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Football League Young Player of the Year award shortlist announced
The trio of Nathan Redmond, Dele Alli and Patrick Bamford listed for prestigious Football League prize
Fulham to enter early contract talks to keep talented youngster
Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal ready to pounce on 18-year old England starlet
Aziz Deen-Conteh reaping rewards of Ashley Cole’s advice
NOT many 21-year-olds can count the most capped English full-back in history as their friend and mentor. But not many have the background of Aziz Deen-Conteh, who has travelled from Sierra Leone to Port Vale, via London and Crete.
McClaren is no wally, says new Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
JIMMY Floyd Hasselbaink is sitting in the Burton Albion Press room when he is asked whether he will swap his expensive tailoring for a tracksuit on the touchline.
Kit’s The Man For Fulham, Says Defender Dan Burn
IF FULHAM fans have heard enough about Felix Magath and dairy products, then Dan Burn has good news with the giant defender believing Kit Symons and the German are like chalk and cheese.
Shrewsbury’s ‘Lucky One’ Micky Mellon Will Savour Chelsea Test
IF JOSE Mourinho began his first stint at Chelsea by declaring himself ‘The Special One’, then Micky Mellon is fast earning a reputation as ‘The Lucky One’ in charge of Shrewsbury.
Chris Dunlavy’s Championship Team of the Year
THE players have spoken. The PFA team of the year is in. And let’s be honest – it’s pretty hard to argue with any of their selections.
Wolves Prove Fans Should Be Ignored
FANS eh – where would foot- ball be without them? Well, a damn sight better off in some cases. That’s flippant, of course. Without the punters, the game would collapse. Chelsea and Man City might plod on but, with nobody to play, how long would they last?
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.
Max Kretzschmar is Wycombe Wanderers’ Messi!
LIONEL MESSI was the name that sprang to mind when Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth was trying to describe Max Kretzschmar’s style of play. But, for boyhood Chelsea fan Max, his hero has always been Gianfranco Zola.
Molineux To Host Major Football Industry Event
KEVIN THELWELL, Wolverhampton Wanderers Head of Football Development and Recruitment will be the main guest speaker at a major football industry event at Molineux.
Sam Walker’s Thrill At Colchester Deal As He Waves Bye To Blues
SAM WALKER went from obscurity to Chelsea within two years – and despite leaving the Blues he can’t wait to see how his future pans out.
Walker: U’s Already Feels Like Home
By Craig Chisnall SAM WALKER has revealed he didn’t have to think twice after making a permanent switch to Colchester. The […]
I Learned To Play In 25-A-Side Games In Streets Of Iraq
By Stuart Hammonds ANYONE who has seen Swindon Town‘s restyling under Mark Cooper will recognise Yaser Kasim as a director of […]
Come on Rangers, turn on the style too
IT’S often said that a club is too good to go down. QPR, on the other hand, are too good […]
Clint Hill: “QPR players were not pulling their weight”
HARRY Redknapp put QPR‘s plight last season down to a “culture of decay” in a squad filled with too many […]
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 […]
How do you play Chelsea’s millionaires? Just enjoy it…
LEE POWER points at his manager Mark Cooper and Jose Mourinho on the programme cover. “He was working as a […]
Dream Team: Brian Jensen (Bury)
GOALKEEPER Edwin van der Sar – Retired The guy is pure quality, he had great distribution, a good presence, he […]