LEADING football agents were last night unanimous in their criticism of Luton manager Mike Newell following his claims a bung culture remained rife in the game - which they described as a "disgraceful practice."

Aston Villa’s bid to sign Paul Robinson stalled tonight after the Leeds goalkeeper’s representatives announced talks with the midlands club “have broken down at a very early stage”.

Paul Robinson has hit out at Leeds chairman Professor John McKenzie following the club’s decision to accept a bid of around £3m (€4.4m) from Aston Villa for the England goalkeeper.