Senderos: Swiss international defender Philippe Senderos has signed a one-year contract ex-tension with Fulham keeping him at the club until 2014. The 28-year-old centre-back joined from Arsenal in 2010. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Fulham so far and I love playing for this club,” Senderos said.

Garrone: Serie A club Sampdoria have appointed Edoardo Garrone as their new president following the death of his father Riccardo in January. Edoardo, 52, was pre-viously a vice president.

Nolan: West Ham captain Kevin Nolan is set to miss today’s trip to Stoke City with a toe injury. The prolific 30-year-old midfielder aggravated the problem, which has plagued him all season, in Monday’s 3-2 home league defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.

U-17 Wcup: Costa Rica have lost the right to host the women’s U-17 World Cup next year due to delays in stadium construction. The decision, announced by FIFA, came less than 48 hours after Costa Rica missed out on a place at this year’s U-20 World Cup in Turkey following a shock 2-1 defeat by rank outsiders Cuba.

Coloccini: Newcastle could be without captain Fabricio Coloccini for today’s Premier League match at Swansea. The Argentinian hurt his back during Sunday’s 4-2 win over Southampton and is struggling to be fit for the trip to south Wales. January signing Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa could take over at the back.

MacDonald: Swindon have appointed former Ireland no.2 Kevin MacDonald as their new manager. The 52-year-old, who was caretaker manager at Aston Villa in 2010, has been handed the reigns at the County Ground after Paolo Di Canio resigned last week. MacDonald inherits a Swindon side who are fourth in League One.

Championship: Derby vs Cry. Palace 0-1; Wolves vs Watford 1-1.

BOV Division Two: Mellieħa vs Kirkop United 2-0.

GFA Division Two: Għajnsielem vs Żebbuġ Rovers 3-0.