Bolton have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Oscar Perez on the day they learnt his compatriot Ivan Campo would be missing for 10 weeks of the season with a broken foot.

Southend have held initial discussions with former England international Stan Collymore over a return to Roots Hall as player-manager.

Nothing can impact upon a footballer’s career quite like a sticking sobriquet. But imagine being branded ‘Glass Legs’, the moniker afforded Robert Prosinecki in his injury-ravaged Primera Liga days.

Russia coach Oleg Romantsev has named a strong 20-man squad for the upcoming friendly clash with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond will spend today and tomorrow mulling over applications for the manager’s job at Valley Parade following the resignation of Jim Jefferies.

Goalkeeper David James has pledged his future to Aston Villa after being linked with Barcelona.

Stan Collymore has completed his move from Bradford to Spanish club Real Oviedo.

Stan Collymore is expected to complete his transfer to Real Oviedo today.

Arsene Wenger will resist the temptation to rest some of his Arsenal stars against Bradford on tonight, despite the Bantams' lowly Premiership position.