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Hibernian midfielder Dean Shiels insists he will not be distracted by terrace taunts over the loss of an eye.
Calum Elliot insists he has a point to prove at Hearts after returning from a successful loan spell at Livingston.
Jermain Defoe is set to clinch a return to Tottenham after a fee was agreed with Portsmouth for the England striker.
Burnley midfielder Chris Eagles can see Wembley on the horizon after being left in a haze when he made his debut for the Coca-Cola Championship side.
Defoe in line for Wembley redemption
Jermain Defoe could put last season's Wembley misery behind him if he moves back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth this month - but Tottenham have to do their part against Burnley first.
Bridge expects new names to follow
Manchester City's first acquisition in the January transfer window Wayne Bridge does not expect to be the new boy at the club for very long.
Big Sam relieved as Rovers go through
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce admitted he was a relieved man after seeing his side survive a late FA Cup scare at non-league Blyth.
