FOOTBALL: WEST BROMWICH SIGN CAMPBELL FROM EVERTON ON FREE TRANSFER
Independent, The (London), Jan 11, 2005
l The West Bromwich Albion manager, Bryan Robson, yesterday completed the free-transfer signing of Everton striker Kevin Campbell on an 18-month contract. Campbell could be in the line-up for Sunday's Premiership game at Fulham, as could Matias Almeyda. The former Argentina international midfielder is set to finally arrive at The Hawthorns in another free transfer move from Serie A side Brescia. Robson is also being linked with a move for the out-of- favour Juventus right-back Nicola Legrottaglie. Robson has dismissed reports linking Rob Hulse with a possible move to the Championship promotion contenders Sheffield United.
l Preston North End have agreed personal terms with Bury's David Nugent and will complete the six-figure signing today, pending a medical.
l An Athens prosecutor has been appointed to investigate the riots that led to the postponement of Sunday's match between Panionios and Olymp- iakos. The trouble began an hour before kick-off as 2,500 Olympiakos fans, most without tickets, attempted to enter the ground. Olympiakos had been given only 322 tickets but about 1,000 visiting fans got into the ground and began fighting with Panionios fans and the police.
l Bayern Munich have confirmed that Newcastle United are in talks with Samuel Kuffour's agent. The 28-year-old Ghana defender is out of contract at the end of the season and the German side are waiting for the Magpies to make a bid.
l Tamworth are to hold a fund-raising game at The Lamb on Sunday 27 February to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster. The match will feature players from Conference North and South teams.
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