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Gerrard no to MK Dons

Steven Gerrard will turn down the chance to become manager of MK Dons, it has been reported.

The former Liverpool and England midfielder has held preliminary talks with MK Dons over their vacant position. Gerrard said he would consider his options after it was announced last week that he would be leaving MLS club LA Galaxy.

It was reported by Sky Sports that Gerrard has been offered the MK Dons job and would confirm today whether he will accept it.

But yesterday, ESPN FC said that sources close to Gerrard have disclosed that the 36-year-old will turn down the chance to become the Dons’ new boss.

The League One club have been without a permanent manager since Karl Robinson was sacked on October 23. 

Bournemouth’s Ibe robbed at knifepoint

Bournemouth forward Jordon Ibe was robbed at knifepoint when thieves rammed his car just four days after suspected gunmen allegedly threatened West Ham striker Andy Carroll.

The 20-year-old Ibe had his watch stolen after his car was struck in Surrey Quays, south-east London, it has emerged.

Scotland Yard said detectives were investigating the attack on Ibe, which took place at around 1.45pm on November 6.

Reports said that...