Downing glad of domestic break
Stewart Downing believes the worldwide break has come at the right time for trouble-torn Aston Villa.
Loan duo set for Owls begins
Sheffield Wednesday’s latest mortgage signings Joey O’Brien and Kevin Nicholls are anticipated to go straight into the squad for the clash at Dagenham & Redbridge.
REPUBLIC Wait ON ST LEDGER
St Ledger – race from time. Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is maintaining his fingers crossed above Sean St Ledger’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia.