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6:34 pm, Tue 11 Jun 2013

Weir delighted to be at Bramall Lane

David Weir has been officially unveiled as Sheffield United's new manager. The 43 year old former Everton and Rangers defender has signed a three year contract. Although he has no managerial experience, Weir - who won 69 Scotland caps - has recently been on David Moyes' coaching staff at Everton.

He's been speaking to Calendar's Sports Correspondent John Shires about the task ahead, and told him it was an easy decision to move to Bramall Lane.

6:14 pm, Tue 11 Jun 2013

Weir arrives at Bramall Lane

David Weir has been unveiled as Sheffield United's new manager this afternoon. The 43 year old former Scottish international defender's job is to do what Danny Wilson failed to do for the last two seasons - get the Blades out of League One.

John Shires reports from Bramall Lane.

Ex-Leeds and England star Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60

Former Leeds United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60. The grandfather of three, who won 18 caps for Engand, died at his home in Norden, near Rochdale, on Wednesday.

Before signing for Leeds for £350,000 in 1976, Barnsley-born Greenhoff spent six seasons at Manchester United - often playing in the same team as his brother Jimmy, who'd started his own career at Elland Road.

10:36 pm, Wed 22 May 2013 Bradford City Promotion parade

Thousands turn out for Bradford City celebrations

It's been a very special night for Bradford City. Thousands turned out to cheer the players on an open top bus ride, and welcome them to a civic reception in honour of their promotion from League Two. And as John Shires reports, they had an extra reason to celebrate.