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Greenhoff seeks new chapter in Stokelore – but he can't turn page

Blond who bombed down the wing endured four Cup semi-final defeats but believes the Potters can finally lift the trophy this time, writes Phil Shaw

Kenny Dalglish inspired by Liverpool return

Kenny Dalglish admits he has found a new zest for life since being asked to return to the Liverpool manager's hotseat almost seven weeks ago.

Dalglish grateful for second chance in Europe

Scot rues side's ban during his first spell as Liverpool manager but regrets the Heysel tragedy even more

Megson takes over at Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Gary Megson as manager on a three-and-a-half year deal, replacing Alan Irvine.

Irvine sacked as Wednesday slump

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked their manager Alan Irvine after just over a year in charge at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday sack manager Alan Irvine

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric has confirmed manager Alan Irvine has been sacked after just over a year in charge at Hillsborough.

Morrison on spot to sink 10-man Bulls

Sheffield Wednesday 4 Hereford 1

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: The ghost of Tiny Tim haunts coalition's children in need

The Government's speedy and savage assaults on the welfare state are taking us back to exploitative and deeply unequal Victorian Britain

Leading article: Civilised standing

Going to the match could be about to get more rigorous, less staid and more fun. Twenty years after Lord Justice Taylor ushered in a new age of football, by recommending all-seater stadiums, the option to stand could be on the way back.

Stan Hey: Terrace apprenticeship was fun – but not to be repeated

‘At times the sway would lift you 30 or 40 yards from your spot and deposit you in the beery heart of the Kop’

Football fans urged to stand up for the right to stand up

Football supporters have called for their clubs to be allowed to reintroduce terracing to stadiums.

Don Foster: Modern options allow for standing to be safe again

‘Hillsborough was mainly down to sheer overcrowding and a culture of general neglect, not fans being on their feet’

Fears over quango set up after Hillsborough

Among the sports-related quangos to bite the dust are the Olympic Park Legacy Company (if only in name) and Cycling England.

High-flying Owls are in the money – and in luck too

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