Thursday, December 18, 2008

News Round Up

Yeovil midfielder Darren Way has 'career threatening' leg and shoulder injuries from the car crash he was involved in yesterday, according to the Western Daily Press. Swindon fans believe the final two names for their managerial position are Colin Calderwood and Richard Money. Calderwood is still - just - Nottm Forest manager and a former Robins player, while Money is a coach at Newcastle.

Crewe have denied making a move for former striker Ryan Lowe, now at Chester. ex-Swindon boss Maurice Malpas has confirmed he has applied to be the next Gresty Road manager. Sherjill MacDonald is out of contract at West Brom in the summer, according to the Daily Mail. He would still command a fee as he does not turn 24 until next November.

Leeds have lost coach Neil MacDonald to the new Blackburn regime. MacDonald worked with Sam Allardyce at Bolton. Colchester loan striker Jermaine Easter will miss six weeks after injuring medial ligaments in his knee. Gary Hooper will be the subject of an £800,000 bid from Derby, according to today's Sun.

Northampton boss Stuart Gray has denied the club may be forced into Administration following the local council's decision to block redevelopment plans at Sixfields, although his words suggest that there is a wobble in the club's finances: "I don't think that will happen. I'm sure the chairman will fight tooth and nail to keep us afloat."