Sky is the limit for Blues as Premier League looms.

Coventry City produced another scintillating performance this weekend to trounce a bewildered Southampton, whilst the result secured their place in the Premier League next season. It was a fitting way to confirm the Sky Blues promotion which has seen them stupefy their pre-season predictions they would be lucky to survive in Englands second tier. Quite whether Rollings side can continue their development and survive in one of the most competitive leagues in the world will be another story but fans will be delighted that their club will be welcoming the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United to The Ricoh Arena next term.

In an emotionally charged post-match interview Rollings expressed his delight and relief at sealing promotion.

"It is difficult to put into words what this means for this football club and I am proud and honoured to be involved. Everyone here has worked so hard to make this happen and we have earnt our chance to compete in the best league in the world next season. The boys have been fantastic and I am so pleased for the fans. They have supported us avidly this season and will be getting their rewards next season. I am also delighted for Ray (Ranson, Chairman) who has given sacrificed so much to get Coventry City to this point. I know there was a point this season when I considered my future at the club but you only have to look around you today to realise what a grave error it would have been for me to leave. I hope I have proved my commitment to Coventry City Football Club since. Inter Milan came in with a very attractive package to lead them into domestic and continental honours, but by then I had realised what a big mistake it would have been to leave (Coventry City)."

With speculation over the ownership of Coventry City still circulating Rollings may well find himself with a new boss at the start of next term. It is unknown as to whether Al-Fahim, head of investments company Adu Dhabi, was in attendance at Southampton this weekend but the billionaire would have been hard pushed not to have been extremely impressed by the midlands outfit. Rollings would not confirm or deny Fahims presence at St Marys, but did use the opportunity to ratify Ransons sentiments towards the investments supremo.

"Today could scarcely have been a better advert for this football club. 2,000 fans travelled down with us today and we secured promotion to Europes top league in sensational style. From an investments point of view, I am no expert but I would imagine we would now be quite an attractive package. We will be competing in the top league in the world and any investment would make a maximum impact. There has been a lot of talk about the pressure that such a massive investment would bring with it, but I dont feel the need of shying away from it because of that. Management is all about coping under pressure and I back my own ability to succeed. If someone was willing to put up the funds to turn us into a continental challenging team I am confident I could convert that investment into results."

Finally, Rollings reserved special praise for one of his biggest rivals, Watfords Jamie Walker, who this week decided to retire from the Football Academy world at the end of the season following a glittering career.

"Jamie and I have had some real battles, and some really intense exchanges. However, I am saddened by the news that we will not get the chance to renew our acquaintances next term. Jamies reasons for quitting are his own, and I know it cant have been an easy decision for him. He has had a phenomenally successful career and is a fine example for all managers and retires with the respect of all involved within the football academy world. I hope that one day someone can tempt him back into management and that we get to lock horns once again."

-- Edited by Spartikus47 at 11:07, 2008-11-10

Manchester City chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has hailed a new and exciting era under Chris Hanton. The Thai owner had publicly criticised the ex-manager on announcing Hanton's appointment and seems to be keeping his comments in the press.

"The game against Spurs was fantastic and I really can get excited about our future. Chris showed he has a real head for the game by walking into the team and leading them straight to such an important win. I can feel it in my bones, next season will be memorable."

Iannotti who had been up for sale under the old regime and has been marked as available initially by Hanton grabbed two goals in the 4-3 thriller at White Hart Lane.

After slipping under the radar for a few days despite having captured the attention of football fans across Europe, a radio station has broken the news that the Abu Dhabi investment group have been spotted in Spain. Arriving at a hotel in the centre of Valencia, Sulaiman Al-Fahim and his fellow representatives were quick to slip inside their hotel without commenting.

As radio stations in the local area began buzzing with the news, and national stations rushed to get to the centre of the story, Al-Fahim re-emerged to make a short statement, possibly in the hope of a bit of peace and quiet.

"I plan on attending the Levante home match against Real Valladolid. We have not been awarded seats in the box so we will be soaking up the atmosphere in amongst the fans."

Norwich chairman Roger Munby has heaped praise on the manager today for what he describes as an excellent team that's been built under him. "We were lucky to attract a manager from Real Madrid and it's always nice to know the club has fans all over the world. Since he arrived he's built on what we had and we have a very threatening team going forwards. Healy and Fryatt are really looking exceptional up front for us; he's instilled some belief in them both."

With 12 points this season Norwich look set to have clawed their way to safety despite all the odds. Many believe this little family club are punching way above their weight still.

AC Milan manager today admitted that next seasons success could depend upon the quality of loans he can get in.
"We are working hard to bring in good loan players for the new season. If a club is willing to loan out players they generally want them played every game so we will be looking at good players of course. I have already contacted a few managers but at this stage of the season very few are willing to confirm anything but we will keep asking until we get the right answer. If clubs want to loan players to a great club like Milan they can always contact me as well and im always happy to talk to anyone. I have agreed to sign two players who are Iniesta and Walter Pandiani from Mallorca and both are at a good age and what a club like Milan needs however to get that type of quality we have had to lose 5 players so its obvious why we need the loan players. If we have a player in the youth set up that the reserve manager thinks is ready that is also a great bonus for us as we know we have a lot of talent." said Coakley

The former Manchester City manager also hoped for funds to add to the squad:
"If money is available then great but if not then we continue and do not worry about it, the chairman has been at the club a lot longer than me so Im sure hell know what is best. We have three top players retiring which is a massive blow so they need replacing if the money is available and if not I hope the loan market can keep us in a strong position."

-- Edited by Milan at 20:45, 2008-11-12

Hours before the kick off of Betis's home game against Valencia, the home fans were already arriving at the stadium but not to show their support. A large group of fans were gathered outside the main gates to the ground with freshly made banners calling for the manager to be removed.

Fans of Betis have been disappointed throughout the season at the lack of leadership in the club, with numerous big names signed but no change in form. The recent draw with bottom of the league Real Mallorca, who had yet to earn a point this season prior to the game, added pressure to the managers shoulders but his announcement that he wants to move back to England seems to be the final straw with many loyal Betis fans.

A noticeable arrival at the ground while film crews were capturing the pre-match scenes was that of Jose Gomez's car pulling in through the crowds. Pundits are already speculating whether the manager will make it to tonight's match with Valencia in the rapidly declining climate about the club.



Real Zaragoza chairman Eduardo Bandres has spoken to a local radio station about his managers recent comments about the need for funds too improve. Zaragoza are set to move into La Liga in two weeks time and Bandres admits new players are needed. "Our defence is decent for the level we're at currently but we could struggle next season against more superior attacks. While I agree with our manager, the club has no extra funds we can plough into the team at the moment. Hopefully the fans commitment over the season will give the manager some level of funds to help improve the players."



Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he has begun planning for next season already. Sheffield Wednesday are 11th in League One and are only ahead of Nottingham Forest who had a points deduction for going into administration earlier in the season.

Cagliari and ex-Leicester boss Steve Davies-Evans has agreed to take charge at the end of this season and Ecclestone has made it known another investment is being prepared. "We invested £10 million in the previous manager and have been disappointed at where the money was used. We haven't seen an improvement and that isn't good enough. I agreed to put money in but you expect it to achieve results and not be frittered away. I was in meetings all today hammering out a plan for next season so we can put a figure to the incoming manager. We think we've come to a suitable figure and the fans have every reason to be excited about next season."