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Yeovil let Birmingham walk in a goal unopposed to make amends for their own “unsporting” equaliser — but were still knocked out of the Capital One Cup on penalties on Tuesday night.

Motherwell have confirmed that goalkeeper Darren Randolph has agreed a move to npower Championship side Birmingham City.

Former Republic of Ireland international right-back Stephen Carr has retired at the age of 36 and is moving to Spain to carve out a business career away from football.

An afterthought for Ireland’s recent World Cup qualifiers — he only came into the squad for the Austria game after Robbie Keane withdrew through injury — Kevin Doyle has been busy reminding Giovanni Trapattoni of just what he has to offer with three goals in six games for Wolves.

Dean Saunders is convinced Kevin Doyle can get back to making sweet music for Wolves now that, as the manager puts it, “the piano is off his back”.

Shane Long looks to be in for an extended contract at West Bromwich Albion after opening talks with the club.

Newcastle defender Shane Ferguson as joined npower Championship side Birmingham on a month’s loan.

Republic of Ireland international midfielder Keith Fahey has returned to Birmingham City for a medical check-up after being on compassionate leave since November.

The prospect of Keith Fahey being available for the World Cup qualifiers in March has been enhanced by the news that Birmingham City expect him to return shortly to the club after being on compassionate leave for the last two months.

Leeds boss Neil Warnock had a big influence on his side’s FA Cup third-round fight-back against Birmingham by ordering half-time changes from his sick bed.

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Birmingham City manager Lee Clark has given Keith Fahey as much time off as he needs to deal with what the club have described as “personal and family” issues.

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Brighton manager Gus Poyet intends to enjoy his side going top of the Championship but knows it is too early in the season to get carried away.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey has given Giovanni Trapattoni a major boost ahead of next month’s huge World Cup qualifier against Germany.

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Birmingham are set to sign Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon on a six-month loan deal, Press Association Sport understands.

Darren Ambrose has become Birmingham’s fourth signing in five days after joining from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes Ireland duo Shay Given and Richard Dunne have learned valuable lessons from their tough Euro 2012 campaign.

Peter Lovenkrands has become Lee Clark’s first signing as Birmingham boss, subject to a medical.

Steve Bruce targeted a return to the Premier League after being installed as the new manager of Hull today.

Wolves still hope to appoint Mick McCarthy’s successor as manager by the weekend with Steve Bruce emerging as one of the favourites, it is understood.

Jez Moxey believes Wolves “are just about on schedule” to appoint sacked manager Mick McCarthy’s successor in time for Saturday’s clash at Newcastle.

Wolves will start their bid to find Mick McCarthy's appointment in earnest today with bookmakers favourite Alan Curbishley set to be interviewed, it is understood.

The managerial vacancy at Wolves is a role that finally whetted the appetite of Alan Curbishley, according to his agent.

FORMER Ireland and Manchester United star Roy Keane is battling to make his return to management with ambitious Championship club Leicester City.

Leicester vice-chairman Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn insists the club have not had any contact with Martin O’Neill over the managerial vacancy at the King Power Stadium.

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Arsene Wenger was left counting the cost of a selection gamble which backfired in Arsenal’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Huddersfield after Samir Nasri suffered a hamstring injury which looks to have ruled the French playmaker out of the Champions League showdown with Barcelona.

ANDY KEOGH has joined Cardiff on a season-long loan from Wolves, the npower Championship club have announced.

Huddersfield have completed the signing of striker Alan Lee from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.

CHERYL COLE’S elder brother is facing arrest after he failed to turn up for a court hearing.

Cheryl Cole’s elder brother is facing arrest after he failed to turn up for a court hearing.

NEW Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is enduring a baptism of fire in his first few weeks in the job.

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

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

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder and assistant manager Lee Clark have been charged with improper conduct following their actions in the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City last month.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has told manager Glenn Roeder he is ready for a Premiership return at Reading on Monday.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder was today attempting to put together a squad for Thursday night’s UEFA Cup trip with 11 names on the casualty list.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder today unveiled his backroom staff after persuading Kevin Bond to swap Portsmouth for St James’ Park.

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd yesterday launched a broadside at his critics after winning dispensation to appoint Glenn Roeder as his new manager.