Many Leicester supporters accustomed to their side flitting between the divisions might

Many Leicester supporters, accustomed to their side flitting between the divisions, might be satisfied to see Oakwell temporarily replaced by Old Trafford in next year's fixtures.The 38-year-old McGhee, who was Alex Ferguson's first signing at Aberdeen and has plainly absorbed some of his restless perfectionism, is committed to changing that mentality.This one-time goal-poacher has undergone a transformation himself since joining the gamekeeper's ranks four years ago. "When you're young you don't see yourself as management material, although on reflection I always had something to say. A graph has three targets picked out: 51 points, Relegation; 74, Play-offs; 90, Champions. The writing is also on the wall in the Leicester manager's office.

Mark McGhee came up with the wordplay, and the early signs are that Leicester City will not be marking time in the First Division. In the reception area beneath Filbert Street's imposing double-decker stand hangs a dayglo banner declaring: "The Future's Marked Out". "I'm fully fit physically and mentally, but I have no idea when my first ride will be - I've got to sit down and think about it," Murphy said.. The Irish jockey has not ridden in public since he suffered serious head injuries after a fall on Arcot at Haydock on 2 May last year. Declan Murphy is not sure when he will make his long-awaited comeback after being given the all-clear to resume race-riding by the Jockey Club yesterday. If there is one thing more dangerous than a handicap sponsored by a bookie, it is a handicap sponsored by a casino..

At York, only two of the four televised events make any appeal for betting purposes. The genuine and admirable Guesstimation (next best 3.15) is in the best form of his long career and can follow up a recent win at Newmarket, while Resounder (3.45), last in the Middle Park Stakes, has now found a more realistic opening.The second half of the Channel 4 transmission will illustrate a useful rule of punting. RAMOOZ (nap 1.45) treated a good nursery field with thorough contempt last time, and is a horse to follow until he is beaten. It may be some time.Smart Generation (2.50) finished down the field in the Cambridgeshire seven days ago, but ran well none the less, and is returned to a more suitable trip today. Sadly for those who enjoy a good spat, Sheikh Mohammed's Committal did not make it past the overnight stage, but Cecil may find yet another disappointment at the end of a disastrous week. If form means anything, you have to feel, the finishing order then - Spout (2.15), Saxon Maid, Snowtown, Royal Circle, Hagwah - will be repeated this afternoon.A winner would not go amiss for Henry Cecil just now, and Storm Trooper, one of his better juveniles, goes to post with a good chance in the Autumn Stakes. Five of the six runners met over the identical course, distance and ground conditions, and at almost identical weights, in the Harvest Stakes just 13 days ago.