McIlroy waits for news of Welsh trial
Stockport boss Sammy McIlroy is waiting to hear from Mick McCarthy about Andy Welsh, who is on trial with Sunderland.
The 20-year-old winger has spent the past three days training with the Black Cats and could be on the verge of a permanent move to the Stadium of Light.
West Ham manager Alan Pardew has problems in defence following Calum Davenport’s surprise return to Tottenham.
The powerful centre-back’s three-month loan deal was due to expire at the end of November, and both Pardew and Davenport were keen to extend it for the remainder of the season.
But Spurs have now recalled Davenport, leaving the Hammers, who also have Malky Mackay (calf) out injured, looking short at the back.
“Calum has returned to Spurs,” confirmed a West Ham spokesman. “It is a pity from our point of view. I know that Alan Pardew wanted to keep him here.”
