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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Wigan's woeful support

As we know, Wigan Athletic have reached their first ever FA Cup semi-final at the new Wembley, allbeit against Millwall.

Nonetheless a visit to Wembley is a special day for any club and its supporters, it's a day of celebration regardless of the end result (but it's better when you win).

I am a Portsmouth fan, I've been to Wembley several times and each time has been as special as the last, bar the Charity Shield of course.

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A last minute goal could have relegated QPR

The joy of a last minute goal in unparalleled and with the end of the season approaching they matter more than ever. Obviously, a thought has to be spared for the teams on the other end who have seen victory snatched from them with only seconds remaining.

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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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Heskey extends A-League stay (video)

Former England international Emile Heskey has opted to extend his deal with A-League side Newcastle Jets after a successful first season in Australia.

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New to the job - a manager's perspective

Nigel Adkins has recently been appointed as manager of Reading and his sole task is to help the club avoid relegation from the Premiership. How then does a new manager actually approach the daunting task of trying to rapidly improve the fortunes of a club, and lead them into a position where both the fans and the players are content?

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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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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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Pardew's beard inspires Toon Army lunacy

As reports emerge of Newcastle fans who disrupted an amateur game ahead of their away game against Wiganthis past Sunday there are some who are suggesting that it is the sight of Newcastle manager Alan Pardew's 'le tramp' beard that is sending them into a wild frenzy.

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FA toothless once again

It is quite remarkable how the linesman during Wigan's home clash with Newcastle failed to see how bad Callum McManaman's tackle on Massadio Haidara was.

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Can Valencia recover at Man United?

Antonio Valencia last season was arguably the stand out player at Old Trafford with his pace and tenacity really coming to the fore.

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Should McManaman have escaped punishment?

Wigan midfielder Calum McManaman was making his full debut against Newcastle and it is one he will never forget.

He may look back on his team’s victory as a highlight to savour if they end up ultimately avoiding relegation.

Despite this he should be thankful for the reprieve he has been given by the FA. He may want to consider this when he challenges in future matches.

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Dave Whelan has to be trolling

For those watching Wigan Athletic take on Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon would've seen, what can only be described as, as horror tackle by Callum McManaman on Massadio Haidara.

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Aston Villa loss could seal QPR's fate

Saturday afternoon's relegation battle between QPR and Aston Villa ended with the West Midlands club victourious and Harry Redknapp's team inching ever closer to relegation.

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Olympiacos seal the deal early to clinch 40th Greek title (video)

Olympiacos achieved a 3-0 victory over AEK Athens on Sunday to earn the club their 40th top-division title - their 15th Greek League win in the last 17 years.

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