Manchester United’s new head of academy and former midfielder Nicky Butt wants to take a leaf out of his old mentor Sir Alex Ferguson’s book by bringing in one-club stalwarts.

Danish side FC Midtjylland showed Friday revellers around the world a few moves after their shock 2-1 defeat of three-times European champions Manchester United on Thursday.

Deadline Day is in full swing and Sky Sports News are merrily leading the pageantry with bad rumours, bravado and yellow ties – despite Pep Guardiola’s best attempts to steal the limelight.

Neil Lennon expressed his delight that his Bolton Wanderers side at last produced a complete performance to defeat MK Dons 3-1 on Saturday.

Bolton Wanderers supporters might want to look away now – history is not on your side in the battle to avoid relegation to League One.

Neil Lennon believes it is now or never for his Bolton Wanderers side if they are to avoid the drop ahead of the crunch clash with MK Dons tomorrow.

Keith Hill celebrates three years back in charge at Rochdale this weekend and has thanked the board for their faith in him ahead of this Saturday’s trip to his former club Barnsley.

New Oldham boss John Sheridan says Saturday’s derby match with Bury at Boundary Park has come at a good time for the hosts.

Neil Lennon praised his side’s character and reflected on a job well done after Bolton Wanderers finally edged past Eastleigh in the FA Cup third round.

Neil Lennon berated the individual errors from his side that saw Bolton Wanderers comfortably beaten by Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

These are strange times for Manchester United’s prestigious academy.