‘Do I enjoy management? No, it’s a job’

Tony Mowbray talks about the highs and lows of life in the Celtic hotseat and how he understands the fans’ frustrations

Smith admits tactics have backfired

The Rangers manager says he has tried to use more attacking players after criticisms but he has only weakened the side

Football a game of two halves? If only . . .

Stand by for a shock: the true halfway point of most football matches occurs much later than the 45th minute

‘Black whistle’ of corruption poisons football

In an attempt to end corruption in its teams China arrests 16 people but admits that repairing fans’ faith will take longer

A piggy stuck in the middle of madness

As Cristiano Ronaldo will find out this weekend, there is nothing quite like being a Real Madrid player venturing to Barcelona

Smith: ‘We just haven’t been good enough’

The Rangers manager says criticisms of his defensive style sparked a move to more attacking play - with mixed results

Grant confident of avoiding relegation

Portsmouth manager will draw on his experience with a struggling Chelsea team to try and revive fortunes at Fratton Park

Ferguson tips Grant to save Portsmouth

Manchester United manager believes the Israeli has the ability to save his new club from relegation from the Premier League

It's crucial we stand united, says Torres

The Spanish striker, who is fighting to be fit for this weekend’s Merseyside derby, has given Rafael Benitez his full backing

Sports Watch: Cantona - the next Fifa president?

Rick Broadbent delivers the lowdown on this week's heroes and villains of the sporting world

President Mugabe grabs World Cup glory

The African tour of the solid gold trophy before the tournament kicks off on the continent next year reached Zimbabwe

Staines Town use FA Cup to raise profile

The visit of Millwall gives the Blue Square South club the chance for another giant killing after beating Shrewsbury

Mission impossible is perfect for Israeli

Taking charge of the bottom team is a perfect scenario for Avram Grant as he will not have player dissent or big names to deal with

Sloppy England galvanised by Carney’s return

Turkey 0 England 3: three goals in final 13 minutes help Hope Powell’s side to victory in opening Women’s World Cup qualifier

McLeish relishing another derby day

Birmingham manager believes Sunday clash with Wolves at Molineux is key fixture in attempt to retain Premier League status

Home-town enthusiasm hands bid timely boost

After weeks of infighting and political scrapping, England showed the face of football the world wanted to see at Wembley

Wick Academy ready to put themselves on map

The most northerly club in Britain has been revived and is preparing to entertain Brechin City in the Scottish Cup

Wilkie backs Kennedy to deal with early exit

Dundee United defender knows all about chronic knee injuries and believes the former Celtic player will be able to cope

Groundsharing lacking appeal in Europe

Those backing a single stadium for Everton and Liverpool should note it has not been a bed or roses in either Milan or Turin

Hodgson and Hangeland to sign new contracts

Highly-rated manager and dependable central defender both ready to commit long-term futures to bringing success to Craven Cottage

Cohen hoping family values can pay

Bolton Wanderers player determined to emulate his famous father

Kennedy speaks of retirement from game

The former Celtic defender says he has no bitterness or anger over the tackle that forced him out at the age of 26

Junior clubs unlikely to join pyramid system

Scotland's hopes of introducing promotion and relagtion to third division appear to be dashed by financial pressures

Portsmouth need Grant to be their special one

Former Chelsea manager agrees to succeed Paul Hart at Fratton Park and aims to win over doubters by saving club from drop