Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis was interviewed by Fox on Sunday and he said that Arsenal will never be able to compete with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City in the transfer market but believes Arsene Wenger's focus on developing young players is the correct way to run a football club.

Liverpool have apologised after they used footage of a fan making a racist gesture towards Manchester United defender Patrice Evra in a highlights package on their official website. A spokesman for Liverpool FC told the BBC: "We can confirm that footage was mistakenly included in the highlights package that appeared on the website.

The Pitch Invasion podcast, presented by Peter Wilt and Tom Dunmore, is now available on iTunes, so please take a second and leave a rating there if you enjoy the show!

If you haven't listened to it, the inaugural episode was released last week, and featured Wilt discussing how to start an MLS club with Montreal Impact Jesse Marsch, along with Dunmore interviewing former Supporters Direct chief executive Dave Boyle about UK and US fan culture.

By Chris Wright

The Welsh FA have just confirmed that Chris Coleman will be the new manager of the Welsh national side, following the tragic death of former incumbent Gary Speed in November of last year.

Chief executive Jonathan Ford announced the decision a short while ago, admitted it had understandably been a tough few months for the FAW:

"This has been a very difficult process.

Arsenal could be set to join Aston Villa and their Villa Park plan to introduce a safe-standing area by replicating the scheme at the Emirates.

Villa will put forward their suggestion at a meeting of the Premier League later this season. And if given the go-ahead, the club hope to have the safe standing zone in place in the Holte End by the 2013/14 season.

Hockey kit for Liverpool as Adidas puck off Liverpool have announced a £25m-a-year kit deal with little-known American manufacturer Warrior, amid reports that long-term supplier Adidas no longer felt they were getting value for money from the teams on-pitch performances. Boston-based Warrior Sports Inc.

Hockey kit for Liverpool as Adidas puck off Liverpool have announced a £25m-a-year kit deal with little-known American manufacturer Warrior, amid reports that long-term supplier Adidas no longer felt they were getting value for money from the teams on-pitch performances. Boston-based Warrior Sports Inc.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Jan 16, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore's interview with the Daily Mail's Martin Samuel has something for almost everyone. Depending on your constituency, there's something to confirm a position, challenge a view, or generally set you off.

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It's safe to say Alex has not enjoyed the new year thus far. After Andre Villas-Boas kicked the bold, bald Brazilian to the Cobham curb earlier in the winter, he was left to fend for himself on just £50k per week. Just really, really terrible.

Thankfully for Alex, the nightmare looks to be coming to an end.

AVB has spoken to the press ahead of this weeks game coming up against Sunderland. Putting the game to one side, there are important transfer dealings that were addressed by AVB putting the record straight regarding the situation with a number of players, and this is what I want to focus on right now.

At Tuesday's Supporters Club Q&A, manager Steve Cotterill and chief executive Mark Arthur sought to address fans' concerns. Peter Blackburn reports. Despite a litany of mediocre questions, and mediocre answers, in amongst the usual discussion about recent performances, relationship between club and fans, and the hope that Forest would beat The Rams in the next [.

Goal: Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre calls on club to work with Manchester United to ensure FA Cup match will be 'a great day'

Following further controversy on Friday night, the Anfield boss is after an amicable showing and has reiterated the importance of taking a tough stance on racism

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Goal: Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre calls on club to work with Manchester United to ensure FA Cup match will be 'a great day'

Following further controversy on Friday night, the Anfield boss is after an amicable showing and has reiterated the importance of taking a tough stance on racism

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Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists he has not had any contact with Liverpool about a possible move for Darren Bent.
Rumours have suggested Liverpool are weighing up a move for Bent as they look to bring in cover in attack with Luis Suarez currently serving an eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor suggests Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's eight-game ban is a warning to the Premier League

The Liverpool striker accepted the suspension on Tuesday for racially-abusing Patrice Evra, with the 67-year-old suggesting the punishment will be a deterrent to others

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We are only days from the opening of the January transfer window. The rumor mill has already been spinning out of control over the past few weeks but, of course, as the new year approaches the links with a Chelsea clearly in need of something special will reach new levels of absurdity.

So, with that being said, why not take the absurdity to new heights ourselves?

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor has rejected Luis Suarez's claim of innocence that the term he used against Patrice Evra is not racist in Uruguay as the fallout following the Liverpool striker's ban continues.
Suarez is alleged to have called Evra 'negrito', claiming it is not offensive in his native country, but Taylor believes the forward is still in the wrong.

Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast...

Gordon Taylor: Luis Suarez racism ban 'is a strong but correct message'

Chief Executive of the PFA Gordon Taylor says he is surprised by the severity of Luis Suarez's ban but it will deter other players from using racist language.

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Suarez case is FA's most difficult in modern times Davies

Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast that the FA's charge of racism against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is "perhaps the most difficult disciplinary case the FA has had to deal with in modern times" due to "the language and cultural issues" surrounding it.

Luisa Suarez case is FA's most difficult David Davies

Former Football Association chief executive David Davies tells BBC Breakfast that the FA's charge of racism against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is "perhaps the most difficult disciplinary case the FA has had to deal with in modern times" due to "the language and cultural issues" surrounding it.

Foreign players should know about UK stance on racism Taylor

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor tells BBC Radio 5 live that education may be needed for overseas players who come to the UK about "what is acceptable on and off the pitch".

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor backs ban and fine for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez following racism ruling

The 66-year-old claims the Uruguayan's suspension will act as a warning to fellow players, and that there must have been 'compelling evidence' to warrant such a harsh penalty

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