Fifty-one-year-old Scott Roeder has been convicted of the murder of one of the only doctors in the US who offered late-term abortions.

Lawyers prosecuting a man who gunned down a controversial pro-abortion doctor had to get through the first day of evidence without mentioning the word “abortion” in front of jurors.

A man suspected of shooting dead a well-known doctor in Kansas who performed late-term abortions was in jail today as investigators investigated his background, including the extent of his connections to anti-abortion groups.

Norwich have terminated manager Glenn Roeder’s contract with immediate effect.

GLEN ROEDER challenged Norwich to improve their consistency after the East Anglian derby win over Ipswich at Carrow Road yesterday.

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder is “100% certain” that his Canaries side are innocent of any alleged match-fixing but admits the controversy has been an irritation.

Newcastle assistant boss Terry McDermott and reserve team coach Adam Sadler have left the club

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder has bolstered his defensive options ahead of the new season by signing Fulham duo Dejan Stefanovic and Elliot Omozusi.

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder and assistant manager Lee Clark have been charged with improper conduct following their actions in the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City last month.

IF ever Ian Holloway required a show of support from his players this was the occasion. The Leicester City manager could not have been presented with a more emphatic demonstration that he has their complete backing at the Walkers Stadium.

Coach Nigel Pearson has left Newcastle, according to reports.

The Professional Footballers’ Association have urged clubs to clamp down on crowd abuse.

WHAT a difference a year makes. Birmingham City guaranteed an annus horribilis for Newcastle United and their long-suffering supporters in January when Steve Bruce’s team strode into St James’ Park and promptly hit the home team for five in the third round of the FA Cup.

CRAIG BEATTIE ensured West Brom remained hot on the heels of Championship leaders Watford with a late, but well-earned, winner at Leicester on Saturday.

TONY MOWBRAY blamed a congested fixture list for West Brom’s failure to see off a determined Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Norwich have appointed Glenn Roeder as their new manager.

FREDDY SHEPHERD’S colourful and often controversial reign as Newcastle chairman finally came to an end yesterday when the club confirmed he had been replaced by Chris Mort.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has received a double boost with James Milner ready to commit his future to the club as Geremi headed for St James’ Park.

Newcastle midfielder Emre has committed himself to the club after rejecting a move away from Tyneside.

Newcastle are ready to renew their interest in out-of-contract Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is knuckling down for a busy summer after handing Sam Allardyce the task of reviving his club's fortunes.

Newcastle are keeping their fingers crossed amid fears winger Damien Duff could be sidelined for up to six months.

GERARD HOULLIER and Sven-Goran Eriksson yesterday emerged as potential candidates for the vacant job at Newcastle even though the Magpies have set their sights on Sam Allardyce.

Glenn Roeder expressed his “sincere thanks and affection” to Newcastle fans after standing down as manager following a disastrous season.

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd will turn to Sam Allardyce after accepting Glenn Roeder’s resignation.

Newcastle were back in the market for a manager today as chairman Freddy Shepherd looked for Glenn Roeder’s successor.

Newcastle today confirmed they have accepted Glenn Roeder’s resignation as manager as they launched the search for his successor.

Newcastle have confirmed that the club’s board have accepted Glenn Roeder’s resignation.

Glenn Roeder tonight resigned as Newcastle boss amid intense speculation over his future.

Newcastle were tonight making no comment on reports that manager Glenn Roeder’s reign could be drawing to a close.

There are reports that Glenn Roeder has been sacked as manager of Newcastle United.

Newcastle 0 Blackburn 2

Newcastle 0 Blackburn 2

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has brushed off speculation surrounding his future and insists he is not losing any sleep over it.

Reading 1 Newcastle 0

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has been assured his job is safe amid speculation that former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is being lined up to replace him.

Newcastle head for Reading tonight knowing the best they can hope for from a another season of trials and tribulations is a 10th-place Barclays Premiership finish.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has told Tottenham to forget about trying to persuade Kieron Dyer to follow Jermaine Jenas to White Hart Lane.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has told manager Glenn Roeder he is ready for a Premiership return at Reading on Monday.

Michael Owen could return to action against Reading next Monday night.

Newcastle 0 Chelsea 0

Newcastle striker Michael Owen will not make his comeback against Chelsea on Sunday.

NEWCASTLE striker Michael Owen has admitted he might have to wait to make his comeback.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is "50-50" to make his comeback against Chelsea on Sunday.