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Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing' before taking Man Utd role

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Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers

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A late Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.

Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing'

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Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

Drama! Forest equalise moments after West Ham goal ruled out!

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Nottingham Forest find the equaliser just minutes after West Ham had thought they had doubled their lead!

Gibbs-White scores late penalty after VAR review!

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Morgan Gibbs-White scores a crucial penalty for Nottingham Forest!

Newcastle face Strand Larsen battle - Wednesday's gossip

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Newcastle United could have to compete with Totteham if they want Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, Roma interest in Joshua Zirkzee complicated by Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim and Liverpool unlikely to let Federico Chiesa leave in January.

Dream start for West Ham as Murillo scores own goal!

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West Ham take an early lead courtesy of a Murillo own goal.

Littler leads charge for first 2026 major at World Masters

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Luke Littler goes in search of a maiden title when the 2026 PDC season kicks off with the World Masters in Milton Keynes.

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers

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Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League.

Devenny 'frustrated' at Palace form but rejects claims of fatigue

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Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny has rejected suggestions the club's tough run of form has been affected by a small squad suffering from fatigue across a bruising festive schedule.

Three members of Sheff Wed consortium revealed

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James Bord, Felix Romer and Abdullah Faisal Bin Jamil are three members of the consortium who have preferred bidder status to take over Sheffield Wednesday.

'Supply teacher' O'Neill insists Celtic need signings

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Returning interim manager Martin O'Neill is in no doubt that Celtic must strengthen this month - but how will that work?

Fulham contact PGMOL over 'offside' Wirtz goal

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Marco Silva says Fulham have contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Limited over Florian Wirtz's controversial goal for Liverpool on Sunday.

Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical

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Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City.

Best of Fletcher's first press conference as Man Utd interim head coach

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The best of Manchester United's new interim head coach, Darren Fletcher's first press conference.

McCann backed to keep Kilmarnock up after being named manager

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Kilmarnock "have complete faith" that Neil McCann will keep the club in the Scottish Premiership.

Fletcher one of three in talks over Man Utd caretaker role

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Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.

Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role

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Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.

Solskjaer? Conte?! Which managers fit Man Utd's 'DNA'?

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Gary Neville has said the next Manchester United manager must suit the DNA of the club, so who fits the bill? As their hierarchy begin talks with prospective candidates , Between the Lines returns with a look at how their options stack up.

'It's a key moment that celebrates a young, black English manager'

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Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor and ex-Chelsea defender Paul Elliott, former chair of the FA's inclusion and diversity board, talk to BBC Sport about the importance of appointing Liam Rosenior as Chelsea manager.

Carrick, Solskjaer contacted over Man Utd interim role

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Manchester United have begun talking to external candidates as they look for an interim manager to take charge until the end of the season, with three former Old Trafford favourites in the mix for a possible return after Ruben Amorim's departure.

Port Vale name ex-Cobblers boss Brady as manager

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League One strugglers Port Vale appoint former Northampton Town boss Jon Brady as their new first-team manager on an initial 18-month contract.

Sheehan steps down as Ipswich Women boss

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Joe Sheehan steps down from his role as Ipswich Town head coach after seven years in charge, with the team bottom of Women's Super League 2.

Livingston v St Mirren & six cup ties postponed

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Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and St Mirren and five Challenge Cup ties are postponed.

Rosenior 'ready' for Chelsea job

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Speaking in his last press conference as Strasbourg manager, Liam Rosenior says taking the job at Chelsea is the right move for his career. The 41-year-old has spent the last 18-months at the Blues' sister club Strasbourg after he was sacked from Hull City in 2024.

O'Neil agrees to become Strasbourg manager

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Gary O'Neil agrees to become Strasbourg's new manager after Liam Rosenior leaves the French club to join Chelsea.

O'Neill admits winning Premiership title will be 'difficult task'

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Martin O'Neill admits winning the Scottish Premiership will be a "difficult task" following Wilfried Nancy's 33-day reign, as he prepares for a second spell as interim boss.

Wardley 'extremely keen' to defend world title vs Fury

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Fabio Wardley has told Sky Sports he would be "extremely keen" to defend his WBO world title against Tyson Fury, following the latter's decision to come out of retirement.

Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs among entries for Gold Cup

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Last year’s hero Inothewayurthinkin, two-time winner Galopin Des Champs and Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man are among 33 entries for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Solskjaer, Carrick contacted over Man Utd interim role

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Manchester United have begun talking to external candidates as they look for an interim manager to take charge of the team until the end of the season - with three former favourites at Old Trafford in the mix for a possible return after Ruben Amorim's departure.

Kilmarnock 'have faith' McCann can keep them up

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Kilmarnock "have complete faith" new manager Neil McCann and assistant Billy Dodds can keep the Ayrshire club in the Scottish Premiership.

West Ham's Cemal signs first pro contract

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West Ham's 19-year-old defender Selin Cemal signs her first professional contract, months after joining their academy.

Hamilton insolvency risk remains, admits new owner

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New Hamilton owner Rob Edwards admits the club is still at risk of being placed in administration but is confident insolvency can be avoided.

World No 1 Sabalenka: Battle of the Sexes brought eyes on tennis

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Aryna Sabalenka has defended her 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, saying it "brought eyes on tennis."

Port Vale name ex-Cobblers boss Brady as head coach

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League One strugglers Port Vale appoint former Northampton Town manager Jon Brady as their new head coach on an 18-month contract.

'McQueen attributed dementia to heading ball'

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Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen attributed his dementia to heading a ball, his daughter tells an inquest.

West Ham in talks to terminate Wilson's contract

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West Ham are close to an agreement with striker Callum Wilson to terminate his contract at the club.

Pep hints at January signings as Dias ruled out for six weeks

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Pep Guardiola has said injuries could lead to Manchester City doing more business in January after confirming centre-back Ruben Dias is out for up to six weeks with a hamstring problem. 

Eccentric Smith has appetite to achieve more Ashes greatness

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"He has hurt England so often," Sky Sports' Michael Atherton said after Steve Smith's latest Ashes century, his 13th.

'Something I've dreamed of' - Chelsea appoint Rosenior on deal until 2032

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Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal.

Amorim 'blow-up' brings Wilcox into the spotlight

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Who is Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and how did he become one of the most powerful figures in football?

Raducanu in race to be fully fit for Australian Open

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Emma Raducanu faces a race against time to be fully fit for the Australian Open after revealing that she barely played tennis during the off-season.

Man City's Gvardiol to have surgery on broken shin

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Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will have surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea.

Leicester agree loan for Villa defender Mayling

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The deal for the 28-year-old takes her to the East Midlands until the end of the season.

'Who remembers Sir Alex Ferguson?' - Why Man Utd hire former players as interim managers

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Monday Night Club̢۪s Rory Smith and ex-Manchester United player Phil Jones discuss why the club appoint former players as interim managers, as Darren Fletcher takes on the role.

Livingston v St Mirren & five cup ties postponed

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Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and St Mirren and five Challenge Cup ties are postponed.

Kilmarnock appoint McCann as new manager

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Kilmarnock appoint Neil McCann as their new manager, with Billy Dodds joining as assistant.

Who should be your second striker? FPL talking point

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With most FPL managers having Erling Haaland in their team, which other striker is the best pick to have alongside him in your attack?

Celtic 'going all out' for signings - O'Neill

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Returning manager Martin O'Neill says Celtic will go "all out" to sign players in January.

Why Chelsea have turned to 'innovator' Rosenior

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After Chelsea give Liam Rosenior his first Premier League managerial job, BBC Sport looks at why they have appointed him.