If Newcastle cannot get Adrian Mariappa in from Watford before next Tuesday evening, who are the other targets Newcastle are pursuing? Cesena's Yohan Benalouane available on loan We know that a number of their top targets like James Tomkins are not available in January, but the 22 year-old could be available in the summer, if for example West Ham don't gain promotion back to [.

Having strengthened the forward line, Newcastle United continue to pursue some cover in central defence. Although without much luck so far. Now that we've unexpectedly strengthened our strike force with the addition of Papiss Demba Cissé, the club's attentions have turned back to what they said was the priority position they need to get cover [.

It seems that Watford have turned down Newcastle's bid of around £2M for their 25 year-old center-back Adrian Mariappa. Adrian Mariappa £2M offer turned down by Watford There was a report in the Sunday Sun two days ago that Newcastle would try to bring in the player this week, and it seems some of their initial and top targets like James Tomkins of West Ham were not [.

Newcastle are still after a central defender, and as we reported yesterday, Newcastle are busy working hard to bring a young center-back into the club in the next 11 days. Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa Montpellier captain could be Newcastle target? West Ham's 22 year-old James Tomkins is still a player Newcastle would like to get, but whether West Ham will sell him in January, when they are on [.

Newcastle are now zoning in on a center-back to bring to Tyneside, following the successful and exciting capture of top striker Papiss Cisse from SC Frieburg on Tuesday. James Tomkins West Ham player still a target That signing has not only energized Newcastle fans, but according to Danny Simpson this morning it has also energized the Newcastle squad, because it shows Newcastle's ambition.

Newcastle are now zoning in on a center-back to bring to Tyneside, following the successful and exciting capture of top striker Papiss Cisse from SC Frieburg on Tuesday. James Tomkins West Ham player still a target That signing has not only energized Newcastle fans, but according to Danny Simpson this morning it has also energized the Newcastle squad, because it shows Newcastle's ambition.

Newcastle need to bring in a center-back in January and these are five of the players we have so far been linked with. James Tomkins West Ham Before we start it seems that Newcastle are not interested in Chelsea Alex or Blackburn's Chris Samba. Alex wants to stay in London and is said to [...]

Looks like George John is getting the best of both worlds.

The FC Dallas center back will soon be playing at Upton Park as part of West Ham. But it won't be as part of a full transfer as previously believed. Not just yet, at any rate.

I don't have many details, but it looks like the first step here is a loan to West Ham through the end of February.

As we half expected would happen, West Ham have quickly turned down Newcastle's latest offer for their center-back, James Tomkins. James Tomkins West Ham turn down £4M offer from Magpies The improved bid from Newcastle for the England U21 International was said to be around £4M, but we think it will take a bigger [.

There's obviously no transfer news as yet from White Hart Lane but surprisingly, the rumour mill is also a little quiet after the Christmas break.

As far as any potential incomings are concerned, we looked at the possibility of either Christopher Samba or James Tomkins at the back while our search for a striker could see Harry secure the services of Lille's Moussa Sow.

Or knowing Spurs, probably neither: However, there is increasing speculation that defensive cover will be brought in at the Lane this month and there are two players currently dominating the reports.

Christopher Samba is no stranger to these rumours and at the start of the season he hinted at a possible move, suggesting that he'd had enough of playing his football at the wrong end of the table.

News today on the back of Newcatsle's fabulous 3-0 win against Manchester United last night that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has moved quickly to get in a replacement for the injured Steven Taylor. James Tomkins Newcastle back in with increased offer The news today is that Newcastle are back in with an increased £4M bid for the 22 year-old West Ham centre-back James [.

There doesn't seem to be much movement by Newcastle in the transfer market so far. James Tomkins still a Newcastle target But we understand nothing much will happen until the meeting this week with Derek LLambias, manager Alan Pardew, Secretary Lee Charnley and Chief Scout Graham Carr takes place, to better identify their strategy during this January window.

It's hardly a surprise that Alan Pardew will have to bring in new players this month on a tight budget. James Tomkins would be great buy for Newcastle That's the way of Newcastle these days, but int truth it hasn't seemed to stop the club getting some very good players into the club, even though we have not spent a [.

It's hardly a surprise that Alan Pardew will have to bring in new players this month on a tight budget. James Tomkins would be great buy for Newcastle That's the way of Newcastle these days, but int truth it hasn't seemed to stop the club getting some very good players into the club, even though we have not spent a [.

It's probably not new news, but it's being reported that Newcastle need to raise their bid for Jame Tomkins if West Ham are to sell. James Tomkins of West Ham That came from West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, but he seemed to be saying the same thing early last week, as Newcastle had a £2.5M bid turned down [.

Newcastle United centre-back Mike Williamson nears fitness and, whilst an alleged bid for a West Ham defender fails, it seems that Modibo Maiga is actually heading to Tyneside. With our central defence currently emptier than a Mackem's head, there's some welcome news that Mike Williamson managed 45 minutes for the reserve team against Bolton yesterday [.

West Ham nmanager Wes Ham United have apparently turned down an offer from Newcastle for their young England U21 center-back James Tomkins. JamesTomkins represented England at U21 level We've followed this lad for a while and watched him play at Reading last Saturday when West Ham came a cropper and lost 3-0.

Will it be West Ham or Leicester for Championship Glory?

The waiting is almost over as the Championship kicks back in to action on Friday night as Hull face Blackpool at the KC Stadium. For lower league fans all across the country the time is now upon you as reality kicks in. Will your pre season optimism turn to a nightmare?

By their very nature relegated teams are not overloaded with talent worthy of the Premier League. That is not to say that West Ham United, Blackpool and Birmingham City do not have players who will attract interest from top flight clubs. Some players are already the subject of approaches.
West Ham have a core of English players who, whilst generally have been disappointing this season, will be attractive due to their Premier League experience and native nationality.

Everton vs Man City 2-1 7 May, 2011- Goodison Park, Liverpool Final score:- Everton vs Man City 2-1 ( Sylvain Distin, Leon Osman/ Yaya Toure) Everton deliver to a blow to Man City's hopes for European football next season by snatching a 2-1 comeback win. A great header from Leon Osman from Phil Neville's cross [.

England U21 Head Coach, Stuart Pearce, has released the 40-man provisional squad for the Euro 2011 Championship this summer. Three Arsenal players have been named to the squad:

Provisional England Under-21 squad:

Goalkeepers Frank Fielding (Blackburn), Scott Loach (Watford), Jason Steele (Middlesbrough), Alex McCarthy (Reading).

Man City vs Manchester United 2011 FA Cup 2011 Semifinal- Wembley, London- 16/4/11- 17.15 UK kick off Final score:- Man City vs Manchester United 1-0 ( Yaya Toure 52′) Manchester City progress to their first FA Cup final in thirty years as Yaya Toure capitalises on an error from Michael Carrick early in the second [.

This Yaya Toure goal vs Manchester United allowed Manchester City to take the lead against their great neighbours in the semifinals of the FA Cup 2011. The Toure goal vs Man Utd came seven minutes into the second half and was a vital turning point in the game after United had dominated the first half.

Man City vs Sunderland 2011 Eastlands, Manchester- 3/4/11- 16.00 UK kick off Final score:- Manchester City vs Sunderland 5-0 ( Adam Johnson, Carlos Tevez pen, David Silva, Patrick Vieira, Yaya Toure) Sunderland AFC are thrashed at Eastlands as Manchester City register a convincing 5-0 win to improve their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

Now that they have finished with Sir Alex, the FA has turned its attention to West Ham boss Avram Grant, charging him improper conduct following comments he made about match official Mike Jones after his side's 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Stoke at the weekend.

After the match Grant hit out at Jones' handling of the second half, which began with Stoke being awarded a penalty just 13 seconds after the restart.

Newcastle United are allegedly interested in the services of (at least) 7 players if the last 7 days of press speculation is anything to go by. The Sunday Mirror has us planning a £10m move for West Ham's Carlton Cole. Staying with West Ham, we're also reportedly interested in 21 year old defender James Tomkins.

News today that Alan Pardew is interested in bringing 21 year-old defender James Tomkins to Newcastle in the summer. James Tomkins 21 year-old West Ham defender We have no idea if this is true, but at least it gives us the chance to profile the player to see if he would indeed be a [...]

BIRMINGHAM, England Birmingham's Craig Gardner booked a League Cup final showdown against Arsenal as his extra-time goal sealed a 3-1 victory over West Ham in Wednesday's semi-final second leg that secured a 4-3 aggregate win. Gardner, a boyhood Birmingham fan, capped an impressive fightback from Alex McLeish's side, who can now look forward to [.

Man City vs Wolves Eastlands, Manchester- January 15, 2011 Final score :- Manchester City 4-3 Wolves ( Kolo Toure, Carlos Tevez*2, Yaya Toure/N.Milijas, Kevin Doyle, Ronald Zubar) An action packed game, this Man City vs Wolverhampton one, especially in the second half that saw five goals being scored.

LONDON, England Ben Foster handed under-pressure Avram Grant a lifeline with a huge error to gift 10-man West Ham a narrow 2-1 lead going into the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham. The England stopper, who produced a series of stunning saves in the first half, failed to control Carlton Cole's [.

Under pressure Avram Grant saw his West Ham side beat Birmingham City 2-1 in the first leg of their English League Cup semi-final.

West Ham took a deserved lead on 13 minutes when Mark Noble drove a ferocious shot through a throng of Birmingham bodies to make it one nil. West Ham continued to pile on the pressure but they could not get a second goal past Ben Foster as denied Spector, James Tomkins and, most impressively, Obinna all in the first half.

Under pressure Avram Grant saw his West Ham side beat Birmingham City 2-1 in the first leg of their English League Cup semi-final.

West Ham took a deserved lead on 13 minutes when Mark Noble drove a ferocious shot through a throng of Birmingham bodies to make it one nil. West Ham continued to pile on the pressure but they could not get a second goal past Ben Foster as denied Spector, James Tomkins and, most impressively, Obinna all in the first half.

West Brom 1-2 Manchester United ( James Morrison/ Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez) Premiership- January 1, 2011 Javier Hernandez's second half goal gave Manchester United a narrow 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. West Brom played attractive football, especially in the first half, but will be ruing a missed second half penalty from [.