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Gill could be in line to make his first senior appearance

Gill's son called up as defence crisis grips United

With only one other defender fit, Ferguson turns to teen whose father is chief executive

Beattie makes Pulis apology after bust-up

Stoke striker James Beattie has apologised to manager Tony Pulis after an alleged dressing-room bust-up, it is understood.

Pulis tries to stop Beattie row spiralling

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Primus had been suffering from a persistent knee injury

Portsmouth defender Primus announces retirement new

Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus today announced his retirement from football because of a persistent knee injury.

<b>Steve and Alex Bruce</b><br/> Steve Bruce (right), now Sunderland manager and former Manchester United stoic, managed his son Alex (left)at Birmingham City. The younger Bruce, a rather more versatile if less successful defender than his father, left Birmingham in 2006 partly over continued rumblings over perceived nepotism and moved to Ipswich Town to further his career. If he was hoping that dad's former team-mate Roy Keane, now manager at Ipswich, would do him any favours, then he may be in for a rude awakening. It is thought that Keane is not likely to offer the younger Bruce a new contract when his current one runs out at the end of this season.

The boss's son: Players who made a career at dad's club new

Manchester United have flown to face the champions of Germany with just two fit defenders - one of whom is the teenage son of chief executive David Gill.

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<b>Maxi Pereira</b><br/> Fulham are thought to be tracking Benfica right-back Maxi Peraira, having sent scouts to watch the Uruguayan international in action. The 25-year-old's contract runs out in the summer meaning a deal is there to be done. Fulham brought in Stephen Kelly as cover for John Paintsil in the summer but he has failed to impress and been limited only to Europa League appearances. Pereira can also play in midfield should the cover be needed.

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Roy Hodgson is again working miracles at Fulham. Despite spending little in the summer and playing more games due to their Europa League participation, the Cottagers are currently looking up the table.