Steve McClaren hailed Jeff Hendrick as a player who has "everything" after the Republic of Ireland international struck a late winner to hand Derby a 1-0 victory over Rotherham on the opening day of the Championship season.

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Signing for Shamrock Rovers is a homecoming in more ways than one for Stephen McPhail, representing not just a return to the country of his birth after 19 years in English football but also to the team he supported in his youth.

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Everton boss Roberto Martinez believes there is plenty more to come from teenager Ross Barkley – but has not cemented a place in the team yet.

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Quinn is a name that’s synonymous with the last time Ireland played England at Wembley, Niall being the hero of the night in 1991 when his superbly taken goal ensured a share of the points in one of the most celebrated games of the Jack Charlton era.

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric has denied having any interest in becoming involved with Scottish champions Rangers.

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY manager Gary Megson was not getting too carried away with his side’s defeat of West Ham in the FA Cup, insisting ensuring such days return to Hillsborough for good is his main priority.

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Crystal Palace made a blistering start to their npower Championship campaign after they raced into a 3-0 half-time lead over Leicester.

Sheffield Wednesday FC have today been issued with a winding-up order by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the club have said in a statement.

Burnley have named former Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws as their new manager.

Former 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.

Tottenham will begin their quest for a third successive appearance in the Carling Cup final with a second-round tie at Doncaster.

The Manchester United family today gathered to pay tribute to the fallen Busby Babes 50 years after the tragedy which claimed their lives.

Sunderland begin life in the Coca-Cola Championship with an opening-day fixture at Coventry on August 5.

Paul Jewell believes Alain Perrin’s sacking as Portsmouth boss yesterday has again underlined the frailty of management.

West Ham will welcome striker Teddy Sheringham back into the starting line-up against Arsenal tomorrow after the 39-year-old was rested.

Lazio hope to tie up a deal for Charlton striker Paolo di Canio in the next 24 hours.

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock today completed an astonishing transfer swoop by signing four players.

FORMER Chelsea chairman Ken Bates is keen to invest upwards of £10m in Sheffield Wednesday.

Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has revealed that he is keen to invest upwards of £10m (€14.9m) in Sheffield Wednesday.

ALAN CURBISHLEY claims recruiting Paolo di Canio, the Italian striker with the wild-man reputation, doesn’t faze him.

Former Aston Villa midfielder Ian Taylor has joined First Division Derby.

Aston Villa’s long-serving midfielder Ian Taylor is still in the dark as to whether he has a future at the club after this season.

Draw for the second round of the Worthington Cup: