Tottenham impose vuvuzela ban at White Hart Lane
Tottenham have become the first Premier League club to ban vuvuzelas from their ground on match days. The plastic horns, popular with football fans at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, have already been banned by some Football League clubs. In a statement, Spurs said the decision had been made after undergoing discussions with the police and the local licensing authorities. They club also suggested the noise could pose risks to public safety. "We are concerned that the presence of the instruments within the stadium pose unnecessary risks and could impact on the ability of all supporters to hear any emergency safety announcements," read the statement on the club's official website. |
Cardiff's Joe Ledley will travel to AS Roma for talks
Ledley, 23, visited Celtic's Lennoxtown training complex on Monday and was believed to be close to signing. However, BBC Sport Wales understands that, while Celtic remain favourites to sign him, Ledley is also considering interest from Old Firm rivals Rangers. If Ledley opts to move to Scotland, no compensation would be paid to Cardiff.Chairman Peter Ridsdale to quit Cardiff at end of month
His imminent departure was confirmed in a statement issued by the club in the early hours of Saturday morning. "Agreement has been reached with regard to new funding for the company and restructuring of its existing debt," the statement said. "As a result of this new fundraising, Peter Ridsdale will be standing down from his position and leaving the company on May 31, 2010." Malaysian businessman Datuk Chan Tien Ghee is planning a £6m investment, which will give him a 49% shareholding in the club. |
Charlton Athletic youth ban coloured boots
Addicks midfielder Lloyd Sam sports canary yellow boots, while Kyel Reid and Therry Racon have both worn red boots for Charlton. But academy players wanting to follow suit can think again according to development manager Damien Matthew. He told BBC Radio Kent: "People might say they've gone old fashioned but it's going back to that discipline." He continued: "If you make it as a professional that's the reward you get but until then we have that little bit of control over you.Robbie Fowler makes A-League switch to Perth Glory
The 35-year-old will be Perth's foreign marquee player, which means his wages are excluded from their salary cap. "It's exciting for football fans in Western Australia that a legend has decided to play for us," said Perth chairman Tony Sage. Fowler was released from his contract with cash-strapped North Queensland Fury after one season in Townsville. |
Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley will travel to Rome to meet with officials of AS Roma to discuss a deal and assess the facilities at the club.
Chairman Peter Ridsdale is to leave Cardiff City at the end of next month.
Charlton Athletic's youngsters will not be allowed to wear coloured boots until they have reached the first team squad.
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler will play for A-League club Perth Glory from next season.