One of the country's leading headteachers is to accuse Education Secretary Michael Gove of “chickening out” of bringing back a return to grammar schools

One of the country's leading headteachers is to accuse Education Secretary Michael Gove of “chickening out” of bringing back a return to grammar schools.

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Blackpool caretaker Steve Thompson wants job on permanent basis

Michael Appleton left to take charge at Blackburn

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Blackpool granted permission for Peter Houston talks

The Seasiders are seeking a replacement for Michael Appleton

Franco Di Santo celebrates his side's goal

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Michael Appleton

Blackburn announce Michael Appleton as new manager

Appleton only took charge of Blackpool two months ago

Michael Appleton

Michael Appleton appointment will not be popular warn Blackburn Rovers fans' group

Blackpool manager is holding talks with the club

Michael Appleton

Blackpool manager Michael Appleton to begin talks with Blackburn

Rovers hunting for Henning Berg replacement

Appleton is believed to have already become disenchanted with the way in which Blackpool are run

Blackburn approach for Appleton hints at Blackpool discontent

The search for a new manager at Blackburn Rovers took a twist tonight as they approached Blackpool for Michael Appleton.

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FA Cup fourth round matches selected for television

Winners of replay between Manchester United and West Ham to be on TV

Blackpool's Tom Ince

FA appeals Serbia bans against Steven Caulker and Tom Ince

The Football Association has confirmed its appeals against the Uefa suspensions handed out to Steven Caulker and Tom Ince after England Under-21's heated European Championship play-off second leg against Serbia.

Blackpool's Tom Ince

FA lodge appeals against Steven Caulker and Tom Ince bans

Pair were punished for roles in heated European Championship play-off against Serbia

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Championship side could do with the income that would be generated by winger's sale

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Fulham brimming with confidence says captain Brede Hangeland

The Cottagers beat West Brom on New Years Day

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