After some confusion, Dougie Freedman has been confirmed as the new boss of Bolton Wanderers, Paul Jewell has left Ipswich and neither Blackburn nor Crystal Palace have full time managers.
After the midweek games finished, it’s possible to say that things are slightly clearer than they were before. Leicester and Cardiff are still battling neck and [...]
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‘Tomorrow’ became a flexible concept after England’s win over San Marino: I simply forgot to post this last weekend and although I’ve seen the statistics about the bottom of the table elsewhere, I researched them myself a week ago and it came as a surprise to me to see them in print.
We’re now into the [...]
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After a slightly manic last couple of weeks, Cardiff have taken over at the top of the nPower Championship, but that shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. Since 2009-10 they’ve always spent some time in pole position during autumn but have never converted that advantage into promotion.
Leicester moved into second place with a 2-0 [...]
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Tags: Cardiff · Charlton · Ipswich · Nottm Forest · Peterborough United · Watford
Thanks to an outbreak of unpredictable results, last weekend was one that prompted one of the periodic bouts of head scratching that usually happens once or twice a season amongst fans of Championship clubs. Leaders Brighton – unbeaten at home this season – were beaten by Birmingham, who hadn’t won an away game since last [...]
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On paper, this evening’s match looks like a good one – the Tangerines have started well and already look like genuine promotion candidates and while none of the clubs promoted from League 1 look as if they’re going to emulate Norwich and Southampton this season, Huddersfield look as if they’re the best prepared for the [...]
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