Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp watched his side smash Wigan 9-1 and then backed Latics chief Roberto Martinez to be ‘a great success’.

Phil Brown claims there is a ‘renewed confidence’ amongst his Hull City players going into the game with Everton after recent displays.

Emmanuel Adebayor is confident that Manchester City will soon get back to winning ways following a run of six successive draws.

Michael Johnson continued his return from a 12-month injury absence with a 90-minute run-out for Man City’s reserves against Blackburn.

Chairman Barry Kilby has indicated the planned ground improvements could be back on in the New Year if the financial markets recover.