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Blake slams 'negative' criticism of England
Following England's disappointing display at the World Cup, the FA hopes to groom a number of English coaches as possible future national team managers. The FA has rejected speculation that a shortlist has already been drawn up.
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Hodgson tips Aquilani to bounce back
This time they are only in Europe because FA Cup finalists Portsmouth were not allowed in, although there is little doubt that this week's game in Skopje is something that Roy Hodgson could do without. -
Inside Lines: That's show business? No, it is sport casting its magic spell
Another UK Sport old boy worthy of consideration is Howard Wells, whose successful lawsuit after his sacking last year as Irish FA CEO has cost them £500,000 in damages and costs and resulted in the departure of president… -
Brian Viner: Jacklin's bunker mentality unfair on a National treasure
It was as Barnsley manager that Davey masterminded the two greatest FA Cup upsets of recent years, beating Liverpool away and Chelsea at home to reach a Wembley semi-final in 2008, so it is apt that he should find himself… -
How pre-season jollies got turned into serious money-makers
Pompey are a draw because they have reached two FA Cup finals in three years but Bolton's presence underlines the lure of the "EPL"; as does relegated Burnley's trip to Singapore. It is true that Chelsea and Liverpool are also… -
Fulham focus on Jones after being jilted by Jol's late change of heart
Jones also led them to the 2008 FA Cup final, losing 1-0 to Portsmouth. Jol's change of heart has left Fulham in a difficult position. The west London club have been without a manager for three weeks since Roy Hodgson took… -
Newcastle sign Gosling on four-year deal
Gosling began his career at home-town club Plymouth and won a £2million move to Everton in January 2008, where he made his mark with an extra-time winner over arch-rivals Liverpool in an FA Cup fourth round replay. -
Capello must clear business deals with FA
The FA declined to comment directly on the matter but did confirm Capello was subject to the same conditions as any other employee. The FA have already confirmed that, while he remains England manager, Capello would have no… -
Sky allowed to keep Ashes coverage until 2013
Under rules drawn up in 1998, the FA Cup Final, Wimbledon finals and the Grand National are considered to have "special national resonance" and are guaranteed to be aired on terrestrial channels. The decision means that the… -
Extra officials for Champions League
Speaking in Johannesburg last month, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said: "It is obvious that after the experience so far in this World Cup, it would be a nonsense to not re-open the file of technology at the business meeting…
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Sky allowed to keep Ashes coverage until 2013
Under rules drawn up in 1998, the FA Cup Final, Wimbledon finals and the Grand National are considered to have "special national resonance" and are guaranteed to be aired on terrestrial channels. The decision means that the… -
Ken Barnes: Footballer, manager and scout whose service to Manchester…
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The business on: Graham Beale, Chief executive, Nationwide
Sport
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Blake slams 'negative' criticism of England
Following England's disappointing display at the World Cup, the FA hopes to groom a number of English coaches as possible future national team managers. The FA has rejected speculation that a shortlist has already been drawn up. -
Hodgson tips Aquilani to bounce back
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Inside Lines: That's show business? No, it is sport casting its magic spell
Arts and Entertainment
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Caught in the Net: A head that never stops talking
After 2006's "World at your feet" by Embrace, the FA's ambivalence is understandable, but this year a few alternatives are attempting to fill the gap; Dizzee Rascal and James Corden have hit number one with "Shout for… -
The Diary: Gorbachev gala; Jacques Mesrine; Nigel Kennedy; Attica Locke
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Will Hawkes: Belhadj's balls and Terry's oysters add flavour to FA Cup
Opinion
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Brian Viner: Jacklin's bunker mentality unfair on a National treasure
It was as Barnsley manager that Davey masterminded the two greatest FA Cup upsets of recent years, beating Liverpool away and Chelsea at home to reach a Wembley semi-final in 2008, so it is apt that he should find himself… -
Matthew Norman: The ghouls, the narcissist and top jobs at CNN
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Brian Viner: Gouda vs beaches: it's time to decide which side we're on
Lifestyle
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Is it time to substitute the ref?
With beautiful timing, the beautiful game had something to debate just hours after the decision was reached, when Birmingham's Liam Ridgewell headed a goal in his side's 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth in the FA Cup quarter-final. -
YouTube's most popular sports videos of the week: Slam dunk challenge
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After the World Cup, the World Blind Football Championship
Travel
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Favourable winds likely to blow volcanic ash cloud out to sea
Scottish football club Ross County cancelled plans to fly from Glasgow to Marbella in Spain to train ahead of their Scottish FA Cup final against Dundee United on 15 May. The Met Office said north-westerly winds would sweep the… -
Travellers stranded as flights grounded by ash cloud
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Basques of the net: Bilbao's iconic football team
Money
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No Pain, No Gain: Five-a-side football group is alive and kicking
A knockout FA Cup competition, with the finals at the still-to-be-completed Wembley Stadium, could further increase support. This remarkable operation, running five-a-side football pitches, arrived on the Alternative Investment…
Student
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Football
In addition, this module allows each student the chance to gain their FA Coach's award and full Refereeing CertificationFootball Club Management and Operations Delivered by Wycombe Wanderers Football Club, this module gives…
Environment
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Football's carbon footprint comes under fire
But last night a spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said: "We have spoken to the office of Lord Triesman [chairman of the Football Association] and they have confirmed that the FA always offsets its…