Rio Ferdinand and Paul Ince blast the FA for not including any black players in their DVD 'Pride of the Nation', which features the best 17 players to have represented England in the last 40 years. (Various)

Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry launches his own anti-racism campaign following remarks made about him by Spain coach Luis Aragones (Independent, The Times)

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia concedes that the Gunners have no hope of retaining the Premiership title. (Various)

Tottenham have made a �3m bid for want-away Crystal Palace winger Wayne Routledge (Daily Mail), though - according to The Sun, Star and Express - Spurs are prepared to wait until the summer before going in for their target, when he will be out of contract.

Harry Redknapp has been shocked by the response of some Portsmouth fans following his managerial switch to Southampton. (Daily Express, The Sun)

Meanwhile, the chairmen of the two South coast clubs - Milan Mandaric and Rupert Lowe - have agreed to end their public feud over Redknapp's move ahead of the teams' fourth-round FA Cup clash. (Daily Telegraph, Independent)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been told he made 'an incredible mistake' in dumping Fabien Barthez - by the keeper's father! (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Tim Howard vows he can reclaim his place as Old Trafford's No1 shot-stopper (Daily Mirror, Daily Express) while Ferguson has handed Howard's rival, Roy Carroll, a pay rise. (Daily Mail)

And more Man U news - the club are tracking the latest rising star of Brazilian football - nine-year-old Jean Carlos Chera. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace have agreed a �1m fee for West Ham striker Bobby Zamora. (The Times, Daily Mirror)

Newcastle are poised to make a �7.5m offer for Portsmouth forward Yakubu if they can off-load Craig Bellamy. (The Sun)

Jerzy Dudek says Liverpool can de-rail Chelsea's dream of a four-trophy haul this season - by ensuring the Carling Cup ends up at Anfield. (Daily Star)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is set to win his battle to keep hold of skipper Barry Ferguson. (The Sun)

Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle recommended Arsene Wenger for the Arsenal manager's job. (Various)

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has made a �3m bid for Nottingham Forest centre-half Michael Dawson. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers midfielder Dragan Mladenovic is a �500,000 target for Middlesbrough. (Daily Mirror)