WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
NEWS OF THE Globe: Rio Ferdinand’s partnership with Fabio Capello is over and above repair after twice becoming publicly snubbed by the England coach.

Relegation not an choice – Short
Sunderland operator Ellis Short states that relegation from the Premier League ought to not be an option for the club beneath his ownership.

Venus impressed with Bennetts progress at Boro
MIDDLESBROUGH can understand why Premier League clubs are constantly running the rule more than Joe Bennett, but feel their promising left-back will not be distracted by all the elevated interest.