Birmingham have confirmed the release of Kevin Phillips, Sebastian Larsson and Lee Bowyer following the club’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Ajax midfielder Evander Sno has been transferred to a hospital in Amsterdam from Arnhem after receiving life-saving treatment on the pitch last night.

Ajax midfielder Evander Sno had be to revived by a defibrillator on three occasions after suffering a cardiac arrest during last night’s reserve game at Vitesse Arnhem, according to coach Albert van der Dussen.

Maceo Rigters has left Blackburn for a season-long loan with Eredivisie side Willem II.

PSV Eindhoven’s troubles show no sign of abating as a Luis Suarez brace earned Ajax a 4-1 win at the Amsterdam ArenA and sent them top of the Eredivisie table.

Champions PSV Eindhoven claimed top spot in the Eredivisie on Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 victory over promoted FC Volendam at the Philips Stadion.

Ajax have announced the signing of Celtic midfielder Evander Sno on a three-year contract.

LIKE a good thriller, the battle for the title in Italy has produced half a dozen twists with one episode left. Those left dangling over the cliff edge after yesterday’s games include both Milan clubs, after Inter could only draw 2-2 at home to Siena and Milan suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Napoli.

Ajax captain Edgar Davids is likely to retire from football at the end of this season.

PSV Eindhoven capitalised on Feyenoord’s slip-up at Heerenveen to claim top spot heading into the Eredivisie’s winter break.

Ajax’s first defeat of the season, a 3-1 home reverse today at the hands of NAC Breda, meant they were unable to overtake champions PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Dutch Eredivisie.

PSV Eindhoven have been disqualified from the Dutch Cup for fielding an ineligible player.

SEVILLA may have started their Primera Liga campaign with a convincing win, but the health of stricken Spanish international wing-back Antonio Puerta is the only thing the Andalucian club are concerned about at present.

Brett Emerton hopes Blackburn are able to stave off interest from their Premier League rivals and keep striker Benni McCarthy at the club.

Blackburn chairman John Williams was relieved to have finally secured the services of Maceo Rigters after the Dutch striker signed for Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

In-demand Dutch striker Maceo Rigters has signed for Blackburn for an undisclosed fee.

Blackburn may be too late in confirming their interest in Dutch striker star Maceo Rigters.

NAC Breda have given permission for striker Maceo Rigters to open transfer talks with Celtic.

Holland Under-21s 4 Serbia Under-21 1s

SEVILLA’S dream season continued yesterday as they took command of the Spanish Primera Liga at Barcelona’s expense with a 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Ajax returned to the Eredivisie summit on Sunday after a convincing 3-0 win at Heracles.

THE cheers in the Santiago Bernabeu that greeted Real Madrid’s 5-1 Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev in midweek turned to jeers yesterday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Atletico Madrid.

Portsmouth today completed the double capture of Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson on a season-long loan and Tony Adams as their new assistant manager.

Celtic are set to sign Feyenoord teenager Evander Sno in a deal reported be worth £250,000 (€366,000).

Arsenal duo Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou have been named in Switzerland’s World Cup squad.

Tony Vidmar has withdrawn from Australia’s World Cup squad because of medical reasons and admits his career may be at risk.

A DREADFUL mistake from Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes gifted Valencia all three points and cut Frank Rijkaard’s side’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points at the Mestella last night.

Pierre van Hooijdonk’s second spell at NAC Breda looks set to be cut short after the striker was offered a free transfer.

The varied and colourful career of Pierre van Hooijdonk came a full circle today when he put pen to paper on a one-year contract with his first professional outfit NAC Breda.

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren will attempt to enlist the help of Rafael Benitez and Alex McLeish as he plots the downfall of Graz AK in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.

BARCELONA coach Frank Rijkaard warned his team to keep their feet on the ground after the comprehensive 3-0 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

PSV Eindhoven continue to blaze a trail in the Eredivisie after a 3-0 defeat of Groningen.

VALENCIA clinched their second Spanish title in three seasons after goals from midfielders Vicente and Ruben Baraja earned them a 2-0 victory at Sevilla last night.

Newcastle will believe they have a good chance of reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Cup after being drawn to face Norwegian side Valerenga in the third round.

Newcastle 3 Portsmouth 0

LIVERPOOL manager Gerard Houllier believes his side could not have been handed a tougher draw than Steaua Bucharest in the UEFA Cup second round – but sees a positive omen in the pairing.

Manchester City have been drawn to play Polish side Groclin in the second round of the UEFA Cup.

NAC Breda 0 Newcastle (Newcastle win 6-0 on agg)

FT NAC Breda 0 Newcastle 1 (Newcastle win 6-0 on aggregate)

Newcastle fans can breathe a little easier today after rumours of manager Sir Bobby Robson’s resignation were firmly quashed by the club.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer is determined to make up for his Champions League misery by bringing the UEFA Cup back to Tyneside.

NEWCASTLE boss Bobby Robson heads for Highbury tonight prepared to face the good, the bad and the ugly of Arsenal.