Terrier Clarke out for 10 weeks Huddersfield Town defender Nathan Clarke will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.The 26-year-old suffered ligament damage in Saturday's friendly defeat at Barnsley and is expected to be out for around 10 weeks.
Oxford sign Franks in loan deal Huddersfield defender Leigh Franks has joined Oxford United on a six-month loan deal following a trial spell.The 19-year-old centre-back has one year left on his contract with the Terriers and has been playing for the U's in pre-season.
Clarke extends Terriers contract Huddersfield Town utility player Tom Clarke has signed a contract extension, keeping the 22-year-old at the club until the summer of 2012.Clarke is out of action until at least Christmas as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
Colchester U.Us boss patient on striker hunt Colchester United manager John Ward will not be pressured into finding a quick replacement for Clive Platt.The striker, 32, joined Coventry on Wednesday and York's Richard Brodie has been linked with the U's.
Exeter CityExeter City 2-2 Torquay United Exeter City fought back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Torquay in their behind-closed-doors friendly at St James Park on Tuesday.The Gulls had taken a clear first-half lead after goals from Eunan O'Kane and Elliot Benyon.
BournemouthCherries On TV A Cherries match has been selected for live TV coverage by Sky Sports.