The worst sacking of all time?

Ok so the headline might be a little but over the top but few managerial sackings have resulted in such disastrous results as Wolves decision to dispense with Mick McCarthy back in February 2012. The long serving manager was relieved of his duties following several disappointing results which culminated in an embarrassing 5-1 thumping to fierce rivals West Brom, which left the club in the bottom three albeit only on goal difference.

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Decision time at Everton - Who will replace David Moyes?

With Sir Alex Ferguson retiring and David Moyes taking his position at Manchester United, we could now see several other top flight managers changing clubs as Everton chairman, Bill Kenwright, tries to appoint the best man to lead The Toffees in the new season. Let's have a look at some of the candidates rumoured to be in the frame to take Moyes' position.

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Who writes the Championship script?

You can knock it for its lack of quality and this season that argument might be as true as it has ever been, however there is no denying that few leagues can match the Championship for its remarkable levels of unpredictability, drama and entertainment.

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Wolves are down and out

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated to League One after losing the last match of the season away to Brighton. A miserable 12 months has seen the midlands club relegated from the Premiership and then struggle throughout this campaign to end in 23rd place in the Championship. Fans and pundits thought that they would look to immediately bounce back from the drop at the end of the 2011/2012 season, but instead of enjoying life around the top end of the table they found themselves slipping further down the standings with alarming ease. Ultimately they had no answers to the situation and consecutive relegations will force many questions to be asked.

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1998 shows better times might be ahead for your club

If anyone has reached the end of the season wondering when the year after year of pain and suffering will ever end for their club, it might be worth giving the final league table of the 1997-98 Division three season a view for evidence that there might just be one day at the end of the tunnel.

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The Barnsley miracle - David Flitcroft Achievements hard to match

When David Flitcroft took over at Barnsley at the very end of last year the Tykes looked a sinking ship, as they sat bottom of the table with just 21 points from points from their first 25 games and there being little indication that the club would again beat the relegation trap door.

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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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Australian Goodwin on trial at Reading (video)

Newcastle Jets full back Craig Goodwin is set to undergo a trial at Premier League side Reading.

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Jonathan Williams - Palace's next big star? (video)

Wilfried Zaha might not be the only Crystal Palace youngster to make the step up to the Premier League next season, as out of the limelight Zaha's team-mate Jonathan Williams has also been turning in some head-turning performances in the Eagles' push for promotion.

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Was Poyet wise to reject Reading?

Brighton boss Gus Poyet made the wise move last week to turn down an instant opportunity to be a Premier League manager at Reading FC.

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Will the Venky’s ever learn?

Michael Appleton is latest manager to fall under the axe at Blackburn Rovers after a mere 67 days and you wonder how long the next boss to arrive will last.

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The Championship relegation scrap

Ipswich Town continued their push towards safety with a 1-0 victory at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. With the teams below them also winning, this was a vital three points for a side that are edging ever closer to safety.

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Match Report - Charlton Athletic vs Millwall

Charlton’s poor home continued following this 2-0 defeat to local rivals Millwall at The Valley in yesterday’s lunchtime kick off.

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Nottingham Forest - This season's 'momentum' team

Every season one team comes from nowhere to mount a serious promotion challenge.  Will that tag fall on Nottingham Forest this season?

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Wigan's FA Cup win could come back to haunt them

With the draw for the FA Cup swinging favourably towards Millwall, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic, the former duo to face a replay following their 0-0 draw on Sunday, it means one of the three teams are guaranteed a place in Europe next season, provided Chelsea finish fifth or higher.

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