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Friday's gossip column

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Hull striker Dean Windass has called off his loan move to Leeds United after being promised a run-out at Old Trafford to face champions Manchester United on Saturday. (The Sun)

Or, Windass could make his Leeds United debut at Cheltenham on Saturday after Hull agreed to fund half his wages. (Daily Mirror)

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Ipswich and Charlton are close to swapping midfielders Ivan Campo and Darren Ambrose. (Various)

Swansea have issued a hands-off warning to West Bromwich Albion as they prepare a �2.5m bid for midfielder Ferrie Bodde. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan are set to send Ryan Taylor out on loan to Norwich in a bid to get the defender fit after his recent injury lay-off. (Daily Mirror)

Southend are keen on signing French midfielder Jean-Francois Christophe from Portsmouth. (Daily Star)

Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto wants to return to France with Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination. (Daily Mirror)

OTHER GOSSIP

Arsenal players were involved in a furious post-match bust-up following Wednesday's 4-4 draw with local rivals Tottenham. (The Sun)

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger pulled no punches in a heated exchange with his Arsenal stars after their two-goal collapse to Spurs. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy was close to tears in the dressing-room after his mistake allowed Jermaine Jenas to pull the score back to 4-3. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been told he will have to sell in order to buy new players in the January transfer window. (The Times)

SFA chief executive Gordon Smith says he hopes to bring Brazil to Hampden, following the news that Maradona's first match in charge of Argentina will be the forthcoming friendly against Scotland in Glasgow. (Daily Star).

Falkirk midfielder Russell Latapy says he could prolong his career if Trinidad and Tobago make the 2010 World Cup. He will be nearly 42. (Daily Express).

AND FINALLY

Sheffield Wednesday coach Brian Laws has praised his players after they agreed to stump up �60 each to pay for their own train tickets to Crystal Palace on Saturday. (The Sun)

Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips faces an FA investigation after allegedly giving Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate the V-sign on Wednesday. (Daily Mail)

Burnley fans are desperate to buy replica copies of Robbie Blake's pants. The striker dropped his shorts after scoring last week revealing a pair of red pants with the words 'Bad Beat Bob.'

Burnley have ordered more replicas after the first 50 pairs sold out. (The Sun)



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see also
Thursday's gossip column
30 Oct 08 |  Gossip
Wednesday's gossip column
29 Oct 08 |  Gossip
Tuesday's gossip column
28 Oct 08 |  Gossip
Transfers - October 2008
24 Oct 08 |  Football


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