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So it seems that Steve Bruce may have hammered one of the nails into Paolo Di Canio's managerial coffin.
Bruce went on the record yesterday to say that he thought Di Canio's downfall at Sunderland was probably down to his "fear factor" style clashing in the dressing room.
But now it seems that Bruce may have been unwittingly instrumental in Di Canio's hasty exit.
According to the Guardian the beginning of the end for Di Canio was when Sunderland's Italian scouting and transfer team of Roberto De Fanti and Valentino Angeloni, failed to land Tom Huddlestone who was instead signed from Spurs by City boss Bruce.
Huddlestone, who has impressed at the KC, was Di Canio's top signing target and when he failed to get the midfielder the "dissent" started, according to the Guardian.
And failing to land Huddlestone meant Di Canio had to find a compromise to play Lee Cattermole in midfield, despite problems between the pair. That eventually backfired when Cattermole led a training ground rebellion against Di Canio on Sunday.
Intriguing. You can see the piece hereDudgeon on the move
Barnsley have picked up Joe Dudgeon on a three month loan, according to a report in The Star this morning.
Tigers boss Bruce was happy to let Dudgeon move for some first team experience following his long lay off since having knee surgery last October.
Barnsley had already been in touch with City and it is now thought the highly-rated Dudgeon, 22, has passed a medical to let the loan go-ahead.
The former Manchester United academy player's current City contract expires at the end of the season and Bruce wants to see more from the player before deciding on his future. With Barnsley second bottom in the Championship it's likely left-back Dudgeon will feature quickly for the club.Huddersfield's Premier problem
HUDDERSFIELD will be chasing their first Premier League scalp since 1999 when they take on Hull City tonight in the Capital One Cup third round clash.
But Town boss Mark Robins admits he may rest players ahead of their key Friday Championship game against Blackpool
"We really want to progress in the competition, but I need to strike a balance between playing tomorrow and again on Friday," Robins told the Huddersfield Examiner.
Town have a poor record against Premier League clubs being beaten by Wigan, Arsenal, Everton, West Brom and Chelsea in their recent cup clashes. Their last win against the top flight was in 1999 when they beat Chelsea.
Robins said: "I know Steve Bruce will make changes, but he has a Premier League squad, and isn't short of quality players, so we face a tough test.
"We're the underdogs, but we have players who can score goals and cause problems for opponents and players who can defend, so we have a fighting chance."
Town are unlikely to risk centre-back Joel Lynch, who suffered a knee injury during Saturday's goalless draw at Blackburn. Derby day for young City players
HULL City's young players beat Preston North End last night to progress in the Premier League Under-21 Cup.
City scored two controversial penalties to secure the win at Deepdale. They will now meet Derby County in the next round.
City had started strongly and a header from Tigers defender Ben Clappinson was well saved by Preston keeper Steven James.
And in 24 minutes a cross from young Tiger Sam Topliss hitting the top of the bar.
City took the lead in 54th minutes when striker Matthew Fletcher went down under the challenge of James. Fletcher scored from the spot.
A quality save from City keeper Joe Cracknell prevented Preston equalising just minutes later.
In the 75th minute City won a second spot kick for a push on James Armstrong. Paul McElroy scored to secure the win in the Qualifying Round 1 draw.
