Liverpool's Australian international Harry Kewell is set for showdown talks with Aussie football bosses following claims that a chronic injury will restrict his ability to fly long-haul to represent his country.
The former Leeds player has come under-fire for his international appearance record and could now miss even more caps. ASA chief John O'Neill said: "We're not doubting the word of Harry or his manager but we need to meet and speak to him about his medical condition."
Liverpool were given a worry about the medical condition of Anthony Le Tallec, who injured his ankle in a reserve game against Birmingham City that could see the French youngster miss the rest of the season. The injury will be scanned to assess the extent of the injury.
News has emerged that Leicester boss Micky Adams offered his resignation in the aftermath of the events in La Manga which has resulted in three players, Paul Dickov, Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie, spending a fifth night in a Spanish jail.
Adams said. "I did consider quitting but I've never run away from anything in my life, yet. This is a situation that has nothing to do with football. I had a moral obligation to say to the board if I wasn't the right man to take this club forward I would step down. But they have told me I am the right man and that gives me strength.
"It has been a tough time for Micky Adams, but I am no quitter. It would have been easy for me to walk away from this situation but I owe it to the fans of this football club so see this through. I just want to get back to the training field to do my job and prepare the players for winning football matches."
Spurs manager David Pleat has come out with a cautious warning about mid-season breaks in the wake of events concerning Leicester's trip to La Manga.
He said: "You shouldn't have to but because of the publicity it attracts - and I hope and pray the Leicester boys are okay - I think you have to be very wary about any type of trip in the future."
Back to the football and Gary Neville has added a bit more spice to the second leg against Porto by accusing their players of being a bunch of wimps. The United defender, referring to antics on the pitch during the first leg, which Porto won, said: "They were supposed to be men yet they were rolling around on the pitch like they had been shot and that is not good for football."
Arsenal have asked the Football Association to switch their 'blockbuster' FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. And the game, which is, at present, due to be played at Villa Park on April 4th could also be put back 24 hours as both teams are in Champions' League action the following Tuesday.
It looks like Darlington Football Club has been rescued as a businessman based in Greece, Ted Forster, has agreed a £10 million to take over the Third Division club.
The Quakers have been in administration since December and have been struggling near the foot of the Nationwide League. But five wins out of seven games has seen Darlo move out of the relegation zone and with Forster riding to the rescue the future looks a lot brighter for the North East club.
