“I didn’t think I would be in this situation,” said Damien Delaney, days before the biggest game of his life, with some understatement.
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Blackburn Rovers 1 Blackpool 1: match report - Jordan Rhodes rescues struggling Blackburn
Friday 29 March 2013
Jordan Rhodes rescued a point for managerless Blackburn, who extended their winless run to nine matches against Lancashire neighbours Blackpool.
Crystal Palace 0 Birmingham City 4: match report - Palace fail emphatically as Blues take advantage of Zaha absence
Friday 29 March 2013
Crystal Palace would have gone second had they beaten Birmingham City at home this evening, and most expected them to do just that. But they failed emphatically, and were well beaten 4-0, their first home defeat since August and their worst home league loss since 2009.
West Ham United v West Brom: Joey O'Brien thinks Olympic Stadium makes Hammers a more attractive prospect
Friday 29 March 2013
Joey O'Brien thinks Sam Allardyce will be able to attract some of the best players in the world to West Ham now that they have been handed the keys to the Olympic Stadium.
Swansea v Tottenham preview: Nathan Dyer says Swans can hit winning streak again after international break
Friday 29 March 2013
Nathan Dyer hopes the international break can help a refreshed Swansea finish their superb season in strong fashion - starting with Saturday's meeting with Tottenham.
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Sunday 24 March 2013
The courts will soon decide the future of Portsmouth and Coventry, rivals joined in uncertainty
Wilfried Zaha versatility important for England U21s says Brian Eastick
Friday 22 March 2013
Wilfried Zaha can provide England Under-21s with a different dimension as a lone striker, according to coach Brian Eastick.
Ledley King tips Tottenham for tilt at the title
Thursday 21 March 2013
Former captain says Spurs can challenge for the Premier League within the next two years
Number of managerial sackings 'embarrassing' say LMA boss following sacking of Michael Appleton at Blackburn
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Richard Bevan accuses football of becoming 'arrogant'
Blackburn have nine games to save themselves, says former striker Kevin Gallacher
Wednesday 20 March 2013
For the second time this season Gary Bowyer has been placed in temporary control
Blackburn Rovers farce deepens as Shebby Singh sacks Michael Appleton by letter amid power struggle
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Dismissal came after power struggle swung back to Rovers' 'global adviser'
Blackburn Rovers under Venky's - a rollercoaster ride
Tuesday 19 March 2013
The Indian owners today sacked manager Michael Appleton
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Tuesday 19 March 2013
The former Liverpool and England striker has announced his retirement
Michael Laudrup issues Swansea fans with warning over expectations
Monday 18 March 2013
The Welsh side won the Capital One Cup earlier this season
Brighton 3 Crystal Palace 0: Stop the clocks – this was a win to remember, says Gustavo Poyet
Monday 18 March 2013
Brighton and their supporters had double cause for celebration yesterday after their first home win over arch-rivals Crystal Palace since 1988 and three points that take them back into the play-off picture following three games without a victory.
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