English First Division leaders Fulham suffered a blow yesterday after it was confirmed their Welsh international Chris Coleman will miss the rest of the season after being injured in a car crash.
Coleman shattered his right leg in three places after the crash on Tuesday night.
It will be announced today that the FA Cup final is likely to be played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Wembley's redevelopment will not be completed until at least 2004.
The 72,000-capacity ground is also set to host the Charity Shield, the English League Cup final and the English League play-offs.
Spurs to appeal against Sullivan red card
Tottenham are to appeal against Neil Sullivan's sending-off in their 4-2 win over Newcastle. Television replays revealed that Sullivan made contact with the ball in his challenge on Kieron Dyer.
Darren Anderton is ready to commit himself to Spurs in a new deal.
Toshack back for third spell at Sociedad
John Toshack has completed his controversial move from French club St Etienne to Spanish First Division strugglers Real Sociedad. The Welshman only took over at St Etienne in October.
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