New boss drops 20-year-old for his off-field behaviour in the wake of Everton defeat

‘I certainly had a say, but the final say? It was more of a combined collective decision’

‘I haven’t the certainty we will stay in the league, the situation we are in is difficult’

Youngster still can’t receive first England call-up, as clearance has not yet been granted

Bottom placed midlanders play Tottenham on Monday night in White Hart Lane

Level of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managers

‘The expectancy level outweighs the realism at the club at the minute’

Aston Villa defender was involved in a tunnel incident following defeat to Swansea City

Retired Trinidad and Tobago striker wants to take over former club after Sherwood sacking

Like Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool, lack of control was key aspect behind departure

Defeat to Swansea the final straw with club languishing in 19th place in the league

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Sad week for football as news of Johan Cruyff’s lung cancer is revealed

All the latest injury and suspension updates ahead of the big games

Belgian side come back from a goal down to take the points

Striker returns from suspension to bring positive end to stormy week for Mourinho

Carragher and Souness left to analyse decline and fall of another Liverpool manager

An alarming Sunderland collapse sees West Ham come back from two goals down

He went 11 league games without a goal before ending the drought last weekend

David Meyler scores winner as Hull beat Swansea