BLACKBURN ROVERS FC: MANAGERIAL CHANGES ANNOUNCED

Blackburn Rovers have today parted company with manager Michael Appleton. Ashley Westwood, Luke Dowling and Darren Moore have also left the club.

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/managerial-changes-announced-723648.aspx

BLACKBURN ROVERS FC: DEFENDER TO RETURN

Blackburn Rovers boss Michael Appleton has announced his plan to recall defender Bradley Orr from his loan spell with Ipswich Town this weekend.

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/defender-to-return-611830.aspx

PORTSMOUTH FC: KEELEY AND DOWLING DEPART

Portsmouth have confirmed the departure of goalkeeping coach John Keeley and Head of Recruitment Luke Dowling. Both are understood to have followed Michael Appleton to Blackburn Rovers.

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Keeley-And-Dowling-Depart-4062.aspx

BLACKBURN ROVERS FC: APPLETON APPOINTED

Blackburn Rovers have appointed Blackpool boss Michael Appleton as their new manager.

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/appleton-appointed-591583.aspx

BLACKPOOL FC: CLUB STATEMENT

Blackpool have confirmed via a statement on their official website that manager Michael Appleton has been given permission to discuss personal terms with Blackburn Rovers.

http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-10113-590304.aspx

PORTSMOUTH FC: MAGRI'S DEBUT DREAM

Portsmouth youngster Sam Magri is eager to win a starting place in Michael Appleton's squad for the new season.

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Magri-s-Debut-Dream-3557.aspx

PORTSMOUTH FC: APPLETON HAILS POMPEY SPIRIT

Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton says his players are fully focused on matters on the pitch despite increased media reports of financial difficulties at Fratton Park.

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Appleton-Hails-Pompey-Spirit-3089.aspx

PORTSMOUTH FC: BOSS REFUSES TO SELL PRIZE POMPEY ASSETS

Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton says Joel Ward and Jason Pearce are not for sale.

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/pompey-past/great-matches/boss_refuses_to_sell_prize_pompey_assets_1_3432533

PORTSMOUTH FC: MATTOCK RETURNS

Portsmouth have re-signed Joe Mattock on loan from West Bromich Albion.

The 21 year old completed a two month spell with the Championship side earlier this week but the two clubs have now agreed to extend the deal until the end of the season.

Manager Michael Appleton discussed the move with BBC Radio Solent, "I know Hoe was desperate to come back and I'm sure he will be delighted we have come to an agreement."

Mattock made seven appearances for Pompey during his initial loan period.