ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed Patrik Berger has been disciplined for “a breach of club rules” after he was understood to have been reluctant to play in a recent reserves match.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed Patrik Berger has been disciplined for “a breach of club rules” after he was understood to have been reluctant to play in a recent reserves match.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has defended his decision to offload 10 first-team players during the summer despite the injury crisis which has left him fighting for his job.

Newcastle could have to play their UEFA Cup tie against Valerenga on an indoor pitch because the Norwegians believe they would be “digging their own grave” if they moved the game out of Oslo.