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Bill Nicholson – Football’s Perfectionist by Brian Scovell
Bill Nicholson was, and remains, one of the true (and few) great football managers yet is possibly the most unsung of their number, considering how the names Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankley, Brian Clough and Jock Stein still frequently appear in the media.
A Yorkshireman who, it would appear, [...]

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As another season draws to a close and we look back at the events that have unfolded there is a tendency to focus on the individuals upon whose shoulders the various successes and failures have rested. Refreshingly, this season has seen the praise focussed primarily on managerial ability. Looking at the Premier League one can [...]

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The race for the fourth place in the Premier League ended last night with Tottenham Hotspur beating rivals Manchester City at Eastlands 1-0 and securing that coveted Champions League spot.
Harry Redknapp said that the achievement is a massive step forward for Spurs, who could yet usurp North London rivals Arsenal for third place in the [...]

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Following the recent FA Cup semi-finals that were both played at the national stadium, the FA has stated that the Wembley Stadium turf may need to be re-laid up to seven times each year.  If that’s not shocking enough, the cost of doing so could be a staggering £90,000 a time.
The turf is being relayed [...]

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Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for the Premiership title with a one nil win over relegation battlers Bolton at Stamford Bridge last night, but the win will only to serve the Chelsea haters with more ammunition as Bolton were denied two obvious handball penalty claims during a tough game.
Bolton manager Owen Coyle was [...]

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