What the back pages say on Friday, May 18: Fabio Capello wants Chelsea post and Liverpool approach Roberto Martinez - Fri, 18 May 2012
Fabio Capello wants Chelsea post and Liverpool make Roberto Martinez approach. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Friday May 18.

Reading target Liverpool outcast Cole as Royals prepare for life back in top flight - Fri, 18 May 2012
Reading are lining up an audacious raid on Liverpool outcast Joe Cole as the Royals start planning for life back in the Barclays Premier League.

Ian Holloway pays respect to Sam Allardyce ahead of play-off final - Thu, 17 May 2012
Ian Holloway feels continued talk about a contrast in styles between his Blackpool side and West Ham ahead of Saturday’s npower Championship play-off final does a disservice to opposite number Sam Allardyce.

Jack Collison gives West Ham a shot in the arm by declaring himself fit for play-off final - Thu, 17 May 2012
Jack Collison has handed West Ham a major fitness boost ahead of Saturday's npower Championship play-off final against Blackpool at Wembley.

Sam Allardyce 'disappointed' by Steve Kean's foul-mouthed rant - Thu, 17 May 2012
Sam Allardyce has admitted he is disappointed by the comments allegedly made about him by Blackburn boss Steve Kean, which emerged this week