LIVERPOOL co-owner Tom Hicks could be on the brink of being offered a way out of the troubled club.

TOTTENHAM’S interest in Fred is believed to have cooled, despite the Lyon striker’s agent suggesting he will meet White Hart Lane officials today.

CALL it romantic. Call it foolhardy. Call it the quixotic whim of a billionaire.

ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello has offered the Football Association the greatest assurance possible that he will come through an in-depth tax investigation by the Italian authorities with his reputation unscathed.

A MOMENTOUS peace deal was yesterday agreed between FIFA, UEFA and the European clubs that will lead to the G14 organisation disbanding and clubs being paid for their players appearing in the World Cup or European Championships.

FORMER Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier — widely tipped for the vacant Ireland manager’s job last night reaffirmed his commitment to the France Football Federation after he was linked with the vacant Newcastle manager’s job.

FABIO CAPELLO will not allow sentiment to get in the way of deciding whether David Beckham wins his 100th England cap against Switzerland next month.

SUNDERLAND hero Kieran Richardson believes his side’s fighting spirit will help drag them out of the Barclays Premier League drop zone and ensure top-flight football on Wearside next season.

KEVIN KEEGAN has allowed Newcastle fans to dream of a stunning return to St James’ Park.

LIVERPOOL’S American owners can wrap up their approach to Jurgen Klinsmann as an “insurance policy”.

THIS will hardly feature in a highlights video of Liverpool’s year as Europe’s capital of culture but while that moniker has always split those who prioritise finance over arts, Everton were happy to bank three points.

ARSENE WENGER did not have to say a word. The pose said it all: rocked back on his haunches, his head buried deep in his hands, Arsenal’s manager suddenly looked a worried man.

IT will take more than a laboured victory over League One strugglers to transform Coventry’s struggling fortunes, but the midlanders are currently grateful for small mercies.

THE FA Cup has provided Bryan Robson with great moments in his illustrious career but possibly none as important as this victory.

JONATHAN WOODGATE should complete his €12million move to Tottenham Hotspur within 24 hours after passing a medical at the club’s Chigwell training ground yesterday.

HARRY REDKNAPP celebrated the luck all teams need to win the FA Cup by signing Czech Republic striker Milan Baros on loan from Lyon last night to bolster his crumbling Premier League strike-force.

EDWIN VAN DER SAR has given an insight into how tough life is for goalkeepers in England.

SENEGAL and Tunisia had to settle for a share of the spoils after an entertaining 2-2 draw in the opening Group D match of the African Nations Cup in Tamale.

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been challenged by Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson to hit 30 goals this season.

THE Football Association will not be taking any action against Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson after Reading fans complained he made offensive gestures during Saturday’s game at the Madejski Stadium.