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Pardew sacked by Southampton despite 4-0 win

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Southampton have sacked their manager, Alan Pardew, just two days after the team’s 4-0 win at Bristol Rovers.

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Alan Pardew sacked by Southampton

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Southampton have sacked manager Alan Pardew - just two days after the team’s 4-0 win at Bristol Rovers. Related Stories Championship round-up: Warnock delighted by late fightback Bothroyd and Bellamy keep Cardiff on a roll

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Leicester takeover not yet approved

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Confusion surrounds the recent takeover of Leicester after the Football League revealed that they have yet to approve the deal.

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David clinches switch to Crystal Palace

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Dutch legend Edgar Davids has completed his shock move to npower Championship side Crystal Palace. Related Stories Crystal Palace out of administration

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Edgar Davids clinches switch to Crystal Palace

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Dutch legend Edgar Davids has completed his shock move to npower Championship side Crystal Palace. Related Stories Crystal Palace out of administration David clinches switch to Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace out of administration

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Crystal Palace have confirmed they are out of administration.

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Cardiff under scrutiny for Bellamy deal

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Cardiff insist the signing of Craig Bellamy “adds up in a business and sports context” after it emerged the Football League wanted information from the club regarding the deal before registering the player. Related Stories Davids on verge of joining Crystal Palace

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Davids on verge of joining Crystal Palace

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Dutch legend Edgar Davids could be on the verge of returning to English football with Crystal Palace.

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The Premiership: 10 new faces to watch this season

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

The transfer market may seem to have been quiet this summer, Manchester City’s splurge aside, but clubs have definitely broadened their horizons compared to 12 months ago.

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Jones turns fire on Forest over ‘tapping-up’ row after being denied by 10-man United

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Dave Jones chose to vent his fury at Nottingham Forest chief executive Mark Arthur rather than at his Cardiff players, who failed to claim three points against a Sheffield United side forced to play the last hour with 10 men. Related Stories Cotterill refuses to be downcast at threadbare Pompey’s plight Championship round-up: Shocking debut for James leaves Coppell plenty to do Davies heads for shaky ground as Iwelumo arrives at a happy place Burley makes fine start to rebuilding Palace Commons given free vote as Derby go Dutch

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Commons given free vote as Derby go Dutch

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The Dutch reputation for technical excellence and tactical innovation, built in the era of Ajax, Johan Cruyff and Total Football, may have been diminished by the brutishness of Van Bommel, De Jong et al in the World Cup final — but when it was put to Nigel Clough that a Kris Commons-inspired success at Leeds had a Dutch flavour, the Derby manager took it as a compliment. Related Stories Cotterill refuses to be downcast at threadbare Pompey’s plight Championship round-up: Shocking debut for James leaves Coppell plenty to do Davies heads for shaky ground as Iwelumo arrives at a happy place Burley makes fine start to rebuilding Palace Jones turns fire on Forest over ‘tapping-up’ row after being denied by 10-man United

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Championship round-up: Shocking debut for James leaves Coppell plenty to do

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Bristol City 0-3 Millwall Related Stories Cotterill refuses to be downcast at threadbare Pompey’s plight Davies heads for shaky ground as Iwelumo arrives at a happy place Burley makes fine start to rebuilding Palace Commons given free vote as Derby go Dutch Jones turns fire on Forest over ‘tapping-up’ row after being denied by 10-man United

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Cotterill refuses to be downcast at threadbare Pompey’s plight

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Only a short-sighted football manager would not contemplate the cost of failure when he takes a job and Steve Cotterill admits he considered the impact managing stricken Portsmouth might have on his CV – and decided it was worth the risk. Related Stories Championship round-up: Shocking debut for James leaves Coppell plenty to do Davies heads for shaky ground as Iwelumo arrives at a happy place Burley makes fine start to rebuilding Palace Commons given free vote as Derby go Dutch Jones turns fire on Forest over ‘tapping-up’ row after being denied by 10-man United

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Commons touch helps Clough settle an old score

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

In a tussle replete with historical sub-plots, most of them surrounding the Clough dynasty, Derby last night achieved what no club had managed in 21 years when they ruined Leeds’s unbeaten record on the opening day of a new season that stretched back to a 5-2 thumping at Newcastle in 1989. Related Stories Steve Cotterill: I’ve nothing against Avram, but I would have kept Pompey up Chainrai emerges from wreckage as the real winner Burley raises hopes at Palace, the league’s other chaos club Graham double reopens old wounds for Norwich The ones to watch: an all-star team for the Championship season ahead

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Graham double reopens old wounds for Norwich

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

What is it about Norwich City and opening matches of the season?

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Burley raises hopes at Palace, the league’s other chaos club

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Alan Hansen famously suggested that “you’ll win nothing with kids” but, sometimes, managers have little choice. Related Stories The football Championship - players to watch Savage reveals real football man behind pantomime villain act In Championship’s team of all talents Boro show they are the ones to beat Steve Cotterill: I’ve nothing against Avram, but I would have kept Pompey up Chainrai emerges from wreckage as the real winner

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Chainrai emerges from wreckage as the real winner

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Following Portsmouth’s victory over the tax authorities this week, Balram Chainrai will be able take over the club for nothing if he guarantees to pay £16m-£20m to creditors over the next five years, the club’s administrator has revealed. Related Stories The football Championship - players to watch Savage reveals real football man behind pantomime villain act In Championship’s team of all talents Boro show they are the ones to beat Steve Cotterill: I’ve nothing against Avram, but I would have kept Pompey up Burley raises hopes at Palace, the league’s other chaos club

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Steve Cotterill: I’ve nothing against Avram, but I would have kept Pompey up

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Utterly shambolic through no fault of the players or the management, Portsmouth’s pre-season tour of the United States and Canada was rather neatly symbolic of the club itself. Related Stories The football Championship - players to watch Savage reveals real football man behind pantomime villain act In Championship’s team of all talents Boro show they are the ones to beat Chainrai emerges from wreckage as the real winner Burley raises hopes at Palace, the league’s other chaos club

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The ones to watch: an all-star team for the Championship season ahead

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Goalkeeper David James (Bristol City) Made debut for Watford 19 years ago and still going strong at 40. Returned from World Cup with England to join City after four seasons at Portsmouth.

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The football Championship - players to watch

Friday, August 6th, 2010

The new Championship season opens tonight when Norwich take on Watford at Carrow Road. Related Stories The Championship: A new season kicks off, so who will be this year’s Blackpool?

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Taarabt wraps up QPR switch

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Tottenham misfit Adel Taarabt has completed a permanent move to QPR for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £1million.

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Grayson dares to dream after ending Leeds’ humiliating fall

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

It has been six seasons since Leeds United tumbled out of the Premier League but for the thousands who follow the club with such passionate devotion, the absence feels like a lifetime. The Premier League is still some way away but at least the decline has been stopped in its tracks.

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Hill climbs mountains to lift Dale from mediocrity

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Brown lung, they called it. Caused by poor ventilation in the cotton mills, it killed hundreds of Rochdale men and women

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David James signs for Bristol City

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Bristol City have signed England goalkeeper David James on a one-year contract.

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Crystal Palace to come out of administration

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Crystal Palace are finally poised to come out of administration after the deadline to appeal against their Company Voluntary Agreement passed. Related Stories Sheffield Wednesday hit with winding-up petition

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Sheffield Wednesday hit with winding-up petition

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Sheffield Wednesday have been issued with a winding-up petition by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the club have said in a statement.

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Pompey fear lengthy transfer ban

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Portsmouth face being under a transfer embargo until October if Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs appeal against the club’s Company Voluntary Agreement. Related Stories Thompson will be good for Boro says Boyd Foxes deny reports of sale

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Foxes deny reports of sale

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Leicester have denied reports that chairman Milan Mandaric has reached an agreement to sell the npower Championship club. Related Stories Thompson will be good for Boro says Boyd

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Simpson named as Stockport boss

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Stockport have appointed Paul Simpson as their new manager.

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Sousa confirmed as new Leicester boss

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Leicester have confirmed the appointment of Paulo Sousa as their new manager. Related Stories Boyd backed to flourish at Middlesbrough

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Boyd completes Middlesbrough switch

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing of striker Kris Boyd on a two-year deal from Scottish champions Rangers. Related Stories Geovanni parts company with Hull

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Geovanni parts company with Hull

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Brazilian striker Geovanni has left Hull after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

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Pearson appointed as Hull manager

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Hull have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Pearson as their new manager.

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Davey takes over at Hereford

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Simon Davey has been unveiled as Hereford’s new manager, just six days after his shock resignation at Darlington.

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Racism alive and kicking on Australia’s pitches

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

As supporters of a rival team hurled racial abuse, Nicky Winmar, a brilliant Aboriginal player of Australian rules football, walked over to them, lifted his jersey and pointed defiantly to his skin. It was a defining moment in Australian sport, and it sparked robust action by football authorities to stamp out racism

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Cotterill takes over at Portsmouth

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Portsmouth have confirmed the appointment of Steve Cotterill as the club’s new manager.

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Cardiff settle tax bill

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Cardiff have confirmed they have finally paid the £1.9million owed to HM Revenue and Customs that threatened the Coca-Cola Championship club’s existence.

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Turner appointed as Shrewsbury boss

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Graham Turner has been named as the new manager of Shrewsbury, making an emotional return to the club he both played for and managed over 30 years ago.

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Crystal Palace on verge of takeover

Monday, June 7th, 2010

The deal which should secure Crystal Palace’s future was signed today and the club’s administrator hopes for a conclusion by the end of July.

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Short appointed as Notts County manager

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Notts County have appointed Craig Short as their new manager on a three-year contract.

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Crystal Palace saved from extinction

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The consortium attempting to buy Crystal Palace are confident they can proceed with their takeover after the Coca-Cola Championship club dramatically avoided extinction today. Related Stories Round-up: Nurse wards off danger to lift Dagenham into League One Crystal Palace on verge of closure Crystal Palace on brink of extinction Time running out for Selhurst deal

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Crystal Palace on brink of extinction

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Crystal Palace will be on the brink of extinction by tea time today unless the consortium attempting to take over the club can salvage their rescue package. Related Stories Round-up: Nurse wards off danger to lift Dagenham into League One Crystal Palace on verge of closure

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Crystal Palace on verge of closure

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Crystal Palace face liquidation unless the consortium attempting to buy the stricken club can complete the deal by tomorrow afternoon. Related Stories Robinson ends Millwall’s pain Round-up: Nurse wards off danger to lift Dagenham into League One

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Portsmouth target Cotterill to leave Notts County

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Notts County have confirmed manager Steve Cotterill will leave the club when his short-term contract expires on Sunday.

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Cotterill to leave Notts County

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Notts County have confirmed manager Steve Cotterill will leave the club when his short-term contract expires on Sunday. Related Stories Portsmouth target Cotterill to leave Notts County

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Holloway promises ‘fearless’ football from Blackpool

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Ian Holloway has promised Blackpool’s fans that the team will continue to play “fearless” football next season in the Barclays Premier League.

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England stars just ‘one slip’ away from disaster

Monday, May 24th, 2010

England’s World Cup stars could miss the tournament through injury because of the Wembley pitch, according to one of Blackpool’s victorious Football League play-off team who had to come off with a badly twisted ankle on Saturday. Related Stories World Cup Countdown: Ballack assumes cheerleading role Don’t talk to me about Liverpool, warns Gerrard World Cup Countdown: 24/05/2010 Johnson ready to be put on the spot as Capello explores his options Ferdinand puts faith in ‘last resort’ therapy in bid to keep the armband

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Blackpool beat Cardiff to win Premier League place

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Blackpool twice came from a goal behind to beat Cardiff 3-2 in Saturday’s playoff final and clinch the last remaining place in next season’s Premier League. Related Stories Ridsdale seeks £90m vindication for gamble that hastened his Cardiff exit Holloway has Blackpool rocking at prospect of return to the big time

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Ridsdale seeks £90m vindication for gamble that hastened his Cardiff exit

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Win or lose at Wembley today, at least some Cardiff City supporters can console themselves that finally they will have seen the back of the club’s controversial chairman Peter Ridsdale.

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Boothroyd confirmed as new Coventry boss

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Coventry have confirmed Aidy Boothroyd as their new manager, with the 39-year-old signing a three-year contract at the Ricoh Arena.

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Crystal Palace edge closer to takeover

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Crystal Palace are edging ever closer to being taken over by the fans’ consortium CPFC 2010. Related Stories Pompey offer deal to core players

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Morison opens the door for Wembley return

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Steve Morison and Paul Robinson booked Millwall another trip to Wembley after sinking Huddersfield to reach the League One play-off final. Related Stories Jackett aims to put losing experience to final advantage Hughton optimistic over Newcastle signings

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Hughton optimistic over Newcastle signings

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is confident he will be able to strengthen his squad this summer.

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Jackett aims to put losing experience to final advantage

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Kenny Jackett will draw on the experience of last season’s League One play-off drama as he attempts to guide Millwall back to Wembley.

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Brighton warn Portsmouth over Poyet

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Brighton chairman Tony Bloom has issued a hands-off warning to Portsmouth over manager Gus Poyet. Related Stories Clarets reject reports over Brian Laws

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Clarets reject reports over Brian Laws

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Burnley insist Brian Laws’ position as manager is “not under threat”. Related Stories Campbell puts promised land in sight for Blackpool

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Holloway: we need game of our lives

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

The Blackpool manager Ian Holloway believes his side will have to put in the best performance of their careers tonight at Nottingham Forest to reach the Championship play-off final. Related Stories Jones insists ‘job’s not done’ as Cardiff take early advantage Round-up: Millwall forced to settle for the play-offs despite home victory Holloway eyes big payday for Blackpool as they take first step towards promotion Ashley tightens Newcastle purse strings 29-year-old Robinson appointed as MK Dons manager

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Clubs accept new parachute payments deal

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Clubs relegated from the Premier League will receive £48million in parachute payments over four years after Football League chairmen today voted in favour of the proposal.

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29-year-old Robinson appointed as MK Dons manager

Monday, May 10th, 2010

MK Dons have today made Karl Robinson the youngest manager in the Football League after naming the 29-year-old as Paul Ince’s successor. Related Stories Captain Beckford rewards manager’s gamble Jones insists ‘job’s not done’ as Cardiff take early advantage Round-up: Millwall forced to settle for the play-offs despite home victory Holloway eyes big payday for Blackpool as they take first step towards promotion Ashley tightens Newcastle purse strings

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Blackpool beat Forest to take control of play-off

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Charlie Adam’s second-half penalty ensured Blackpool will defend a slender advantage at the City Ground on Tuesday in the second leg of their Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final. Related Stories Is the Premier League ready for Ian Holloway?

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Shearer calls on Ashley to back Hughton

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Alan Shearer has called on Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to back manager Chris Hughton in the transfer market.

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Oldham part company with manager Penney

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Oldham have parted company with manager Dave Penney following the club’s dismal League One campaign.

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Cardiff winding-up order adjourned

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Cardiff will be given more time to pay off their £1.9million debt to HM Revenue and Customs after their case to avoid a winding-up order was adjourned for the fourth time.

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Shrewsbury sack manager Simpson

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Shrewsbury have terminated the contract of manager Paul Simpson with immediate effect. Related Stories Lower divisions halt parachute increases

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Moyes link to Manchester United dismissed by Everton

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has “laughed off” speculation manager David Moyes is poised to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Related Stories Hart confident after Palace fall short of safety Strafford confident Sheffield Wednesday can stay up

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Strafford confident Sheffield Wednesday can stay up

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Lee Strafford has backed his side to “take control of their destiny” on Sunday in their one-off relegation decider against Crystal Palace. Related Stories Hart confident after Palace fall short of safety

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Buzsaky penalty helps Warnock do his old club Palace a big favour

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Watford were plunged deeper into relegation trouble in the Championship following Neil Warnock’s decision to field a full-strength Queen’s Park Rangers team after already securing his team’s survival.

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Hughton overjoyed by Newcastle promotion

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton heaped praise on the club’s players and fans after a regulation 2-0 win over condemned Plymouth saw them crowned Coca-Cola Championship champions last night.

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Nolan takes Newcastle to within a point of the title

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

In 2006, Reading romped away with the Championship title. Four years on, and it is all but Newcastle United’s. They do not play on Saturday, but if West Bromwich Albion fail to beat Middlesbrough at the weekend then Chris Hughton’s side claim it without having to earn a point away to Plymouth Argyle on Monday

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Holloway calls on Tangerines to end Newcastle home rule

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

The Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has challenged his play-off chasers to spoil another Newcastle party and “smack them off the face of the Earth”.

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Peterborough unveil new manager

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Peterborough have confirmed the appointment of Gary Johnson as their new manager. Related Stories Newcastle up as Forest draw blank Championship round-up: Watford bear Brunt of late Baggies equaliser Cardiff force Forest to battle for play-off spot Nolan kick-starts promotion party Newcastle deserve promotion says Hughton

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Newcastle deserve promotion says Hughton

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has told his players they deserve to be back in the Barclays Premier League after watching them edge closer to the Coca-Cola Championship title. Related Stories Newcastle promoted back to Premier League Newcastle up as Forest draw blank Championship round-up: Watford bear Brunt of late Baggies equaliser Cardiff force Forest to battle for play-off spot Nolan kick-starts promotion party

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Nolan kick-starts promotion party

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

After an absence of 316 days, Newcastle United returned to the Premier League with almost indecent haste last night. That they have done so by utterly dominating the Championship, despite exiting the top flight in disarray less than 12 months ago, underlined the worrying gulf between the top two tiers of English football. That, however, is a debate for another day.

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Cardiff force Forest to battle for play-off spot

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Nottingham Forest missed the chance to set a club record as play-off rivals Cardiff ended their run of consecutive home wins at 12 yesterday but the crucial statistic was the one that enabled Newcastle to begin their promotion party before kick-off against Sheffield United. By limiting third-placed Forest to a point, Cardiff ensured the Magpies cannot finish lower than second. Related Stories Clash of promotion hopefuls ends in stalemate Newcastle promoted back to Premier League Newcastle up as Forest draw blank Championship round-up: Watford bear Brunt of late Baggies equaliser Nolan kick-starts promotion party

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Newcastle promoted back to Premier League

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Newcastle sealed a return to the Premier League tonight after promotion rival Nottingham Forest failed to beat Cardiff, guaranteeing the Magpies a top two finish in the Championship.

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Barton’s joy as Newcastle close in on promotion

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Joey Barton wouldn’t be everyone’s choice as a late invite to a party, as the team-mate who received a cigar in the eye at Manchester City’s 2004 Christmas bash would no doubt testify, but the midfielder has timed his comeback from injury perfectly to coincide with Newcastle’s promotion celebrations. Related Stories West Bromwich close on top tier thanks to Koren double Newcastle: ready for the big time again? Davies keeps fighting after Forest end run

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West Bromwich close on top tier thanks to Koren double

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

The prospect of Black Country derbies in the Premier League drew closer after West Bromwich Albion made Leicester their eight consecutive victims at home, a result that took Wolverhampton’s neighbours 12 points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest in the fight for automatic promotion from the Championship. Related Stories Newcastle: ready for the big time again?

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Crystal Palace move closer to finding owner

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Crystal Palace are a step closer to having new owners after ‘preferred bidder’ status was granted to a consortium of businessmen who want to buy the club. Related Stories Ameobi makes his presence felt

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Ameobi makes his presence felt

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Since the turn of the year, Newcastle’s return to the Premier League has been a matter not of if, but when. They will have a first opportunity to answer that question on Saturday, when victory at Peterborough, coupled with an eighth consecutive away defeat for their comprehensively vanquished opponents here, will officially end their short exile from the top flight. Related Stories Roy Keane dismisses sack reports

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Roy Keane dismisses sack reports

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Ipswich manager Roy Keane has dismissed newspaper speculation he is set to lose his job at Portman Road.

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Forest keep home fires burning

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

The current Nottingham Forest team have a long way to go before they can be compared with some of the great sides in City Ground history, but Billy Davies’s promotion hopefuls equalled a 30-year-old club record last night when they recorded their 12th consecutive home league victory. The last time Forest enjoyed such a run was in 1980, during Brian Clough’s glory years, when four home wins at the start of the season followed the eight recorded at the end of the previous campaign. Related Stories Batt brings faltering Leeds into range Carroll shrugs off controversy to keep Magpies on title track

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King ensures Pearson talks to rumble on

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Nigel Pearson’s representatives will enter another round of discussions with Leicester City owner Milan Mandaric over a new contract today. His bargaining power should not be too drastically diminished by the manner in which his players wasted the opportunity to make a clear statement of Premier League intent to the notoriously shrewd Serbian-American businessman. Related Stories Round-Up: Hughton hails Newcastle for spiriting up a late equaliser

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Championship round-up: Miller lights up Baggies as Forest’s bid begins to fade

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Graham Dorrans’ second-half penalty and Ishmael Miller’s late strike helped West Bromwich Albion keep the heat on leaders Newcastle and put further daylight between themselves and third-placed Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 win at Swansea last night.

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English soccer heading for salary caps, says Mawhinney

Monday, March 15th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - English soccer clubs must be prepared for salary capping, former Football League chairman Brian Mawhinney warned on Monday.

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championship Fan zone Every game – by the people who care most

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Was it a fair result? Related Stories League round-up: Dorrans gives Albion an advantage but Forest falter Boro sparkle but Strachan wants more

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Chester City wound up in High Court

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Chester City have today been wound up in the High Court - but a fans’ group have vowed to resurrect the club. Related Stories Jones hails the mental toughness of Bluebirds Koren puts Albion back up into second place Iwelumo’s volley proves size of task facing Hart Taarabt keeps Warnock’s revival rolling

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Warnock targets Premier League with QPR

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Neil Warnock today set his sights on reaching the Premier League with QPR after being unveiled as the new manager at Loftus Road. Related Stories Macclesfield boss Alexander dies aged 53 Alexander’s family to decide if game goes ahead Macclesfield match to go ahead

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Macclesfield match to go ahead

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Macclesfield assistant boss Gary Simpson has confirmed this weekend’s Coca-Cola League Two match at Hereford will go ahead as scheduled following the death of manager Keith Alexander.

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Alexander’s family to decide if game goes ahead

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Keith Alexander’s family will be asked to decide whether Macclesfield’s League Two match at Hereford on Saturday should go ahead following his shock death. Related Stories Crystal Palace claim Warnock announcement is ‘premature’ Hart confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager Crystal Palace confirm Warnock departure Palace turn to troubleshooter Hart after Warnock departs Macclesfield boss Alexander dies aged 53

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Hart confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Crystal Palace have today named Paul Hart as their new manager to replace Neil Warnock. Related Stories New manager to be unveiled tomorrow Crystal Palace claim Warnock announcement is ‘premature’ Crystal Palace confirm Warnock departure

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Crystal Palace claim Warnock announcement is ‘premature’

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Crystal Palace this morning claimed QPR’s confirmation that Neil Warnock has been appointed as manager at Loftus Road is “premature”. Related Stories New manager to be unveiled tomorrow

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New manager to be unveiled tomorrow

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Neil Warnock will become Queens Park Rangers’ fourth manager of the season tomorrow after the Championship club agreed compensation terms with divisional rivals Crystal Palace.

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Crystal Palace inundated with offers

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The administrators of Crystal Palace have confirmed that they have had interest from 36 separate buyers for the Coca-Cola Championship club after extending the deadline for bids by a fortnight.

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Ambrose fears Warnock exit

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose admits losing manager Neil Warnock would be a massive blow for the club. Related Stories Notts County appoint Cotterill Cotterill takes over at Magpies

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Notts County appoint Cotterill

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Notts County today announced the club will avoid going into administration this season and named Steve Cotterill as their new manager.

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Warnock asked to explain comments

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

The Football Association have asked Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock to explain his post-match comments following his side’s draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Related Stories Warnock denies link to QPR Notts County owner calls for police action over Munto era West Brom targeting top spot FA to review Warnock’s outburst at linesman over corner controversy

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West Brom targeting top spot

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo admits victory over Cardiff tonight would be a “great result” as the Baggies look to return to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. Related Stories Warnock denies link to QPR Notts County owner calls for police action over Munto era

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Notts County owner calls for police action over Munto era

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Notts County’s new owner plans to call in the police over concerns about accounts left behind by Munto Finance, the company that took over at Meadow Lane last summer with promises of multi-million pound investment. Related Stories Davies tells Forest to draw on history to achieve promotion Boro’s revival gives division a bad name shows mediocrity is a norm Fan zone: Every game – by the people who care most Boro’s revival gives division a bad name Warnock denies link to QPR

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Warnock denies link to QPR

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock insists he has not spoken to QPR following weekend speculation linking him with the west Londoners. Related Stories Ferguson’s loan rangers fire blank Davies tells Forest to draw on history to achieve promotion Boro’s revival gives division a bad name shows mediocrity is a norm Fan zone: Every game – by the people who care most Boro’s revival gives division a bad name

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Boro’s revival gives division a bad name

Monday, February 15th, 2010

The humble Championship is regularly lauded for being everything its bigger, more brash cousin the Premier League isn’t, in terms of its refreshing uncertainty of outcome and evenly matched participants. Related Stories Robson lifts Boro by getting off mark Ferguson’s loan rangers fire blank Davies tells Forest to draw on history to achieve promotion Boro’s revival gives division a bad name shows mediocrity is a norm Fan zone: Every game – by the people who care most

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