Wolves set to offer Gary O’Neil new contract after impressive first season – Paper Talk

Plus: Chelsea’s owners can pass the chairmanship of the club between them every five years; Man Utd have held talks with the brains trust behind Liverpool’s successful transfer activity under Jurgen Klopp; Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has suffered another injury setback

Wolves are set to offer Gary O’Neil a new contract after an excellent season in which he has emerged as a contender for manager of the year.

Chelsea’s owners can pass the chairmanship of the club between them every five years as part of an extraordinary written agreement.

A Brighton supporter who was stabbed in Rome on Wednesday night was still able to attend his team’s match against Roma – after leaving hospital on crutches hours before kick-off.

Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has accused former manager, Steve Bruce, of not wanting to come into work after the takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

The Nike ‘super shoe’ that was worn by the late Kelvin Kiptum to set the marathon world record has sold out within minutes of going on general sale, leaving runners facing hugely inflated prices on resale sites.

The biggest prize in snooker history will be offered in Saudi Arabia next year when organisers will double the money for a first ‘golden ball’ maximum 167 break to $1m.

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Michael Edwards has held face-to-face talks with Liverpool’s owners as they attempt to persuade him to return to the club and help oversee the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

Leicester City are at risk of being charged by the Premier League this month for breaching financial rules even though they are playing in the Championship – with any points deductions imposed for next season if they return to the top flight.