If you went down to the woods today you're in for a big surprise...

...well not really.

Dave's Kit's (going to be) on once again

Strachan makes his first signing as Boro boss; Who has the least full ground in the division?; And Glenn Hoddle will be mighty happy with himself

Today's news from around THE Championship

Ex- Manchester United striker Daniel Nardiello has joined League Two Bury on loan. The Blackpool striker will be with The Shakers until 19th December 2009.

Crystal Palace striker Calvin Andrew looks set to end his injury nightmare with a return to first team action at Selhurst Park. The 22-year-old, who, in May, suffered Cruciate Ligament damage whilst on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion could be in the matchday squad for the Eagles next fixture at Coventry.

Fulham are the latest to be linked with Crystal Palace hotshot Victor Moses. The West London club join Middlesbrough, Spurs, and Wigan in being interested in the highly rated England under-19 international.

Palace boss Neil Warnock may send youngster Sean Scannell out on loan.

"It's something that I have been thinking about," admitted Warnock. "I would definitely consider it if we had more options."But at the moment I'm not sure that I can let him go. I'm worried that if we do, we'll need him and have to call him back."

Paul Green, Miles Addison, and Dean Leacock are well and truly back on the comeback trail after they came through Derby's 1-0 friendly defeat at ADO Den Haag. Paul Dickov came closest for the Rams, hitting the outside of the post.

Doncaster Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll has denied making a loan approach for Manchester United youngster Ritchie De Laet.

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Ipswich Town's highly sought after young striker Connor Wickham.

Carlos Edwards has become the latest player to put his international career on hold in favour of his club side Ipswich Town.

Cardiff City are looking to end Owen Garvan's nightmare under new boss Roy Keane at Portman Road.

After his impressive performances between the sticks, Leicester goalkeeper Chris Weale has nominated for October's Championship Player of the Month award.

West Brom are set to bid £2.5million for Leicester marksman Matty Fryatt.

Leicester's Max Gradel has extended his loan to Leeds until 2nd January 2010.

Shola Ameobi looks like he will return in a fortnight in Newcastle's clash with Swansea.

Kettering Town boss Mark Cooper has reportedly held talks with Peterborough in relation to the vacant manager's job.