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    Thursday
    Jun062013

    Everton ace could move to Manchester United

     

    Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright yesterday broke with tradition and chose a bright June afternoon rather than the December Christmas party to demonstrate how to make a new employee squirm with embarrassment.

    Literally seconds after confirming Roberto Martinez as the

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    Wednesday
    Jun052013

    Wigan Chairman should not be seen or heard

     

    If there were a television programme called Britain’s Favourite Old People, as voted for by the inhabitants of this country, I reckon that Dave Whelan would be right up there.

    He may not be top two; The Queen and Brucie would

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    Sunday
    Jun022013

    Potential Everton boss Roberto Martinez - the player (video)

    Roberto Martinez, despite Wigan’s relegation, has become one of the country’s most eligible managerial bachelors, thanks in no small part to an FA Cup win over the riches of Manchester City. However, it wasn’t long ago that the 39-year-old was highly-regarded for his skills on the pitch.

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    Wednesday
    May292013

    Is the potential Everton boss worth all the fuss?

     

    Like a fifteen year old boy who suddenly can’t get hold of his best mate at the same time his girlfriend has stopped answering his calls, I’m led to ask myself am I missing something?

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    Tuesday
    May282013

    Did Tony Pulis deserve to go?

    Stoke City have made the decision to part company with Tony Pulis after five seasons in the Premiership. The Welshman maintained a steady ship at the Britannia Stadium and the team always finished just below mid-table every year. Pundits and rival fans often criticised their direct style of play and physicality on the pitch, although their manager claimed that they were not just a bunch of thugs trying to intimidate opposition players, but that they were playing to their own strengths. Now that he has gone, can his time be viewed as a success or not?

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    Monday
    May272013

    Roberto Martinez sets sights on Goodison Park

    It is being reported in a couple of national papers today that FA cup winning manager Roberto Martinez is ready to tell chair man Dave Whelan he would like to leave relegated Wigan Athletic and take the over at the helm of Everton.

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    Tuesday
    May142013

    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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    Saturday
    May112013

    Shaun Maloney: the reason Wigan can with the cup (Video)

    It is fair to say that Wigan are the big underdogs heading into Saturday's FA Cup final against Man City.

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    Saturday
    May112013

    Everton must get David Moyes successor correct

    David Moyes’ defection from Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United has set off a game of musical chairs that the world of football has been waiting for. Amidst all the hyperbole surrounding Fergie’s retirement and succession, it is easy to forget that another long era, albeit one not even half his length, is at an end. So who will end up at Everton when the music stops?

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    Saturday
    May112013

    Roberto Martinez the right man to replace David Moyes at Everton

    In the aftermath of the news of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirment, and subsequent announcemnt that David Moyes will take over, the spotlight now turns to Everton as they search for a new manager.

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    Wednesday
    May012013

    It is déjà vu for Wigan Athletic as they try to secure their Premier League status

    The end of the season is upon us and once again Wigan Athletic are battling to stay in the division. This situation seems to occur every season now and it is starting to bear some resemblance to Groundhog Day.

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    Wednesday
    Apr032013

    Can Wigan Athletic survive again?

    Since their promotion in 2005, Wigan Athletic have survived in the Premier League by the skin of their teeth on a regular basis. From the days of Paul Jewell, through the era of Steve Bruce to the current day manager Roberto Martinez they always find a way to move away from the drop zone at the right time.

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    Wednesday
    Mar272013

    The rise of the Sammon - Derby's in-form striker (video)

    Striker Conor Sammon finally looks set to make his full Republic of Ireland debut tonight after impressing this season in the Championship with Derby County.

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    Monday
    Mar112013

    Does Moyes need silverware before he can move on?

    There has been intense discussion as to what direction David Moyes will take when his contract end at Everton in the summer.

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    Sunday
    Feb172013

    Victor Moses - Africa's next superstar? (video)

    3 time African Player of the Year winner Samuel Eto'o is renowned for his acceleration and clinical finishing. 2 time winner Didier Drogba is renowned for his strength and power. 22 year old Nigerian Victor Moses has the potential to become renowned for all these abilities and to become Africa's next superstar.

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