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( 24 March 2009 )
English Premier League football News
Dawson ruled out for three weeks
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is expected to be out for up to three weeks after suffering a partially torn ankle ligament.
The 25-year-old fell awkwardly on his left foot during Spurs' 1-0 home win over Newcastle last Sunday.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp was concerned the centre-back may have broken a bone, describing the injury as "nasty".
But Dawson will hope to be fit for the club's final two matches of the season against Manchester City and Liverpool.
Dawson was only playing against the Magpies after Ledley King felt a twinge in his knee.
Previously, his most recent start for Tottenham had been on 4 March in the 4-0 win over Middlesbrough.
Meanwhile, Redknapp is without Roman Pavlyuchenko (back) for the trip to Manchester United but Jermain Defoe could make his first start in three months after recovering from a foot injury.
by bbcnews.
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( 24 March 2009 )
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Shearer pleads for crowd backing
Newcastle boss Alan Shearer thinks the support of the St James' Park crowd could make the difference in keeping the Magpies in the Premier League.
The Magpies lie second bottom and host Portsmouth in a crunch clash on Monday, Shearer's fourth game in charge.
"The crowd can help play a massive part - they've turned up in their thousands for years and had nothing to shout about," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"I'm asking them for three games this season to really really get behind us."
Of the Pompey game, the former England striker said: "Without a doubt it's a massive game for us.
"Everyone's aware of the importance of it, I want a fantastic atmosphere and the crowd to get behind us.
"I hope that the players can respond in the right way. I've asked the players for a response and hopefully I'll get one against Portsmouth."
by bbcnews
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( 24 March 2009 )
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Griffiths waits on West Brom move
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is yet to decide whether to follow up his interest in trialist Leigh Griffiths, who has returned to Livingston.
The 18-year-old striker trained with the English Premier League club and has scored 18 goals so far this season.
"He is a boy who wouldn't be coming to go straight into our first-team squad," said Mowbray. "We will wait and see if we pursue it.
"He would be a young player to compete with other young players at our club."
Mowbray signed Graham Dorrans from the Scottish First Division club last summer and the midfielder has recently featured in the Baggies first-team.
"The relationship between the two clubs has allowed Leigh to come down here to West Brom for a few days," added Mowbray.
"We got in Graham Dorrans from Livingston last summer and he has been showing that he has the potential to be a decent footballer."
Mowbray has also watched Swindon forward Simon Cox in action and is keen to keep on-loan Nancy striker Marc Antoine-Fortune at the Hawthorns.
"Marc is well within his rights to keep his own counsel because I can't question anything he is doing on the field," Mowbray said.
"If I saw any signs of him stepping off the gas, he wouldn't be playing.
"But I see a very committed and very whole-hearted player giving everything for this club.
"Yes, he is a player we would like to keep if there could be a deal that could be done because his quality is very evident.
"We will wait and see. There is an agreed fee but it is not locked in."
by bbcnews.
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( 20 April 2009 )
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Stoke to assess Wilkinson injury
Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson will have a scan on his back on Monday, after hobbling off during their 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers.
The 24-year-old was caught with a knee in his lower back from Rovers midfielder Morten Gamst Pederson and had to be substituted after half-time.
Wilkinson told BBC Radio Stoke: "It felt like I'd been shot at the time, it's very painful and has swollen up.
"I'll have to see what the scan says but hopefully I'll be OK."
by bbcnews.
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( 20 April 2009 )
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Kranjcar injury fears played down
Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar may play again this season despite being stretchered off with an ankle injury in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Bolton.
Kranjcar, 24, was carried off after a 75th-minute challenge by Gavin McCann.
The Croatian, who had ankle surgery in August, will miss Wednesday's trip to Manchester United but an X-ray has revealed no fracture or serious damage.
"He is looking a lot better and we hope he will be back sooner rather than later," said Portsmouth boss Paul Hart.
"He is a quick healer, a boy with a strong and positive mental attitude, and that is a big boost for us because he is an integral part of our plans and has been doing well."
Kranjcar, who missed two months with his previous ankle injury and tore a groin muscle in January, will have a further scan later in the week but Portsmouth doctor Nigel Sellars is confident he will not be out for quite as long this time.
"It seems clear it is only soft tissue damage and hopefully not long term," he said.
Meanwhile, defender Younes Kaboul missed training on Monday, after he was substituted late on against Bolton with a thigh injury, and is doubtful for the trip to Old Trafford.
by bbcnews.
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( 20 April 2009 )
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West Brom brace in vain - Brunt
West Bromwich Albion winger Chris Brunt was left feeling hollow after his two goals failed to prevent a 4-2 defeat at Manchester City.
The Baggies slipped closer to relegation from the Premier League as they stayed nine points shy of safety.
"I'm delighted to get two goals but it doesn't mean very much not coming away with any points," Brunt told BBC WM.
"We should've had the game wrapped up inside 10 minutes with all the chances that we created."
Brunt's brace saw West Brom bounce back from two goals down to level at 2-2, only for Jonas Olsson to undo their hard work with a poorly time tackle on Elano, the Brazilian got up to convert the spot-kick.
The Baggies are left needing to win all five of their remaining fixtures to have a realistic chance of preserving their status in the top flight and even then they will be relying on other results.
"There's going to be a lot of twists and turns before the end of the season and a lot of them are going to need to go our way," said the Northern Ireland international.
"We've still got five games to play, 15 points, and until someone tells you it's not possible you've just got to keep believing."
The former Sheffield Wednesday winger has been switched to the right-hand side over the last few weeks, and it is a role that he has adjusted to well.
"I think it suits me for getting shots at goal, coming in on my stronger foot - I've enjoyed it for the last couple of games," he added.
The Baggies will need to overcome Sunderland at The Hawthorns on Saturday to maintain any faint hopes of avoiding the trap-door to the Championship.
by bbcnews.
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