Newell is dissatisfied with Lord Stevens' findings
Luton manager Mike Newell has responded to Lord Stevens' inquiry by reiterating his claim, made back in January, that there is corruption in football.
He said: "The game is not clean and Lord Stevens said that yesterday when he was asked the question directly.

"He said he felt there was corruption - that's the only question where anybody needs to take notice of the answer."

Newell also believes there should be an investigation into transfer dealings going back 10 years, rather than two.


Luton boss Mike Newell

Following a nine-month investigation, Lord Stevens revealed on Wednesday that 17 transfers - out of 362 - still require further investigation.

However he did not reveal the names of the clubs or the players involved.

Newell believes the reason is that clubs are being run more professionally now and have clean things up.

He added: "Go back five or 10 years and involve everybody - because people with nothing to hide will fear nothing.

"They keep rolling these agents out who say the game's clean and only five percent of activity is being questioned - but they've only gone into the last two years in the Premier League.

"In those two years clubs are more professional - so it's not as widespread.

"But a lot of these agents have made their millions in the last five to 10 years.

"There will be a lot of people breathing a sigh of relief on their yachts and in their villas - and I'm not just talking about agents now."

Pardew and Wenger prowl the touchline at Upton Park
Arsene Wenger has been fined and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association following his touchline spat with Alan Pardew.
The Gunners manager pushed the former West Ham boss at the end of the November Premiership match which the Hammers won 1-0 with a late goal.

Frenchman Wenger, who admitted the charge of improper conduct, was fined £10,000 for his aggressive behaviour.

Pardew has denied the charge against him and requested a personal hearing.

"I got fined severely. I'm not happy with it but I said I regret it and I was over-reacting, so I accept the fine," Wenger reflected.

The two managers had to be separated following celebrations by Pardew in the technical area after Marlon Harewood's winner.

Wenger refused to shake Pardew's hand at the end of the match, and left without speaking to the media.

The fine I can accept, but what's all this severe censure nonsense?

Pardew, who was sacked as Hammers boss on Monday, issued his apology to Wenger after the victory.

"I apologise if I offended Arsene. If I was over-zealous in my celebrations, which I'm sure I was, I apologise fully to Arsene and Arsenal," he said.

"It was nothing personal, I was celebrating the goal. I've got great respect for him and that won't change.

"Nothing was said. Maybe he was angry at a couple of decisions and it was a physical game. We wanted to upset Arsenal, we wanted to win.

"He is a top guy and I really respect him. I thought I was entitled to celebrate the goal after a pulsating game."

Curbishley was allegedly offered the West Ham job in 2001
West Ham have opened talks with Alan Curbishley about the vacant managerial position at Upton Park.
New Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson has moved quickly to line up the former Charlton boss following the sacking of Alan Pardew on Monday.

Curbishley, who played for West Ham from 1975-79, has already revealed he would find the job hard to turn down.

"I would love to know what West Ham want to say, of course I'm interested. They are my club," said Curbishley.

The 49-year-old says he is thrilled that West Ham fans want him to take the job and an announcement could be made as early as Wednesday or Thursday.

I think this is very cruel for Pardew as he's done remarkably well there

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

But, writing in his Daily Express column on Tuesday, Curbishley said the Hammers supporters should not take his appointment for granted.

He added: "I'm flattered by the response from fans who believe I should be the next boss but two and two do not always make four.

"West Ham are my club. I come from Canning Town, grew up as a trainee, became a first-team regular and sat at the feet of the incomparable Bobby Moore.

"The England captain would often give me a lift into training and I've never forgotten the lessons he taught me on and off the pitch, especially how to conduct myself in public.