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Paper Talk - 28 September 2012

Kean: Claims to have held positive talks

Regional Paper Talk: Kean's positive talks

Blackburn boss Steve Kean says he has held "positive" talks with Venky's, while Hugo Rodallega believes Fulham can reach the Champions League.

London Evening Standard
  • Sam Allardyce is still fuming after West Ham's Carling Cup defeat to Wigan and has warned his squad: "Players put their careers in jeopardy with results like this. I can't and won't accept it."
  • The FA are coming in for criticism over the delay of John Terry's hearing.
  • Terry has told Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo that he is ready to face the Arsenal boo-boys on Saturday.
  • Mikel Arteta has hit out at the 'unfair criticism' aimed at Fernando Torres.
  • Hugo Rodallega sees no reason why Fulham cannot reach the Champions League.
  • Former England striker Emile Heskey says he will get his "fair share" of goals in Australia's A-League.
Fulham Chronicle
  • Marko Marin believes compatriot Lukas Podolski will have his work cut out to get past Chelsea stopper Branislav Ivanovic this weekend.
  • Kieron Dyer admits his four-year spell at West Ham was the most frustrating of his career - now he's determined to make up for lost time at QPR.
Manchester Evening News
  • Manchester City striker John Guidetti has rubbished claims he accused players at the club of bullying him.
  • Roberto Mancini has vowed to sort out Manchester City's defensive woes and will drop players who don't come up to scratch.
  • Manchester City defender Micah Richards is almost ready to return from an ankle injury.
  • Andre Villas-Boas will encourage Tottenham to attack Manchester United on Saturday.
  • Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia is "doubtful" for the clash with Tottenham.
Liverpool Echo
  • Luis Suarez has vowed to raise his game to help fire Liverpool up the Premier League table.
  • Brendan Rodgers has urged Premier League referees to stop punishing Liverpool for their honesty.
  • Phil Neville believes Everton must continue to keep opponents guessing if they are to maintain their high-flying Premier League form.
  • Bryan Oviedo hopes he can be another one of David Moyes' unearthed gems.
The Chronicle
  • Fabricio Coloccini is rated as "doubtful" for Saturday's trip to Reading.
  • Alan Pardew is confident that the Toon Army can drown out the Reading boo-boys on his return to the Madejski Stadium.
  • Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew for doing a "tremendous job" at St James' Park.
  • Craig Gardner reckons James McClean's midweek cup goal has laid the Sunderland winger's Twitter troubles to rest.
  • Adam Johnson is likely to miss the Premier League clash with Wigan.
Newcastle and Sunderland
  • James Tavernier senses an opportunity to finally play league football for Newcastle United, having already done so for four other clubs.
  • Newcastle have continued their policy of long-term planning by handing manager Alan Pardew and three key members of his coaching staff eight-year contracts.
  • Martin O'Neill will ask the Premier League for help as Sunderland look to avoid having to play yet another game in December because of UEFA regulations.
  • O'Neill will not strip Lee Cattermole of the Sunderland captaincy, but hopes the midfielder uses his suspension to reflect on the rashness which gets him into trouble.
Sunderland Echo
  • Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill admits Sunderland's attack needs a timely boost from Adam Johnson after fresh doubts over the England winger's fitness.
South Wales Evening Post
  • Michael Laudrup has told his Swansea players to forget about Liverpool and Manchester City next month, and focus just on Stoke tomorrow.
  • Laudrup has insisted he would never criticise a rival's style of play and declared: "I respect Stoke as much as I respect Barcelona."
  • Tony Pulis reckons Stoke City must prepare to face a more physical Swansea side at the Britannia.
Birmingham Mail
  • Marc Albrighton is relishing his Aston Villa Park return after admitting he lost his voice cheering the team on from the sidelines.
  • Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is flattered the claret and blue faithful have adapted their classic Paul McGrath chant to pay tribute to him.
  • Birmingham have taken Papa Bouba Diop and Bilel Mohsni on trial, but may have to release someone else if they want to sign either of the pair.
  • Billy Jones has promised West Brom will not feel sorry for themselves ahead of Sunday's derby at Aston Villa.
Express & Star
  • Wolves Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has been backed by David Edwards to hit 20 goals this season.
  • West Brom defender Liam Ridgewell has warned former club Villa the Baggies will fight to retain their status as West Midlands' top dogs this Sunday.
Yorkshire Evening Post
  • The Bahraini investment bank behind the proposed takeover of Leeds United has highlighted the size of United's fanbase and the potential to tap into the wealth of the Premier League as prime attractions.
  • Neil Warnock is awaiting an answer after lodging a bid for an unnamed loan striker.
  • PINK 'UN
  • Robert Snodgrass is confident Norwich have enough quality do some damage against Liverpool.
  • Chris Hughton is confident Norwich have enough firepower to cope with striker Harry Kane's short-term injury absence.
The Daily Echo
  • Southampton could be about to unveil their very own 'fab four' in Merseyside on Friday night.
Reading Post
  • Brian McDermott has credited Newcastle manager Alan Pardew with being the man who put Reading on the road to Premier League success.
  • Danny Guthrie says Reading must learn to win ugly again - just like his former side Newcastle.
The Sentinel
  • Tony Pulis has praised the job Michael Laudrup is doing at Swansea.
  • WIGAN POST
  • Roberto Martinez has signalled his intention to vigorously fight his FA charge all the way.
  • Ben Watson has urged Wigan to get over their early-season blip or risk more sleepless nights in the second half of the campaign.
The Bolton News
  • David Ngog believes Bolton are on the verge of a goal rush after finally finding their stride in the Championship.
  • Bolton will come face-to-face with Wilfried Zaha - the "one that got away".
Lancashire Telegraph
  • Steve Kean says he has had "positive talks" with Venky's this week amid continuing speculation over his future as Blackburn boss.
  • Burnley boss Eddie Howe has expressed his delight after Danny Ings was given the all clear to step up his recovery from a knee operation.
  • SHEFFIELD
The Star
  • Sheffield Wednesday loanee Jay Bothroyd has been branded as "stupid" by boss Dave Jones over his Twitter row with critics.
Evening Times
  • Motherwell keeper Darren Randolph is sure he is coming up against Celtic striker Gary Hooper at the worst possible time.
  • Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels claims the pressure is on Hearts as the teams prepare to face each other in the SPL tomorrow.
The Scotsman
  • Rangers have lodged a formal complaint with the BBC over the opening sequence to their coverage of Wednesday night's Scottish League Cup tie against Motherwell.
  • Rangers expect to be without Francisco Sandaza for the rest of the year following confirmation he has suffered a broken cheekbone.
  • Celtic have opened contract talks with James Forrest as they look to tie the influential winger down on a longer-term deal.

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