LES PHILLIPS was part of the Oxford United side who, under the combined efforts of owner Robert Maxwell and manager Jim Smith went from Division Three to League Cup winners in three successive seasons.
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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!
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.
Where Are They Now? Gillingham 1995-96 Division Three Runners-Up
NEIL SMITH says Tony Pulis was a breath of fresh air when he walked into Priestfield Stadium and started to sprinkle his magic dust.
Barnsley Are Saviours For Liam Lawrence
LIAM Lawrence has vowed to steer Barnsley to Championship survival after the Tykes saved him from a Greek “nightmare”.
Life Of Brian Is Happier At Home
By Chris Dunlavy CAR, apartment, a hefty contract and an adventure in far-flung Eastern Europe – it all seemed too […]
Why I won’t be next Owls boss
I THOUGHT I’d seen it all as a manager but this week has been a bit crazy. Four managers go […]
Southend United on the up thanks to Phil Brown
JOHN WHITE hasn’t taken long to settle at Southend after his summer move from Colchester. Little wonder as the right-back […]
Red is go for Preston
I HAD to laugh when I saw what happened in the Port Vale v Preston game. Mind you, I don’t […]
Crawley Town unveil John Gregory
JOHN GREGORY has returned to football management as new boss of League One club Crawley Town. The six-time England midfielder […]
Where Are They Now? Northampton Town 1975-76 Division Four Runners Up
Where Are They Now? Northampton Town 1975-76 Division Four Runners Up JIM HALL believes the relaxed attitude of manager Bill […]
You need luck to survive in the sack race
WELL, the sacking season is well and truly upon us now. After David Weir at Sheffield United, this week has […]
A tale of two strikers as Paul Hayes starts afresh at Plymouth Argyle
NOT so long ago, Paul Hayes was the experienced old hand and Gary Hooper was the green kid fresh out […]
Not only Manchester United have a teenage sensation
TWO goals. That’s all it took to turn Manchester United’s Adnan Januzaj from teenage prospect to future superstar.
From Billericay to League boss with Newport County
IF you’ve played in the Premier League, big jobs in management will simply fall into your lap. At least that’s […]
Kranjcar: Watch me go when I’m fit
NIKO Kranjcar is still some way short of his best but the Croatia international says he already feels at home […]
Feeder clubs? Try a taste of Italy
SIENA is a beautiful town. Terracotta tiles, winding cobbled streets and a big church tower with spectacular views across the […]
Darikwa: Lambert inspires me to dream of England
INTERNATIONAL football is on the agenda, and the possibility of League Two players making it to the highest level. But […]
Gary O’Neil: I’m more nervous at golf than football
FOR most footballers, the golf course is a place you go to knock off, loosen the shoulders and have a […]
Dream Team: Kevin O’Connor (Brentford)
The Brentford midfielder chooses his favourite XI, made up from players he has played with or against in his football career.