Wasted millions ‘would have paid out for 450 teachers’
Much more than 400 added teachers could have been used in Northern Ireland’s schools if millions of pounds had not been squandered on the ill-fated Education Skills Authority (ESA), a teachers’ union has claimed. Related Stories Colleges ‘cutting work and courses’ Very poor teachers ‘should be sacked’

Banned Wayne Rooney blasts FA right after currently being advised he will skip Man City showdown
Wayne Rooney has hit out at the FA for refusing to slash his ban by claiming: ‘I won’t be the last player to swear on TV’. Rooney is furious after being told he need to serve a two-match suspension for his 4-letter outburst at West Ham on Saturday.

Bradley says Villa gamers assured moving up table
Aston Villa Everton Michael Bradley says Aston Villa ‘s gamers are confident of shifting up the table. The 23-12 months-old USA ace, fresh new from a double header of friendly video games against Paraguay and Argentina, is adamant the gamers are “raring to go” as they get set for the closing weeks of the campaign. He told Villa’s site: “The lads are raring to go. We’re thrilled about the operate-in and …