the drop zone. 4 September 2006 – Andy Webster's controversial move to Wigan Athletic is ratified by FIFA. 8 September 2006 – Liverpool get permission from Liverpool city council to build a new 60,000 all-seater stadium in nearby Stanley Park. 18 September 2006 – Bryan Robson is sacked after less than two years as manager of West Bromwich Albion. 19 September 2006 – After becoming majority shareholder at the club, Randy Lerner officially becomes chairman of Aston Villa, replacing 82-year-old Doug Ellis. A BBC Panorama programme is aired, alleging widespread corruption in the English game. 30 September 2006 – September ends with reigning champions Chelsea top of the Premiership. Bolton Wanderers are keeping up their push for a European place, being only two points behind in second place. Manchester United, Portsmouth, Everton, Aston Villa and Arsenal complete the top seven, with Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Charlton Athletic in the relegation zone. Cardiff have extended their lead in the Championship to five points, ahead of Birmingham. Preston North End, Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Brom stand in the play-off places and Southend United, Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday in the relegation zone. Nottingham Forest continue to lead League One, with a three point cushion over their nearest challenges Yeovil Town and Bristol City, with Yeovil above Bristol City on goal difference. Bradford, Tranmere and Carlisle in the play-off places, with Scunthorpe a point behind, recovering from their slow start. Rotherham, Leyton Orient, Millwall and Blackpool in the bottom four. Walsall lead League Two, with Swindon and Wycombe completing the automatic promotion places. Lincoln, MK Dons, Notts County and Hartlepool complete the top seven. Macclesfield and Boston United in the drop zone. 1 October 2006 – Norwich City, 17th in the Championship, sack manager Nigel Worthington after nearly six years in charge. 14 October 2006 – Chelsea goalkeepers, Petr Čech and Carlo Cudicini, both received head injuries during their match against Reading. Čech underwent surgery for a depressed skull fracture and is expected to be out for six months, while Cudicini was treated and released. 16 October 2006 – Norwich City appoint West Ham United assistant manager Peter Grant as their new manager. 18 October 2006 – Hibernian's Tony Mowbray is appointed manager of West Bromwich Albion. 28 October 2006 – Aston Villa, the last unbeaten team in any professional English division, lose 3–1 to Liverpool at Anfield. 30 October 2006 –