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Premier League clubs have agreed to give pitch-invading fans a minimum one-year ban from their team's home and away matches.

The Republic of Ireland’s 2-1 home defeat to Sweden in Friday’s World Cup qualifier has led to renewed speculation that Giovanni Trapattoni’s reign might be coming to an end with Blues boss Mick McCarthy inevitably amongst those said to be in the running to succeed him.

Town boss Paul Jewell goes into Saturday’s home game against Huddersfield looking for his side to bounce back from the twin disappointments of the 6-0 thrashing at Blackpool and the Capital One Cup exit at Carlisle. The Blues manager is able to call on new signings Guirane N’Daw, Daryl Murphy and Paul Taylor, but looks likely to be without skipper Carlos Edwards, who has a groin injury.

Sheffield United centre-back John Egan is reportedly a target for Leeds and Jesse Marsch's side could bid for him before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Top-of-the-league Reading take on second-placed Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this Tuesday. Join us as we take a look at the opposition.

Reading make the trip up to the Steel City looking for a fourth straight win as top plays second in the early standings of the Championship.

Debutant sub Tom Hitchcock scored in the final minute to consign the Blues to a 1-0 defeat at QPR. Town had gone close to going in front before the break when Robert Green saved from Daryl Murphy, but it was all Rangers in the second half with Clint Hill and Charlie Austin both hitting the bar prior to Hitchcock’s last-gasp goal.

Town manager Mick McCarthy says he’s looking for an additional striker now that Paul Taylor has moved on to Rotherham United. The 26-year-old has joined the Millers on a half-season loan.

Oli McBurnie denies attacking a Nottingham Forest fan during a pitch invasion after the Championship semi-final.

A FORMER Bradford City player has denied a charge of assault by beating, after an incident following the clubs play-off semi-final loss to…