26Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 26, 2012
- Premier eyes on WilliamsAston Villa and Fulham are battling to land Portsmouth starlet Ryan Williams, Sky Sports understands.
- Gabby - Bids a waste of timeAston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has told rival clubs they would be wasting their time if they tabled bids for his services.
- Wigan bag BeausejourWigan have completed the signing of Chilean winger Jean Beausejour from Birmingham on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
- Smith calls for strong mindsWalsall manager Dean Smith claimed his players must show more mental resolve if they are avoid another relegation battle.
- Downes keen on Pirates stayOn-loan Chesterfield defender Aaron Downes is keen to extend his stay at Bristol Rovers after joining on an initial one-month deal.
- Foxes linked with MarshallLeicester manager Nigel Pearson remains keen to strengthen his squad amid reports he wants to sign Stoke winger Ben Marshall.
- Boss blames loss on injuriesMacclesfield manager Gary Simpson lamented his side's injury nightmare after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in League Two.
- Villa await N'Zogbia testsAston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia is set to find out the extent of his heel injury on Wednesday.
- Interest mounts in DaviesSky Sports understands that a host of clubs have made enquiries for Bolton striker Kevin Davies.
25Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 25, 2012
- Moore misery for MaccSammy Moore scored an 88th-minute winner as AFC Wimbledon left it late to beat Macclesfield 2-1.
- Magpies held by North EndNotts County made it five home games without a win as Martin Allen's decision to make sweeping changes backfired in a 0-0 draw with Preston.
- Crouch avoids FA chargeSky Sports sources understand the FA will take no further action regarding Peter Crouch's apparent 'eye poke' on Jonas Olsson.
- PSV medical for JorgensenSky Sports understands FC Copenhagen captain Zanka Jorgensen is having a medical at PSV Eindhoven.
- Beausejour's Wigan move closeSky Sports understands Birmingham's Jean Beausejour is undergoing a medical at Wigan ahead of his proposed move.
- Parkes bent on Brewers stay
- McLeish admits Team GB contactAston Villa boss Alex McLeish has revealed that a number of his players have been contacted about their availability for the Great Britain Olympics football side.
- Fotheringham in Wolves trialSky Sports understands Wolves have taken former Celtic player Mark Fotheringham on trial.
- Hammers star on trial at RamsWest Ham's promising midfielder Oliver Lee is on trial at rival Championship club Derby.
24Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 24, 2012
- McCarthy wants impact signingsWolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted he is struggling to bring in players who can make an instant impact in the Premier League.
- McLeish - Warnock proved pointAston Villa manager Alex McLeish has praised Stephen Warnock's response after dropping the defender for the weekend win at Wolves.
- Foster not tempted by EnglandWest Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster has no intention of coming out of international retirement for Euro 2012.
- McCarthy remains defiantWolves boss Mick McCarthy has shrugged off rumours that he is facing the sack at Molineux.
- Pearson calls for consistencyNigel Pearson has called on his players to show more consistency after Leicester beat Southampton 2-0 at St Mary's.
- Foxes keep Saints in secondSouthampton missed the chance to return to the Championship summit after David Nugent and Matt Mills gave Leicester a 2-0 victory at St Mary's.
- O'Hara return on scheduleWolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jamie O'Hara hopes he is close to returning from his double hernia operation.
- Macc appeal Brown dismissalMacclesfield have launched an appeal against the red card given to Nat Brown during Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Swindon.
- Yuki leaves FoxesLeicester midfielder Yuki Abe's contract has been cancelled by mutual consent so he can return to Japan.
23Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 23, 2012
- Delph hoping for Whites stayFabian Delph is hoping to stay with Leeds United for the remainder of the season after joining on loan from Aston Villa.
- Morrison apologises for gestureWest Brom's James Morrison has apologised to Stoke fans for the manner in which he celebrated scoring the opener on Saturday.
- Southampton v Leicester previewTeam news for Monday evening's Championship clash between Southampton and Leicester at St Mary's Stadium.
- Villa eye Jamaican starletPremier League side Aston Villa are set to take Jamaican starlet Brian Brown on trial.
- League One Round-UpA round-up of Saturday's League One action.
- Foxes eye Delfouneso moveSky Sports understands Leicester are lining up a loan move for Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso.
- Boss lauds spirited SilkmenMacclesfield manager Gary Simpson could not fault his players despite watching them slip to a 1-0 defeat at Swindon.
- Rams ace attracting interestSky Sports understands a host of clubs are tracking Derby ace James Bailey.
- Hodgson defends MorrisonWest Brom boss Roy Hodgson has defended James Morrison after an apparent gesture made by the midfielder in the victory at Stoke.
22Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 22, 2012
- Frimpong set for further testsWolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is to undergo further assessment on the eye injury that required a trip to hospital.
- Di Canio off but Robins winPaolo Di Canio was sent to the stands as his Swindon side maintained their promotion hopes with a 1-0 win over 10-man Macclesfield.
- McLeish wants Keane stayAston Villa boss Alex McLeish would be happy to sign Robbie Keane on a permanent basis if the two-goal hero was interested.
- Thorn's joy at Nimely impactAndy Thorn was full of praise for new recruit Alex Nimely after the striker inspired Coventry to a much-needed 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.
- County and Dons share the spoilsNotts County fought back from a goal down to snatch a valuable 1-1 home draw against promotion hopefuls MK Dons.
- McLeish hails hero KeaneAlex McLeish was full of praise for Robbie Keane as the striker scored twice in the second half to secure victory for Aston Villa against Wolves.
- Nicholls goal denies CumbriansCarlisle's League One play-off hopes took a knock as Alex Nicholls fired a late penalty to earn Walsall a 1-1 draw at Brunton Park.
- Adi rescues point for AlbionAdi Yussuf came off the bench to earn a point for Burton at Bradford with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw in Saturday's League Two clash.
- Hughton staying groundedChris Hughton is stayed grounded after Birmingham City moved into the top six while Watford boss Sean Dyche remains positive.
21Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 21, 2012
- Simpson calls for duo patienceMacclesfield boss Gary Simpson insists it will take time for new signings Ben Mills and Michael Bakare to adapt to professional football.
- Macc sign Mattis for seasonMacclesfield have signed Dwaine Mattis until the end of the season after his contract with Chesterfield was cancelled.
- Delph excited at Whites returnFabian Delph has expressed his excitement at sealing a return to Leeds United on loan from Aston Villa.
- Thorn - Others could followAndy Thorn admits other players could follow Lukas Jutkiewicz out of Coventry City this transfer window if the right bids come in.
- McLeish: Be a hero RobbieAlex McLeish has called on Robbie Keane to become a hero at Aston Villa by scoring against Wolves.
- Hodgson cool on RidgewellRoy Hodgson believes West Brom 'perhaps have to start looking elsewhere' after seeing a bid rejected for Liam Ridgewell.
- McCarthy - No pressure on meMick McCarthy does not believe resting players in the FA Cup has put him under pressure to win at Aston Villa.
- Pair reject Odemwingie talkRoy Hodgson and Martin Jol have both rejected speculation linking West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie with a switch to Fulham.
- Cobblers make way for WealeNorthampton have signed Leicester's Chris Weale on one-month loan deal after the goalkeeper failed to hold down a place with the Foxes.
20Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 20, 2012
- West Ham v N Forest previewTeam news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between West Ham and Nottingham Forest at Upton Park.
- Coventry v Middlesbrough previewTeam news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Coventry and Middlesbrough at the Ricoh Arena.
- Burnley v Derby County previewTeam news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Burnley and Derby County at Turf Moor.
- Birmingham v Watford previewTeam news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Birmingham and Watford at St Andrew's.
- Delph to return to LeedsSky Sports understands Leeds are bringing Fabian Delph back to Elland Road on loan from Aston Villa.
- Saint that funny?Southampton top and Leicester mid-table... Beags says the Championship hasn't gone to script!
- Banks's Stadium game rearrangedWalsall's League One clash at home to Notts County has been rearranged for Tuesday, January 31.
- Leicester land DrinkwaterSky Sports understands Leicester have signed Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
- Davies makes injury comebackDerby County striker Steve Davies continued his comeback from a fractured skull by playing the full 90 minutes of a Derbyshire Cup clash.
19Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 19, 2012
- O'Driscoll joins Reds staffFormer Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll has linked up with Nottingham Forest as a member of Steve Cotterill's coaching staff.
- McCarthy - I'm lividWolves manager Mick McCarthy was left furious at an FA Cup elimination at the hands of Birmingham.
- Spireites penalise Latics in JPTChesterfield edged an entertaining first leg of the JPT Northern Final at the B2net Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Oldham.
- Mills salutes St LedgerLeicester skipper Matt Mills has paid tribute to centre-half partner Sean St Ledger after seeing him return to the Foxes side in style on Tuesday.
- Leicester line up DrinkwaterSky Sports understands that Leicester are lining up a move for Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
- Problems mount for McCarthyAfter a truly forgettable FA Cup third-round replay, Birmingham defeated under-pressure Mick McCarthy's Wolves 1-0 at Molineux.
- Hurst hungry to boost SaddlersKevan Hurst is desperate to get back to full fitness and make an impact on the second half of Walsall's season.
- Johnson backs McCarthyWolves captain Roger Johnson has backed his under-fire manager Mick McCarthy and insists that he and his team-mates are behind him.
- Ireland - I'm close to best formStephen Ireland says he is close to recapturing his best form at Aston Villa thanks to Alex McLeish
18Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 18, 2012
- Hodgson won't sell OdemwingieWest Brom manager Roy Hodgson has no plans to sell Peter Odemwingie after revealing there was a 'semi-jocular' approach to sign him on loan.
- McClaren hoping risk pays offSteve McClaren knows he has taken a risk in returning to Twente but is keen to carry on where he left off with the 2010 champions.
- Croft heads for St JohnstoneSky Sports understands Derby County winger Lee Croft has joined SPL side St Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the season.
- Bolton v Macclesfield reactionOwen Coyle was almost satisfied with his Bolton side's 2-0 home victory over Macclesfield in their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday night.
- Cup pain for CotterillSteve Cotterill admits Nottingham Forest endured a 'tough' and 'difficult' evening as they crashed out of the FA Cup to local rivals Leicester.
- Bolton avoid upsetFirst-half goals from Kevin Davies and Martin Petrov saw Bolton to victory in their FA Cup third-round replay against Macclesfield.
- Beckford fires Foxes throughJermaine Beckford scored a hat-trick as Leicester made the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium.
- No offers for HolmanReported Premier League target Brett Holman has reiterated his desire for a foreign move but is yet to receive any firm interest.
- Blues reject Ridgewell bidBirmingham have confirmed they have rejected an undisclosed offer from West Brom for Liam Ridgewell.
17Jan/120
Football News Roundup – January 17, 2012
- McCarthy - Fletcher flyingMick McCarthy believes Wolves striker Steve Fletcher is up there with the Premier League's best on current form.
- Rovers risk losing DannSky Sports understands a several clubs are waiting in the wings to make a move for Blackburn defender Scott Dann.
- Foxes join Vardy huntSky Sports understands Leicester City have joined the chase for Fleetwood hot-shot Jamie Vardy.
- Long confident over fitnessWest Brom striker Shane Long is confident he will soon be back to full fitness after a spell on the sidelines.
- Inspection at B2net stadiumChesterfield will hold a pitch inspection ahead of their Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area final against Oldham on Tuesday.
- Coventry capture HreidarssonCoventry City have signed Hermann Hreidarsson from Portsmouth on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
- Johnson keen to build on pointWolves captain Roger Johnson feels the club's improved defensive displays could prove the key to climbing the table.
- Chesterfield v Oldham previewTeam news ahead of Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area final first-leg between Chesterfield and Oldham at the B2net Stadium.
- Fan of the yearThe Football League has launched a nationwide search to find the new 'npower Fan of the Year'.













