watford have appointed javi gracia as their new manager following the sacking of marco silva. marco silva became the eighth premier league sacking of the season after the club blamed a run of one win on 11 matches and everton‘s unwarranted approach for silva in november. javi gracia last managed rubin kazan and his signed an 18 month deal. results today have seen the holders saracens qualify for the quarterfinals of rugby union's european champions cup, with welsh side scarlets earning a home tie in the last eight. wasps had hoped to qualify, but despite victory, missed out to la rochelle. maz farroki was watching. the final weekend of the champions cup is all about puzzling permutations. but through the damp and drizzle, part of wasps‘ formula for qualification was clear, an emphatic win with four tries or more was the only thing that would do. straightforward maths, simple score. they also needed to keep ulster to at bay and the other match in the pool to go their way. one too many distractions for christian wade, it seems. his wayward pass a gift for ulster to draw leve

marco silva was dismissed after only eight months in thejob. everton silva was dismissed after only eight months in the job. everton approach the portuguese in november and they say that is the catalyst for the decision. watford's statement said that without "the unwarranted approach" they would have "continued to prosper under his leadership". the hornets have won just one of their last 11 premier league games. there's one premier league match today. spurs could go fourth with a win at southampton in the 4pm kick—off. spurs beat the saints 5—2 on boxing day but mauricio pochettino is bracing himself for a tough match. i don't have doubt that they are going to success because the club is so strong, great manager, great coaching staff and great players. i have no doubt that they are going to win success, but i hope after sunday because for us it is so important, the three points, but i know it will be very tough because they need three points, too. in the scottish cup fourth round, it is the edinburgh derby between hearts and hibs. rangers w

one win in 11 for marco silva's men. leicester we re for marco silva's men. leicester were excellent, jamie vardy with a penalty. they should have made it two lots earlier but riyad mahrez finally doubled their lead. a nerve—racking transfer window for leicester fa ns nerve—racking transfer window for leicester fans because riyad nerve—racking transfer window for leicesterfans because riyad mahrez is always linked with a move away but claude puel doing a really good job and pay up to seventh. they will keep hold of jamie job and pay up to seventh. they will keep hold ofjamie vardy, though?” think so. but they are always worried about riyad mahrez and he never goes and i'm amazed. looking at the other results, the one we have not mentioned is bournemouth. west ham against bournemouth. west ham against bournemouth. it was an even game but the funny thing is, it was two goals in two minutes, bournemouth took the lead with fraser and thenjavier hernandez equalised for west ham, again, pretty fair reflection, even david moyes admitted it. let's see how the

watford's marco silva has become the eighth premier league manager to be sacked this season. perhaps rather surprisingly, with watford tenth. the club blamed everton‘s unwarranted approach for his services in november as the part of the reason in their decsion. the spaniard javi gracia, who last managed russian club rubin kazan, is expected to replace him. results today have seen the holders saracens qualify for the quarterfinals of rugby union's european champions cup, with welsh side scarlets earning a home tie in the last eight. wasps had hoped to qualify, but despite victory, missed out to la rochelle. maz farroki was watching. the final weekend of the champions cup is all about puzzling permutations. but through the damp and drizzle, part of wasps verza formula for qualification was clear, and emphatic win with four tries or more was the only thing i would do. straightforward maps, symbols go. they also needed us to be kept at bay in the other matches is pulled together made. one too many distractions for christian wade, it seems, his wayward pass a gift for ulster to

silva. watford are currently 10th in the premier league. saracens' hopes of a third consecutive european title were kept alive, thanks to premiership rivals wasps, who beat ulster in the champions cup today, gifting saracens the last quarterfinal place. theyjoin scarlets as the only british teams in the last eight. and while we have been on the air, mark allen as just won sanogo's masters for the first time. he held offa masters for the first time. he held off a comeback from kyren wilson to win10—7 ina off a comeback from kyren wilson to win10—7 in a tense final at alexandra palace. that is it from me. there is more on the bbc news channel, including how tommy fleetwood stormed to the abu dhabi title. back to you. thank you. that's all from me, stay with us on bbc one, it's time for the news where you are. hello. this is bbc news. people with hidden disabilities in england could soon be entitled to blue badge parking permits under government plans. the department for transport said the

watford have sacked manager marco silva after just eight months in thejob. the club are blaming everton's approach for the portuguese in november as the "catalyst for this decision". watford's statement said that without "the unwarranted approach" they would have "continued to prosper under his leadership". the hornets have won just one of their last 11 premier league games and are 10th in the table. alexis sanchez is on the verge of joining manchester united from arsenal, after united midfielder henrikh mkhitaryan agreed to be part of a direct swap. the players will both have their medicals today. mkhitaryan's paperwork for his transfer was completed yesterday. the length of the armenian's contract at arsenal and his salary is undisclosed. sanchez missed arsenal's 4—1win over crystal palace because he was travelling to manchester. there's one premier league match today. spurs could go fourth with a win at southampton in the 4pm kick—off. spurs beat the saints 5—2 on boxing day but mauricio pochettino is bracing himself for a tough match. i don't have

watford have sacked manager marco silva after just eight months in thejob. the club are blaming everton‘s approach for the portuguese in november as the "catalyst for this decision". watford's statement said that without "the unwarranted approach" they would have "continued to prosper under his leadership". the hornets have won just one of their last 11 premier league games and are 10th in the table. england have won the one—day series against australia 3—0 with two matches to play after a 16 run win in sydney. england got off to a slow start butjos in sydney. england got off to a slow start but jos buttler in sydney. england got off to a slow start butjos buttler and chris woa kes gave start butjos buttler and chris woakes gave the innings impetus. jos buttler made an unbeaten century and chris woakes finished on 53 as england made 302 — six. australia seemed to be on track with captain steve smith at the crease but he was out in controversial fashion, given caught by the on field umpire, when replays seemed inconclusive but the decision stood. aust

onto football, and watford are expected to appoint javi gracia as a replacement for marco silva who was sacked as manager this morning. watford are 10th in the premier league and are blaming the change on everton for their interest in silva before christmas. southampton are playing tottenham. it was 1—0 to southampton after a very unlike the own goal from davinson sanchez, but harry kane has just made it 1—1. harry kane now only needs one more goal to have scored a hundred in the premier league in his career. in today's scottish cup 4th round action — the edinburgh derby went the way of hearts. they won 1—0 at tynecastle thanks to a scrappy 86th minute goal, christophe berra's downward header was just touched on by substitute don cowie and despite a valiant hibs effort to keep the ball out, it spun over the line. the only other game in the cup today between fraserburgh and rangers was postponed due to a frozen pitch. the quarterfinal line up for rugby union's european champions cup will be decided this afternoon... as the last few teams try to squeeze into the last 8... defendin

watford have appointed javi gracia as their new manager following the sacking of marco silva. silva became the eighth sacking in this premier league season. watford claimed everton's "unwarra nted approach" for silva as their replacement coach for ronald koeman, was the "catalyst" behind their decision to sack him. the spaniard gracia last managed russian club rubin kazan and has signed an 18—month deal. it's the final of the masters snooker with kyren wilson and mark allen gunning for a maiden title in london. wilson and allen shared the opening eight frames before allen hit the final‘s first century in frame 12. he leads 7—5 at the mid—session interval. the winner is first to 10 frames. tommy fleetwood played with some back—nine brilliance to defend his abu dhabi golf title. the european number one finished on 22—under—par, two strokes clear of ross fisher. four—times major winner rory mcilroy finished tied for third alongside matt fitzpatrick. mcilroy said fleetwood's finish was "obscene" as he carded six birdies over the closing nine holes. it was just impo

watford's marco silva has become the eighth premier league manager to be sacked this season. perhaps rather surprisingly, with watford tenth. the club blamed everton's unwarranted approach for his services in november as the part of the reason in their decsion. silva managed just one victory in his last 11 league games. the spaniard javi gracia, who last managed russian club rubin kazan, is expected to replace him. in today's scottish cup fourth round action, the edinburgh derby went the way of hearts. they won 1—0 at tynecastle thanks to a scrappy 86th—minute goal, christophe berra's downward header was just touched on by substitute don cowie and despite a valiant hibs effort to keep the ball out, it spun over the line. the only other game in the cup today between fraserburgh and rangers was postponed due to a frozen pitch. after today's final round of pool matches, the eight teams through to the quarterfinals of rugby union's european champions cup will be finalised. scarlets are through with a home tie. saracens have scraped in but will play away. hoping to join the pa

marco silva was sacked on sunday morning with watford 10th in the premier league, four points avoid the relegation zone. the club, blaming the need for change on everton for their interest in silva before christmas. spaniard javi gracia is his replacement, his last club was russian side rubin kazan. silva is the eighth premier league manager to lose his job this season. harry kane struck his 99th premier league goal for tottenham, but couldn't prevent them from losing ground in the race for the top four as his spurs side drew 1—1 at southampton. the home side made a fast start. an own goal from davinson sanchez gave saints the lead in the opening quarter of an hour. then came kane's equaliser. spurs miss out on the chance to go level with fourth—placed liverpool who take on swansea tonight. southampton, meanwhile, are still in the relegation zone. you know, you watch everyone else play and win, and you have to decide. that makes it more difficult. obviously, there is still a long way to go and many ups and downs, iam a long way to go and many ups and downs, i am sure. wejust need a