Round-up: Neal mourned, Reus no-go, QPR boss admits next games are crucial

Ex-Chelsea star Paul Canoville has led the tributes to John Neal.

Neal, who managed the Blues from 1981 to 1985 and is widely credited with rebuilding the club, has died at the age of 82.

Canoville told West London Sport he was “gutted” at the news and described Neal as “a lovely, lovely guy and a great football man.”

Neal is fondly remembered by Chelsea fans of a certain age and there has been much sadness at his passing.

Current manager Jose Mourinho says Chelsea have no injury worries ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Schalke.

Mourinho has also insisted he has no interest in signing Germany international Marco Reus, who is among a host of players to have been linked with a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

Another is Lionel Messi no less, with the Express suggesting Chelsea and Manchester United are competing to sign the Barcelona superstar.

Meanwhile, QPR boss Harry Redknapp has admitted that his team’s next few games could determine whether they stay in the Premier League this season.

Brentford playmaker Sam Saunders continued his comeback after a knee injury by scoring for the Bees’ development side in a win against Bristol City.

Chelsea Ladies have signed England winger Gemma Davison from WSL rivals Liverpool.

In boxing, local rivals George Groves and James DeGale are both looking forward to world title fights early in 2015 following their respective wins at the weekend.

And in snooker, Pinner’s Martin Gould is feeling upbeat ahead of his first match at this year’s UK Championship in York.


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