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From the back pages, June 19: FA decide not to renew England U-21s coach Stuart Pearce’s contract

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:17:43 GMT

STUART PEARCE has paid the price for England’s early exit from the European U-21 Championships after being informed by the FA that they will not renew his contract. (The Express)

Former YM boss John Suter appointed Steyning Town manager

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:39 GMT

Steyning Town Football Club have appointed John Suter as their new first team manager.

From the back pages, June 18: Poyet doesn’t have a case to answer!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:57 GMT

Gus Poyet’s bitter row with Brighton has taken another twist after the League Manager’s Association blasted the club for its handling of what they call ‘unfounded charges’. (Daily Mail)

From the back pages, June 17: Murray wins third Queen’s title

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:23:10 GMT

ANDY MURRAY won the AEGON Championship at Queen’s club for the third time after a rain delay — then shed a tear as he dedicated the title to pal Ross Hutchins. (The Sun)

Colbran: ‘No confusion over Jamie Brotherton signing for Horsham’

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:59:31 GMT

Hornets boss Simon Colbran insists Jamie Brotherton has joined his side from near-neighbours Worthing.

From the back pages, June 14: Barca in for £17m Torres

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:10:49 GMT

BARCELONA are ready to end Fernando Torres’ Chelsea nightmare. The Spanish champs are preparing an audacious £17million bid for the misfit striker — £33m LESS than the British record transfer fee Chelsea paid Liverpool for him two years ago. (The Sun)

From the back pages, June 13: David Warner dropped by Australia after punching Joe Root in a bar

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:12:59 GMT

Alastair Cook lined up squarely behind Joe Root this afternoon insisting that the punch thrown at the Yorkshire batsman by David Warner at a bar had been unprovoked. (The Times)

From the back pages, June 12: Lew’s all yours, United

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:13:46 GMT

MANCHESTER UNITED can have Robert Lewandowski — as long as they stump up £25.5million. His club Borussia Dortmund have put the blocks on an expected move to European champs Bayern Munich. (The Sun)

From the back pages, June 11: Jose Mourinho at Chelsea: ‘I’m the happy one’, says manager as he discusses John Terry, Roman Abramovich and his ambitions

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:31:39 GMT

Jose Mourinho has addressed the media for the first time since his re-appointment as manager of Chelsea, touching on his plans for the club including the futures of some of the current playing staff, including John Terry. (The Independent)

Strikers Brotherton and Cade re-join Horsham as Colbran gets top targets

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:34:09 GMT

Horsham FC have taken advantage of the change of management at Crawley Down by signing three of their players.

From the back pages, June 9: England draw first blood after pacemen shackle weakened Australia

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:10:45 GMT

England, all smooth, unspectacular efficiency, thrashed the Australians by 48 runs in their first encounter of the summer with the tourists. They must hope that it will be just as easy in the countless fixtures coming up between the two sides; they must know that it won’t be. (The Guardian)

From the back pages, June 8: David Moyes signs first Manchester United player, a Uruguayan full-back

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:32:06 GMT

David Moyes has completed his first signing as Manchester United’s manager after the Premier League champions announced the arrival of the right-back Guillermo Varela. (Guardian)

From the back pages, June 7: Hulk insists Mourinho has bid £35m to bring Brazil striker to Chelsea

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:03:47 GMT

Brazil striker Hulk has confirmed Jose Mourinho wants him at Stamford Bridge and has bid around £35million to lure him away from Zenit St Petersburg. (Daily Mail)

Steyning Town FC and Steyning Strikers announce merger

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:17:48 GMT

The future of football in Steyning looks bright after the two major local footballing clubs this week joined forces.

County League clubs unite to stop FA changes - plus shake-up planned for Division Three

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:25:25 GMT

Battle lines are being drawn after all 50 Sussex County League sides agreed to back the fight against the FA’s decision to move Rye and Crowborough into the Kent League.

Michael Hunter and Glenn Woodburn the latest to commit to Horsham FC

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:54:13 GMT

Fans’ player of the season Michael Hunter and centre back Glenn Woodburn are the latest players to pledge their immediate futures to Horsham Football Club.

From the back pages, June 6: United step up Ronaldo bid

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:07:34 GMT

MANCHESTER UNITED have stepped up their efforts to make Cristiano Ronaldo the signing of the summer. The Red Devils are convinced they can take advantage of uncertainty at Real Madrid to bring him back home to Old Trafford. (The Sun)

From the back pages, June 5: Chelsea hijack Arsenal bid for striker Jovetic

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:47:48 GMT

José Mourinho’s first significant act since returning to Chelsea could be to deliver a blow to his old foe, Arsène Wenger, as he is intent on hijacking Arsenal’s attempts to sign Stevan Jovetic. (The Times)

TD Shipley fold from the County League

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:58:53 GMT

TD Shipley Football Club have announced they will no longer be running a County League side as of next season.

From the back pages, June 4: Everton agree deal for Mártinez

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:15:06 GMT

Everton are close to confirming the appointment of Roberto Martínez as their new manager having agreed a compensation fee of almost £2m with Wigan Athletic. (The Guardian)