Sphurphy, Redfearn latest

According to the Daily MirrorTottenham are set to make a new bid for Wigan defender Pascal Chimbonda - by offering a swap deal involving Danny Murphy and Andy Reid, plus cash. I woudn't have thought Wigan was great territory for premieres, although Murphy is a scouser. And I understand that because of the cold weather, the substitute's bench is heated.

Neil Redfearn has prolonged his footballing career at the age of 41 by joining Bradford Park Avenue as player-coach. Presumably a prelude to relegation?