Hughton Plays Down Beckford Deal

Last updated : 02 February 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Chris Hughton: “What people forget is that Leon is a young player. He’s got the hunger to succeed and this is a fantastic opportunity for him.”

Leon Best: “It’s all to play for and we’ve got 19 games left to finish off this job.

“What we’ve got is a big squad and we’ve got massive players throughout.

“It will be a pleasure to play with them and I will be learning and raising my game.

“Chris Hughton has done a fantastic job.

“I am just delighted that he would like to have me in his team. I hope to go straight into the squad for Cardiff.

“Now it is a case of training with the team and seeing what the plans are.”

CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES:-

Wednesday 03rd February 2010  
 
Blackpool  v  West Brom 19.45
 
Friday 05th February 2010  
 
Newcastle  v  Cardiff City 19.45
 
Saturday 06th February 2010  
 
Barnsley  v  Watford 15.00
Blackpool  v  Leicester 15.00
Bristol City  v  Coventry 15.00
Doncaster  v  Reading 17.20
Ipswich  v  Middlesbrough 15.00
Nottm Forest  v  Sheff Weds 15.00
Peterborough  v  QPR 15.00
Plymouth  v  West Brom 15.00
Scunthorpe  v  C.Palace 15.00
Sheff Utd  v  Derby 15.00
Swansea City  v  Preston NE 13.00