Manchester United have sent
Rio Ferdinand to a see a specialist about his back issues and has been placed on a new course of treatment to spare the defender a significant lay-off.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/nov/12/rio-ferdinand-injection-injuryEx-Toronto, Newcastle coach Carver keen on Peterborough job
Former Toronto FC coach
John Carver is interested in the Peterborough United manager's post.
The Evening Chronicle says the former Newcastle United assistant manager and Toronto FC boss would be interested in taking the reins at London Road in the aftermath of Darren Ferguson’s departure.
Fergie Jnr was surprisingly shown the door at Posh on the back of their 3-1 defeat at St James’ Park – despite leading them to successive promotions from League Two to the Coca-Cola Championship.
However, Carver – who has been out of work since leaving the Canadian MLS outfit Toronto – is keen on getting back into management.
Sunderland close to January deal for Middlesbrough's Johnson
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is determined to land Middlesbrough winger
Adam Johnson in January.
Middlesbrough will cash in on Black Cats fan Johnson rather than risk losing the England Under-21 star for nothing in the summer, says The Sun.
Johnson, 22, who has hit nine goals this season, knows a swift return to the Premier League is his best hope of challenging for the full England squad.
Stoke’s Dickinson enjoying Barnsley spell
Stoke City defender
Carl Dickinson admits he is thoroughly enjoying his loan stint with Barnsley.
The 22-year old has become a first team regular at Oakwell after crossing from Britannia Stadium in September and is loving the fact he is playing first team football at a club he feels comfortable at.
"I think I've settled in well. I needed the games. I was getting frustrated at Stoke because I wasn't getting in the first team like I had the previous season when we got promoted,†he told the Sheffield Star.
"I played nearly 30 games the season we moved up, but new players joined the squad and you find yourself down the pecking order.
"I'd love to play at the highest level, but right now I just want to play football and I'm really enjoying being at Barnsley.
"I want to show people that I'm a good player and, hopefully, I'm doing that right now."