the Hatters regain former glories.