Summary

  • Strachan leaves after SFA board meeting

  • Assistant coach Mark McGhee also goes

  • Strachan: 'It has been a real privilege'

  • Moyes, O'Neill, McLeish in frame

  1. Confidence coursingpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    No problem with belief

    You've got to admire David Wagner's composure in this, his first season in the top flight.

    He said: "We have no problem with confidence here. We’ve collected points and have been competitive against good teams.”

    He's right as well.

    They'll really give Bournemouth a challenge on the South Coast on Saturday.

  2. Going for a Sagnapublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Foxes boss on free transfer

    On free agent Bacary Sagna, Shakespeare said: "We've looked at him before but not recently."

    Bacary SagnaImage source, Getty Images
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    Bacary Sagna

  3. Ndidi fine for Baggiespublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Vardy also recovered

    Wilfred NdidiImage source, Getty Images
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    Wilfred Ndidi

    More positive injury news from the King Power stadium.

    Shakespeare says Wilfred Ndidi is fit to face West Brom. His injury scare turned out to be cramp.

    Striker Jamie Vardy has fully recovered from a hip problem. "He's trained every day this week and looked sharp," said Shakespeare.

    Leicester's other internationals, including Ben Chilwell, have returned fit.

    Robert Huth remains sidelined though.

  4. Shakespeare on Silvapublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Foxes boss not happy

    You may be aware of this one.

    Fifa have played hardball with Leicester over their attempts to complete a complex deal for Adrien Silva that have rumbled on since deadline day.

    Craig Shakespeare isn't impressed. He said he's "disappointed" and the in-limbo player is "fine" but frustrated. "He's going to have his moments," he said.

    On whether he'll pursue the club's case with CAS he said: "I'll leave it in the hands of the club."

    Adrien SilvaImage source, Getty Images
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    Adrien Silva

  5. Bony could make itpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Clement not giving up on striker

    Swans boss Paul Clement says striker Wilfried Bony has a "50-50" chance of playing against Huddersfield on Saturday.

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    Wilfied Bony

  6. Get the round in David!published at 13:25 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Huddersfield manager meets fans

    This is nice.

    Huddersfield's German boss Wagner met up with some of the club's faithful earlier in the week.

    “I met some fans in the week & we had a good night," he said. "They are still so excited & I know and trust they will stay with us.”

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    David Wagner

  7. Clement impressed by Townpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Newcomers start made an impression

    Paul Clement is not underestimating Swansea's opponents, Huddersfield, ahead of their meeting.

    "They play nice football, they are well coached and you have to say well done to them on the start they have made," he said.

  8. Hefele updatepublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    But of course there's always one

    Wagner, however, did confirm Huddersfield will be without Michael Hefele for a wee while longer.

    "He has seen the specialists and we’re recovering him without surgery for another 4-6 weeks," he said of the player, who has an Achilles problem.

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    Michael Hefele

  9. No injuries for Huddersfieldpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Wagner relived

    It's alright for some eh?!

    Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner reports no new injury concerns for his squad following the international break.

  10. Sanches a big doubtpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Blow for Swansea

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    Paul Clement

    Renato Sanches is a major doubt for Swansea's match against Huddersfield on Saturday with a minor thigh injury, says Swans boss Paul Clement.

  11. Shakespeare herepublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Foxes boss arrives

    Craig Shakespeare has arrived for his Leicester press conference ahead of the West Brom game on Monday.

    Updates imminently.

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    Leicester take on West Brom

  12. Kraft still keen on Englandpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    US Sports giant eyes Premier League

    Just as we wait for the conferences to start this is interesting.

    The immensely wealthy owner of NFL Champions the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft, is still interested in buying a Premier League club.

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    Robert Kraft

  13. We're back - plenty coming uppublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Press conferences aplenty

    Huddersfield, Leicester, Swansea, Burnley, Watford and West Ham all have press conferences in the next couple of hours - starting at 1pm.

    We'll keep you up to date with the essential information that emerges.

  14. Marco done wellpublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Wenger impressed

    Wenger is the elder statesman of Premier League managers but he isn't stingy with praise for the young pups.

    On Saturday's dug-out rival, Watford manager Marco Silva, 40, he said: "He has impressed. Watford play good football. He has done very well."

    Watford's Marco SilvaImage source, Getty Images
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    Watford's Marco Silva

  15. What about Jack?published at 10:01 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Wilshire latest

    And a quick one on Jack Wilshere's much speculated future.

    Wenger said: "He doesn’t have to leave Arsenal to get to the World Cup. In the best form I have seen him for a long time.

    "If he keeps playing as he is he will go to the World Cup. I wish he goes to the World Cup."

    Arsenal midfielder Jack WilshireImage source, Getty Images
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    Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire

  16. Arsene on Christmas Evepublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    It's a no from him

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    Arsene Wenger

    Just switching back to Arsenal, here's Wenger striking a blow for ordinary put-upon football fans across the land when it comes to fixtures on 24 December.

    "We have to adapt to the schedule but if it happens personally the game should be played no later than 2pm.

    "You call me a traditionalist. Personally, I would prefer to be at home on Christmas Eve and celebrate but that could still happen if we play early on the day.

    "You wouldn't want to sacrifice an evening with the family.

    "We move to a society where religion isn't considered anymore in any decision and people want to watch football in the Christmas period."

  17. Bring on the King Powerpublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Pulis upbeat

    Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare embraces West Brom boss Tony Pulis (right)Image source, Getty Images
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    Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare embraces West Brom boss Tony Pulis (right)

    Surely Leicester won't be feeling especially accommodating when West Brom rock up on Monday night aiming to compound their tough start to the season.

    But Pulis says he's usually impressed with the welcome his side gets.

    "Leciester are are a great club," he said. "We get looked after there. I'm looking forward to going there on Monday night."

  18. Grzegorz is Greatpublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Pulis pleased with Poland star

    Pulis is thrilled with the progress of summer loan singing Grzegorz Krychowiak.

    He believes there's more to come from the lively Poland and Paris St Germain winger too.

    He said: "He is an even better player than what he's shown already. He's really mixed in. His English is fantastic."

    Grzegorz KrychowiakImage source, Getty Images
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    Grzegorz Krychowiak

  19. Injury updatespublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Robson-Kane and Chadli

    There is a back concern for Nacer Chadli (centre) pictured here in action for West BromImage source, Getty Images
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    There is a back concern for Nacer Chadli (centre) pictured here in action for West Brom

    On Belgium international Nacer Chadli's fitness Pulis said: "Nacer is seeing a back specialist abroad and he won't be back in the building until Saturday morning."

    On Hal Robson-Kanu's availability he added: "Hal has a little strain and Mozza hurt his calf muscle so there are a couple of niggles. Two days extra might help."

  20. West Brom newspublished at 09:36 British Summer Time 12 October 2017

    Tony Pulis has spoken

    West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has been speaking to the media ahead of the Baggies Midlands derby clash with struggling Leicester City on Monday night.

    He was pleased with James McClean's form for Ireland during the international break, after he scored the only goal to edge out Wales on Tuesday night.

    "James has done brilliant," he said. "He's a great lad and it was a great goal for Ireland. I'm pleased for him."