Brighton have apologised to Crystal Palace after excrement was found smeared on the Amex Stadium’s away dressing room walls ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final second leg.

Someone at Brighton with access to the dressing rooms had staged a dirty protest ahead of the match, and the Eagles arrived for the game to discover their dressing room had been given an impromptu brown makeover. read more »

Spurs star Gareth Bale is set to sign an improved contract and stay at the club for another season – on the condition that he is allowed to move at the end of next season.

The new deal will see Bale pocket £130,000 and will be announced shortly, according to the Evening Standard. read more »

Tottenham will have to pay Wigan £15million to secure the services of highly sought after James McCarthy.

The Republic of Ireland international is considered to be one of the finest midfielders outside the Premier League’s top five and seems certain to move on after the Latics’ relegation to the Championship. read more »

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has become a father for a second time.

Baby Klay Anthony Rooney – Rooney’s second son with wife Colleen – was born this morning at 2.11am. read more »

The worst kept secret in football has been officially confirmed: Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. read more »