HOURS after jetting in from Belgrade, via Zurich, Sasa Curcic trains with his new teammates for the first time. Bruce Rioch, preparing for his Burnden return, reveals he was just 24 hours from staying with Wanderers.

JOHN McGinlay nets his second Premiership goal and Keith Branagan proves unbeatable as Wanderers beat Arsenal and wreck Rioch's hopes of a happy homecoming. Curcic makes and impressive start. Lady Luck plays a part but a second Premiership win raises hopes of a successful survival bid.

WANDERERS are strongly linked with Raith Rovers' £700,000-rated attacking midfield player Colin Cameron. Aberdeen are still bracing themselves for an approach for top midfielder Eoin Jess.

ALAN Stubbs confirms he is ready to sign a new three-year contract, which will include a clause offering him a quick-release if Wanderers are relegated. The Reserves are beaten 3-1 at Leeds.

ICELAND agree to let Gudni Bergsson report two days late for international duty, which means he is available for Wednesday's Coca-Cola Cup replay at Leicester.

ROY McFarland preaches caution and confidence as Wanderers prepare for their basement battle with Manchester City.

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