The funeral for David Bird, the twin brother and first victim of gunman Derrick Bird, will take place in Cumbria today.

MICK McCARTHY is well practised in the art of defiance and the Wolves manager was forced to set his squarest jaw again yesterday after his play-off hopes died on goal difference.

REFEREES are often criticised, but rarely do they have to defend their sleeping habits. After being rounded-on by Stoke boss Tony Pulis, match official Mike Pike found himself doing just that.

Stoke 3 Norwich 1