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The FA has unveiled plans
to bring in an official ‘code of conduct’ for players on England duty.
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Head Honcho David Bernstein wants the guidelines introduced
following a string of indiscretions – the most high profile being Ashley Cole’s
“Bunch of T****” outburst.
He said: "They are incredible role models with
incredibly high profiles and their behaviour is extremely important.
"This really should have been brought in years and
years ago."
Players found guilty of breaking the code could be suspended
from international duty, rather than the meagre fines currently handed out as
punishment.
Marouane Fellaini is
set to miss the next three weeks of Everton’s campaign after suffering a knee
injury in Saturdays’ game with Wigan.
The powerful midfielder has been a force to be reckoned with
this season, playing a key part in the Toffees’ strong start.
"Fellaini suffered a small tear at the juncture of
muscle and tendon in the knee," said a Belgian FA spokesperson.
Meanwhile Fellaini’s
boss David Moyes has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for
September.
The Merseysiders are sitting pretty in fourth - just five
points behind leaders Chelsea.
Sunderland frontman Steven Fletcher took the player honours
after bagging five goals in just four appearances since his £12 million move
from Wolves.
Kettering Town could
be out of existence by the end of the month after failing to raise a side for
last night’s game against Leamington.
The former Football League club have been in existence for
over 130 years, but are facing extinction after a number of players refused to
play for the club having not been paid for a month.
The Poppies could only name ten men for Saturday’s encounter
with Bashley, which they subsequently lost 7-0.
There is currently no electricity at the club’s Nene Park
ground after they failed to pay a supplier, and owner Imran Ladak must find
£3,000 as part of a CVA to avoid a winding-up order.
At the other end of
the financial scale, Newcastle United have signed a £24 million sponsorship
deal with ‘pay day loan’ firm Wonga.
The link-up enables the Magpies to change the name of their
stadium back to St James’ Park, rather than the reviled Sports Direct Arena moniker
created by owner Mike Ashley.
The deal hasn’t been without controversy however. Nick
Forbes, the leader of Newcastle’s city council, said he was "appalled and
sickened" that the club would sign a contract with a ‘legal loan shark’.
And Michael Martin, editor-in-chief of the Geordies’ True Faith
fanzine, said the sponsorship was "shameful".
To add further salt to the wounds, this type of deal
infringes Sharia Law, meaning Newcastle’s Muslim quartet of Demba Ba, Papiss
Cisse, Hatem Ben Arfa and Cheick Tiote would not be able to don the new shirt.
Bolton Wanderers have
relieved manager Owen Coyle of his duties.
The Lancashire club have had a disappointing start to life
in the Championship, and currently lie 18th in the table. They were
relegated from the Premier League last season.
Coyle was dignified in his exit. "I had fantastic times
here as a player and it has been a privilege to have held the post of manager,"
he said.
Trotters chairman Phil Gartside has admitted it was "the
right time for a change".
Names in the frame for the Bolton hot seat include Mick
McCarthy, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Billy Davies.
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