Royals host Brewers in Carling Cup
Lilywhites boss targets revenge
Preston boss Alan Irvine is eager to avoid another embarrassing defeat when his side face Morecambe in the Carling Cup first round.
Gorman: Grecians are no pushover
New assistant boss John Gorman has warned Queens Park Rangers not to take Exeter City lightly in the Carling Cup first round.
Cumbrians will be tough - Penney
Oldham manager Dave Penney is expecting a tough test when his side travel to League One rivals Carlisle in the first round of the Carling Cup.
Gunn: Cup run can help Canaries
Bryan Gunn believes an extended run in the Carling Cup could boost Norwich's chances of promotion back to the Championship this season.
Saints boss keen on Carling Cup run
Southampton boss Mark Wotte has set his sights on a Carling Cup run this season after being drawn at home to Northampton in the first round.
Boss expects tough test at Dons
Swindon boss Danny Wilson is expecting a tough battle when his side take on his former club MK Dons in the Carling Cup first round.
Yems relishing Rangers challenge
Exeter assistant manager John Yems is looking forward to the Grecians' Carling Cup first-round clash at home to Championship side QPR.
Toon and Boro handed cup byes
Newcastle and Middlesbrough have been handed byes into the second round of the Carling Cup despite their relegation from the Premier League.
O'Hara woe was eased by deal offer
Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has revealed how he was offered a new contract by the club after his Carling Cup final penalty heartache.
