P312 CEJFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:13/27 1/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN BRIEF Aston Villa defender Steve Staunton is to have a groin operation which $5 will keep him out for six weeks. $hj surgery means the full back, who has missed Villa's last six matches, will be ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's crucial Would Cup showdown with Northern Ireland. Nottingham Forest have received a work permit for £450,000 Norwegian international Lars Bohinjn. But hj may have to wait for his debut, with Norway invol6ed in World Cup action on Tuesday. Footdall 302 General 320 Racing 0380 Fixtures Flowers Wales Sat FixsP312 CEEFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:15/22 2/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN BRIEF Manchester United have reported a pre-tax profit of £4,282,000 for last season. Tommy Cassidy has resigned as manager of GM Vauxhall Conference side Gateshjad after a poor run of results. Wilf Rostron taker over as caretaker boss. Chjlmsford City are expecting their biggest crowd for several seasons on Monday night when Ipswich send their full first team for the Don Walker benefit match. Football 302 General 320 Latest 0350 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 0380 Fixtures Flowers Wales Sat FixsP312 CEEFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:14/27 3/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN BRIEF UEFA have rejected a demand by Spanish side Atletico Madrid for a replay of Tuesday's UEFA Cup clash with OFI Crete. Atletico were knocked out of the competition by a disputed penalty but UEFA have said the referee's decision was final. Scarborough chairman Geoffrey Richmond has resigned following a row with his fellow directors o6ju reduced admission prices. Oxford United have signed central defender Matthew Elliott from Scunthorpj for around £160,000. 5-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Fixtures Flowers Wales Sat FixsP312 CEEFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:24/03 4/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN BRIEF Sheffield United have received work permit clearance for Norwegian World Cup left-back Roger Nelsen and hj will make his debut against Norwich on Saturday. United have allowed midfielder John Gannon to go to Middlesbrough on a month's loan and he is set to play against Bristol City on Saturday. Sheffield +jdnjsday winger Andy Kenton was detained in hospital overnight for observation after injuring his head in his side's friendly at non-league Infield. Footdall 302 General 340 Latest 0350 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 0380 Fixtures Flowers +ales Sat FixsP312 CEEFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:11/28 5/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN I BRIEF Leicester striker Bobby Davison has agreed to join Sheffield United on a free transfer. Rothjrham have been told not to play suspended goalkjepjr Matt Clarke in Sunday's game against Hull by the FA. He was sent off two weeks ago but Rothjuham insist hj is innocent. Northern Premier League outfit Bridlington Town, who have mis3ed their last two games under threat of closure, have been saved by the intervention of an anon:nous backer Football 302 General 320 Latest 0350 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 380 Fixtures Flowers Wales Sat FixsP312 CEEFAX 312 Thu 4 Nov 21:27/34 6/6 FOOTBALL: NEWS IN I BRIEF The B and Q Cup final between Falkirk and St Mitten will be played on Sunday December 12 at Fir Park, Mothjrwell. $hj match, which kicks off at 2.30pm, could bj all-ticket. Gordon Durie's appeal against thu £7,000 fine imposed by Tottenham for swearing at manager Ossie Ardiles has been thrown out becau3j "5 the Scot did not submit it in time. Footdall 302 General 320 Latest 0350 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 0380 Fixtures Flowers Wales Sat Fixs