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Going up: Michail Antonio opens the scoring

Wednesday claim spoils at expense of city rivals

Sheffield Wednesday 2 Wycombe Wanderers 0: Antonio and Ranger ensure there is no final slip as Jones' men leave United to face the play-offs

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Minute's silence planned at FA Cup semi-finals to mark Hillsborough disaster

A minute's silence to mark the 23rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster will be held before both this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.

Sheffield Wednesday beat Preston 2-0 in the match

Preston chairman confirms line-up and tactics were leaked to opposing team

The Professional Footballers' Association does not believe any of Preston's players deliberately intended to undermine their team when leaking information to Sheffield Wednesday ahead of Saturday's npower League One clash.

Perfect start maintained for Dave Jones' Wednesday

Notts County 1 Sheffield Wednesday 2

The Diary: Big Ben boost could banish backbench success story

Visitors to the clock tower that contains Big Ben can thank a little known body called the Backbench Business Committee for saving them money. In its two-year existence, this committee has chalked up some small successes in strengthening the influence of the Commons at the expense of party whips.

‘We’ve moved forward in great leaps since I’ve been here,’ says Danny Wilson

Wilson puts up a United front in Steel City derby

After years at Wednesday as player then manager it was tough for the 52-year-old to take over their rivals. But, he tells Jon Culley, all will be forgiven if the Blades can win at Hillsborough tomorrow

Ian Holloway says Blackpool’s progress is shown by the presence at Bloomfield Road of players like Kevin Phillips and Roman Bednar

Holloway's current crop are 'legends of tomorrow'

Ian Holloway says his class of 2012 can stand shoulder to shoulder with any of the club's big names from the past as he prepares Blackpool for their FA Cup replay at Sheffield Wednesday tonight.

The need to move or redevelop Anfield is motivating Liverpool to consider negotiating separate TV rights

Liverpool director says Manchester United visit opportunity to correct misconceptions

Managing director Ian Ayre believes Liverpool's FA Cup fourth-round tie at home to Manchester United tomorrow provides a chance to correct misconceptions about the club.

Leagues 1 & 2: Green's late show boosts Charlton

Charlton moved five points clear at the top of League One after a 2-0 win over Brentford at The Valley. A power cut delayed kick-off but that did not deter Michael Morrison, who fired the hosts ahead after 31 minutes. However, the three points were not secured until Danny Green's last-minute strike.

Child killer Black gets another 25 years

A serial child killer was jailed for a minimum of 25 years for murdering a schoolgirl 30 years ago, as police investigate whether he killed a fifth child.

Serial killer Robert Black has been convicted of his fourth child murder

Robert Black sentenced to new life term

The parents of a murdered schoolgirl spoke words of forgiveness today after the serial child killer who took their daughter's life was told he would be jailed until he was at least 89.

Retired judge sparks fury among Hillsborough campaigners

A retired judge has sparked fury by calling on the Hillsborough families to behave more like the relatives of victims of the Bradford City stadium disaster.

Alex Ferguson calls for respect at Anfield

Sir Alex Ferguson has called for Manchester United fans to respect Liverpool and cease singing about the Hillsborough disaster.

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