The Football Association is to investigate the violent scenes which marred Chelsea’s Carling Cup victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge last night.

The Football Association has attempted to clarify the charge being levelled against Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan.

Drogheda United manager Paul Doolin has further boosted his squad for next season with the capture of Waterford United goalkeeper Dan Connor.

All eyes will be on the Tolka Park dugouts tonight when Roddy Collins takes charge of Shamrock Rovers against Dublin City, the club he walked out on two weeks ago (7.45pm).

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Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has launched an attack on former referee Jeff Winter after the retired official branded Robbie Savage a “coward” after a bust-up with Aston Villa skipper Olof Mellberg.

Maik Taylor’s howler enabled Simon Davies to secure victory for Everton in the Premiership basement clash and send plunge Steve Bruce’s side into deeper trouble.

Gordon Strachan’s first Old Firm derby ended in defeat after his Celtic side were beaten 3-1 at Ibrox.

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Ireland's Cerebral Palsy seven-a-side footballers showed some of the form which saw them to fifth in the World last year as they blitzed the United States 4-0 in this morning's 7th-8th place play-off in Athens.

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The FA have launched an investigation into the incidents at Old Trafford, and officials will be studying video evidence before bringing any charges against either clubs or players.

Peter Schmeichel has announced he is to retire at the end of this season.

Everton want to delay Manchester United’s celebrations should Sir Alex Ferguson’s side clinch the Barclaycard Premiership title at Goodison next weekend.

Joe Cole and Rufus Brevett will not face criminal charges following the incidents after West Ham’s Premiership game with Bolton at the Reebok Stadium on April 19.

A report into the police investigation which failed to spot serial killer Harold Shipman’s murderous ways was due to be published today.

Tough-tackling Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam showdown with England after grinding out a 15-12 win over reigning champions France in a tense match at Lansdowne Road.

Two goals from Henrik Larsson and John Hartson have put Celtic firmly in command against Livingston.

Newcastle staged another magnificent comeback to cement their top-four finish with a thrilling victory over West Ham.

Henrik Larsson’s last-minute goal allowed 10-man Celtic to snatch all three points at Parkhead.