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	Crystal Palace set to fire starting gun on race for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney with £20million bid - and Everton ready to fight them for his signature
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	Crystal Palace are readying a bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney - igniting the race for his signature.
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	Former Middlesbrough youth star dies aged 27 after nine-year battle with leukaemia
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	Middlesbrough have paid tribute to 'inspirational' former academy player Anthony Renton, who died at the age of 27 at the weekend following a long battle with leukaemia.
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	Nottingham Forest transfer briefing: Inside the £150m spending plan with SIX signings targeted - the strikers on shortlist including Juventus star with £40m set aside for target man, plus three young centre backs and two Scottish midfielders on radar
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	Owner Evangelos Marinakis believes the pool of talent he has assembled should not be fighting relegation, and is willing to pump in another £150million or more once Elliot Anderson departs.
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	Michael Carrick's former player Hayden Hackney is DESPERATE to join Everton - despite interest from Man United and Tottenham
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	Hayden Hackney plays as a deep-lying playmaker and David Moyes wants his team to continue progressing as a possession-based team.
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	Southampton's spying boss Tonda Eckert releases remarkable eight-minute 'apology' where he barely blinks and doubles down on his excuses - and owner blames intern for breaking the rules
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	Southampton's shamed spygate manager Tonda Eckert has released a remarkable eight-minute 'apology' for the scandal that saw his side thrown out of the Championship play-offs.  
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	IAN HERBERT: Deluded Southampton must sack Tonda Eckert NOW over latest damning Spygate revelations - fans of this proud club are being dragged through the mud by this despicable saga and it's time to cut loose
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	A highly respected and experienced football journalist was made to feel extremely uncomfortable by Southampton, a week or so back, when he posed the question: 'Are you a cheat?'
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	'You legend. Manager loved it!': Southampton's spying WhatsApp message leaked after they were thrown out of play-off final - revealing 'extreme pressure' put on interns... as club decide on Tonda Eckert's future
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	The junior analyst at the centre of the Southampton Spygate storm told how he feared losing his job after being put under pressure by head coach Tonda Eckert to film opposition training.
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	How a transfer-market masterclass led Hull City to the Premier League... and the key men behind the scenes out to make sure they stay there
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	This is a club that finished 21st in the Championship last season. A transfer embargo,, confining them to free transfers and loans, with the sanction imposed because of late payments to other clubs.
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	Southampton fans hit out at 'deafening silence' over club's handling of Spygate
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	The Saints were expelled from the Championship play-offs by an independent disciplinary commission last week following Daily Mail Sport's explosive revelation that they had spied on rivals.
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	Distraught Socceroos star Riley McGree's World Cup dream is left on a knife edge just three weeks before tournament begins
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	The blow for the Aussie national team came in Middlesbrough's Championship play-off final defeat to Hull City at Wembley.
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	Hull captain Lewie Coyle dedicates play-off triumph to late father in emotional tribute - before apologising for swearing on Sky Sports
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	The Tigers booked their place Premier League by overcoming Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley, with Oli McBurnie's goal in second half stoppage time celebrating the two sides.
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	'When I first heard about it, I just had to laugh': Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic says Southampton Spygate scandal IS a laughing matter - as Middlesbrough coach Kim Hellberg bemoans 'toughest' two weeks of his career
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	MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: Jubilant Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic claimed the Southampton 'Spygate' affair would have been dismissed as a joke in his native Balkans instead of being a scandal.
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	Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in Championship play-off final - after Middlesbrough's reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama
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	MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: After all the spies, subterfuge and pretend binoculars came the eye of the Tigers. One sucker punch from Oli McBurnie and Hull are returning to the top flight.
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	Hull City owner threatens legal action if his side don't win the Championship play-off final - with just MINUTES to go before kick-off
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	Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has insisted the club will take legal action if they lose to Middlesbrough in Saturday's play-off final.
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	Hull City vs Middlesbrough - Championship play-off final RECAP: Latest score, team news and updates as Tigers WIN promotion back to the Premier League for the first time in nine years thanks to Oli McBurnie's late goal
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15837753/Hull-City-vs-Middlesbrough-2025-26-Championship-play-final-LIVE-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Hull City took on Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:06:08 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15837753/Hull-City-vs-Middlesbrough-2025-26-Championship-play-final-LIVE-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Former Middlesbrough footballer on independent commission that expelled Southampton from £200m play-off final is forced to deny bias claims over 'Spygate' verdict
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15841385/Former-Middlesbrough-footballer-independent-commission-expelled-Southampton-200m-play-final-forced-deny-bias-claims-Spygate-verdict.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	A member of the independent commission - who played one match for Middlesbrough - has denied accusations of bias after Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-offs.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:53:57 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15841385/Former-Middlesbrough-footballer-independent-commission-expelled-Southampton-200m-play-final-forced-deny-bias-claims-Spygate-verdict.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Revealed: 'Deplorable' Southampton LIED and claimed they did not record rivals' training in spying hearing, until evidence was uncovered - and manager admitted his key role
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15838631/southampton-spying-efl-expulsion-written-reasons.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton were guilty of a 'deplorable approach' in putting pressure on junior staff members to spy on opposition teams, authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:05 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15838631/southampton-spying-efl-expulsion-written-reasons.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Angry Southampton players speak out on spying scandal for the first time after they were THROWN OUT of £200m Premier League play-off - as manager faces the sack and stars plot transfers
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15836535/Angry-Southampton-players-speak-Spygate-scandal-clubs-play-expulsion-upheld-despite-appeal-manager-faces-sack-stars-plot-transfers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton's squad have broken their silence on the Spygate scandal after the club lost their appeal against being expelled from the Championship play-off final. 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:20:20 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15836535/Angry-Southampton-players-speak-Spygate-scandal-clubs-play-expulsion-upheld-despite-appeal-manager-faces-sack-stars-plot-transfers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton LOSE appeal against EFL for Championship play-off final expulsion and next season points deduction despite hiring lawyer used by Man City - with Middlesbrough confirmed as Hull's Wembley rivals
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835557/southampton-appeal-dismissed-championship-play-off.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton have lost their appeal against the EFL, with Middlesbrough now officially confirmed as Hull City's opponents in Sunday's Championship play-off final.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:33:30 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835557/southampton-appeal-dismissed-championship-play-off.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Hull City's owner asks lawyers to get £200m play-off final CANCELLED over Southampton's spying - to give them automatic promotion to the Premier League - in 'disqualification' claim
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834695/Hull-Citys-owner-lawyers-200m-play-final-CANCELLED-Southamptons-spying-automatic-promotion-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has confirmed the club are examining whether the Championship play-off final can be cancelled over Southampton's spying, with a view to earning automatic promotion.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:55:08 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834695/Hull-Citys-owner-lawyers-200m-play-final-CANCELLED-Southamptons-spying-automatic-promotion-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Spying Southampton dredge up Chelsea and Leeds' names in new plea to get BACK into the £200m Premier League play-off, as they finally say 'sorry' over scandal but say punishment is unfair
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834321/Spying-Southampton-Chelsea-Leeds-names-plea-200m-Premier-League-play-sorry-scandal-punishment-unfair.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton have finally broken their silence after the club was sensationally kicked out of the Championship Play-Off Final for spying on Middlesbrough. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:08:36 +0100</pubDate>
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	Revealed: How furious Southampton stars are considering SUING their own club over missing out on £250,000 bonus each in Spygate scandal
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15833775/southampton-players-lawsuit-spying-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The squad's senior leaders have discussed the matter and are said to be furious, not only because of the financial impact, but the sporting loss.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:17:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Inside the mind of 'control freak' Southampton boss Tonda Eckert and his win-at-all-costs mentality: Spygate villain's obsession with rewatching opponents, tactical dossiers on rivals and the trait he got from his father
      </title>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15831607/Tonda-Eckert-Southampton-Spygate-control-freak-Middlesbrough.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Tonda Eckert has always been a man for the details. Could this all-seeing coach really be unaware that one of his staff was collecting data from a golf course next to Boro's training ground?
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:54:12 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15831607/Tonda-Eckert-Southampton-Spygate-control-freak-Middlesbrough.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Now more trouble beckons for spying Southampton: Fans demand refunds for cancelled trips to £200m play-off final, cheating manager fears he will be sacked - and they didn't even win the games they spied for!
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15833489/Spying-Southamptons-embarrassment-Saints-didnt-WIN-games-admit-cheating-fans-demand-refunds-cancelled-trips-Wembley-guilty-manager-fears-sack.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The club has also been hit with a four-point deduction ahead of next season. An appeal will be heard by an independent arbitration panel on Wednesday.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:46:47 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15833489/Spying-Southamptons-embarrassment-Saints-didnt-WIN-games-admit-cheating-fans-demand-refunds-cancelled-trips-Wembley-guilty-manager-fears-sack.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton EXPELLED from Championship play-off final over Spygate scandal - with Middlesbrough to face Hull in £200m Premier League promotion showdown
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15829919/Southampton-EXPELLED-Championship-play-final-Spygate-scandal-Middlesbrough-face-Hull-200m-Premier-League-promotion-showdown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton have been EXPELLED from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on MULTIPLE rivals.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:51:03 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15829919/Southampton-EXPELLED-Championship-play-final-Spygate-scandal-Middlesbrough-face-Hull-200m-Premier-League-promotion-showdown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Kick spying Southampton OUT of £200m play-off final, say Middlesbrough in bombshell public statement, as they list 'only appropriate response' to the scandal
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15821437/southampton-spying-middlesbrough-playoff-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Boro's bombshell statement, released on Friday, says kicking Saints out is the 'only appropriate response' over an issue that 'goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition'.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:04 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15821437/southampton-spying-middlesbrough-playoff-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Mystery of Southampton's manager and the disappearing spy: Spot the difference on Manager of the Month award photos raises new questions as they face being kicked out of £200m play-off final
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820481/Mystery-Southampton-manager-disappearing-spy-Spot-difference-Manager-Month-award-photos-raises-new-questions-face-kicked-200m-play-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Southampton first-team analyst at the centre of allegations of spying was the only member of staff present in a Manager of the Month photo in March to not feature in subsequent pictures.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:36:02 +0100</pubDate>
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	Roy Keane's future son-in-law spotted mocking Middlesbrough rival with BINOCULARS celebration in new footage during Southampton's controversial semi-final win - as Saints risk being THROWN OUT of the play-offs amid Spygate scandal
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15819097/Roy-Keane-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-Southampton-Middlesbrough-Spygate.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Harwood-Bellis stopped in front of Aidan Morris and performed the obnoxious gesture after Shea Charles' 115th-minute winner sent Southampton to the Championship play-off final.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:18:14 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15819097/Roy-Keane-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-Southampton-Middlesbrough-Spygate.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	It's official: Spying Southampton face being THROWN OUT of play-offs as EFL confirm £200m Wembley final may have to move date with hearing set for just four days before
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15818429/Its-official-Spying-Southampton-face-THROWN-play-offs-EFL-confirm-200m-Wembley-final-date-hearing-set-just-five-days-before.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	CRAIG HOPE: As revealed by Daily Mail Sport last Thursday, a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly filming Boro's training from behind a tree ahead of the first leg.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:01:18 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15818429/Its-official-Spying-Southampton-face-THROWN-play-offs-EFL-confirm-200m-Wembley-final-date-hearing-set-just-five-days-before.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	EFL awards: Our prizes in each division including the left-field signings of the season, a League One star now worth £10million and the flops who should be ashamed of themselves
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15812065/EFL-awards-player-manager-signing-flop-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	As the campaign comes to a close, Daily Mail Sport has handed out our seasonal awards - the best player, manager, signing and overachiever in each division, as well as the biggest flops.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15812065/EFL-awards-player-manager-signing-flop-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Southampton pull down play-off final ticket information from their website as fears they will be THROWN OUT of £200m Premier League promotion showdown grow after spy was caught in the act
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15817125/Southampton-pull-play-final-ticket-information-website-promotion-showdown-spy-caught-act.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Daily Mail Sport exclusively revealed a picture that proves the individual, who we have positively identified as Southampton intern William Salt overlooked Boro's tactical drills.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:09:08 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15817125/Southampton-pull-play-final-ticket-information-website-promotion-showdown-spy-caught-act.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Roy Keane's future son-in-law Taylor Harwood-Bellis saved from potential ban as accuser drops 'discriminatory' language allegation
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15816991/Roy-Keane-future-son-law-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-saved-ban-accuser-drops-discriminatory-language-allegation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Harwood-Bellis was accused of 'referencing Luke Ayling's speech impediment' in the 'discriminatory language' row from Tuesday night's Championship play-off semi-final.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:30:01 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15816991/Roy-Keane-future-son-law-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-saved-ban-accuser-drops-discriminatory-language-allegation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Southampton's spy is mocked in hilarious new Paddy Power video about their play-off scandal
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814683/Southamptons-spy-mocked-hilarious-new-Paddy-Power-video-play-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Gambling powerhouse Paddy Power poked fun at Southampton's unfolding Spygate 2.0 drama in a new video released hours after Daily Mail Sport shared an exclusive photograph of the incident.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:52:10 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814683/Southamptons-spy-mocked-hilarious-new-Paddy-Power-video-play-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The moment Southampton spy is caught in the act: Exclusive bombshell photo reveals key member of manager's staff at Middlesbrough training - as new detail of a possible paper trail emerges
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814229/southampton-middlesbrough-spy-training-scandal-photo.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	This is the sensational image that shows a Southampton analyst hiding behind a tree and using his mobile phone to spy on Middlesbrough's training session.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:44:06 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814229/southampton-middlesbrough-spy-training-scandal-photo.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Revealed: The 'discriminatory' language Roy Keane's future son-in-law Taylor Harwood-Bellis is accused of using... as lip-reader reveals Luke Ayling's and Southampton manager's reactions
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814797/Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-Southampton-Middlesbrough-Championship-Roy-Keane.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Luke Ayling was incensed by something Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is engaged to Man United legend Roy Keane's daughter Leah, said to him on the pitch.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:35:13 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15814797/Taylor-Harwood-Bellis-Southampton-Middlesbrough-Championship-Roy-Keane.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	They're no Saints! Rogue ball boys, Matt Le Tissier's bizarre referee accusation, 'discriminatory language' and the Spygate scandal that kicked it all off - how Southampton became public enemy No 1
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15813767/Southampton-spying-Middlesbrough-Championship-ball-boy-Luke-Ayling-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	'Saints' has become one hell of an ironic moniker in the space of a week. In their ruthless pursuit of Premier League football, Southampton have pushed, bent and perhaps even broken the rules.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:25:24 +0100</pubDate>
      <guid>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15813767/Southampton-spying-Middlesbrough-Championship-ball-boy-Luke-Ayling-Taylor-Harwood-Bellis.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton manager WALKS OUT of interviews after VERY direct Spygate question which left press officer demanding: 'Show some respect' - and Saints could STILL be thrown out of the play-offs
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15813565/Southampton-manager-Spygate-question-play-offs-punishment.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Southampton boss Tonda Eckert should have been jubilant after his side's dramatic win over Middlesbrough to seal a spot in the play-off final on Tuesday night. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:41:38 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15813565/Southampton-manager-Spygate-question-play-offs-punishment.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Roy Keane's future son-in-law is accused of 'discriminatory' language by opponent as Southampton beat Middlesbrough in heated clash to reach play-off final amid Spygate scandal
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15812455/Middlesbrough-Southampton-Kim-Hellberg-Tonda-Eckert-play-Championship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The red smoke filled the night sky. Southampton boss Tonda Eckert charged up the touchline and hugged his substitutes in their high-viz bibs. Shea Chares was swamped by his team-mates.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:58:02 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15812455/Middlesbrough-Southampton-Kim-Hellberg-Tonda-Eckert-play-Championship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton plead for more time on Spygate scandal investigation as Middlesbrough push for them to be THROWN OUT of play-offs for a £200m place in the Premier League
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15810535/Southampton-plead-time-Spygate-scandal-investigation-Middlesbrough-push-THROW-play-offs-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Daily Mail Sport revealed last week that a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly recording Middlesbrough's training ahead of the play-off semi-final first leg.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:59 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15810535/Southampton-plead-time-Spygate-scandal-investigation-Middlesbrough-push-THROW-play-offs-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	'Everybody does it!': Inside the world of football and spying - drones shot down, a kitman hiding in the ceiling, leaked team news, giant screens around training grounds and a loose-lipped hairdresser!
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15808489/Football-spying-drones-kitman.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Football is a game that rests on the finest of margins. The difference between victory and defeat, success and failure and, most crucially these days, fortune or famine balance on a knife-edge.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Revealed: The key evidence that could sink Southampton in Spygate scandal and the punishment they face if found guilty after analyst was caught watching Middlesbrough training session from the bushes
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15808703/The-key-evidence-sink-Southampton-Spygate-scandal-punishment-face-guilty-analyst-caught-watching-Middlesbrough-training-session-bushes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	EXCLUSIVE: This comes after we revealed last Thursday that a Southampton first-team analyst was caught allegedly recording Middlesbrough 's training from the bushes.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:28:25 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15808703/The-key-evidence-sink-Southampton-Spygate-scandal-punishment-face-guilty-analyst-caught-watching-Middlesbrough-training-session-bushes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Southampton manager walks out of tetchy post-match press conference as he REFUSES to answer questions over Championship play-offs 'spygate' scandal as rival boss calls out 'cheats'
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801201/Southampton-manager-questions-Championship-play-offs-spygate-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT RIVERSIDE: Saints allegedly sent a junior male intern to watch Boro train at their Rockliffe Park training ground on Thursday and were charged by the EFL.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:03:54 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15801201/Southampton-manager-questions-Championship-play-offs-spygate-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Mark Viduka's message for Socceroos stars ahead of Championship playoffs with his old side Middlesbrough
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15802883/Middlesbrough-great-Mark-Viduka-message-Socceroos-stars-Riley-McGree-Sam-Silvera-ahead-Championship-playoffs-2026.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Mark Viduka needs no introduction to Middlesbrough fans - and the ex-Socceroos striker is still keeping tabs on his old team as they push for  promotion to the Premier League.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:32:20 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15802883/Middlesbrough-great-Mark-Viduka-message-Socceroos-stars-Riley-McGree-Sam-Silvera-ahead-Championship-playoffs-2026.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton CHARGED by the EFL after staff member was 'caught spying' in the Middlesbrough bushes ahead of play-off clash
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15803089/Southampton-CHARGED-EFL-staff-member-caught-spying-Middlesbrough-bushes-ahead-play-clash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Southampton have been charged by the EFL for spying on Middlesbrough's training session ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final.
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	Revealed: Southampton staff member 'caught spying in Middlesbrough bushes' was a junior intern as EFL launch probe
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	CRAIG HOPE: Daily Mail Sport has learnt the identity of the employee in his early 20s who was caught in the bushes at Boro's Rockliffe Park training ground this week.
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	'It's the best feeling ever. It's unique': The essential guide to winning the play-offs, by those who've actually done it - DON'T look around Wembley, DO insult your own players... and bring a Roy Chubby Brown VHS!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15797823/efl-playoffs-winning-secrets.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Once more into the maelstrom. The EFL play-offs start their 40th edition with Millwall at Hull and the only thing for certain is that nobody knows what is in store.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Spygate 2.0! Middlesbrough catch suspected Southampton analyst hiding in the bushes by training ground ahead of play-off showdown
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15798927/Spygate-2-0-Middlesbrough-Southampton-analyst-hiding-bushes-training-ground.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Daily Mail Sport can reveal that an individual was spotted and approached by club staff on Thursday morning at Boro's Rockliffe Park training centre.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:46:08 +0100</pubDate>
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	Premier League RECAP: Brentford beat West Ham, Newcastle end dismal run with win over Brighton and Wolves draw with Sunderland
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15779721/Championship-final-day-LIVE-result-Ipswich-Millwall-Middlesbrough-hull-wrexham.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	RECAP the Daily Mail Sport live blog.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:30:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Man United legend urges Red Devils to give Michael Carrick manager's job full-time when Champions League qualification is confirmed
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15749029/Man-United-legend-Red-Devils-Michael-Carrick.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	INTERVIEW Y CHRIS WHEELER: United are almost guaranteed a top-five finish after beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, which was Carrick's No1 target when he took over.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:31 +0100</pubDate>
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	Premier League big guns step up chase for £80m-rated England star Morgan Rogers as Aston Villas face having to comply with financial rules
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15720321/Premier-League-big-guns-step-chase-80m-rated-England-star-Morgan-Rogers-Aston-Villas-face-having-comply-financial-rules.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Morgan Rogers is expected to be at the centre of an £80million transfer tug-of-war this summer, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all renewing their interest in the 23-year-old. 
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      <title>
	The EFL is broken - and we've uncovered the scarcely believable proof. This is how close to oblivion YOUR club is, why owners are terrified - and the solutions they are crying out for, reveals MIKE KEEGAN
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15674169/EFL-broken-finances-clubs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: Shock figures highlight the desperate state of play outside the promised land of the Premier League, with the staggering sums lost each year laid bare.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Manchester United add Bournemouth attacker to summer transfer window shortlist - days after Michael Carrick confirmed club's intention to strengthen key position
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15623761/Manchester-United-add-Bournemouth-attacker.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Bournemouth may be open to a sale as they have been willing to wheel and deal over recent seasons to make a profit before channelling those funds into discovering new talents.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	Everton, Tottenham and West Ham are all struggling at new stadiums - these are the crippling problems causing it, the subtle changes teams overlook when moving, why 'other teams come here and enjoy it'... and how they can fix it
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15595595/New-stadium-struggle-Tottenham-Everton-West-Ham-Arsenal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home on the banks of the River Mersey, is a spectacular arena. There is little to quibble about, except this: Everton are finding it rather hard to win in it.
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	Gareth Southgate aims thinly-veiled dig at 'big' Premier League clubs as he reveals his stance on his next move amid links to Man United job
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15599611/Gareth-Southgate-reveals-stance-big-jobs-amid-Man-United-links.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The 55-year-old head coach, who left his role as England boss after losing to Spain in the 2024 European Championship final, opened up on his future in management.
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      <title>
	KIM HELLBERG on his amazing coaching journey, how he's fuelling Middlesbrough's promotion push, his quirky rules in training and how he learnt to laugh about his hair transplant
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15585037/KIM-HELLBERG-coaching-journey-Middlesbrough-promotion-hair-transplant.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Kim Hellberg, manager of Middlesbrough, was once a failed player turned teacher with a fear of public speaking. Not ideal given his wish to coach but, to him, challenges only exist to be overcome.
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	Coventry 3-1 Middlesbrough: Frank Lampard's side return to top of the Championship as Haji Wright hat-trick sinks title rivals
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15564177/Coventry-3-1-Middlesbrough-Frank-Lampards-return-Championship-Haji-Wright-hat-trick-sinks-title-rivals.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Haji Wright's hat-trick sent Coventry back to the top of the Championship, just a week after Boro had replaced Frank Lampard's side at the summit.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Gary Neville reveals reasons behind Man United's 'remarkable' transformation after sacking Ruben Amorim - and admits he has been 'blown away' by Michael Carrick
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15499381/Gary-Neville-Man-United-Michael-Carrick.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Carrick claimed his second big victory in as many games after being installed as United's head coach until the end of the season with a 3-2 away win over Arsenal on Sunday.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	Fulham and Man City close on agreement over star, Liverpool pull out of selling Andy Robertson to Tottenham, Everton likely to rebuff Lazio move - and Gunners eye Madrid full back: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15495151/Arsenal-tabs-Real-Madrid-youngster-Fulham-offer-28m-PSV-Eindhoven-striker-Bayern-Munich-latest-eye-Chelsea-defender-TRANSFER-WINDOW-WATCH.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The transfer window is open and here are today's developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones. 
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	Roy Keane rips into Man United's 'circus-act' decision-making as he raises fresh concerns over Michael Carrick's appointment - and reveals why he wouldn't return to help the club
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15472649/Roy-Keane-rips-Man-Uniteds-circus-act-decision-making.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Roy Keane delivered another passionate rant about Man United ahead of the Manchester derby on Saturday, insisting his former club's decision-making of late has been 'a bit of a circus act'.
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	What Michael Carrick's rollercoaster Middlesbrough tenure reveals about Man United's new manager: How his 'unplayable' football and unshakeable faith in youth won over fans - and how it all came unstuck after giving his brother a job
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15470183/michael-carrick-middlesbrough-manchester-united-manager.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	It was a February night at Sheffield United in 2023, when Michael Carrick's side were 'unplayable' and 'beautiful', that they were calling to mind in Middlesbrough this week.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	Michael Carrick's big transfer market splurge! New Man United boss buys up a £1.6m street of properties - before toy shop owners move out and blame rent rises
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15470201/michael-carrick-man-united-property-tynemouth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Interim Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has already been busy in the transfer market - buying up a street of property.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	Man United's winners and losers under Michael Carrick: The star who benefits the most, the £60m man who does not fit the new head coach's system - and the defender living on borrowed time
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15462329/man-united-winners-losers-michael-carrick-head-coach.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Michael Carrick is in situ until at least the end of this season and offers the chance for a clean slate and a chance to go on a run to finish the campaign with Champions League football.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	Michael Carrick's first interview: New Man United boss challenges misfiring stars to get him 'off my seat' and reveals reasons behind Steve Holland's appointment to backroom staff
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15460907/michael-carrick-challenges-man-united-stars.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Carrick will be assisted by former England No 2 Steve Holland and his old Middlesbrough first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	Michael Carrick announced as Manchester United head coach: Club legend beats Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to interim job
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15456745/Michael-Carrick-Manchester-United-head-coach.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Carrick arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning after verbally agreeing terms over the temporary role and make-up of his backroom team in meetings with club executives on Monday.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	I've seen Michael Carrick's work. This is what Man United see in him - but here's where he could fall short
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15456761/Ive-seen-Michael-Carricks-work-Man-United.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Daily Mail Sport gives you a cheat sheet of everything you need to know about Michael Carrick's tenure at Boro - and whether that leaves him ready for the top job at Old Trafford….
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	Seven Championship rising stars who can be the next Antoine Semenyo: QPR striker who played at Homeless World Cup, Middlesbrough's midfield maestro scouted by Man United and Leicester's 16-year-old prodigy
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15456591/Championship-rising-stars-Semenyo-transfers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Semenyo's £62.5million move to Manchester City once again proved the value of the Championship as a training ground. And these seven can follow him into top-flight superstardom.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	Michael Carrick beats Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the Man United job: Club to announce interim boss in next 48 hours
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15456453/Michael-Carrick-Man-United-job.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	MIKE KEEGAN: The former player was in the city today finalising a deal which will see him take charge at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	Michael Carrick's wife called Roy Keane a '****' while her husband hid depression and had secret heart surgery - now Jose Mourinho's quiet student could be new Man United boss
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15455621/michael-carrick-wife-roy-keane-man-united.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Carrick has emerged as the favourite to become Manchester United manager until the end of the season. It will be his first job after being sacked by Middlesbrough last summer.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>
	The real Michael Carrick: Don't be fooled by shy exterior, Man United's new interim boss has ruthless side Sir Alex Ferguson spotted immediately and rooted out the flaws that did for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15455809/Michael-Carrick-Manchester-United-interim-Ferguson-Keane-Solskjaer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	When Michael Carrick got up on stage at Manchester nightspot Victoria Warehouse after his testimonial in 2017 and sang Wonderwall with Robbie Keane, those who know him well weren't one bit surprised.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	Ole Gunnar Solskjaer y Michael Carrick en una batalla a dos bandas para convertirse en entrenador interino del Manchester United, con una leyenda del club fuera de la contienda y otro con posibilidades de sustituir a Rubén Amorim
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15441283/Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-Michael-Carrick-batalla-dos-bandas-entrenador-interino-Manchester-United-Ruben-Amorim.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	EXCLUSIVA: Solskjaer se perfiló el martes como uno de los principales candidatos para protagonizar un emotivo regreso a Old Trafford.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	'Football's full of a***-lickers who try to shaft you - I couldn't stand all the bulls***': MARK VIDUKA on fleeing wars, earthquakes, putting Joey Barton in his place and why he 'didn't play that well' when he scored four for Leeds against Liverpool
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15425189/Mark-Viduka-interview-Leeds-Liverpool-Barton-war-earthquake.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Just beyond the striking, blue-roofed church of St Mirko, hidden in the hills, is a coffee shop. Tracking down the owner has been difficult, primarily because he does not want to be found.
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	How Morgan Rogers went from 'lost' to the boy wonder of English football: Losing his 'shine' at Man City, the EFL 'shock' that set him right and why Unai Emery's love affair began long before Aston Villa
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15413283/Morgan-Rogers-Aston-Villa-England-Manchester-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Rogers path is different. One of the most sought-after wingers in the country as a teenager, too good for his age at West Brom. Man City there on countless occasions from Under 14s onwards.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	Who's the biggest football club in England? We've got the definitive proof at last and have ranked every team from biggest to smallest - now see where YOUR club ranks
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15088039/Biggest-club-England-Football-League-ranked-smallest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Daily Mail Sport has gone scientific, burying our heads in the data to come up with a definitive ranking of the 92 teams in the top four divisions of English football. Now find out where your team ranks.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	I've completed the 92 (again!) This is the definitive list of every Football League ground from worst to best and where YOUR club ranks, writes OLIVER HOLT
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15409909/Football-League-grounds-ranked-Oliver-Holt-92-worst-best.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	I have completed the journey of a lifetime and I am ranking all 92 English Football League grounds - find out who comes out on top and where your team ranks.
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	Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 16, scores on Man United comeback after missing months through injury
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	Rob Edwards revela por qué aceptó el puesto en el Wolves, a pesar de que su nuevo club es el ÚLTIMO de la Premier League
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Edwards afirmó que era imposible resistirse a la oportunidad de dirigir al Wolves, incluso cuando aparentemente se precipita hacia la Championship.
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	Rob Edwards reveals why he took the Wolves job - despite his new club sitting BOTTOM of the Premier League
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rob Edwards claimed the chance to manage Wolves was impossible to resist - even with them apparently hurtling towards the Championship.
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	Named: The three managers Norwich have spoken to in their hunt to replace Liam Manning following a disastrous start to their Championship season
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	The Canaries sacked Liam Manning last weekend after defeat to Leicester City left them second from bottom of the Championship.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	Rob Edwards is confirmed as new Wolves boss on three-and-a-half year deal - as bitter Middlesbrough aim thinly-veiled dig at departing manager after just FIFTEEN games in charge
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	Rob Edwards today accepted the improbable task of leading Wolves to Premier League survival after agreeing to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager at Molineux.
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	Wolves to appoint Rob Edwards as new manager after Middlesbrough boss agreed three-and-a-half-year contract - as compensation figure is revealed
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	Rob Edwards will be confirmed as the new manager of Wolves after he agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract.
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	Middlesbrough grant Rob Edwards permission to speak to Wolves after he is STOOD DOWN from his job hours before kick-off
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	The Championship side stood the manager down for today's match against Birmingham City after he showed interest in filling the managerial vacancy at Wolves.
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	Championship club REJECT approach for manager from Wolves in blow to club's search for Vitor Pereira's replacement
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	Wolves' hierarchy did want a new appointment in place before Saturday's trip to Chelsea, with first-team duties currently handled by coaches James Collins and Richard Walker.
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	El hijo de Wayne Rooney, Kai, se pone al día sobre su lesión, después de que un preocupante problema interrumpiera su progresión en el Man United
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	Kai Rooney ha tenido muchas alegrías en los últimos días y hay más buenas noticias para la estrella de la cantera del Manchester United.
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	Sheffield Wednesday hit by 12-POINT deduction as Championship crisis club enter administration
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	The Championship club will enter administration on Friday in a move that will be a hammer blow to their chances of avoiding relegation to League One.
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	Brendan Rodgers says he's expecting even more from matchwinner Kelechi Iheanacho ... and sympathises with Killie boss over controversial penalty
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15097991/Celtic-Rodgers-Iheanacho.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Brendan Rodgers predicted that Kelechi Iheanacho will continue to prove himself to be a big game player after his late penalty claimed a dramatic win for Celtic at Rugby Park.
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	Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai heartbreakingly reveals 'life can't get worse' after sharing photo on crutches following injury
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	The knock comes after the young footballer, just 15, took a major step in his bid to follow in his father Wayne's footsteps as he earned a surprising call-up to Manchester United 's Under-19 squad.
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	Legendary Leeds United star reveals why his surprise career change means he has no interest in getting back to football right now
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	Leeds great Mark Viduka currently has played with the ide of getting back into football but admits he has other priorities right now. 
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	The 10 best EFL stars that Premier League sides are hunting this summer - including the midfielder scouted by Man United, Man City, Tottenham AND Liverpool: INSIDE THE EFL
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	INSIDE THE EFL: The clock is ticking on the summer transfer window and the battle to bring in new players is hotting up as clubs desperately try to strengthen their squads ahead of the deadline.
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	Southampton make £12m move for Middlesbrough star Finn Azaz as Saints fend off Premier League interest in Mateus Fernandes and Tyler Dibling
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