Sheffield Wednesday have wasted no time in bolstering their squad for the new year after completing the double signing of Rotherham striker Deon Burton and Derby’s Marcus Tudgay.

Sheffield United are hoping to reach a compromise with goalkeeper Paddy Kenny after he turned down the offer of a two-year contract extension.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock hopes his side can follow the Queens Park Rangers formula as they target a first Coca-Cola Championship win tomorrow.

MANAGER Paul Sturrock believes Sheffield Wednesday will need to “bite and scratch” their way through their first season in the Championship.

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Paul Sturrock insists he has long-term plans for Sheffield Wednesday after laughing off rumours he was ready to quit the club.

Paul Sturrock arrived at Hillsborough this morning for an 11am press conference where he was set to be unveiled as Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager.

Sheffield Wednesday have called an 11am press conference where they are expected to unveil Paul Sturrock as their new manager.

Steve Wigley knows what to expect after taking on the role of Southampton head coach in the wake of Paul Sturrock’s departure from St Mary’s.

Less than 48 hours after receiving the public backing of his chairman, Southampton manager Paul Sturrock was today told to clear his desk after becoming the first managerial victim of the new Barclays Premiership season.

SOUTHAMPTON boss Paul Sturrock became the first managerial casualty of the new Premiership season yesterday when the club announced he had left by mutual consent.

Southampton boss Paul Sturrock became the first managerial casualty of the new Barclays Premiership season when the club announced this morning he had left by mutual consent.

James Beattie scored a injury-time penalty against Blackburn today to ease the pressure on manager Paul Sturrock in the Barclays Premiership.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Rory Delap has revealed that Southampton are determined to give their supporters something to cheer about against Blackburn tomorrow.

Newcastle must try again for only their third away Premiership win this season at Liverpool on Saturday but it will bring them only a UEFA Cup reprise at best after their Champions League chance disappeared against Southampton.

NEWCASTLE midfielder Gary Speed has vowed to prove his club’s detractors wrong as they embark on a do-or-die quest for Champions League qualification.

Graeme Le Saux’s season could be over and his future at Southampton plunged into doubt as new manager Paul Sturrock starts to redesign his squad for next term.

Tottenham boss David Pleat today urged Sven-Goran Eriksson to make Jermain Defoe’s England call-up the start of a long association with the national team.

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Gordon Strachan believes his successor Paul Sturrock has all the necessary qualities to thrive as Southampton’s new manager.

PAUL STURROCK yesterday took charge of Southampton and warned his players to shape up or face the unusual tactics which made him one of the country's hottest managerial properties.

Paul Sturrock admitted it was a “sad day” after leaving former club Plymouth to take over at Southampton.

Southampton today confirmed Paul Sturrock will be unveiled as their new manager later today.

PLYMOUTH boss Paul Sturrock is expected to be the new Southampton manager after Glenn Hoddle yesterday dramatically withdrew from the race to succeed Gordon Strachan.

Plymouth today confirmed their manager Paul Sturrock is in talks with Southampton about the vacancy at the helm of the Barclaycard Premiership club.

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