Football

Burnley have signed the Australian defender Doug Hodgson, 27, from Sheffield United on a month's loan with a view to a permanent pounds 200,000 deal

Steve Hodge, the former England midfield player, is having trials with Bristol City. The 33-year-old ex-Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Tottenham player had a short spell with Watford last season and trained with Aston Villa during the summer, but has yet to find a club this season.