CARDIFF FIRST UP FOR HAMMERS

West Ham United’s first game back in the Championship will be at Upton Park against Cardiff City.

FORDE RELISHING HIS OPPORTUNITY

Millwall goalkeeper David Forde is relishing his opportunity to start in goal for Ireland for the first time in tonight’s friendly against Italy in Liege.

FA TO INVESTIGATE HAWTHORNS HASSLE

The FA is to investigate after a smoke bomb was thrown from the crowd in Sunday’s Premier League Black Country derby.

DERBYSHIRE DOUBLE HELPS BLUES MAUL...

Birmingham City were comfortable 4-1 winners over Millwall in Saturday’s FA Cup third round encounter.

HENRY JOINS MILLWALL FOR KEEPS

Reading midfielder James Henry has completed an undisclosed switch to Championship new-boys Millwall.