The panel determined that those words were delivered "in the spirit of friendly banter" - a conclusion which has "Davis Cup is something that I'm not planning on for all the reasons I gave the other day. It is possible I could change my mind as it gets closer but I want a proper off-season and spend some time at home with my family. The former Rangers, Arsenal and Barcelona defender returns to Ibrox to succeed Gerrard, who left to manage Premier League side Aston Villa. Howe distanced himself from reports that the Magpies are set to bring in Liverpool sporting director