Kevin Ratcliffe has hit out at Everton owner Bill Kenwright after David Moyes’ uncompensated exit to Manchester United has left them searching for a new boss on the cheap.
The Scotsman leaves Goodison Park after 11 years in charge after the final game of the season, but with his chairman failing to tie him down to a new contract he joins the Red Devils without the Toffees being paid a penny.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers told talkSPORT he believes the Reds can challenge for the top four next season, following an encouraging debut campaign at the helm of the Merseyside club.
The Northern Irishman’s appointment last summer marked the beginning of a transitional period at Anfield, following the departure of club legend Kenny Dalglish.
A sensational 7-44 From Stuart Broad at Lord’s gave England a 170-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test.
James Anderson had taken the plaudits during the first innings as he became only the fourth Englishman to take 300 Test wickets, but Broad ripped through the Kiwis to seal a breathtaking win.
New Zealand had given themselves every chance of a win when at the start of day four they took England’s remaining four second innings wickets four just 30 run.
Arsenal legend Bob Wilson has told talkSPORT that missing out on Champions League football will not be a disaster for the club.
A win for the Gunners over Newcastle at St James’ Park will see them seal fourth place, and if Chelsea lose to Everton they could even come third.
A draw or loss for Arsene Wenger’s men, though, coupled with a Tottenham victory over Sunderland at White Hart Lane will see them finish behind their rivals for the first time since 1995, leaving them with Europa League football next campaign.
Robbie Deans has told talkSPORT that Quade Cooper could still join Australia’s squad to take on the British and Irish Lions.
The Queensland Reds fly-half wasn’t included in Deans’ premlinary 25-man group as the two sides meet in June and July for three epic encounters which you can hear live and exclusively on talkSPORT.
But Deans has insisted he can earn himself a place in their final 31-man squad should he put in a good performance when his domestic side play the Lions on Saturday, June 8.
Manchester United’s decision to replace Sir Alex Ferguson with David Moyes will be a huge boost to young British coaches, claims Gareth Southgate.
The Everton boss has signed a six-year deal to take over from the Red Devils legend on June 1, beating the likes of Jose Mourinho to the role.
Jamie Carragher have backed Rafa Benitez to take over at Everton.
The interim Chelsea boss has refused to knock down speculation linking him with the top job at Goodison Park, as the Toffees look to replace David Moyes, who has agreed a six-year deal at Manchester United.
Rafa Benitez has refused to rule out a move to Everton – although he admits it would be difficult for him to take charge at Goodison Park.
The interim Chelsea manager is almost certain to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, but has admitted he would like to stay in the Premier League.
Kevin Davies has told talkSPORT he is looking to return to the Premier League after being released from Bolton after ten years of service.
The striker previously revealed his Bolton exit in an exclusive interview on Drive Time in March, while the 36-year-old has since played his final game for the club and was given a fitting send-off by the fans and teammates.
Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has told talkSPORT that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
The right-back, 26, has spent four years at St James’ Park, but his contract runs out at the end of May and he appears set to move away from the north east.
And Simpson has admitted that it will be emotional to exit the club.
Asked if he will leave after their match with Arsenal, the right-back said: “I think it does look that way, unfortunately.