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Pardew quiet as Kinnear’s Newcastle job confirmed

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was keeping his own counsel after the club finally confirmed Joe Kinnear’s arrival as director of football.

Paris Saint-Germain turn to Capello

• André Villas-Boas stays loyal to Tottenham • Fabio Capello is PSG's fall-back option Paris Saint-Germain have turned to Fabio Capello to be their manager next season, after André Villas-Boas resisted their overtures to remain loyal to Tottenham Hotspur. The French champions…

Which footballers have played in a hat? | The Knowledge

Plus: Barcelona's real record scorer, PSG's pram-style logo and Steve Bull's England goals. The Knowledge is taking a well-earned break during the off-season, but you can still send your questions to knowledge@guardian.co.uk or on Twitter "Watching Arsenal thump Wigan at the Emirates Stadium on…

Stuart Pearce axed by England with Gareth Southgate favourite to replace him

GARETH SOUTHGATE is the favourite to become the new England Under-21 coach after Stuart Pearce was axed from the job by the Football Association.

Tynecastle battle to the death

HEARTS are mired in controversy to the death – with officials in Edinburgh and Lithuania at odds over who should pick over the bones of the club carcass.

Niklas Helenius finalises Aston Villa switch

ASTON VILLA have signed 6ft 5ins striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg BK on a three-year deal for an initial £1.2million.

Chelsea's Kevin De Bruyne fancies Dortmund move

KEVIN DE BRUYNE wants to quit Chelsea for Germany.

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas rejects lucrative post at Paris St-Germain

Andre Villas-Boas turns down the chance to become the new head coach of Paris St-Germain.        

Carroll passes West Ham medical

• England striker signs six-year contract • Heel injury could delay start to season Andy Carroll has become West Ham United's record signing at £15m after he completed his medical examination at the east London club on Tuesday. West Ham's co-owner, David Gold, revealed in a tweet…