Taylor battling to save Watford from administration
December 17 – Former England and Watford manager Graham Taylor (pictured) has been appointed interim chairman at Vicarage Road as the Coca-Club Championship club battles for its survival.
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Premier League
Gold and Sullivan make £50 million offer for West Ham
December 14 - Former Birmingham City owners David Gold and David Sullivan (pictured) have made a £50 million offer for West Ham United, who are currently struggling in the bottom three of the Premier League.
Police rule out criminal investigation into Birmingham City
December 11 – West Midlands Police have ruled out a criminal investigation into allegations of “financial irregularities” in the accounts of Premier League Birmingham City, they announced today.
Exclusive: Liverpool are a club going nowhere fast says Marsh
By Duncan Mackay
December 11 – Liverpool’s problems, already serious following their elimination from the Champions League and struggling in the Premiership, could become even worse, former Manchester City and England star Rodney Marsh has warned today.
Usmanov increases holding in Arsenal
December 11 – The battle for control of Arsenal has begun to heat up Uzbekistan’s Alisher Usmanov (pictured) increased his stake in the club.
Exclusive: Keegan and Curbishley cases have changed landscape for English managers
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By Mike Rowbottom
December 9 – When, a little more than a year after he had managed Derby County to the 1974-75 First Division title, Dave Mackay read a national newspaper story claiming he was to be replaced, his reaction was characteristically defiant. As he admits in his autobiography The Real Mackay (Mainstream, £15.99), he stormed into the boardroom and challenged the club’s directors to deny that they had been behind the article.
American Kroenke close to making Arsenal takeover bid
November 23 – American businessman Stan Kroenke (pictured) has bought 10 more shares in Premiership club Arsenal to put him closer to the threshold that forces him to make a takeover bid.
West Midlands Police called into investigate Birmingham City
November 17 – West Midlands Police have visited Premirship club Birmingham City after being called in by new owner Carson Yeung (pictured), who is angry after inheriting bills for over £6 million from various agents’ fees and transfer instalments.
Newcastle United to name ground after Ashley’s shops
November 4 – Newcastle United’s stadium will be renamed “sportsdirect.com @ St James’ Park Stadium” until the end of the season it has been announced.
Liverpool to help Indian football
June 9 – Premiership club Liverpool have signed a deal to help develop football in India as it chases its twin goals of qualifying for the London 2012 Olympics and the 2018 World Cup.