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Emerson Boyce and Gary Caldwell lift the FA Cup trophy at Wembley

FA Cup final to take place after the end of the Premier League season

The Wembley showpiece will be given its own day

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The 43-year-old had been working as a coach at Everton

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The work's already done for Mark Hughes at Stoke

The Potters have stayed up and the new manager is not under pressure from wild ambition

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Stoke City appoint Mark Hughes: Tony Pulis legacy brings danger as well as safety

The former QPR and Manchester City manager succeeds his fellow Welshman at the Britannia

Mark Hughes: Ex-Everton player was quick to throw his hat into the ring

Factfile: Stoke City appoint Mark Hughes as manager in three-year deal

The former Manchester United striker has returned to management

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The Derby was not the only sporting venue used to make their voices heard - golf courses, football grounds and Wimbledon were all targeted

Titus Bramble and Matt Kilgallon to leave Sunderland

Di Canio to overhaul squad he inherited from Martin O'Neill with six or seven summer additions

Keiran Gibbs celebrates Arsenal's victory over Newcastle

Keiran Gibbs encouraged by Arsenal's finish to the Premier League season

The Gunners secured fourth place on the final day of the season

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney at the Emirates

Newcastle 'preparing shock bid' for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney claims Sports Direct website

Report comes from Sports Direct, the company owned by Mike Ashley

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini yesterday left the London hotel where his team stayed for the FA Cup final

Manuel Pellegrini appointment: Manchester City set to cut new man’s powers after Roberto Mancini lessons

Two-week wait puts Manuel Pellegrini in strong position but his role will be strictly defined

Gael Bigirimana of Newcastle United. His favourite children's book is The Usborne Children's Bible, whilst his favourite adult book is Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard

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Players getting involved in scheme to encourage children to read

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