http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dorrans-gets-the-baggies-bouncing-1816924.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dorrans-gets-the-baggies-bouncing-1816924.html <p>A live rendition of the "Post Horn Gallop" is always a stirring affair, but it was Albion rather than Leicester who found inspiration yesterday, following up their 5-0 thrashing of Watford with another impressive victory to confirm their attempt to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking is back on track.</p> Football League Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-grounds-for-optimism-after-carroll-has-magpies-singing-1816926.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-grounds-for-optimism-after-carroll-has-magpies-singing-1816926.html ]]> <p>A solo effort by Jonas Gutierrez, Andy Carroll's header and Danny Simpson's speculative effort saw Championship leaders Newcastle United brush aside struggling Peterborough United 3-1 at St James' Park despite protests during the match at the renaming of the stadium by owner Mike Ashley. Posh slip to the bottom. </p> Football League Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/incredible-hulse-returns-to-inspire-derbys-comeback-1816618.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/incredible-hulse-returns-to-inspire-derbys-comeback-1816618.html <p> Rob Hulse, twice showing marksmanship of Premier League quality, ensured a desperately needed respite for Derby and their manager Nigel Clough last night as they pitted a record of eight defeats in 11 Championship fixtures against a Coventry run without a win that stretches back to September. </p> Football League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html <p> Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan today signed Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne on a two-month loan deal. </p> Football League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/st-james-park-given-new-name-to-raise-cash-1814740.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/st-james-park-given-new-name-to-raise-cash-1814740.html ]]> <p>In a move that is likely to mean yet more ridicule for the club, Newcastle United yesterday announced their intention to rename their famous home the sportsdirect.com@St James' Park Stadium for the immediate future. The news comes after an announcement from the owner, Mike Ashley, that the ground's sponsorship rights were up for offer. </p> Football League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/newcastle-reveal-new-stadium-name-1814618.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/newcastle-reveal-new-stadium-name-1814618.html ]]> <p> Newcastle today joined the trend of stadium sponsorship rights by revealing a new name for their famous ground. </p> News & Comment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:52:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-focused-on-promotion-insists-llambias-1814464.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-focused-on-promotion-insists-llambias-1814464.html ]]> <p> Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's only focus is to get the club back into the Barclays Premier League. </p> Football League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:28:32 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/speronis-heroics-scramble-a-point-for-palace-1814300.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/speronis-heroics-scramble-a-point-for-palace-1814300.html ]]> <p>Neil Warnock praised Julian Speroni as the best goalkeeper in the country after the Argentine ensured Crystal Palace came away with a point from this London derby. </p> Football League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-on-top-after-slice-of-luck-from-dull-blades-1813709.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-on-top-after-slice-of-luck-from-dull-blades-1813709.html <p>Given that they owe their revival to his diligence and patience, it was only fitting that Newcastle should mark Chris Hughton's first match in proper charge by reclaiming top place in the Championship, even it was with an unimpressive performance.</p> Football League Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/adidas-rule-out-newcastle-naming-rights-1813520.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/adidas-rule-out-newcastle-naming-rights-1813520.html <p> Adidas have distanced themselves from speculation linking them with the naming rights for St James' Park. </p> Football League Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:53:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/odd-couple-on-course-for-big-time-at-cardiff-1812833.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/odd-couple-on-course-for-big-time-at-cardiff-1812833.html ]]> <p>Take a look at Cardiff City's impressive start to the season and you can't help but acknowledge that it has more than a little to do with the ongoing relationship between the club's chairman and manager. </p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mackie-gives-wee-gordon-rotten-start-at-boro-1812834.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mackie-gives-wee-gordon-rotten-start-at-boro-1812834.html <p>Different GS, same old Middlesbrough. Wee Gordon looks to have big problems if this display is anything to go by.</p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-wright-steers-keanes-nervy-tractor-boys-to-first-victory-1812840.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-wright-steers-keanes-nervy-tractor-boys-to-first-victory-1812840.html <p>It took 15 attempts but Ipswich Town have at last won under Roy Keane. David Wright's 66th-minute header at the far post from Liam Rosenior's deep cross proved enough to beat Nigel Clough's Derby County. The win wasn't enough to lift Ipswich, who had been the only League club yet to win this season, off the bottom of the Championship, but four sides above them are within three points, one of them being the Rams, who have earned only two points from eight away games.</p> Football League Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell admits he is "very interested" in a move to Newcastle after revealing they are one of the clubs keen on him. </p> Football League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:05 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-rule-out-davids-deal-1811890.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-rule-out-davids-deal-1811890.html ]]> <p> Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids will not be joining Leicester, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. </p> Football League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-reveal-mancini-approach-1811390.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-reveal-mancini-approach-1811390.html ]]> <p> Executive chairman Peter Trembling has revealed Notts County met with Roberto Mancini to discuss the possibility of him becoming manager at the Coca-Cola League Two club. </p> Football League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:55:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/qpr-reveal-swine-flu-cases-1811316.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/qpr-reveal-swine-flu-cases-1811316.html <p> QPR have confirmed three of their players have been hit by swine flu this season. </p> Football League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-takes-newcastle-off-market-and-hires-hughton-1810605.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/ashley-takes-newcastle-off-market-and-hires-hughton-1810605.html ]]> <p>Newcastle are no longer for sale, after owner Mike Ashley took the club off the market and confirmed that Chris Hughton is now the side's permanent manager. Hughton has been given a contract until the end of the 2010-11 season.</p> Football League Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/backe-takes-over-at-notts-county-1810286.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/backe-takes-over-at-notts-county-1810286.html ]]> <p> Notts County have confirmed the appointment of Hans Backe as their new manager. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-on-verge-of-administration-1810270.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southend-on-verge-of-administration-1810270.html <p> Southend have avoided the winding-up order they were due to face tomorrow but could fall into administration next week. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:58:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-in-notts-county-gagging-dispute-1810226.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-in-notts-county-gagging-dispute-1810226.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell has called in players' union chief Gordon Taylor after allegedly being threatened with a five-year gagging order by former club Notts County. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:47:34 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-has-backe-in-frame-for-magpies-post-1809972.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-has-backe-in-frame-for-magpies-post-1809972.html <p>Sven Goran Eriksson's former assistant Hans Backe will have talks with Notts County regarding the vacant managerial post at the League Two club. Eriksson, director of football at Meadow Lane, is leading the search for Ian McParland's successor after the Scot was sacked. Backe has won four Danish titles with FC Copenhagen and Aalborg.</p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-put-faith-in-strachan-to-lead-them-on-the-high-road-1809978.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-put-faith-in-strachan-to-lead-them-on-the-high-road-1809978.html ]]> <p>To Robbie Keane he is the "best manager I have played for". To Ron Atkinson he can be "spiteful". To Steve Gibson and Middlesbrough, Gordon Strachan is the man to return them to the Premier League. </p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/foxes-drag-rodgers-deeper-into-the-mire-1810035.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/foxes-drag-rodgers-deeper-into-the-mire-1810035.html <p>The match sponsors were Claims Justice but Brendan Rodgers would have been totally justified in claiming there is no justice in football anymore. Five times the Reading manager saw his players create authentic goal-scoring chances – including hitting the post and extracting one great save – but this defeat, the Royals' fourth in a row, means they are still in the relegation zone, as is Rodgers' job security.</p> Football League Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-wants-something-different-at-middlesbrough-1809769.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-wants-something-different-at-middlesbrough-1809769.html ]]> <p> Gordon Strachan has joined Middlesbrough in search of "something different" from his previous managerial experiences. </p> Football League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-accepts-middlesbrough-job-1809656.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-accepts-middlesbrough-job-1809656.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough have confirmed the appointment of Gordon Strachan as their new manager. </p> Football League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:23:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/preston-give-strachan-plenty-to-think-about-1809094.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/preston-give-strachan-plenty-to-think-about-1809094.html ]]> <p>Gordon Strachan's first task when he officially takes charge of Middlesbrough tomorrow will be to raise spirits in the dressing room after a traumatic week for the club ended in further heartbreak at Deepdale.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/coleman-forced-to-get-ugly-1809095.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/coleman-forced-to-get-ugly-1809095.html <p>There are exciting goalless draws, then there are stalemates like this that will work wonders for the Saturday afternoon trade in DIY stores. The toppling of West Bromwich Albion as Championship leaders, overdue following four defeats in their previous six matches, was finally carried out by an injury-hit, limited Coventry City side who smothered them with respect.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/deja-vu-for-leeds-as-record-is-ended-1809097.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/deja-vu-for-leeds-as-record-is-ended-1809097.html <p>Leeds United waved goodbye to their record as the country's only remaining unbeaten side as Millwall's Gary Alexander made a late entrance to secure the points. He replaced Steve Morison up front after an hour, and made his mark when he steered home a cross from Danny Schofield.</p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-nolan-strike-gives-hughton-the-keys-to-st-james-park-1809098.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-nolan-strike-gives-hughton-the-keys-to-st-james-park-1809098.html <p>Kevin Nolan fired in a 90th-minute winning goal from 18-yards for Newcastle United to end a run of two defeats and two points from four matches. United came from behind to beat Doncaster Rovers 2-1 at St James' Park and return to the top of the Championship. Chris Hughton, about to be named United manager, saw his side fall behind after 18 minutes, when Billy Sharp set up Dean Shiels. Just past the hour Andy Carroll, who had missed several chances, levelled from Ryan Taylor's cross. Rovers' Martin Woods then missed a penalty, United's Zurab Khizanishvili was sent off, but Nolan had the final word. </p> Football League Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-delay-unveiling-manager-1807915.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-delay-unveiling-manager-1807915.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough are not now expected to make any announcement about their new manager over the weekend. </p> Football League Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:15:29 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-ready-to-accept-newcastle-job-1807154.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-ready-to-accept-newcastle-job-1807154.html ]]> <p> Chris Hughton hopes to take over as permanent Newcastle boss within days before redoubling his efforts to drag the club back into the Barclays Premier League. </p> Football League Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:34:38 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-set-to-become-middlesbrough-boss-1807068.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-set-to-become-middlesbrough-boss-1807068.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson was today finalising his move to appoint Gordon Strachan as the club's new manager. </p> Football League Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:20 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-aiming-to-replace-southgate-with-strachan-1806714.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/boro-aiming-to-replace-southgate-with-strachan-1806714.html ]]> <p>Middlesbrough could have beaten Derby County 10-0 and it would have made no difference to the fate of their manager, Gareth Southgate, who was sacked two hours later to pave way for the anticipated arrival of Gordon Strachan. </p> Football League Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mandaric-insists-foxes-have-muscle-to-sign-davids-1806944.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mandaric-insists-foxes-have-muscle-to-sign-davids-1806944.html ]]> <p>The Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric insists wages would not be a stumbling block in the Championship club's sensational swoop for the former Netherlands international Edgar Davids.</p> Football League Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-favourite-for-middlesbrough-job-1806657.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/strachan-favourite-for-middlesbrough-job-1806657.html ]]> <p> Gordon Strachan could be appointed as the new Middlesbrough manager before the weekend following Gareth Southgate's shock sacking. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:07:57 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/powell-linked-with-grimsby-post-1806655.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/powell-linked-with-grimsby-post-1806655.html ]]> <p> England women's coach Hope Powell has sensationally been linked with the vacant managerial post at Grimsby Town. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:02:53 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/promotion-fears-prompted-southgate-sacking-1806574.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/promotion-fears-prompted-southgate-sacking-1806574.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson today said he sacked Gareth Southgate because he feared the club would fail to win promotion back to the Barclays Premier League this season. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:06:37 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-confirm-interest-in-davids-1806518.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-confirm-interest-in-davids-1806518.html ]]> <p> Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed that the club are trying to sign former Holland international midfielder Edgar Davids. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:15:43 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southgate-exit-my-toughest-decision-says-gibson-1806468.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southgate-exit-my-toughest-decision-says-gibson-1806468.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson was today launching a search for a new manager after reluctantly relieving Gareth Southgate of his duties. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:16:32 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-give-green-light-to-county-owners-1806131.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-give-green-light-to-county-owners-1806131.html ]]> <p>The Football League have confirmed that Notts County's owners have passed its fit and proper persons test. This came as an additional boost to the League Two club on the day director of football Sven Goran Eriksson declared he was not interested in becoming Sweden's manager.</p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/kenny-fears-for-career-as-ban-appeal-fails-1806133.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/kenny-fears-for-career-as-ban-appeal-fails-1806133.html <p>The Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny fears for his future career, after the Football Association dismissed his appeal against a nine-month drugs ban yesterday. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southgate-relieved-of-duties-despite-win-1806385.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/southgate-relieved-of-duties-despite-win-1806385.html <p>Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate was late last night relieved of his duties within hours of guiding his side to victory over Derby. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/revenge-is-sweet-for-beattie-1806384.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/revenge-is-sweet-for-beattie-1806384.html <p>There are many laws in football, as the official who fell foul of Sunderland's "balloon goal" discovered to his cost at the weekend, and one in the unwritten category dictates that forwards discarded by clubs often return swiftly to hurt them.</p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/woolford-has-newcastle-floundering-1806386.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/woolford-has-newcastle-floundering-1806386.html <p>Martyn Woolford gave Newcastle an untimely reminder of how hard life outside the Premier League can be, as his double condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Scunthorpe last night. The winger struck in the 53rd and 79th minutes, either side of a Kevin Nolan equaliser, to ensure Chris Hughton's side failed one of the acid tests of life in the Championship – a wet Tuesday at Glanford Park.</p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-owners-get-league-approval-1806003.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-owners-get-league-approval-1806003.html <p> The Football League have confirmed that Notts County's owners have passed its fit and proper persons test. </p> Football League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:11:28 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/kenny-drugs-appeal-turned-down-1806002.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/kenny-drugs-appeal-turned-down-1806002.html <p> Sheffield United keeper Paddy Kenny's appeal against a nine-month drugs ban has been dismissed by the Football Association. </p> Football League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:10:35 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-rules-himself-out-of-sweden-running-1805914.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-rules-himself-out-of-sweden-running-1805914.html ]]> <p> Sven-Goran Eriksson has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Sweden coaching role, the Swedish FA announced today. </p> International Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:05:31 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-tip-eriksson-to-stay-1805794.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-tip-eriksson-to-stay-1805794.html ]]> <p> Notts County executive chairman Peter Trembling believes Sven-Goran Eriksson will continue as director of football rather than become manager of Sweden. </p> Football League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:21:12 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-want-me-to-be-manager-says-hughton-1805658.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-want-me-to-be-manager-says-hughton-1805658.html ]]> <p>Chris Hughton has confirmed he has been offered the Newcastle manager's job on a permanent basis. The former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender yesterday revealed he will sit down with managing director Derek Llambias after Saturday's Championship clash with Doncaster to discuss his own situation.</p> Football League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/beckford-on-target-at-second-time-of-asking-1805726.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/beckford-on-target-at-second-time-of-asking-1805726.html <p>Leeds United returned to the League One summit last night but it was hard not to feel sympathy for a Norwich City side beaten by Jermaine Beckford's goal deep into stoppage time. Beckford capitalised on a horrible mistake by Norwich keeper Fraser Forster who slipped and sent a goal-kick straight to the Leeds striker who duly struck the winner. </p> Football League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gray-denies-making-sick-gately-jokes-1805570.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gray-denies-making-sick-gately-jokes-1805570.html <p> Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Michael Gray today denied making "sick jokes" about Stephen Gately while Coventry's Aron Gunnarsson was being treated for a serious injury at Hillsborough on Saturday. </p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:36:58 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-frontrunner-for-sweden-post-1805470.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/eriksson-frontrunner-for-sweden-post-1805470.html ]]> <p> Sven-Goran Eriksson could be installed as Sweden manager by the end of the month after he today emerged as the front-runner to replace Lars Lagerback. </p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:45:51 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-offered-permanent-newcastle-job-1805553.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-offered-permanent-newcastle-job-1805553.html ]]> <p> Chris Hughton has confirmed he has been offered the Newcastle manager's job on a permanent basis. </p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:29:21 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/football-league-fan-zone-19102009-1805113.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/football-league-fan-zone-19102009-1805113.html <p> <b>Blackpool 2 Plymouth Argyle 0</b> </p> <p> <i>What made the headlines?</i> </p> <p> The meeting of current Seasiders boss Ian Holloway with one of his former clubs was always going to be a spicy affair and it certainly lived up to expectations, although Argyle ended up well beaten. </p> <p> <i>Who was the villain?</i> </p> <p> Hard to know whether it was Dutch defender Marcel Seip for scoring against the Pilgrims, or Paul Sturrock and others at the club for allowing the loanee to take part against his parent team and head a crucial goal. <i>(Pilgrim Pete, Plymouth fan)</i> </p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/plymouth-rely-on-mariner-to-get-them-into-calmer-waters-1805114.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/plymouth-rely-on-mariner-to-get-them-into-calmer-waters-1805114.html <p>Plymouth Argyle have revealed that the former England striker Paul Mariner is to return to the club as head coach. Mariner, who started his playing career at Home Park in 1973, will be installed on Friday and will work under manager Paul Sturrock. </p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/davies-tries-to-quash-forest-promotion-talk-1805117.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/davies-tries-to-quash-forest-promotion-talk-1805117.html ]]> <p>As a man with strong opinions and no inclination to keep them to himself, Billy Davies does tend to become repetitive. "I must sound like a broken record," he says – probably several times every day. So when there is an issue at the forefront of his thinking, it is not difficult to spot.</p> Football League Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-thomas-quells-albion-doubt-1804818.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-thomas-quells-albion-doubt-1804818.html <p>Jerome Thomas scored twice as West Bromwich Albion, second in the Championship, recovered from the early setback of Matt Mills' goal for Reading to win 3-1 at the Hawthorns and keep the pressure on leaders Newcastle United. "A threat all day," Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo said of Thomas, signed this summer after Portsmouth released him.</p> Football League Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/counago-stops-the-swans-flying-off-1804819.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/counago-stops-the-swans-flying-off-1804819.html ]]> <p>Roy Keane insists progress is being made at Ipswich Town, even if results don't back him up. Failure to beat Swansea at home means Ipswich have yet to win this season after a dozen attempts, although Keane is convinced his side should have taken all three points despite having gone behind to an early Craig Beattie goal.</p> Football League Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dexter-knocks-magpies-off-perch-1804820.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/dexter-knocks-magpies-off-perch-1804820.html <p>Newcastle slipped to only their second defeat of the season, surrendering top spot in the Championship on goals scored, but they did leave town with Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies backing calls for their temporary management team to be appointed permanently.</p> Football League Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-concerned-by-harewood-fitness-1802679.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-concerned-by-harewood-fitness-1802679.html ]]> <p>Newcastle United's caretaker manager Chris Hughton is keeping his fingers crossed over key men Marlon Harewood and Steven Taylor after suffering a double injury blow.</p> Football League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-dismisses-north-korea-move-1802429.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-dismisses-north-korea-move-1802429.html ]]> <p> Sven-Goran Eriksson has stated he has no interest in taking charge of the North Korea national side for next summer's World Cup. </p> International Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:10:32 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/fowler-linked-with-vacant-tranmere-post-1802435.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/fowler-linked-with-vacant-tranmere-post-1802435.html <p> North Queensland Fury have denied Robbie Fowler has been the subject of an approach my managerless Coca-Cola League One side Tranmere. </p> Football League Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:25:30 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/waddock-confirmed-as-new-wycombe-boss-1802433.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/waddock-confirmed-as-new-wycombe-boss-1802433.html <p> Wycombe have confirmed the appointment of Gary Waddock as their new manager. </p> Football League Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:21:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/millwalls-harris-in-racism-row-1802098.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/millwalls-harris-in-racism-row-1802098.html ]]> <p>The Swindon defender Kevin Amankwaah has restarted his war of words with Millwall's Neil Harris by claiming he was racially abused during Saturday's 1-1 draw between the sides.</p> Football League Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-linked-with-coaching-north-korea-in-south-africa-1802374.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/eriksson-linked-with-coaching-north-korea-in-south-africa-1802374.html ]]> <p>Sven Goran Eriksson's charmed career appeared poised for another extraordinary twist last night when he was linked with taking over as coach of North Korea for next summer's World Cup finals.</p> International Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-wont-rush-manager-search-1801936.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-wont-rush-manager-search-1801936.html ]]> <p> Notts County have stressed they will not be rushed into the appointment of a new manager following the departure of Ian McParland. </p> Football League Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:21:22 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/magpies-sack-mcparland-1801819.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/magpies-sack-mcparland-1801819.html <p>The club have sacked manager Ian McParland. The Scot has been relieved of his duties four days before what would have been his second anniversary in charge of the League Two club. </p> Football League Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/swedish-fa-play-down-eriksson-link-1801664.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/swedish-fa-play-down-eriksson-link-1801664.html ]]> <p> The Swedish Football Association has played down reports linking Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson with the national team. </p> Football League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:19:52 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-sack-manager-mcparland-1801596.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/notts-county-sack-manager-mcparland-1801596.html ]]> <p> Notts County have sacked manager Ian McParland. </p> Football League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:35:50 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/staunton-suffers-rude-awakening-at-darlington-1801094.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/staunton-suffers-rude-awakening-at-darlington-1801094.html ]]> <p>If events had unfolded as he hoped, Steve Staunton would have spent the afternoon putting the finishing touches to his plans for a famous victory by the Republic of Ireland over Italy before 80,000 of his compatriots at Croke Park, with a place in next year's World Cup finals firmly within reach.</p> Football League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/charlton-still-firing-blanks-1801100.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/charlton-still-firing-blanks-1801100.html <p>Charlton missed out on the opportunity to go level on points with Leeds United at the summit but manager Phil Parkinson defended his side after they failed to score for the third League One game in succession.</p> Football League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/doran-dominates-for-dons-as-walsall-throw-it-away-1801102.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/doran-dominates-for-dons-as-walsall-throw-it-away-1801102.html <p>Paul Ince's managerial rehabilitation is a work in progress, but there are signs his return to Milton Keynes, the club he guided to promotion from League Two before his short and unhappy reign at Blackburn Rovers, will work out satisfactorily for both.</p> Football League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gradi-gets-his-railwaymen-back-on-track-1801101.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/gradi-gets-his-railwaymen-back-on-track-1801101.html ]]> <p>Retire at 65 or 66, it matters not a jot to Dario Gradi, back in charge of Crewe Alexandra in his 69th year and ready to stay in the job for the long term. After the first outing for which he had properly prepared his team brought to an end a run of five straight defeats, his renewed enthusiasm is entirely understandable.</p> Football League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/drurys-recipe-for-victory-fires-city-1801103.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/drurys-recipe-for-victory-fires-city-1801103.html <p>Norwich City's rehabilitation from their infamous 7-1 home defeat on the opening day of the season continues to gather pace after a win that lifted them into the top six of League One.</p> Football League Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/barnes-plea-for-patience-falls-flat-1800476.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/barnes-plea-for-patience-falls-flat-1800476.html ]]> <p> John Barnes last night insisted he could have made a success of the Tranmere Rovers job if given more time, having been unceremoniously dumped as manager after two wins from 11 League One games. </p> Football League Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/tranmere-sack-barnes-and-mcateer-1800136.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/tranmere-sack-barnes-and-mcateer-1800136.html ]]> <p> Tranmere today sacked manager John Barnes and his assistant Jason McAteer. </p> Football League Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:57:24 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/peter-taylor-leaves-wycombe-1800135.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/peter-taylor-leaves-wycombe-1800135.html <p> Wycombe have confirmed that manager Peter Taylor has left the Coca-Cola League One club by mutual consent. </p> Football League Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:56:06 +0100