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  Mellon fury over ‘crazy’ penalty in tough loss

  By Philip Clarke MICKY Mellon criticised a controversial penalty decision after Oldham Athletic’s lost their first home game of the season against a resurgent Chesterfield. Favour Fawunmi cancelled out the Spireites’ opener from Lee Bonis, who converted the rebound after his spot kick for an adjudged handball by Gus Scott-Morriss...

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  Identity crisis puts Clarets in the mire

  Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL AY what you want about Burnley over the last ten years, but the Clarets always had a clear identity. Under Sean Dyche, it was unabashed pragmatism. Under Vincent Kompany, patience and possession. Under Scott Parker, the bus wasn’t so much parked as ruthlessly...

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  PETER’S TEN HEROES ARE FIGHTING FIT

  By Alan Frift PETER Cklamovski hailed the fighting qualities of ten-man Salford as they earned a precious point with this thrilling draw. It was thrill-a-minute action in the first league meeting between the sides after Salford raced into a two-goal lead through Ryan Graydon’s goal and Joe Powell’s wonder strike...

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  FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2026-27

  WEEKLY UPDATE WITH IAN WHITE WELCOME to the second update of this brand new season of Fantasy Football League. Today’s update covers the period from Tuesday, September 1 through to Saturday, September 5. This week sees the start of our first Manager of the Month as we slid calmly into...