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Quinn defends spending

Niall Quinn insists Sunderland's latest accounts will only be negative due to heavy squad investment.

Grella defends Rovers tactics

Vince Grella has defended Blackburn's style of play in the wake of Rafa Benitez's critical comments.

Martinez untroubled by position

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists he is not worried by the Latics' current position in the league.

Grant punished over ref outburst

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant is warned over his future conduct and fined £1,000 over an on-field tirade at a referee last month.

Grant handed FA fine

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant has been warned as to his future conduct and fined £1,000 by the Football Association.

Melo to stick with Juve

Felipe Melo's agent has welcomed Arsenal's continued interest in his client but insists a deal is unlikely.

Pulis - England helped Shawcross

Tony Pulis has revealed that Ryan Shawcross' spell with England has helped him through the last few days.

Jacobsen has hernia op

Blackburn defender Lars Jacobsen is hoping to return to action in a month after undergoing a hernia operation