Former director Simon Morris is planning to ambush Ken Bates' hopes of retaining control of Leeds and usher in a new era of prosperity at Elland Road.

Cardiff chairman Sam Hammam has backed claims by Bluebirds deputy chief executive Peter Ridsdale that he was ejected from the Elland Road boardroom by Leeds chairman Ken Bates.

Chelsea have failed in an audacious bid to sign Raul from Real Madrid.

Ken Bates' position as one of the 12 most important men in the Football Association is under threat following his bitter blast at Adam Crozier.