CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH has just spent 13 months on the sidelines nursing an Achilles injury, not to mention his new daughter, and he’s recently turned 30.
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In The Football League Paper (April 13)
THE Football League Paper is still on sale today and with the season reaching the business end, we’ve got all the news plus reports and pictures from Saturday’s games!
FA Cup Win Would Give Whole City A Boost, Says Sheffield United Boss Nigel Clough
NIGEL CLOUGH has transformed Sheffield United since his arrival in October and the Blades are back at the home of English football.
Doncaster Boss Paul Dickov Is Still Proving The Doubters Wrong
PAUL Dickov raises his hand and, one finger at a time, strikes off the reasons he shouldn’t have made it as a footballer.
Keeping Faith With Nigel Pearson Was Leicester’s Best Move
LEICESTER found themselves back in the Premier League on Saturday night without kicking a ball as both QPR and Derby County lost.
Wigan’s Journey Back To Wembley In The FA Cup
FA CUP holders Wigan Athletic are back at Wembley again this weekend and are in danger of becoming a bit of a regular!
Where are they now? Preston 1995-96 Division Three Champions
STEVE WILKINSON was a prolific goalscorer in the lower divisions and was the ideal signing for Preston’s bid to climb out of Division Three.
Let’s Hope Sam Vokes Gets His Premier League Chance
WHEN I interviewed Sam Vokes exactly two years ago, the striker was a million miles from the fearsome goal-machine he is today.
Neil Harris’ Return As A Lifesaver
NEIL HARRIS was back on his old stomping ground this week, tearing around the Den like his life depended on it.
In The Football League Paper (April 6)
THE Football League Paper is still on sale today and with the season reaching the business end, we’ve got all the news plus reports and pictures from Saturday’s games!
‘Bonkers’ Marcin Wasilewski Will Get New Leicester Deal
LEICESTER boss Nigel Pearson has praised “bonkers” centre-back Marcin Wasilewski – and says the Pole will be handed a new contract.
Neil Warnock: Why I Turned Down Nottingham Forest
WELL what a week that was. One minute I’m at home, a semi-retired football manager. The next I’m nearly in charge of Nottingham Forest.
Jonathan Hogg-ing Family Love Now At Huddersfield
AT FIRST glance Jonathan Hogg’s past year reads like a tale of Premier League misfortune, but the Huddersfield midfielder insists he’s the lucky one having finally been reunited with his young family.
Pack Of Wolves Are Spurring Ipswich On
CHRISTOPHE BERRA says Mick McCarthy is harnessing the spirit of his former Wolves side in a bid to drag Ipswich up through the play-offs.
Passion Gets The Better Of Barnsley Captain Stephen Dawson
BARNSLEY skipper Stephen Dawson admits he was daft to have a pop at the Tykes’ fans – but says his fury was born of desperation to stay up.
Quiet Man Russ Wilcox Is Making A Noise At Scunthorpe
SCUNTHORPE star Dave Syers has revealed the secret of manager Russ Wilcox’s success – keeping the hairdryer unplugged and the teacups unsmashed.
Why Wigan are destined to return to the Premier League
The past twelve months have provided a rollercoaster ride for Wigan Athletic fans. Shock winners of the FA Cup in 2013, the club then experienced the heartbreak of Premier League relegation, before their popular manager Roberto Martinez was snapped up by Everton.
Betting tips on the Championship
Earning promotion from the Football League Championship is arguably one of the most financially valuable results a football team can ever achieve.
Chelsea set to send highly-rated youngster Patrick Bamford back out on loan next season
Aside from Premier League betting statistics backing them for this seasons title, Chelsea see the development of their younger players as fundamental for any future success.
In The Football League Paper (March 23)
THE Football League Paper is still on sale today and with the season reaching the business end, we’ve got all the news plus reports and pictures from Saturday’s games!