FOOTIE FLASHES

● LUTON were last night poised to appoint Rob Edwards as new boss – less than two months after he was sacked by Watford.

● COVENTRY City owner SISU have agreed to sell a majority 85% stake in the club to local Stratford-based businessman Doug King.

● FRENCH Champions League ref Johan Hamel has died aged 42.

● SUNDERLAND will play Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Shabab on November 25 in a friendly during a training trip to Dubai.