The Offside Daily – Harold Bishop as new Manchester United boss, Chelsea’s internal battle and Newcastle United’s mass walk out

10 of the best football stories of the day:

1. Chelsea manager José Mourinho has questioned the commitment of midfielder Eden Hazard, after he criticised the Special One’s tactics.

2. Newcastle United fans are planning to walk out of their clubs game against Cardiff after 60 minutes, in a protest about the clubs management.

3. Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis has said he “can’t guarantee” being at the club next season.

4. Accounts have revealed that Queens Park Rangers have a higher wage bill than Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid.

5. Chelsea coach Rui Faria has been handed a six game stadium ban resulting from a incident in the clubs defeat to Sunderland last month.

6. A 34 year old mother spat in the face of a 16 year old referee in an Under-9’s game, her husband also grabbed the teenager by the throat. (Daily Mail)

7. Meanwhile a 33 year old referee was assaulted in Surrey by a player he just sent off. (Get Surrey)

8. Morecambe FC has picked up the title of Supreme Champion from the 2014 British Pie Awards for a Bramley Apple Pie they produce. (Evening Telegraph)

9. Australian newspaper MX has mixed up potential Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal with Harold Bishop from Australian soap Neighbours. (Metro)

10. Benfica fans lined the streets to welcome their team back after the clubs Europa League Semi Final win over Juventus…….at 4AM. (Metro)

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