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Nigel Clough: A man in demand

History could be made tonight as Burton Albion go after a record-breaking 12th consecutive win in the Blue Square Premier in a game that may well underline their credentials as the team to beat in the league this year. But the match against fellow promotion hopefuls Torquay United isn’t the only concern for Brewers fans….

Transfer Rumors (4 Jan 09): Juve in for Defoe, Arsenal in Bendtner-Upson swap, Downing to request Spurs transfer, and more

It’s a somewhat quiet day in transfer news and rumors, but there are still several tidbits to report on from multiple leagues.

Transfer Rumors (3 Jan 09): City tie up Bridge deal, Fabiano and Zhirkov to Chelsea, Man United after Delph, and more

Oh, the surprises that are in store! No, I’m not talking about the FA Cup third round, but the January transfer window. The window’s started, and soon, a flurry of footballers will be flying in and out to new destinations. How many of them will end up at Manchester City? Well, at least one will,…

10 Football League Youngsters To Watch In 2009

2009 is set to be a fine year indeed for football fans. And no less so for these ten players; ten players who all have the potential to excite audiences across the country. Big moves could well beckon for these young stars in 2009: Jamie Ward — Chesterfield The diminutive striker has notched 14 goals…

Transfer Rumors (30 Dec 08): Ben Arfa for Chelsea, Ivanovic and Malouda for Juve, Defoe prefers Spurs, and more

There’s a great deal of transfer news and rumors to report on as we move one day closer to the opening of the January transfer window.

Spurs set to shell out 15m for Middlesbrough’s Downing

According to the Daily Mirror, Tottenham are set to finally meet Middlesbrough’s valuation of midfielder Stewart Downing and make a £15m cash offer to snare the England man in January.

English Championship Club Sponsors

Coca-Cola Championship clubs and their sponsors (kit, stadium, the whole caboodle):

Gary Johnson is ready for primetime management

In light of the two management roles made vacant at Premiership sides Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, many managers were considered. Some candidates had Premiership experience, some had experience abroad, and some had little or no coaching experience at all. However, one manager was ignored altogether, and when looking at his record and undoubted pedigree, it’s…

Burnley’s Jay Rodriguez: A future Premier League Striker?

The game was heading for extra time, neither side able to break the deadlock, but on 87 minutes Burnley’s 19 year old striker collected a through ball that found him facing Fulham’s Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbuhler. Showing maturity far beyond his years, he went round the Swiss World Cup stopper with a feint that made…

Transfer Rumors (11 Dec 08): City prepare Torres bid, Serb duo in Manchester, Zaki staying at Wigan, and more

It’s a lot more exciting on my end when there’s plenty to report to you from the transfer gossip pages, and that’s the case today. Let’s get on with it, shall we?