Mcalpine Stadium News Today

From Staff reports

Given the All Blacks' up and down form of late and the promise that Kieran Crowley's side shown in the past two seasons, there are feelings that Italy's accursed run of results might change.

Boss Mick McCarthy says Saturday’s visit to plummeting Huddersfield is a huge game as both sides battle to hold on to their Championship status. The Blues manager says its most important not to be beaten by the Terriers, who have won just one of their last 16 league games.

Huddersfield Town manager Mick Wadsworth has revealed that he has failed to take Richard Naylor to the McAlpine Stadium on loan. Wadsworth has also attempted to sign Michael Chopra, a team-mate of Kieron Dyer and Titus Bramble at Newcastle.

On this day in 2001, Crystal Palace beat Stockport County 1-0 at Edgeley Park to secure their safety on the final day of the Division One season.