Aston Villa’s summer of upheaval continued today with the club confirming Paul Faulkner has stepped down as chief executive.

THE INAUGURAL Awards Night celebration of the Munster Cricket Union was distinguished by recognition of the work over a lifetime of dedication to the game of two of Cork’s most distinguished cricketing personalities.

The Football Association confirmed they will seek compensation from Sunderland for technical director Howard Wilkinson as they revealed that they could look abroad for his successor.

THE FTSE 100 Index closed at its highest level for more than a month yesterday after benefiting from a brighter showing on Wall Street.