http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-plays-down-campbells-newcastle-comments-1823556.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-plays-down-campbells-newcastle-comments-1823556.html ]]> <p> Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has played down reports linking Sol Campbell with a move to the club. </p> Football League Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:17 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kitson-joins-middlesbrough-on-loan-1822094.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kitson-joins-middlesbrough-on-loan-1822094.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough have signed Stoke striker Dave Kitson on a two-month loan. </p> Transfers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/birthday-present-for-poyet-as-brighton-sweep-aside-southampton-1821224.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/birthday-present-for-poyet-as-brighton-sweep-aside-southampton-1821224.html <p> Gus Poyet admitted he was bracing himself for a family argument but not even the fear of upsetting Mrs Poyet could prevent the Uruguayan from declaring his first victory in management as his best birthday present in years. </p> Football League Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:33:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/norwich-saved-by-forster-and-luckless-rovers-1820873.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/norwich-saved-by-forster-and-luckless-rovers-1820873.html <p>Three years ago, when he was still the club physiotherapist, Tranmere's caretaker manager, Les Parry, released a Christmas record. Sung to the tune of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," it was called "I'm Les 'the white legs' Parry", a reference to his insistence on wearing shorts in all weathers. It sold all 3,000 copies in two days, but, given what has happened since, including missing out on last season's play-offs to a late goal in the final match, employing John Barnes, and then being as unlucky as they were yesterday, Tranmere have surely been punished enough.</p> Football League Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/rochdale-reverse-but-hill-plans-to-climb-1820875.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/rochdale-reverse-but-hill-plans-to-climb-1820875.html <p>Time was when two home defeats in a week would have barely warranted comment in the pubs and clubs close to Rochdale's Spotland ground. They are, after all, a club who have spent all bar five of the past 51 years in the bottom tier of the Football League. When they were last promoted – for the only time in their history – Richard Nixon had just been elected to the White House.</p> Football League Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-charlton-recover-to-flow-past-dons-1820876.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-charlton-recover-to-flow-past-dons-1820876.html <p>Charlton Athletic emphatically recovered from the shock of their FA Cup defeat by Northwich Victoria by thrashing Milton Keynes Dons 5-1 at The Valley and moving to within four points of the League One leaders, Leeds United. </p> Football League Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-wont-rule-out-campbell-move-1818727.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-wont-rule-out-campbell-move-1818727.html ]]> <p> Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is not ruling out move for vastly-experienced former England defender Sol Campbell. </p> Football League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:22:26 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-fans-launch-takeover-attempt-1818032.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-fans-launch-takeover-attempt-1818032.html ]]> <p> Newcastle fans formally launched a campaign today to buy the club. </p> Football League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/poyet-named-as-brighton-manager-1817996.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/poyet-named-as-brighton-manager-1817996.html ]]> <p> Brighton have confirmed former Chelsea and Tottenham midfielder Gus Poyet as their new manager. </p> Football League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:13:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/end-of-the-road--for-fergie-junior--at-peterborough-1817764.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/end-of-the-road--for-fergie-junior--at-peterborough-1817764.html <p>Peterborough United have parted company with manager Darren Ferguson, according to the BBC. </p> Football League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/harris-steers-millwall-on-the--road-to-victory-1817818.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/harris-steers-millwall-on-the--road-to-victory-1817818.html <p>On a night when new heavyweight champion David Haye was presented to the crowd at The New Den, Millwall proved to have too rather much punch for their South London rivals AFC Wimbledon. The League One club strolled into the second round of the FA Cup although an eventual scoreline of 4-1 was perhaps a little unfair on their non-league opponents. </p> Football League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/henderson-keeps-head-to-grab-point-for-blades-1817819.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/henderson-keeps-head-to-grab-point-for-blades-1817819.html <p>The bad blood between these South Yorkshire adversaries was never far from the surface last night, but Sheffield United, cast as the villains of the piece, left with their first point in five Championship games after Darius Henderson twice responded to Barnsley goals by converting a penalty. The Blades' captain had already nullified Anderson De Silva's opener for Barnsley early in the second half before he was presented with a second opportunity to ease the pressure on manager Kevin Blackwell in the 83rd minute. Nine minutes earlier, the impressive Daniel Bogdanovic had headed Barnsley back in front, but again Mark Robins' side could not hold out. </p> Football League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-escape-after-settling-tax-bill-1817629.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-escape-after-settling-tax-bill-1817629.html <p> Southend United escaped winding up and administration petitions today in the High Court after paying a £2.135m tax bill. </p> Football League Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/fan-zone-every-game--by-the-people-who-care-most-1817303.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/fan-zone-every-game--by-the-people-who-care-most-1817303.html Football League Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dorrans-gets-the-baggies-bouncing-1816924.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dorrans-gets-the-baggies-bouncing-1816924.html <p>A live rendition of the "Post Horn Gallop" is always a stirring affair, but it was Albion rather than Leicester who found inspiration yesterday, following up their 5-0 thrashing of Watford with another impressive victory to confirm their attempt to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking is back on track.</p> Football League Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-grounds-for-optimism-after-carroll-has-magpies-singing-1816926.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-grounds-for-optimism-after-carroll-has-magpies-singing-1816926.html ]]> <p>A solo effort by Jonas Gutierrez, Andy Carroll's header and Danny Simpson's speculative effort saw Championship leaders Newcastle United brush aside struggling Peterborough United 3-1 at St James' Park despite protests during the match at the renaming of the stadium by owner Mike Ashley. Posh slip to the bottom. </p> Football League Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/incredible-hulse-returns-to-inspire-derbys-comeback-1816618.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/incredible-hulse-returns-to-inspire-derbys-comeback-1816618.html <p> Rob Hulse, twice showing marksmanship of Premier League quality, ensured a desperately needed respite for Derby and their manager Nigel Clough last night as they pitted a record of eight defeats in 11 Championship fixtures against a Coventry run without a win that stretches back to September. </p> Football League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html <p> Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan today signed Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne on a two-month loan deal. </p> Football League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/st-james-park-given-new-name-to-raise-cash-1814740.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/st-james-park-given-new-name-to-raise-cash-1814740.html ]]> <p>In a move that is likely to mean yet more ridicule for the club, Newcastle United yesterday announced their intention to rename their famous home the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park Stadium for the immediate future. The news comes after an announcement from the owner, Mike Ashley, that the ground's sponsorship rights were up for offer. </p> Football League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/newcastle-reveal-new-stadium-name-1814618.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/newcastle-reveal-new-stadium-name-1814618.html ]]> <p> Newcastle today joined the trend of stadium sponsorship rights by revealing a new name for their famous ground. </p> News & Comment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:52:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-focused-on-promotion-insists-llambias-1814464.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-focused-on-promotion-insists-llambias-1814464.html ]]> <p> Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's only focus is to get the club back into the Barclays Premier League. </p> Football League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:28:32 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/speronis-heroics-scramble-a-point-for-palace-1814300.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/speronis-heroics-scramble-a-point-for-palace-1814300.html ]]> <p>Neil Warnock praised Julian Speroni as the best goalkeeper in the country after the Argentine ensured Crystal Palace came away with a point from this London derby. </p> Football League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-on-top-after-slice-of-luck-from-dull-blades-1813709.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-on-top-after-slice-of-luck-from-dull-blades-1813709.html <p>Given that they owe their revival to his diligence and patience, it was only fitting that Newcastle should mark Chris Hughton's first match in proper charge by reclaiming top place in the Championship, even it was with an unimpressive performance.</p> Football League Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/adidas-rule-out-newcastle-naming-rights-1813520.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/adidas-rule-out-newcastle-naming-rights-1813520.html <p> Adidas have distanced themselves from speculation linking them with the naming rights for St James' Park. </p> Football League Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:53:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/odd-couple-on-course-for-big-time-at-cardiff-1812833.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/odd-couple-on-course-for-big-time-at-cardiff-1812833.html ]]> <p>Take a look at Cardiff City's impressive start to the season and you can't help but acknowledge that it has more than a little to do with the ongoing relationship between the club's chairman and manager. </p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mackie-gives-wee-gordon-rotten-start-at-boro-1812834.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mackie-gives-wee-gordon-rotten-start-at-boro-1812834.html <p>Different GS, same old Middlesbrough. Wee Gordon looks to have big problems if this display is anything to go by.</p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-wright-steers-keanes-nervy-tractor-boys-to-first-victory-1812840.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-wright-steers-keanes-nervy-tractor-boys-to-first-victory-1812840.html <p>It took 15 attempts but Ipswich Town have at last won under Roy Keane. David Wright's 66th-minute header at the far post from Liam Rosenior's deep cross proved enough to beat Nigel Clough's Derby County. The win wasn't enough to lift Ipswich, who had been the only League club yet to win this season, off the bottom of the Championship, but four sides above them are within three points, one of them being the Rams, who have earned only two points from eight away games.</p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell admits he is "very interested" in a move to Newcastle after revealing they are one of the clubs keen on him. </p> Football League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:05 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-rule-out-davids-deal-1811890.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-rule-out-davids-deal-1811890.html ]]> <p> Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids will not be joining Leicester, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. </p> Football League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-reveal-mancini-approach-1811390.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-reveal-mancini-approach-1811390.html ]]> <p> Executive chairman Peter Trembling has revealed Notts County met with Roberto Mancini to discuss the possibility of him becoming manager at the Coca-Cola League Two club. </p> Football League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:55:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/qpr-reveal-swine-flu-cases-1811316.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/qpr-reveal-swine-flu-cases-1811316.html <p> QPR have confirmed three of their players have been hit by swine flu this season. </p> Football League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-takes-newcastle-off-market-and-hires-hughton-1810605.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-takes-newcastle-off-market-and-hires-hughton-1810605.html ]]> <p>Newcastle are no longer for sale, after owner Mike Ashley took the club off the market and confirmed that Chris Hughton is now the side's permanent manager. Hughton has been given a contract until the end of the 2010-11 season.</p> Football League Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/backe-takes-over-at-notts-county-1810286.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/backe-takes-over-at-notts-county-1810286.html ]]> <p> Notts County have confirmed the appointment of Hans Backe as their new manager. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-on-verge-of-administration-1810270.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-on-verge-of-administration-1810270.html <p> Southend have avoided the winding-up order they were due to face tomorrow but could fall into administration next week. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:58:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-in-notts-county-gagging-dispute-1810226.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-in-notts-county-gagging-dispute-1810226.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell has called in players' union chief Gordon Taylor after allegedly being threatened with a five-year gagging order by former club Notts County. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:47:34 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-has-backe-in-frame-for-magpies-post-1809972.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-has-backe-in-frame-for-magpies-post-1809972.html <p>Sven Goran Eriksson's former assistant Hans Backe will have talks with Notts County regarding the vacant managerial post at the League Two club. Eriksson, director of football at Meadow Lane, is leading the search for Ian McParland's successor after the Scot was sacked. Backe has won four Danish titles with FC Copenhagen and Aalborg.</p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-put-faith-in-strachan-to-lead-them-on-the-high-road-1809978.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-put-faith-in-strachan-to-lead-them-on-the-high-road-1809978.html ]]> <p>To Robbie Keane he is the "best manager I have played for". To Ron Atkinson he can be "spiteful". To Steve Gibson and Middlesbrough, Gordon Strachan is the man to return them to the Premier League. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/foxes-drag-rodgers-deeper-into-the-mire-1810035.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/foxes-drag-rodgers-deeper-into-the-mire-1810035.html <p>The match sponsors were Claims Justice but Brendan Rodgers would have been totally justified in claiming there is no justice in football anymore. Five times the Reading manager saw his players create authentic goal-scoring chances – including hitting the post and extracting one great save – but this defeat, the Royals' fourth in a row, means they are still in the relegation zone, as is Rodgers' job security.</p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-wants-something-different-at-middlesbrough-1809769.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-wants-something-different-at-middlesbrough-1809769.html ]]> <p> Gordon Strachan has joined Middlesbrough in search of "something different" from his previous managerial experiences. </p> Football League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-accepts-middlesbrough-job-1809656.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-accepts-middlesbrough-job-1809656.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough have confirmed the appointment of Gordon Strachan as their new manager. </p> Football League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:23:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/preston-give-strachan-plenty-to-think-about-1809094.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/preston-give-strachan-plenty-to-think-about-1809094.html ]]> <p>Gordon Strachan's first task when he officially takes charge of Middlesbrough tomorrow will be to raise spirits in the dressing room after a traumatic week for the club ended in further heartbreak at Deepdale.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/coleman-forced-to-get-ugly-1809095.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/coleman-forced-to-get-ugly-1809095.html <p>There are exciting goalless draws, then there are stalemates like this that will work wonders for the Saturday afternoon trade in DIY stores. The toppling of West Bromwich Albion as Championship leaders, overdue following four defeats in their previous six matches, was finally carried out by an injury-hit, limited Coventry City side who smothered them with respect.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/deja-vu-for-leeds-as-record-is-ended-1809097.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/deja-vu-for-leeds-as-record-is-ended-1809097.html <p>Leeds United waved goodbye to their record as the country's only remaining unbeaten side as Millwall's Gary Alexander made a late entrance to secure the points. He replaced Steve Morison up front after an hour, and made his mark when he steered home a cross from Danny Schofield.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-nolan-strike-gives-hughton-the-keys-to-st-james-park-1809098.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-nolan-strike-gives-hughton-the-keys-to-st-james-park-1809098.html <p>Kevin Nolan fired in a 90th-minute winning goal from 18-yards for Newcastle United to end a run of two defeats and two points from four matches. United came from behind to beat Doncaster Rovers 2-1 at St James' Park and return to the top of the Championship. Chris Hughton, about to be named United manager, saw his side fall behind after 18 minutes, when Billy Sharp set up Dean Shiels. Just past the hour Andy Carroll, who had missed several chances, levelled from Ryan Taylor's cross. Rovers' Martin Woods then missed a penalty, United's Zurab Khizanishvili was sent off, but Nolan had the final word. </p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-delay-unveiling-manager-1807915.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-delay-unveiling-manager-1807915.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough are not now expected to make any announcement about their new manager over the weekend. </p> Football League Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:15:29 +0100