Just as he knew best about most things, it seems Shankly was right again.

The Football Association are weighing up whether to take further action against Chelsea’s Eden Hazard for kicking a Swansea ball boy — and the Belgian has come in for criticism from his own national governing body.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor does not believe Eden Hazard should face additional punishment after being sent off for kicking a ball boy during Chelsea’s Capital One Cup semi-final second leg at Swansea.

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has claimed he would have done the same as Eden Hazard if he had been involved in the controversial ball-boy incident at Swansea.

Pat Nevin believes Celtic’s pursuit of Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is a “far-sighted” policy designed to maximise their efficiency in emerging transfer markets.

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s sacking tonight left Alex Ferguson with a sense of shock that the Brazilian’s time at Chelsea has been so short.

Chelsea have strengthened their defence by signing talented Serbian Branislav Ivanovic from Lokomotiv Moscow.

Manchester United have agreed to buy Andy Goram from Motherwell.

Motherwell have confirmed an approach from Manchester United in a bid to sign former Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram on loan.