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Football News Roundup – May 11, 2012

• McLeish looks to move forward
  Alex McLeish is refusing to entertain talk of him leaving Aston Villa and is instead defiantly planning for next season.
• Chase on for Osborne
  Sky Sports understands a host of clubs are chasing former Brentford defender Karleigh Osborne.
• Bogdanovic eyes English stay
  Blackpool forward Daniel Bogdanovic is ready to snub interest from abroad to stay in England.
• Premier League preview
  The final weekend of the Premier League is upon us and Manchester City are within touching distance of the title.
• Rams in pole for Jacobs
  Sky Sports understands that Derby County are leading the chase to land Northampton Town starlet Michael Jacobs.
• Villa confirm Hutton surgery
  Alan Hutton is set to go under the knife after Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish confirmed the full-back had suffered ruptured ankle ligaments.
• Norwich v Aston Villa preview
  Aston Villa will bring a miserable season to a close on Sunday when they take on a Norwich side that has defied expectations.
• Wolves appoint Solbakken
  Wolves have confirmed the appointment of Stale Solbakken as their new manager.
• West Brom v Arsenal preview
  Roy Hodgson will look to sign off in style against Arsenal at The Hawthorns before starting the England manager's job.

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Football News Roundup – May 9, 2012

• McPake plans Coventry return
  James McPake is currently expecting to return to Coventry City, but admits a permanent deal with Hibernian has crossed his mind.
• Pearson keeping quiet
  Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson is refusing to discuss transfer speculation this summer as he looks to bolster his squad.
• Connor in talks over future
  Terry Connor has confirmed he has been interviewed for the Wolves manager's job, raising the possibility of an extended spell in charge.
• Brewers begin squad shake-up
  Jack Dyer and Adi Yussuf have signed new contracts at Burton, while five players have left as preparations for next season begin.
• King - Blues raring to go
  Marlon King has warned Blackpool that Birmingham are 'raring to go' ahead of the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.
• Hughton - Next game is massive
  Chris Hughton is a manager that likes to work one game at a time, and he admits Birmingham's play-off date with Blackpool is bigger than most.
• Freeman keen on County return
  Nottingham Forest defender Kieron Freeman would like to rejoin Notts County next season.
• Edwards - Connor can get us up
  Dave Edwards has backed Terry Connor to lead Wolves straight back to the Premier League if he is given the chance.
• Ten leave in Spireites cull
  Chesterfield manager John Sheridan has released 10 first-team players in the wake of his side's relegation from League One.

Football News Roundup – May 8, 2012

• Ferguson denies Wolves link
  Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson has distanced himself from speculation that he is to become the next Wolves manager.
• Clark hopes Villa can push on
  Ciaran Clark believes Aston Villa's youngsters will be stronger after coming through a difficult Premier League season.
• Scharner to leave West Brom
  Paul Scharner will leave West Bromwich Albion at the end of the season and is hoping to find a new challenge in the summer.
• Duo battle for Forest ace
  Sky Sports understands West Brom and Celtic are battling it out to sign Nottingham Forest ace Garath McCleary.
• Odemwingie - Roy the right man
  Peter Odemwingie believes Roy Hodgson's record of getting the best out of average teams is just what England need.
• Heskey set for Villa exit
  Emile Heskey accepts his time at Aston Villa is coming to an end but has not given up on playing Premier League football.
• Long lauds battling Baggies
  Shane Long believes that whoever replaces Roy Hodgson will inherit a West Brom team capable of pushing on next season.
• Ivorian engine
  Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink told Soccer Extra Didier Drogba can fire Chelsea to Champions League glory.
• McLeish warns underperformers
  Alex McLeish has warned his underperforming Aston Villa squad that he is planning a summer shake-up and will not shield them from criticism next term.

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Football News Roundup – May 7, 2012

• Crunch talks for County stars
  Notts County manager Keith Curle will meet with his players on Wednesday to discuss their futures at Meadow Lane.
• Lee named stand-out Spireite
  Chesterfield goalkeeper Tommy Lee has been named as the club's player of the year for a third consecutive season.
• Cuellar set to leave Villa
  Carlos Cuellar appears to be preparing for life after Aston Villa after bidding farewell to supporters on Twitter following Sunday's draw with Spurs.
• McLeish expects to stay
  Alex McLeish believes he will still be Aston Villa manager next season despite coming under pressure from the club's supporters.
• McLeish hails Villa commitment
  Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish praised his side's 'attitude and determination' as they held on against 10-man Tottenham to a 1-1 draw.
• Brunt - Hodgson will be missed
  Chris Brunt feels West Brom have 'some large shoes to fill' in Roy Hodgson after the new England boss took charge of his penultimate game.
• Chamberlain restores some pride
  Macclesfield caretaker-boss Glyn Chamberlain was pleased his side had restored some pride despite going down 2-0 at Southend.
• Downing - Baggies proved point
  Assistant boss Keith Downing feels West Brom made a statement at Bolton in the wake of Roy Hodgson's unveiling as England boss.
• Connor - Draw for the fans
  Terry Connor was pleased to give the Wolves fans something to cheer in their final home game before relegation to the Championship.

Football News Roundup – May 4, 2012

• Blackpool v Birmingham live!
  Follow all the action from Bloomfield Road via skysports.com's live minute-by-minute commentary.
• McLeish eyes justice
  Alex McLeish has called on Aston Villa to do themselves justice and claim a vital win against Tottenham on Sunday.
• Hughes bemoans Hodgson timing
  QPR boss Mark Hughes has expressed his disappointment by the timing of England naming Roy Hodgson as their new manager.
• Connor targets winning finish
  Wolves interim boss Terry Connor is aiming to build some winning momentum at the end of the Premier League season.
• Downing open to England role
  West Brom assistant Keith Downing does not want to succeed Roy Hodgson but hasn't ruled out the possibility of following him to England.
• The Final Day
  Calling League One and League Two fans! Sky Sports wants YOUR videos of the last day of the season.
• Eyes on Magpies starlet
  Sky Sports understands a number of clubs are keeping tabs on Notts County starlet Tyrell Waite.
• Southend v Macclesfield preview
  Team news for Saturday's League Two clash between Southend and Macclesfield Town at Roots Hall.
• McLeish slams Villa trio
  Alex McLeish believes the behaviour of three Aston Villa players involved in an incident at a nightclub this week is a 'slur on the club'.

Football News Roundup – May 3, 2012

• Rance understands peeved fans
  Chairman Mike Rance says he understands the frustrations of the Macclesfield fans who attempted to storm the directors box on Saturday.
• Smith gets ball rolling early
  Walsall boss Dean Smith knows the importance of getting his summer signings right after the club secured their safety in last weekend.
• Davis to miss Everton clash
  Wolves' David Davis will miss their final home game of the season against Everton with an eye injury.
• Brewers fans hand Zola award
  Striker Calvin Zola was named Supporter's Player of the Season at Burton's end of season awards.
• Bent could be back for Euros
  Alex McLeish is not expecting to be in a position to call upon Darren Bent again this season, but admits the striker could make Euro 2012.
• Bog bent on boosting Magpies
  Striker Daniel Bogdanovic wants to fire Notts County into the play-offs after opening his account for the club.
• Results working against Connor
  Terry Connor admits a failure to deliver results is likely to have harmed his chances of landing the Wolves job on a permanent basis.
• Sheridan: We must bounce back
  Chesterfield boss John Sheridan insists he wants the club to win their place back in League One at the first attempt.
• Coventry can't Clingan to Sammy
  Sammy Clingan is set to leave Coventry City in the summer after the captain rejected a new contract at the Ricoh Arena.

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Football News Roundup – May 2, 2012

• Green explains Rams exit
  Paul Green has admitted it was a tough decision to leave Derby County, but feels the time was right for a new challenge.
• Hodgson considers Foster return
  New England boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he would consider an international return for West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster.
• Thorn wants Cranie offer
  Coventry City manager Andy Thorn has called on the club to offer a new contract to defender Martin Cranie.
• No 'two-man race'
  Roy Hodgson was never involved in a battle to become the new England manager and was identified as the prime candidate one month ago.
• Roy looks to win over players
  Roy Hodgson admits it is vital that he wins over the players as he prepares for the challenge of leading England.
• Baggies look for new boss
  West Brom will step up their search for a successor to Roy Hodgson after he becomes England manager at the end of the season.
• Hodgson takes England role
  The Football Association has confirmed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the new England coach on a four-year contract.
• Reid to end career at Albion
  Steven Reid is ready to see out the rest of his career at West Bromwich Albion after signing a new two-year deal at the club.
• Given - McLeish has backing
  Shay Given claims Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish still retains the support of the dressing room, despite the current plight of the club.

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Football News Roundup – May 1, 2012

• Petrov handed Villa award
  Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov, who is currently sidelined because of acute leukaemia, has been voted the club's players' player of the year.
• Baggies have plans in place
  West Brom have contingency plans in place should they be forced to find a replacement for Roy Hodgson - who is on the verge of taking the England job.
• Thorne - Hodgson the right man
  George Thorne claims the FA's approach for Roy Hodgson has come as no surprise to those who work under him at West Brom.
• Reid pens two-year deal
  Steven Reid has signed a two-year contract extension at West Brom keeping him at the club until the summer of 2014.
• Sheridan rues Spireites slump
  John Sheridan was left counting the cost of Chesterfield's 17-match winless run as he reflected on his side's relegation to League Two.
• Winner puts Judge in dreamland
  Notts County midfielder Alan Judge is still pinching himself after keeping his side's play-off hopes alive with a late goal at Wycombe.
• Play-off picture
  Sky Sports considers the promotion credentials of those clubs entering the Championship play-offs.
• Hodgson holds FA talks
  Roy Hodgson has held talks with the Football Association at Wembley about the vacant England manager's job.
• Appleton - Roy is ideal
  Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton believes Roy Hodgson will make an ideal new England manager.

Football News Roundup – April 30, 2012

• Chambers to decide future
  Nottm Forest captain Luke Chambers is planning to consider his future after admitting he is unsure whether he will stay at the City Ground.
• Hutton admits Villa need fans
  Alan Hutton has called for the Aston Villa fans to support the team as they face up to the reality of a relegation battle.
• Edwards feels for Connor
  Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards believes the players have let interim boss Terry Connor down.
• FA approaches Hodgson
  Sky Sports understands Roy Hodgson will have an interview with the Football Association on Monday for the England manager's job.
• Silkmen respond to relegation
  Macclesfield have released a statement after being relegated, insisting the club "has always strived to be the best it could be".
• Smith spurns slack Saddlers
  Dean Smith took little satisfaction from mere survival after Walsall's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield, saying he expects more from his players.

Football News Roundup – April 29, 2012

• Sheridan ashamed of Spireites
  John Sheridan was downcast after a 3-2 defeat at Yeovil sent Chesterfield back to League Two a year after they were crowned champions.
• Horton hits back at boo boys
  Brian Horton had words for the fans who had tried to storm the directors' box after Macclesfield were relegated from the Football League.
• Curle hails 'special' Magpies
  Keith Curle praised Notts County's special performance as they edged Wycombe 4-3 to keep their play-off hopes alive and relegate the hosts.
• Brann open to Huseklepp return
  Brann have confirmed that Portsmouth striker Erik Huseklepp would be welcomed back at the Norwegian club in the summer.
• Burton offer duo new deals
  League Two club Burton Albion have offered new contracts to midfield duo Jack Dyer and Jimmy Phillips.
• Saddlers secure survival
  Walsall clinched their League One safety thanks to a 1-1 draw at home to Huddersfield and a stunning comeback from Notts County at Wycombe.
• County late show downs Wycombe
  Wycombe were relegated to League Two after two late goals secured a thrilling 4-3 win which kept Notts County's play-off hopes alive.
• Glovers condemn sorry Spireites
  Yeovil Town chalked up a 3-2 victory over Chesterfield on Saturday to send the Spireites back into League Two.
• Connor hails Wolves spirit
  Terry Connor has praised his Wolves players who came back from being 3-0 down after 15 minutes to draw 4-4 away at Swansea City.

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