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Managing director can seize opportunity to overhaul Sky Sports team

??? Barney Francis chose evolution in favour of revolution??? Presenters were viewed as old hat by younger viewersWhen Barney Francis took over as managing director of Sky Sports in June 2009, he chose evolution over revolution. Replacing Vic Wakeling, the steely Geordie who built Sky Sports into...

... but pressure now on Richard Keys

??? Pundit removed after broadcaster receives new information??? Female presenter was asked to "tuck this in for me love"Sky Sports was last night under growing pressure to axe its main football anchor Richard Keys, after earlier sacking his colleague Andy Gray over a string of sexist remarks made...

West Ham sign Gary O'Neil in time for Carling Cup semi-final

??? Midfielder helped Portsmouth survive the drop in 2006??? Move from Middlesbrough on 2??-year contractGary O'Neil yesterday joined West Ham United on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Middlesbrough and will go straight into the squad for tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg at...

Capello warns Hart to cut out lapses

??? England manager tells goalkeeper to concentrate ??? Form of Manchester City's Hart has droppedFabio Capello has warned the England goalkeeper Joe Hart he must cut out the lapses in concentration that have cost Manchester City this season.After cementing his place for both club and country with...

England leaves it late to tackle prejudice

Europe is taking the lead on addressing sexism and racism inside institutions that shape the gameFor Uefa's landmark recognition, delivered at a meeting of senior figures in Amsterdam last week, that European football is "institutionally" racist and sexist, run by a self-perpetuating "old boys'...

Ghosts of FA's past return to give David Bernstein first test

??? Lord Triesman could give evidence to select committee??? New FA chairman may also face Ian Watmore testimonyDavid Bernstein was yesterday unanimously approved as the Football Association chairman by the FA council. But despite his positive messages for the future, the ghosts of the...

When was the last season in which no top-flight manager lost their job? | The Knowledge

Plus: Double-barrelled team names; Japan's Advancing Sunflowers; Brothers scoring in the same game; and Helmuth Ducadam v Valentin Ceaucescu. Send your questions and answers to [email protected] and follow the Knowledge on Twitter"When was the last season (if indeed there ever has been one)...

Celtic ready to pounce for Commons

??? Rangers fail to meet wage demands of Kris Commons??? Celtic could move in after holding talks with midfielderRangers are set to miss out on the signing of Derby County's Kris Commons after failing to meet wage demands of ??20,000 a week ??? and are resigned that Celtic will pounce to sign the...