Di Matteo to be unveiled as new MK Dons manager

The former Chelsea and Lazio midfield player will replace Paul Ince, who left to join Blackburn Rovers last week

Sheffield United sign Sun Jihai and Halford

Kevin Blackwell has completed the permanent signing of the China international, while the former Reading defender joins on loan

Sullivan denies sexual assault claims

The Birmingham City chairman has refuted an allegation of sexual assault, after a 25-year-old women claimed she was molested

Kevin Blackwell: Players have much to learn

Sheffield United’s manager witnesses the dedication and commitment it takes to become favourite for an Olympic gold

Poortvliet free to take charge of Southampton

The Dutchman can begin his new job after the Championship club were ordered to pay Helmond Sport £60,000 in compensation

Birmingham insist McFadden stays

Alex McLeish is attempting to price the forward out of a return to Scotland after rejecting a £5.5 million bid from Celtic

Pearson named Leicester manager

The former Southampton coach becomes the club's sixth manager since chairman Milan Mandaric took over at the Walkers

Analysis: Craig Tregurtha

The Times' deputy sports editor and MK Dons supporter, gives his verdict on the of Paul Ince. He talks to Ben Smith

Ince to be named Blackburn manager

Michael Laudrup has also held talks at Ewood Park but the MK Dons boss is favourite to fill the post

Kean rejects Chelsea coaching job

Coventry City's assistant manager says he was approached about joining Luiz Felipe Scolari's coaching staff

Jewell predicts competitive Championship

The Derby County manager expects the league to be as tough as ever this season, his side begin the season against Doncaster

League Two fixtures

League One fixtures

Championship fixtures

Ramsey completes move to Arsenal

The highly-rated 17-year-old Cardiff City midfielder signs a 'long-term contract for an undisclosed fee' at the Emirates

Carling Cup first round draw

Relegated Reading travel to Dagenham and Redbridge whilst newly promoted Exeter are paired with Southampton

Arsenal win £5 million race for Ramsey

The London club has beaten off competition from Manchester United and Everton for highly-rated Cardiff midfielder

Ramos sells Giovani vision of Spurs success

Barcelona's Mexico midfield player chooses White Hart Lane after the club's Spanish coach maps out his future plans

Hull City confirm Okocha departure

The 34-year-old Nigeria midfielder leaves KC Stadium after club fail to take up year's option on his contract

Luton handed ten-point deduction

Football League could increase the penalty on Monday after FA finds League Two club guilty of 15 misconduct charges