Celtic have admitted defeat in their attempts to sign Erik Huseklepp.

PORTSMOUTH manager Harry Redknapp could be set to bring in two new faces as the club prepare to make their UEFA Cup debut.

EVERTON midfielder Tim Cahill yesterday apologised “wholeheartedly” for any offence caused by his goal celebration in Sunday’s 3-1 Premier League win against Portsmouth.

EVERTON boss David Moyes was delighted with his side’s second-half improvement as they claimed a 2-0 victory over SK Brann with the manager setting a new club record.

Everton boss David Moyes has left Ayegbeni Yakubu out of the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Reading following the Nigerian striker’s late return from the African Nations Cup.

TOTTENHAM manager Juande Ramos has been given a favourable draw in his quest for a third successive UEFA Cup triumph.

Fiorentina romped to their first UEFA Cup triumph of the Group C campaign with a crushing 6-1 success at home to Elfsborg to go top of the table.

Derry City will face Scottish First Division outfit Gretna in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup while Drogheda United must face Start of Norway.

Derry City boss Stephen Kenny believes a positive approach is essential if his side are to complete a stunning UEFA Cup first qualifying round win over former winners Gothenburg at the Brandywell tomorrow night.

Derry official Jim Roddy was delighted after Shaun Hargan scored the winner to earn a shock European win away against Swedish side Gothenburg yesterday.

Derry City boss Stephen Kenny insists his emerging side will not sit back and defend when they travel to IFK Gothenburg for the first leg of their UEFA Cup qualifying clash.

Derry City have been drawn against Swedish side IFK Gothenburg in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup.

CORK CITY boss Damien Richardson is very positive about his team’s chances of progressing further in this year’s UEFA Cup, admitting that if his side play to their potential, they could extend their european ambitions into September.

Cork City will face a visit to Swedish side Djurgardens in the Second Qualifying Round of the UEFA Cup.

Cork City manager Damien Richardson hinted today that Roy O’Donovan, currently serving a two-match domestic ban, could play tomorrow evening against FK Ekranas in Turner’s Cross.

Portsmouth today added Norwegian Azar Karadas to their multi-national squad as the striker joined on a year-long loan.

Cork City take on Shelbourne in the eircom League tonight but they are up against Matt Holland's Charlton also in the draw for the Fair Play League.

CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill claimed yesterday that his players had been given a timely boost from Tuesday night’s results in Europe.

Shamrock Rovers were handed an away first leg tie against Swedish club Djurgardens following the draw for the UEFA Cup qualifying round in Geneva today.

Sunderland are today on the verge of completing a £1.5million swoop for Swedish international Joachim Bjorklund.

Muzzy Izzet has admitted his time at Leicester City could be coming to an end and has already been tipped for a reunion with Martin O’Neill at Celtic.