Newcastle expect to complete the process of identifying potential replacements for Alan Pardew within the next 48 hours.

Alan Pardew has been confirmed as Crystal Palace's new manager after being released from his contract at Newcastle.

Manager Arsene Wenger would not have walked out on Arsenal if they had lost the FA Cup final last season, and is determined to do all he can to deliver another open-top bus parade around Islington in the summer.

Alan Pardew has taken his leave of Newcastle as he prepares to take up the reins at Crystal Palace.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has launched the search for a new manager with Alan Pardew’s departure for Crystal Palace imminent.

Newcastle are unlikely to make a swift appointment as they look for a replacement for manager Alan Pardew after ruling out skipper Fabricio Coloccini as a candidate.

Lyon club captain Cris has declared himself ready to face Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday after making a successful return from long-term injury at the weekend.

Sheffield United have a week to secure the future of Portsmouth target Neil Warnock following the Blades’ chief’s admission that he will take charge of this weekend’s derby against Sheffield Wednesday.

Portsmouth caretaker boss Joe Jordan has told his squad to forget about Alain Perrin’s sacking and instead concentrate on beating Chelsea.