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Football News – August 10, 2011

• Verhoek snubs Gers and Forest
  Rangers target Wesley Verhoek will not sign for them after pulling out of a move to Nottingham Forest.
• McClaren relieved to progress
  Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren was delighted to have come out on top in a "rollercoaster" Carling Cup derby against Notts County.
• Forest edge out rivals on pens
  Nottingham Forest secured a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory following a 3-3 draw AET with Notts County in their Carling Cup first-round tie.
• Forest edge out rivals on pens
  Nottingham Forest secured a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory following a 3-3 draw AET with Notts County in their Carling Cup first-round tie.
• Jay blitz downs battling Burton
  Jay Rodriguez struck four goals to help Burnley beat Burton Albion 6-3 after extra-time in the Carling Cup first round at Turf Moor.
• Grimes double sinks Spireites
  Ashley Grimes bagged a brace as Rochdale twice came from behind to beat Chesterfield 3-2 at Spotland.
• Carling Cup round-up E-O
  Ipswich and Hull shocked at home, Leeds edge Bradford, Forest through on spot kicks after thriller.
• Carling Cup round-up E-O
  Ipswich and Hull shocked at home, Leeds edge Bradford, Forest through on spot kicks after thriller.
• Ryan brace a Lowe blow for Cov
  Ryan Lowe struck twice in the final 15 minutes to sink Coventry 3-1 at Gigg Lane and send Bury into the Carling Cup second round.
• Carling Cup round-up A-D
  Shrewsbury, Morecombe and Bury beat Championship teams as they knocked them out of the Carling Cup.

Football News – August 9, 2011

• Murphy happy staying on
  Jamie Murphy would not be a disappointed man if he does not leave Motherwell before the transfer window closes.
• Murphy happy staying on
  Jamie Murphy would not be a disappointed man if he does not leave Motherwell before the transfer window closes.
• Cox welcomes Long deal
  Simon Cox admits he would welcome the competition if West Brom complete a deal to sign Shane Long.
• Wolves go down at Telford
  An inexperienced Wolves side were beaten 3-1 by local side Telford in their final pre-season friendly.
• Baggies closing on Long
  Skysports.com understands West Brom are poised to sign sought-after Reading striker Shane Long.
• Blues midfielder joins Getafe
  Birmingham have confirmed midfielder Michel has joined Getafe for an undisclosed fee.
• Foxes give Ball a lifeline
  Leicester have handed Michael Ball a 12-month deal after he impressed during pre-season.
• New deal for Sky Blues starlet
  Coventry City teenager Gael Bigirimana has been rewarded with a one-year contract extension at the Ricoh Arena.
• Bury v Coventry preview
  Team news for Tuesday night's Carling Cup first-round clash between Bury and Coventry.
• Rochdale v Chesterfield preview
  Team news ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup first-round clash between Rochdale and Chesterfield at the Spotland Stadium.

Football News – August 8, 2011

• Boateng backs boss
  Nottingham Forest's George Boateng says manager Steve McClaren will be a success at the City Ground
• Roy expects Miller exit
  Manager Roy Hodgson admits West Brom striker Ishmael Miller looks likely to go to Nottingham Forest.
• Roy expects Miller exit
  Manager Roy Hodgson admits West Brom striker Ishmael Miller looks likely to go to Nottingham Forest.
• Forest close on Verhoek
  Sky Sports sources understand Nottingham Forest are set to win the race to sign ADO winger Wesley Verhoek.
• Xamax win Uche race
  Almeria have confirmed the sale of striker Kalu Uche to Swiss outfit Xamax for 4m euros (£3.5m) plus add-ons.
• Bent confirms shoulder injury
  Darren Bent has confirmed a shoulder injury has sidelined him for England's friendly against Holland.
• Trio withdraw from Wales squad
  Sam Vokes, Andrew Crofts and James Collins have pulled out of the Wales squad to face Australia due to injury.
• Trio withdraw from Wales squad
  Sam Vokes, Andrew Crofts and James Collins have pulled out of the Wales squad to face Australia due to injury.
• Tchoyi strike rescues Baggies
  Somen Tchoyi bagged a stoppage-time equaliser as West Brom held Parma to a 1-1 pre-season friendly draw.
• Allen overjoyed with County win
  Notts County manager Martin Allen could not hide his delight after watching his side secure a 3-0 win at Carlisle.

Football News – August 7, 2011

• Clough hails battling Rams
  Nigel Clough hailed Derby's spirit after they beat Birmingham, whose boss Chris Hughton thought his side were unlucky to lose.
• Clough hails battling Rams
  Nigel Clough hailed Derby's spirit after they beat Birmingham, whose boss Chris Hughton thought his side were unlucky to lose.
• McClaren to target striker
  Steve McClaren plans further transfer activity after a disappointing first game at Nottingham Forest.
• Weir on our way, says Robbie
  Robbie Weir netted the only goal of the game as Tranmere enjoyed a winning start to their campaign against Chesterfield.
• Fulop seals Baggies move
  West Brom have completed the signing of Ipswich goalkeeper Marton Fulop on a one-year deal.
• Chambers wraps up Saddlers win
  Adam Chambers showed his former bosses what they lost as his 30-yard scorcher gave Walsall a 1-0 win over Leyton Orient.
• Richards doubles up in draw
  A Justin Richards double was not enough to secure an opening-day win for Burton as they drew 2-2 with Torquay at Plainmoor.
• County crush poor Carlisle
  Notts County got their League One season off to a dream start as a dominant first-half effort set up a 3-0 win at Carlisle.
• Friendlies round-up
  Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool all stepped up their preparations for the new season with victories, but Arsenal lost.
• Forest held by stubborn Tykes
  Steve McClaren's Nottingham Forest were held to a 0-0 draw by Barnsley in their Championship opener at the City Ground.

Football News – August 6, 2011

• Carew on Blues radar
  Birmingham manager Chris Hughton has confirmed an interest in former Villa striker John Carew.
• Palace agree double deal
  Crystal Palace have bolstered their ranks with the loan signings of Aleksandar Tunchev and Peter Ramage.
• Montano makes County move
  Notts County manager Martin Allen has swooped to sign West Ham United striker Cristian Montano on a month's loan.
• McCarthy impressed with Henry
  Mick McCarthy says Karl Henry will react positively to being replaced as Wolves captain by Roger Johnson.
• Blades bag Wolves winger
  Sheffield United have signed Wolves winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing on loan on the eve of the new season.
• Blues sign Wood on loan
  Birmingham have signed West Brom's Chris Wood on a month's youth loan to solve their striker crisis.
• Blues sign Wood on loan
  Birmingham have signed West Brom's Chris Wood on a month's youth loan to solve their striker crisis.
• Arca options open up
  A host of Championship clubs have joined the race to sign Julio Arca, skysports.com understands.
• Bantams go for one Moore
  Bradford boss Peter Jackson has signed Leicester defender Liam Moore on an initial month-long loan deal.
• Torquay v Burton preview
  Team news ahead of Saturday's League Two clash between Torquay United and Burton Albion at Plainmoor.

Football News – August 5, 2011

• Championship preview
  The Premier League hopefuls will aim to put down a marker as the new Championship season begins this weekend.
• Nott'm Forest v Barnsley preview
  Team news for Saturday's Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Barnsley at the City Ground.
• Clubs await Euro fate
  Champions League and Europa League draws for the final qualifying rounds take place on Friday.
• Rodgers weighs up Camp move
  Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is contemplating whether to make another bid for Nottm Forest keeper Lee Camp.
• New deals for Sky Blues duo
  Coventry have confirmed James McPake and David Bell have signed new deals ahead of the start of the season.
• Baggies accept Miller bids
  Sky Sports sources understand West Brom have accepted bids from Leicester and Forest for Ishmael Miller.
• Baggies accept Miller bids
  Sky Sports sources understand West Brom have accepted bids from Leicester and Forest for Ishmael Miller.
• Baggies accept Miller bids
  Sky Sports sources understand West Brom have accepted bids from Leicester and Forest for Ishmael Miller.
• Sven backs spending spree
  Sven Goran Eriksson believes it was imperative ambitious Leicester City spent big this summer on recruitment.
• Foxes seal Fernandes move
  Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes from St Etienne.

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Football News – August 4, 2011

• Di Matteo sees axe benefits
  Roberto Di Matteo believes being sacked by West Brom may have actually benefited his career.
• Sven fears Long is Prem bound
  Sven Goran Eriksson fears striking target Shane Long is destined for the Premier League.
• Sven fears Long is Prem bound
  Sven Goran Eriksson fears striking target Shane Long is destined for the Premier League.
• McLeish wants more signings
  Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has confirmed he wants to add more fresh faces to his squad this summer.
• Villans beaten at Pride Park
  Aston Villa failed to impress as they lost 2-0 to Derby in a pre-season friendly at Pride Park on Wednesday night.
• Friendlies round-up
  Swansea saw off Celtic on Wednesday, as Derby put a dent in Aston Villa's pre-season preparations.
• Friendlies round-up
  Swansea saw off Celtic on Wednesday, as Derby put a dent in Aston Villa's pre-season preparations.
• Uche linked with Swiss switch
  Skysports.com understands Nigerian forward Kalu Uche could move to Switzerland, rather than England.
• Carew in Championship talks
  Former Aston Villa and Stoke striker John Carew is being strongly linked with a move to the Championship.
• Forest frustration for McClaren
  Steve McClaren admits he is enduring his 'most frustrating pre-season' as he attempts to bolster his ranks.

Football News – August 3, 2011

• Kirkland linked with Baggies
  Chris Kirkland could return to West Brom after Roy Hodgson confirmed he wants another goalkeeper.
• Heskey snubs Foxes return
  Sven Goran Eriksson has confirmed Emile Heskey rejected the chance to rejoin Leicester City earlier this summer.
• Coventry want Jutkiewicz stay
  Coventry chief executive Paul Clouting has insisted striker Lukas Jutkiewicz remains a key part of their plans.
• Marshall signs for Rochdale
  Rochdale have signed midfielder Paul Marshall on non-contract terms after his release from Walsall earlier this summer.
• Foster concerned for Blues
  Ben Foster has revealed his fears for Birmingham after completing his loan to West Brom.
• Foster concerned for Blues
  Ben Foster has revealed his fears for Birmingham after completing his loan to West Brom.
• Johnson delighted at accolade
  Roger Johnson has hailed his appointment as Wolves captain for the coming season.
• Johnson delighted at accolade
  Roger Johnson has hailed his appointment as Wolves captain for the coming season.
• Brewers snap up Yussuf
  Adi Yussuf has agreed to sign a one-year deal with League Two side Burton Albion.
• Allen happy with Magpies squad
  Notts County manager Martin Allen is happy to go into the opening game of the League One season with his existing squad.

Football News – August 2, 2011

• Fulham move for winger
  Skysports.com understands Fulham have launched a bid for Den Haag winger Wesley Verhoek.
• N'Zogbia keen to help trio
  Charles N'Zogbia hopes he can form a potent attacking force with Villa's England contingent this season.
• Blues not letting Carr leave
  Birmingham boss Chris Hughton has refuted speculation that Stephen Carr could leave the club this summer.
• Fulham bid for Jerome
  Sky Sports sources understand Fulham have made a bid for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome.
• Sheridan eyeing more players
  Chesterfield manager John Sheridan is hopeful of adding to his squad before the opening game of the season at Tranmere.
• Allen hopeful on Bishop fitness
  Manager Martin Allen hopes Neal Bishop will be fit for Notts County's opening game of the season at Carlisle.
• Sky Blues could get investment
  Former Coventry vice-chairman Gary Hoffman could inject £30million into the club.
• Smith keen to put past to bed
  Manager Dean Smith is confident his Walsall side can push for promotion this year, just three months after surviving relegation.
• Pesch nervy as defence lacking
  Burton boss Paul Peschisolido is sweating on the fitness of three key defenders for the opening game of the season at Torquay.
• Wellens set to land armband
  Skysports.com understands Sven Goran-Eriksson is set to name Richie Wellens as Leicester captain.

Football News – August 2, 2011

• Fulham move for winger
  Skysports.com understands Fulham have launched a bid for Den Haag winger Wesley Verhoek.
• N'Zogbia keen to help trio
  Charles N'Zogbia hopes he can form a potent attacking force with Villa's England contingent this season.
• Blues not letting Carr leave
  Birmingham boss Chris Hughton has refuted speculation that Stephen Carr could leave the club this summer.
• Fulham bid for Jerome
  Sky Sports sources understand Fulham have made a bid for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome.
• Sheridan eyeing more players
  Chesterfield manager John Sheridan is hopeful of adding to his squad before the opening game of the season at Tranmere.
• Allen hopeful on Bishop fitness
  Manager Martin Allen hopes Neal Bishop will be fit for Notts County's opening game of the season at Carlisle.
• Sky Blues could get investment
  Former Coventry vice-chairman Gary Hoffman could inject £30million into the club.
• Smith keen to put past to bed
  Manager Dean Smith is confident his Walsall side can push for promotion this year, just three months after surviving relegation.
• Pesch nervy as defence lacking
  Burton boss Paul Peschisolido is sweating on the fitness of three key defenders for the opening game of the season at Torquay.
• Wellens set to land armband
  Skysports.com understands Sven Goran-Eriksson is set to name Richie Wellens as Leicester captain.