Clive Woodward’s ambition to forge a career in football management appears to be over after Southampton confirmed he has stepped down from his full-time role at the club.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe will face a vote for his removal at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting of the club’s parent company.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has accepted the Premier League’s decision to take no action against Portsmouth over the appointment of Harry Redknapp.

PORTSMOUTH will not face action from the Premier League for their alleged illegal approach to bring Harry Redknapp back to Fratton Park from rivals Southampton.

Portsmouth will not face action from the Premier League for their alleged illegal approach to bring Harry Redknapp back to Fratton Park from rivals Southampton.

Southampton director of football Clive Woodward is considering taking legal action against allegations he does not have the respect of the first team squad.

Southampton have confirmed they have not received a takeover approach from businessman Andrew Strode-Gibbons.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has blamed “the very damaging effects of relegation” for losses announced this morning.

Arsene Wenger insists there will be no “special pressure” on teenager Theo Walcott to become an instant hit at Arsenal.

Southampton have called a press conference for this afternoon when it is believed they will announce the sale of teenage star Theo Walcott.

Premier League chiefs are expected to decide this week whether to charge Portsmouth over the alleged ’tapping up’ of returning manager Harry Redknapp.

Thierry Henry has pleaded with teenage striker Theo Walcott to join Arsenal.

Southampton have confirmed they have received two offers from “top Premiership clubs” for teenage star Theo Walcott and are expecting another later today.

Arsenal boss Arsenal Wenger today insisted the club “haven’t got a deal” with Southampton for teenage striker Theo Walcott.

Southampton claimed this morning that no deal had been struck with Arsenal for £10m (€14.6m)-rated teenager Theo Walcott.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has again insisted he is not looking to sell teenage sensation Theo Walcott – but he admits the matter could be taken out of his hands.

Dennis Wise’s Southampton career looks all but over after chairman Rupert Lowe engaged in a bitter war of words with the midfielder.

New Southampton head coach George Burley insists he does not envisage any problems working alongside director of football Clive Woodward.

George Burley will return to football as head coach of Southampton today after two months out of the game.

Southampton have revealed that George Burley is their new head coach, with Clive Woodward taking over as the Coca-Cola Championship club’s director of football.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has sent Southampton counterpart Rupert Lowe a fresh duck for Christmas – and claims it is his first move towards ending the feud between the pair.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe is continuing to interview candidates to replace Harry Redknapp, with little-known Dutchman Mark Wotte leaping to the top of his reported wish-list.

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has turned down a new contract at Wolves.

Southampton’s caretaker manager Dave Bassett has confirmed he wants Rupert Lowe to offer him the job on a permanent basis.

Betfair have held “formative talks” with the Football Association with regard to betting patterns prior to the appointment of Harry Redknapp as Portsmouth boss.

HARRY Redknapp became Portsmouth manager for the second time yesterday, signing a contract only until the end of the season in a bid to save Pompey from relegation.

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric is approaching crunch time in his efforts to recruit a new manager.

Harry Redknapp’s fears that he could be left “in limbo” look set to be realised after Milan Mandaric revealed Portsmouth are not planning further talks with Southampton.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric is approaching crunch time in his efforts to recruit a new manager.

HARRY REDKNAPP believes he remains the front-runner to be named Portsmouth’s new manager.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has ruled Harry Redknapp out of the running to become the Barclays Premiership club’s new manager.

Southampton midfielder David Prutton has backed Clive Woodward for a prominent role in the St Mary’s management team following Harry Redknapp’s departure.

Harry Redknapp is facing the prospect of six months in the football wilderness after walking out on Southampton.

Harry Redknapp has admitted he made a “monumental mistake” in leaving Portsmouth for Southampton a year ago.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe believes it is “too early” for Clive Woodward to take up an advanced coaching role at St Mary’s following the expected of departure Harry Redknapp.

Harry Redknapp has revealed he walked out on Southampton because he felt he was living on borrowed time.

Harry Redknapp looks certain to be offered a short-term contract together with a massive bonus to beat relegation if, as expected, he returns as Portsmouth manager next week.

PORTSMOUTH chairman Milan Mandaric is set to talk with former Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez about the vacant managerial post at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric is set to talk with Brian Kerr and Lawrie Sanchez about the vacant managerial post at Fratton Park.

Clive Woodward’s role at Coca-Cola Championship side Southampton is back under the spotlight following the resignation of his right-hand man Simon Clifford.

Southampton have moved to end speculation linking teenage striker Theo Walcott with a January move to Chelsea.

SOUTHAMPTON chairman Rupert Lowe won £250,000 (€367,000) libel damages over a newspaper claim he behaved “shabbily” in suspending manager Dave Jones in the wake of child abuse allegations.