FANS eh – where would foot- ball be without them? Well, a damn sight better off in some cases. That’s flippant, of course. Without the punters, the game would collapse. Chelsea and Man City might plod on but, with nobody to play, how long would they last?
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Cherries Aren’t Scared Any More, Says Eunan O’Kane
BOURNEMOUTH midfielder Eunan O’Kane has admitted that the Cherries began the season with an inferiority complex.
New Dad Craig Mackail-Smith Is A Nappy Chappy!
CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH has just spent 13 months on the sidelines nursing an Achilles injury, not to mention his new daughter, and he’s recently turned 30.
Doncaster Boss Paul Dickov Is Still Proving The Doubters Wrong
PAUL Dickov raises his hand and, one finger at a time, strikes off the reasons he shouldn’t have made it as a footballer.
Keeping Faith With Nigel Pearson Was Leicester’s Best Move
LEICESTER found themselves back in the Premier League on Saturday night without kicking a ball as both QPR and Derby County lost.
Neil Harris’ Return As A Lifesaver
NEIL HARRIS was back on his old stomping ground this week, tearing around the Den like his life depended on it.
‘Bonkers’ Marcin Wasilewski Will Get New Leicester Deal
LEICESTER boss Nigel Pearson has praised “bonkers” centre-back Marcin Wasilewski – and says the Pole will be handed a new contract.
Neil Warnock: Why I Turned Down Nottingham Forest
WELL what a week that was. One minute I’m at home, a semi-retired football manager. The next I’m nearly in charge of Nottingham Forest.
Jonathan Hogg-ing Family Love Now At Huddersfield
AT FIRST glance Jonathan Hogg’s past year reads like a tale of Premier League misfortune, but the Huddersfield midfielder insists he’s the lucky one having finally been reunited with his young family.
Pack Of Wolves Are Spurring Ipswich On
CHRISTOPHE BERRA says Mick McCarthy is harnessing the spirit of his former Wolves side in a bid to drag Ipswich up through the play-offs.
Passion Gets The Better Of Barnsley Captain Stephen Dawson
BARNSLEY skipper Stephen Dawson admits he was daft to have a pop at the Tykes’ fans – but says his fury was born of desperation to stay up.
Why Wigan are destined to return to the Premier League
The past twelve months have provided a rollercoaster ride for Wigan Athletic fans. Shock winners of the FA Cup in 2013, the club then experienced the heartbreak of Premier League relegation, before their popular manager Roberto Martinez was snapped up by Everton.
Betting tips on the Championship
Earning promotion from the Football League Championship is arguably one of the most financially valuable results a football team can ever achieve.
Chelsea set to send highly-rated youngster Patrick Bamford back out on loan next season
Aside from Premier League betting statistics backing them for this seasons title, Chelsea see the development of their younger players as fundamental for any future success.
Dale Jennings Happy To Swap Bayern For Barnsley
DALE Jennings easily recalls the day in May 2011 when he heard that Bayern Munich wanted to buy him.
From the Football League to World Poker
Ever since the unprecedented poker boom that started in the first half of the 21st century, the time-honored card game has enjoyed immense widespread acclaim amongst a broader and more diverse range of people spanning various countries around the world.
Molineux To Host Major Football Industry Event
KEVIN THELWELL, Wolverhampton Wanderers Head of Football Development and Recruitment will be the main guest speaker at a major football industry event at Molineux.
Where Are They Now? Doncaster Rovers 1983-84 Division Four Runners Up
ANDY KOWALSKI was one of a number of players Billy Bremner signed on free transfers to bolster his squad of youngsters at Doncaster.
No Wembley Regret For Leeds’ Connor Wickham
HE turned his back on a day at Wembley to sign for Leeds, but Connor Wickham says he knew he’d made the right call as soon as he walked through the door.
Birmingham’s Olly Lee: Dagenham Gave Me My Big Break
BIRMINGHAM’S in-form midfielder Olly Lee has thanked Dagenham & Redbridge for giving him his break in football.
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