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Tuesday, December 3, 2002
Keown ready for United showdown
Martin Keown is likely to return to Arsenal's side for Saturday's clash with Manchester United after playing in a reserve team fixture today.

Cole loan 'not punishment' - Chelsea
Chelsea have dismissed suggestions that striker Carlton Cole has been farmed out on loan to Wolves as 'punishment' for turning up late to a reserves game.

Yobo to complete Everton transfer
Everton's Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo has agreed a £4.5million permanent transfer to keep him at Goodison Park following his fine start to the season.

Francis fined for Kolinko clash
Crystal Palace manager Trevor Francis has been fined £1,000 and warned over his future conduct at an FA disciplinary hearing for striking Eagles goalkeeper Alex Kolinko during the 1-1 draw with Bradford in August.

Under-fire Roeder vows to turn it around
Glenn Roeder remains convinced he can turn West Ham's fortunes around.

McManaman unlikely to win England recall - Grip
Steve McManaman could have played his last game for England, according to assistant head coach Tord Grip.

Silvestre poised to sign new deal
Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is poised to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal.

Taylor aware of tight purse-strings
Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has conceded he will have only limited resources available to strengthen his squad when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Ternent is tops, says Ferguson
Burnley manager Stan Ternent should be plying his trade at the top level.

Rovers expect to seal Sukur deal
Blackburn are close to tying up a deal to bring Turkish striker Hakan Sukur to Ewood Park until the end of the season.

No further punishment for Shearer
Newcastle captain Alan Shearer has escaped further punishment after being handed a Champions League ban.

Thome battles for Black Cats berth
Emerson Thome continues the battle to regain his place in the heart of Sunderland's defence in Tuesday night's fourth-round Worthington Cup tie with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Mustoe staying at the Valley
Charlton midfielder Robbie Mustoe has signed a new contract which will keep him at The Valley until the end of the season.

Worthington fined and banned
Norwich boss Nigel Worthington has been fined £500 and given a one-match touchline ban after being sent from the dugout during the 3-2 defeat against Sheffield United in September.

Palmer's job safe, insist County
Stockport County have denied reports that boss Carlton Palmer has been warned that he is running out of time at the helm of the Edgeley Park club.

Batchelor hits out at supporters
York City chairman John Batchelor has slammed supporters of the Minstermen who have questioned his motives behind his running of the football club.

Newell extends Barry-Murphy loan
Hartlepool manager Mike Newell has made his first signing since being installed in the Victoria Park hotseat by extending Brian Barry-Murphy`s loan spell from Preston North End.

Allner to appeal over McCann red card
Cheltenham manager Graham Allner has decided to appeal against Grant McCann`s sending off against Brentford on Saturday.

Curle set for Mansfield job
Mansfield Town are set to name Keith Curle as their fourth manager in three-and-a-half years.

Tod sets sights on comeback
Bradford defender Andy Tod is back in training after recovering from his hernia operation.

Oster staying for another month
John Oster has agreed a one-month extension to his loan at First Division Grimsby.

Gerrard cup-tied for Ipswich
Everton goalkeeper Paul Gerrard will not renew his Merseyside rivalry with Liverpool as he is cup-tied for Ipswich`s Worthington Cup clash at Anfield.

Sinclair facing four-game absence
Leicester defender Frank Sinclair is facing a four-match ban following his sending off during the 2-1 win against Grimsby at the weekend.

Cambridge in talks over Kitson deal
Cambridge are in talks with top-scorer Dave Kitson over a contract extension.

Swansea set to seal Britton loan
Swansea City are set to sign Leon Britton on loan after bringing the West Ham midfielder to Vetch Field for a four-day trial.

Alexander bid for Premiership starlet
Lincoln City manager Keith Alexander has revealed he tried to sign a young striker from a Premiership club to ease the Red Imps` recent goal drought.

Sutton returns to Tottenham
Striker John Sutton has returned to Tottenham Hotspur after his two-month loan spell with Carlisle United.

McNab looking for more firepower
Exeter City boss Neil McNab wants to bolster his frontline by the time the Grecians play Swansea at St James` Park on December 14.

Britton keen to tie up moves
Kidderminster manager Ian Britton expects to make sweeping changes to his squad before the weekend, with a couple of new players tipped to arrive and a Harriers duo set to depart.

Forest: Hart not going to Leeds
Nottingham Forest chief executive Mark Arthur has played down speculation linking manager Paul Hart with a move to Leeds.

Crossley back at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Crossley has left Stoke just five days into his one-month loan spell at the Britannia Stadium.

Hayes leaves Carrow Road
Norwich youngster Paul Hayes has left Carrow Road, with Third Division Scunthorpe taking over his scholarship after an impressive trial period.

Trio set for Owls return
Sheffield Wednesday boss Chris Turner is looking for a triple boost ahead of Saturday`s vital clash with fellow strugglers Brighton at Hillsborough.

Cobblers seal Thompson loan
Northampton Town boss Kevan Broadhurst has moved to solve his goalkeeping crisis by signing Fulham's Glyn Thompson on a month's loan.

Bloomfield leaves Bournemouth
Bournemouth have parted company with striker Danny Bloomfield by mutual consent.

Laws seals Hayes switch
Scunthorpe manager Brian Laws has completed the signing of Norwich youngster Paul Hayes.

Howard red card appeal fails
Luton Town striker Steve Howard`s red card in the goalless draw with QPR has not been rescinded by the Football Association.


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