Morecambe are still without captain Peter Murphy for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Grimsby through suspension. The midfielder completes a three-match ban for his sending off against Barnet earlier this month. Another midfielder, Alex Kenyon, is also on the sidelines after knee surgery. Ryan Edwards and Michael Rose are just one booking each away from suspension, adding to the pressure on th...Full Story »

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish described Spurs' £12 million bid for his club's young star last August as "ridiculous" and Spurs made more unsuccessful enquiries in January. But Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is still a major fan of the 24 year old and he is determined to land his man. Spurs are monitoring Zaha's situation, as well as Palace's, as the South London club struggl...Full Story »

Tom Champion scored the only goal of the game as Barnet took the points against 10-man Morecambe after a 1-0 Sky Bet League Two win. Champion scored with a neat header on 65 minutes after the home side, who lost skipper Peter Murphy on 26 minutes to a straight red card for a tackle on Ruben Bover, dropped their guard for the first time in the game as Jamal Campbell-Ryce crossed from a quickly-t...Full Story »

The play-off hopes of both Barnsley and Preston were stunted as the two teams played out a goal-less draw at Oakwell. Tom Bradshaw came closest for the hosts, who drop down to ninth place, when the forward's close-range effort was cleared off the line in the second half. Unlike Barnsley, Preston had remained relatively unscathed from the January transfer window, but failed to score in successi...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha is happy to take his chance for glory with Ivory Coast Wilfried Zaha says he has no regrets about turning his back on England in order to play for the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations. Zaha switched his international allegiance last year to compete for the Ivorians, who are bidding to retain their crown at this year's tournament in Gabon, which start on Saturday. The 24-...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly call off their pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in January, but will return with a £30m offer in the summer. The 24-year-old has been in fine form for the Eagles so far this season, as he emerged as one of their best performers with four goals and eight assists 19 Premier League appearances. While it wasn't enough to save Alan Pardew from ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Paul Cox expects to be able to pick from a fully-fit squad for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Rochdale at Holker Street. Striker Jordan Williams is set to keep his place in the starting line-up after returning from suspension for Monday's 4-1 defeat at Gateshead. Cox could be tempted to make changes with winger Andy Haworth pushing for his first start since his recent re...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha is the subject of interest from Tottenham The north Londoners have been keen admirers of the 24-year-old having had three bids rejected in the summer. Their initial £12 million approach was derided as "ridiculous" by Palace chairman Steve Parish and two more bids culminated in another £18m rejected. But they are now understood to be weighing up a £25m offer to fin...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka would be forgiven for casting an envious eye over Liverpool's array of attacking talent on Wednesday but he would be unlikely to swap goalkeeper Victor Valdes with Jurgen Klopp. Both clubs went shopping for a new number one in the summer, with Boro landing former Barcelona stopper Valdes on a free transfer and the Reds drafting Loris Karius from Mainz. The l...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Paul Heckingbottom could name the same starting line-up for the home game against Norwich. Heckingbottom has no new injury or suspension worries following last week's win at Birmingham as his side chase their first home league win since August. Striker Marley Watkins sits out the second game of his three-match ban, so Tom Bradshaw is hoping to start again up front alongside...Full Story »