Summary

  • Transfer news as it happens

  • Aston Villa & Leicester charged by FA

  • Former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward dies at 91

  • Aston Villa sign Carles Gil from Valencia

  • O'Sullivan equals Stephen Hendry's record of 775 centuries

  • Your views on Roy Hodgson's Ballon d'Or top three #bbcsportsday

  1. Postpublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    That's the end of another edition of Sportsday, but in less than 24 hours there'll be more transfer gossip and sports news to keep you entertained throughout the day. In the meantime, why not join Neil Johnston for live text commentary of the FA Cup third-round replays - featuring West Ham versus Everton.

  2. Latest gossippublished at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Gareth BaleImage source, PA

    Manchester United are ready to make a £117m bid for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, according to the Daily Star. , external

    Chelsea are also said to be interested in the Welshman, who joined the Spanish club in 2013.

  3. Knox-Johnston wins sailing honourpublished at 18:39 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has been named as the Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalists' Association.

    The 75-year-old sailing legend finished third in class in the transatlantic Route du Rhum race last year.

    Knox-Johnston's award is the fourth time he has won the title, with his first coming back in 1969.

  4. Luzon appointed Charlton coachpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Charlton have named Guy Luzon as their new head coach. The 39-year-old has signed an initial contract at The Valley until the end of the 2015/16 season and replaces Bob Peeters, who was dismissed on Sunday evening.

    "I am happy to have joined Charlton and will work as hard as I can to try and make the club successful," said Luzon.

    "We have talented players in the squad and it is my job to try and bring the best out of them."

  5. Clarke set to become ECB presidentpublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Giles Clarke is set to become the England and Wales Cricket Board's first president, and Colin Graves his replacement as chairman, following a strategy meeting recommendation.

    Representatives from all 18 first-class counties, and the MCC, unanimously agreed to the creation of the new role of ECB president after a two-day meeting.

    The proposed changes will be sent in writing to ECB members later this month, and it has been further recommended that the nominations committee put forward current chairman Clarke as the board's prospective president.

  6. Latest gossippublished at 18:23 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    David De GeaImage source, Getty Images

    Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has suggested the Spanish giants have no need to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

    De Gea has been linked with a move back to his homeland while the Red Devils have this month brought in another high-profile keeper in-ex Barcelona man Victor Valdes.

    But asked if he could see Real recruiting De Gea, Calderon told talkSPORT: "I don't know, but what I do know is we already have the best goalkeeper in the world, which is Iker Casillas.

    "We also have just bought Keylor Navas. I don't see any need to get any other goalkeeper."

  7. Footballpublished at 18:13 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Erik LamelaImage source, Reuters

    Tottenham will still be without Erik Lamela and Ryan Mason for the FA Cup third-round replay , externalagainst Burnley on Wednesday.

    Lamela has been sidelined since 31 December with a calf problem, while Mason sustained a hamstring injury in Spurs' 5-3 win against Chelsea on New Year's Day.

  8. Smith rules out Rangers returnpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Former Rangers manager Walter Smith says he will never return to Ibrox in an official capacity and regrets joining the troubled club's board.

    Smith returned to Ibrox in November 2012 as a non-executive director under then chief executive Charles Green and became chairman six months later.

    "I still go to the games now and again, but I would not go back on to the board again," said the 66-year-old. "I learned it's an environment I'm not particularly comfortable in."

  9. O'Sullivan's record-equalling tonpublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Ronnie O'Sullivan v Stephen Hendry

    As has already been reported, defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan equalled Stephen Hendry's all-time centuries record of 775 as he beat Ricky Walden 6-4 in the Masters.

    You can watch O'Sullivan's century break - which included a remarkable fluke - by clicking here.

  10. Memories of Sir Jackpublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Sir Jack Hayward (right) with Dave JonesImage source, Getty Images

    Former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward has died at the age of 91, BBC Sport's Pat Murphy remembers the "ideal chairman".

    "His love affair with Wolves began before the Second World War," says Murphy. "He was born near Molineux and would slip under the turnstile as a young boy and get in for nothing. He used to joke that he owed Wolves for all those freebies.

    "If you wanted to make up component parts of the ideal club chairman, then Sir Jack Hayward had the lot. He had romanticism but practical common sense, deep pockets, a willingness to be talked around to buying another player by a persistent manager and a respect for supporters.

    "The museum at Molineux is one of the best I've ever seen. When Sir Jack came to see it last year he was asked to sign the guest book and simply wrote 'Glad to have helped'. That was typical of Sir Jack. He more than helped, he was Wolves for a long time."

  11. Cipriani undecided over Sale futurepublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Danny CiprianiImage source, Getty Images

    Danny Cipriani will make a decision over his Sale future in the next couple of weeks but insists his England prospects are not his only consideration.

    "The decision I make will not be based purely on England selection," Cipriani, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season, told BT Sport's Rugby Tonight programme.

    "There are other factors like family, the opportunities to play in different places or to stay with a quality team that I have thoroughly enjoyed playing for."

  12. Cazorla likes being in centre of attentionpublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Santi CazorlaImage source, Reuters

    Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla says he performs at his best when he's playing in the centre of midfield.

    The Spaniard, who scored four league goals last month, told Arsenal's official website:, external "I have more space [in the middle], more possibilities to score and assist, and I like this position very much. I always can help the team and I love when I play in the middle.

    "I want to continue to play at this level for the rest of the season. I always want to help the team with goals. I hope to score more until the end of the season. It's very important for me and the team."

  13. Postpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    BBC Radio 5 live

    There will be live coverage of the FA Cup third-round replay between West Ham and Everton on BBC Radio 5 live from 19:45 GMT.

    One of the questions Mark Pougatch and co will be asking is: What's so wrong with Roy Hodgson picking Javier Mascherano as his number one player for 2014 in the Ballon d'Or ballot? Don't forget, you can phone-in with your thoughts after full-time.

  14. 'Southampton can shock the world'published at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Morgan SchneiderlinImage source, Getty Images
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    Morgan Schneiderlin

    Morgan Schneiderlin says Southampton can "shock the world" and qualify for the Champions League this season.

    The midfielder, 25, believes Saints, currently third in the Premier League, can stay in the top four as "something special is going on" at the club.

    "We want to put Southampton in the spotlight. That will be a shock for the country and the world," he said. "We want to reach the Champions League. We want to change this tradition of it being all the big teams."

  15. Hibs suffer £800,000 losspublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Hibs players in despair after suffering relegationImage source, SNS

    Hibernian's turnover fell by more than a quarter last season as they posted operating losses of £800,000.

    The Edinburgh club started the season in Europa League qualifying but ended it being relegated from Scotland's top flight.

    Turnover fell to £5.8m for the year to 31 July - down from £8m the previous season.

  16. Transfer latestpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Mario BalotelliImage source, Getty Images

    The Evening Standard , externalsays Liverpool strikers Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini will not be returning to their native Italy in January.

    Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has told Mediaset Premium: "Balotelli has a contract with Liverpool and can't really be offered to other clubs."

    Borini's representative Marco de Marchi told SportItalia: "Borini will not return to Italy in January."

  17. Postpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    WolvesImage source, BBC Sport

    Daily Telegraph's Henry Winter: , external"Flags at half-mast at Molineux after the sad news that Sir Jack Hayward has passed away."

  18. First day nerves?published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Carlos Sanchez (left) with Carles GilImage source, BBC Sport

    Aston Villa FC: , external"GIL FIRST DAY: Carles Gil is warmly greeted by his former team-mate Carlos Sanchez."

  19. Villa & Leicester chargedpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Both Aston Villa and Leicester City have been charged by the Football Association for their players' behaviour during their match on 10 January.

    It is alleged that during added time at the end of the second half both clubs failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

    The clubs have until 18:00 GMT on 16 January to respond to the charge.

  20. Notts County sign Preston's Hayhurstpublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 January 2015

    Notts County have signed Republic of Ireland Under-19 international winger Will Hayhurst from League One rivals Preston North End on an 18-month deal.

    The 20-year-old made his North End debut in April 2012 and played 48 games for the club.

    But Hayhurst only started two league matches for the Lilywhites this season, with just four starts in 11 appearances in total.