New Crystal Palace signing Jean-Philippe Mateta has revealed he was a long-term transfer target for Roy Hodgson.

Cheeky bit of business! Bromley agree new deal with prolific striker
Michael Cheek has signed a new contract at Bromley until the end of next season. The 29-year-old has 12 goals this season – 10 of those in the National League – and was on 15 in the truncated 2019-20 campaign.

QPR suffer injury blow – as Osayi-Samuel omitted from squad for Luton victory
QPR midfielder Tom Carroll is set to be out for up to three months with a knee problem. The 28-year-old signed in September as a free agent and suffered the setback in the 2-0 win at Luton earlier this month.

Charlton handed midfield selection boost ahead of Swindon Town match
Ben Watson looks set to be back in Charlton’s squad for Saturday’s home game against Swindon Town – with Albie Morgan also boosting their midfield options.

Fulham boss knows side must start taking their big chances to boost Premier League survival hopes
Scott Parker was proud of his Fulham side’s display in Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United – but knows the west Londoners must start taking their chances if they want to retain Premier League status.

Crystal Palace confirm loan deal for Jean-Philippe Mateta – and have an option to buy Mainz forward
Crystal Palace have signed striker Jean-Philippe Mateta on an 18-month loan from German Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05.

Charlton boss cools talk of deal for AFC Bournemouth midfielder
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has confirmed his interest in Nnamdi Ofoborh – but reckons the Bournemouth midfielder will have options to move to a club at a higher level.

“Our effort was monumental” – Gary Rowett praises Millwall’s desire as they earn impressive win at Huddersfield
Gary Rowett hailed the workrate and desire of his Millwall side in tonight’s 1-0 victory at Huddersfield Town.

Huddersfield Town 0 Millwall 1 – Scott Malone goal earns South Londoners a vital win
Scott Malone’s third goal of the season earned Millwall a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield Town.

Repeat or revenge? Dillian Whyte rematches Alexander Povetkin on March 6
Dillian Whyte will rematch Alexander Povetkin on March 6 – with the Brixton fighter knowing defeat would blow him out of the world title picture. The South London heavyweight, 32, was on the receiving end of one of the knockouts of 2020 as he lost his WBC world interim title.

Fulham boss never considered Joe Bryan exit – as Wembley hero ready to step in for Manchester United clash
Fulham boss Scott Parker has hailed the attitude of promotion hero Joe Bryan, who is in line for a run in the Whites first-team following Antonee Robinson’s dismissal in the London derby against Chelsea.

Lee Bowyer left frustrated as Charlton are punished once more for defensive frailties
Charlton paid the price once more for defensive errors during the defeat at Peterborough United – leaving Lee Bowyer a frustrated man.

Peterborough boss Ferguson: Ref allowed Charlton man to make 11 fouls before he was booked
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was critical of referee Sam Purkiss in tonight’s 2-1 win over Charlton – claiming the official allowed Darren Pratley to make a string of fouls.

Chelsea lose 2-0 to Foxes as pressure on head coach Lampard is ramped up
Only one team went top of the Premier League tonight and it was not Chelsea who were well beaten 2-0 by Leicester City and the Blues sit uncomfortably in eight position.

Mainz coach confirms striker is set to make Crystal Palace loan switch
Crystal Palace are set to sign Mainz striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta on an 18-month loan.

Peterborough 2 Charlton Athletic 1 – Posh punish defensive mistake – and a slip – as Addicks suffer a setback
Charlton paid a high price for two mistakes as they lost 2-1 at Peterborough United tonight.

We didn’t move fast enough as a club – Charlton boss Lee Bowyer frustrated after Addicks fail to sign player in time for Peterborough clash
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has expressed his frustration after the club were unable to get a new signing over the line in time for Tuesday’s defeat at Peterborough United.

Charlton Athletic have multiple bids for Exeter City’s Joel Randall turned down
Charlton have had two bids for Exeter City’s Joel Randall turned down, Lee Bowyer has revealed.

Portsmouth 4 AFC Wimbledon 0 – Dons dismantled on the South Coast
AFC Wimbledon’s dismal run of form continued with a comprehensive 4-0 loss at Portsmouth.

Peterborough United v Charlton team line-ups: Addicks make four changes with Bogle, Pearce, Pratley and Smyth all starting
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has made four changes for this evening’s League One fixture at Peterborough United.
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