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The transfer window can be the decisive moment in a season where teams can gain, continue or lose momentum, depending on their sales and acquisitions.

Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox has offered his support to under-fire manager Paul Lambert.

Birmingham have rejected a bid of £3.5million from Championship leaders Bournemouth for Demarai Gray.

West Brom have completed the signing of Callum McManaman from Wigan for an undisclosed fee.

Andy Taylor has urged Walsall to write their names into history as he targeted Johnstone's Paint Trophy glory.

Derby have been dealt a blow with the news that Johnny Russell could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Leon Clarke and Michael Jacobs are set to stay at Wolves - unless the club receive big offers.

Boss Dean Smith revealed his pride after Walsall reached Wembley for the first time in their history.

Dean Saunders pinpointed fatigue as one of the reasons for a 3-0 loss to Chesterfield that left Crawley bottom of League One.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claimed his Burton side deserved a win at York despite only securing a point in a 1-1 draw.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says FA Cup match-winner Victor Anichebe could be ‘unplayable’ if he can remain fit.

Darren Ferguson hopes his side have finally turned the corner after they battled their way to a 2-1 win at Notts County.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson says his club have been “totally transparent” about the situation regarding FA Cup hero Jeff Schlupp.

Gary Johnson wants to keep goalkeeper Jed Steer until the end of the season after his heroics in Yeovil's 0-0 draw with Coventry.

Peterborough relieved some of the pressure on boss Darren Ferguson after they secured a 2-1 win at Notts County.

Substitute Adam McGurk grabbed an 87th-minute equaliser to earn Burton a point in a 1-1 draw at York.

Disappointed Wolves manager Kenny Jackett felt his side lacked ideas in attack as they missed the chance to close the gap on the Championship play-off positions after being held to a goalless home draw by Charlton.

Steve McClaren admitted he was relieved his game of risk paid off after Derby County overcame an impressive Chesterfield side to win an entertaining FA Cup fourth round tie 2-0 at the iPro Stadium.

Sheffield United have completed the signings of Paul Coutts and Kieron Freeman from Derby.

A selection of Championship teams go in search of causing FA Cup upsets on Saturday as they take on Premier League opposition.

Crawley have signed teenage goalkeeper Scott Dutton on a month-long loan deal from Wolves.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says new boy Carles Gil has already made a big impact at the club.

Notts County boss Shaun Derry remains interested in bringing Louis Laing back to Meadow Lane.

West Brom are in talks with former Newcastle man Shola Ameobi over a short term contract, according to Sky sources.

Aston Villa will not be signing Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair this month, according to manager Paul Lambert.

Team news for Saturday's League Two clash between York City and Burton Albion at Bootham Crescent.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Yeovil Town and Coventry City at Huish Park.

Former England defender Matthew Upson is closing in on finally making his debut for Leicester - almost seven months after joining the club.

West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu will undergo tests on a suspected groin injury after being forced off in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Louis van Gaal has hinted Darren Fletcher could leave Manchester United after West Brom manager Tony Pulis confirmed an interest in the Scotland international.

Yeovil Town hope to keep hold of Joe Edwards this month but have accepted they could lose their captain before the deadline, according to Sky sources

Birmingham City have rejected a third bid from Sky Bet Championship rivals Bournemouth for winger Demarai Gray, according to Sky sources.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson says he is not expecting the club to be reported to FIFA by Ghana following Jeff Schlupp’s return from injury at the weekend.

Preston goalkeeper Jamie Jones will join League One rivals Coventry on Friday morning for an initial 31-day loan.

Derby head coach Steve McClaren has ruled out a loan move for Chelsea winger Christian Atsu.

Chesterfield have been dealt a blow with the news that Gary Roberts will be out for around six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Huddersfield Town have completed the loan signing of Canada international David Edgar from Birmingham.

Fulham boss Kit Symons was thrilled to see Ross McCormack hit the goal trail in style after his first-half hat-trick set up the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

Ross McCormack scored a first-half hat-trick as Fulham beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their Sky Bet Championship clash at Craven Cottage.

Scunthorpe have signed goalkeeper Luke Daniels from West Brom for an undisclosed fee.

Birmingham City defender David Edgar has joined Sky Bet Championship rivals Huddersfield Town on loan for the rest of the season.

The last round of Premier League fixtures threw up yet more eye-catching facts and figures.

Wigan Athletic are set to reject an improved offer of more than £4million for Callum McManaman from West Brom, according to Sky sources.

Referee Richard Clark was in the spotlight after the goalless stalemate as Notts County hung on against a dominant Doncaster side.

Darren Randolph insists he is open to staying at Birmingham as he plans further contract talks with boss Gary Rowett.

Paul Lambert says he is comfortable with Aston Villa's transfer policy and has ruled out selling Christian Benteke before the transfer window closes.

West Brom have made an approach for Nottingham Forest's Michail Antonio, according to Sky sources.

Doncaster were left to rue a series of wasted opportunities as they were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Notts County at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Notts County have signed Hungarian striker Balint Bajner on a free transfer after he left Ipswich by mutual consent.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has claimed Saido Berahino is 'back on track' and insists he has no intention of selling the striker.

Silvestre Varela and Sebastian Blanco are both on the verge of leaving West Brom.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid is to have surgery on his groin and looks set to be ruled out for up to six weeks.

Wolves captain Sam Ricketts could go out on loan, head coach Kenny Jackett has revealed.

Chesterfield have confirmed that Romy Boco has left the club to play for Indian I-League side Bharat FC.

Birmingham City's parent company has claimed around £2.55m may have been "misappropriated" by an ex-employee.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis insists his side have a lot of room to improve to ensure they stay in the Premier League despite taking a well-deserved point at Everton.

West Brom defender Joleon Lescott disputed the decision that led to Kevin Mirallas’ missed penalty in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

Everton were held to a 0-0 draw by West Brom after Kevin Mirallas missed a first-half penalty, maintaining Tony Pulis’ unbeaten start as Baggies boss.

Bolton full-back Hayden White has moved to Notts County on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

Burton have reached a deal to extend the loan spell of Leicester striker Jacob Blyth.

Team news for Tuesday evening's League One clash between Doncaster Rovers and Notts County at The Keepmoat Stadium

Stuart Pearce believes Nottingham Forest should be looking to emulate the recent stability at East Midlands rivals Derby.

Gary Rowett has strengthened his squad for the rest of the season with the loan signing of Watford winger Lloyd Dyer.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis does not believe Monday night’s hosts Everton are in a battle against relegation.

A Derby supporter has been arrested after running onto the pitch after Saturday's game against Nottingham Forest and making contact with a Forest player.

Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton believes new signing Carles Gil could be the spark they need to start scoring goals again.

Mark Hessenthaler revealed he was about to haul John Marquis off moments before he equalised in Gillingham's 3-1 win over Coventry.

Mark Cooper insisted his Swindon team were under par and can improve despite a 3-1 win over Chesterfield.

Walsall manager Dean Smith felt his side produced a "professional" display after claiming a 2-0 win at struggling Colchester.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes that Burton may have secured a crucial point in their 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.

Billy Daniels admitted he should not have even been on the pitch after he snatched a late goal in Notts County's 2-1 win over Crewe.

Nigel Pearson staunchly denied claims Leicester withdrew Jeff Schlupp from Africa Cup of Nations duty after he played in the 1-0 loss to Stoke on Saturday.

John McGovern is a rare phenomenon: an ex-player loved by both Nottingham Forest and Derby County supporters, reports Sky Sports News HQ’s Rob Dorsett.

With another huge round of Premier League contests ahead of us, we ponder 10 questions that will be answered by the end of Monday....

Wolves have unveiled their plans to honour former owner Sir Jack Hayward.

Leicester have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association for failing to control their players in the Premier League match against Aston Villa last weekend.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has praised Stoke ahead of their Premier League meeting on Saturday.

Leicester have confirmed the signing of Croatia striker Andrej Kramaric from HNK Rijeka on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Team news for Saturday's League Two clash between Portsmouth and Burton Albion at Fratton Park.

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Swindon Town and Chesterfield at County Ground.

Tyrell Waite has left Notts County to join Vanarama Conference club Lincoln on a permanent deal.

With another full weekend of Premier League action ahead of us, Paul Merson gives his tips and predictions for what is set to be another exciting round of fixtures.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson says he hopes the signing of Andrej Kramaric can be finalised in time for the Croatia forward to play at the weekend.

Liverpool have recalled winger Jordon Ibe from his loan spell with Championship high-flyers Derby County.

Derby boss Steve McClaren has urged Nottingham Forest to persist with under-fire manager Stuart Pearce.

Rotherham have signed forward Conor Sammon on loan from Derby for the remainder of the season.

Stuart Pearce insists he is not worried about getting sacked despite Nottingham Forest’s miserable recent run of form.

Bristol City have signed Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder George Saville on a three-month loan deal.

Notts County have signed young striker Billy Daniels from League One rivals Coventry City.

Striker Liam McAlinden is back at Fleetwood on a loan deal from Wolves which will run for the remainder of the campaign.