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Zoltan Gera says there is an outside chance he will return from injury for West Brom before the end of the season.

Team news ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Birmingham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime (kick-off 12.30pm).

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton insists they will go all out to cause an FA Cup shock against Chelsea this weekend.

On-loan midfielder Fabian Delph has been ruled out of Leeds United's weekend Championship clash at home to Doncaster with an ankle injury.

Notts County have released teenager Lewis Whiteley after the six-month deal he signed in the summer expired.

Chris Weale's loan spell at Northampton has been cut short after scans revealed the Leicester goalkeeper requires knee surgery.

Kevin Doyle has backed Wolves to maintain their Premier League status for a third successive season.

Reading have played down speculation linking Brian McDermott with the Wolves job after insisting there has been no approach.

Leicester City are awaiting the results of a scan on the foot injury sustained by Danny Drinkwater during Tuesday's clash with Watford.

Notts County teenager Haydn Hollis has joined Hinckley United on loan.

Former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley will meet with Wolves over the vacant managerial role, according to his agent.

Chesterfield boss John Sheridan felt it was two points dropped after Steve Schumacher's late equaliser gave Bury a 1-1 draw at Gigg Lane.

Paul Peschisolido was frustrated Burton failed to claim even a point from their trip to Crewe, which ended 3-2 in favour of the hosts.

Gary Simpson conceded his Macclesfield are in a dogfight after going down to a sixth straight defeat at Morecambe.

Walsall manager Dean Smith was left counting the cost of early and late drama after the Saddlers went down 2-1 at Oldham.

Northampton are waiting to discover the extent of the injury Chris Weale suffered against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.

Aston Villa keeper Shay Given is adamant that Carlos Cuellar has the necessary credentials to cover for injured defender Richard Dunne.

Chris Hughton has admitted trying to sign Danny Rose to bolster Birmingham's options after the sales of Jean Beausejour and Liam Ridgewell.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has flown to America to hold talks with his Cleveland Browns counterpart Pat Shurmur.

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton reflected on a frustrating night following his side's goalless draw against Hull at St Andrew's.

Nigel Pearson has told his Leicester City squad to tighten up at the back following their 3-2 Championship defeat to Watford.

Tony Mowbray was a relieved man after watching Middlesbrough hold off a battling Nottingham Forest side.

Coventry boss Andy Thorn hailed Gary McSheffrey after his side's win over Leeds, while Neil Redfearn admitted the visitors were not good enough.

Reading manager Brian McDermott handed Jimmy Kebe the credit after his side edged out Derby 1-0.

Walsall's relegation worries deepened as they missed an injury-time penalty and slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Oldham.

Danny Carlton earned Morecambe their fourth home win of the season with the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory over Macclesfield.

Luke Murphy's strike ultimately proved the difference as Crewe saw off Burton 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Alex McLeish admits Richard Dunne's injury strikes a huge blow to Aston Villa after the defender fractured his collarbone.

Nottingham Forest defender Kieron Freeman has had his loan at city rivals Notts County extended until the end of the season.

Team news for Tuesday night's League One clash between Oldham and Walsall at Boundary Park.

Team news for Tuesday night's League One clash between Bury and Chesterfield at the b2net Stadium.

Nigel Clough says Derby are planning to hold talks with Sunderland in the next few days regarding their plans for Ryan Noble.

Team news for Tuesday evening's Championship clash between Coventry and Leeds United at the Ricoh Arena.

Mick McCarthy claims he leaves Wolves with his 'head held high' and says it was 'a privilege' to boss the club for five-and-a-half years.

Wolves chairman Steve Morgan admits Alan Curbishley is the calibre of manager they are looking for to replace Mick McCarthy.

Readers of skysports.com are divided over who should replace Mick McCarthy at Wolves following his exit.

Roy Hodgson insists there is no hurry to resolve his future at West Brom after suggesting he wants to remain a Premier League manager.

Mick McCarthy is confident he is still the right person to be in charge of Wolves following the 5-1 home defeat by West Brom.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish fears Richard Dunne will be out of action for a month with his shoulder injury.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish bemoaned his side's luck as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.

Roy Hodgson expressed his pride in West Brom's performance following their 5-1 victory over Wolves at Molineux.

Mick McCarthy apologised to the Wolves supporters after seeing his side suffer a 5-1 defeat against West Brom at Molineux on Sunday afternoon.

Peter Odemwingie urged West Brom to push on up the table after celebrating a hat-trick in the 5-1 derby victory over Wolves.

Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Sebastien Bassong is determined to prove he can still play during his loan at Wolves after his unshakeable faith kept his spirit strong.

Steve Cotterill paid tribue to the late Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty after the 1-1 draw with Watford.

Jason Roberts earned praise from Reading boss Brian McDermott after helping record a victory over rock-bottom Coventry.

Kenny Jackett claims Millwall's goalless home draw against Derby is a point gained.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson hailed his side's win over Cardiff, while Malky Mackay was left to rue his team's slow start.

Millwall and Derby shared the spoils after a drab 0-0 draw in their Championship fixture at The Den which featured few chances for either club.

Paul Gallagher scored in each half as Cardiff saw their promotion challenge falter with a 2-1 defeat to Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

Troy Deeney's first-half header earned Watford a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on an emotional day at a sombre City Ground.

Neil Danns told Soccer AM that Leicester are finding consistency after a difficult start to the season.

Jimmy Kebe and Jason Roberts found the net as Reading made it back-to-back home wins in the Championship with a 2-0 victory over Coventry City.

Alex McLeish believes Harry Redknapp will find it hard to turn down the England job, but expects a fight from Tottenham.

Roy Hodgson is not shocked Harry Redknapp is the front-runner to become the next England manager.

Newcastle's success this season can be credited largely to goalkeeper Tim Krul, according to Aston Villa counterpart Shay Given.

Stephen Hunt has praised Mick McCarthy for helping to ease some of the pressure which sits on the shoulders of those inside the Wolves camp.

Shay Given says any friendships with his former team-mates at Man City will 'go out the window' when Aston Villa host them on Sunday.

Alex McLeish has responded to the Aston Villa fans who want him to leave the club by vowing to turn things around.

Shay Given has backed England goalkeeper Joe Hart to captain his country at some point, even if it is not as John Terry's successor.

George Elokobi is confident Wolves and Nottingham Forest can stay up this season after swapping one relegation fight for another.

Stephen Hunt admits the respective standings of the two sides has placed added importance on Sunday's derby duel between Wolves and West Brom.

Daniel Cousin is poised to seal his Rangers return on Friday afternoon after agreeing terms with the club, according to his agent.

Jamie O'Hara has challenged Wolves to claim four more wins in order to sidestep relegation from the Premier League this season.

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cotterill is hoping he can tie down Garath McCleary to a new deal at the club.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy believes in-form Harry Redknapp is at an ideal stage of his career to become the new England boss.

Macclesfield have agreed terms over the loan of centre-back Shaun Brisley to Peterborough.

Burton have signed former Derby defender Chris Riggott on a deal until the end of the season.

Wolves are facing a dilemma in midfield ahead of Sunday's derby against West Brom with four players ruled out or rated doubtful.

Crewe Alexandra would like to extend Greg Pearson's loan from League Two rivals Burton.

Walsall's League One clash at home to Colchester this weekend is subject to a 12pm pitch inspection on Friday.

Notts County striker Lee Hughes has denied a sexual assault charge.

Notts County's home League One fixture against Stevenage has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 22.

Derby boss Nigel Clough is not looking to bolster his resources with emergency loan signings now the transfer window has reopened.

Walsall boss Dean Smith is eager to get more supporters behind the club by urging his players to improve their poor home form.

Saido Berahino will not be returning to Northampton after West Brom revealed the teenage striker is set to join a League One club.

West Ham youngster Cristian Montano has rejoined Notts County on loan until the end of the season.

Gary Simpson says a trip to the grave of former midfielder Richard Butcher has helped Macclesfield put things into perspective.

West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has revealed he is 'very satisfied' with the progress made during his year in charge.

Wolves winger Michael Kightly will not feature in the derby match with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday due to a back injury.

Sky Sports understands that Championship side Peterborough are planning to make a move for Macclesfield defender Shaun Brisley.

Aston Villa have been lifted ahead of their clash with league leaders Manchester City with news three players could return from injury.

Alex McLeish has warned disgruntled Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia that the only person who can help to improve his mood is himself.

Michael Appleton admits Portsmouth's off-field troubles will make it difficult to maintain player morale after a 1-0 defeat at Birmingham.

Nathan Redmond's superbly-taken late volley fired Birmingham up to third in the Championship after a 1-0 win over Portsmouth at St Andrew's.

Burton have confirmed experienced defender Darren Moore has left the club with immediate effect.

Chesterfield midfielder Mark Randall continued his comeback from injury with a run-out for the reserves on Tuesday afternoon.

Gary Simpson is happy to keep turning to non-league football in order to unearth rough diamonds for Macclesfield.

Jermaine Beckford has had his red card during Leicester's 1-0 defeat by Brighton overturned by the FA.