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Stuart Pearce urges Tom Ince to deliver goals for England Under-21s
Wednesday 14 November 2012
England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce has challenged winger Tom Ince to replicate his goalscoring form for Blackpool at international level.
Connor Wickham's scoring touch has England Under-21s in cruise control
Wednesday 14 November 2012
England Under-21 2 Northern Ireland Under-21 0
England call for Zaha after injury rules out Rooney
Monday 12 November 2012
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha has been called up to the senior England squad as a replacement for the injured Wayne Rooney by Roy Hodgson, who lost five players to injury on Sunday.
Big name England under-21 players rested by Stuart Pearce
Thursday 08 November 2012
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce today rested several of his big-name players as he looked to the future for his first match since last month's stormy win in Serbia.
Michael Appleton admits surprise at Blackpool appointment
Thursday 08 November 2012
Former Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton conceded even he was surprised to be appointed the new manager of npower Championship side Blackpool.
Blackpool hopeful of appointing Ian Holloway's successor today
Monday 05 November 2012
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston is hopeful of appointing Ian Holloway's successor by the end of today.
Blackpool give Crystal Palace permission to speak to Ian Holloway
Friday 02 November 2012
Crystal Palace have been given permission by Blackpool to talk to Ian Holloway and he is set to become the club's new manager over the weekend.
Accrington Stanley FA Cup tie just the latest step for ambitious AFC Fylde
Friday 02 November 2012
They have never been this far in the world's oldest competition before, but when AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor watched the draw for the FA Cup first round, the tie that was thrown up for his team presented more than a financially rewarding day out. It was more than the chance to claim a Football League scalp, and it was more than being seen by thousands on the late-night highlights show.
Ian Holloway set for talks with Crystal Palace
Friday 02 November 2012
Ian Holloway was expected to hold talks with Crystal Palace today with the club confident they could secure permission from Blackpool to speak to their manager.
Dougie Freedman relishing Bolton chance
Friday 26 October 2012
Bolton begin a new era tomorrow, although new manager Dougie Freedman could have had easier baptisms than a trip to in-form Middlesbrough.
Blackburn uncertainty no excuse says caretaker boss Eric Black
Thursday 18 October 2012
Blackburn caretaker boss Eric Black will not accept ongoing uncertainty over the vacant managerial post at Ewood Park as an excuse for a poor performance at Derby this weekend.
Championship round-up: Hudson hauls Cardiff up to the summit
Wednesday 03 October 2012
Cardiff City moved to the top of the Championship last night, taking full advantage of previous leaders Brighton's draw at home to Ipswich Town with a 2-1 win over Birmingham City.
Everton manager David Moyes reveals Rickie Lambert had crossed his radar before Southampton switch
Friday 28 September 2012
Everton manager David Moyes admits he had striker Rickie Lambert under consideration for a move to Goodison Park before he joined tomorrow's opponents Southampton.
Championship weekend preview: Bank on Birmingham to bounce back against Brighton
Friday 28 September 2012
Expect a fearsome show of pride from wounded Blues after their Barnsley horror show
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Exclusive: How MI5 blackmails British Muslims
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Lord of the Sings: Sir Christopher Lee, 91, to release heavy metal album
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Exclusive: Woolwich killings suspect Michael Adebolajo was inspired by cleric banned from UK after urging followers to behead enemies of Islam
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