Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from football.

PFA Chief Executive, Gordon Taylor has written an open letter to members.

The PFA has only been a success by listening to our members and continually evolving to meet their needs. We will therefore be recommending that an independent QC conducts a full and open review into the structure and operation of the PFA as the trade union for professional footballers.

Former England and Doncaster Belles player Sue Smith has received an honorary doctorate from York St john university.

The PFA is sincerely saddened by the passing of former Manchester City captain Barrie Betts, aged 86.

The PFA has noted the press reports published last night relating to an issue it currently faces regarding the eligibility of Ben Purkiss.