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Appleton at a crossroads after Venky’s pull the trigger
Dominic Smith believes that the decision by Venky’s to sack Michael Appleton was the correct one all things considered.
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Burnley fan the answer to Venkys’ problems?
Blackburn Rovers might be struggling for stability at the moment but a solution could be just down the road in Burnley.
Is either East-Lancashire side brave enough to appoint Coyle?
Joe Cawley looks at Owen Coyle, now without a job after being given the boot by Bolton Wanderers.
Whatever happened to David Bentley?
Vincent Ralph looks at one of the more bizarre transfer stories of the summer.
Steve Kean: An Idiot in Blackburn?
Nick Balchin looks at the current situation at Blackburn Rovers who this week failed to beat the drop.
A Right Royal Run: Three reasons for Reading’s remarkable rise
Anthony Kendrick heaps deserved praise on Reading FC who could make a return to the Premier League next season.
Hold the BackPage – Éire Abú
It’s podcast time once again as Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Willie Gannon discuss the latest news from the world of football including the FAI Cup Final, Newcastle United’s stadium naming rights, Ireland’s playoff with Estonia and The Guardian’s new sports blog.
Shut out that draught! Five things to conclude from the transfer window
Samuel Luckhurst gives his thoughts on what was another hectic transfer window.
One 2 Watch – Premier League Special
Caleb Cousens looks at four players who could have bright Premier League seasons ahead of them.
David Goodwillie off to the Premier League…finally
He may have had some troubles in the past but David Goodwillie is moving on to bigger things, as Martin Campbell explains.