We love a good training ground bust-up. They only get reported every so often but when they do they are always a good source of drama. File this firmly under 'reported' but according to the Telegraph, Chelsea's Diego Costa and Oscar had to separated by "stunned" (aren't they always) team-mates in training on Thursday after a poorly-timed tackle by the latter.

A source told Telegraph Sport:, external “Oscar’s challenge was outrageous, it was straight into the knee of Costa and could have done him some real damage. That sparked a brawl between them and the other players had to stop it.”

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Current Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is clearly in no mood to take advice from his predecessors. He has hit back at Neil Warnock after the former Eagles manager said he thought Charlie Austin would be a good fit at Selhurst Park.

"Neil Warnock was the manager here and he didn't do very well so I am not really interested in his opinion," said Pardew. "Charlie Austin is of no interest to us."

That clears that up. 

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Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth has told his players not to worry about the result against Premier League team Aston Villa in the FA Cup but the performance. 

"I've said to them enjoy yourselves with the total knowledge that my boys aren't going to make this a circus week and mess about," he said.

"What a challenge. What an opportunity against top players in the country and in Europe. I've told them not to be concerned about the result, worry about the performance. 

"On our day we are a match. We played Fulham earlier in the season who aren't a million miles away from Villa and we gave them a real good game. 

"It happens - this fairy tale, this moment of magic the FA Cup springs up and there hasn't really been one yet. There is that glint of light in me that thinks we could be the one this round."

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You may have seen today that Adnan Januzaj's loan spell at Borussia Dortmund has been cut short. United decided to recall the 20-year-old Belgium international forward from Germany after he started just three games.

Here is Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc telling Kicker what he thinks of the situation: "The loan wasn't a good deal for both sides all in all."

Yep. That just about covers it.

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Anyone got a spare £50k lying about that they fancy gambling on a French striker?

Bristol City do. 

The Championship side are closing in on the signing of Arnold Garita, a player that manager Steve Cotterill has described as a "punt".

Garita, 20, plays for Chateauroux in France's third tier and was at Ashton Gate on trial in November.

"Arnie is a £50,000 punt that will play in our under-21s," Cotterill told BBC Radio Bristol.

"We don't have anyone who is as physically strong as he is. He's raw, big, strong, tough and hungry."

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has insisted did not intended to sound critical of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's methods, but had simply voiced an opinion when asked a question. 

Allardyce had suggested that Klopp's style of football was the reason for the current injury crisis at Anfield, something the German rejects.

"I think the headline has upset him in the nationals," said Allardyce. "I got asked a question by a friend of mine, Alan Brazil, on talkSPORT, 'What do you think the injuries are down to?', and I gave an opinion. I answered it and never expected it to bring the headlines it's brought. 

"But if Jurgen is listening, I didn't mean to upset you or criticise your club in any way, I was just giving what I could see as as maybe one of the reasons why we get injuries.

"I was just trying to say that he hasn't experience this level of football before and maybe that might be one of the causes." 

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QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has taken to Twitter to defend the way the club is being run...

Looks like Sunderland are going to be busy in the January window. Apparently, they have already been told that West Ham striker Andy Carroll is not available. And Sam Allardyce has confirmed that a move for 26-year-old Lorient centre-back Lamine Kone has fallen through after talks broke down.

However, according to the Sunderland Echo,, external Bayern Munich defender Jan Kirchhoff has rejected offers from three Bundesliga sides to move to the Stadium of Light for £750,000.

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Watch as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp responds to Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce's criticism that a recent spate of injuries to his players were down to his methods.

Oooh, miaow. 

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Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth was in bullish mood today ahead of his team's FA Cup Third Round tie against Premier League basement club Aston Villa. 

The visitors haven't won a league game since the opening day of the season back in August as they head to Wycombe from League Two.

 "They are fragile in the Premier League without a shadow of a doubt", said Ainsworth.

"They have been shy of wins and we're going to go for it as Wycombe Wanderers do. We start games well, we'll be giving it our all. There will be respect shown of course but I'm hoping we'll get a bit of respect."

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What's it like being a Paralympian in 2016?

Britain's Will Bayley won table tennis silver for Britain at the 2012 Paralympics in London and is targeting gold in Rio.

“I just want to be recognised as a world-class athlete not just as a person who has overcome a disability,” he told BBC Sport.

“I’m a good table tennis player and I want to be remembered as a good table tennis player.”

We're asking whether you think Paralympians get the credit they deserve. Tell us what you think using #bbcsportsday on Twitter.

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Police are investigating whether Sussex bowler Matthew Hobden was asleep on the roof of a building before falling to his death.

The 22-year-old was found dead at a private property in the Forres area of Scotland after celebrating the New Year with friends.

His cause of death remains unexplained and Police Scotland say there are no suspicious circumstances.

The Mirror claims, external Hobden and other guests were star-gazing on the roof.

Former Crystal Palace centre-back Peter Ramage has joined League One side Coventry City for the rest of the season following a trial.

The 34-year-old most recently played in the Indian Super League for Kerala Blasters, owned by cricket star Sachin Tendulkar.

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In an attempt to improve "team bonding", League Two strugglers Yeovil Town have invited fans to go and have a game of pool with the players. 

Wonder if manager Darren Way will let this young lad win a game?

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Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam Lawrence has signed for Bristol Rovers on a free transfer from Shrewsbury.

The 34-year-old has agreed a deal to the end of the season and Rovers boss Darrell Clarke described the signing as a "fantastic coup".

Alex Hales has done enough to keep his place in the England side, according to his county coach and national team selector Mick Newell. 

The 27-year-old Nottinghamshire opener scored 60 in the drawn second Test against South Africa.

"Alex is having to get stuck in and curb some of his natural instincts to score," Newell told BBC Radio Nottingham. "If he does grab this opportunity I think it will be great for him and good for England."

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Britain’s Hannah Russell says more needs to be done to ensure Paralympians get a bigger profile.

The swimmer, who became a world champion following 2012, where she made her Paralympic debut, says wheelchair tennis player Jordanne Whiley is a case in point.

"Look at what she achieves, all the titles and championships," says Russell, 19.

"Paralympic athletes achieve a lot more than able-bodied athletes and the recognition needs to improve."

We're asking whether you think Paralympians get the credit they deserve. Tell us what you think using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. 

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Check out DeAndre Yedlin's new 'do. Is this trendy, or did the barber go a bit awry with the razor?

Spare a thought for Sir Matt. It seems his first Olympic medal has taken a bit of a battering.