Former Welsh international striker Dean Saunders has been confirmed as the new manager of struggling Championship side Wolves to replace the sacked Stale Solbakken. "I can confirm that Dean Saunders has agreed to take over as manager at Molineux," said Doncaster Rovers chief executive Gavin Baldwin. "We have agreed a good deal for Doncaster Rovers. Work has already started on trying to find a replacement for Dean and continue our push for promotion back to the Championship." Saunders, a former Aston Villa and Liverpool striker, has taken Doncaster to second place in the third-tier League One this season. Wolves are currently 18th in the Championship. AFP
Holders Lyon, currently flying high in Ligue 1, were sensationally knocked out in a penalty shootout with third division club Epinal. The round-of-64 match had ended 3-3 after extra-time, before keeper Olivier Robin helped Epinal win the shootout 4-2. "It's the best victory in my career be it as a player or coach," said coach Fabien Tissot. AFP