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TRANSFER GOSSIP
Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos is being offered a move to Deportivo La Coruna as he pursues a bid to play for Mexico in the World Cup. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa are keen to loan striker Marlon Harewood to Newcastle for three months. (Daily Mirror)

OTHER GOSSIP
Former Tottenham and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has quit Notts County after only one game, having agreed a £40,000-a-week deal at the end of August.The Sun

Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is on track to win his legal battle with Magpies owner Mick Ashley, which could net the ex-England boss £8m compensation. Keegan is seeking constructive dismissal after quitting his St James' Park role a year ago. Daily Star

Everton are furious after Blackburn's El Hadji Diouf, in an interview on Senegalese radio, claimed their fans hurled bananas at him on Sunday. Police are investigating the striker for alleged racial abuse of a ball-boy in Rovers' 3-0 defeat.The Sun

Former Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has emerged as favourite for the Rotherham managerial post. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster may be dropped for Saturday's match at Stoke City, with Tomas Kuszczak set to be given a starting place. (The Sun)

WAG OF THE DAY
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AND FINALLY
The football "yob" look of the 1980s is making a big comeback following the release of hooligan flick The Firm, with sales of sportswear brands such as Fila and Sergio Tacchini soaring.Daily Star

more bollox later . . .

Have to say that the Wag was the only reason I liked having Bernie at COMS

Brazilian star Ronaldinho denies he is thinking of retiring before his AC Milan contract expires in 2011, and adds he is "very happy" at the Italian club. http://www.marca.com/2009/09/22/futbol/ ... 14320.html

Leslie warns Bacon
http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/27 ... stay_.aspx

Swansea and Manchester City have been urged to put to an end the Emyr Huws saga
http://www.planetswans.co.uk/article.as ... cleID=9878

Sheikh purchases remaining 10% of shares
http://www.imscouting.com/global_news_item.aspx?id=3150

Bellamy and Neville warned by FA

Bellamy struck two stunning goals for the visitors at Old Trafford
Craig Bellamy and Gary Neville will not face improper conduct charges from the Football Association over their behaviour in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Instead Manchester City striker Bellamy and Manchester United defender Neville have been warned over their behaviour.

Bellamy appeared to shove a fan in the face after the supporter went on to the pitch, while Neville ran towards City's fans after United's dramatic 4-3 win.

Neville was a non-playing substitute in a match decided by a Michael Owen goal.

Three years ago Neville received a £5,000 FA fine and was warned over his future conduct after he celebrated in front of Liverpool's fans after United secured a late winner over their rivals at Old Trafford.

My take is that he thought the fella might spit in his face or something

Man City assistant Mark Bowen
"In relation to Craig Bellamy the match referee has confirmed that he would not have sent the player off had he seen the incident with the fan at the time," said the FA statement.

"Gary Neville has been reminded of his responsibilities following his actions after Manchester United's final goal deep into injury time."

United have also avoided any disciplinary action after City substitute Javier Garrido was struck on the head by a coin thrown from the home section of the stadium at half-time.

It is likely that former United hero Carlos Tevez had been the target as he was standing near Garrido when the coin was thrown.

The Argentine, who moved across to Eastlands in the summer, was booed throughout the match by some of the home supporters.


Hughes won't punish Bellamy
"The FA fully expects the club to use all available means to identify and deal with the culprit appropriately and, along with the fan who entered the field of play, look to issue bans on attending future matches," the FA statement added.

In the aftermath of Sunday's derby, City boss Mark Hughes and his assistant Mark Bowen jumped to the defence of Bellamy, insisting that the striker would not be punished by the club.

"The guy made an aggressive move," said Hughes. "Craig just put a defensive hand out to push him away."

Bowen added: "My take is that he thought the fella might spit in his face or something."

The police are looking at the Bellamy incident, while the supporter has been by Greater Manchester Police for entering the playing area "without lawful authority".

In a hotly-contested derby battle, City came from behind on three occasions, with Bellamy scoring two magnificent goals, including an equaliser to make it 3-3 in the 90th minute.

FOOTBALL BLOG
Ferguson wanted victory so badly to remind City where the power lies in Manchester

BBC Sport's Phil McNulty
City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is already facing an FA improper conduct charge after running the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal supporters after scoring against his former team.

The Manchester United fan who came on to the pitch after Owen's late goal is set to appear in court later this month.

A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: "A man has been charged following an incident at the end of the match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford.

"Jake Joseph Clarke, 21, is charged with going onto a playing area without lawful authority or excuse and will appear before Trafford Magistrates' Court on September 30."

Meanwhile Hughes and assistant boss Bowen admitted some kind of independent time-keeper might solve the problems that erupted during Sunday's derby clash.

"I am not particularly advocating this but maybe if you had a different system where someone else took over the time-keeping, it might help," added Bowen.

Let's be fair to the Chuckle Brother - that was the most pitch action he's had in years.

BREAKING BOLLOX

Ryan Giggs has just scored Man United's 5th goal against City in the Derby (Sky Sports)

Ahhh SHE was the reason we signed the great Corradi. All becomes clear now