Changing fortunes

Wed June 19 2013

Administrators appointed at Hearts

Hearts have been placed into administration - meaning they will begin the start of the new season on minus 15 points. Former Chelsea Chief Executive Trevor Birch along with Bryan Jackson and James Stephen have been appointed joint administrators.

Wed June 19 2013

Harper: Kinnear appointment makes sense

Former Newcastle player Steve Harper believes Joe Kinnear's appointment as Director of Football, makes sense for the club.

Wed June 19 2013

Zaha loan still on?

Crystal Palace Chief Executive Phillip Alexander says that the club have still not dismissed the idea of approaching Manchester United about a loan deal for Wilfried Zaha.

Wed June 19 2013

Zaha loan still on?

Crystal Palace Chief Executive Phillip Alexander says that the club have still not dismissed the idea of approaching Manchester United about a loan deal for Wilfried Zaha.

Wed June 19 2013

Souness: Tough season for promoted clubs

Graeme Souness believes Hull, Crystal Palace and Cardiff will have to keep battling during difficult patches in the season if they are to avoid relegation.

Wed June 19 2013

A game of firsts for Accrington and Newport

James Beattie is excited about his first game in management against Newport County, who will be playing their first Football League match.

Wed June 19 2013

Carragher: Liverpool must target top 4

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher believes a top 4 finish for Liverpool must be a realistc target this season.

Wed June 19 2013

Stoke start with trip to Anfield

New Stoke manager Mark Hughes will take his side to Liverpool for their opening game of the season.

Wed June 19 2013

Cardiff under no illusions

Cardiff City captain Mark Hudson says the club are prepared for life in the Premier League and start with a match against West Ham United.

Wed June 19 2013

Yeovil begin at Millwall

Yeovil assistant manager Terry Skiverton says the club are excited about their first season in the Championship, which start with an away match against Millwall.

Wed June 19 2013

Hull start at Chelsea

Iain Dowie takes a look at the opening day's Premier League fixtures.

Wed June 19 2013

Hull start at Chelsea

Iain Dowie takes a look at the opening day's Premier League fixtures.

Wed June 19 2013

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle. Llambias' resignation comes a day after Joe Kinnear was confirmed as the club's director of football on a three-year deal.

Wed June 19 2013

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle. Llambias' resignation comes a day after Joe Kinnear was confirmed as the club's director of football on a three-year deal.

Tue June 18 2013

Wright's message for fans

The new manager of St Johnstone, Tommy Wright, has urged supporters to have patience after the success of last season.

Tue June 18 2013

Football League celebrates anniversary

The Football League is to mark the 125th anniversary of its first season with a programme of special anniversary league fixtures to be played on the opening weekend of the new season.

Tue June 18 2013

Kinnear defends appointment

Joe Kinnear has given a bizarre radio interview to talkSPORT in which he mispronounced players names and made incorrect claims about his signings.

Tue June 18 2013

The Transfer Centre

All the latest transfer news brought to you by Sky Sports News.

Mon June 17 2013

Coyle excited to get started

Owen Coyle says he is excited to get started at his new club Wigan.

Mon June 17 2013

Pearce: I want to stay at Reading

Reading defender Alex Pearce admits he'd relish a return to the Premier League. But Pearce insists he wants to stay at Reading.

Mon June 17 2013

Lomas - Millwall chance too good to refuse

Steve Lomas says the opportunity to manage Millwall was one he could not turn down.

Wed June 19 2013

Latest Sky Sports News Report

The very latest news brought to you by the UK's leading sports channel; Sky Sports News.

Mon June 17 2013

Deadlock in Goodwillie talks

Jackie McNamara confirms Dundee United are not ruling out another loan bid for David Goodwillie after Blackburn rejected their first offer.

Sun June 16 2013

McPherson calls for Hearts administration

Former Hearts defender David McPherson thinks administration could be a good thing in the long term.

Tue June 18 2013

Kinnear Returns

Newcastle United have offered their former manager Joe Kinnear a three-year deal to become the club's director of football.

Thu June 20 2013

The Papers Today

A round up of all the big stories making the back page.

Sat June 15 2013

Borini puts Italy through to final

Fabio Borini fired Italy into the final of the European Under-21 Championship with the only goal of the game in their semi-final victory over Holland in Petah Tikva.

Sat June 15 2013

Confederations Cup marred by protests

The build up to the Confederations cup has been marred by protests in Brazil. The hosts take on Japan but there have been demonstrations outside the stadium over costs.

Sat June 15 2013

Spain through to Euro U21 Final

Spain are through to the European Under-21 Championship final after beating Norway 3-0

Fri June 14 2013

Giggs 'lucky' to know Ferguson

Ryan Giggs admits he was fortunate to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Fri June 14 2013

Coyle delight at 'great' opportunity

Owen Coyle is delighted to given a 'great opportunity' at Wigan, but is under no illusions at the task he faces in getting them back into the Premier League.

Fri June 14 2013

Pellegrini named City manager

Fraser Dainton says Manchester City want Champions League success most and this along with youth development, will be Manuel Pellegrini's main aim.

Fri June 14 2013

Goals! - Pellegrini special

Following Manuel Pellegrini's appointment as Manchester City manager, GOALS! takes a take a look back at some of his former club Malaga's best goals from their run in this season's Champions League.

Fri June 14 2013

New challenge for Pellegrini

Keith Curle and Danny Mills examine what Manuel Pellegrini's first moves will be after taking charge at Manchester City.

Fri June 14 2013

Sporting Chapters - Jeff Stelling

This week on Sporting Chapters we have Sky Sports own Jeff Stelling talking about his book Jeffanory: Stories from Beyond Soccer Saturday

Fri June 14 2013

Whelan confirms Coyle deal

Chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that a deal has been agreed for Owen Coyle to be the next Wigan manager.

Thu June 13 2013

MacGregor cagey on Brittain's future

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor refused to be drawn on whether midfielder Richard Brittain has been offered a new contract by the club.

Thu June 13 2013

Hearts under scrutiny

SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster is concerned with the financial crisis facing Hearts football club.

Thu June 13 2013

McLeish - Scottish merger a positive move

Henry McLeish is pleased that Scottish Football League clubs have voted in favour of a merger with the Scottish Premier League.

Thu June 13 2013

All Hearts players up for sale

Hearts managing director David Southern explains the ongoing financial problems at Hearts. And the news they'll listen to offers for ALL their players.

Thu June 13 2013

Brown unhappy with Ross County

St Johnstone chairman Steve Brown is seeking urgent advice and will fight a decision by Richie Brittain to ignore a pre-contract agreement with the club - and sign a new deal with Ross County instead.

Thu June 13 2013

Fabregas wanted by United?

Graham Hunter brings news of potential transfers involving Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres.

Thu June 13 2013

Messi accused of tax fraud

Lionel Messi and his father are being investigated in Spain for tax fraud.

Wed June 12 2013

Shiels: Fans should back the club

Former Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels has urged fans to back the club in their search for his successor. Shiels was sacked on Monday but supporters have gathered at Rugby Park to protest against the decision.

Wed June 12 2013

Spain secure top spot with Netherlands victory

All the action from Spain's three nil win over the Netherland's in the U21 European Championships.

Wed June 12 2013

Football's summer boot camp

With the new football season over two months away, many players are taking their holidays or just relaxing with some time off. But not all. We caught up with the free agents who've been attending their version of a summer boot camp.

Wed June 12 2013

SFL to merge with SPL

Scottish Football League clubs have voted in favour of a proposed merger with the Scottish Premier League - it means the SFL ceases to be after 123 years - creating a new Scottish Professional Football League.

Wed June 12 2013

The countdown is on for Brazil

It's one year until the 2014 World Cup starts in Brazil and many of the facilities will be tested at the Confederations Cup which starts on Saturday.

Wed June 12 2013

FA should stick with Pearce

Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler believes England should stick with Stuart Pearce despite England's poor performance at the under 21's European Championship in Israel.

Wed June 12 2013

England humiliated

Connor Wickham, Jack Butland and Wilfried Zaha react to England U21's dismal European Championship campaign.

Wed June 12 2013

Hoddle addresses issues

Following England's dismal performance in the under 21's European Championships, Glenn Hoddle thinks there are a number of issues that now need to be addressed by the FA with future under 21 squads and tournaments.

Wed June 12 2013

Coady likened to Carragher

Conor Coady will captain England at the under 20 world cup in Turkey later this month. Peter Taylor has likened the Liverpool defender to Jamie Carragher.

Wed June 12 2013

Wisdom - We didn't perform

Liverpool's Andre Wisdom said that the England team did not perform to their abilities during their under 21's European Championship campaign.

Tue June 11 2013

Italy equalise to draw with Norway

Italy scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn a dramatic 1-1 draw against Norway to top Group A in the European Under-21 Championship.

Wed June 12 2013

Pearce blames players' performances

Stuart Pearce said it was difficult to defend his players following their third straight defeat at the European Under-21 Championship.

Tue June 11 2013

England suffer defeat to hosts

England under-21s ended their European Championship campaign with a third successive defeat, they were beaten 1-nil by hosts Israel.

Tue June 11 2013

Taylor sympathises with Pearce

Stuart Pearce has cited losing key players like Alex Oxlade Chamberlin and Danny Welbeck to the seniors and a reason for England's performances. And under 20s coach Peter Taylor can sympathise.

Tue June 11 2013

The battle of Brittain

St Johnstone Chairman Steve Brown updates Sky Sports News on the Richie Brittain saga.

Tue June 11 2013

Sheffield United appoint Weir

Sheffield United have appointed David Weir as their manager. Weir has signed a three-year contract at Bramall Lane.

Tue June 11 2013

Meet Poland's first Scot

Barry Douglas will be the first Scot to play in the Polish league after joining Lech Poznan from Dundee United.

Tue June 11 2013

Van Gaal eyes Premier League role

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal admits that he likes the atmosphere in England and would like the opportunity to manage in the Premier League.

Mon June 10 2013

Pearce quiet on Bernstein comments

England U21 boss Stuart Pearce refuses to comment on David Bernstein's comments that they were right to allow players to play for the senior squad instead of the European championships.

Tue June 11 2013

Weir joins Sheffield United

Former Scotland captain David Weir has been appointed manager of Sheffield United on a three-year deal.

Mon June 10 2013

New deal for Weimann

Andreas Weimann has put pen to paper on a three-year extension to his contract at Aston Villa.

Thu June 13 2013

Mourinho in it for the long haul

Jose Mourinho says he wants to stay at Chelsea beyond his four-year contract and admits winning the Champions League this year is not a priority.

Mon June 10 2013

No pain in Spain for Jose

Jose Mourinho felt his time spent in Italy and Spain was a good learning experience as a manager.

Mon June 10 2013

Jose happy to reunite with Roman

Jose Mourinho says there was never a breakdown in the relationship between him and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Mon June 10 2013

Jose - I am the happy one

Jose Mourinho admits he is returning to a club he loves.

Mon June 10 2013

Cavani cools transfer talk

Napoli and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has distanced himself from a move to the Premier League and Chelsea.

Mon June 10 2013

Fergie - Mourinho one of the best

Before his retirement Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to Sky about his admiration for Jose Mourinho.

Mon June 10 2013

Lessons to be learnt – Bernstein

Outgoing FA chairman David Bernstein believes they currently do everything possible to help make England successful at international under-21 level.

Sun June 9 2013

Tyler pleads for change

Martin Tyler thinks there needs to be a change at the higher levels of the game if England are to be successful on the internatonal stage.

Sat June 8 2013

Italy U21's through to semi-finals

Italy U21's are through to the semi-finals after a four nil win over Israel U21's.

Sat June 8 2013

Tyler pays tribute as Phil Neville retires

Former England, Manchester United and Everton midfielder Phil Neville has announced his retirement from football - Sky Sports' Martin Tyler pays tribute.

Sat June 8 2013

I'll always follow Wigan fortunes - Martinez

Roberto Martinez believes it was the right time to leave Wigan. The Spaniard says he is fully focused on the new season with Everton but admits he will always follow Wigan's fortunes.

Sat June 8 2013

Ince - Performances unacceptable

Midfielder Tom Ince admits performances just weren't good enough after England were knocked out by Norway in the U21 European Championship.

Sun June 9 2013

Defeat sends England U21's out

England's hopes of progressing in the European Under-21 Championship are over after a 3-1 defeat to Norway.

Sat June 8 2013

The players didn’t perform – Pearce

England U21 coach Stuart Pearce said his side deserve to go out of the European U21 tournament after a 3-1 defeat to Norway.

Sat June 8 2013

Lukaku keen to stay at Chelsea

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says he is looking forward to working with Jose Mourinho next season. The striker spent last season on loan at West Brom and was the sixth highest scorer in the Premier League with 17 goals.

Sat June 8 2013

Brooking remains upbeat

Sir Trevor Brooking believes England U21 will get the result they need against Norway U21 in Petah Tikva.

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Yeovil begin at Millwall

Hull start at Chelsea

Hull start at Chelsea

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

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McPherson calls for Hearts administration

Kinnear Returns

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Borini puts Italy through to final

Confederations Cup marred by protests

Spain through to Euro U21 Final

Giggs 'lucky' to know Ferguson

Coyle delight at 'great' opportunity

Pellegrini named City manager

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New challenge for Pellegrini

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MacGregor cagey on Brittain's future

Hearts under scrutiny

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Brown unhappy with Ross County

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Messi accused of tax fraud

Shiels: Fans should back the club

Spain secure top spot with Netherlands victory

Football's summer boot camp

SFL to merge with SPL

The countdown is on for Brazil

FA should stick with Pearce

England humiliated

Hoddle addresses issues

Coady likened to Carragher

Wisdom - We didn't perform

Italy equalise to draw with Norway

Pearce blames players' performances

England suffer defeat to hosts

Taylor sympathises with Pearce

The battle of Brittain

Sheffield United appoint Weir

Meet Poland's first Scot

Van Gaal eyes Premier League role

Pearce quiet on Bernstein comments

Weir joins Sheffield United

New deal for Weimann

Mourinho in it for the long haul

No pain in Spain for Jose

Jose happy to reunite with Roman

Jose - I am the happy one

Cavani cools transfer talk

Fergie - Mourinho one of the best

Lessons to be learnt – Bernstein

Tyler pleads for change

Italy U21's through to semi-finals

Tyler pays tribute as Phil Neville retires

I'll always follow Wigan fortunes - Martinez

Ince - Performances unacceptable

Defeat sends England U21's out

The players didn’t perform – Pearce