Manchester City defender Micah Richards, currently on loan at Fiorentina, says the lowest moment of his time with City was being taken off at half-time against Watford by Manuel Pellegrini. “After that, my belief was shattered,” he reveals – (The Guardian)
Steve Bruce has played down suggestions he will quit as Hull manager to succeed under-fire Alan Pardew at Newcastle – (Shields Gazette)
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals he chose Roy Keane as his assistant because the Irishman was “too good to be a TV pundit” –(Birmingham Mail)
Hull midfielder David Meyler, 25, will accept Pardew’s apology for headbutting him during a Premier League game in March – (Daily Mail)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka, 32, has admitted that he may not win back his England place – (Independent)