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Hull hope to have defender Andy Dawson and midfielder Dean Marney available for Saturday's Barclays Premier League visit of Middlesbrough.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has been boosted by the news that Nicky Hunt has been declared fit for the clash with Watford.
MP demands review of Hume case
Barnsley Central MP Eric Illsley has tabled an early day motion calling for the Football Association to review their decision not to punish Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan for the challenge that left Barnsley striker Iain Hume with a fractured skull.
I almost joined Gunners - Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he came "within a whisker" of signing for Arsenal before eventually joining their Barclays Premier League rivals Manchester United.
Heerenveen coach Trond Sollied accepted his team were not quite good enough after their elimination from the UEFA Cup was confirmed on Thursday night.
Correa unhappy with Nancy display
Nancy coach Pablo Correa was left deeply unimpressed with his players after seeing them miss a chance to clinch qualification for the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.
Melo flattered by Arsenal link
Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo is proud to be linked with Barclays Premier League giants Arsenal but admits the future is out of his hands with four years left on his contract in Florence.
