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Championship leaders Cardiff march on

Preston thrash Leeds and Burnley stay in touch. Posted November 01, 2006 by Reuters

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Leeds hoodoo or Preston jinx? There's no such thing!

A week ago, Leeds were cursing the Cardiff jinx they can't break. Now Dave Jones's Bluebirds have broken the hold of their own hoodoo team Preston - and the result could be Premiership football next season. Posted February 25, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Debut hero Nugent proves the Championship touch can work for England

The Preston striker's instant impact suggests that Steve McClaren should use more players from English football's second tier to counter teams like Andorra. Posted March 29, 2007 by John Southworth

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Hero Healy lifts Leeds United's survival hopes - but oh, that defence!

A last-gasp goal by David Healy earned the Elland Road strugglers three invaluable points against high-flying Preston. But things look anything but rosy at the back as Dennis Wise's men battle to stave off relegation. Posted April 01, 2007 by Mark Rasdall

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Birmingham and Sunderland hot up the race for the Premiership

The battle for promotion from the Championship couldn't be tighter with eight teams vying for the two automatic promotion spots. Who will make it, who will grab the four play-off places - and who will miss out altogether? Posted March 15, 2007 by jonathan bagley

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Was David Nugent stupid to snub Sunderland - or is his loyalty to his beloved Everton refreshing?

Roy Keane has withdrawn a £6m offer for the Preston striker after the England striker chose to go on holiday rather than discuss the move. Nugent's dream is to join his Goodison idols - but he could be playing a dangerous game. Posted July 03, 2007 by Gareth Johnson

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When the going gets tough, Barnsley's Simon Davey gets going

Losing the FA Cup semi-final and staring relegation in the face, things looked bleak for the Tykes, but two away wins in a week have turned things around. To an outsider, Simon Davey seems to be doing a wonderful job. Do Barnsley fans feel the same? Posted April 15, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Why are Coventry fans so bitter when Coleman's cutting the mustard?

To an outsider it looks as though Chris Coleman is slowly turning things around at the Ricoh Arena - but it seems the fans might not be quite so sure. Posted September 16, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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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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Was Billy Davies a flaw unto himself at Derby County?

Despite taking the Rams into the Premier League and being linked with many vacant managerial positions, the other boss from Govan finds himself an isolated and unemployed figure. It looks like the lower end of the pyramid is beckoning. Posted February 21, 2008 by Zack Wilson

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Great Scot! Preston's Alan Irvine looks to be from the same mould as a certain Manchester United legend

North End were down and out when Irvine took charge. The appointment was a gamble, but he has been a revelation at Deepdale. Now the only question is just how far can he take them? Posted April 09, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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What do Plymouth, Charlton, QPR, Preston, Burnley, Norwich and Barnsley have in common?

One game to go, and there's still plenty to be decided both at the top and bottom of the league's most unpredictable division, the Coca-Cola Championship. Chester Carrick takes a look at how it's all going to pan out . . . Posted May 01, 2008 by Chester Carrick

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Battle for the Premiership: Who will join Derby County in the play-offs?

Sunderland and Birmingham have already secured Premiership status but six teams are fighting for three remaining play-off places and a chance to join them in the top flight next season. Posted May 04, 2007 by Weston Sabawo

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Derby win again and take another step towards promotion

Posted February 03, 2007 by Reuters

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Derby go six points clear in second division

Posted January 31, 2007 by Reuters

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Great Scots! Manchester United and Everton are in safe hands

Sir Alex Ferguson may have the trophies in the cabinet, but David Moyes is mounting a challenge as he gives the Toffees a taste of success. Posted February 07, 2008 by Syd Farr

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Greedy footballers: Why Dario Gradi has got it all wrong

The Crewe Alexandra legend recently labelled former player Billy Jones "greedy" for wanting to better himself, but this author thinks there's nothing wrong with showing a bit of ambition. Posted June 20, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Who goes up from the Championship? Take your choice from 21 clubs!

It's anyone's guess who's going up to the Premier League. West Brom and Watford look a good bet, but 19 others are still in with a chance, including Bristol City, Stoke, Ipswich, Wolves, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Sheffield United. Posted January 11, 2008 by Chester Carrick

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Race for the Prem: Watford joy as Stoke, Bristol City and Charlton slip up

Sportingo's resident Hornets fan didn't really expect to have a good weekend, but it turned out just fine. Now it's his turn to feel the pressure. Posted March 10, 2008 by Graham Fisher

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Belgium striker Emile Mpenza joins Man City on loan

Posted February 17, 2007 by Reuters

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Thursday Rumour Mill: Tevez to Manchester United, Chelsea chase Chimbonda: Top prizes in a busy market

And you can throw in Spurs, West Ham, Liverpool, Celtic, Rangers, Arsenal, Everton and Portsmouth. Posted July 05, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Leeds United will avoid the drop - and that's from a QPR fan

I'm backing Dennis Wise's men to pull off the Great Escape - as long as it's not at our expense. Posted March 19, 2007 by Mark Benson

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Flying Bluebirds soar four points clear

Cardiff stretch their lead in the Championship despite late Derby strike Posted October 29, 2006 by Reuters

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Are Fulham and Aston Villa the last of the big spenders?

The January transfer window has been positively underwhelming. With two days to go, we're still waiting for the big boys to start splashing out. . Posted January 29, 2007 by The Gaffer

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Cardiff go top of the Championship

The in-form Welsh club leapfrog Birmingham City, relegated from the Premiership last season Posted September 20, 2006 by Reuters

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Awayday delight for second division leaders Birmingham

Posted December 16, 2006 by Reuters

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Harry Catterick: A blue legend who made Everton players see red if they were late for training

The manager who disliked the media, upset players and other managers, and ruled Goodison with an iron fist never really received the recognition he deserved. But he was up there alongside the greats like Busby, Nicholson, Shankly and Revie. Posted July 06, 2008 by Louis Platt

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Is Blackburn's David Bentley the best January acquisition ever?

Posted January 23, 2008 by CaughtOffside.com

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Michael Chopra, from obscurity to stardom

Magpie scourge returns as Cardiff's chirpy hero silences the Sunderland hate brigade Posted November 03, 2006 by Donna Gee

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The Championship is the real premier attraction - not Manchester United and Chelsea

Tired of the big league procession? For real competition experience the roller-coaster division below. Posted November 19, 2006 by Donna Gee

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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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Chelsea win FOUR trophies? If Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs couldn't do it, Scolari has no chance!

The new Stamford Bridge boss reckons his team might, just might, grab a unique Quadruple this season. Sorry mate, it's a non-starter... Posted July 28, 2008 by Phil McCauley

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