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Paper talk: 'Cockney mafia' to stay at Newcastle; England in 'don't boo plea'; Tottenham may end director of football system



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Published Date: 11 October 2008
Newcastle are not ready to change their "Cockney Mafia" management structure, Fabio Capello has asked fans not to boo at Wembley and The Tottenham hierarchy is debating whether to abandon its director of football system - all this and more in the national newspapers.
THE GUARDIAN
Fabio Capello has called on his England side to spark a "new era" at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium against Kazakhstan today as he addresses the problem of getting the best out of Steven Gerrard on the international stage. Also: Charlton A
thletic were last night the subject of a takeover bid by the Maktoum family in a deal which would seem to end Dubai's interest in Liverpool...The sudden departure of Newcastle United's vice-president, Tony Jimenez, will not, it seems, spark the collapse of the "Cockney Mafia" management structure put in place by owner, Mike Ashley.

THE INDEPENDENT
Charlton Athletic are set to be taken over by a Dubai-based investment group which is believed to be owned by the ruling Maktoum family. Also: The Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy is debating whether to abandon its director of football system altogether as the sacking of Damien Comolli becomes imminent...Brave Wales made England fight all the way but Stuart Pearce's side surely have one foot in the European Under-21 Championships finals after a cracker of a match at Ninian Park.

THE SUN
Fabio Capello has begged England fans: "Don't boo us." Also: Kazakhstan players prepared for today's big match by going shopping - for England shirts!...Kevin Keegan has ruled out yet another Newcastle return until the 'Cockney Mafia' are cleared out.

DAILY STAR
Fabio Capello insists today is the beginning of a new era at Wembley for the England team - and its fans. Also: Wales skipper Craig Bellamy has vowed he will not quit his country, despite a year of injury anguish...Chelsea have issued a writ demanding £16m from Lyn Oslo to pay for the controversial capture of John Obi Mikel.

THE TIMES
Fabio Capello told Steven Gerrard last night that he must have the discipline to play where instructed as England prepare for this afternoon's World Cup qualifying match against Kazakhstan at Wembley Stadium. Also: Charlton Athletic are in line to be the next British football club to pass into foreign ownership after Zabeel Investments, a Dubai-based company, made an offer thought to be between £20million and £30million for the Coca-Cola Championship club...Robert Huth will consult a specialist on Monday to assess the extent of his ankle ligament damage.

DAILY MIRROR
Fabio Capello last night ushered in a brave "new era" and urged the fans to stop jeering his England stars. Also: Rio Ferdinand has promised to "cherish the moment" when he leads England out at Wembley...Thomas Sorensen has reopened his bitter war of words with Martin O'Neill by accusing the Aston Villa boss of almost destroying his career.

DAILY EXPRESS
Fabio Capello has announced that England will embark on a brave new era at their Wembley home - just as striker Wayne Rooney unveiled a brave new haircut. Also: Lewis Hamilton says he will race on despite criticism of his "aggressive" overtaking by other drivers as he bids to become the youngest F1 world champion...Kevin Keegan has told close friends he would welcome a return to Newcastle as soon as Mike Ashley sells the crisis-torn club.

DAILY MAIL
Fabio Capello last night claimed England were on the verge of a brave new era ahead of today's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan at a sell-out Wembley. Also: Graham Taylor revisited the scene of the crime this week 14 years after he bared his soul in his extraordinary expose on the stresses that being England manager can invoke...John Toshack laughed off jibes that Wales will face a 'pub team' tonight by insisting that Liechtenstein will be no pushovers.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
The debate sparked by FA chairman Lord Triesman's criticism of the finances and regulation of club football rumbled on yesterday, with Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore suggesting Triesman should have made his incendiary comments in private. Also: Roman Abramovich's advisers last night played down suggestions that the Chelsea owner's personal wealth had been badly affected by the stock market crash...Ospreys and Wales centre Gavin Henson is facing another spell on the sidelines after his region banned him for two matches - starting with tomorrow's Heineken Cup game against Leicester - following a bust-up with the coaching staff and his failure to attend a training session on Wednesday.




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  • Last Updated: 11 October 2008 8:19 AM
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