http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS174283Championship football news from itv.com/footballWed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:56 GMThttp://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/blades-sign-cresswell-247830005.htmlCoca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United have completed the signing of Richard Cresswell following the Stoke striker's successful loan spell at Bramall Lane.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/collins-seals-switch-523997956.htmlManagerless Preston have signed Wolves defender Neill Collins on a permanent deal following his four-month loan spell at Deepdale.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/ferguson-top-of-shortlist-963257143.htmlPreston chairman Derek Shaw admits Darren Ferguson heads a shortlist of five candidates to replace sacked boss Alan Irvine.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/waghorn-to-stay-with-foxes-for-season-513017793.htmlLeicester have extended Martyn Waghorn`s loan from Sunderland until the end of the season.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/taylor-fully-behind-mackay-420214068.htmlNew Watford chairman Graham Taylor has given his full backing to manager Malky Mackay and says he has no intention of interfering in football matters.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/thomas-leaves-eagles-148692531.htmlCrystal Palace have released striker Simon Thomas by mutual consent.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/johnson-stay-extended-591479075.htmlTeenage defender Jermaine Johnson has had his contract with Derby extended until the end of the season.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/magpies-no-geremi-deal-yet-252476418.htmlNewcastle have insisted claims that midfielder Geremi has signed for Turkish side Ankaragucu are "premature".]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/church-strikes-new-deal-275894410.htmlReading striker Simon Church has signed a new contract which will keep him at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2013.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/thomas-leaves-eagles-80078737.htmlCrystal Palace have released striker Simon Thomas by mutual consent.]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:47:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/deegan-secures-sky-blues-switch-983779392.htmlGary Deegan has completed his switch to Coventry from Irish Premier Division champions Bohemians.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mixed-news-for-strachan-170327007.htmlMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has been handed mixed news over injured duo Adam Johnson and Andrew Taylor.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/taylor-extends-watford-stay-989438155.htmlGraham Taylor has agreed to stay on as Watford chairman until June 30.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/posh-set-for-double-loan-swoop-222182918.htmlPeterborough director of football Barry Fry has confirmed the club are close to securing the loan signings of West Brom forward Reuben Reid and Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/trio-leave-argyle-713119905.htmlPlymouth trio Kyle Letheren, Ryan Brett and Ben Gerring have all left the club.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/heath-back-at-forest-256149373.htmlNottingham Forest defender Joe Heath has returned to the City Ground following a loan spell at Lincoln.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:55:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/no-offers-for-duo-clough-723297356.htmlDerby have yet to receive bids for Kris Commons and Rob Hulse.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:22:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/turkish-delight-for-geremi-767459546.htmlTurkish side Ankaragucu are claiming to have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Geremi.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:55:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/johnson-in-derby-switch-8218453.htmlDerby have made their first capture of the January transfer window, with the loan signing of Lee Johnson from Bristol City.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:55:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/elliott-leaves-doncaster-418040021.htmlDoncaster have confirmed that Northern Ireland international Stuart Elliott has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:35:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/john-extends-ipswich-stay-514399299.htmlCrystal Palace striker Stern John has extended his loan stay at Championship rivals Ipswich.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/duo-secure-sky-blues-switches-734453160.htmlDefenders Richard Wood and Chris Hussey have completed permanent moves to Coventry for undisclosed fees.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:30:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/shorey-extends-forest-stay-632383133.htmlOn-loan defender Nicky Shorey will remain at Nottingham Forest for another month. ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:22:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/bent-to-stay-with-boro-928185299.htmlMarcus Bent's loan spell at Middlesbrough from Birmingham has been extended until January 16, the Premier League club have confirmed.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:07:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/di-matteo-denies-ward-interest-963742572.htmlKevin Blackwell has revealed West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo telephoned him to deny he had any interest in Blades striker Jamie Ward.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:25:41http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/di-matteo-confirms-moses-interest-831437222.htmlWest Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo has admitted he is interested is signing Victor Moses.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:15:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/shackell-extends-doncaster-stay-733027199.htmlWolves have agreed to extend defender Jason Shackell's loan spell at Doncaster until the end of the season.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:55:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/tamas-set-for-baggies-switch-559915685.htmlWest Brom have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Gabriel Tamas on loan from Auxerre until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:25:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/soares-to-remain-with-owls-613881114.htmlSheffield Wednesday have extended Stoke midfielder Tom Soares' loan spell at Hillsborough until January 25.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:19:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/colbeck-set-to-extend-ipswich-stay-948688124.htmlIpswich expect to complete the loan signing of Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback until the end of the season.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:36http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/dj-extends-derby-stay-990385915.htmlLeicester striker DJ Campbell has extended his loan spell at Championship rivals Derby by a further month.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:46:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/seip-deal-agreed-64071077.htmlSheffield United have agreed a deal to sign Plymouth defender Marcel Seip on loan until the end of the season.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:52:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/rams-and-owls-hold-varney-talks-483578887.htmlLuke Varney is back in training with Derby but manager Nigel Clough admits his future remains undecided.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:38:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/watson-back-at-wigan-19811535.htmlBen Watson has returned to Wigan following the completion of his loan deal at QPR.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:38:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/balkestein-back-in-town-550932944.htmlIpswich have recalled defender Pim Balkestein from his loan at Brentford.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:20:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/demerit-has-playoff-ambitions-744387816.htmlWatford skipper Jay DeMerit wants his side to build on Monday's battling draw with Bristol City to maintain their surprise play-off bid.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:31:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/bunn-deal-extended-357783743.htmlBlackburn have agreed to extend goalkeeper Mark Bunn's loan to Sheffield United until the end of the season.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:31:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/strachan-in-bent-talks-997483632.htmlMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has confirmed he remains in talks with striker Marcus Bent over a second spell at the Riverside Stadium.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:20:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/barton-slams-modern-professionals-744173408.htmlNewcastle midfielder Joey Barton has blasted modern footballers for losing touch with reality.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:20:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/williams-recalled-by-posh-217547530.htmlPeterborough have recalled defender Tommy Williams from his loan spell with Championship rivals QPR.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:08:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/monk-keen-for-trundle-stay-985385674.htmlLee Trundle deserves to have his loan spell with Swansea extended, according to captain Garry Monk.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:08:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/antal-leaves-hornets-649614678.htmlRookie Hungarian goalkeeper Bo Antal has left Watford by mutual consent.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:08:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/tykes-keeping-feet-on-ground-colace-113846844.htmlMidfielder Hugo Colace insists Barnsley are not getting carried away by the resurgence they are enjoying under Mark Robins.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:18:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/clough-keen-on-double-deal-535845026.htmlDerby manager Nigel Clough is hoping to extend the loans of Leicester duo Paul Dickov and DJ Campbell.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:25:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hughton-disappointed-despite-leading-table-441720313.htmlBoss Chris Hughton will head into the new year a disappointed man despite seeing his Newcastle side sitting six points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:36:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/kelly-takes-charge-at-deepdale-484596094.htmlPreston have announced assistant manager Robert Kelly is to take temporary charge of the Coca-Cola Championship club following the sacking of Alan Irvine.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:30:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/iron-boosted-by-hooper-return-551943246.htmlScunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins will have Gary Hooper back in his squad in time for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie against Barnsley.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:20:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/royals-set-for-new-signing-91400472.htmlReading are set to sign Icelandic international striker Gunnar Thorvaldsson on loan.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:20:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/strachan-rues-loss-19083417.htmlMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan accepted his side failed to cope with Barnsley's second-half revival following their 2-1 defeat on Monday.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/adkins-blasts-referee-626426705.htmlScunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins was furious with referee Jonathan Moss after his side's 3-1 home defeat by West Brom. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:20:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/davies-wants-shorey-extension-160495383.htmlNottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has confirmed that he will enter talks with Aston Villa over the possibility of extending Nicky Shorey's loan.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:20:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mariner-surprised-with-win-return-998387373.htmlHead coach Paul Mariner was surprised to take two wins over the festive period after Plymouth had their biggest victory of the season as they thumped Reading 4-1 to ease their Coca-Cola Championship relegation fears. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:10:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/di-matteo-we-had-to-stay-disciplined-977691330.htmlWest Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo felt the home crowd tried to influence referee Jonathan Moss in his side's stormy 3-1 win at nine-man Scunthorpe.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:10:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/clough-mystified-with-savage-abuse-676270792.htmlDerby boss Nigel Clough was left mystified by the boos which greeted inspirational skipper Robbie Savage at Newcastle.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:10:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/irvine-shown-door-by-preston-922009013.htmlPreston have sacked manager Alan Irvine - little more than six months after he guided them into the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:40:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/coleman-we-gave-a-good-account-of-ourselves-696966836.htmlCoventry boss Chris Coleman could not fault the performance of his players in the 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:18:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/posh-power-back-for-point-503963589.htmlPeterborough pulled off an astonishing comeback to secure a 4-4 Coca-Cola Championship draw against Cardiff after finding themselves four goals behind at half-time.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:08:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mackay-keen-on-extending-lansbury-deal-871746802.htmlWatford manager Malky Mackay still wants to extend Henri Lansbury's loan deal despite him picking up a "nasty" ankle injury in the 2-2 draw at Bristol City.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:10:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/tykes-extend-deals-for-potters-pair-875086433.htmlStoke have agreed to extend the loan deals of both Ryan Shotton and Carl Dickinson at Barnsley until the end of the season, according to reports.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:49:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/ferguson-dismisses-tapping-up-claims-340644088.htmlFormer Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has admitted that he was disappointed with Barry Fry's claims that he had been "tapped up" in the aftermath of his departure from London Road - and has also declared an interest in the vacancy at Sheffield Wednesday.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:17:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/st-ledger-snubs-boro-switch-147306138.htmlGordon Strachan has confirmed Sean St Ledger's proposed permanent move to Middlesbrough is off after the defender opted to return to Preston.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:18:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/town-make-stead-appeal-713367712.htmlIpswich have appealed against the red card shown to Jon Stead on Boxing Day ahead of the visit of QPR to Portman Road.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:18:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/warnock-we-deserved-win-400963106.htmlCrystal Palace manager Neil Warnock conceded Ipswich were unlucky to have Jon Stead sent off but insisted his side fully deserved their 3-1 victory.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:18:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/frustration-for-hughton-44910125.htmlNewcastle boss Chris Hughton was left disappointed that Sheffield Wednesday's equaliser was allowed to stand following the 2-2 draw at Hillsborough.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:15:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/di-matteo-blasts-belowpar-baggies-944309492.htmlWest Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo revealed his half-time dressing room rocket inspired their 2-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Peterborough.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:15:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/confidence-lacking-at-pride-park-clough-365031676.htmlNigel Clough blamed his players' "fragile confidence" as Derby slumped to their second home league defeat inside a week. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:15:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/davies-frustrated-at-penalty-refusal-86302213.htmlNottingham Forest boss Billy Davies felt his side should have been awarded a penalty during the goalless draw at Watford.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:58:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/draw-unsatisfactory-for-sousa-979030320.htmlPaulo Sousa felt his side should have picked up all three points following their 1-1 draw at Reading.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:05:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hart-we-must-manage-expectations-97732665.htmlQPR boss Paul Hart claimed expectations are too high at Loftus Road after his side were amazingly booed off following a 2-1 win over Bristol City. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:34:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/plymouth-please-mariner-941841438.htmlPaul Mariner was thrilled as Plymouth claimed a shock 1-0 win at Cardiff courtesy of Gary Sawyer's strike seven minutes from time. ]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:29:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/wednesday-hit-back-to-hold-magpies-842582125.htmlSheffield Wednesday scored for the first time since early November to hold runaway Coca-Cola Championship leaders Newcastle to a 2-2 draw at Hillsborough.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:25:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/no-rushing-wrightphillips-682291725.htmlPlymouth striker Bradley Wright-Phillips could be back in training next week, according to head coach Paul Mariner.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:04:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/clouds-lift-for-mackay-477279350.htmlWatford manager Malky Mackay says seeing off the threat of administration is a huge weight off the shoulders for the whole club.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:59:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/adkins-pulls-in-raynes-507803030.htmlScunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins has admitted that Stockport defender Michael Raynes is a transfer target.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:59:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/fears-fires-forest-420519540.htmlNottingham Forest may be on a 14-match unbeaten run but striker Dele Adebola admits the players are playing with a bit of fear.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:54:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/walters-looking-up-409651131.htmlIpswich skipper Jon Walters says he is only interested in planning for the future rather than dwelling on the past.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:49:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/no-looking-back-for-pearson-71542148.htmlNigel Pearson has urged Leicester to "live in the present" rather than on the back of previous successes.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:44:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/gerken-form-down-to-naylor-897053452.htmlDean Gerken says his impressive form for Bristol City this season is due to to goalkeeping coach Stuart Naylor.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:34:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/kallio-stay-extended-827710055.htmlSheffield United have been handed a boost after Fulham agreed to extend Toni Kallio's loan spell at Bramall Lane for another month.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:25:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/coleman-hopeful-over-loan-stars-370831413.htmlCoventry manager Chris Coleman is hoping to extend Jack Cork and Patrick Van Aanholt's loan deals at the Ricoh Arena.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:39:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hart-targets-three-points-661595681.htmlNew QPR boss Paul Hart is determined to turn Loftus Road into a fortress - starting against Bristol City on Boxing Day.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:26:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hornets-stave-off-administration-930375062.htmlWatford have staved off the threat of administration by paying back nearly £5million that had been owed by the club to their former chairman and vice-chairman.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:09:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/baggies-keen-on-tamas-6231233.htmlWest Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed Gabriel Tamas as one of a number of central defenders he is interested in.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:09:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/smith-commits-to-forest-177946529.htmlNottingham Forest goalkeeper Paul Smith has signed a two-year extension to his contract at the City Ground.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/irvine-st-ledger-to-stay-with-boro-657253842.htmlPreston boss Alan Irvine insists defender Sean St Ledger will complete his move to Middlesbrough when the transfer window reopens.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/di-matteo-clears-way-for-barnett-switch-374785612.htmlRoberto Di Matteo has paved the way for Leon Barnett to complete a permanent switch to Coventry in the January transfer window.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/commons-on-the-comeback-trail-367792984.htmlDerby forward Kris Commons continued his comeback from injury with an appearance for the club's reserves on Tuesday afternoon.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/monty-close-to-new-blades-deal-47833334.htmlSheffield United midfielder Nick Montgomery expects to agree to a new contract at Bramall Lane "in the next couple of weeks".]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/doyle-move-in-hulls-hands-robins-678159898.htmlBarnsley manager Mark Robins revealed any possible bid to bring Nathan Doyle back to Oakwell is down to parent club Hull.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/rodgers-i-wasnt-given-enough-time-538327615.htmlFormer Reading manager Brendan Rodgers believes he was not given long enough to be a success at the club.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/johnson-may-miss-rangers-clash-11554877.htmlBristol City manager Gary Johnson is unlikely to lead the side at QPR on Boxing Day due to illness.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/smith-set-for-world-cup-chance-697522194.htmlIpswich defender Tommy Smith could feature in next summer`s World Cup finals - after pledging his future to New Zealand.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:54:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hornets-confirm-ellington-exit-189853063.htmlWatford have confirmed that Nathan Ellington has agreed a one-year loan deal with Greek club Skoda Xanthi with a view to a permanent move.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mandaric-dismisses-pompey-link-267074417.htmlLeicester chairman Milan Mandaric has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Portsmouth.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/ryan-rovers-will-bid-for-sharp-718725756.htmlDoncaster chairman John Ryan has revealed Rovers will try and sign Billy Sharp on a permanent basis at the end of the season.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:38:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/boro-take-up-oneil-option-571607779.htmlMiddlesbrough skipper Gary O'Neil has extended his stay on Teesside after the club took up a two-year option on his contract. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:49:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/deegan-to-join-sky-blues-605322940.htmlCoventry have agreed a deal to sign central midfielder Gary Deegan from Irish Premier Division champions Bohemians in the January transfer window.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:49:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mcauley-to-shuffle-the-pack-179790927.htmlSheffield Wednesday caretaker boss Sean McAuley will be making changes to the side for the visit of Newcastle on Boxing Day.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:49:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/blades-in-kallio-talks-66424507.htmlSheffield United are in talks with Fulham over the possibility of extending Toni Kallio's loan spell.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:49:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mccabe-optimistic-over-new-investment-256127725.htmlSheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe is hopeful that the club will attract new investment.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:04:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/sousa-undecided-over-trundle-661806362.htmlSwansea manager Paulo Sousa has yet to decide whether to keep Lee Trundle, according to chairman Huw Jenkins.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:04:07http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/hughton-team-ethic-is-key-81639029.htmlChris Hughton does not care that his Newcastle team is not the most free-scoring in the Coca-Cola Championship.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:35:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/mackay-wants-loach-stay-506762077.htmlWatford boss Malky Mackay wants to hang onto goalkeeper Scott Loach when the January transfer window opens.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:04:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/no-cutprice-kilgallon-deal-mccabe-694593293.htmlSheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe insists Matthew Kilgallon will not be allowed to leave the club on the cheap in the January transfer window.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:04:21http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/dorrans-going-nowhere-peace-427422430.htmlGraham Dorrans will not be leaving West Brom in January, according to chairman Jeremy Peace.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:49:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/sharp-wants-rovers-stay-771985622.htmlSheffield United striker Billy Sharp has stated his desire to remain on loan at Doncaster until the end of the season.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:59:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championship/generalnews/a-horrible-period-strachan-218057836.htmlManager Gordon Strachan insists Middlesbrough must battle their way through a difficult time after their miserable run continued with a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:59:28