21.   Angry supporters said they were prepared to cite human rights abuse as a reason why the division one club should not move.

22.   Arendse has teamed up with Fulham, a division two club which is two divisions lower than the Premier League.

23.   Argentine international Mario Yepes on Thursday signed to struggling French first division club Nantes for four-and-a-half seasons, a team spokeswoman said.

24.   Assistant coach Andreas Zachhuber will take over the reins of the only first division club left from the former East Germany until the end of the season.

25.   Benfica officials have not yet confirmed hiring Robson but announced that Mario Wilson, the head coach of the Portuguese second division club Alverca will be the temporary replacement.

26.   Bayern Munich star Stefan Effenberg said Thursday he has turned down an offer to play for English first division club Manchester City, despite reports in British newspapers.

27.   Black is hotly tipped to become assistant manager at English first division club Coventry, which named veteran Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister as its new manager Wednesday.

28.   Brazilian international defender Ze Maria signed a four-year contract with Parma to become the fourth foreign player signed by the Italian first division club in the offseason.

29.   Brian Horton, fired last month as manager of Manchester City, took charge Wednesday at newly-promoted first division club Hudddersfield.

30.   British pop star Elton John resigned Tuesday as chairman of division one soccer club Watford.