Dempsey Deal In Doubt

Last updated : 30 December 2006 By Sam
The 23-year-old American could fail to automatically qualify for a work permit having not appearaed in a high enough percentage of international games for his country.

"We've agreed a fee but it still has to go to the tribunal," Coleman has said.

"We've been there before and not won all of them, so we've got to keep our fingers crossed.

"He's had a few injury problems so he's just a little bit short there.

"But it's not like he's coming here to sit on the bench. He's coming because we've bought him to make a big impact."