Football shorts: News and gossip from Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Leeds United and more

The 24-year-old, whose shin injury forced him to pull out of the Wales squad, is back in training and working with the physio team.

The former Nottingham Forest man has missed four games, the first three through suspension.

And striker Jimmy Spencer has joined League One Brentford on loan.

Bees boss Uwe Rosler moved for the 20-year-old because of an injury to Moroccan star Farid El Allagui.

The initial deal runs until November 21 inclusive, and Spencer was training with the West London club today in readiness for Saturday’s game at Doncaster.

Bradford City boss Phil Parkinson meanwhile says the Bantams’ free week could not have come a moment too soon.

Today is the first Tuesday for more than a month that they have not had a game in a hectic schedule.

It is a brief respite before City face three more midweekers on the bounce – trips to Northampton and Premier League Wigan before a home clash with Chesterfield.

Midfielder Ritchie Jones is expected to get some game time for the reserves today against Mansfield as he builds up following his two-month injury absence.

Full story on T&A website.

And Leeds United’s pursuit of winger Ryan Hall is set to be finalised today, with a three-month loan deal - with a view to a permanent move - having reportedly been struck.

Hall has been talking personal terms with United and is thought to be keen on a move north.

The 24-year-old has been poised to join Blackpool last month after Pool agreed a fee with Southend, but couldn’t agree terms.

Peterborough are also known admirers and remain in the market, despite seeing a deadline-day move fall through.

Full story on Yorkshire Evening Post website.

More news and gossip tomorrow.