http://www.eatsleepsport.com/football en Copyright EatSleepSports.com 2009 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:45 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Southampton will be without injured trio Dean Hammond, Graeme Murty and David Connolly for Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy showdown. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/trio-miss-dons-test-1020417.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/trio-miss-dons-test-1020417.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:45 +0000 Utility man Charlie Lee is a doubt ahead of Peterborough's trip to face Cardiff City on Tuesday evening due to a dead leg. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/peterborough-united/gannon-waits-on-lee-news-1020409.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/peterborough-united/gannon-waits-on-lee-news-1020409.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:27:09 +0000 Shelton Martis is set for a second start as Sean O'Driscoll will name an unchanged starting XI for Doncaster's trip to Leicester. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/doncaster-rovers/rovers-unchanged-for-foxes-trip-1020407.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/doncaster-rovers/rovers-unchanged-for-foxes-trip-1020407.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:56 +0000 Roy Keane has hinted that Pablo Counago and Alan Quinn could return to the Ipswich starting XI for Tuesday's trip to face QPR. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/keane-hints-at-double-change-1020382.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/ipswich-town/keane-hints-at-double-change-1020382.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:42 +0000 Striker Nicky Maynard will miss Bristol City's trip to Watford on Tuesday after being ruled out for a fortnight with a thigh injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/striker-blow-for-robins-1020379.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bristol-city/striker-blow-for-robins-1020379.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:07:58 +0000 Matthew James could make his Preston debut against Sheffield United at Deepdale after joining on loan from Manchester United. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/loan-ace-set-for-north-end-debut-1020377.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/preston-north-end/loan-ace-set-for-north-end-debut-1020377.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:45 +0000 Leeds boss Simon Grayson will hand a late fitness test to striker Jermaine Beckford ahead of the clash with Carlisle. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/leeds-united/striker-in-fitness-race-1020369.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/leeds-united/striker-in-fitness-race-1020369.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:50 +0000 Cardiff boss Dave Jones will give Jay Bothroyd a late fitness test ahead of the clash with Peterborough after he picked up a dead leg. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/cardiff-city/jones-waits-on-striker-1020345.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/cardiff-city/jones-waits-on-striker-1020345.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:09 +0000 Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock could name an unchanged side for the visit of Swansea although Stern John is pushing to be included. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/crystal-palace/boss-ponders-forward-options-1020342.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/crystal-palace/boss-ponders-forward-options-1020342.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:33 +0000 Swansea boss Paulo Sousa will give full-back Angel Rangel a fitness test ahead of the clash at Crystal Palace. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/swansea-city/swans-defender-to-return-1020340.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/swansea-city/swans-defender-to-return-1020340.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:25 +0000 West Brom could hand Frank Nouble his debut against Scunthorpe tonight after the West Ham striker signed on loan for a month. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-bromwich-albion/striker-set-for-debut-1020338.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/west-bromwich-albion/striker-set-for-debut-1020338.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:12:43 +0000 Scunthorpe will be without the suspended Marcus Williams for the trip to West Brom, while Garry Thompson misses out through injury. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/scunthorpe-united/iron-duo-miss-baggies-trip-1020337.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/scunthorpe-united/iron-duo-miss-baggies-trip-1020337.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:05 +0000 Arsene Wenger has mounted a passionate defence of his Arsenal side's style of play as the Gunners aim to bounce back against Liverpool. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/wenger-sticking-to-his-guns-1020295.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/wenger-sticking-to-his-guns-1020295.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:07:36 +0000 Newcastle's Alan Smith has recovered from a thigh problem and is available to face Derby after missing the victory over Cardiff. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/toon-star-set-for-return-1020330.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/newcastle-united/toon-star-set-for-return-1020330.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:20 +0000 Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies may make some changes for the trip to Coventry, with Nathan Tyson pushing for a starting role. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/nottingham-forest/trio-in-line-for-recalls-1020336.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/nottingham-forest/trio-in-line-for-recalls-1020336.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:31 +0000 Ian Holloway will be without suspended midfielder Charlie Adam for the clash at Sheff Weds, while three players are out of the squad. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/holloway-to-ring-the-changes-1020335.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackpool/holloway-to-ring-the-changes-1020335.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:14:21 +0000 Sheffield Wednesday will be without Tommy Miller, Jermaine Johnson, Francis Jeffers and Lewis Buxton for Blackpool's visit. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/owls-quartet-miss-pools-test-1020334.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-wednesday/owls-quartet-miss-pools-test-1020334.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:08:31 +0000 Plymouth defender Karl Duguid will miss Tuesday's trip to Reading after sustaining an ankle injury in the defeat to West Brom. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/defender-misses-royals-test-1020332.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/plymouth-argyle/defender-misses-royals-test-1020332.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:07:30 +0000 Leicester boss Nigel Pearson will be boosted by the return of midfielder Richie Wellens for the clash with Doncaster tonight. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/leicester-city/midfielder-return-for-foxes-1020333.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/leicester-city/midfielder-return-for-foxes-1020333.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:34:25 +0000 David Martin could make his Derby debut against Newcastle tonight after moving from Millwall on loan until the end of the season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/derby-county/martin-set-for-debut-1020329.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/derby-county/martin-set-for-debut-1020329.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:27:42 +0000 Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has a keeper problem ahead of the clash with Preston as Mark Bunn is a doubt. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/bunn-blow-for-blades-1020326.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/bunn-blow-for-blades-1020326.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:26:58 +0000 Sunderland duo John Mensah and Kieran Richardson remain doubts for boss Steve Bruce ahead of the trip to Portsmouth. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sunderland/duo-doubtful-for-pompey-trip-1020328.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sunderland/duo-doubtful-for-pompey-trip-1020328.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:59 +0000 Bolton boss Owen Coyle will be without Gary Cahill for the trip to Eastlands, while fellow centre-half Andy O'Brien remains a doubt. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bolton-wanderers/coyle-facing-defensive-crisis-1020324.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/bolton-wanderers/coyle-facing-defensive-crisis-1020324.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:20 +0000 Mikele Leigertwood and Peter Ramage are suspended for QPR's visit of Ipswich to Loftus Road on Tuesday evening. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/queens-park-rangers/rs-hit-by-double-suspension-blow-1020325.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/queens-park-rangers/rs-hit-by-double-suspension-blow-1020325.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:59:01 +0000 Defenders Ben Turner, Marcus Hall and Jordan Clarke are out but Coventry have no new absentees for the visit of Nottingham Forest. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/coventry-city/no-new-problems-for-coleman-1020323.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/coventry-city/no-new-problems-for-coleman-1020323.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:56:39 +0000 Barnsley boss Mark Robins is without the suspended on-loan defender Ryan Shotton for the clash at Middlesbrough. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/barnsley/defensive-worry-for-boss-1020322.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/barnsley/defensive-worry-for-boss-1020322.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:53:20 +0000 Jon Harley is set to deputise for Tom Cleverley if the loan man fails to shake off a knee injury for Watford's visit of Bristol City. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/watford/harley-waits-on-midfield-aces-fitness-test-1020307.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/watford/harley-waits-on-midfield-aces-fitness-test-1020307.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:44:26 +0000 Reading boss Brian McDermott will be without defender Matt Mills for the relegation six pointer against Plymouth tonight. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/reading/defender-absent-for-royals-1020226.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/reading/defender-absent-for-royals-1020226.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:31:30 +0000 Gordon Strachan is waiting to see if new signing Scott McDonald is fit to make his Middlesbrough debut against Barnsley on Tuesday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/middlesbrough/strachan-waits-on-hitman-1020302.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/middlesbrough/strachan-waits-on-hitman-1020302.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:26:47 +0000 Patrick Vieira, Joleon Lescott and Roque Santa Cruz are set to feature in Manchester City's clash with Bolton at Eastlands on Tuesday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/city-trio-eye-trotters-start-1020261.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/manchester-city/city-trio-eye-trotters-start-1020261.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:33 +0000 Defender Steven Gohouri is Wigan's only absentee as Roberto Martinez has a near full-strength squad for Tuesday's visit of Stoke. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wigan-athletic/latics-look-strong-for-potters-clash-1020233.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/wigan-athletic/latics-look-strong-for-potters-clash-1020233.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:37 +0000 Burnley boss Brian Laws is set for a boost on the injury front with defender Stephen Jordan closing in on a return at Fulham. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/burnley/defender-set-for-recall-1020223.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/burnley/defender-set-for-recall-1020223.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:35:49 +0000 Ricardo Fuller will be in Stoke's squad at Wigan on Tuesday despite his arrest for an alleged nightclub assault on Sunday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/fuller-to-get-nod-at-wigan-1020228.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/fuller-to-get-nod-at-wigan-1020228.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:33:48 +0000 Striker Bobby Zamora is fit following a virus for Fulham's home clash against Burnley on Tuesday but Kagisho Dikgacoi is out. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/bobby-back-to-boost-cottagers-1020222.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/bobby-back-to-boost-cottagers-1020222.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:33:02 +0000 Aruna Dindane and Hassan Yebda are set to return to the Portsmouth side against Sunderland on Tuesday after being rested at Man United. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-pair-to-face-black-cats-1020192.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/portsmouth/pompey-pair-to-face-black-cats-1020192.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:52 +0000 Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes 6ft 5in defender Chris Samba is being unfairly penalised by referees because of his height. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/allardyce-samba-is-too-tall-1020412.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/blackburn-rovers/allardyce-samba-is-too-tall-1020412.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:35:40 +0000 Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey faces a race against time to be fit for Villa's visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday night. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aston-villa/striker-doubt-for-united-showdown-1020383.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/aston-villa/striker-doubt-for-united-showdown-1020383.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:57:20 +0000 Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain says he has no plans to leave the Bernabeu despite reported interest from Chelsea. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/target-rejects-chelsea-advances-1020380.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/chelsea/target-rejects-chelsea-advances-1020380.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:56:27 +0000 Arsene Wenger has rejected reports suggesting Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen was on the verge of joining Arsenal in the transfer window. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/wenger-rejects-keeper-link-1020375.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/arsenal/wenger-rejects-keeper-link-1020375.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:55:11 +0000 Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that Alberto Aquilani is out of Wednesday's trip to Arsenal through illness. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/midfielder-to-miss-gunners-trip-1020378.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/midfielder-to-miss-gunners-trip-1020378.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:35:23 +0000