Burton's injury problems are beginning to ease ahead of the visit of Cambridge. Against Cheltenham last Saturday, Albion boss Gary Rowett took a gamble in starting Lucas Akins, who had not trained all week because of a foot injury. He was rewarded as the big winger helped the Brewers return to winning ways and Rowett hopes the summer signing has suffered no ill effects. Stuart Beavon (groin) a...Full Story »

Burton boss Gary Rowett hopes to have players back against Cheltenham so he can freshen up his team. Attacking players Stuart Beavon (groin), Lucas Akins and Alex MacDonald were not involved against Brighton on Wednesday night as Albion lost 3-0 at home and went out of the Capital One Cup. "One or two were left out in the hope that we could cope without them. Four or five should be back fresh ...Full Story »

Gary Rowett could have a dilemma on his hands as he decides whether to change the Burton team that dumped Wigan out of the Capital One Cup ahead of Dagenham's visit on Saturday. Shane Cansdell-Sherriff and Adam McGurk came into the side as the Brewers beat Wigan 2-1 to claim one of the biggest scalps in their history on Tuesday, but Rowett will have to think carefully about whether to stick or ...Full Story »

Barcelona dropped points for only the fourth time this season in Sunday's Primera Division clash as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Levante at Cuidad de Valencia. Levante went ahead in the 10th minute through Loukas Vyntra's headed goal but Barca were quickly back on level terms thanks to Gerard Pique's close-range header nine minutes later. Levante defended in numbers after that and frustrate...Full Story »

Millwall have handed a short-term deal to former Leeds and Derby defender Paul Connolly. The 29-year-old, a free agent after he was released by Leeds over the summer, has been training with Steve Lomas' squad this week. Connolly has impressed enough to be handed a contract until January and could make his Lions debut against the Rams on Saturday with regular right-back Alan Dunne suspended. L...Full Story »