ROBERTO MARTINEZ has backed striker Franco Di Santo to shine at Wigan

IAN HOLLOWAY makes no apology for fielding a weak side in the Carling Cup

STOKE manager Tony Pulis says Kenwyne Jones could play against Tottenham

LIVERPOOL are close to completing a switch for Middlesbrough’s Brad Jones

PHIL JONES bagged his first senior goal but it was not enough as Blackburn slumped

BLACKBURN are hopeful defender Martin Olsson’s knee problem is not serious

JAY SIMPSON hit two as new boys Chamakh and Koscielny made their Arsenal debuts

MICK McCARTHY is confident midfielder David Jones will extend his contract at Molineux

BRETT EMERTON returned to full training two weeks ahead of Australia’s opener

PAUL ROBINSON netted the only goal as the Lions roared into the Championship