Snippets - Gorkss "Dispute"...Di Carmine Transfer...Cook on Fulham...Ben-Sahar Loan...Dichio Voting...Rehman Anti-Racism Efforts

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Blackpool Gazette QPR Gorkss row
"There appears to be no movement yet on Blackpool's complaint about an alleged illegal approach for defender Kaspars Gorkss by Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers.
"The matter is still on-going," said a spokesman for the Football League, who are dealing with the complaint.
Blackpool Gazette


The Sun - Hoops set up Di Carmine deal
QPR boss iain Dowie looks set to sign highly-rated Fiorentina striker, Samuel Di Carmine, on a season-long loan-deal this week.
The 19-year-old’s agent, Moreno Roggi, said: “There is strong interest for QPR and the player is happy about that.” The Sun
[See also Monday's Fiorentina's Di Carmine Happy to QPR Transfer"


Lee Cook on his Icons Diary: He talks only about Fulham and his injury. If he's switching clubs (QPR or other), there's no hint of it on his site. - Cook/Icons


Ben Sahar: Ex-QPR Loan, Ben Sahar supposedly set for season-long Portsmouth loan - SkySports.


MLS All-Stars: Ex-QPR Danny Dichio still in the running, with one more week of voting to go! MLS


Zesh Rehman's Anti-Racist Efforts: PFA Give Me Football - Football stars urge grassroots involvement in London 'One Game' evening
Footballers Jamie Lawrence and Zesh Rehman joined Kick It Out, football's anti racism and inclusion campaign, at Soho Square this week to debate a range of topical issues within grassroots football.
Coaching, refereeing, club development, funding and increasing participation of minority communities, were all on the agenda.
The event, at the FA headquarters, was chaired by Kick It Out Director, Piara Powar and showcased an expert panel of guests who not only drew on their own experiences from the grassroots game, but offered guidance and advice for aspiring footballers on how to make the progression into the professional game.
Jamie, who made his name as a flying winger with Leicester City and Bradford City in the late 90s, is no stranger to adversity.
He spent time in jail before being spotted by Sunderland shortly after his release. "The grassroots arena is a fantastic breeding ground for the next generation of footballers," said Lawrence, who now runs his own football academy.
"However, those involved do get disheartened when important issues aren't addressed or challenged. This event was a perfect opportunity for these groups to speak up about any aspect of the game they feel needs highlighting."
Zesh became the first ever British-born Asian player to play in the Premier League, making his Fulham debut at Anfield in 2004.
He now plays for neighbours QPR, but rose through the schoolboy ranks at Craven Cottage. "Football is the perfect opportunity to bridge social and cultural gaps.
"I'm only too aware of the hurdles that can be faced by footballers further down the ladder than myself. I'm keen to use my own experiences and status to offer advice and information to those at the lower end of football spectrum who might need it."
The evening also featured one-to-one sessions, advice on encouraging local involvement and addressing needs through sport. The event was held in conjunction with Essex, London and Middlesex County FAs.
*For further detail about the London 'One Game' initiative, or any other aspect of the campaign, please contact Danny Lynch on 020 7684 4884 or danny@kickitout.org PFA