January 12th
Paul Robinson - had enough
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Saturday, 12, Jan 2008 05:00
Managers and shot-stoppers have been the focus of attention in the last 24 hours as Mike Ashley and friends continue to wring their hands at St James' Park.
Earlier today Harry Redknapp ended frenetic speculation by preferring friends and family on the south coast, leaving the way open for Jose Mourinho dreamers to continue their fantasies - or Alan Shearer-related nightmares.
Rafael Benitez has also been expressing satisfaction, saying the signing of Martin Skrtel is palpable evidence he and Liverpool's owners remain pals.
Skrtel's signing is the most expensive ever for a Liverpool defender, but the lack of Daniel Agger means Benitez believes he is both an excellent short- and long-term solution.
At Spurs, Paul Robinson's likelihood of exiting sooner rather than later increased with his bottom-warming spell on the bench during today's defeat away at Chelsea.
Reports say he is furious for having been omitted from Wednesday's Carling Cup game against Arsenal and are even speculating West Ham's Robert Green could be his replacement.
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has a more positive attitude to losing his first-team place, saying he does not intend to leave Arsenal for Borussia Dortmund despite the prospect of Bundesliga action.
Elsewhere, Wigan are pondering whether or not they should let Mark Hughes lure Jason Koumas to Blackburn.
Sven-Goran Eriksson is reportedly looking forward to getting hold of Iraqi midfielder Nashat Akram.
And Fulham are restarting their overtures towards Marlon King to solve their problems up front. It seems they won't take no for answer.