Brian Carey likes to tell the story of an encounter a friend of his, a Manchester United supporter, once had with some Grimsby Town fans.

One person is unaccounted for after a large blaze broke out at a fireworks factory, police said tonight.

Roy Keane’s appointment as Aston Villa’s assistant manager triggered a negative response last night, with Brian Little and Kenny Cunningham amongst those preaching caution.

Ruthless Graeme Souness: "My ex-father was a Man City supporter."

Cork City legend John Caulfield is considered one of the front-runners to take over as the new manager of the club, after the completion of the interview process yesterday.

Brian Carey reflects on the long football journey which has taken him from Cork City to Wolves as assistant to Dean Saunders.

Overwhelmed not just by the number, but by the calibre of those interested in the post, Sligo Rovers have extended the deadline in its search for a new manager until Monday.

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STEVE STAUNTON is in the running to become the new boss at Premier Division Dundalk.

Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald has told Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner that he wants to be considered for the post on a permanent basis.

ASTON VILLA captain Stiliyan Petrov has urged the club’s American owner Randy Lerner to appoint Kevin MacDonald as the full-time replacement for Martin O’Neill.

Former Liverpool star Dean Saunders has been appointed as Wrexham's new manager.

ONE of the Anfield’s favourite chants was conspicuous by its absence on Tuesday night, although its airing would surely never have been more appropriate.

MICHAEL KIGHTLY marked his first start in five months with a goal as Wolves gained ground in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off hunt at Molineux and ended Cardiff’s own lingering promotion hopes.

Rangers defender Ugo Ehiogu has revealed he wants to become a manager when his body tells him to stop playing.

Brian Little believes he can return to Aston Villa and help provide some much-needed stability after David O’Leary’s exit.

FORMER Republic of Ireland midfield star Jason McAteer is poised to take over as manger of Division One side Tranmere Rovers, with current boss Brian Little expected to be given the sack by the Birkenhead club.

FRENCH coach Alain Perrin has been called in to rescue Portsmouth from relegation after their alarming recent slump down the Barclays Premiership table.

COCA-COLA League One leaders Luton left it late again to secure victory.

THE country’s obsession with makeovers has taken a whole new twist with the success of the first grave makeover company.

Tranmere have completed the signing of former Sunderland midfielder Jason McAteer on a two-year contract.

Nigel Worthington has been named Nationwide Division One manager of the month for April after steering Norwich back into the Barclaycard Premiership.

Tranmere 1 Millwall 2

Tranmere 1 Millwall 2

England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson did himself few favours at today’s FA Cup semi-final draw.

JOHN ACHTERBERG got the reward he deserved, according to Tranmere manager Brian Little, after recovering from a knee injury to earn his side an FA Cup quarter-final replay against Millwall with a dramatic penalty save.

Bolton 1 Middlesbrough 2

STEVE MCCLAREN has enjoyed his fair share of big games.

FA Cup holders Arsenal could face six-times cup winners Liverpool in this season’s quarter-finals.

Tranmere 1 Bolton 1

ASTON VILLA fans are planning a march in protest against chairman Doug Ellis before the club’s next home match with Southampton in 12 days time.

Aston Villa fans are planning a march in protest against chairman Doug Ellis before the club’s next home match with Southampton in 12 days time.

Long-serving defender Alan Wright has vowed to win back his first-team spot at Aston Villa despite being frozen out since the return of Graham Taylor as manager.

New Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor is looking to attract the missing thousands back to the terraces by adopting a go-for-broke policy on the pitch to try and secure a European spot this season.

Aston Villa manager John Gregory dropped a bombshell tonight by resigning after four years in charge of the Midlands club.

Aston Villa boss John Gregory spelt out his desire to remain at the club for as long as he can but has admitted he will ultimately be judged on results.

Former Aston Villa defender Stuart Gray has returned to the club as first team coach and admits the offer was an easy one to accept.

Stuart Gray has made a swift return to the Premiership by being appointed first team coach at Aston Villa just weeks after being controversially sacked as manager of Southampton.

The collapse of two rescue deals has left Hull facing extinction, according to one of the Third Division club's managers.