Friday, 17 June 2011

Birmingham have vowed to 'vigorously pursue' their legal fight against Alex McLeish following his appointment at rivals Aston Villa.

Villa announced on Friday that the Scot is to fill their managerial vacancy despite opposition from certain sections of their support.McLeish has taken the post less than a week after quitting Birmingham in controversial circumstances.His future has been the subject of constant discussion following his departure from St Andrew's, with it unclear exactly where he stands.McLeish and Villa are of the...

Manchester United will start the defence of their Premier League title with a trip to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, 13 August.

Arsenal begin with a match at Newcastle, while Chelsea, last season's runners-up, travel to Stoke and Liverpool host Sunderland.Swansea's first Premier League match is at Manchester City, while QPR open with a home clash against Bolton.Norwich, back in the top flight after six years, travel to Wigan.Elsewhere on the opening day, Tottenham and Everton meet at White Hart Lane, Fulham and Aston Villa...