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FA to launch Oakwell probe

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 29/10/2009
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The Football Association have confirmed that they will investigate the crowd trouble which broke out during Tuesday's Carling Cup fourth round clash between Barnsley and Manchester United at Oakwell.

The FA are awaiting the report from a crowd control advisor, who was present at the game, as well as one from referee Chris Foy, after eight fans were arrested at the match.

It has been reported that eight catering staff were trapped inside a food kiosk and had to barricade themselves in a store room as fans broke in and stole cash from the till and food from the shelves.

Stewards on the pitch also had food thrown at them during United's 2-0 victory.

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Meanwhile, Newcastle United, who are one of the online favourites to win promotion from the Championship this season, have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hughton as their permanent manager until the end of the season.

The 50-year-old had been in caretaker charge for the opening weeks of the new season, helping the Magpies to the top of the Championship.

In addition, owner Mike Ashley has taken the club off the market and pledged to invest more money at St James' Park.

Hull City have been warned that if they are relegated from the Premier League this season they face the prospect of financial meltdown.

The club's accounts say that in the event of relegation the club will need to generate a £23million surplus just to meet their existing liabilities.

In the accounts for the year ending 2008, the Tigers made a £9.8million loss even though the period in question included the club winning promotion to the Premier League.

Portsmouth's problems also show no sign of improving after the Premier League confirmed that Paul Hart's side had been banned from signing any new players until they settle transfer debts owed to other English clubs.

Pompey had attempted to sign the former Nottingham Forest midfielder Eugen Bopp on Monday, but the Premier League blocked the move.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez insists he was misquoted after it was suggested he thought the Football Association were too lenient in their treatment of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Martinez was reported to have claimed the FA were almost 'apologising' to Ferguson for sanctioning the Scot over his comments that Alan Wiley was not fit enough to referee United's recent 2-2 draw with Sunderland.

In rugby league, Hull FC have announced that Dennis Moore will work as Richard Agar's assistant coach in next season's Super League campaign.

The 55-year-old Australian has agreed a one-year deal with the KC Stadium club. In the past he has worked as the assistant coach at Manly Sea Eagles.

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