Bolton manager Owen Coyle is eager to retain the services of Jussi Jaaskelainen but admits the long-serving goalkeeper may not want to stay at the Reebok Stadium if he is second choice.

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Adrian Purtell suffered heart scare during Magic Weekend

Australian centre Adrian Purtell suffered a heart attack following Bradford's Magic Weekend game against Leeds on Sunday.

Howard Webb was in charge when Fabrice Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane

Webb: Crying wolf over injuries may lead to a real tragedy on the pitch

Howard Webb, England's leading referee and the man in charge of the game in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed, has cautioned players against "crying wolf" by feigning injury as it could increase the chance of on-field tragedy.

Howard Webb was in charge when Fabrice Muamba collapsed at White Hart Lane

Howard Webb: If players feign injuries, others could die

Play-acting puts at risk those in need of real treatment, says England's top referee

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But the most astonishing story will always remain the fact that Fabrice Muamba ‘died’ for 78 minutes – and lived to tell the tale.

Referee Howard Webb discusses Fabrice Muamba collapse for first time

Howard Webb has spoken for the first time about the match in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed and warned players that feigning injury could risk tragedies taking place in the future.

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The injury suffered by Dyer during a West Ham United game against Bristol Rovers in August of 2007 was easily one of the worst seen on a football pitch. During the opening minutes of the match leg his succumbed to a Joe Jacobson tackle, resulting in his right leg being broken in two places. He finally returned to action for the Hammers 17 months later but continued to be plagued by injury and is now attempting to resurrect his career at QPR.

Kieron Dyer handed one-year contract extension at QPR

Queens Park Rangers have handed Kieron Dyer a one-year contact extension despite the midfielder missing all of last season through injury.

Kevin Nolan is hoping to lead West Ham back into the top flight

'Grafter' Nolan eager to battle his way back to the top-flight

West Ham's captain knows what it feels like to win a play-off final. He tells Martin Hardy why it is vital he succeeds again.

Owen Coyle barks instructions

Owen Coyle forced to halve Bolton wage bill

The Bolton chairman, Phil Gartside, said yesterday that the relegated club would halve their wage bill for next season.

Relegation is all too much for Bolton fans

Bolton must halve wage bill reveals chairman Phil Gartside

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has revealed the newly-relegated side plan to halve their wage bill by the start of next season.

Lampard's ‘goal’ against Germany at the 2010 World Cup was not given

Goal-line technology could start next season says Premier League chief Richard Scudamore

Goal-line technology could be brought in halfway through next season, according to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore.

'We have changed the history of Manchester City and for this we should be very proud'

Roberto Mancini yet to discuss new Manchester City contract

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revealed he has yet to discuss a new contract with the club.

Kevin Davies expects to stay at Bolton next season

Bolton captain Kevin Davies revealed relegation from the Barclays Premier League felt like a "bad dream" but believes he will still be at the club next season.

Relegation is all too much for Bolton fans

Bolton down as cruel fates turn on Coyle

When they heard that Manchester City had snatched the Premier League title, Bolton hearts would have dropped. They could have saved themselves.

Owen Coyle barks instructions

Bolton down as cruel fates turn on Owen Coyle at Stoke

Stoke City 2 Bolton Wanderers 2: Two controversial goals end traumatic season for Trotters on saddest of lows

Bolton's Chris Eagles celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Stoke
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The problem with social mobility

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France's sixth biggest city* goes to the polls (*that's London, btw)

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Aftershock: How Haiti's quake hit the whole of Hispaniola

Aftershock: How Haiti's quake hit the whole of Hispaniola

Two years on from the disaster that shook the Caribbean state, its eastern neighbour, the Dominican Republic, fears a new wave of illegal immigrants could hurt its economy
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Romney hits the magic number...

... but his smartphone app fails crucial spelling test
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Song of the suicide bomber: How 'Babur in London' negotiated a cultural minefield

Song of the suicide bomber

Daring new opera 'Babur in London' features British terrorists planning an attack.
The school that brought the International Baccalaureate to the East End

Bringing the IB to the East End

The International Baccalaureate is not just for pupils in leafy suburbs.
England must beware brilliant Belgium

England must beware brilliant Belgium

They may have missed out on the Euros but the Belgians have a rash of young players who, thanks to the unifying skills of their coach, look to have a bright future
James Lawton: Liverpool must show new man the respect he needs to do the job

James Lawton

Liverpool must show new man the respect he needs to do the job
2012: the year when England's support decided to stay at home

2012: the year when England's support decided to stay at home

Three Lions will play their Euro 2012 games in front of only a few thousand of their fans
What's wrong with Rory?

What's wrong with Rory?

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