National Sport - August 22

Expressandstar.com take a quick look around the national scene in the world of sport: -

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko’s return to AC Milan has hit a major stumbling block, according to chief executive Adriano Galliani.

Sunderland have bolstered their forward options after signing Fulham’s Northern Ireland striker David Healy and France striker Djibril Cisse on a season-long loan deal from Marseille.

Portsmouth have signed Charlton winger Jerome Thomas on a permanent deal.

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady is in a “stable and comfortable condition” after being rushed to hospital.

Derby County central defender Alan Stubbs has retired after failing to recover from a serious knee injury.