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Monday, September 27, 2010
So many see the world in black and white, true and false, right and wrong. Maybe it is time to start thinking in shades of gray.
A very long time ago, out of college and working an utterly lousy job in New York City, I decided that it was time to pack my bags and head out. Tired of working for barely enough wages to pay a New York rent and the bills with nothing at all left over with which to enjoy the city, frustrated by the Reagan "Me Years" and the constant talk of money, money, money swirling around me, fed up by all of my wealthy classmates who could afford the interesting jobs that paid exactly zero dollars for the privilege of working at this gallery or that museum while those of us without the support of our parents had to settle for the less than interesting or simply low-paying jobs, angry by all of the social injustice I saw, and maybe even upset with myself for the string of bad career choices I had made, I knew that I had to find a new life. So I gave my month warning, quit my job, ripped up my rental contract, gave away as much of my furniture as I could, wrapped up bags of old clothing and dumped them on the sidewalk for whoever wanted to take them away, packed two suitcases, emptied my meager bank account and left. Ah, Paris awaited on the other side of the ocean, only the first leg of what has turned out to be a very long journey.
To many of my friends this appeared to be the ultimate in cool bohemian adventure, able to pick up and move on a whim, choose a new city, a new country, slip into a new life with ease and pleasure at will. Others, not so much. One conversation struck me so forcibly that it still lingers in my mind today: I remember a friend, upon learning that I was quitting my job in a New York art gallery, packing up my bags and leaving for Paris, declaring with a sigh "Ah, I wish I could leave everything behind and move to Paris…." and felt his thoughts "if only I didn't have a serious job, a real job, responsibility and obligations" hanging in the air between us like some unspoken rebuke. The world as he saw it, in black and white.
A few years later, my young husband decided to change professions, leave behind one that was unsatisfying, unrewarding and often mind bogglingly crazy for another that he found more exciting and better suited to his character and to his dreams. One day, he came home from a dentist appointment and related how he had casually explained to the dentist that he was leaving his profession to start another and how the dentist actually turned on him, furiously screaming that it was impossible and irresponsible to change professions like that! My husband was stunned by the dentist's absolute outrage! It was as if our ability to turn our back on society's expectations of us and to grab at our dreams was a personal affront to him! That wistful voice from my past, my friend's statement on the eve of my first trip to Paris, came back to join this other, angrier voice in a chorus of disapproval, of judgment! And we were found guilty! But guilty of what?
Both my husband and I have changed professions, jobs, homes, cities many times. Cool Bohemian adventure or irresponsible whim? Black or white or something in between? We often discuss the ways of life and what role we have to play in the scheme of things, our responsibility as adults, parents, citizens. Do we follow one path, choose a career, create a cozy, secure home, have children, never say die until the end of our days? We are surrounded by so many who think so, we live in a society, a culture that sets strict rules of behavior and expectations, yet there has always been something stronger at play from my first voyage to France and JP's long ago choice to spend two years in Morocco in lieu of performing the traditional military service to our moves from country to country, city to city. People often ask me to tell them how I ended up in Paris, how I met my husband, and this is the rather simple story.
Maybe we have simply both been bitten by the same strain of wanderlust? But when the urge to move and change kicks in, maybe it is less out of a sense of adventure as it is a need. We seem, both of us, to be on a continuous search for ourselves, for a life that suits, a society that fulfills our wants and soothes our hunger for a better life. Maybe there is nothing wrong with defying expectations and bending the rules, refusing to buy the whole Black is Black ideology. Our sons have often vilified us, accusing us of "not being like the other parents!" Acquaintances often try and amuse us with understanding smiles, interested curiosity in this wanton life we have chosen, all the while treating us as children who know no better. But life is too short for misery or discontent. And life is too short to not go after one's dreams. Why the heck not? Maybe rules are meant to be broken, or at least bent. Are we the Black Sheep of this otherwise White Society of people who surround us? Strangely enough, once I got involved with the fascinating world of food, first as a culinary tour guide and interpreter, now as a food blogger and writer, I see that we are not alone. The world is filled with people who choose to live their passions even if it is risky, people who change and evolve not with what is happening outside but responding to what is happening inside. I sound like a preacher, like I'm declaring only what is so obvious to so many, but life is full of so many interesting possibilities and, as they say, life is too short to stick to just one thing, to live by somebody else's rules.
For now, we are content. I am undertaking what I hope will be an entirely new career, absolutely committed to having fun while pursuing a passion. We pat ourselves on the back and suppress a grin as we watch our sons embark on their voyage into adulthood in the most unlikely, unexpected ways, following their passions rather than following the crowd. All four of us have learned that life is not merely black and white, rather it is full of a rainbow of bright, intriguing colors.
The September 2010 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Mandy of What the Fruitcake?! Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking. In real life I am as colorful as the rainbow yet I dress the world around me in black and white. And what goes better with vanilla than chocolate? Perfect, buttery sugar cookies frosted in pure white decorated with a luscious Rorschach of chocolate squiggles. Kind of like what it looks like inside of my head.
½ cup + 6 Tbs (200 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200 g) sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups + 3 Tbs (400 g) flour
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Do not overbeat; incorporating too much air into the batter may lead to the dough spreading in the oven thus losing their shape.
Beat in the egg until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually sift the flour onto the butter/sugar mixture, beating it in on low speed. If you add it all at once it may fly out all over the counter. Scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly just until you have a smooth ball of dough.
Divide the dough into two or three even pieces. Gently sandwich each ball of dough between baking sheets of parchment paper until it is about 1/5- to 1/8-inch thick. Slide the parchment onto baking trays and refrigerate the sheets of dough for about 30 minutes.
Once chilled, peel off the top layer of parchment and use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes of dough, carefully transferring the shapes to a baking or cookie sheet. Reroll dough scraps, roll out again and cut, using up all of the dough. Chill the trays of shapes for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake the cookies for 8 – 15 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the cookies, until golden around the edges. If your oven bakes unevenly (as does mine) rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time. Remove from the oven, gently slide or lift off the baked cookies onto cooling racks and allow to cool completely before frosting.
The quantities given for both the white and the chocolate icings are good to frost all of the cookies. Feel free to cut either or both recipes in half.
3 cups (375 g) Powdered/Icing/Confectioner's Sugar, or more as needed
2 large fresh egg whites
2 tsps lemon juice
1 tsp either vanilla or almond extract, optional
Whisk the egg whites with the lemon juice just until foamy. Sift the powdered sugar over the egg whites and beat on low speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in the flavoring if using. Add more sugar if the frosting is too thin and runs. It should be spreadable.
2 cups (125 g) Powdered/Icing/Confectioner's Sugar, or more as needed
1/6 to ¼ cup (40 - 60 ml) boiling water
1 oz (30 g) unsweetened or very bittersweet chocolate (I used Lindt's Dessert 99%)
Gradually add enough of the boiling water to the powdered sugar, stirring, until the mixture is thick but smooth and speradable. Chop up the chocolate and add it to the icing and stir (over very low heat if needed) until the chocolate is melted and the icing is smooth.
48 comments:
- Sarah said...
Marvelous take on sugar cookies, so sophiscated!
- September 27, 2010 at 7:12 AM
- LoveFeast Table said...
Ahhhh! To our sister across the pond...We knew we were kindred spirits!! Truly, life is a feast to explore, savor, & quite possibly devour!! Love your passion, love your words, love your view of life! ~Chris Ann & Kristin
- September 27, 2010 at 7:14 AM
- Jennifurla said...
- September 27, 2010 at 7:16 AM
- Tracy said...
Beautiful post, and cookies too! Great job on the challenge!
- September 27, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Cecilia said...
Love your cookies! It is so creative to use chocolate instead of royal icing. I must confess I don't love royal icing, will definitely try chocolate next time I decorate sugar cookies.
- September 27, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- SMITH BITES said...
Beautifully done - both cookies and the post. Chase the dream, always the dream and never the paycheck.
- September 27, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Happy Cook said...
I am in love with you decorated cookies, they looks so so beautiful.
- September 27, 2010 at 7:36 AM
- Aparna said...
HOw can life be black or white only? The shades of grey make life interesting.
The difference lies in what decisions we make and then learning to live with the consequences, good or bad. Life has to be about adventure too, not just duties and responsibilities.
Go out there, Jamie and keep living life like you've been doing so far. And Good Luck too. :)
Your cookies, though "black and white", are beautiful.
- September 27, 2010 at 8:01 AM
- Jeanne said...
Thanks for sharing your journey. It's encouraging for me to read your story, since I'm currently trying to discover what my next "career" will be. Your cookies are so beautifully decorated!
- September 27, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
An awesome story! Your cookies are very pretty and I love your idea! They turned out perfect, congrats.
- September 27, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Susan/Wild Yeast said...
A toast to shades of gray, and to black and white cookies too. A lovely post, Jamie!
- September 27, 2010 at 9:05 AM
- lara dunston said...
Fantastic story! Love the connection between travel and food! Loving your blog!
Do check out our food blogging contest - I think you'll like it - just 5 days left to enter though! All you need to do is post (to your own site) on a quintessential dish of a place.
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- September 27, 2010 at 9:07 AM
- Heavenly Housewife said...
Oh my goodness, aren't these just gorgeous! Like little works of art!
*kisses* HH
- September 27, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- My Man's Belly said...
Having changed careers a couple of times myself I can totally relate to your story. People who question this can never fully appreciate the intricacies of life.
These black & white cookies look divine! I spent a few days last week, in NYC, eating black & white's for breakfast every morning (can't get a good one in LA). I think yours would make the perfect breakfast treat.
Congrats on raising your boys to be open to new opportunities and not just following the herd.
- September 27, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Deeba PAB said...
Black & White is my fave combination Jamie, and yours are great! Chocolate looks ever so GOOD! Must must try these soon ... Was waiting to read your DB post! xo
- September 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Ann said...
I'm intrigued by how you manage to write so eloquently and perceptively to form a backdrop to your recipes. A beautiful post, some of us fear the black and white lines and so refuse to step out of our comfort zones, even if comfort is an ironic way of describing our stoic, daily lives. More power to you!
- September 27, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Juls @ Juls' Kitchen said...
life is not merely black and white, rather it is full of a rainbow of bright, intriguing colors.
today's post on my blog is the proof! :P
- September 27, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- natalia said...
How wonderful ! They look really so elegant and special !
- September 27, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- elra said...
Absolutely love the theme color your chose for this challenge. Exquisite I must say !
- September 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- tasteofbeirut said...
I am not surprised that your husband's dentist was mad; he probably had some suppressed anger because he felt frustrated for being in such a structured and stifling life. Jealousy, that is my take on it.
I admire you both for doing whatever your passion dictates, and that despite your kids not liking it sometimes.
Great idea for the cookies; did not know about this Lindt chocolate, have never seen it.
- September 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Julia Parsons said...
Wow, these are incredible; so artistic x
- September 27, 2010 at 12:18 PM
- Reeni said...
I love hearing of your adventures Jamie! I wish you luck in your new endeavors! Your cookies are so perfect - and how you decorated them to match your words - you're so clever.
- September 27, 2010 at 12:49 PM
- Asha @ FSK said...
What a beautiful post! I don't have words to say how much I loved it and how much I admire you for doing what you did and moving to Paris. I still can't find the courage to do it!!
- September 27, 2010 at 1:09 PM
- browniegirl said...
Jamie such an elegant eloquent post accompanied by the most elegant of little cookies. Love them! Love you! Thank you for sharing....as you always do. So love coming here and reading...xx
- September 27, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- Sara @ OneTribeGouremt said...
Elegant & Beautiful cookies!!! :)
- September 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM
- Cake Duchess said...
Love this story Jamie. Why be like all the rest? What is "normal"? Love the cookies.They are almost too beautiful to eat (almost!). And am particularly drawn to the pretty palm tree one!;0) besos!
- September 27, 2010 at 6:54 PM
- Dina said...
you made beautiful cookies!
- September 27, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- faithy, the baker said...
black & white cookies definitely stands out! I love the contrast!
- September 27, 2010 at 9:30 PM
- shaz said...
Fabulous post Jamie. So many choices are open to those who are brave enough to grab the opportunity with both hands. You are one of the brave, and perhaps the friends who rebuked, and tut-tutted, perhaps they wish they had had your confidence? Whatever the case, I enjoyed your story and the beautiful cookies. Bravo.
- September 27, 2010 at 10:34 PM
- Cherine said...
A great post, loved reading it!!
The cookies are gorgeous!!
- September 28, 2010 at 1:22 AM
- Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite said...
Gorgeous Jamie - très français if I do say myself! They elevate the sugar cookie to new heights of elegance! I was just happy to have *something* to post. That darned icing was a pain with my hand but I think I caught the bug - now I *really* want to learn how to decorate cookies properly!!!
- September 28, 2010 at 4:00 AM
- Chef Chuck said...
Up and Down ~ Black And White!
The patterns are beauitful, not to say the cookies must taste the same!
- September 28, 2010 at 5:12 AM
- Barbara Bakes said...
I think it takes more courage than most people have to just pick up and leave their comfort zone. I know people who are amazed that I'll travel to another country where I don't speak the language.
Love the cookies, such a fun idea. I don't think I've seen chocolate royal icing before.
- September 28, 2010 at 6:04 AM
- Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella said...
Jamie, I knew you'd do some brilliant cookies! I used to see things in black and white but now my world is pleasantly shaded in tones of grey :)
- September 28, 2010 at 6:46 AM
- Sophie said...
Hello dear Jamie!
Your cookies look nearly to beautiful to savour!!
Waw!! Very delectable!
Kisses from Brussels to you!
- September 28, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- Sarah, Maison Cupcake said...
Mmm they look scrummy. I can't believe the dentist's reaction? Maybe he was a bit bitter and twisted about spending his life looking in people's mouths instead of their souls?!
- September 28, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- Eliana said...
These cookies are so gorgeous! You are incredibly talented.
- September 28, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- The Betz Family said...
Wow, who knew that kind of story could accompany a simple sugar cookie! You did a great job! I love the sophisticated black and white, but the palm tree was cute too. Nice job on the challenge!
- September 28, 2010 at 9:15 PM
- Sasa said...
Rorschach cookies! This story comes at JUST the right time for me - I've lived in 29 houses/flats in 6 different countries (I'm 29) and sometimes I worry that I'm frittering my life away by not walking a straight path but it's so heartening to read your story and see that you've landed on your feet despite being a wanderer.
- September 29, 2010 at 7:36 AM
- lisaiscooking said...
Clearly your choices have brought about a fantastic life! Making changes and learning new things is what it's all about.
Love the black and white swirls, and I want the palm tree cookie. So cute!
- September 29, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- UrMomCooks said...
Tres chic... Thinking engagement party goodies!!! Lovely post, lovely sentiment!
- September 29, 2010 at 4:17 PM
- Lisa said...
I'm sure many have said this, but this conjures up a fun and sophisticated NY black and white cookie. They look amazing - perfect swirlies!
That said, you and your hubby took chances and you live life to the fullest in lieu of playing it safe to according society's 'norm'. I think the world would be a happier place if more people took chances, but then again..I'm guilty of playing it safe..lol
Beautiful cookies and fantastic, thought provoking write up! BTW..now that the weather is cooling down, I'm definitely getting back to mac soon! *hugs*
- September 30, 2010 at 12:43 AM
- Ellen said...
Beautiful post and close to my heart because I think my fiance (!!) and I are about to have to make some big decisions like you and your husband have. It's exciting and scary all at once.
That said, your cookies are gorgeous! (I still haven't perfected royal icing, although, I own all the gadgets to do it...)
And, thank you so much for your sweet words of congratulations on my engagement. I'm still giddy, and I'm hoping for just as many happy years as you have had :)
- September 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Pat Sloan said...
what a fabulous post ... this is really making me think... thank you so much for sharing...
- September 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM
- Sue said...
Jamie, There's nothing wrong with pursuing your dreams. You can still be a responsible parent why doing so:) I think when people chastise you for your decisions it's because they are envious! Go for it!
Love the cookies too! :)
- October 1, 2010 at 11:11 PM
- Lora said...
Beautiful post Jamie. I understand very well pursuing ones passion. Gorgeous cookies!
- October 2, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- Heather Davis said...
Great post Jamie! Your story sounds so captivating. It's great that you have followed your passions. We only get one go at it right? I think other people are really afraid to follow theirs and that's what makes them so judgemental. Just reading this has reminded me why I need to keep going with the things that are important to me and not just others. Thanks!
- October 11, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- asiangrrl said...
Any time you challenge the status quo, Jamie, you will be met with a myriad of reactions ranging from envy to anger to disapproval. For people who base their worth on following the rules (spoken or implicit), anyone who disregards these rules is a threat to their very core.
Wow. You touched a nerve with this entry. Wonderful cookies.
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In the case of government employers, the law is a bit murkier, says Dayanim. An enterprising lawyer could argue that such a search is a constitutional violation, threatening someone's First and Fourth Amendment rights to free speech and freedom from unreasonable searches, respectively.Though an employer workaround might be to automate the review so that it's a narrow search; if the Maryland Department of Corrections had an automated tool that went through applicants' pages looking only for evidence of gang activity, the courts might find that that's not an unreasonable search, says Dayanim.
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The Minnesota high school student, at least, has a strong and relatively clear case. If there was no immediate threat posed by the sexy conversation she allegedly conducted with another student, school officials should have sought a warrant to get access to her Facebook account, or at least gotten permission from her parents.
The student athletes, on the other hand, who are forced to friend their coaches probably don't have much of a legal argument to make. "They get a benefit: free tuition," says Dayanim. "In exchange, they have to agree to this monitoring by a coach. If they agreed to that with the school in advance, that's a legally sound practice."


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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University wrestling junior Nathan Pennesi had his 2012-13 season come to a close on Friday evening at the NCAA Championships being held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
"Coming into this tournament, we knew it was going to be a very tall task for Nathan after he missed the last five weeks due to a broken left third metacarpal," said coach Craig Turnbull. "He got himself as ready as he could, but he wasn't as sharp as his competitors were. Without those five weeks of training, he was really swimming upstream."
In his first match of the tournament, Pennesi (141) took on Hofstra's Luke Vaith and was defeated, 8-3. After a first period that saw little action, Vaith converted on four takedowns in the final two periods to deal Pennesi the defeat.
The loss dropped Pennesi into a consolation pigtail contest against Army's Connor Hanafee, who had lost to Northern Iowa's Joey Lazor earlier in the day.
In his first consolation match against Hanafee, Pennesi trailed, 2-1, at the conclusion of the first period. Near the end of the second period, Pennesi scored two points on a takedown and got Hanafee to his back to notch an additional two points via near fall. With the match score set at 5-2, Hanafee began the third period in down position and earned the escape point, but it was too little, too late, as Pennesi fended him off to close out the contest. The 5-3 victory was Pennesi's first career win at the NCAA Championships.
In his second consolation match, Pennesi was pitted against Drexel's Frank Cimato. Following a high-paced, scoreless first period, Cimato opened the match's scoring, as he earned an escape point after starting from down position. After two stalling calls were assessed to Pennesi, Cimato's converted on a takedown attempt to stretch his lead to 4-0 heading into the third period. The four-point lead would be all Cimato would need, as he tacked on one more takedown and the riding time point to close out Pennesi's season with a 7-1 victory.
"We are very proud of the season that Nathan put together," Turnbull said. "He tried to attack his matches the best he could, but his timing wasn't quite there. At some point, he will be able to reframe this season and realize that he put together an outstanding body of work, but at the moment, he isn't able to do that.
"He will return next season knowing that he is able to wrestle at a very high level and that he has a shot to accomplish all of his goals."
Pennesi, who was wrestling at the NCAA Championships for the third time in his career, finishes the season as the Mountaineers' leader in victories, with 22.
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Chelsea are more hopeful than ever that they can lure Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge to become their permanent manager again next season.
Rafael Benitez is adamant Chelsea's slump in form is not because the players have an attitude problem.
Tom Rogic and Rami Gershon have had their dream of playing against Juventus in the Champions League shattered. The two January signings have not been included in the 25-man squad registered by Celtic with UEFA for the knockout rounds of the competition.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has criticised the timing of this week's international friendlies as he grows increasingly anxious over the health of his squad ahead of their Champions League last-16 first-leg showdown with Juventus in eight days' time.
Jermaine Jenas refused to blame the QPR penalty taker whose miss cost the side a vital two points in their bid to escape the drop.
Clint Hill reckons he has 'been written off more times than a car crash' - but the QPR centre half is determined to confound his critics all the way to a new contract.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart claimed the point against Liverpool was a good result for the Blues given they had to rely on a Sergio Aguero stunner to earn the draw.
Oldham had 25 applications for the manager's job within two hours of Paul Dickov's departure after the defeat at Walsall.
Brendan Rodgers backed his Liverpool players after they refused to put the ball out of play in the build-up to the equaliser in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool's dominant performance against Manchester City proves they are capable of launching a push for a Champions League spot.
Mighty Moussa Sissoko has revealed that St James' Park can be his "field of dreams" after sinking European champions Chelsea on a home debut that few Newcastle United fans will ever forget.
Alan Pardew says that Demba Ba got a taste of exactly what he's missing on his return to St James'.
Alan Pardew described Newcastle United's 3-2 win over Chelsea as his "best ever" as manager.
The agent of former Newcastle United player Paul Gascoigne has spoken out about his fears for the footballer's health following reports he has started drinking again.
Craig Gardner believes Danny Graham will easily be able to separate being a Newcastle United fan and a Sunderland player.
Martin O'Neill will consider a new role for Steven Fletcher after Danny Graham's arrival.
Rickie Lambert is vowing to prove to Roy Hodgson he is good enough for a place in the England squad.
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that Saints are good enough to stay in the Premier League this season.
Rickie Lambert admits reaching 100 goals for Saints will hold great significance for him - but he will only reflect on the milestone properly when he retires.
Morgan Schneiderlin has no doubts that Saints will avoid relegation with the way they are playing.
Steven Reid has claimed West Bromwich Albion players would support the club's stance on Peter Odemwingie - and hinted that the Nigeria international would have some making up to do in the dressing room.
Aston Villa's Yacouba Sylla earned praise from Paul Lambert for his brief substitute cameo against Everton after experiencing his first Premier League action in difficult circumstances.
"I'm sick of talking about it." That was Paul Lambert's blunt response after yet another concession from a corner denied Aston Villa a desperately-needed victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
Paul Lambert has saluted Christian Benteke for setting "really, really high standards" as Aston Villa look to the scoring sensation to be their Premier League saviour.
Lee Clark believes the dark cloud that has been hanging over Birmingham City could be moving away at last.
West Brom favourite Goran Popov faces a hefty club fine after boss Steve Clarke admitted he was "disgusted" by the spitting that saw the defender sent off.
Boss Steve Clarke has revealed West Brom could raid the 'free agent' transfer market as he sweated on the fitness of Youssouf Mulumbu.
Chief executive David McNally has rubbished reports Norwich City tried to sign convicted rapist Ilombe Mboyo during the January transfer window.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce insists England would not have to employ ugly long-ball tactics if national team boss Roy Hodgson opted to recall Andy Carroll.
Alex Pearce has told Reading's relegation rivals to beware of their late-season run.
Reading manager Brian McDermott praised match-winner Jimmy Kebe 'phenomenal' aerial prowess after he scored twice to down Sunderland.
Michu insists he has not been affected by missing out on a place in Spain's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Uruguay.
Angel Rangel reckons Swansea City were the better side on Saturday - but that this time West Ham's long-ball tactics prevailed.
Asmir Begovic has pledged his immediate future to Stoke City after dodging any talk of him leaving in the summer.
Dougie Freedman is not entertaining the thought that Wanderers could slide into a relegation battle in the Championship.
Kevin Davies believes Wanderers' league position should be a wake-up call for the club.
Centurion Jordan Rhodes insists Blackburn Rovers have to keep their focus after his double boosted hopes of a late play-off challenge.
Martin Paterson has admitted that he needs to start finding the net more regularly again - but knows he faces a near impossible task to displace Charlie Austin in the Burnley team.
Tony Mowbray retains "total faith" in his Middlesbrough squad, despite suffering a fourth successive Championship defeat at the weekend.
Kieron Dyer admits Middlesbrough let themselves down on Saturday. The former Ipswich and England winger endured a tough debut for his latest club, who were thumped 4-0.
Neil Warnock admitted that Leeds United had reached a crucial stage of the season after a dominant display against Cardiff City ended in a frustrating 1-0 defeat.
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