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Peterborough Director Barry Fry Calls His Club’s Tag as Promotion Favourites a “Disgrace”
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I’m guessing he’s upset because he neglected to have a decent flutter when the odds were much longer. But isn’t being 3-1 favorites actually a good thing?
The man in question is the erstwhile Barry Fry, never a character to keep his opinions to himself at the best of times. He expressed his disappointment: […]
Category: League Two
Tags: Bristol Rovers Look to Grounshare as They Rebuild. Any Takers?
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With the jubilation of promotion to League 1 still lingering — Bristol Rovers are now focusing their attentions towards where exactly they’ll be playing half way through next season.
But it hasn’t been too easy figuring out a ground share plan, before work begins on sprucing up their Memorial Ground (the student paradise).
There has been some […]
Carlisle vs. Swansea Match Ball Gets Delivered by Helicopter
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The last time I saw a chopper so close to a football pitch was in a desperate attempt to dry out a waterlogged surface. This seems just a bit odd. Impressive hovering though.
Southampton Have Another Go at Statue Building
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Talk about pressure. After the debacle of the first attempt and the ensuing embarrassment, Southampton have bravely decided to again commission a statue of club legend Ted Bates. Let’s hope the Saints’ fans reaction is more positive than before.
Looks like the club have done some homework though, turning to an experienced sculptor of legendary […]
Category: The ChampionshipWhen Leyton Orient Came to Visit Millwall
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Of course, no one likes ‘em (but they don’t care).
Oldham Athletic Prepared to Give Jailed Player Lee Hughes a Second Chance
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I remember when all Lee Hughes was known for was banging in goals for The Baggies. I also remember when he was sent to prison under tragic circumstances.
Now, three years into a six year sentence, Hughes is to be released from prison straight back into his former career with Oldham Athletic. A decision described […]
Category: League OneBurnley Bring in the Gray Sweat Pants! (and Gabor Kiraly to Fill ‘Em)
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Local clothing shops can expect a surge in the sale of gray sweat pants, after Burnley have announced the signing of such a pair of pants Hungarian keeper Gabor Kiraly to aid the push to the Premier League.
It’s alleged to be a free transfer, but my mole in Burnley has confirmed to me that […]
Category: The ChampionshipThe Life of a Blackpool Fan Summed Up in Around 5 Minutes
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Things are certainly looking up as The Seasiders are back in the top two tiers of English football after a 29 year wait. “Oh we do like to be beside the seaside…” (singing).
The Future of Leeds United Remains Cloudy
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For poor Leeds fans, the nightmare goes on. Who will end up owning the club and where they will play could be settled on Friday. Yet I doubt folks are holding their breath. Prospective owner Ken Bates predicts doom should his own bid be turned down:
“If the CVA fails, I can assure the fans […]
Category: League OneHaving Kissed Goodbye to Their Old Baseball Ground; Derby County Now Kiss Goodbye to the Football League
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I’ve a confident feeling we’ll be seeing them back again soon however.
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