5 Managers Who Could Be Next In Line For The Sack

One thing that is always certain in Premier League season is managerial sackings. After Paulo Di Canio’s dismissal, I take a look at five managers under pressure in the Football League.

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A Closer Look At Nicolas Anelka

If you find yourself stumped on a football question in a pub quiz, the answer could well be Nicolas Anelka. One of the game’s most successful journeymen, let us take a look back at the Frenchman’s career. The list of top European clubs the striker has played for is almost endless: PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Chelsea, Juventus and Bolton. Okay, maybe not Bolton, although he did lead the Trotters into the UEFA Cup for only the second time in the club’s history.

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Jermaine Beckford: Goalscorer (Video)

Jermaine Beckford saw his competitive debut for Bolton end in a draw against Burnley at Turf Moor.  He didn’t get on the scoresheet this weekend, but don’t expect that to happen too often.

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Bolton Wanderers’ executives may have just made a Quick Quid for the club, but in the long term, their reputation may take a Pounding.

If the choice of business a football club chooses to emblazon on its shirts is any kind of moral barometer, then the directors at Bolton Wanderers have, this week, shown themselves to be completely devoid of integrity.

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Owen Coyle interested in the job at Wolves

Owen Coyle has apparently thrown his hat into the ring as a contender for the role of Wolves' new head coach.

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Forest push for promotion

Since Billy Davies returned as manager of Nottingham Forest earlier in the season it seems like everything he touches turns to gold. This upturn in form is in stark contrast with the moment when he took charge in February. Shortly before he returned for his second stint at the midlands club, the side was languishing in mid table and Alex McLeish had just exited the City Ground after only seven games in charge. Disagreements with the owners about transfer policy and the deemed interference with which the ex-Birmingham manager believed had taken place was enough for him to call it quits.

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Championship play-off race too close to call

It is mathematically possible that any one of 7 teams could occupy the final 3 remaining Championship play-off places come the end of the regular season on May 4^th. Watford have secured their place in the play-offs, but the three teams below them in the table, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Bolton have not yet made their position in the play-offs safe. Leicester and Nottingham Forest are in 7^th and 8^th respectively and both still have realistic chances of finishing in the top 6.

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Liverpool's Sebastian Coates would be a great signing for Wigan

Last week’s gossip columns were awash with rumours that Brendan Rodgers would be prepared to loan out Uruguayan centre-half Sebastian Coates. Wigan are one of many interested parties including West Brom and Championship side Bolton Wanderers. With Coates having failed to break into the first team at Anfield, a loan deal to the DW Stadium could be a great move for all parties.

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The Premier League needs Ollie (Video)

New Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway may be well known for his famous outbursts, but the Bristolian is also a talented manager.

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What is happening to English football? (Video)

Dougie Freedman’s recent move to Bolton will certainly hurt Crystal Palace fans across the country.

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All change in SE25 (Again)

It's the hope that kills you.

With Crystal Palace sitting in the lofty heights of 3rd position in the Championship and a genuine club legend in charge things were looking good after years of financial trouble and mediocre performances.

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