SHOLA AMEOBI proved Newcastle’s match-winner once again as the Magpies climbed into third place in the Coca-Cola Championship table last night.

Newcastle 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Fulham 2

MIDDLESBROUGH skipper George Boateng admits his side’s Premier League struggle is “killing” him.

Sheffield Wednesday striker Francis Jeffers could be facing up to four months on the sidelines, club physio Mark Palmer confirmed.

Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of striker Francis Jeffers from Blackburn for an undisclosed fee.

Roque Santa Cruz could be on the verge of a move to Blackburn after travelling to England with his representatives to talk to the Premier League club.

Blackburn will allow Francis Jeffers and Andy Todd to leave the club this summer – but only if the price is right.

Norwich 1 Ipswich 1

Ipswich have signed Francis Jeffers on a one-month loan deal from Blackburn.

Everton have Europe in their sights after this revenge win at Goodison Park.

New signing Stephen Warnock is set to make his debut in Blackburn’s FA Cup fourth round tie at Coca-Cola Championship strugglers Luton tomorrow.

EVERTON boss David Moyes watched Victor Anichebe confirm his rich potential with two goals against Newcastle on Saturday and then declared that the days when the club sold their best young players are over.

Brad Friedel will continue in goal for Blackburn against Middlesbrough tomorrow despite being troubled by a dead leg.

Blackburn’s wantaway defender Lucas Neill is back for the Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham after recovering from a hamstring strain.

Aston Villa 2 Blackburn 0

VETERAN playmaker Tugay propelled Blackburn towards the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup with a superb strike at Ewood Park.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes paid tribute to a pair of veteran campaigners as his side moved closer to the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup.

Debutant goalkeeper Jason Brown emerged as Blackburn’s hero after saving a crucial penalty as Rovers battled back from behind to sink Wigan at Ewood Park.

Striker Jason Roberts and midfielder Steven Reid are out of Blackburn’s UEFA Cup first-round, second-leg tie with Red Bull Salzburg at Ewood Park.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate handed Jonathan Woodgate a home debut as he recalled his big guns.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has handed debuts to Dietmar Hamann and Hatem Trabelsi for his side’s Premiership clash with Blackburn at Ewood Park today.

Blackburn striker Francis Jeffers is available for Sunday’s Ewood Park clash against Manchester City after a recent red card was overturned.

Sheffield United 0 Blackburn 0

Didier Drogba’s early goal gave Premiership champions Chelsea the half-time advantage against Charlton at Stamford Bridge.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Holland defender Andre Ooijer from PSV Eindhoven.

BLACKBURN have signed striker Jason Roberts from Wigan on a four-year deal.

Blackburn have signed striker Jason Roberts from Wigan on a four-year deal.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Francis Jeffers from Charlton on a free transfer.

Blackburn sign Francis Jeffers from Charlton on a free transfer.

Charlton have offered a new three-year contract to England defender Luke Young.

New Charlton manager Iain Dowie has wasted little time in beginning to shape his side for next season with the announcement that both striker Jay Bothroyd and defender Chris Perry are leaving the club, while centre-half Jonathan Fortune has agreed a new deal.

Charlton have released strikers Shaun Bartlett, Jonatan Johansson and Francis Jeffers as the Addicks prepare for a fresh start following the departure of long-serving manager Alan Curbishley.

Arsene Wenger insists there will be no “special pressure” on teenager Theo Walcott to become an instant hit at Arsenal.

ARSENE WENGER admits committing what could amount to £12 million (€17 million) on teenage striker Theo Walcott may is a “huge gamble” - but is confident it will prove to be money well spent.

Charlton are expected to complete the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Everton later today.

Charlton are set to be without defender Gonzalo Sorondo for around six weeks after it was confirmed he had fractured a bone in his foot.

Charlton will assess the fitness of Danny Murphy ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday.

Jonathan Spector is determined to help Charlton turn their season around after Alex Ferguson confirmed the American defender would not be recalled to Manchester United during the January transfer window.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has backed Francis Jeffers to be a success in the Premiership – if he finds a strike partner who complements his game.

Celtic 3 Rangers 0

Under-pressure Rangers manager Alex McLeish axed goalkeeper Stefan Klos in favour of Ronald Waterreus at Celtic Park.

Celtic 2 Rangers 0

A GALVANISED AC Milan travel to Eindhoven determined to defend top spot in Group E when they take on PSV tonight.