In March last year Roman Abramovich sacked Andre Villas-Boas and speculation linked the then-Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers with the vacant position.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will be honoured by a university today for his “outstanding contribution” to sport.

The Old Firm derby has been postponed for a second time, after Rangers’ Scottish Cup clash against East Stirlingshire today fell victim to the weather.

The Old Firm clash which was postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell has been rearranged for January 23.