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  Chris Dunlavy: Why West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo needs to go on the attack

  Chris Dunlavy questions whether Nuno Espirito Santo’s cautious approach can deliver the attacking football West Ham United’s Championship title favourites are expected to produce.

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  Adam Virgo: Give West Ham skipper Jarrod Bowen credit for his loyalty

  Adam Virgo believes Jarrod Bowen has made a smart decision by staying with West Ham, with the former Brighton defender arguing there is no guarantee a move elsewhere would improve the winger’s career or life.

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  Chris Dunlavy: Championship play-off expansion keeps the promotion dream alive

  With Tony Mowbray backing the move, Chris Dunlavy argues that extending the Championship play-offs gives more clubs something meaningful to fight for and supporters a reason to keep dreaming.

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  Guy Branston: Expect enormous interest in ace Will Lankshear

  If Tottenham get relegated from the Premier League, I don’t see any reason why Will Lankshear shouldn’t be given a chance to lead the line next season.