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Lincoln City push through loan for Newport"s Jake Thomson on Twitter

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The first Twitter transfer Lincoln push through loan for Newport's Thomson in 140 characters

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Adam Shergold

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16:51 GMT, 2 January 2013

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UPDATED:

16:52 GMT, 2 January 2013

Trinidad and Tobago Jake Thomson signed for Lincoln City on a month-long loan today from Newport County – but it took a bit of Twitter wrangling to push the move through.

The Welsh side announced on their official account at 1pm this afternoon that the deal had been completed, only for fellow Conference club Lincoln to immediately shoot back and deny it.

The Imps Twitter account replied: 'Can you therefore get the paperwork signed and sent to us so the move can be completed'

Twitter transfer! Lincoln took offence at Newport's claims that a loan deal for Jake Thomson had been completed

Twitter transfer! Lincoln took offence at Newport's claims that a loan deal for Jake Thomson had been completed

They later snapped back at another Twitter user who had simply told them to pick up the phone to complete negotiations, writing: 'Surely the unprofessional approach is announcing a loan move that hasn't even happened yet'

23-year-old Thomson did complete his move later in the day and is eligible to make his Lincoln debut at Ebbsfleet United on Saturday.

Loan deal: Trinidad and Tobago international Thomson in action for Cheltenham Town

Loan deal: Trinidad and Tobago international Thomson in action for Cheltenham Town

He joined Newport from Forest Green Rovers and has so far made 16 appearances this season.

Capped twice by the Caribbean nation, he has previously played for Southampton, Bournemouth, Torquay, Cheltenham and Exeter City.

Usain Bolt and Jamaica win 4x100m gold at London 2012 Olympics

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Simply the best! Bolt & Co smash world record to take gold in 4x100m relay

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20:13 GMT, 11 August 2012

Jamaica won gold in the men's 4×100 metres relay in a world record time of 36.84 seconds.

The USA were second and Trinidad and Tobago won the bronze medal.

More to follow…

Doing the Mo-bot: Usain Bolt celebrates winning the Men's 4x100m Relay and his third gold medal

Doing the Mo-bot: Usain Bolt celebrates winning the Men's 4x100m Relay and his third gold medal

Record time: Bolt and Jamaica won the gold in world record time

Record time: Bolt and Jamaica won the gold in world record time

London 2012 Olympics: Kirani James wins 400m gold for Grenada

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King James rules on the track! Grenadian teen powers to 400m glory

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01:05 GMT, 7 August 2012

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Grenadian teenager Kirani James continued his remarkable rise on Monday when he stormed home powerfully to win 400 metres gold and his country's first ever Olympic medal.

James, 19, coasted to victory in a time of 43.94 seconds – the fastest in the world this year – half a second ahead of the Dominican Republic's Luguelin Santos and Lalonde Gordon of Trinidad and Tobago who took silver and bronze.

The gold was the latest in a glut of titles for the youngster nicknamed 'The Jaguar'.

Flying the flag: Grenada's Kirani James celebrates after winning the men's 400m

Flying the flag: Grenada's Kirani James celebrates after winning the men's 400m

He followed up the 2009 world youth title with the world junior title in 2010 and last year in Daegu became world champion in only his fourth professional appearance.

'It means a lot. I am so excited,' James said.

'It is probably crazy at home right now, there is probably a huge party in the streets. I don't think there is any words that can describe the celebration right now.'

James finished sixth in this year's world indoor championships and had raced sparingly this season, maintaining that his focus was always on the London Games.

Winning in style: James wins the 400m in style

Winning in style: James wins the 400m in style

He did not disappoint. His time inside the Olympic stadium was his first sub-44 mark and shaved four-tenths of a second off his personal best. It also made him the first non-American to go under 44 seconds.

'We have talked about this for the last two years, we have seen the big picture and he just delivered,” said James's coach Harvey Glance, a former Olympic sprint relay champion.

'We knew after the rounds he was in phenomenal shape. We knew he had a sub-44 in him.'

Left for dead: James wins by some distance

Left for dead: James wins by some distance

America's 400m world record Michael Johnson, who ran 43.18 in Sevilla in 1999, said James could be the man to break it.

'I am sure he will have a world record in his sights – my world record – and he could very well be the one to break it because he is a tremendous talent,' Johnson told the BBC.

'He is very young and he has many, many years to learn more about this event.'

James, who will now have to get back to his student studies, remained typically level headed on his new time, saying that he is “on the right track to do some good things'.

Missing out: Belgian twins Kevin Borlee and Jonathan Borlee look on after the 400m

Missing out: Belgian twins Kevin Borlee and Jonathan Borlee look on after the 400m

Monday night's race was notable for the absence of Americans who failed to make the final for the first time ever. The U.S. have won the last seven Olympic titles and swept the podium three times in 2008, 2004 and 1988.

In London, though, the signs were ominous from the start when defending champion LaShawn Merritt pulled up with a hamstring injury just moments into his heat. Youngsters Bryshon Nellum and Tony McQuay could only make the semi-finals.

That left the stage free for James who looked in complete control of the one-lap race from the gun, gliding past his rivals before building his lead coming into the final straight.

World junior champion Santos, the third fastest man this year going into the race, was billed as James's main rival in Merritt's absence but never looked like seriously threatening.

Belgian twins Kevin and Jonathan Borlee finished fifth and sixth respectively.

London 2012 Olympics: Tyson Gay says 9.8sec not enough for 100m medal

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Gay warning! Sprint star says 9.8sec won't be good enough for podium place in 100m

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06:34 GMT, 20 July 2012

The world's second fastest man, Tyson Gay, says someone may break 9.8 seconds for only the second time in an Olympic 100m final and still fail to win a medal.

'I really truly believe that,' said the American sprinter on Thursday.

'It will take a 9.7 to even get a medal. It's mind blowing,' he added, and the record books back him up.

Tough: Tyson Gay knows how difficult getting a medal will be

Tough: Tyson Gay knows how difficult getting a medal will be

Only once in an Olympic final has a sprinter run 9.7 or faster, Jamaican Usain Bolt smashing the world record with his 9.69 at the 2008 Olympics.

Second placed Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago clocked in at 9.89.

Now with Bolt, Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake, former world record holder Asafa Powell, American Justin Gatlin and Gay headed for an August showdown, one could foresee a 100 metres of historic proportions even without a world record, Gay said.

'It is mind blowing to think four or five people even have the possibility of doing that (9.7) in one race,' said the often-injured Gay who set a personal best of 9.69 seconds in 2009.

Bolt leads the pack with his 2009 world record of 9.58, Powell clocked 9.72 in 2008 and Blake ran 9.75 this year.

That Gay is even in the London mix is a minor miracle.

Contender: Yohan Blake is going for gold

Contender: Yohan Blake is going for gold

As late as early March he could not even jog because of 2011 hip surgery that kept him off the track for almost a year.

He ran his first race in June but still made the U.S. Olympic team later in the month, finishing second to Gatlin in the American trials.

'I still feel something here and there but there is no looking back now,' Gay said of a sore groin. The hip appears much better.

The biggest concerns are bad habits, particularly in his start, that have crept back into his race from a year's inactivity.

'But I am definitely confident going into the Olympics that I will be fit, ready to go and my start will come at the right time,” said Gay, who would like an early birthday present from the Games (He turns 30 on August 9).

Gay appeared so ready for his first Olympic medal after a super quick but wind-assisted 100 metres at the 2008 American trials. But a hamstring injury in the 200 there left him unable to run at top speed in the Games and he went out in the 100 semi-finals.

Title holder: Usain Bolt (front right) is the man to beat

Title holder: Usain Bolt (front right) is the man to beat

'That (a medal) is the missing piece,' said Gay, the 2007 world double sprint champion who has never won an Olympic medal.

'I ask somebody every day how many days left till we start. I think about it constantly.'

Bolt and Blake may grab the headlines, 'but I have the confidence I can win it,' Gay said.

'I am confident I can run 9.7 or better. I don't think I have a choice but to.'

He will test his fitness on Friday by running the third leg on an American 4×100 metres relay at the Monaco Diamond League meeting.

Young Ryan Bailey will lead off the squad with Gatlin running second and Trell Kimmons the anchor.

London 2012 Olympics: Tyson Gay says 9.8s 100m sprint not enough for gold

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Sprinter Gay claims 9.8second 100m sprint will not be enough for gold

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18:07 GMT, 19 July 2012

The world's second fastest man, Tyson Gay, says someone may break 9.8 seconds for only the second time in an Olympic 100 metres final and still fail to win a medal.

'I really truly believe that,' said the American sprinter on Thursday.

'It will take a 9.7 to even get a medal. It's mind blowing,' he added, and the record books back him up.

Tough: Tyson Gay knows how difficult getting a medal will be

Tough: Tyson Gay knows how difficult getting a medal will be

Only once in an Olympic final has a sprinter run 9.7 or faster, Jamaican Usain Bolt smashing the world record with his 9.69 at the 2008 Olympics.

Second placed Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago clocked in at 9.89.

Now with Bolt, Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake, former world record holder Asafa Powell, American Justin Gatlin and Gay headed for an August showdown, one could foresee a 100 metres of historic proportions even without a world record, Gay said.

'It is mind blowing to think four or five people even have the possibility of doing that (9.7) in one race,' said the often-injured Gay who set a personal best of 9.69 seconds in 2009.

Bolt leads the pack with his 2009 world record of 9.58, Powell clocked 9.72 in 2008 and Blake ran 9.75 this year.

That Gay is even in the London mix is a minor miracle.

Contender: Yohan Blake is going for gold

Contender: Yohan Blake is going for gold

As late as early March he could not even jog because of 2011 hip surgery that kept him off the track for almost a year.

He ran his first race in June but still made the U.S. Olympic team later in the month, finishing second to Gatlin in the American trials.

'I still feel something here and there but there is no looking back now,' Gay said of a sore groin. The hip appears much better.

The biggest concerns are bad habits, particularly in his start, that have crept back into his race from a year's inactivity.

'But I am definitely confident going into the Olympics that I will be fit, ready to go and my start will come at the right time,” said Gay, who would like an early birthday present from the Games (He turns 30 on August 9).

Gay appeared so ready for his first Olympic medal after a super quick but wind-assisted 100 metres at the 2008 American trials. But a hamstring injury in the 200 there left him unable to run at top speed in the Games and he went out in the 100 semi-finals.

Title holder: Usain Bolt (front right) is the man to beat

Title holder: Usain Bolt (front right) is the man to beat

'That (a medal) is the missing piece,' said Gay, the 2007 world double sprint champion who has never won an Olympic medal.

'I ask somebody every day how many days left till we start. I think about it constantly.'

Bolt and Blake may grab the headlines, 'but I have the confidence I can win it,' Gay said.

'I am confident I can run 9.7 or better. I don't think I have a choice but to.'

He will test his fitness on Friday by running the third leg on an American 4×100 metres relay at the Monaco Diamond League meeting.

Young Ryan Bailey will lead off the squad with Gatlin running second and Trell Kimmons the anchor.

Stoke to sell Kenwyne Jones

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Southampton, QPR and Anzhi prepare to pounce on Stoke striker Jones

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21:45 GMT, 15 May 2012

Tony Pulis will listen to offers for Kenwyne Jones as he tries to slash Stoke’s wage bill.

The influx of players since the 8m Trinidad and Tobago striker joined Stoke two seasons ago is testing the club’s finances.

Southampton, Anzhi Makhachkala and QPR are interested.

Up for grabs: Kenwyne Jones is likely to leave Stoke City this summer

Up for grabs: Kenwyne Jones is likely to leave Stoke City this summer

Great Britain"s 4x400m relay team win silver medal after USA gold is reinstated

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Silver turns to gold and back to silver for men's 4x400m relay team

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19:08 GMT, 11 March 2012

The British men's 4×400-metre relay team were awarded a gold medal following the disqualification of the American team – and then had it taken away from them – as the US team had their gold reinstated after winning their appeal at the world indoor championships.

The Americans crossed the line first but were disqualified for 'exchanging positions before take-over.'

Silver lining: Nigel Levine, Conrad Williams, Richard Buck and Michael Bingham were awarded gold - and then went back to silver

Silver lining: Nigel Levine, Conrad Williams, Richard Buck and Michael Bingham were awarded gold – and then went back to silver

The U.S. appealed and was awarded gold.

The decision dropped Britain back to
silver and Trinidad and Tobago to bronze. Russia, which had been moved
up to bronze, finished fourth.

Great Britain"s 4x400m relay team awarded gold after USA are disqualified

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Silver turns to gold as men's 4x400m relay team add to Great Britain's medal haul

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17:32 GMT, 11 March 2012

Britain's men were awarded gold in the 4x400m relay after finishing second to the USA – who were later disqualified – at the World Indoor Championships in Istanbul.

The team of Conrad Williams, Nigel Levine, Michael Bingham and Richard Buck crossed the line in second place.

Golden finish: Nigel Levine, Conrad Williams, Richard Buck and Michael Bingham were awarded gold

Golden finish: Nigel Levine, Conrad Williams, Richard Buck and Michael Bingham were awarded gold

But the Americans, who won the race, were disqualified for 'exchanging positions before take-over'.

Britain moved up from silver to gold, while Trinidad and Tobago moved from bronze to silver and Russia took the bronze.

World Cup stars raid Trinidad and Tobago FA and seize assets after unpaid fees

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Former World Cup stars raid Trinidad and Tobago FA and seize assets after unpaid fees

Former Trinidad internationals accompanied 15 policeman to seize assets from the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) after the association failed to pay a court settlement for cash owed from the 2006 World Cup.

Some 13 players, including Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones and Arbroath's Collin Samuel plus former Premier League players Shaka Hislop and Stern John, are owed a share of 724,000 US dollars.

The TTFF's failure to pay up saw their headquarters raided and two truckloads of assets taken away for auction including computers, desks, refrigerators, microwaves, uniforms, and beer crates.

Owed: Kenwyne Jones is one of the players who played in the World Cup in 2006 and is owed money

Owed: Kenwyne Jones is one of the players who played in the World Cup in 2006 and is owed money

The players were promised half of all revenue from Trinidad's appearance in the 2006 World Cup finals – where they played England, Sweden and Paraguay – by ex-FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, the TTFF's former special advisor who resigned from football last year after a bribery scandal.

Warner later offered the Soca Warriors 880 US dollars each and they reacted by taking the TTFF to court.

Show us the money: Members of the Trinidad and Tobago team warm up prior to a match in the 2006 World Cup

Show us the money: Members of the Trinidad and Tobago team warm up prior to a match in the 2006 World Cup

Brent Sancho, the former Dundee and Gillingham player, was among those who accompanied a court official and the policemen.

Sancho told www.wired868.com: 'This is extremely sad day for football and Trinidad and Tobago sport.

'Just a few of years ago, we were in the World Cup and today we are here doing this, but we feel we had no other choice. They had every opportunity to pay this money.'

John Terry replacement needed: Fabio"s other captains

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Hot potato! Just four months to go until Euro 2012 and Fabio needs a new captain

My man: John Terry was Fabio Capello's first choice

My man: John Terry was Fabio Capello's first choice

For a man who arrived so baffled by the fuss surrounding the England captaincy, Fabio Capello has succeeded only in transforming the fuss into farce.

It has been a case of armband on the run ever since the Italian launched his bizarre trial (bad word) for his first skipper.

In Italy, il capitano is the player with the most caps, noted Capello, as he passed the honour to four different players in four friendlies across five months.

Fabio Capello's captains

Steven Gerrard against Switzerland – Rio
Ferdinand against France – John Terry against the USA – David Beckham
against Trinidad and Tobago. It was a clue to the merry dance about to
ensue…

JOHN TERRY

Having won the beauty contest, Terry retained the privilege bestowed upon him by Steve McClaren. He had done little wrong other than suffer the misfortune of injury, missing key games towards the end of the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.

Ferdinand was his deputy, stepping in when Terry missed World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Belarus. Wayne Rooney had his moment too, captaining his country against Brazil in Qatar in November 2009, when virtually the entire team had withdrawn.

Then came the Wayne Bridge/Vanessa Perroncel complications and Terry was summoned to Wembley to be stripped of his title in February 2010.

Back up plan: Rio Ferdinand stepped in when Terry was first stripped

Back up plan: Rio Ferdinand stepped in when Terry was first stripped

RIO FERDINAND

Capello passed the honour down the line to Ferdinand but the defender was having fitness problems. It was Gerrard who led England in their next game, a friendly against Egypt at Wembley. Ferdinand was back for the pre-World Cup warm-up games against Mexico and Japan but injured his knee in training ahead of the World Cup finals.

STEVEN GERRARD

Gerrard's deeply furrowed brow may owe much to the rigours of captaincy, carrying the hopes of Liverpool for what seems like an eternity and inheriting the England job at times of crisis.

He was a noble captain on brolly night at Wembley against Croatia in November 2007 and again during a miserable campaign in South Africa. He continued for three games into the following season but when Ferdinand regained fitness he resumed his responsibilities.

Up for the cup: When Ferdinand got injured, Steven Gerrard took the armband during the World Cup in South Africa

Up for the cup: When Ferdinand got injured, Steven Gerrard took the armband during the World Cup in South Africa

Then came Copenhagen. Gerrard and Ferdinand were absent and Frank Lampard was handed the armband against Denmark. When Lampard came off at half-time, it went to Ashley Cole, who passed it to Gareth Barry when he went off. JT looked on longingly.

Return: Terry was reinstated and led England out against Wales in Cardiff

Return: Terry was reinstated and led England out against Wales in Cardiff

JOHN TERRY 2

Capello went back to Terry after the Parken Stadion comedy, although his failure to discuss this with Ferdinand caused further discontent.

Terry led the team out against Wales in Cardiff in March last year but was rested for a friendly against Ghana three days later. Step forth Barry.

This season, Terry has missed one game, a friendly against Spain shortly after the incident with Anton Ferdinand at QPR. Lampard led the team out but Terry was back three days later against Sweden.

Capello finds himself searching for another captain, four months before Euro 2012. It sounds like a job for Captain Chaos from The Cannonball Run.