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Which is the best football match that you have ever seen?

For this Everton fan it was Wayne Rooney's magical moment against Arsenal five years ago, but every fan has one game that he (or she) remembers as though it was yesterday. In recent times was it Arsenal 5-4 Totteham? Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle? Tottenham 4-3 West Ham? Come on, tell us about it. Posted November 07, 2007 by Ed Bottomley

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Is Big Sam Allardyce destined to go Championship dancing with Wolves?

It's been three weeks since the former Bolton boss was brutally axed as Newcastle United manager. Molineux might be the next venue for the man in the technical area with a mobile phone and five packs of chewing gum. Posted January 30, 2008 by Chester Carrick

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Should the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal be depending on foreign talent?

In the old days football was about muddy pitches, long balls and 11 local lads in the starting line-up. Now the domestic game is a global industry with a 'Not made in UK' label. And it's not helping England. Posted December 11, 2007 by Michael Perukangas

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Is Spurs' Carling Cup win covering over some huge cracks?

The glory, glory day at Wembley hides some gory performances by players who don't seem up to it when it comes to playing Bolton or Birmingham. Posted April 24, 2008 by Pete Lyons-McCarthy

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Chelsea v Man United - the yawn of a new era

For Chelsea and United fans, Saturday marks a special occasion as England's top two clubs battle out the historic first final at the new Wembley. But some of us just don't care who wins. Posted May 18, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Newcastle United's legend bores out a new image

A previously sceptical journalist reveals 1.6 million reasons why she now loves Tyneside superhero Alan Shearer. Posted November 03, 2006 by Donna Gee

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Billy Davies and Derby County ram out a warning to Sir Alex and Man United

Fergie rejected the chance to sign Davies as a player when he was boss at St Mirren. Now the manager of Premiership new boys Derby aims to repay Sir Alex in kind. Posted May 30, 2007 by Philip Smith

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Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United and West Ham legends were icons of a Golden Age

The 70s was a time when footballers thought more about birds, booze and betting than a gold-plated lifestyle. Posted July 07, 2007 by Joe Morris

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Barnsley, Norwich, Southampton, Leicester or Coventry. All recently in the Premier League, but who is heading to League One?

The battle at the top is tense, but this Watford supporter knows that fans of the teams at the bottom are the ones who are really struggling. Posted March 19, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Why I won't be going on about Aidy Hoofroyd's dreadful, dire, despicable Watford

This Hornets fan and Sportingo writer was tempted to write about the team he supports this week, but he has just about managed to avoid the temptation. Posted April 28, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Will the tide turn for Leicester City's Mad-Dog manager?

New strain on the Mandaric-Allen relationship after 26,000 frustrated fans see promoted Blackpool tower above the Foxes at the Walkers Stadium. Posted August 17, 2007 by steve plews

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Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Blackpool – tinkers or stinkers?

Arsene Wenger can pull it off, but Fergie’s come a proper cropper – the Carling Cup brings out the best and the worst of this obsession with squad rotation. Posted September 28, 2007 by Michael Walsh

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Manchester United or Liverpool? Sorry, QPR's my home

How I snubbed the good life and defied my parents to support the Superhoops Posted December 14, 2006 by Mark Benson

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Gillingham, Southend, Stockport County: The pride and passion of football fans

Horses on the line, sic-packs and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the national rail network. Welcome to the world of the English footy fan of the '70s. Posted January 09, 2007 by Paul Parry

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The future's bright and orange for Simon Grayson and Blackpool

A breath of sea air is gusting over the famous old seaside town after the Tangerines' play-off success at Wembley. Expect to hear more about Grayson's boys. Posted May 31, 2007 by Steve Bott

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Spurs keeper boob; Palace boss's dilemma; Clapham's Leeds boost; Blackpool's loan crisis

Why should the big boys have all the fun on the transfer rumour mill? This Sportingo bulletin focuses on the current gossip in the so-called lower leagues (apologies for mentioning Spurs!). Luton and Swindon also feature today. Posted September 28, 2007 by Philip Smith

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Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea aren't in our league - and thank goodness for that!

The Coca-Cola Championship is one of Europe's leading competitions in terms of attendances. And for this Cardiff City fan, the second tier of English football also produces far more excitement than the all-too-predictable Premier League. Posted July 25, 2008 by Gerry Horsfield

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Why Ricky Sbragia may NOT be the next Sunderland manager

After the Roy Keane fiasco, will chairman Niall Quinn be persuaded to gamble on another managerial novice? Posted December 26, 2008 by Danny Hall

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West Brom, Stoke and Hull at the top, Southampton, Leicester and Coventry at the bottom - it'll be a day of real drama in the Championship

They may have all the big-name players, money, and the world's attention, but the Premier League doesn't have a monopoly on excitement. As the Championship prepares for the final day just about everything is up for grabs. It should make for a thrilling afternoon of football. Posted April 30, 2008 by Claire Bee

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High of the Tigers - but will the Championship curse strike Hull City?

Phil Brown's men are the team in form in the promotion race. But now they've got near the top, will the 'favourites tag' curse affect them like it has all the others? This Watford fan hopes so as the Hornets visit the KC Stadium on Saturday. Posted March 25, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Matthews, Mortensen, Ball and Armfield - Blackpool's Wembley legacy

The world-famous Golden Mile became the Golden Smile on Sunday as the Lancashire seaside club won promotion to the Championship. It's the first time the club that once produced legends has been in the top two divisions since 1978. Posted May 28, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Has West Ham's joy of the Rovers come too late?

The win at Blackburn comes as welcome relief, but the malaise at Upton Park runs much deeper. Posted March 19, 2007 by Joe Morris

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Can Doncaster Rovers put the gloss on their great Euro adventure?

The biggest day in Donny's history looms, and they don't intend to let Bristol brush them aside. Posted March 26, 2007 by Philip Smith

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Can Watford make the play-offs? Anxiety is the name of the game

As we approach the last game of the Championship season, Hornets fan Graham Fisher is understandably tense. What is he concerned about? Well, just about everything... Posted May 04, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Crystal Palace, Watford, Leeds, Southend and Wycombe take heart: Home advantage means nothing in the play-offs

Results in the past two seasons demonstrate that while football managers might talk of 'getting them back to our place', it's the the visiting teams which seem to thrive in the lion’s den atmosphere. Posted May 13, 2008 by Chester Carrick

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Yawn of a new era as Carling Cup draw sends Reading to Dagenham

The first-round draw hardly generates excitement as even Championship clubs put out weakened teams in the early rounds. So is there really a future for this competition? Posted June 14, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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The raging bull: How big bucks will take darts to the maximum

Rupert Murdoch has turned footballers into millionaires, Sir Allen Stanford is changing the face of cricket. Are Phil Taylor and Co next in line for a multi-million dollar makeover? Posted June 17, 2008 by Michael Hewitt

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Worried about Hull City and Stoke City being afraid of heights? What about Doncaster Rovers!

Everyone talks about the trouble new clubs will face in the Premier League, but the same difficulties lower down are rarely mentioned. How can Doncaster compete in the Championship where they will meet 16 former Premier League teams? Posted June 17, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Do Shrewsbury's record signings herald a bright new dawn?

Paul Simpson has taken the reins at the New Meadow and signalled his intent by breaking the bank to bring in Grant Holt and Michael Jackson. Posted June 25, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Summer of '66 – when football was Moore fun and West Ham ruled the world

Alf Ramsey's confidence as England boss was not shared by everyone - but his claret and blue contingent brought home the World Cup and sparked the mother of all knees-ups. Posted August 04, 2008 by Joe Morris

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Birmingham, Crystal Palace, Leeds and Darlington on the up and up - but poor Luton Town have NO chance!

Predicting the promotions and relegations throughout the league is not an easy thing to do. Having said that, we all have an opinion. This is mine. What's yours? Posted August 09, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Stoke City the class act in grading young talent - on and off the field

The life of a professional footballer can be a dream come true. But what happens when the dream is ended by injury? Posted December 16, 2008 by Alex Di Cesare

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