FOOTBALL SHORTS

WEST BROM chief executive Mark Jenkins will fly to China today for a summit with owner Guochuan Lai. Jenkins will face questions over the position of boss Alan Pardew.

GARRY MONK said he ‘likes to take on big challenges’ as he was unveiled as Birmingham City’s new manager yesterday.

REFEREES’ chief Mike Riley will meet Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain today. City believe there is a lack of protection for players.

THE Premier League will discuss the possible introduction of Video Assistant Referees at their next meeting with clubs in April.