Andy Johnson; a promise unfulfilled (Video)

When Manchester City let winger Adam Johnson leave for Sunderland last summer, one felt an opportunity had been missed, and potential wasted

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Premier League side to take huge hit on striker

 

I feel a bit sorry for Darren Bent, not much has gone right for the (former) England front man in the last few years.

The Mail reports that despite the possibility of their top scorer

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The greatest saves (video)

It’s often said that goals win matches, and statistically speaking that is obviously true. However, a great save can help avoid a defeat – and in some cases provide a team with the inspiration and confidence needed to go on and win a game. Let’s take a moment to looks back at some of the greatest saves caught on camera.

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Arsenal and Spurs: the fight for fourth

This is it then, the final weekend of Premier League action until play resumes in mid-August.

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The race for fourth - the North East decides

 

Wigan’s defeat at Arsenal last night saved Tottenham’s Danny Rose from a rather uncomfortable last day of the season.

The young left back has been on loan at Sunderland this

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Croatia international at the heart of bids from two English clubs

Ivan Strinic is being tracked by numerous clubs around Europe according to his agent, but the Croatian has been had bids for him from Stoke and Sunderland.

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Have the media forgiven and forgot the past of Paolo Di Canio?

 

A little story that some of you may have missed in the press a few weeks ago was Paolo Di Canio’s appointment as Sunderland manager.

He moved into the Stadium of Light role following Martin O Neill’s

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Is it time for Pulis to move on?

Stoke City face Sunderland tonight in a game which a few weeks ago looked to be one that would have huge implications on Premiership survival for both teams, however after back to back wins over QPR and Norwich Stoke have edged away from relegation up to 11th.

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Wigan win leaves the Premier League strugglers sweating

It could have been as good as done and dusted in regards to Premier League relegation, yet Wigan's win at West Brom on Saturday has left several clubs more than a little bit concerned about their Premiership status a status that for many had seemed all but assured only a few weeks ago.

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Aston Villa destroy Sunderland to claim Premier League performance of the week

This space had seemed destined to be occupied by Liverpool following their 6-0 demolition of Newcastle United on the weekend. Aston Villa had other ideas however.

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10 potential Cardiff City summer signings - Statistics and videos

With Cardiff City confirming their status as Championship winners they will now turn their attention to the summer transfer market and how they are going to strengthen for their Premier League adventure.

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O'Neill could replace Pulis at Stoke

Stoke City could swoop for Martin O'Neill if current boss Tony Pulis walks away at the end of the season.

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Dynamite Danny Rose

Whilst all the talk around the Stadium of Light focuses on a new arrival in particular a certain Italian import that is making a difference on wear side. I want to talk about someone who has been ever present this season and is from a little bit closer to home, on loan full back Danny Rose.

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Football is in need of a change

Football needs to make changes off the field, but let’s hope it doesn’t look to the 1980s for inspiration.

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Who will join Reading and QPR?

Harry Redknapp gave it a good go as manager of Queens Park Rangers but it won't be enough to secure survival. Being at the match on Super Sunday you wouldn't have thought the home side were in a relegation battle, and certainly not on the wrong end of one! The atmosphere was electric and it looked like QPR stood a chance of staying up before Shaun Maloney's 94th free-kick sent Wigan back with a point. Good luck with those wages in the Championship...

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