I HAVEN’T seen “The Damned United”. I have no intention of seeing the movie or of reading the book that provoked it. I distrust the mixture of ‘fact’ and fiction or, as its called, ‘faction’. Johnny Giles’ disparagement was quite enough for me.

Leeds’ administrators have confirmed five different consortia have all proved they have the funds in place to buy the stricken Yorkshire club.

Duncan Revie has stepped up his interest in taking control of Leeds United by proving to the club's administrators he has the money in place to buy them.

The race to take control of Leeds could be decided at a creditors’ meeting early next month.

Duncan Revie has vowed to contact Leeds chairman Ken Bates tomorrow with a view to pushing forwards his takeover plans.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has hailed Alex Ferguson as “the Godfather of The Premier League” and praised the way he has adjusted his managerial style to the demands of football clubs in the 21st century.

THE IDEA began at a Dutch TV planning meeting. What about a game between the two worst nations in football on the same day as the World Cup final? And so it came to pass. Simon Lewis reports