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  Blackburn have bungled but they will stave off drop

  Guy Branston FORMER EFL DEFENDER AND FOOTBALL CONSULTANT Of all the teams in the Championship relegation battle, Blackburn are the ones who have really underachieved. With their players, their coaches and style of play, they shouldn’t be anywhere near the relegation zone. Unfortunately, they’ve just made too many mistakes, on...

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  Versatile Ethan has skills for the Prem

  FORMER EFL DEFENDER AND FOOTBALL CONSULTANT Guy Branston I’VE believed for several years now that defensive midfielders make excellent central defenders in the modern game. The role has changed immeasurably since my days at centre-half. It’s not an aerial game anymore. Heading has all but gone from elite football and...

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  Gary is the right man to rescue Blues…

  Guy Branston FORMER EFL DEFENDER AND FOOTBALL CONSULTANT If you're an interim manager of Gary Rowett’s stature, you’ll pick up wins and get Birmingham out of trouble. Gary’s a great head coach, one of the best in the business. His work-rate is a joke. His coaching technique and tactical knowledge...