P393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:12/42 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW BARNSLEY v BLACKBURN Blackburn boss Tony Parker is spoils for choice on the right of midfield ahead of their tough trip to Barnsley. Damien Johnson is hoping to fend off internationals Jason McAteer and Keith Gillespie after his recent form. Parker explained: "At the moment Damien Johnson is in there because he's played well in the games Jason has missed. "I try to reward players for playing well, which is why Damien's still in the team." 1/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:12/11 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW BOLTON v IPSWICH Gareth Farrelly and Robbie Elliott are back in Bolton's squad against Ipswich. But Gudni Bergsson will have a fitnrs test to see if he can play in central defence, report BBC GMT. With Paul Warhurst doubtful, Mark Fish on international duty and Paul Ritchie suspended, Greg Strong could start. And assistant boss Phil Brown added: "We still have cover in the likes of John O'Kane and Dean Holden, who can play in that position comfortably." 2/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:13/44 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW CREWE v WALSALL Crewe expect to field the same side which lost at Charlton last week, against one of only four sides below them in the table. Boss Dario Grade hopes the pace of front two Mark Rivers and Rodney Jack will cause the Saddlers big problems. He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I'm looking for them to be matchwinners. "We're defending well and not conceding anything like the goals we conceded in the past," hj added. 3/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:18/00 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW HUDDERSFIELD v TRANMERE Liverpool defender Phil Babb could go straight into the Tranmere side after joining the club on a month's loan. Tranmere boss John Aldridge turned to former club Liverpool for help because Rovers are facing a defensive crisis. They have five players facing absence due to injuries and suspension. Babb will be eligible play in the Worthington Cup semi-final second leg against Bolton next Wednesday and in the FA Cup at Fulham four days later. 4/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:14/34 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW HUDDERSFIELD v TRANMERE Tranmere boss John Aldridge was pleased to clinch the loan signing of unwanted Liverpool defender Phil Babb. Aldridge said: "It's fair to say we have big problems at the back. "We had been working really hard to find someone. He definitely had to be available for the Huddersfield game." Babb has not played a senior game this season for Liverpool, and is expected to leave Anfield in the summer, possibly on a free to Real Sociadad. 5/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:04/32 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW PORT VALE v BIRMINGHAM Port Vale will give a debut to striker Gareth Taylor, who is on loan from Manchester City, while Martin Bullock will make his home debut. Manager Brian Horton is desperate for three points, as his side have plunged into the relegation zone. He told BBC Radio Stoke: "They used to say draw away, and win at home and you'll be safe. "Now you need to win to get those three points. Draws are hardly worth much." 6/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:10/02 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW SHEFFIELD UNITED v MAN CITY Manchester City boss Joe Royle will have to reshuffle his defence ahead of the trip to Bramall Lane. Gerard Wiekens is ruled out through suspension and Andy Morrison remains sidelined with a knee problem. Richard Edghill is favourite to take over in central defence, with Lee Crooks coming in at right back. Full back Danny Granville is also a doubt after straining a calf in training, so Danny Tiatto stands by. 7/9 REPORT SUPPLIED BY BBC RADIO GMT NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:11/24 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW SHEFFIELD UNITED v MAN CITY City winger Mark Kennedy has vowed to do better after injury and illness. He told BBC GMT: "I've set very high standards for myself and people expect a lot. But with a few more games under my belt, I'll get back to my old self." Manager Joe Royle added: "The game has one or two ingredients, with us facing our former player Michael Brown. "I'm also sure United will be looking for revenge after we beat them 6-0 at Maine Road earlier in the season." 8/9 REPORT SUPPLIED BY BBC RADIO GMT NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main MenuP393 CEEFAX 2 393 Fri 21 Jan 22:21/52 FOOTBALL — DIVISION ONE PREVIEW STOCKPOTS v PORTSMOUTH Ian Gray gets a rare chance to shine as he takes over between the posts from injured Stockpots keeper Carlo Nash for the visit of Portsmouth. Nash suffered a broken finger in the first half of the 0-0 draw with Tranmere last weekend. Assistant boss Dave Moss says County must be on their guard against Pompey. "They've just got a new manager so they'll get some sort of a lift. If we are right then we can win it." 9/9 N WEST News 160 Weather 402 NATIONAL News 101 TV/Radio 600 NextPage Reg Sport NWestTrav Main Menu