new boss

West Ham co-owner David Gold insists the club will not be rushed into appointing a successor to Avram Grant.

Liverpool name former Chelsea and West Ham assistant Steve Clarke as their first-team coach, the first appointment of new boss Kenny Dalglish's reign.

Alan Pardew admits that other managers in football have questioned his decision to become the new boss at Newcastle United.

Aston Villa are looking for a new manager after the shock departure of Martin O'Neill only five days before the start of the new Premier League season.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres, who had been linked with a move, says he is "committed to the club and fans" and looks forward to working with new boss Roy Hodgson.

The Detroit Pistons are close to ending their search for a new boss on the bench. The Pistons and John Kuester were nearing an agreement Tuesday night to make him their coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not done, said the contract could be completed as soon as Wednesday.