Twit-twoo...Sheffield Wednesday have admitted breaking Football League rules by including six loan players in their squad against Stoke. Chelsea’s Ben Sahar was one of the them. Having won over the fans with a goal against Crystal Palace, let’s just hope the blooper doesn’t drag them down.
Kosher bakeries listen up. Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas has a soft spot for doughnuts. Having recently befriended Little Britain star Matt Lucas, North London, stores are advised to stock up for Chanukah as he loves “the little chocolate ones”.
Avram Grant did himself no favours once it became clear that Sir Alex Ferguson has started mind games over the Premier League title race. Fergie told the Blues to “stop whingeing” over a fixture pile-up to which the Israeli retorted: “What day is it? This must be a joke. I like Alex, but...” Hardly fighting talk!
When out-of-favour Derby County player Benny Feilhaber was released for the Under 23 team that competed in a CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament, Paul Jewell, manager of the relegated Rams, said: “Benny has had limited opportunities so we let him go to play some football.” Isn’t that what he’s meant to be doing for you?