Three reasons why Arouna Kone would be a good signing for Everton

As it looks more and more likely that Ivorian striker Arouna Kone is going to rejoin former Wigan coach Roberto Martinez at Everton many people have questioned whether signing him for £5 million would be a good deal for ‘The Toffees’. There are three reasons why I think that Kone could improve the team at Everton which would make him good value for money.

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Championship Preview 2013/2014 (Part 2)

Here is the second part of my preview into next seasons NPower Championship...

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Kone the first to look for the exit door

Relegated squads can often symbolise the Mary Celeste by the time the transfer window has shut - given the now inevitable mass exoduses that can occur. For Wigan they have done fairly well up to now in this respect, with rumours regarding the any potential exits from their talented squad fairly minimal.

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England don't stand a chance with Roy Hodgson

In the past we have had high hope; however in recent years those dreams have disappeared and even then we struggle to get out of the group stage. From Roy Hodgson’s half hearted tactical display in the Euro’s last year to Rob Green’s mistake in South Africa... just as it was all going so well. I suppose having the most diverse top league in world football does have a downside, one that you may rightly think severely damages preparation, quality, selection and fitness of our national team.

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Liverpool and Everton to go to battle over 13 goal striker

How do Liverpool replace Luis Suarez? It's a question that has been asked on numerous occasions but the answer invites a mixed response. Some say that at least two players will needed to replace the Uruguayan, yet based on the way the Reds finished the season without him some argue that one quality frontman will be enough. One man who is now being linked, via the Sun, is Wigan Athletic centre-forward Arouna Kone.

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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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Bramble first out the door in Di Canio clear-out (video)

Titus Bramble’s career has been a rollercoaster – one that began with the promise of full England honours as he was touted as one of the most talented young centre-backs of his generation. So why does he find himself without a club at the still relatively young age of 31?

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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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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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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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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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5 Classic relegation D-Days

Whichever way you look at it you can't deny that the final day of the Premier League was somewhat of a damp squib particularly in terms of the relegation battle, afterall we didn't even get that wonderful last day episode of Match of the Day that takes us through the 90 minutes in a story like manner from around all the relevant grounds. With that in mind we remember six of the most thrilling final day relegation battles:-

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An alternative selection of some of last summers most productive transfers

There have been plenty of articles throughout the press since the season drew to a close outlining the best  signings of the season, here we look at seven moves that might not have been as eye catching as the likes of Robin Van Persie, Michu and Jan Vertonghen but nonetheless proved to be astute pieces of business.

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Former Manchester City boss could be heading back to his old club

Well, Well, Well. It looks likes former coach of Manchester City will attempt to gain the coaching role with his former side Inter.

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Villa in talks with Benteke over new deal

Aston Villa have already opened new contract talks with Christian Benteke in an attempt to keep their star striker at the club. 

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