Aston Villa have suspended striker Gabriel Agbonlahor pending an investigation into off-field matters.

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Blackburn’s owners were today seeking their third manager of the season after sacking a “bitterly disappointed” Henning Berg.

Wayne Wild, co-chairman of the Blackburn Rovers supporters’ group Rovers Trust, has admitted that the club 'has become a national joke' after Henning Berg’s reign as Blackburn manager came to an end after just 57 days.

Blackburn have announced the sacking of manager Henning Berg and his coaching staff after less than eight weeks in charge of the club.

Blackburn will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to confirm Henning Berg as their new manager.

Henning Berg is on the verge of being named Blackburn’s new manager, according to reports.

Blackburn Rovers have said a decision on their new manager will not be taken until next week at the earliest.

Roy Keane’s decision to turn down the opportunity to manage in Turkey has intensified speculation that his next managerial role could be with Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn caretaker manager Eric Black is eager to have the Ewood Park faithful back on side for the visit of Wolves this weekend, declaring them to be the “lifeblood of the club”.

As Roy Keane ponders whether his immediate future lies in Istanbul or Blackburn, a poll in the ‘Lancashire Telegraph’ published today reveals that Keane’s one-time nemesis, Mick McCarthy, is the fans’ choice to be the successor to Steve Kean at Ewood Park.

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has today denied he has been in contact with Blackburn about the vacant managerial role at Ewood Park.

Craig Bryson gave Derby their third successive win over 10-man Nottingham Forest after Dexter Blackstock was sent off in an ill-tempered east midlands derby yesterday.

Blackburn’s first game of the post-Steve Kean era finished in a 1-1 npower Championship draw at Charlton, while rock-bottom Peterborough secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 win at promotion hopefuls Hull.

Alex Ferguson believes David de Gea has sorted out the problems that led to him being axed from the Manchester United side earlier this season.

Blackburn are in talks with Anzhi Makhachkala over the possible transfer of wantaway defender Christopher Samba, it is understood.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has reiterated his stance that Chris Samba is not for sale and he hopes the defender will be available for selection next weekend.

New Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has called on his players to start winning matches soon so they can drag themselves away from the relegation zone.

Martin O’Neill is determined to transform Sunderland’s fortunes as he takes charge at the Stadium of Light today.

MICK MCCARTHY has no reservations that Martin O’Neill will work his magic and revive the fortunes of Sunderland – but is delighted to have made his close friend’s job more difficult by pushing the north east club closer to relegation trouble.

Martin O’Neill today signed a three-year contract to become manager of Sunderland.

Martin O’Neill was on Wearside this morning as Sunderland edged closer to sealing his appointment as their new manager.

MARTIN O’NEILL was deep in negotiations with Sunderland yesterday as Alex Ferguson issued a ringing endorsement of his credentials.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short was today hoping to thrash out a deal to make Martin O’Neill the club’s new manager.

Sunderland have begun making contact with candidates to replace Steve Bruce as manager, with Martin O’Neill at the very top of their list.

MARTIN O’NEILL has been hotly tipped to take over at Sunderland after Steve Bruce was axed by the club last night.

SUNDERLAND assistant boss Eric Black launched a stout defence of manager Steve Bruce after seeing his side cruise past Stoke to claim their first win of the season yesterday.

Sunderland were today awaiting developments on Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy’s proposed move to Celtic.

Paulo Da Silva is finally on his way to Sunderland after red tape held up his move.

Darren Bent’s move to Sunderland is expected to go through tomorrow after the striker passed a medical.

SUNDERLAND assistant manager Eric Black has confirmed the club are “very close” to signing striker Darren Bent from Tottenham.

England striker Peter Crouch flew into the north-east this morning to discuss a £12m switch to Sunderland.

Steve Bruce was this afternoon confirmed as Sunderland’s new manager after lengthy negotiations finally came to a successful conclusion.

Talks were continuing this morning between Sunderland and Steve Bruce as the two parties looked to thrash out the finer details of his appointment as manager.

Walter Smith insists Rangers have received no fresh offers for Kris Boyd following his failed move to Birmingham.

Birmingham managing director Karren Brady has today echoed the sentiments of co-owner David Sullivan in insisting manager Alex McLeish will not be sacked.

Ross McCormack is poised to sign a pre-contract agreement with Wigan within the next 48 hours against the wishes of his adviser, but with an escape clause should the Latics be relegated.

New Wigan boss Steve Bruce has made his first signing since officially taking over on Monday by bringing in Eric Black as his assistant manager.

Birmingham caretaker manager Eric Black has quit the midlands club and intends to link up with Steve Bruce at Wigan.

Birmingham are to make an official approach to the Scottish FA for permission to speak to Alex McLeish about succeeding Steve Bruce as manager.