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When former Ireland and Arsenal full-back John Devine recently addressed a press conference in Dublin he was joined at the top table by Eamon Dunphy and John Giles, the presence of the big beasts ensuring a healthy media turn-out and plenty of coverage in print and on the airwaves the following day.

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Steve McClaren’s Dutch agent Rob Jansen has revealed the former England manager is in official talks over a return to FC Twente.

FC Twente have parted company with coach Co Adriaanse, the Eredivisie side have announced on their website.

Police in Enschede have confirmed that part of a stand has collapsed at FC Twente’s De Grolsch Veste stadium and that officers are working to free people trapped underneath.

CO ADRIAANSE was yesterday officially unveiled as Giovanni Trapattoni’s successor at FC Salzburg.

RANGERS chairman David Murray has dismissed suggestions Co Adriaanse was approached by the Ibrox club as “mind games” on the part of the Porto coach.

Rangers chairman David Murray has dismissed suggestions Co Adriaanse was approached by the Ibrox club as “mind games” on the part of the Porto coach.

Ajax have confirmed the appointment of Ronald Koeman as coach.

Bobby Petta last night revealed what inspired him to turn on the magic which left Ajax’s Champions League dream in tatters.

Celtic beat Ajax 3-1 in Amsterdam to take a giant step towards reaching the Champions League group stages for the first time in their history.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill tonight laughed off comments from Ajax counterpart Co Adriaanse on the eve of tomorrow night’s crunch Champions League showdown in Amsterdam.