Andries Jonker to lead Bayern after Van Gaal departs

BAYERN Munich have placed their faith in Andries Jonker to lead them into the Champions League next season after Louis van Gaal parted company with the club. Van Gaal was sacked after Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nurnberg saw the giants of German football drop to fourth in the Bundesliga with five games of the season remaining.

Jonker, who was Van Gaal's right-hand man, has been placed in charge for those five games and given the task of leading the Bavarian club into the top three - something they remain confident of.

Victory sees Crawley take historic step-up

CRAWLEY Town secured league football for the first time in their history after Saturday's 3-0 win at Tamworth earned them promotion from the Blue Square Bet Premier. Town, managed by Scot Steve Evans, lead AFC Wimbledon by 14 points with their rivals having only four games left this season. Crawley's successful season also included a memorable run to the FA Cup fifth round where they lost to Manchester United, with whom they share the nickname 'Red Devils'.

Red card sparks wrath of Buckie chairman

KEITH are a point clear at the top of the Highland League following a 2-1 win over Wick, while champions Buckie Thistle were held to a 1-1 draw at Nairn - a game which saw referee Bryan Braidwood come under fire.

Thistle president Mark Duncan claimed the decision to send off Kevin Main along with Nairn's Craig Campbell was the worst he had seen "in 40 years of watching football".

It was also a bad day for fellow title challengers Deveronvale. Forres surged into fourth place - and still have slender title hopes - after a 3-1 triumph over Vale at Mosset Park.

Cove Rangers stayed fifth in the table with a 4-1 win at home to Brora, Formartine lost 1-0 at home to Huntly, Clach sprang a surprise 4-2 victory over Turriff, while Lossiemouth stunned Inverurie Locos 3-0 at home. Fort William lost 3-0 defeat to Fraserburgh, while Rothes won 2-1 at Strathpsey.

Ross grabs four goals as Edinburgh City progress

Robbie Ross notched four goals for Edinburgh City in their 5-1 win against Craigroyston in the East of Scotland League Cup, with Dougie Gair adding a penalty. Greg Irvine responded for the home side. Spartans progressed with a 4-0 victory over Easthouses Lily with Ross Archibald scoring a hat-trick of headers and Jack Beesley adding a fourth.

Leith Athletic defeated Peebles Rovers 2-0, with Euan Campbell and Darren Mooney scoring. A volley from Vale of Leithen's Steven Radzynski was enough to defeat Stirling University. Goals from Chris Anderson, Aaron Brunton and an own goal saw Gala Fairydean beat Eyemouth United 3-1 with Jonny Simpson netting for the Fishermen.

In the Central Taxis Premier Division, Civil Service Strollers beat Whitehill Welfare 4-1, Edinburgh Univeristy beat Selkirk 2-0 while Preston Athletic drew 2-2 with Tynecastle.