Andy Ryan

If the papers are to be believed, Jay Bothroyd could choose to go to Fulham, Birmingham or even Chelsea. He would be best off staying put. 1. It’s not much fun being parachuted into a relegation fight. Most of the …

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Crystal Palace . . . Steve Coppell Coppell is one of the best English managers around. In management for 26 years, his CV is bursting with success stories. He would be a good choice for pretty much any side in …

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Nigel Clough usually comes across as calm and composed. There are few emotions on show in his post-match interviews. After the 5-2 defeat against Forest, however, he held nothing back in his criticism of Dean Leacock and Paul Green. “I …

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Most teams are cautious when playing the teams near the top of the division. They are respectful. They get men back in numbers. Watford, on the other hand, just go for it.. And after a 3-1 win over QPR and a …

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When choosing a captain, a manager looks for a cool head, a player who will keep his composure and set an example for the rest. He looks for experience, someone who has been there, done that and some more. They …

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QPR v Swansea Two sides having great seasons but going through bad patches; both have won just 2 of their last 6. The meanest defence in the division looked frankly ropey against both Watford and Leeds and Neil Warnock will …

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7 years ago Doncaster were playing in the Conference. They hope to spend this season fighting for a place in the Premier League. Donny are an easy team to like. There is a feeling that they have achieved successs in …

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After QPR’s first defeat and only a draw for Swansea, the opportunity is there for other sides to close in on the lead pack. Barnsley v Sheffield United An all-Yorkshire clash, struggling visitors up against in-form hosts. Check out . …

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Michael Chopra to QPR This would be one hell of a deal;  star striker and fan’s favourite leaving for top of the table rivals. In pure footballing terms, it makes sense. QPR lack a genuine top quality striker while Cardiff …

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Darren Ferguson Widely rated as a hot prospect, Darren Ferguson has quickly become something of  a Jonah. 13 months ago he left Peterborough bottom of the Championship table. He finds himself there again. It might not be his fault. It …

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With 13 minutes to go in yesterday’s games, things were looking oh so sweet for the relegation zone trio. Palace were winning at Elland Road, Boro were heading for a creditable draw at the Ricoh Arena. Most suprising of all, …

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5 games are postponed but 14 hardy sides will be getting on with it despite “The Big Freeze”. The chill will be particularly icy for Roy Keane and Darren Ferguson; both need a win but both are up against high-flying …

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