Carlos Villanueva's superb free-kick in the second-half brought spirited non- league Blyth's FA Cup run to an end.

Middlesbrough have rejected a transfer request from winger Stewart Downing.

Carlos Tevez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by reacting to the Manchester United manager's comments regarding his contract situation.

Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has been ruled out for three months with a knee injury.

Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah is in the frame to become Harry Redknapp's first signing of the transfer window, after training with Tottenham.

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has confirmed he has contacted Burton about the possibility of Nigel Clough becoming the club's new manager.

Mexican club Necaxa claim Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega has agreed to join Wigan later this month.

Arsenal prospect Jack Wilshere has signed his first professional contract with the Premier League club.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook has backed manager Mark Hughes to turn things around at Eastlands in the wake of their shock FA Cup exit.

Crewe welcome back four players from injury for Gudjon Thordarson's first home game at the helm.

CARLISLE Defender Michael Liddle will stay at Brunton Park for a third month after Sunderland agreed to extend his loan deal by an extra month.

WYCOMBE Young defender Lewis Christon has had his contract at Adams Park cancelled by mutual consent after eight years with the Chairboys.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has handed in a transfer request.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook has backed manager Mark Hughes to turn things around at Eastlands in the wake of their shock FA Cup exit.

Rangers striker Alan Gow is meeting Wolves today as he closes in on a move to the Championship leaders.

Rangers manager Walter Smith has hinted he would listen to offers for Newcastle target Barry Ferguson.

Portsmouth transfer target Scott Brown insists he is happy at Celtic.

El-Hadji Diouf will demand talks with new boss Ricky Sbragia to see whether he has a future at the club.

West Ham striker David Di Michele insists he is happy at West Ham - despite a lack of first-team action.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will only consider signing players of a "special class" during the transfer window.