Previous to Matchday 6 of the Europa League group stage, players such as Gaël Bigirimana, Sammy Ameobi and Shane Ferguson were knocking on the first team door. Is now the time they will return to claim a spot in a faltering squad?
Yohan Cabaye will miss France's next match with Georgia due to suspension. Meanwhile, Moussa Sissoko, Cheik Tiote, and Papiss Cisse all featured for their respective nations. Most importantly: Nobody was hurt.
Reports have the former Leeds academy product on his way back to Scotland on a permanent deal
Its only just one 12 (GMT) and already the Wiga Athletic negotiators have been busting a gut to get signings done. For the summary of all the goings on find out now, from Martinez's own thoughts, to the signing and the now iminent.
His comments this morning to the BBC would indicate that Butland is not interested in being a backup goalkeeper
According to the Sun, Jack Butland's agent says that Chelsea have seen their bid for Jack Butland accepted by Birmingham City
Some might question why Chelsea would be looking at yet another talented young goalkeeper, but ths move would make an awful lot of sense for the club
A reputable Rome newspaper suggests Sunderland's alleged interest in Lazio's Mauro Zarate will soon be confirmed, with a bid lodged some time this week.
With Birmingham City on the verge of administration, club chairman Peter Pannu has confirmed Liverpool are amongst the clubs after goalkeeper Jack Butland at a cut rate—and that he may have no choice but to sell to keep the club afloat.
A look in at the Chelsea youngsters on loan for the week ending August 27th, 2012
In which I hurl swears at Villa's former manager.
A thread to discuss all of the action on the pitch for August 21st, 2012
| # | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Zigic | Forward | |
| Maik Taylor | 1 | Goalkeeper |
| Stephen Carr | 2 | Defender |
| David Murphy | 3 | Defender |
| Lee Bowyer | 4 | Midfielder |
| Garry O'Connor | 8 | Forward |
| Kevin Phillips | 9 | Forward |
| Cameron Jerome | 10 | Forward |
| Peter Lovenkrands | 11 | Forward |
| Barry Ferguson | 12 | Midfielder |
| Ravel Morrison | 12 | Midfielder |
| Colin Doyle | 13 | Goalkeeper |
| Roger Johnson | 14 | Defender |
| Matt Derbyshire | 14 | Forward |
| Curtis Davies | 15 | Defender |
| Míchel | 17 | Midfielder |
| Keith Fahey | 18 | Midfielder |
| Enric Valles Prat | 20 | Midfielder |
| Stuart Parnaby | 21 | Defender |
| Alexander Hleb | 22 | Midfielder |
| Jonathan Spector | 23 | Defender |
| Marcus Bent | 23 | Forward |
| James O'Shea | 24 | Midfielder |
| Ashley Sammons | 29 | Midfielder |
| Daniel Preston | 30 | Defender |
| Jordon Mutch | 31 | Midfielder |
| Mitchell McPike | 31 | Midfielder |
| Jake Jervis | 32 | Forward |
| Robin Shroot | 32 | Midfielder |
| Nathan Redmond | 34 | Midfielder |
