Football Managers

When Paul Gascoigne was weaving dreams for England, he confided in manager Bobby Robson a deep envy that his sister had two brothers while he had only one, says Henry Winter.

Swede will join other members of Celtic's 1998 title-winning side in tribute match, writes Ewing Grahame.

Ferguson hopes that his striker will have recovered in time to play some role in the Premier League match against West Ham.

Rafa Benitez has been reassured by DIC, the consortium seeking to take over Liverpool, that his position as manager will be safe if they buy out Anfield's current owners, writes Henry Winter.

Frank Rijkaard has strongly questioned the style of English football and accused the clubs of failing to adequately entertain the supporters, writes Jeremy Wilson.

The Fiorentina coach is confident that his side can overcome Rangers in their Uefa Cup semi-final second leg at the Artemio Franchi stadium.

Ross Wallace, the Sunderland winger, has vowed to prove to manager Roy Keane that he does have a future on Wearside.

Come the business end of the season, Sven-Goran Eriksson walks off with a prize more valuable than the Champions League: a pay off, writes Jasper Gerrard.

Should Rangers overcome Fiorentina, Barry Ferguson will come within touching distance of the Uefa Cup, writes Roddy Forsyth in Florence.

Ronaldo, the Brazilian striker, has scored with a spectacular bending effort that no British player would dare attempt, writes Jasper Gerrard.