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Lawro's predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian John Bishop in this week's Premier League predictions

HT:St Gallen 0-0 Swansea: The game sits goalless at half-time after a lacklustre first half in Switzerland. Swansea had the best effort but Lamah wasted it.

Poyet backs misfiring Fletcher

Gus Poyet insists Steven Fletcher is not to blame for Sunderland's goalscoring problems this season as he prepares his side for their visit to fellow strugglers West Ham this weekend.

Loanee Romeu would welcome Chelsea return

Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu, currently on a season long loan deal with Valencia , has been told that he may have a part to play at Stamford Bridge next season. read more        

Hull City: FA to consult fans over name change to Hull Tigers

The FA will consult supporters over the Hull City owner's proposal to change the club name to Hull Tigers.

FA to ask fans about Hull name

The Football Association will holds talks with Hull fans before deciding whether the team's playing name can be changed.

Romeu still in Chelsea's plans

Oriol Romeu is determined to keep performing well during his loan spell at Valencia after being told that he may have a part to play at Chelsea next season.

Chelsea move for Radamel Falcao 'possible' as things go sour at Monaco

CHELSEA have made contact with Monaco about signing Colombian striker Radamel Falcao in January and remain hopeful a deal can be done despite being unwilling to pay the £85m asking price.

Pochettino: Youth in the ascendancy at Southampton

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is delighted by the strength of the youth set-up down on the South coast. read more