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Burton Albion centre-back Ryan Austin

Austin's comeback is cut to just five minutes

RYAN Austin's comeback game for Burton Albion came to a painful and abrupt halt. The 25-year-old defender made an unannounced appearance in a private friendly on Tuesday — eight months after

Former Ram Hendrie hopes to earn deal at Reading

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DERBY County cast-off Lee Hendrie is training with Reading with a view to earning a permanent deal at the Madejski Stadium. The former Aston Villa midfielder, 33, is a free agent after being released

Pesch has quiet day at the office

Paul Peschisolido

THE transfer deadline passed almost unnoticed for Burton Albion yesterday. Brewers boss Paul Peschisolido had dropped hints before the weekend about making a possible signing — but all was quiet

Nomads sent packing by quick-fire Hanslow

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A TWO-MINUTE second-half hat-trick from young striker Richard Hanslow helped Gresley to their biggest win since forming just over 12 months ago. Other goals were added by Brian Woodall (2), Gareth

Hulse set for QPR as Bueno arrives

Rob Hulse

ROB Hulse was set to sign for Queen's Park Rangers last night as the summer transfer window closed. It is understood the Derby County striker travelled to West London yesterday afternoon for a medical

Chambers rips out eight as he makes debut at 14

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ASHLEY Chambers has announced his arrival in first-team cricket with an astonishing return of 8-34 for Walton — just three weeks past his 14th birthday. The young leg spinner blew Chesterfield

QPR in for Hulse as deadline day looms

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ROB Hulse could join Queen's Park Rangers today and end a year of uncertainty over his future at Derby County. The 30-year-old striker is wanted by Rangers boss Neil Warnock and a permanent deal could

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  • Late heartache for Rams as Rangers snatch draw

    DERBY County's frustrating start to the Championship season has entered the realms of the ridiculous. Quite how the Rams failed to beat promotion favourites Queen's Park Rangers at Pride Park on

  • Clough woe as Rams let lead slip late at Pride Park

    NIGEL Clough was again left frustrated after his Derby County side contrived to lose a 2-0 lead in injury time to draw 2-2 with Queen's Park Rangers. The Rams were two up and coasting towards the end

  • Gresley to rest Turville and Hancock for Nomads encounter

    GRESLEY FC will not risk either Oliver Hancock or Royce Turville for this afternoon's match at Anstey Nomads, kick-off 3pm. The injury-plagued duo were not in the squad as the Moatmen strolled to a

  • Woodall grabs three as Gresley progress in cup

    A HAT-TRICK from Brian Woodall and a late goal from Rob Spencer ensured what was in the end a very comfortable win for Gresley FC over Quorn in saturday's FA Cup Preliminary Round tie. Gresley looked

  • Clough: Addison's injury Miles better

    DERBY County defender Miles Addison has begun jogging as he continues his recovery from a serious foot injury. The 21-year-old centre-half has been sidelined since March after surgery in the United






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National Sport

Barry: We must put things right

Barry: We must put things right

Gareth Barry accepts no matter how well England perform in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign they will still have to win over a sceptical public once they get to Poland and Ukraine.

Afridi turns focus to cricket

Afridi turns focus to cricket

Shahid Afridi was set to lead the charm offensive in Taunton this morning, as Pakistan tried to keep the pressures of the 'spot-fixing' crisis off the field.

Rafa enraptured by Spurs switch

Rafa enraptured by Spurs switch

Rafael van der Vaart described Tottenham as "a beautiful club" after completing his £8million move from Real Madrid on Wednesday.




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