WAYNE ROONEY (Everton to Man Utd (£20m, 2004)

England manager Roy Hodgson could have become Northern Ireland boss in 2007, former IFA president Jim Boyce has revealed.

Former Northern Ireland forward Gerry Armstrong would be prepared to manage his country if the Irish Football Association opt to make a part-time appointment.

NIGEL WORTHINGTON will step down as Northern Ireland manager after tonight’s match against Italy after admitting recent results had left him no option.

Nigel Worthington today announced he will step down as manager of Northern Ireland after their final Euro 2012 qualifier in Italy tomorrow night.

After two qualifying defeats in a week, Northern Ireland’s players accept their Euro 2012 dreams are over, but have defended under-pressure manager Nigel Worthington.

HARRY REDKNAPP sent a stern reminder to Jamie O’Hara that his ultimate loyalties lie with Tottenham after the midfielder admitted he wants Fulham to knock Spurs out of the FA Cup tonight.

Nigel Worthington is not interested in discussing a new contract as Northern Ireland boss until his country’s World Cup fate is settled.

The Irish Football Association President Raymond Kennedy has announced that Nigel Worthington will be offered a new two-year contract to stay on as Northern Ireland Manager.

West Ham have signed Czech goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka on a season-long loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, according to the Ukrainian club.

Rangers will look to seal the signing of Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty today - and Alan Gow holds the key to the deal being completed.

Kenny Miller would be a “deeply unpopular” signing among the Rangers support, according to fans’ spokesman David Edgar.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ has revealed he has been forced to take Fulham to the managers arbitration tribunal.

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ROY HODGSON claimed not to have seen the rainbow which briefly glittered over the Madejski stadium after an apocalyptic April shower had given way to brilliantly bright sunshine. “I'm one of those old-fashioned managers who watches every kick of the ball,” he said, with a weary tone.

Don Givens is confident new Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will stiffen the resolve of a now all-too-brittle side.

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Nigel Worthington has been given a two-year contract as Northern Ireland manager.

The Irish Football Association have called a press conference in Belfast on Friday when Nigel Worthington is expected to be confirmed as Northern Ireland manager.

The schedule for Ireland's World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign has been announced by the FAI today.

Nigel Worthington insists Northern Ireland can expect “commitment in abundance” as he inches closer to signing a new two-year deal with the Irish Football Association.

FULHAM will spend their way out of trouble with chairman Mohamed Al Fayed undeterred by the prospect of paying large sums for the right players.

Nigel Worthington is expected to seal a two-year contract as Northern Ireland manager this week.

Fulham defender Dejan Stefanovic insists his team-mates are eager to express themselves after casting off the shackles of Lawrie Sanchez’s long-ball tactics.

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CHELSEA chairman Bruce Buck has called on FIFA to deal with the “craziness” of the international calendar as the club prepare to lose four players to the African Nations Cup this month.

MIKAEL FORSSELL has backed his former international boss Roy Hodgson to keep Fulham in the Premier League.

FULHAM owner Mohamed Al Fayed revealed his desire to see attacking football return to Craven Cottage inspired the appointment of new manager Roy Hodgson.

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Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman insists he took no pleasure from successor Lawrie Sanchez’s sacking last week – and does not want the job back.

FULHAM chairman Mohamed Al Fayed begins his search for a new manager this week knowing it is vital he finds a man to bring stability to west London.

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has insisted “there is absolutely no chance” of him taking over at Fulham.

Fulham caretaker manager Ray Lewington does not know how long he has got to prove he can do the job on a full-time basis despite guiding the club out of the bottom three with a 1-1 draw against Wigan.

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An electric start from Liverpool has ensured they go into the break 2-0 up against Portsmouth in this afternoon's Premier League games.

JOHN COLLINS has been installed as favourite to take charge at Fulham following the sacking of Lawrie Sanchez yesterday.

Fulham will continue to be without Jimmy Bullard for the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have parted company with manager Lawrie Sanchez with immediate effect, the club announced today.

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has confirmed reports he is looking at South Korea international Song Chong-guk.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ admits his plans to spend his way out of trouble have been put in jeopardy by the club's unwanted arrival in the Premier League relegation zone.

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Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez is confident David Healy will replicate his international record in the Premier League when he bulks up and adds a physical edge to his game.

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez wants to see consistency from Danny Murphy through the season before deciding whether to reward the midfielder with a new contract.