THE LEAGUE MAGAZINE | Latest Team Talk

BENTLEY’S BABY TALK

Club: Blackburn Rovers

It says everything about a footballer’s popularity when babies start being named after them

SAMBA TIME

Club: Blackburn Rovers

Christopher Samba wanted to walk out on Blackburn Rovers when he first arrived at the club - now he couldn’t be happier that he changed his mind.

GARY SPLASHING OUT

Club: Bolton Wanderers

Few managers enjoyed the luxury of having a £15m war chest at their disposal last month but Gary Megson was determined not to waste a penny

NIC OF TIME

Club: Chelsea

Nicolas Anelka signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea and was quick to express his delight at being at Stamford Bridge

JUST LIKE VID

Club: Chelsea

Branislav Ivanovic is hoping he can repeat the impact on the Premier League made by compatriot Nemanja Vidic

BOSS WANTS TEAM TO BE MORE SAVAGE

Club: Derby County

So the January transfer window came again, and panic buying ensued as ever. However, Derby, under the guidance of new boss Paul Jewell, pulled off some astute signings

FADDY AND CO SIGN ON

Club: Birmingham City

James McFadden led three new faces through the doors of St Andrews as Alex McLeish looked to steer his new club clear of the drop zone

YOUNG GETTING FAB LOOKS

Club: Aston Villa

Ashley Young is one of a number of Villa players set to be part of Fabio Capello’s new England.

YOUNG GUNS STILL GOING FOR IT

Club: Arsenal

Liam Brady is confi dent that the star-production line at Arsenal is showing no signs of slowing down.

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