MAURICE MALPAS could be named Swindon boss this week.

The League One side are currently in the middle of a takeover, and ex-Motherwell boss Mo, who lost out to Billy Stark for the Scotland U-21 job, has been lined up as their manager.

Consortium leader Andrew Fitton said: "Maurice was head and shoulders above the other candidates we interviewed. He is competent, passionate and loyal - which is what this club needs." Craig Levein is confident Barry Robson will still be at Dundee United when they take on Clyde in the Scottish Cup this week despite a £1m link to Celtic. They have turned down a £175,000 Blackpool bid for Noel Hunt. St Mirren have upped their £40,000 bid for Caley's John Rankin. Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock has bid for Aberdeen pair Michael Hart and Chris Clark. Paul Simpson, sacked by Preston in November, is the latest name linked with the Hibs vacancy. Berti Vogts has again cast doubt on his future as Nigeria coach after complaining of late wage payments. Stories in today's English papers Rafael Benitez future discussed by Liverpool's US owners in New York tomorrow. Sam Allardyce calls for winter break. Bolton £5.5m move for former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse. South African Steven Pienaar to miss Everton League Cup semi against Chelsea tomorrow after being ordered to report for African Nations' Cup. Former Newcastle and Portsmouth winger Laurent Robert to sign for Derby until end of season. Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann, 38, decides this week on move to Borussia Dortmund. Clubs should take more responsibility for fans' behaviour, according to British Transport Police.