JUANDE RAMOS handed in his resignation as coach of Sevilla last night, paving the way for him to take over at Tottenham.

JA BARNWELL (Irish Examiner letters, February 15) claims non-participation in an alliance proves Ireland is a neutral country.

West Ham are hoping to secure the services of Alan Curbishley as manager today following talks with the former Charlton boss.

West Ham are closing in on Alan Curbishley after positive talks between chairman Eggert Magnusson and the former Charlton manager.

League Managers Association chief executive John Barnwell has branded Arsene Wenger’s touchline spat with Alan Pardew “unacceptable” – but insists it is an inevitable part of the modern game.

The Football Association will wait until they have reviewed all the video evidence before deciding whether to take any action against Arsene Wenger or Alan Pardew for their touchline bust-up.

League Managers’ Association (LMA) chief executive John Barnwell has backed Nigel Worthington to bounce back from his sacking by Norwich and paid tribute to the Canaries for the way they have handled his departure.

Middlesbrough have already been refused permission to appoint Gareth Southgate as their new boss, according to the League Managers’ Association.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd today blasted League Managers’ Association chief executive John Barnwell for criticising the decision to grant Glenn Roeder special dispensation to manage Newcastle.

League Managers Association chief John Barnwell has refused to criticise the behaviour of Jose Mourinho and Bryan Robson after the pair’s touchline bust-up at The Hawthorns.

Managers’ union chief John Barnwell has admitted Sven-Goran Eriksson’s departure as England coach was “inevitable”.

LEAGUE Managers’ chief John Barnwell has backed Ron Atkinson’s return to the game — providing Swindon boss Iffy Onuora is happy with it too.

THE Football Association have urged Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to end their recent war of words.

The Football Association have urged Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to end their recent war of words.

Players are facing a crackdown on abusive language to match officials, on-pitch mass confrontations and dangerous tackles ahead of the new season.

The League Managers’ Association have offered to step in as peacemakers in the on-going row between Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

Bobby Robson is close to reaching an agreement with Newcastle over his pay-off.

NEW West Brom signing Junichi Inamoto finally arrived at The Hawthorns to provide welcome distraction from the controversy surrounding Gary Megson yesterday — but rumours of the manager’s departure remain rife.

The League Managers Association fear Gary Megson could be the next Premiership boss to lose his job.

LIVERPOOL supporters are calling on the board to make a statement of intent about the future of manager Gerard Houllier.

Gerard Houllier deserves to be applauded for his record at Liverpool.

The ex-wife of a 39-year-old Dublin man accused of her attempted murder today told a jury at the Central Criminal Court that on March 29, 2000, her ex-husband was "trying to kill me".

Leicester manager Micky Adams has hit out at the lack of support given to the club by the Professional Footballers’ Association and the League Managers’ Association over the La Manga affair.

WEST HAM yesterday categorically denied encouraging Alan Pardew to walk out on Reading after the League Managers Association (LMA) called for an inquiry into his resignation as Royals manager.

West Ham today categorically denied encouraging Alan Pardew to walk out on Reading after the League Managers Association called for an inquiry into his resignation as Royals manager.

WEST HAM manager Glenn Roeder remains in a stable condition in hospital but scans have shown a blocked blood vessel on his brain.

As the manager of a football club steeped in history and yet staring relegation in the face, Glenn Roeder has been living under prolonged periods of stress all season.

Stress on club bosses is increasing and at least 14 have been diagnosed with minor heart problems, according to League Managers Association chief executive John Barnwell.

MANAGERS whose clubs are at the wrong end of the table will not go into the new year fearing for their jobs, according to League Managers’ Association chief John Barnwell.

John Barnwell, chief executive of the League Managers Association, has confirmed that Tottenham are to be brought before a Premier League arbitration panel over the sacking of former boss George Graham.

David O’Leary has called upon the League Managers’ Association and club chairmen throughout the country to resolve a contentious contract issue.