Football news in brief: Steven Pressley looks ahead as Falkirk deal is signed

Falkirk manager Steven Pressley has expressed his delight at being handed a new 12-month contract but admits he faces a big task to revamp his squad this summer amid further budget cuts at the financially-stricken club.

"Am I pleased my contract is sorted out? I am, I'm very pleased," said Pressley. "I've started putting the building blocks in place this season and it's very difficult for a manager to change a football club in a short period of time. It does take time and that's the challenge over the course of the summer."

QPR's Warnock unfazed as grilling by FA looms

QPR manager Neil Warnock is in a bullish mood ahead of the FA hearing tomorrow which could wreck his side's promotion, after their 2-0 win at Watford gave them an unassailable lead at the top of the Championship. They must answer seven FA charges relating to the registration of midfielder Alejandro Faurlin, and if found guilty could face a points deduction. Warnock said: "I don't fear anything, I was brought in to win promotion and that's what I've done."

Lambert's Norwich aim for promotion slot

Two prime contenders to join QPR in being automatically promoted to the Premier League are in action today, with Paul Lambert's second-placed Norwich taking on Portsmouth after Cardiff, currently in third, play Middlesbrough in the Welsh capital. On Saturday, Swansea kept alive their slim top-two hopes with a 2-0 win at Millwall, while Reading assured themselves of a play-off place with a goalless draw at Coventry.

Mourinho row referee takes charge of decider

Frank de Bleeckere will referee tomorrow's Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid despite Madrid coach Jose Mourinho suggesting that the Belgian has previously favoured Barca. De Bleeckere was also the referee last year when Mourinho's ten-man Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona. An ill-tempered first leg in Madrid last Wednesday resulted in Madrid defender Pepe being sent off and Mourinho ordered from the dugout.

Goal-line technology is a must, says Hurst

Sir Geoff Hurst believes it is "stupid" that goal-line technology has yet to be used in football. The issue is back in the spotlight again after Chelsea's controversial 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday, which saw Frank Lampard's equaliser given despite the whole of the ball appearing not to cross the line. Hurst was famously involved in a similar situation in the 1966 World Cup final and cannot believe things have not improved since then. "We have it in all the major sports, tennis, cricket, snooker," said Hurst. "It's so stupid that we don't have it."