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Paper Talk - 12 October 2012

Regional Paper Talk: Duo ready for Jelle

Sunderland and Everton have been linked with Belgian striker Jelle Vossen, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is top of Bolton's wanted list.

London Evening Standard
  • Edgar Davids' remarkable move to the Football League's bottom club Barnet is the first step to him owning a football team.
  • Lukas Podolski's move to Arsenal is making him a more complete player, says Germany coach Joachim Low, who named him as one of the few "indispensables" he has.
Fulham Chronicle
  • Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer insists he has got no plans to retire from international football.
  • Clint Hill has backed under-fire boss Mark Hughes to turn around rockbottom QPR's fortunes.
  • Chelsea must ditch their international break blues if they are to get one over on old boss Andre Villas-Boas, according to Branislav Ivanovic.
Manchester Evening News
  • Gareth Barry says that living in the City shadows is just "perfect". The Blues midfielder is more than happy to remain the unsung hero at The Etihad, saying: "I am that sort of player. I don't go on to the pitch thinking about walking back into the media area and looking for headlines."
Liverpool Echo
  • Liverpool have welcomed the announcement of "massive" investigations into the Hillsborough disaster as a significant step in the campaign for justice for the families and survivors.
  • Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is facing a striker crisis after Fabio Borini suffered a broken foot on international duty. It's a major blow for the Reds as it leaves Luis Suarez as Rodgers' only senior striker.
The Chronicle
  • Sunderland have been linked with striker Jelle Vossen - the latest star to emerge amid Belgium's new Golden Generation.
  • Sources on the Continent have credited the Black Cats and Everton with an interest in the 23-year-old, whose 17 goals fired Genk to last season's Jupiler League title.
  • Newcastle cult figure Kevin Carr feels that Alan Pardew is in a "no-lose" situation when it comes to deciding who dons the gloves in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Newcastle and Sunderland
  • Jack Colback has admitted the hurt from his last derby-day experience has yet to relent as he prepared to gain revenge for March's memorable Tyne-Wear clash at St James' Park.
Evening Gazette
  • In-form goalkeeper Jason Steele has urged Boro fans to stick with the team. Crowds at The Riverside have tailed off and shown signs of nerves despite Boro's solid start but the keeper insists the season has barely started and remains full of promise.
Northern Echo
  • Tony Mowbray has defended Middlesbrough's approach to the Championship this season, with the meticulous manager intent on delivering promotion playing his way.
  • Derek Llambias has explained a reluctance to overspend on strengthening Newcastle United's defence by insisting further expensive additions could rock the balance of the squad.
South Wales Evening Post
  • Swansea club captain Garry Monk has dismissed reports of unrest among the squad and is adamant they are behind manager Michael Laudrup.
Birmingham Mail
  • Gareth McAuley intends to see out his career at West Brom by earning an extended stay at The Hawthorns. The Northern Ireland defender has just under two years left on his deal.
  • Fabian Delph finally wants to make the big impact that was predicted when he first arrived at Villa having forced his way into the first team.
Express & Star
  • Jermaine Pennant is expected to go straight into Championship action when Wolves return from the international break away to Huddersfield on Saturday, October 20 - having signed on loan for three months from Stoke.
  • West Brom defender Gareth McAuley has targeted following partner Jonas Olsson and snaring a new deal at The Hawthorns.
Yorkshire Evening Post
  • Leeds United striker Ross McCormack has hinted that his injury absence may not be as long as first feared. He has been sidelined since he was stretchered off with an ankle injury in the 2-1 Championship loss at old club Cardiff City on September 15.
The Pink un
  • Norwich City defender Ryan Bennett will become an even better player for his time spent on international duty, according to England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce.
The Daily Echo
  • Rangers chief executive Charles Green believes the creation of a European super league is inevitable "because big teams can't keep subsidising small teams like Southampton".
Reading Post
  • Jem Karacan has lauded Royals captain Jobi McAnuff as 'one of the best players I have played with' after learning the winger has the best team assist ratio in the Premier League.
  • Data provided by Opta Stats shows how the 30-year-old is marking his debut season in the top flight by boasting the highest percentage of team assists of all the players in the league, after the first six games.
The Sentinel
  • Peter Crouch says Ryan Shawcross will do his country proud if he gets his chance in England's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland.
Wigan Evening Post
  • Franco di Santo is hoping to use the international break to regain full fitness - which could spell bad news for Swansea City.
  • The Argentine striker is still feeling his way back after picking up a calf injury last month at Manchester United.
The Bolton News
  • All signs point towards Ole Gunnar Solskjaer topping Bolton's wish-list to fill the vacant manager's role at The Reebok.
  • LANCASHIRE EVENING TELEGRAPH
  • Jason Lowe believes Blackburn's trip to Derby next weekend has become a 'must-win' game as he sets his sights on climbing back into the promotion shake-up.
  • Burnley are playing hardball over a compensation package for wantaway manager Eddie Howe, after refusing Bournemouth permission to speak to the 34-year-old.
Evening Times
  • Kilmarnock midfielder Danny Racchi will be out for four to six weeks after undergoing a knee operation.
The Scotsman
  • Charles Green has predicted that Third Division Rangers could take part in a new European league because they are one of the top clubs in the continent.

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