Republic of Ireland international striker Jon Walters has turned down a new contract at Stoke and hit out at the terms of the deal he was offered.

Last month, Pádraig Harrington told us, on the back of Europe’s Ryder Cup win, that Paul McGinley could do a job managing in the Premier League.

Two years ago, Sam Allardyce, now manager of West Ham, felt the need to get something off his chest.

Neil Lennon castigated his defence after Celtic's shock 3-2 defeat at Inverness left Old Firm rivals Rangers in pole position in the race for the SPL title.