England - Championship
Plymouth Argyle away at Reading - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Plymouth Argyle away at Reading
Follow all the action as Plymouth Argyle travel away to Reading at Madejski Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Ipswich Town away at Queens Park Rangers - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Ipswich Town away at Queens Park Rangers
Follow all the action as Ipswich Town travel away to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Barnsley away at Middlesbrough - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Barnsley away at Middlesbrough
Follow all the action as Barnsley travel away to Middlesbrough at The Riverside Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Crystal Palace v Swansea City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Crystal Palace v Swansea City Follow every kick as Crystal Palace take on Swansea City at Selhurst Park in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Middlesbrough v Barnsley - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Middlesbrough v Barnsley Follow every kick as Middlesbrough take on Barnsley at The Riverside Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Reading v Plymouth Argyle - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Reading v Plymouth Argyle Follow every kick as Reading take on Plymouth Argyle at Madejski Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town Follow every kick as Queens Park Rangers take on Ipswich Town at Loftus Road Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Swansea City away at Crystal Palace - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Swansea City away at Crystal Palace
Follow all the action as Swansea City travel away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Barnsley away at Middlesbrough - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Barnsley away at Middlesbrough
Follow all the action as Barnsley travel away to Middlesbrough at The Riverside Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Crystal Palace v Swansea City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Crystal Palace v Swansea City Follow every kick as Crystal Palace take on Swansea City at Selhurst Park in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Ipswich Town away at Queens Park Rangers - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Ipswich Town away at Queens Park Rangers
Follow all the action as Ipswich Town travel away to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Middlesbrough v Barnsley - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Middlesbrough v Barnsley Follow every kick as Middlesbrough take on Barnsley at The Riverside Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Plymouth Argyle away at Reading - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Plymouth Argyle away at Reading
Follow all the action as Plymouth Argyle travel away to Reading at Madejski Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town Follow every kick as Queens Park Rangers take on Ipswich Town at Loftus Road Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 20:00
Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool Follow every kick as Sheffield Wednesday take on Blackpool at Hillsborough in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
West Bromwich Albion v Scunthorpe United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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West Bromwich Albion v Scunthorpe United Follow every kick as West Bromwich Albion take on Scunthorpe United at The Hawthorns in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Preston North End v Sheffield United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Preston North End v Sheffield United Follow every kick as Preston North End take on Sheffield United at Deepdale in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Newcastle United away at Derby County - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Newcastle United away at Derby County
Follow all the action as Newcastle United travel away to Derby County at Pride Park Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Peterborough United away at Cardiff City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Peterborough United away at Cardiff City
Follow all the action as Peterborough United travel away to Cardiff City at Ninian Park
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Leicester City v Doncaster Rovers - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Leicester City v Doncaster Rovers Follow every kick as Leicester City take on Doncaster Rovers at The Walkers Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Derby County v Newcastle United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Derby County v Newcastle United Follow every kick as Derby County take on Newcastle United at Pride Park Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Doncaster Rovers away at Leicester City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Doncaster Rovers away at Leicester City
Follow all the action as Doncaster Rovers travel away to Leicester City at The Walkers Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Blackpool away at Sheffield Wednesday - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Blackpool away at Sheffield Wednesday
Follow all the action as Blackpool travel away to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Bristol City away at Watford - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Bristol City away at Watford
Follow all the action as Bristol City travel away to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Cardiff City v Peterborough United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Cardiff City v Peterborough United Follow every kick as Cardiff City take on Peterborough United at Ninian Park in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Coventry City v Nottingham Forest - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest Follow every kick as Coventry City take on Nottingham Forest at Ricoh Arena in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Sheffield United away at Preston North End - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Sheffield United away at Preston North End
Follow all the action as Sheffield United travel away to Preston North End at Deepdale
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Nottingham Forest away at Coventry City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Nottingham Forest away at Coventry City
Follow all the action as Nottingham Forest travel away to Coventry City at Ricoh Arena
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Blackpool away at Sheffield Wednesday - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Blackpool away at Sheffield Wednesday
Follow all the action as Blackpool travel away to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Newcastle United away at Derby County - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Newcastle United away at Derby County
Follow all the action as Newcastle United travel away to Derby County at Pride Park Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
West Bromwich Albion v Scunthorpe United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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West Bromwich Albion v Scunthorpe United Follow every kick as West Bromwich Albion take on Scunthorpe United at The Hawthorns in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Watford v Bristol City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Watford v Bristol City Follow every kick as Watford take on Bristol City at Vicarage Road Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool Follow every kick as Sheffield Wednesday take on Blackpool at Hillsborough in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Preston North End v Sheffield United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Preston North End v Sheffield United Follow every kick as Preston North End take on Sheffield United at Deepdale in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Leicester City v Doncaster Rovers - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Leicester City v Doncaster Rovers Follow every kick as Leicester City take on Doncaster Rovers at The Walkers Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Derby County v Newcastle United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Derby County v Newcastle United Follow every kick as Derby County take on Newcastle United at Pride Park Stadium in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Coventry City v Nottingham Forest - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest Follow every kick as Coventry City take on Nottingham Forest at Ricoh Arena in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Cardiff City v Peterborough United - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Cardiff City v Peterborough United Follow every kick as Cardiff City take on Peterborough United at Ninian Park in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010, kick off time 19:45
Doncaster Rovers away at Leicester City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Doncaster Rovers away at Leicester City
Follow all the action as Doncaster Rovers travel away to Leicester City at The Walkers Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Scunthorpe United away at West Bromwich Albion - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Scunthorpe United away at West Bromwich Albion
Follow all the action as Scunthorpe United travel away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Peterborough United away at Cardiff City - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Peterborough United away at Cardiff City
Follow all the action as Peterborough United travel away to Cardiff City at Ninian Park
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Bristol City away at Watford - Follow LIVE text commentary
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Bristol City away at Watford
Follow all the action as Bristol City travel away to Watford at Vicarage Road Stadium
in the Football League Championship on 09-Feb-2010...
Coca-Cola Championship Matchday Twenty Nine- Middlesbrough v Barnsley
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:54
Match Preview Team News Ryan Shotton misses out as he starts a four match suspension for his red card against Watford...
Its Down To The Players Doing Their Jobs - Oggy
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:50
Oggy on formations Coventry City goalkeeping coach and club legend Steve Ogrizovic has said that it is the players that matter rather than the formations they play in...
Martin completes Rams switch
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:29
Derby have completed the signing of Millwall winger David Martin on an emergency loan until the end of the season...
Gorman- We would have prevented slump
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:29
Former QPR assistant boss John Gorman feels he and ex-manager Jim Magilton would have prevented the club`s current dramatic slump...
Martin completes Rams switch
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:29
Derby have completed the signing of Millwall winger David Martin on an emergency loan until the end of the season...
Gorman- We would have prevented slump
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:29
Former QPR assistant boss John Gorman feels he and ex-manager Jim Magilton would have prevented the club`s current dramatic slump...
Martins Rams switch goes through
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:21
The 24-year-old, who played against the Rams in both FA Cup third-round ties last month, was due to join the Championship club before the close of the January transfer window but the move fell through...
Martins Rams switch goes through
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:21
The 24-year-old, who played against the Rams in both FA Cup third-round ties last month, was due to join the Championship club before the close of the January transfer window but the move fell through...
Shakespeare in bullish mood ahead of home double
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:17
Assistant boss Craig Shakespeare is confident Leicester can cope with the pressure of expectation in their two home matches this week...
Shakespeare in bullish mood ahead of home double
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:17
Assistant boss Craig Shakespeare is confident Leicester can cope with the pressure of expectation in their two home matches this week...
Gorman- We could have stopped rot
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:17
The duo left Loftus Road in December following back-to-back defeats and Magilton`s dressing-room bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky...
Gorman- We could have stopped rot
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:17
The duo left Loftus Road in December following back-to-back defeats and Magilton`s dressing-room bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky...
Shakespeare hoping Foxes perform
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:11
The Foxes moved back into the Championship play-off places with a win at top-six rivals Blackpool on Saturday...
Shakespeare hoping Foxes perform
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:11
The Foxes moved back into the Championship play-off places with a win at top-six rivals Blackpool on Saturday...
Manager comments ahead of tonights big game
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 12:02
Dave Jones v Jim Gannon "The Peterborough players will want to impress the new boss," said Dave Jones...
Feb 10th A date with destiny
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:53
Cardiff City are due to face being wound up tomorrow unless the tax bill of £2...
Davies - Supporters crucial to promotion bid
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:48
Boss Billy Davies insists Nottingham Forest`s fans will be pivotal to the club`s automatic promotion challenge...
Advert seeks buyer for Palace
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:28
The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in Tuesday`s Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club...
Advert seeks buyer for Palace
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:28
The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in Tuesday`s Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club...
Advert placed to get Eagles sold
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:27
The P&A Partnership are offering buyers the chance to own "a long-established south London club" who are "currently enjoying success in the FA Cup"...
Match officials for City v Peterborough
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:16
Ref: Mr A M Penn ( W Mids / FL); Linesmen: R J Martin ( Somerset ) and S J Martin (Staffs);Fourth Official: A J Nunn (Wilts)...
Match officials for City v Peterborough
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:16
Ref: Mr A M Penn ( W Mids / FL); Linesmen: R J Martin ( Somerset ) and S J Martin (Staffs);Fourth Official: A J Nunn (Wilts)...
City v Peterborough Match Preview
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:15
Jay Bothroyd is 50/50 to line up against struggling Peterborough at Cardiff City Stadium as Cardiff look to get their play-off charge back on track...
City v Peterborough Match Preview
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 11:15
Jay Bothroyd is 50/50 to line up against struggling Peterborough at Cardiff City Stadium as Cardiff look to get their play-off charge back on track...
The Return Of The Gazza Flick
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:56
Andy Carroll got man-of-the-match against Cardiff, and probably rightly so, but never mind the 5-1 scoreline ...
Hughton Plays Down 60-Year Old Record
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:55
Newcastle`s win over Cardiff stretched their unbeaten run to 15 games and broke a club record which had stood for 60 years...
Everybodys Second Team Not For Fitz Hall
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:49
Fitz Hall grew up in Walthamstow but Newcastle United was his team! And he wanted to play at St James` Park, just like his boyhood heroes Peter Beardsley and Andy Cole...
Pearce Tells Capello To Look At Geordie Boy
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:44
I have had a soft spot for Stuart Pearce ever since that night at the City Ground when he picked the Toon to play in his testimonial and he announced "Newcastle fans are the best in the world!" He came to play for us late in his career, but I wished he had arrived at St James` Park ten years earlier...
Pearce Tells Capello To Look At Geordie Boy
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:44
I have had a soft spot for Stuart Pearce ever since that night at the City Ground when he picked the Toon to play in his testimonial and he announced "Newcastle fans are the best in the world!" He came to play for us late in his career, but I wished he had arrived at St James` Park ten years earlier...
James relishing North End opportunity
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:39
Matthew James is confident he can make the step up from Manchester United`s reserves to playing in the Coca-Cola Championship with Preston...
James relishing North End opportunity
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:39
Matthew James is confident he can make the step up from Manchester United`s reserves to playing in the Coca-Cola Championship with Preston...
Former Toon Boss Finds Grenade Outside His House
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:37
Two men were jailed on Monday over a planned arson attack in which a military hand grenade was left outside former Newcastle manager Kenny Dalglish`s home...
Former Toon Boss Finds Grenade Outside His House
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:37
Two men were jailed on Monday over a planned arson attack in which a military hand grenade was left outside former Newcastle manager Kenny Dalglish`s home...
Cardiff Fan Replies- We Are Not Troublemakers
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:34
Following trouble outside of SJP after the Cardiff match, we put the spotlight on the Welsh fans who have built up a bad reputation over the years...
Cardiff Fan Replies- We Are Not Troublemakers
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:34
Following trouble outside of SJP after the Cardiff match, we put the spotlight on the Welsh fans who have built up a bad reputation over the years...
James out to impress at Deepdale
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:33
The England under-20 midfielder, 18, has agreed an emergency loan with North End until the end of the season...
Wednesday set to be unchanged as Holloway disciplines players
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:13
Owls Vs Seasiders: Team news Sheffield Wednesday face Blackpool at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening looking for three vital points in their bid to steer clear of the Coca-Cola Championship relegation zone...
Wednesday set to be unchanged as Holloway disciplines players
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 10:13
Owls Vs Seasiders: Team news Sheffield Wednesday face Blackpool at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening looking for three vital points in their bid to steer clear of the Coca-Cola Championship relegation zone...
Baggies bring in Hammers Nouble
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:52
West Brom have signed West Ham striker Frank Nouble on a month`s loan...
Baggies bring in Hammers Nouble
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:52
West Brom have signed West Ham striker Frank Nouble on a month`s loan...
Delaney- Rangers a Danger
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:40
Former QPR defender and present Town defender Damien Delaney has warned that tonights clash will be no easy pickings for his current club...
Delaney- Rangers a Danger
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:40
Former QPR defender and present Town defender Damien Delaney has warned that tonights clash will be no easy pickings for his current club...
Guthrie hoping to play a central role
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:39
NEWCASTLE UNITED`S Danny Guthrie is desperate to retain his place in central midfield at Derby County this evening, but Joey Barton`s return to fitness could scupper his chances of securing the role on a permanent basis...
Guthrie hoping to play a central role
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:39
NEWCASTLE UNITED`S Danny Guthrie is desperate to retain his place in central midfield at Derby County this evening, but Joey Barton`s return to fitness could scupper his chances of securing the role on a permanent basis...
Strachan happy with his outlay
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:31
McDonald set for Boro debut tonight Boss certain £3...
Strachan happy with his outlay
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:31
McDonald set for Boro debut tonight Boss certain £3...
New striker hopes fade for tonight
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:04
Ogrizovic says new signing unlikely today Chris Coleman`s hope of signing a new striker on loan in time for tonights home game with Nottingham Forest have run out of time...
New striker hopes fade for tonight
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 09:04
Ogrizovic says new signing unlikely today Chris Coleman`s hope of signing a new striker on loan in time for tonights home game with Nottingham Forest have run out of time...
Pablo and Quinn May Return
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:58
Pablo Counago and Alan Quinn could return to Town`s starting eleven against QPR this evening as manager Roy Keane shuffles his pack...
Pablo and Quinn May Return
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:58
Pablo Counago and Alan Quinn could return to Town`s starting eleven against QPR this evening as manager Roy Keane shuffles his pack...
Crystal Palace place 'for sale' advertisement in newspaper
guardian.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:33
• Administrators take out advert in Financial Times• `A chance to own a long-established south London club`The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in today`s Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club.The P&A Partnership are offering buyers the chance to own "a long-established south London club" who are "currently enjoying success in the FA Cup".The former chairman Simon Jordan has been trying to sell since July 2008, but the Eagles went into administration a fortnight ago with debts upwards of £30million and have been deducted 10 points by the Football League.On the pitch they have won their last three matches to ease clear of the relegation zone and secure a lucrative FA Cup fifth-round tie at home to Ast
Posh boss outlines Boyd free role
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:32
Peterborough United boss Jim Gannon has said it is vital they give midfielder George Boyd the freedom to express himself in attack...
Boyd needs free role says Gannon
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:32
Peterborough United boss Jim Gannon has said it is vital they give midfielder George Boyd the freedom to express himself in attack...
Boyd needs free role says Gannon
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:32
Peterborough United boss Jim Gannon has said it is vital they give midfielder George Boyd the freedom to express himself in attack...
Is it time for League Two to go semi-professional and regionalise?
guardian.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:01
Debt is the greatest problem facing football today and the game could get itself back in shape and help fans with radical change – just ask sinking StockportThought of the weekStockport County extended their winless League One run to 16 games when they lost 3-1 at home to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday. Small wonder they remain stuck to the bottom of the table, continuing to break all sorts of unenviable records while accumulating debts. It is all such a mess – and makes you wonder if everyone involved might not be happier were Stockport, along with other clubs at their level, to turn semi-professional.At a stroke, overheads would be reduced. Drastically. Players may lose a little fitness but benefit from the mental stimulation afforded by taking part-time jobs away from football and,
Is it time for League Two to go semi-professional and regionalise?
guardian.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:01
Debt is the greatest problem facing football today and the game could get itself back in shape and help fans with radical change – just ask sinking StockportThought of the weekStockport County extended their winless League One run to 16 games when they lost 3-1 at home to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday. Small wonder they remain stuck to the bottom of the table, continuing to break all sorts of unenviable records while accumulating debts. It is all such a mess – and makes you wonder if everyone involved might not be happier were Stockport, along with other clubs at their level, to turn semi-professional.At a stroke, overheads would be reduced. Drastically. Players may lose a little fitness but benefit from the mental stimulation afforded by taking part-time jobs away from football and,
Is it time for League Two to go semi-professional and regionalise?
guardian.co.uk Feb 09 2010 08:01
Debt is the greatest problem facing football today and the game could get itself back in shape and help fans with radical change – just ask sinking StockportThought of the weekStockport County extended their winless League One run to 16 games when they lost 3-1 at home to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday. Small wonder they remain stuck to the bottom of the table, continuing to break all sorts of unenviable records while accumulating debts. It is all such a mess – and makes you wonder if everyone involved might not be happier were Stockport, along with other clubs at their level, to turn semi-professional.At a stroke, overheads would be reduced. Drastically. Players may lose a little fitness but benefit from the mental stimulation afforded by taking part-time jobs away from football and,
R's duo banned for Town clash
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:59
Mikele Leigertwood and Peter Ramage are suspended for QPR`s visit of Ipswich to Loftus Road on Tuesday evening.
R's duo banned for Town clash
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:59
Mikele Leigertwood and Peter Ramage are suspended for QPR`s visit of Ipswich to Loftus Road on Tuesday evening.
No fresh woe for Sky Blues
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:56
Defenders Ben Turner, Marcus Hall and Jordan Clarke are out but Coventry have no new absentees for the visit of Nottingham Forest.
No fresh woe for Sky Blues
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:56
Defenders Ben Turner, Marcus Hall and Jordan Clarke are out but Coventry have no new absentees for the visit of Nottingham Forest.
Defender to miss out
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:53
Barnsley boss Mark Robins is without the suspended on-loan defender Ryan Shotton for the clash at Middlesbrough.
Defender to miss out
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:53
Barnsley boss Mark Robins is without the suspended on-loan defender Ryan Shotton for the clash at Middlesbrough.
Student murder accused 'spat at'
bbc.co.uk Feb 09 2010 07:50
An A-level pupil accused of killing her boyfriend said she was acting in self defence after he pushed, bit and spat at her.
Blades bring in Bartley
skysports.com Feb 09 2010 07:50
Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Arsenal youngster Kyle Bartley.
Adebola wary of Coventry threat
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 07:50
City old boy warns Coventry will be no pushover Former Coventry City striker Dele Adebola has warned his Nottingham Forest team mates that his old club will not be pushovers, despite being in the lower half of the league table...
Hornets sweat on loan star's fitness
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:44
Jon Harley is set to deputise for Tom Cleverley if the loan man fails to shake off a knee injury for Watford`s visit of Bristol City.
Hornets sweat on loan star's fitness
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:44
Jon Harley is set to deputise for Tom Cleverley if the loan man fails to shake off a knee injury for Watford`s visit of Bristol City.
Martin makes Rams move
skysports.com Feb 09 2010 07:38
David Martin has joined Derby from Millwall until the end of the season on an emergency loan.
Mills missing for Royals
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:31
Reading boss Brian McDermott will be without defender Matt Mills for the relegation six pointer against Plymouth tonight.
Mills missing for Royals
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:31
Reading boss Brian McDermott will be without defender Matt Mills for the relegation six pointer against Plymouth tonight.
McDonald battling to make Boro bow
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:26
Gordon Strachan is waiting to see if new signing Scott McDonald is fit to make his Middlesbrough debut against Barnsley on Tuesday.
McDonald battling to make Boro bow
clubcall.com Feb 09 2010 07:26
Gordon Strachan is waiting to see if new signing Scott McDonald is fit to make his Middlesbrough debut against Barnsley on Tuesday.
Redknapp: Tottenham still in the mix
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 07:26
Harry Redknapp thinks Tottenham still have a `big chance` of qualifying for the Champions League - but admits Liverpool are now favourites.
McPhail hails Cardiff fan support
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 07:22
Cardiff City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen McPhail says the messages of support from fans have helped him during his cancer battle...
McPhail hails Cardiff fan support
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 07:22
Cardiff City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen McPhail says the messages of support from fans have helped him during his cancer battle...
Boro V Barnsley Preview: Last Time Out
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 07:12
Boro V Barnsley Preview: Last Time OutVitalfootball: Barnsley: 09/02/2010 12:12:00Vital takes a look at what happened the last time these two sides met in the Championship, a little under two months ago.
City suffer McCombe blow
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:57
Bristol City defender Jamie McCombe will miss the rest of the current campaign, according to manager Gary Johnson...
Warnock understands Sousa
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:56
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has admitted that he agrees with Swansea City boss Paulo Sousa in part, following his remarks about teams going into administration...
Mackay seeks away-day win
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:55
Watford boss Malky Mackay is sure his side can claim an away day victory that has eluded them since October...
Kuqi shocked at Palace plight
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:55
New Swansea City signing Shefki Kuqi has admitted he is shocked to see his former employers Crystal Palace struggling in administration...
Varney hails new boss Irvine
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:54
Sheffield Wednesday forward Luke Varney has paid new boss Alan Irvine a glowing tribute, insisting he has instilled new self-belief at Hillsborough...
Cox backs Baggies to cope
football.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:53
West Bromwich Albion star Simon Cox believes the promotion chasers will cope without the services of Jerome Thomas, who is set to miss the next four games...
Palace sale advertised in the FT
bbc.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:40
Financially-stricken Championship club Crystal Palace advertise the sale of the club in a national newspaper as their search for a buyer continues.
Cardiff City Must Change Formation Without Jay
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:33
Cardiff City Must Change Formation Without JayVitalfootball: Cardiff: 09/02/2010 11:33:00Cardiff City should be looking at an alternative formation should Jay Bothroyd be unavailable tonight
NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Genius like Kevin Phillips is hard to find - but Darren Bent deserves a place at the World Cup
dailymail.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:32
Kevin Phillips` two devastating goals on Sunday were a reminder of the former Sunderland striker`s goalscoring genius - but Darren Bent is emerging as a worthy successor.
NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Genius like Kevin Phillips is hard to find - but Darren Bent deserves a place at the World Cup
dailymail.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:32
Kevin Phillips` two devastating goals on Sunday were a reminder of the former Sunderland striker`s goalscoring genius - but Darren Bent is emerging as a worthy successor.
Gazza arrested twice in two days
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 06:32
Former England, Newcastle and Spurs star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for the second time in two days, police in Darlington have confirmed.
WC Famous Five - Rob Mullarkey
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 06:29
TEAMtalk Towers veteran Rob Mullarkey takes a trip down memory lane as he fondly remembers and describes his Famous Five World Cup moments.
Wenger: No Chamakh deal done
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 06:22
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger maintains no deal has yet been done to sign Marouane Chamakh on a free transfer from Bordeaux in the summer.
Cardiff City vs Peterborough Utd (Team News)
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 06:22
Cardiff City vs Peterborough Utd (Team News)Vitalfootball: Cardiff: 09/02/2010 11:22:00The latest team news ahead of Cardiff City`s home clash against bottom club Peterborough United
Championship preview
skysports.com Feb 09 2010 06:18
Newcastle United look to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the Championship table on Wednesday.
Gerrard targeting top-three finish
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 06:18
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says a result against a `wounded` Arsenal on Wednesday night could help drive Liverpool to a top-three finish.
Hoops honcho still favours Fortune
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 06:01
Celtic manager Tony Mowbray insists Marc-Antoine Fortune is still top of his list of strikers, despite the arrival of three new frontmen.
Davies dismisses City's top-four bid
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 05:57
Bolton skipper Kevin Davies has dismissed Manchester City`s chances of breaking into the top four of the Premier League this season.
Wenger has a moan, Clichy believes
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 05:28
Arsene Wenger has slammed the press after criticism from Michael Ballack, while Gael Clichy insists Arsenal are not yet out of the title race.
Pressure Points: Toon Can Handle Heat Says Hughton
www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk Feb 09 2010 05:15
Chris confident his side have what it takes to deal with demands of promotion run-in
In-Form Andy Makes Goals Pledge
www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk Feb 09 2010 04:35
Carroll confident rich vein of scoring form will continue during hectic February
Cardiff City Pay HMRC £1m - But Is It Enough ?
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 04:31
Cardiff City Pay HMRC £1m - But Is It Enough ?Vitalfootball: Cardiff: 09/02/2010 09:31:00Cardiff City are set to pay less than 40% of the outstanding debt, despite the full £2.7m being due against a winding-up order
Pannu: Relations with Hammers cordial
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 04:29
Birmingham insist there will be no bad blood when they meet David Sullivan and David Gold at Wednesday`s game with West Ham at Upton Park.
Pompey confirm new takeover talks
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 04:24
Chief executive Peter Storrie has confirmed Portsmouth are in talks with potential new owners as Balram Chainrai looks to sell his interest.
Ambani denies Reds investment talk
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 04:16
India`s wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani has denied reports he is in the running to buy a controlling stake in Premier League giants Liverpool.
Shot Shy Argyle
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 04:10
Shot Shy ArgyleVitalfootball: Plymouth: 09/02/2010 09:10:00Plymouth Argyle are bottom of the Championship shooting league.
Boyd needs free role, says Gannon
bbc.co.uk Feb 09 2010 03:32
Peterborough United boss Jim Gannon says it is vital they give midfielder George Boyd the freedom to express himself in attack.
Paper Talk: Hughes' Turkish delight
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 03:10
Mark Hughes is on the shortlist to become Turkey`s new coach, while Kieron Dyer`s West Ham nightmare will cost them close to £30million.
Hodgson: Bobby can be our dazzler
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 03:10
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has every confidence Bobby Zamora can shoulder the Cottagers` attacking burden in the absence of Andrew Johnson.
Radi Back
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 02:59
Radi BackVitalfootball: Forest: 09/02/2010 07:59:00Nottingham Forest midfielder Radoslaw Majewski, is back in contention for a starting place for the game at Coventry City tonight.
Harold Winton R.I.P.
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 02:35
Harold Winton R.I.P.Vitalfootball: Q.P.R.: 09/02/2010 07:35:00VITAL QPR is saddened to hear news that Club Life President Harold Winton has passed away.
McPhail hails Cardiff fan support
bbc.co.uk Feb 09 2010 02:22
Cardiff midfielder Stephen says messages of support from fans helped him during his cancer treatment.
Trio Dropped After Nightclub Visit
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 02:13
Trio Dropped After Nightclub VisitVitalfootball: Blackpool: 09/02/2010 07:13:00Neal Eardley, Ishmel and Barry Bannan have all been dropped for tonight`s visit to Sheffield Wednesday after a visit to a local nightclub following Saturday`s defeat.
New Irons owner fears 'Armageddon'
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 02:09
David Sullivan fears "Armageddon" if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League - and admits the struggling Upton Park club "is in a mess".
Mancini hopes Vieira 'can stay fit'
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 02:04
Roberto Mancini believes Patrick Vieira can have a huge impact for Manchester City after being impressed with his debut on Saturday.
Referee News
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 02:00
Referee NewsVitalfootball: Blackpool: 09/02/2010 07:00:00Mike Dean will officiate Saturday`s game against Preston.
Laws: Hodgson perfect for England
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 01:54
Brian Laws thinks Roy Hodgson would be "the perfect choice" to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager as he "knows the game inside out".
More Preston Tickets Made Available
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 01:54
More Preston Tickets Made AvailableVitalfootball: Blackpool: 09/02/2010 06:54:00A further 230 tickets have been made available for Saturday`s visit to Preston.
Adam Wins Player Of The Month
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 01:49
Adam Wins Player Of The MonthVitalfootball: Blackpool: 09/02/2010 06:49:00Charlie Adam has won the Coca Cola Championship Player of the Month award for January.
Toshack rates England's WC chances
teamtalk.com Feb 09 2010 01:41
John Toshack believes Fabio Capello`s England will be amongst the three leading contenders to lift the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Eye worries for young diabetics
bbc.co.uk Feb 09 2010 01:38
Doctors say more younger diabetics are needing sight-saving treatment for a condition older patients normally develop.
Manager's Reactions
vitalfootball.co.uk Feb 09 2010 01:25
Manager`s ReactionsVitalfootball: Blackpool: 09/02/2010 06:25:00Ian Holloway and Nigel Pearson have given the press their thoughts about Saturday`s game.