Championship has made Newcastle United much stronger

David Nugent — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:53 +0000

It’s fair to say that when Newcastle United were relegated from the Premier League last season that some fans were glad to see the back of the Magpies. Newcastle United are a big club no matter what some might say.

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Dallas and Toronto join race for Baptiste

Hakon Hoyland — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:50 +0000

Major League Soccer clubs FC Dallas and Toronto FC have joined Championship side Ipswich Town in the race for Trinidad & Tobago international Kerry Baptiste.

Ipswich recently extended their trial for the midfielder, who arrived at the club last Tuesday.

The Joe…

West Brom sign Watson

Hakon Hoyland — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:07 +0000

West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of midfielder Ben Watson on loan from Wigan until the end of the season.

Watson has fallen down the pecking order at Wigan since Roberto Martinez took over as manager.

“Having lost Gonzalo Jara for…

Wolves ready to make new bid for Clyne

Hakon Hoyland — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:34:56 +0000

Wolves are reportedly ready to make a new bid to sign Crystal Palace starlet Nathaniel Clyne.

Clyne turned down a move to Wolves in the January transfer window as he did not want to sit on the bench at the Premier…

Wolves veteran joins City

Hakon Hoyland — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:26:42 +0000

Bristol City have completed the signing of Chris Iwelumo on a month-long emergency loan deal from Premier League side Wolves.

The 31-year-old has made just three starts for Wolves this season, after struggling with a metatarsal injury during pre-season.

City boss Gary…

Fuller arrested, Carroll charged over assaults

SoccerNews — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0000

Ricardo Fuller, the Jamaica striker who plays for Stoke City in the English Premier League, has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in a nightclub at the weekend, police said on Monday.

Staffordshire Police said a 21-year-old man had…

Sunderland wanted Johnson

Hakon Hoyland — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:39:55 +0000

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he tried to sign Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough in the January transfer window.

Johnson instead joined Manchester City, who made a late move for the 22-year-old.

“I’m happy with the business we’ve done, but, yes, I’d…

Barnes joins West Brom

Hakon Hoyland — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:27:57 +0000

Former Derby County midfielder Giles Barnes has joined West Bromwich Albion on an 18-month contract.

The 21-year-old had been training with West Brom after having been released by Derby in December.

Barnes has been struggling with injuries in the past year, but…

The Peterborough owner may be right about this season but who is to blame?

Graham Fisher — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:58:06 +0000

Darragh MacAnthony

I am going to write about Peterborough United who are currently eleven points from safety at the bottom of the Championship. On transfer deadline day, a very strange day indeed, they sacked manager Mark Cooper and employed former Stockport…

Warnock: Moses set to shine

SoccerNews — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:44:00 +0000

(GSM) – Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock expects new Wigan signing Victor Moses to shine in the Premier League. Although several clubs were interested in acquiring his services, the teenage Palace forward eventually signed for Wigan.

Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and…

Bargains to be had in English lower leagues

David Nugent — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:05:56 +0000

Yesterday Tim Cahill marked his 150^th league start for Everton with the winning goal at Wigan’s DW Stadium.

He has proved an incredible success for the Toffees and considering Everton paid just £1.5million for the Aussie he’s proved a steal.

Everton boss David…

Sunderland set to sign Crystal Palace starlet

Hakon Hoyland — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:59:38 +0000

Sunderland are closing in on signing Crystal Palace starlet Nathaniel Clyne, according to the Sunday Mirror.

Clyne has impressed for Crystal Palace and Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has long been keeping tabs on the 18-year-old.

Bruce is ready to make a £1million…

Middlesbrough keen on Espanyol ace

Hakon Hoyland — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:25:06 +0000

Espanyol have confirmed that Championship side Middlesbrough are interested in signing Japanese ace Shunsuke Nakamura.

Nakamura and Boro boss Gordon Strachan knows each other well from their days together at Scottish giants Celtic.

“It is true that Middlesbrough have asked about him,…

Newcastle strengthen defence, eye Moses swoop

SoccerNews — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:20:00 +0000

Championship leaders Newcastle have signed QPR defender Fitz Hall on loan until the end of the season as cover for injured centreback Steven Taylor, who is out for two months with knee ligament damage.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is also hoping…

Magpies bag Williamson

SoccerNews — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:54:00 +0000

(GSM) – Newcastle have completed the signing of Mike Williamson from Portsmouth. The English defender has been cleared to play for the Magpies.

Williamson could make his debut in tonight’s Coca-Cola Championship clash with Crystal Palace.

The 26-year-old will be hoping for…

Loan moves perfect for young players development

David Nugent — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:46:14 +0000

This week two of the most promising players from Manchester United and Manchester City have joined smaller clubs on loan to gain first team experience.

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has joined United’s North West rivals Preston North End. Darren Ferguson…

Leicester sign veteran midfielder Solano

isaac — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:21:54 +0000

Championship outfit Leicester City have announced the signing of veteran Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano. The 35 year old has signed a short term contract that will keep him at the Walkers Stadium till the end of the season.

Solano was widely…

Solano makes Premiership return

SoccerNews — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:48:00 +0000

(GSM) – Former Newcastle United forward Nolberto Solano has completed a move to Championship side Leicester City.

The Peruvian 35-year-old had been on trial with Leicester, and managed to sufficiently impress the Foxes to force a more permanent deal.

Solano, who started…

Kilgallon set to join Sunderland

SoccerNews — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:09:00 +0000

(GSM) – Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon is reportedly set to leave the side to join Premiership outfit Sunderland.

BBC Radio Sheffield reported on Thursday that the clubs agreed a fee of 2 million Pounds for the 26-year-old defender, who had…

Ferguson Jr. to ask father for players

SoccerNews — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:43:00 +0000

(GSM) – Preston manager Darren Ferguson reveals he may ask his father for some of his young Manchester United players. Ferguson is eying to bring a few United players to Deepdale on loan.

The North End boss is working hard to…

West Bromwich Albion to help Haiti

SoccerNews — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:22:00 +0000

(GSM) – West Bromwich Albion will give their backing to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Haiti Appeal by wearing shirts promoting the campaign during the league match against Newcastle United on Monday.

The Pan American Health Organisation have estimated that 50,000 to…

Hart leaves QPR after five games in charge

SoccerNews — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:48:00 +0000

(GSM) – Queens Park Rangers manager Paul Hart has sensationally left the club after just five games in charge of first-team affairs. Hart leaves for unknown reasons, despite the media speculations over a misunderstanding between the manager and the club’s…

Lovenkrands hat-trick gives Magpies FA Cup joy

SoccerNews — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:20:00 +0000

Danish international striker Peter Lovenkrands scored a hat-trick on Wednesday to ease Newcastle United to a 3-0 victory over fellow Championship side Plymouth Argyle in their FA Cup third round replay.

The 29-year-old – a former Rangers and Schalke 04 player…

QPR set to sign Hull City’s Folan

SoccerNews — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:59:00 +0000

(GSM) – Championship side Queens Park Rangers appeared to have agreed a loan deal to sign Hull City forward Caleb Folan.

Folan, who recently returned from a loan spell at Middlesbrough, is being loaned again by Premier League strugglers Hull.

Republic of…

Doncaster keen to sign Billy Sharp

SoccerNews — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:38:00 +0000

(GSM) – Doncaster chairman John Ryan has confirmed he will be “trying his best” to sign on-loan striker Billy Sharp on a permanent basis.

Sharp, 23, arrived on loan from neighbours Sheffield United on a season-long loan and has fired 8…

Hart had “other options”

SoccerNews — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:44:00 +0000

(GSM) – Paul Hart says he has had “one or two” offers but has opted to work with Queens Park Rangers replacing Jim Magilton at Queen Park Rangers following Magilton’s departure on Wednesday night.. Hart, who was sacked by Portsmouth,…

QPR make Hart their new manager

SoccerNews — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Paul Hart was named as the new manager of Championship side Queen’s Park Rangers on Thursday, less than 24 hours after predecessor Jim Magilton controversially parted company with the club.

Hart, 56, returns to management less than a month after being…

Irvine rules out Tonge deal

SoccerNews — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Preston North End manager Alan Irvine has admitted that Championship club cannot afford to sign on-loan midfielder Michael Tonge on a permanent deal.

The Stoke City playmaker has impressed following his loan move to Deepdale, but the former Everton coach told…

Watford fears for future after board resigns

SoccerNews — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:40:00 +0000

English second division side Watford feared for its future on Wednesday after the club’s loss-making parent company asked for its shares to be suspended following the resignation of key board members.

Watford Leisure, in a statement to the London Stock Exchange,…

Money doesn’t guarantee success. Just ask QPR.

Graham Fisher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:38:20 +0000

Suspended

If ever anyone needed proof that money doesnâ€™t necessarily buy success they need look no further than Championship club Queens Park Rangers.

Delighted

The QPR fans must have been delighted when the former Renault Formula One boss Flavio Briatore and his mate,…

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