Loanee defender Darren O’Dea has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Norway in Dublin on Wednesday. The Celtic man was named in the preliminary squad but Town were in talks with the FAI regarding his inclusion in the final party.
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Joey Barton was removed as the manager of League One club Bristol Rovers on Thursday. The club is the fifth league one side to change manager this season. Earlier, Fleetwood Town, Charlton Athletic, Lincoln City and Cheltenham Town named new managers. In a statement released by the club, Bristol Rovers said it has appointed Andy Mangan as the interim manager.