Monday review of the English press © EuroFootball.com

On Monday, the English press writes about "Newcastle" interest in acquiring "Brighton" defender, the refusal of "sharks" president Freddy Shepherd to leave his post, Brian Law's readiness to become the new coach of "Sheffield Wednesday", the punishment looming over "Chelsea" club, different opinions of the captains of "Rangers" and "Hearts" regarding the possibilities of the Scottish championship and candidates to enter the national teams of Ireland and Wales.

"Newcastle" is targeting England's youth team and "Brighton" defender Joel Lynch. ("Daily Mirror")

"Dundee United" and "Aberdeen" are eyeing up Swansea defender Steven Watt. ("Daily Record")

Newcastle president Freddy Shepherd will not leave his post despite calls from the club fans to resign after the defeat against Sheffield United at home. (Various)

Sharks fans criticised their club's decision to play against Sheffield United on Saturday evening, while also taking money from Sky TV for the broadcast, instead of postponing the match due to Thursday's UEFA Cup matches. ("The Sun")

Brian Laws is ready to leave Scunthorpe and become the new coach of Sheffield Wednesday. ("Daily Mirror")

But former Nottingham Forest defender denies that he has already signed a contract with the "mice". ("Daily Telegraph")

Paul Sturrock is set to become the new coach of the Swindon team. (Various)

Chelsea faces punishment for referee Graham Poll showing a yellow card to goalkeeper Michael Ballack in the match against Tottenham, which led to an attack by four "blues" players. ("The Sun")

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson insists that his team still has a chance to win the Scottish championships despite being 15 points behind the leaders Celtic. ("Daily Record")

Former Edinburgh Hearts captain Paul Hartley says that his team will not be able to overtake Celtic and win the Scottish Premier League, as they are already 13 points behind the "Celts". ("Daily Record")

Arsenal striker Anthony Stokes, who has scored 9 goals playing for Falkirk, will be called up to the Irish national team. ("Daily Mirror")

Sunderland goalkeeper Darren Ward may be called up to the Welsh national team after a four-year break. ("Daily Mirror")