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Noone to pen Pilgrims deal

Skysports.com understands Plymouth winger Craig Noone is poised to sign a new deal at Home Park.

Clough forced to wait on Commons

Derby County boss Nigel Clough says midfielder Kris Commons is close to a comeback but will not be rushed back.

Edgar fearless of Chopra threat

Swansea City loanee David Edgar says he does not worry about the threat posed by Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra ahead of Saturday's south Wales derby.

Former Barnsley boss Simon Davey set to take charge at Darlington

Former Barnsley manager Simon Davey is expected to be unveiled as the new manager of the Football League's worst club, Darlington, in the next 24 hours.

How Kes helped Sheffield United's team spirit soar | Rob Bagchi

There are plenty of football-type films Blackwell could have had his players watch, but none better than Ken Loach's classicA warm glow of affection for Kevin Blackwell was not a typical feeling for me during his two and a bit seasons as Leeds United's manager. Granted, he had a difficult job, but...

Season's best boosts Cardiff's prospects

The Cardiff City manager Dave Jones felt his side's performance on Tuesday night in their 2-1 victory over fellow Coca-Cola Championship promotion hopefuls Leicester City was their best of the season.

'Local boys made good' hope to rescue Palace by end of month

The prospective saviours and owners of Crystal Palace are "high net-worth" individuals but have a "pragmatic" view to club ownership, according to Palace's administrator, Brendan Guilfoyle, who told The Independent yesterday they would not be considering investing in a "risky" sector such as...

Albin quiet on Magpies

Juan Albin insists he will not decide on his future until the summer, amid speculation he will join Newcastle.