BRIAN KIDD insisted he understood why Manchester City’s fans were chanting for Roberto Mancini — but says it is time to move on. The Etihad crowd showed their appreciation to the axed Italian by singing his name during the surprise 3-2 defeat. There was also a welcome for incoming boss Manuel Pellegrini in the form of a Chilean flag, while supporters did not forget the club’s...Full Story »

Andy Carroll: Has admitted that his future at West Ham depends on Liverpool West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has admitted that he would love for Andy Carroll to be signed on a permanent basis after his loan deal from Liverpool ended. Carroll was one of the stars of West Ham's 4-2 victory over Reading, and received a rapturous ovation from the Upton Park crowd both during and after the game. Ask...Full Story »

JOAO THE ONE THAT I WANT ... Joao Moutinho JOAO MOUTINHO is the first target in Andre Villas-Boas’ summer revolution at Spurs. The Porto midfielder, 26, almost joined Tottenham at the start of the season before his move collapsed. Spurs boss AVB worked with Moutinho in Portugal and wants to make him a key player. But a deal would cost at least £30million and Monaco are also consid...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has been linked with Real Madrid defender Pepe, 30, but the Spaniards want £20m. The Portuguese defender has been out of favour in recent weeks with preferring French 20-year-old Raphael Varane. Pelligrini faces losing one of his star men with Carlos Tevez admitting that he would be interested in a move to Paris St Germain. Interest: Manuel Pellegri...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho's fate as Real Madrid coach will be sealed at a directors meeting scheduled for Monday evening. Real have already made their move to make Carlo Ancelotti their next boss after the Italian asked to quit French champions PSG on Sunday. Mourinho brought the club into disrepute yet again on Friday night when he was sent off along with Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2-1 defeat against Atlet...Full Story »

HAPPY END-ING ... David Moyes left Preston for Everton DAVID MOYES admitted he almost did not go down the managerial road that has led him to the top job in British football. The Scot will replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United on July 1 after 11 years at Everton. But he admitted it took some thinking to accept his first manager’s job at Preston. Moyes, 50, was player-coach and ass...Full Story »

The left-back expresses his delight at signing his extended new deal before insisting that his side will return stronger after a disappointing season all around Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year contract at the Etihad Stadium that will keep him at the club until 2017. The Frenchman joined City two years ago and has 56 league appearances for the club since leavi...Full Story »

The Potters manager refutes suggestions that the retiring striker has failed to impress at the Brittania Stadium, highlighting his positive influence in the dressing room Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has defended the signing of Michael Owen, insisting that the striker has been a success at the club despite failing to make a single league start. The former England international joined the cl...Full Story »

Mr Livepool went through 16 years without being linked BAFFLED ... Jamie Carragher is at a loss as to why no club attempted to buy him JAMIE CARRAGHER will head into retirement tonight puzzled by one burning question — why didn’t any other club ever try to sign him? During his 16 years at Anfield, Carragher has never been linked with a move to another club and says he was never to...Full Story »

OLD PALS' ACT ... Santi Cazorla and Manuel Pellegrini during their Malaga days SANTI CAZORLA has told Manchester City to expect the spectacular if Manuel Pellegrini is installed as the club’s new boss. Malaga coach Pellegrini is set to be appointed as Roberto Mancini’s successor at the Etihad. And Arsenal playmaker Cazorla knows exactly what City can expect if they put the Chilean...Full Story »