Keeping hold of your stars - the problem for football league clubs

It is always difficult for smaller clubs to keep hold of their most talented players, especially in today's world where money seems to be the deciding factor in most football related matters. Whilst it can be hoped that a larger, and more financially powerful, club will pay a fair price to sign an up and coming star, what can the selling club do if they don't wish to lose such an individual, and is it often in the player's interest to make the move? 

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Is Falcao poised to join Manchester United? (video)

The rumour linking Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao to Manchester United this summer has picked up pace since the beginning of the week.

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Where will Mourinho go?

The evidence is starting to build that Real Madrid might need to look for a new coach come the end of the season. Jose Mourinho has been fairly evasive when questioned on the subject and as yet has not given a definitive answer as to whether he will be remaining in Madrid next season.

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You’re only as good as your last derby

The dust has settled but the grin remains in the aftermath of Monday’s second successive derby win at Old Trafford for Manchester City.

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Sir Alex and his Longevity

Over the past 26 years many superlatives have been used to describe Sir Alex Ferguson’s sides, full of talent and skill, the likes of which we have been lucky to witness.

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10 professional footballers who will one day be a manager (Videos)

Have you ever looked at a current footballer and thought that they are destined to be a manager one day? Well, we have selected 10 players (one former) who are such influential individuals that they will surely turn their hand to management. Some sooner than others, I might add.

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Why wouldn't Ferdinand answer England call?

Sir Alex Ferguson has this week been very vocal that Rio Ferdinand may not answer the international olive branch offered by Roy Hodgson this week.

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Have the Rooney rumours helped Manchester United?

The press cooked up a storm when they suggested Man United striker Wayne Rooney was set for the exit door at Old Trafford.

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The importance of Juan Mata

After the first 11 minutes of the FA Cup quarter final between Manchester United and Chelsea, with the score just gone 2-0 after Wayne Rooney's goal, it all looked pretty grim for Rafael Benitez and the Blues.

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Moyes' next move will make or break

If you believe everything you read, Everton manager David Moyes is much in demand, having been linked with three of the country’s biggest clubs.

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Match Preview - Manchester United vs Chelsea

Today sees a titanic game in prospect at Old Trafford as the FA Cup Quarter Final draw pits Manchester United against Chelsea.

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Ronaldo to United - could it happen?

Could Cristiano Ronaldo make a dramatic move back to his old stomping ground from Real Madrid?

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Mancheter United: Hypocrisy is the road to destruction, possibly

No one man is bigger than the club. It is a motto that Sir Alex Ferguson has lived by, and many such as David Beckham and Roy Keane have died by.

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Classics from the archive: Eric Cantona (Video)

A lot of us spend many hours and days trying to be 'cool', whatever that exactly means, and a lot of us end up failing to convey this aura of 'cool'.

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Is this the end for Rooney at United?

Despite not being Wayne Rooney's biggest fan I have felt that the some of the abuse directed at the Manchester United frontman has been unjust.

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