*John Carver looks like he's coming back...in a coaching role at the Academy.
*Souness is trying to persuade Alan Shearer to play another season. Big Al has been adamant that this is going to be his last year, but Newcastle's manager will 'plague' the Geordie striker even if he reaches a dozen goals.
*Kieron Dyer has been given a fresh start under his new manager. Craig Bellamy has been warned to stay tight-lipped or be out-bantered by new coach and fellow Welshman Dean Saunders.
*Blackburn are set to appoint Mark Hughes as their new manager, after the Welsh legend declared his interest in taking a Premiership post.