Paper Talk - 08 October 2012

McCarthy: Bolton contender

Paper Talk: Bolton line up McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has emerged as a leading contender to replace under-pressure Bolton gaffer Owen Coyle and Robin van Persie is in hot water.

Daily Mail
  • Robin van Persie is facing an FA charge after appearing to elbow Yohan Cabaye during Manchester United's 3-0 win over Newcastle.
  • Mick McCarthy has emerged as a leading contender if Bolton decide to axe Owen Coyle.
  • Craig Bellamy is out of Wales' crunch World Cup qualifier with Scotland on Friday.
  • Swindon have been banned from signing players after the Football League hit them with a transfer embargo for overspending on transfer fees and wages.
Daily Mirror
  • Robin van Persie is facing a possible three-match ban after being accused of elbowing Yohan Cabaye.
  • Luis Suarez was at the centre of another storm as Stoke boss Tony Pulis labelled him a cheat.
  • Arsene Wenger is planning new talks this week over Theo Walcott's contract at Arsenal.
  • Bournemouth are making an ambitious mover to lure back Eddie Howe as their new boss.
  • Watford have bolstered their backroom staff by recruiting Chelsea fitness coach Ade Mafe.
The Sun
  • Mario Balotelli is set to escape a fine from Manchester City for his tunnel strop on Saturday.
  • Swindon have been hit with a transfer embargo for overspending on transfer fees and wages.
  • Striker Craig Bellamy is out of Wales' World Cup qualifying clash with Scotland on Friday.
Daily Star
  • Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has accused Robin van Persie of elbowing Yohan Cabaye.
  • Andre Villas-Boas has challenged Tottenham to join the elite by beating his old club Chelsea at White Hart Lane on Saturday week.
Daily Express
  • Robin van Persie could receive a three-match ban for violent conduct having been caught on TV elbowing Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye in the face.
  • Luis Suarez has been branded an "embarrassment" by Stoke boss Tony Pulis after he appeared to commit a blatant dive.
  • Millwall face a heavy fine and could be made to play a match behind closed doors after the FA launched an investigation into racist abuse of Bolton players by their fans.
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