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FORMER West Brom boss Gary Megson, 58, has returned to the club as assistant head coach, 17 years after he was initially appointed as manager. He will replace Dave Kemp, who has decided to retire.

NEWCASTLE United have signed Spain Under 21 midfielder Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan. It is understood the deal includes an obligation to buy the 21-year-old next summer.

CELTIC have been fined just over £20,000 by UEFA for crowd offences in the home Champions League qualifier against Linfield, including a banner showing a person in military uniform.